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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1920
Page
1
Mias Anita von Lienen returned Sunday from Schiner Petrs while Sapr Jaeggli came back Sunday from Tlaconia, reflecting routine travel among residents and noting recent domestic movements.
Friends of Captain J. Lewis Thompson announce a bid to win the Democratic nomination for governor. Thompson, a Houston businessman, was recently elected to the state legislature from Harris County.
The Adele Cordes music class presented a recital at the home of Mr and Mrs Henry Etlinger on Saturday afternoon. The program featured solos both vocal and instrumental along with duets and trios. each piece was well performed. A sizable audience enjoyed the event and dainty refreshments were served.
Frank Okrublik transfers 62 acres near Novohrad to Frank H. Mig for 8400 dollars. Frank L. Filipp sells 2 acres adjoining Moulton to Joe Javota for 2500 dollars. Frank Jilek Sr transfers part of Block 65 in Moulton to Frank Bie hunko for 1400 dollars.
Residents and visitors frequent Flatonia Shiner and nearby towns with social calls. Names include Menetee Jaeggli Menke Koenig Krause Wier Bell Tomasko Wagner Pobler Kotzebhe Kunetka and others. A Lutheran Yorktown district conference was held with visiting pastors.
At the Sam and Will Moore Institute last Friday the Home and School Club elected officers for the year: Mrs. Sam Jaegli president, Mrs. George von Lienen vice president, Mrs. W. K. Richter second vice president, Mrs. H. A. Heineke third vice president, Miss Anita Fahrenthold secretary, Mrs. Erna Kotzebue treasurer, Miss Adele Knesek press reporter. A cookbook fundraiser is planned with ads and recipes sought. The library will be open Fridays 4 to 5 for two months. Next social will be hosted by Mrs. George von Lienen.
Annual picnic held at Hermann park hall drew town visitors and guests from Shiner and Hallettsville. Rev H A Heineke led prayer, Rev M Heinrich spoke, Anita von Lienen presided at organ, and the Moulton Concert Band provided music. Profit from the event was 244.17 dollars.
Sunday visits clustered around Emil Kasper and Paul Simcik households with several Wenske family members and guests from nearby farms. Activities included driving outings to Appelt's Hill and card games in the afternoon.
A J Dickerson aged 71 died at his Gonzales home Thursday afternoon. Funeral services were at the family residence at 2 30 p m yesterday, with burial at Greenwood cemetery near the Dickerson country home. Gonzales notes his loss as the third death in the past week among its respected citizens.
Mise Morisovia arrived Saturday from Czecho-Slovakia and is now with the family of Frank Kolos of Witting. Morisovia describes European conditions as very bad.
Dr. and Mrs. F. J. Guenther relocate to Smithville where they will reside and he and Dr. Young will run the local hospital. Dr. Guenther, a Fay ette county native, trained in Galveston and New Orleans and has a decade of practice in Moulton with a sizable patient base. The community offers best wishes as they depart.
Annie Webb Blanton asks the State Board of Control to urge a 5 million dollar appropriation at the upcoming special session to ease the teacher shortage by raising salaries and to secure at least a six month term in rural schools. If approved, plus the current per capita fund, the total would reach about 12 dollars per child in the scholastic age for graded, common, rural and high schools.
Closing exercises were held Friday evening before a large audience. The program included recitations dialogues songs drills and a pantomime presented under Miss Jodie Morrow with assistants Miss Susie Gentry and Miss Essie Pogue. The term closes today and Nickel residents have reason to be proud.
J J Kuck of Yoakum addressed a large group of farmers Saturday afternoon as Moulton Branch of the Texas Farmers' Union formed with twenty two members. Elected officers were B J Helweg president Jobo Mang vice president Joseph F Butschek secretary treasurer Joe Etlinger doorkeeper and Joseph F Butschek lecturer.
The Eagle thanks readers for recent subscription payments including Will H. Mueller of Houston Judge Wi of Pierson Greenville Adolph Windel of Moulton John Schonvogel of Moulton Henry Koester Jr of Moulton Frank Jahn of Shiner John Schuetz of Moulton August Krause Jr of Houston George Bucek of Moulton.
A mass meeting in LaGrange Texas on May 1 decided to oppose a special road tax on all qualified voters aged 21 to 60. The gathering plans to mobilize residents against the levy.
Professor R. T. Pritchett, who has led Yoakum public schools for two years, is elected superintendent of Corpus Christi schools for the upcoming term. The announcement confirms his appointment and outlines the transition to his new post in Corpus Christi, Texas.
Mrs. Werner Cordes hosted the Forty two Club on Saturday afternoon with three tables in use. Elo C. Fehrenkamp won the prize bonnet and Elizabeth Quebedeaux served as Club pro. Refreshments included sandwiches, cake, fruit salad and iced tea for the attendees.
In Hagle's column Prof Frank Schoppe of Hallettsville announces his candidacy for re nomination as Lavaca County superintendent of schools subject to the forthcoming Democratic primary. He cites achievements including state aid of 6939 dollars, four new school houses modernized rural school additions and expanded staff. He asks voters to remember his candidacy on primary day.
The Hermann Park Verein postpones the monthly dance from Monday May 24 to Saturday May 29 because the Sam and Wil Moore Institute commencement exercises will be held on the 24th. This change allows attendees to participate in both the commencement and the monthly event.
Frank Wagoner traveled to Yorktown Monday for the funeral of his nephew Valentine Wagner who died at Port Arthur while employed by the Texas Company. The 25 year old was buried in Yorktown Catholic Cemetery beside his parents and siblings.
Dietrich Fisbeck and Mrs. Anna Kretschmer of near Baursville were married Thursday evening last week by Judge August W. Janszen. A host of friends wish the newlyweds lasting happiness.
Next Sunday May 23 Pentecost communion services in Moulton at 10 am and on the second day of Pentecost in Boursville at 10 am. Everyone invited. H A Heineke, Pastor.
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