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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1915
Page
1
The annual Moulton Lutheran Frauen Verein picnic at Hermann Park on the roth iist afternoon drew a record crowd. Refreshments of coffee cake and cream were served and receipts totaled 180.45 dollars, aided by music from the Boursville Band.
A call to praise local schools churches businesses professionals industries and neighbors to foster a positive civic habit. Encourages continual positive speech about the town so others join in and improve communal reputation and outreach.
A verse urging readers to stay youthful amid life’s changes. The poem counsels cherishing joy, love, and bright moments before dusk and dawn, noting shadows, drifting days, and the short span between sunset and dawn. Attributed to Berttown Bard in the Baltimore Sun.
Sam and Will Moore Institute Notes describe the Moulton No. Two school opening Monday with strong attendance. Officials and patrons observed talks by Supt Eilers Jaeggli and Supt Parr. Roosevelt Etlinger won a University of Texas math contest in 16 minutes, Henry Hoyer led beginners algebra with 1 minute 5 seconds.
Flatonia Texas reports strong school growth with a new $11,000 building in 1912, rising from second to first class high school, and plans to affiliate with the University of Lucas. The district lists a 400 volume library, multiple laboratories, $1,500 state aid, $1,200 local funds, and rising attendance from 145 in 1911-12 to 216 in 1914-15.
Yoakum closed a most successful four days fair Saturday October 9. Exhibits were highly creditable and attracted much attention. Principal speakers included Governor James E Ferguson Hon August Hauxthausen president of the Sons of Hermann Lodge of Texas United States Senator Morris Sheppard and former Governor O B Colquitt. Other features were the baby parade firemen tournament street dances and fireworks.
Game Fish and Oyster Commissioner Woods of Austin has received numerous petitions from hunters requesting the next legislature to set the open season for doves and quail to begin on the same day. The suggestion is December 1 to February 1.
Mrs. G Rapp returns from Moulton to Philipsburg Monday. Rev Heinecke will preach Sunday October 17 at the Lutheran church. all invited. Mrs G J Bohnenkamp and Minnie Lueke attend Grand Chapter of the Eastern Star in Fort Worth as delegates from Moulton Chapter 166. Mr and Mrs F J Knesek Jno Bucek and Edwin Knesek trip to Hallettsville in Mr Knesek new Oakland. Elsie Baur celebrates seventh birthday with friends and games. refreshments served.
Mr and Mrs Joe Antrich and baby and F J Roeder and son Ervin were guests of F Proschko and family Sunday. A Kasper couple visited Mrs H Roether. M V Roeder and sisters Emma and Hilda were guests at Anton Roeder's. Emil Neuiszer and children spent Sunday with F Blume. W V Roeder sister Hilda and Frank Proschko sister Tillie attended Yoakum fair Thursday. Violet October 11 1915.
The Moulton Rural School opened Monday with Miss Selma Kempe as teacher. Oak Grove School began 1915 16 under Prof A J Elster Prof William H Mllers and Prof Scholl. A school benefit barbecue at Oak Grove Sunday October 17 will feature speakers. Livergreen school patrons reported a successful Sunday picnic with addresses by William Eilers the county superintendent and Prof Scholl of the State Department of Agriculture.
A survey shows about ten million cubic yards of earth in motion in the Galliard cut slide area. Canal engineers say a permanent channel may be possible only after dredging, with little hope of opening for shipping before year end. Major General Goethals has not announced a temporary channel, though shippers expect diversion of the one hundred ships awaiting passage.
The statement of ownership for The Moulton Eagle published in Moulton Texas lists O F Knape as editor managing editor business manager publisher and owner. It notes no bonds or mortgagees and is sworn before Aug Janszen Notary Public Lavaca County Texas on October 12 1915.
The Moulton Home and School Club met Friday to discuss plans for the year. The annual bazaar is set for November 1 at the Opera House. Members should pay dues to fund gym repairs and magazines for the school. A musical selection by Miss Cordes followed the adjournment.
Saturday program at the High School Auditorium covers Morals and Manners in Public Schools, violin solo, advantages of state and district associations, school sanitation, and a discussion on the Compulsory Attendance Law. Superintendent Parr notes extended invitation to patrons to participate.
At the Gonzales Texas commissioners court meeting the decision was made to continue farm demonstration work in cooperation with the federal government. The contract with A. K. Bell is extended for twelve months and Mrs. A. K. Bell will keep leading the women’s department in home economics and club organization across the schools.
A community newspaper invites readers to report any oversights or missing information from previous issues. The editorial asks for timely notices about events involving readers or their families to improve coverage and serve the community, emphasizing humans make mistakes and thanking readers in advance for their help.
Frank Cinadr, eldest son of Mr and Mrs Jacob Cinadr, fell from the Moulton water tower on Wednesday afternoon October 6, sustaining a fracture of his left leg above the ankle. He was taken to Dr Gunther hospital where the limb was dressed and is recovering well.
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