25 Nov 1921
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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1921
Page
1
The progressive people of Corpus Christi plan a large cotton mill project costing about $500000. They seek to expand textile capacity by building more mills across Texas.
A power farming demonstration in November on the John Kabena farm east of town showcased the Fordson tractor and Oliver implements. Ford Master Demonstration Crew and an Oliver Plow Company representative led flat breaking disc and mould board listing disc harrowing packing and grinding. A noon mutton barbecue followed. attendees included Joseph Dietschke Wm Kraw Otto Vogt Louis Zidek Herbert Haase Bohumir Kubena Jeffry Kubena and Anton Selzer's son with several farmers and business men observing and later viewing a film show at the opera house.
Hobson Marsee and Miss Lizwie Weidel wed Tuesday morning in Judge F J Helwig's office. Marsee is the son of Mr and Mrs J Marsee and Weidel is the daughter of Mr Vince Weidel. The Eagle extends best wishes for happiness.
Miss Grave Preston returns home after visiting Kerrville. Mrs Ed Biebucko travels from Nordheim and Hallettsville. Mrs Friedmann of Shreveport visits Mia. Sam Jaeggli to exam teachers’ certificates in Hallettsville December 2 and 3. William Wendlandt visits Shiver for business. Oak Grove school board gains Anton Pustejovsky replacing Frank Novak who moved. Mise Kuma graduates Baldwin's Business College Yoakum and goes to Seguin to assist an abstract company. County Attorney Parr and Prof. Williams attend Moulton Home and School Club bazaar. Local firemen plan a minstrel show for the new fire company. program to be announced.
Col. Alvin M. Owsley of Denton and Americanization officer for the American Legion says he will not run in the Democratic gubernatorial primary against Governor Pat Neff next year. He however contemplates entering the race in 1924.
The town proclaims pride in its beauty and progress with new houses, repaired streets, upgraded lighting, and home-made ice. The residents show awakening resolve to improve the town further, reflecting a community spirit and promise of more enhancements.
The Moulton Fire Company has reorganized with G. F. Sherman as chief and William Todd as assistant chief. Rudolph Papacek is captain and Blo Fehrenkamp serves as secretary treasurer, with Ed Boehm Smith Leazar and Frank J. Wagner Jr. as directors. The boys will train weekly to spark public support and plans to raise funds through entertainments. The organization lacks funds and urges citizen support to acquire needed equipment including a truck and extinguishers. An entertainment committee is named to help.
The Moctton Light & Ice Company is now a chartered corporation in Texas with capital stock of 40,000 dollars in 300 shares of 100 dollars each. All stock subscribed and about 24,000 dollars paid in. Wiring crew pushing work, over a hundred houses wired. Plant building under construction. Two 50 horsepower Fairbanks engines shipped and due in about ten days.
William Koenig and Miss Helen Etlinger were united in matrimony Tuesday at 5 pm at the Catholic parsonage with Rev. Kopp as celebrant. A supper followed at the bride’s parents home, limited to immediate relatives, and well wishes extend for a long life of happiness.
The Moulton Branch of the La Vacas County Farmers Union will hold a meeting at the opera house on Saturday November 26 at two o'clock in the afternoon. All members are urged to attend.
A social gathering of the Home and School Club is set with Mrs. Helene Albrecht on Friday December 4. The next regular business meeting will follow at the schoolhouse on Friday December 9.
Miss Emmie Buening, visiting at the John UC. Mueller home, departed for Yoakum on Monday.
The Boursville group met with Mrs Vogt on Wednesday November 9. A quilt was created and refreshments were served. The next meeting will be with Mrs Hannemann on Friday December. The Verein donated $25 to the Lutheran Orphan Home.
The Moulton Lutheran Frauen Verein spent a pleasant afternoon with Mrs William Villmer on the 17th inst. Refreshments were served and various fancy works were made. The next meeting is planned with Mrs W K Richter on December 15.
A cheerful group gathered Sunday at Commissioner Joseph F. Butschek's Old Moult residence to honor daughter Pauline on her birthday. Stella Janezen hosted a after school party Monday with games and refreshments for friends.
The Eagle extends gratitude to readers who paid subscriptions since the last report. Notable names span multiple towns including Dilworth Mraz Shiner Richmond Moulton Flatonia Hallettsville Rockdale and others.
A meeting will be held at the Sam and Will Moore Institute on Friday December 9. Planned program includes Roll Call, Song Club, Reading by Miss Lassell, Piano Solo by Miss Etta Kooster, Current Events by Miss Rabman, and a quartet featuring Misses Olga Lueke Hettie Niemeyer Ida Kaase and Eroa Baur.
Lutheran church announces Thanksgiving services at 10 30 in the morning no services in Baure ville bor Moulton next Sunday due to the pastor's absence.
Last Saturday November 1 the Moulton Home and School Club held a bazaar and turkey dinner at the opera house raising receipts of 25.20. Decorated booths featured candy central displays, ex students dolls and school work with a noon turkey meal followed by a program and a coffee lunch. The Eagle thanks the generous patrons and credit the ladies for the successful affair.
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