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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1919
Page
1
Last Friday night a large group gathered at Joseph Selzer's residence in Oak Grove to celebrate his 69th birthday with cake coffee and refreshments. Prohibition water was served. Forty two and other games were enjoyed before guests left. Sunday evening Mr and Mrs Frank Wendel hosted relatives with naval refreshments and pastimes. February 4 1919.
Private Martin Meitzen of Machine Gap Company 825th Infantry returned from France after fighting in St Mihiel and Argonne Forest. He was wounded in the hand and gassed, spent time in hospital, and received an honorable discharge. Hallettsville citizens, led by Boy Scouts and a brass band, paraded to the district courtroom where he spoke of his front line experiences.
The Moulton Public Cemetery Association calls a meeting at the opera house on Monday February to at two o clock in the afternoon. All members are urged to attend promptly.
Austin, Feb 4 The Attorney General's Department ruled that the legislature cannot repeal the poll tax law for males 21 to 65 or carve out exemptions for sailors soldiers and marines serving in the U S Army or Navy, answering a House inquiry on Revenue and Taxation.
Washington February 3 Representative Mansfield introduced a bill to purchase a public building site at Halletts Ville for 15000 dollars.
Lutheran Oliurch News announces services next Sunday February 9 in Boursville at 10:30 am and 7:39 pm with English services in Moulton at 7 pm. Pastor H. A. Meineke extends cordial invitation.
Miss Grace Preston left for Yoakum Wednesday. Liwith Leazar went to Yoakum Wednesday returning Thursday. Mrs. Samuel Wunderlich of Yoakum arrived Tuesday to visit her parents Mr and Mrs George Baar. Mrs. Victor Fehrenkamp returned to Shiner Wednesday after visiting relatives here. Annie Wood teacher at Cedar Springs visited homefolks at Ceapride. Mrs Rudolph Papacek and Arnold returned Monday from Alvin. Mrs William Aschenbeck and children left Wednesday for Burlington to reside there. The Eagle wishes them health and happiness in their new home.
A run of varied notes covers Texas topics from a 65,000 dollar school house in Donna to registration at the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas passing 1700. Other items include wool shipments, demobilization of soldiers, Wilson's naval program, and looming prohibition nationwide with Polk's proclamation.
First Lieutenant Fred W Westcourt of the Thirty-sixth Division has been cited for bravery in France. The citation notes he carried important messages under heavy shell and machine gun fire despite personal danger, impressing local friends and confirming his status as a good soldier.
Ziethen lodge No. 58 of the Sons of Hermann at Witting installs officers for the year: F. W. Strattmann president, William C. Stoeltje vice president, Charles Findeisen secretary, A. B. Strattmann treasurer, Ben Strattmann, Henry Wenske, and Charles Wenske finance committee members.
Mr and Mrs Henry Febrenkamp hosted a large gathering Sunday afternoon to mark Mrs Febrenkamp’s birthday. Relatives and friends enjoyed various games and refreshments as the hours passed quickly.
A wartime note from Captain J. J. D. Cobb of the 360th Infantry Ninth Division to Mrs. Arthur Willberg praises her husband as a fine soldier, wishes her a merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, and hopes he returns home soon.
Miss Olge Lueke daughter of Mr and Mrs F W Lueke was surprised by many friends on a February Saturday. The group enjoyed a party with games including hot pot and a prize went to Rudolph Mueller a pin cushion while Dick Hilinger won a booby prize a toy cut. Everyone had a delightful evening.
County Commissioner J. W. Nachlinger left for Austin on official business. Lavaca County commissioners and several neighboring counties have gone to the state capital to confer with the legislature about road construction in the region. Hope they secure state assistance for this much needed project.
Austin Texas January 28 William T Bagby known in Tex as the Lion of Lavaca took the oath as a member of the house this morning He reached Austin last night this being his first appearance since the convening of representatives January 14
Jerome Starry of Flatonia Texas is cited for bravery in action. Private Starry served in the g6th Division and trained at Camp Travis before going overseas. He is recovering from wounds suffered weeks before the armistice was signed.
Plans are under way in Austin to organize a cotton mill with capital stock of 400000 dollars. The Chamber of Commerce backs the project and aims to allow every citizen of Travis county to become a stockholder in the mill.
The Rehmer home hosted seventh through tenth graders and teachers on Friday January 31 with piano selections by Mrs. Elizabeth Quebedeaux and Miss Etta Koester. Kathleen Preston won a prize in a guessing contest, while Ollie Linder drew winning numbers in drawings for chocolate candy. A large repast followed with attendees listed, including Miss Kathleen Preston and Vladimir Gajer among others.
Governor William P Hobby appointed Oscar C B Nan of Cuero to represent Texas at the National Rivers and Harbors meeting in Washington DC on February 5 6 and 7 Nan formerly secretary of Lavaca County Retail Merchants Association and later Cuero Commercial Club secretary Hobby praised his judgement in securing a strong Texas advocate for the capital meeting
Frank Cinadr eldest son of Mr and Mrs Jacob Cinadr returned Tuesday from France as the second Moulton boy to come home from overseas duty He served with the Third Trench Motor Battalion entering at Fort Crockett Galveston sailing from New York July 13 1918 arriving overseas July 26 and starting home from Brest January 4 He was mustered out at Fort Worth and is in good health.
Enrollment totals 235 with 125 boys and 110 girls. Attendance records 4109 student days, 2197 for boys and 1912 for girls. Absences total 370 days, tardies 76 days, tuition collected amounts to 1500 dollars.
The Memphis Cotton Exchange promotes cutting cotton acreage to lift prices. Governors of southern states are urged to hold county meetings to discuss feasibility. A Moulton gathering agreed that reduced acreage is essential to a fair price, with another meeting planned soon. Farmers are urged to shift to corn and feedstuffs to secure lasting value.
North side property owners consider laying a cement sidewalk from West First Street to town west. Engineer John Bruckenhoeler says construction will start once material is secured. A fundraising drive is urged to connect the southern city to the northern schoolhouses for muddy trips.
Governor William P Hobby on Monday afternoon signed House joint resolution No 1 proposing a constitutional amendment for statewide prohibition. The measure will be submitted to voters on Saturday May 24. The governor is expected to approve the suffrage amendment soon.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lueke entertained relatives and friends Sunday afternoon for Mrs. Lueke's birthday anniversary. Music on the pianola accompanied pleasant conversation and hours passed enjoyably. Dainty refreshments were served.
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