Komensky News Dewberry Pie Donations and School Meeting
The note mentions Fr Bohuslav Sr in San Francisco and a school meeting set for Sunday the 16th at 2 pm to raise a special tax. Donations for a curtain include many local businesses and individuals, with amounts mostly five dollars, two fifty or one fifty, showing gratitude from children and the school board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bohuslav, Sr
San Francisco
Louis Niebuhr
F. T. Fehrenkamp
Bahk
Kotzebue Drug Store
Drs. Guenther & Guenther
Hy. Etlinger
Koester
F. Krenek
Hy. Krause
Knesek & Son
Oehl Furniture Co
Kopecky Drug Co
Novel Bible Class Formed in Cuero
In Cuero Texas on May 9 a new Bible class formed in the Methodist Sunday School. The Eliza Shaw Bible Class includes fifteen women all grandmothers. The oldest member is 82.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Novel Bible
Cuero
Texas
Methodist
Eliza Shaw
Shiner News Briefs Highlight Illness and Local Events
Wm Zappe travels to San Antonio to visit his ill wife. Mrs Henry Pohler of Moulton visits daughter Mrs Arthur Fischner. Rocky Site dance draws 159 tickets. Grandpa Kloesel listed as sick. Decoration Day observed locally. Alois Raab family visits Adolph Selzer. George Janssen returns from Knippa after a funeral in Uvalde county for Mrs Wm Janssen. Mrs Theresia Pany dies. funeral at Catholic cemetery led by Rev Hachan. E J Kubecka family visits Frank Janecek. Hilda and Emma Roeder with Frank Proschko and sister Mary visit the scribe’s family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Zappe
San Antonio
Henry Pohler
Moulton
Arthur Fischner
Rocky Site
Grandpa Kloesel
Alois Raab
Adolph Selzer
George Janssen
Knippa
Uvalde County
Wm. Janssen
Theresia Pany
Hachan
E. J. Kubecka
Frank Janecek
Hilda
Emma Roeder
Frank Proschko
Mary
J. W.A May II
Schools to Close in Hallettsville on May 25
The public school in Hallettsville Texas will close on May 25 with exercises in the school auditorium. The graduating sermon will be delivered on the preceding Sunday by Rev M Heinrich, the Lutheran minister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hallettsville
Texas
M. Heinrich
The Man Who Wins by the Minnesota Farm Review
The piece extols the average man who wins through steady work and earnest effort. It emphasizes knowing answers, mastering multiple skills, and avoiding shirked effort. It asserts that success comes from diligence, reliability, and continuous self-improvement leading to better opportunities and recognition by employers.
Community Greetings and Social Visits in Moulton
Moulton Route One notes visits as Marcus Huff family returned from Luling after several days away. Edward Haas Jr and family visited Ferdinand Schindler last Thursday. Alma Giesbers spent Sunday with Annie Schindler. Joe Schindler and wife hosted at Kuehn's Grove. Ferdinand Schindler and wife visited Frank Seidel. Jacob Stainacher hosted a birthday gathering Friday night with elegant refreshments. May 16, 1915.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marcus Huff
Luling
Edward Haas, Jr
Ferdinand Schindler
Alma Giesbers
Annie Schindler
Joe Schindler
Kuehn’s Grove
Frank Seidel
Jacob Stainacher
Mr. Stainacher
Margeretha Keil
Moulton Route Two Social Roundup
Cotton chopping dominates the day as Mr and Mrs John Freytag visit Chas Koester and family. August Krause Jr census trustee for district 12 reports enumerating ninety five children. Local ladies visit friends and Ed Krause handles business in town. A Semcik's dance Sunday draws a large crowd and good spirits. May 1, 1915.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Freytag
Chas. Koester
Willie Haase
August Krause
Aug. Krause, Jr
Ed. Krause
Moulton
Semcik
Uncle Ned
Texas School Census Begins May For 7 to 16 Residents
The Texas school census starts in May to count children over seven and under seventeen who reside in the district on May 1. Last year Texas reported 1,096,517 students. this year officials estimate about 1,150,009 enrollments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Moores Institute Announces Weekly Commencement Schedule
The Sam and Will Moore Institute lists events for May including a high school play Whiskers at the Opera House on Friday 8 30 pm and Commencement Exercises at the Opera House on Tuesday 8 30 pm. Baccalaureate Sermon Sunday 10 30 am in the School Auditorium by Rev C E Welsch and commencement address by Prof A W Birdwell with diplomas by Supt Wm Eilers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam and Will Moore Institute
Opera House
C. E. Welsch
Yoakum
A. W. Birdwell
Southwest Texas Normal School
Birdwell
Wm. Eilers
Moulton
Bohemian Play Draws Large Crowd at Opera House
A Saturday night performance of Jakou nasel Jak ub metlu na zlou Teklu drew a large crowd at the opera house. Cast included Ludmila Svoboda Ludmila Kubenka Vlasta Svoboda Joe Kesper Frank Mares John Kasper and Adolph Vana with the Henkhaus band providing music for the post show dance which was heavily attended and enjoyed by all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jakou Nasel
Jakub Metlu Na Zlou Teklu
Ludmila Svoboda
Ludmila Kubenka
Vlasta Svoboda
Messrs
Joe Kesper
Frank Mares
John Kasper
Adolph Vana
Henkhaus Band
Evergreen School District Votes to Raise Local Tax
Voters in the Evergreen School district at Henkhaus approved a tax increase by 20 to 4. The local tax rose from 5 cents to a new rate on the hundred dollars of property valuation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evergreen
Henkhaus
Recital by Leona Kotzebue Music Class at Opera House
A Thursday May 20 recital at the opera house features Mrs. Leona Kotzebue’s students in duets, choruses, solos, and pianos. Proceeds go to the Moulton Home and School Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leona Kotzebue
Opera House
Kuehn's Grove Social Roundup May 12 1915
Chopping cotton soon begins as families visit neighbors in Kuehn's Grove. Victoria visitors include Joe Selzer and son Henry to Jos Anderle. Rud Haas and Rud Seidenberger with families join Ed Haas. Henry Sonsel and Emil Anderle visit Jos Anderle. Joe and Mrs Pauline Dierschke visit Ernst Merrem. August Kuehn visits Ernst Zimmermann. Blue Bird May 12 1915.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Selzer
Henry
Victoria
Jos
Anderle
Rud
Haas
Seidenberger
Ed. Haas
Henry Sonsel
Emil Anderle
Jos. Anderle
Joe Dierschke
Pauline Dierschke
Ernst Merrem
August Kuehn
Ernst Zimmermann
Surprise Party Honors A F Kotzebue at Home
Pharmacist A F Kotzebue, age forty, received a surprise party on May 5 hosted by relatives and friends. Seven games of forty two were played with Victor Fehrenkamp winning a box of stationery and Mrs J J Kotzebue taking a box of toothpicks. Refreshments were served to a large group including C M Kotzebue, F T Fehrenkamp, Jaeggli, Guenther, Parr, Brunkenhoefer, J T Jaeggli, and many Fehrenkamp relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. F. Kotzebue
Kotzebue
Victor Fehrenkamp
J. J. Kotzebue
C. M. Kotzebue
F. T. Fehrenkamp
J. T. Jaeggli
J. G. Guenther
W. E. Parr
Jno. Brunkenhoefer
V. Rehmet
Louis Fehrenkamp
Jno
Rucek
Elo Fehrenkamp
Henry Fehrenkamp
T. H. Leslie
Messrs. Kossbiel
Cuero
V. Boehm
Fred Fehrenkamp
Zou Urquhart
Minnie Palica
Lillian Cummins
Tillie Guenther
Speak a Good Word for Your Community
A short exhortation urges residents to speak kindly of their town and neighbors. It stresses that community judgment comes from words and deeds and that unity and brotherhood elevate the area. It warns that criticism harms progress and calls for daily positive reinforcement.
Forty-Two Club Holds May Meeting and Pins Awarded
The Forty-two Club met Thursday afternoon May 5 with Mrs Vincent Rehmet presiding. Nine games were played and Mrs W E Parr won the club pin. Refreshments of pineapple sherbet and angel food cake were served. Present were Mrs J G Guenther Mrs A F Kotzebue Mrs Elo Fehrenkamp Mrs Jno Brunkenhoefer Mr Werner Cordes Mrs J J Kotzebue Mrs Ed Studeman Frank Tomasko Mr W E Parr Jim Nachlinger Mr Guy Haltom Mr Jno Bucek Miss Edna Cooper Miss Minnie Cooper and Earle Arnim. The next meeting will be with Mrs Ed Studeman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vincent Rehmet
W. E. Parr
Mesdames
J. G. Guenther
A. F. Kotzebue
Elo Fehrenkamp
Jno. Brunkenhoefer
Werner Cordes
J. J. Kotzebue
Hermann Park Verein Holds Annual Meeting May 16
The Hermann Park Verein announces its annual meeting at the hall on Sunday afternoon May 16. Officers for the ensuing year will be elected and all members are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hermann Park
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Moulton Eagle
Holland’s Magazine
Farm and Ranch
Komensky News
Shiner News
Moulton, Texas
Studeaker
Minnesota Farm Review
Jolly Youth
Cranston Allen Daehne
Loving Voices
Clover Piano
Renard Lillian Etlinger
Bachmann
Valentina Krause
Alice Kotzebue
Engelmann
Erna Hillmer
Spaulding
Blose
Roy Kotzebue
Spaulding Edna Valenta
Barcarolle
Winthrop Edith von Lienen
You
Edith von Lienen
Anita von Lienen
Larncey
Sweet Flowers
Streabboy
Lillian Biehunke
Fearis
Blush Rose
Fearis Lydia
Etta Koester
Edna Valenta
Lee
Streabbag
Martha Wunderlich
Klickmann
the Chipmunk
Farringe
Hattie Niemeyer
Mesdames von Lienen
Benton
Gimbel
Lydia Koester
Harding
Linsey Erwin Oehl
Selma Kempe
Erwin Oehl
Elvira Buescher
Mr. Haltom
de Perette Alma Kempe
Rome
Anita Richter
Steirn
Peetnaes
Anita
Mrs. von Lienen
von Lienen
Haltom
Kunkel Allen Daehne
Tipperary
Blue Bird
Park Verein Meeting
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