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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1922
Page
1
Relatives celebrated Joseph Selzer’s birthday at his Oak Grove home. A baby boy was born to Herman Werner’s family last Friday. A fair at Flatonia drew attendees, though considered bum. School opened September 19 with 41 pupils, rising to 51. attendance enforcement starts October 2 for 100 days, with fines for nonattending children aged eight to fourteen.
To teachers in Lavaca County from the Co. School Board the appeal asks every pupil to contribute twenty five cents to keep schools 100 percent enrolled for Red Cross health work. Collectors must return funds by Oct 14 1922 and teachers should make a list of paying pupils. A J Kallus chair Frank Schoppe superintendent H J Strunk trustee at large. Moulton boasts the best streets of this Texas region.
At Moulton High School Thursday morning 8 40 the pupils formed a Literary Society. Principal DeBord led the opening and nominations were set for president vice president secretary assistant secretary treasurer and press reporter. Edwin Schodde was elected president Edith von Lienen vice president Sidonia Hruska secretary Melvin Leazar assistant secretary Henry Etlinger treasurer Bernice Knape press reporter. Officers then appointed Oscar Shandera critic and Mr Powell assistant critic. committee on program constitution and by laws named Herbert Pieper Vlasta Miculka Bessie Biehunko Selma Hillmer Claude Manning. The club to meet biweekly on Fridays. A subsequent meeting was held Friday afternoon to read minutes and form the constitution committee. The next program was read and the meeting adjourned.
The upcoming poll tax season will commence next month, signaling the start of collection efforts. Officials urge taxpayers to prepare and review due dates, with enforcement actions to follow for overdue payments.
A brief note asserts that funds sent elsewhere do not contribute to development in Moulton, highlighting concerns about how money allocations affect local growth and infrastructure.
Health officials urge community action to curb dengue by eliminating mosquito breeding sites and increasing awareness of transmission. Rapid case tracking and vector control efforts aim to reduce local incidence through targeted spraying, public education, and community cleanup drives.
The Yorktown Fall Fair runs October 4 through 7 with four days of events. Uncertain legislation may ban dancing, leaving residents awaiting a decision from lawmakers.
Bail of 15000 each set for John Miller Foster Bell and Butch Bradshaw in Sealy murder case after street battle on September 5. Judge J D Harvey scheduled bonds of 7500 in each case on habeas corpus writ. Six bonds totaling 45000 signed by men with over 1 million in real estate. sureties listed from Bellville Sealy Houston Wallis Booth Fort Bend. All five arrested now out on bond. reading of Bellville examining trial transcript lasted over an hour.
The county board of education appointed Rud. J. C. Vogt as a member of the board of trustees to fill the unexpired term of Emil Schmidt who has resigned. Schmidt is the mail carrier on Rural Route No. 2 and will move from the district soon.
The Eagle reports read like a prosperity note, stating the Mol ton banks show strength and the section of the country is in fine shape. The piece highlights financial stability as evidence of growing community health and capital confidence.
Noted Texas showman Clarence Wortham has died in Cincinnati. In related local news, Moulton public school enrollment has surpassed two hundred students, signaling growing attendance and community interest.
Next Sunday morning at 10 o'clock German services and Harvest Home Festival with holy communion. No services at night.
The Gonzales County Fair opened Wednesday and runs for three days. Public roads will be kept safe for attendees. Authorities warn to check speeders and road hogs to prevent incidents on the way to and from the fair.
A severe blaze hit Atlanta’s business section causing extensive damage estimated near one million dollars. Meanwhile Mexico’s Congress considers a bill to provide old age pensions and accident and life insurance for Mexican workers.
Moulton faces a housing shortage with no vacancies. Proposes building rental homes to allow growth and attract residents and new businesses. Local officials consider incentives and timelines to increase housing supply and stabilize the market.
Prohibition enforcement officers urge Congress to provide 9 million 125 thousand dollars for next fiscal year to enforce federal dry laws.
Hon. William H. Atwell, the Republican nominee for Texas governor, formally opened his campaign in San Antonio several days ago, signaling the start of his statewide bid amid party support and public events.
The piece questions the League of Nations ability to check aggressive moves by Turkey and warns of potential consequences if any major power resorts to war, exploring the implications for international peace and collective security.
The United States produced more than 560 million gallons of gasoline in July, marking an increase of 150 million gallons over July of last year.
The community reports a near finish to gathering fleecy staple with strong prices and broad banking access. Health is good across the community, and residents express gratitude for blessings on Thanksgiving Day.
The Christian Mothers' Club annual bazaar at Herman Park last Sunday drew an immense crowd from nearby towns. A sumptuous ground dinner and afternoon lunch were served while a fine display of handmade articles sold out by late afternoon. The evening dance with 172 tickets sold featured the Moulton orchestra. The club extends sincere thanks to all helpers.
Vladik Boehm and Halo Feh renkamp were in Richmond Sun day. Mrs J T Jaeggli and Mrs Charles O Riske visited Hal lettsville Tuesday. Misses Marie Goetz and Beulah Sullivan of Gonzales were in the city Sunday guests of Mrs Helen Kotzebue. William Hillmer and family of Columbus were in the city Sunday visiting the family of his uncle, W Hillmer. J T Jaegels, W K Richter, August Kotzebue, Dr P O Puck, John Mang, R Preston and Woodrum attended a masonic lecture in Gonzales Monday night.
The Moulton Independent School District trustees met in special session Tuesday. They approved the treasurer’s report and the First State Bank of Moulton as depository for this school year. The compulsory attendance period begins October 2. Jessie L. Bryant of Elgin was elected teacher of the Negro school for five months starting October 2.
Lavaca County district and county trustees selected October 2, 1922 as the start date for compulsory attendance. Trustees urge teachers to inform every school in the county. The law lists acceptable excuses for temporary absence including personal or family illness, severe storms with destroyed bridges, or other unusual causes approved by the teacher.
John Bueek of San Antonio spent the early week in Moulton with a brief cross city visit noted in local society circles.
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