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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1918
Page
1
In a farm and ranch issued exhortation, the piece urges Americans to bear one another's burdens, show sympathy and cooperation with neighbors, strengthen social resources, and promote good will to win the war through shared effort and production. It notes the army spans civilians recently recruited and calls for neighborly support and harmony in rural communities.
The May report records 159 pupils across high 30, intermediate 48, primary 81. attendance totals 200 with 49 high, 46 intermediate, 105 primary days present. Tardiness sums to 2 high, 6 intermediate, 6 primary. Tuition collected amounts to 15 dollars. T. H. Leslie, Supt.
The Farm and Ranch column muses on the call of home regardless of the size of the dwelling or the acreage. It emphasizes comfort and attachment to one’s own turf and the simple value of domestic space.
The people of Moulton and vicinity donate 2469 to the Red Cross fund, over-subscribing by 717. The Moulton Branch contributes 1429 and the Bohemian Auxiliary 1040. Oswald Buescher and F W Neskorik thank the committees and donors for driving the success.
Nickel Red Cross Auxiliary hosted a supper and rally on Thursday night May 23. Donations 91.25. goat 24.20. chicken 1.75. bushel potatoes 4.30. the supper 42.15. Total 163.65.
Komensky News notes farmers seek rain to improve corn yields. Red Cross feast at the school house drew a large crowd and raised a substantial sum. Birth announced May 22 to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Pavlicek. Annie Bratrich spent Saturday with Joe Heinrich family. Visits among locals documented. Country Kid May 27, 1918.
The War Department issued a June 5 registration warning for all youths turning 21 by that date. It states no excuse is accepted unless the person is in active military or naval service and outlines penalties for noncompliance. Provost Marshal General Crowder emphasizes registration as a public duty and a precursor to selective service.
Dr. E. E. Cravens of Moravia met locals in Moulton on Monday. He has formed a partnership with Dr. F. J. Guenther and will locate here June 1. Welcome.
Miss Olga Valenta entertained the graduates at her mother Mrs Laura Valenta's home Friday evening. Guests played various games and enjoyed dainty refreshments.
The Sam and Will Moore Institute in Moulton closed its 1917 18 session with many attendees at the opera house. Thirteen graduates led by Judia Koester Irene Bultmeyer Hetty Niemeyer and John C Guenther received diplomas. Commencement featured Rev Yelvington of Waco the University of Texas speakers and musical performances.
The Eagle lists readers who paid subscriptions since last report including Mrs Ray Humphreys and L G Janszen. Social items note Wesley Hall visiting from Houston for Sam and Will Moore Institute exercises and Frank Meyer marrying Dena Moeller at the Catholic Church. Engagement news for Theresa Goetz and Arthur Tschoepe, and Miss Jenrietta Leidolf visiting Weimar. Lutheran Verein birthday gathering hosted by Mrs F W Locke with needlework and ice cream. next meeting set with Mrs Henry Jaroszewski.
Superintendent T. H. Leslie was re elected for the next session after seven years in roles of principal and superintendent. Prof. R. H. Porter and Miss Tillie Guenther and Miss Erna Guenther were re elected but declined posts. Mrs. T. H. Leslie will quit teaching. Mrs. Willie Anna Morgan and Miss Katie Merle Peterson are elected. four more teachers to be elected.
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