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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1923
Page
1
Lutheran Church notes announce German services Sunday at 10 30 a m and English services at 7 p m in Moulton. All are invited to attend. Readers urged to phone 99 to share news and help make the paper more newsy as a new telephone system is now available for tips and notices.
Lavaca county reports a total of 3156 motor vehicles registered by end of 1922. The figure highlights growing automobile ownership in the region as the new year begins.
Towns in the district have announced their 1928 fair dates. Flatonia runs September 19 to 22, Seguin September 25 to 29, Gonzales October 2 to 5, Lockhart October 9 to 12, Beeville October 16 to 19, Nixon October 17 to 19, Floresville October 23 to 25, Victoria October 24 to 27, and Yorktown October 24 to 27.
The pictorial gravure section of the Houston Chronicle recently featured a splendid likeness of Miss Olga Valenta of San Antonio, formerly of this city.
The Proressive Farmer urges citizens to adopt a civic bequest ethic, urging that people of means and moderate wealth should leave funds for local schools churches libraries parks and grounds. It argues that benefactions should mirror notable state gifts to colleges and universities, transforming community facilities and beauty.
The text asserts that obeying laws is a citizen’s first duty and officers must enforce laws impartially. It calls on citizens to assist officers, says communities deserve to rid themselves of undesirable characters, and that any law can be enforced with public backing.
The Eagle reports continued government summer camps for young men following popular sessions last year. About three thousand trainees enrolled previously with Texas camps set at Camp Travis and Fort Sill. Interested youths should mail applications to the C. M. T. C. Officer Fort Sam Houston Texas as early as possible.
If you have not yet spoken for some of that Moulton ice factory stock you had better hurry, for the required amount will soon be sold. Do it today.
Houston plans a rubberneck wagon to draw crowds, with operation start within thirty days as a city publicity stunt to attract visitors and showcase local sites. The initiative signals a bold marketing effort amid competing urban attractions.
Construction work on the addition to Moulton's schoolhouse is expected to begin in the latter part of May.
The article notes the end of the Rhine deployment with all U S soldiers returning home. It emphasizes the successful completion of duty and the glad reception of veterans by their communities.
A cold wave swept Texas bringing snow and sleet on the weekend. Temperatures hovered around 25 to 80 degrees for days. The sight of ice covered buildings and trees drew photographers and many enjoyed skating with minor injuries. Local society notes report visitors and residents’ travels.
A bill is introduced in the state senate to add a citizenship course to the public school curriculum. A second bill proposes raising the compulsory attendance age from 14 to 16 and increasing the school attendance requirement from 100 to 120 days.
The town of Yoakum now offers a free camping ground for public use. Residents and visitors can park, set up tents, and enjoy accessible outdoor recreation at the new site.
Cold sleet brings good ground conditions while residents note skating on local ice. Visitors include Willie Hartmann of Shiner at Gus Huff and W. H. Schodde homes. Several families from Moulton and surrounding areas visit the Huff household over the weekend. Health of the community is listed as fair.
A deal last week made A. Juenger Mann of Needville owner of the K. Rehmet Meat Market. W. H. Koester remains as manager after the transfer, and the Fagle wishes Mr Juengermann success.
Vladik Miculka installed a radio in his home to receive concerts from Kansas City Davenport Iowa Atlanta Georgia and other places. This marks the third radio for Moulton as W A Bergfeld and Helmuth Ellinghausen each own a radio at their homes.
Bible Study Class convenes with Mrs. Studeman on Monday at 3 PM. Roll call cites Psalm 23 while devotional and a lesson covering questions 1046 to 1053 are planned. Leader is Miss Ella Krueger.
The Eagle newspaper highlights its commitment to printing all news deemed suitable for publication, presenting a broad range of stories in a concise, period-appropriate tone. The notice signals a comprehensive approach to local reporting and editorial discretion.
Smithville Tex Feb 4 The First Methodist church was destroyed by fire just after morning services. Fire started likely in the basement furnace. Frozen pipes and hydrants hampered efforts but adjoining property was saved. A revival meeting ongoing for two weeks will close tonight with the Baptists offering their church for the service. Loss estimated at 10000 partly insured.
Shiner Texas February 2 The Shiner baseball club has organized for the season and mailed orders for new suits and supplies Adolph Richter who managed the club previously will handle it again this year and should field the best club in the region Last year's stars Holchak Tomasco Runk Greer Messer Garbade Kasper Mikulik and Canon are expected to play this season The club has also arranged to purchase an automobile bus for travel
Teachers' examinations were held Friday and Saturday in the courthouse for second grade state certificates. The four applicants were Miss Margaret Buchanan Hallettsville Miss Etta Koester Moulton Miss Carolyn Tomek Sweet Home and Miss Manuela Cortez Shiner Mex conducted by Prof. H. K. Williams.
Cathoic Ladies' Aid Society hosted by Mrs Edmund Meyer at her mother Mrs Henry Balhorn home on Thursday February 15. Annual election of officers will be held and all members are urged to be present.
The item marks the 114th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln's birth on February 12, noting the historic date and its commemorative observance.
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