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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1919
Page
1
Resolution 23 proposes issuing up to five million dollars in bonds for Galveston City and Galveston County. It outlines tax levies, sinking fund requirements, and protective works including seawalls. The governor would issue a proclamation for a November 1919 election.
Miss Roma Mayne of Cuero visits relatives this week. Various residents travel to Shiner Bloresville Yoakum and Rosenberg for family visits and health matters. A baby boy arrives for Mr and Mrs Joe Bobuslay. Dr John G Guenther, returning from overseas, joins his brother in Slou ton practice.
The article urges turning unused home items into Thrift and War Savings Stamps. It highlights salvaging jewelry, old furniture, scrap metal, and rags for sale to fund savings, noting rising second hand demand and urging a clean-up day to improve homes and earnings. It also mentions seedier civic campaigns, a bond issue in San Antonio, constitutional amendments, and a new cotton mill planned in Waco.
The Pacific fleet led by Admiral Rodmar with about 175 vessels and 500 600 tons travels through the Panama Canal toward San Francisco. Padget Sound Washington becomes main base as Gonzales plans a new band under W A Jakes. Joseph O Boehmer, a San Antonio newspaper man and former Maverick County legislator, died at 49. funeral in Eagle Pass.
Rural schools urged by Miss Annie Webb Blanton to apply promptly for state aid. Applications must be in by August 15 to improve chances. districts under nine square miles will be eligible, while future districts under nine square miles will not. State aid for 1919 20 requires no local tax vote, but failure to vote fifty cents by summer 1920 ends aid. aid goes to districts, with typical grants around 500 dollars, though exceptions possible.
William Huebner, a prominent Shiner area farmer aged 63, died Tuesday evening after a week of illness. His remains are interred in Shiner Cemetery. Survived by wife and eight children, the family spans Schiller Yoakum Yorktown and Alice. The Eagle offers condolences. Senator J C McNealus of Dallas plans to run for lieutenant governor next year. Yoakum gears up for the Eighth Annual Fair October 22 to 25 with a 50 percent premium list increase. October 24 is Soldiers Day.
Nearly all the section’s boys have come back from overseas service and preparations for a grand homecoming are urged. A few remain abroad but will return soon, and the community is prompted to plan the grandest welcome home ever.
Former U S senator Joseph Weldon Bailey, now living in Washington DC, visits Grand Old Texas this week. He spoke to a large audience in Orange on Monday night and will address several other venues during his Texas trip.
Flood conditions described as the heaviest of the year followed by unrelenting rain from 2:30 to 8:00. Creeks overflowed, feedstuffs ruined, and crops threatened. Local residents and families from Dilworth Route One and nearby Gonzales areas noted social visits and minor injuries. July 22, 1919.
Elo Maikoeter son of Henry Maikoeter of Cuero and Lena Meisetschlager daughter of K Meisetschlager of near Moulton were married at the Catholic church Monday morning with Rev Father Neubert officiating. The Eagle extends best wishes for a long and happy marriage.
The regular meeting led by Mrs. H. A. Heineke was held Friday July 18. The next gathering is set with Mrs. Helena Albrecht Friday August 1. All members are invited to attend.
Louis Meiserschlager and Miss Melinda Draeger wed at Brenham on June 2. The couple will reside there. The Eagle extends best wishes for a long life together. Also notes Captain Haltom’s return from France and a multi city automobile trip by J. T. Jaeggli family. Mrs. F W Lueke and Mrs. Janssen returned from Shiver after confirmation services.
A 1919 social ledger notes visits across Moulton and Old Moulton including the Muehlsteins with Prof Sternenberg and family, Wenske and Hoepfl households, and many others at the Pelech Kortwig and Kubenka homes. Several Sunday gatherings and a Praha picnic are listed.
M yer M Fernau Jr advised by the Division of M at Washington that the field north of Flatonia has been selected as a municipal landing field. The city was designated an aero mail station after maps of three fields were submitted. This is the second municipal landing field in the United States. Work will begin at once under the direction of the Department Service Officer at Fort Tillon San Antonio.
Arthur Siems returned from service to wed Miss Ottilie Haba in Breslau on Tuesday. The bridegroom hails from the family of Mr and Mrs Joachim near Oak Grove, and the bride is a popular young lady of the area, with much happiness anticipated.
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