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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1917
Page
1
The Moulton Hermann Park Verein hosted a festive May Day with a morning arrival, a grand parade led by Feast Marshall Henry F. J. Mueller, a queen election won by Miss Adella Freytag, and a night dance. Prizes were awarded to decorated cars from local merchants and residents. The Moulton Lutheran Frauen Verein held a picnic and proceeds supported the church.
Governor Ferguson attached his signature to a bill authorizing county commissioners to spend up to 1500 dollars annually for canning demonstrations, signaling official support for agricultural education programs.
A devastating blaze swept Atlanta on Monday, destroying seventy five blocks in the residential area. The fire left about 10 000 people homeless and caused roughly 2 million dollars in damage.
William Jennings Bryan and Theodore Roosevelt pledge service to the country with Bryan as a private and Roosevelt as a general. Supporters cheer for Billy, contrasting the two leaders' stature.
The closing exercises run May 26 to 28 with four graduates Martha Wunderlich Ber tha Papacek Wesley Hall and Willie Pundt. The High School Play Molly's Way a comedy will be at the Opera House Saturday May 26 at 8 30. The commencement sermon is Sunday May 27 at 8 30 and the graduating exercises Monday May 28 at 8 30 at the opera house.
Mrs John Krueger visited relatives in Shiner Tuesday afternoon. She was seen at the home of Mr and Mrs Otto Krueger and attended local church events before returning home.
At the Moulton Independent School District board meeting on Wednesday May 16 teachers for the Sam and Will Moore Institute were elected including Prof W E Parr as superintendent T H Leslie as principal Mrs T H Leslie Erna Guenther and Tillie Guenther. Two additional teachers remain to be elected to complete the faculty.
The Catholic Ladies' Aid Society met on May 9 at Mrs. John Reindl's home. Members enjoyed crocheting and needlework despite bad weather. Cakes sandwiches and coffee were served. Attendees included Mrs. Boehm Sr W Quebedeaux Oscar Anders Frank Raab Henry Pohler W J Papa cek K Rehmer Ernst Pelzel R J Pollock John Bucek and Misses Clara Bertha Oehl Adela Knucsek. The next meeting is set for May 30 with Mrs Adolph Anders.
Local residents and visitors list include Mrs Edmund Jaeggli of Houston visiting Moulton relatives Friday. Miss Karl Arnim left for Beeville to spend days with friends, Miss Fay Arnim of Shiner was in town visiting. Hilda Schmidt of Yoakam is in Moulton this week visiting relatives. Mrs Francois Brilling and Miss Lillian Batey returned to San Antonio Monday. Mrs John Smothers of Elgin left for Shiner after visiting here. Mr and Mrs Charles Thompson returned to Brenham. Mrs Mills Kopecky and Miss Lydia Kopecky arrived to visit relatives. Mr H A Menefee and family were at Rock Island for business and pleasure. Mrs Randolph Kerr and children of Flatonia arrived to visit her parents. Vladike Bucek returned to Range after visiting John Bucek. Mrs Ben Wagner returned to Cuero from Etlinger home. Rev B Manning returned from Belmont in Gonzales County on ministerial business. Mrs Fred Brunkenhoefer of Nordheim attended the Brunkenhoefer Bahnenkamp wedding. Mrs O C Dittmar and children of Shiner visited here. Mrs Kenan Shotwell returned to Los Angeles after visiting Houston. Willie Westerhoff from A and M College of Sexon visit his mother while awaiting orders to report at Leon Springs. Miss Adela Cordes and pupils to give a musical recital at the Opera House May 30. Moulton and Flatonia High teams played baseball at Fiston's Friday, Moulton won 8 to 1. A party was hosted by Mr and Mrs J L Janssen for their son Dick's birthday with games and refreshments.
The Priscilla Club ladies gathered May 8 at Mrs. Guy Haltom's home for needlework activities. Guests included Mesdames Kotzebue, Parr, Krause, Ripple, Studeman, Albrecht, Boehm, Jaeggli, Guenther, and Miss Adele Knesek with Mrs. A. F. Kotzebue.
Washington May 18. President Wilson signs a new army bill declaring June 5 as selective registration day. Governors notified to mobilize National Guard to full war strength, with 500000 men enrolled by September 1 forming a nucleus of 1132000. Ultimate force projected near 2000000 under General Pershing.
Miss Emma Bohnenkamp and Erich Brunkenhoefer wed at the Bohnenkamp home with Rev. H A Heineke officiating. Only relatives attended and a refined dinner followed as the couple begins life together. Emma, a favored Moulton resident, and Erich, son of F Brunkenhoefer of Weimar, are praised for their exemplary characters.
After several weeks illness Mrs Theresa Heger aged 86 11 days died Wednesday May 6 at the home of her son Joe Heger near Henkhaus. Funeral held Thursday at Moulton Catholic cemetery conducted by Rev M Neubert. The Eagle extends sympathy to the bereaved.
Hallettsville Texas May 18 large crowd attends Loyalty Day ceremonies with speeches in English German and Bohemian. Speakers include J F Wolters Houston N M Crain Cuero P H Green W T Bagby William Eilers and Anton Tesar. Army and Navy recruiters present secured enlistments.
Gonzales Texas May 17 local businessmen donate 255 to A K Bell county farm demonstrator who acts as trustee to buy cans for canning surplus vegetables proceeds fund future can purchases to aid home canning program.
A Monday afternoon miscellaneous shower at the Lueke home honored Miss Emma Bohnenkamp, whose marriage to Erich Bruckenhoefer was held Wednesday morning. Guests admired a white and gold fishing pond of gifts, enjoyed piano music by Adela Cordes, and refreshments of punch and cake.
At the Hermann Park Verein annual meeting held Sunday afternoon in the hall, officers for the year were elected: F. T. Fehrenkamp president, Joseph A. Dietschke vice president, G. J. Bohnenkamp secretary, Hermann Thar treasurer, with W. K. Richter John C. Mueller Emil Grunwald Otto B. Bilert and Ernst Pelzel named as directors.
Mrs. Paul Hoffmann and her son Raymond of Glidden spent last week in the city as guests of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Bathorp.
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