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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1922
Page
1
A Music Lover calls on musicians and residents around Moulton to organize a 15 to 20 piece brass band. He notes local talent, available instruments, and plans for free open air weekly concerts to beautify the town and boost community pride. He invites opinion in The Eagle and urges collective action.
Friends of education in Galveston study issuing one million dollars in bonds to fund school improvements. The move targets facility upgrades and modernized classrooms. Action hinges on community support and official approval.
A moonlit picnic near Boursville bridge along the Lavaca River drew about forty attendees. After swimming and lively games the crowd enjoyed a refreshments spread of cakes and cream. Names listed include K Rehmet Ed Boehm V Rehmet T N Powell Jaeggli Albrecht Quebedaaux Papacek Erhard Smith Hassell Moore Preston Papacek Mehner Greive and others.
Mieses Viola and Dorothy Pfeil returned Sunday from a delightful visit in San Antonio Cuero and Shiner.
The May 12 meeting chaired by the president approved minutes and paid a 6.16 bill for reference books for grades five to seven. A committee was formed to buy a picture for the sixth and seventh grade room. Officers elected: Mrs. Studeman president. vice presidents Mrs. Jaeggli, Mrs. von Lienen, Mrs. Powell. treasurer Miss Bultmeyer. press reporter Mrs. Knape. A committee was appointed to coordinate with the school board on support. Further plans discussed for next year’s Interscholastic League meet. committee to seek local input. Meeting adjourned.
Herman C. Kram and Miss Helen Menke were married at the Lutheran church on Thursday afternoon with relatives and friends present. Reverend E Haneman officiated. The couple plans to reside in Lodi California after a wedding supper at the bride's mother's home.
The Eagle notes a copy of the Tuberculosis Primer issued by the Texas State Tuberculosis Sanitorium is available at no charge. Requests for the book should be sent to the Sanitorium in Sanitorium, Texas.
The Southland Farmer urges farmers to engage in politics like good citizens while noting politicians are ordinary people who can err. It cautions against letting political disputes split neighbors and advises giving others credit for honesty and sincerity.
The Sam and Will Moore Institute held commencement at the opera house with seven graduates, Dr A L Aulick of Texas as speaker and a large audience. The ceremony featured salutatorian Edwin Richter, student poems and essays, flower bearers Elaine Rehmer and Annie Laurie Jaeggli, and diplomas presented by O F Knape. Superintendent T W Powell announced re election for next year.
R H Schodde, living south of town, announces his candidacy for county commissioner of Precincts 6 and 2 in the Democratic primary on July 22. He was born and raised here and promises to perform duties efficiently and economically. He asks Eagle readers to vote on primary day.
The Moulton Lutheran Frauen Verein held its regular gathering at the home of Mrs D Luckmann last Thursday. Refreshments were served. Mrs Harry Wiedemann and daughter Miss Marguerite joined as new members. The next meeting is planned with Mrs Henry Etlinger on June 1.
George Baur and John Mueller were among those who attended the Lutheran synod at Frederickburg this week.
In the Eagle column Sheriff L A Greer of Hallettaville announces his candidacy to succeed himself in the democratic primary. He is serving his first term as sheriff and pledges to continue to perform his duties fully if re elected. The Eagle invites readers to consider his bid.
L A Greer asserts voters are aware of his stance against the Klu Klux Klan and offers to provide an affidavit if needed. He says he opposed the K K K from the start and will explain his position to any in the county who are not informed.
Schulenburg Texas May 12 the light and ice plant changed owners Pa gel Brothers of Shiner are new owners and operators They will install a new oil engine and upgrade the plant Gus Russek of Schulenburg was the original owner of the facility.
The Eagle thanks contributors for subscription payments since the last report including K. D. Meyer Moulton F P Raab Moulton Anton Kolar Moulton Hl B Moeller Flatonia W K Parr Hallettsville William Kram Moulton L J Marz Shiner Mrs Louise Ammermann Moulton Missa Anna Bennesh Victoria.
The Catholics Ladies' Aid Society held its regular meeting on Thursday May 4 with Mrs Edmund L Etlinger as hostess. Refreshments were served. The next meeting will be with Mrs Richard A Etlinger on Wednesday May 24.
The annual Hermann Park Verein Mayfeast, held Monday despite threatening weather, drew a large crowd from Shiner and nearby towns. Festivities opened with a parade led by Festmarshal Henry Mueller, ending with the crowning of Miss Elsia Willberg as May Queen and Henry Janssen as king. The day featured quotes, music by the Shiner American Legion Band, remarks by County Judge Soummeriatte, and a night dance.
County Judge J A Sommerlatte of Hallettsville asks The Eagle to announce his candidacy for re election as Lavaca county judge, pending the Democratic primary. Elected two years ago, he says he has worked to place the county on a sound financial basis and a longer notice will appear later. Readers should weigh his candidacy carefully.
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