Moulton News Roundup From 1901 And 1924 Highlights
Notes fix a Baldwin expedition to Norway and the Pole funded by William Ziegler who hopes to harness the aurora for power. Frank Miller starts Sunday Morning Sun in Schulenburg. Monroe Hunter gets two years for Christmas assault. Local births, oil well wonders, and real estate sales appear alongside plans for a brick Catholic church and county traffic officer appointment.
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Evelyn B. Baldwin
Norway
North Pole
William Ziegler
Baldwin
Frank Miller
Schhulenburg
Monroe Hunter
George Bargmann
Henry Kotzebue
Lavaca and DeWitt Counties Face Farm Population Decline
The piece notes Lavaca County lost about 40 percent of its farm population since 1940, dropping from over 30 000 to around 22 000 while towns grew. It cites nine thousand fewer farm workers in Lavaca county and similar losses in DeWitt, linked to farm allotment cuts and higher taxes after a legislative session.
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Lavaca County
Lavaca
DeWitt County
Governor Shivers Expected to Announce Re election Run
The article notes Governor Shivers is poised to announce his decision about the 1950s reelection bid. A general impression suggests he will seek another term with little serious opposition anticipated.
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Shivers
Shepperd Fields Duval County Campaign Tug of War
Attorney General John Ben Shepperd campaigns for re election amid a historic Duval County fight. The contest could determine whether Shepperd or George Parr wields influence in the region.
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John Ben Shepperd
Duval County
Texas
George Parr
No Texas Attorney General Faces Duval Reform
The remark praises a figure named Shepperd for the ability and honesty to end a one man rule in Texas, asserting such rule has no place in the state and highlighting a push for reform.
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Texas
Shepperd
Duval
Oppenheimer Symbol of Our Time and Its Warnings
The statement critiques educated people and scientists as confused and blind. It asserts scientists can betray the people when they betray their God, underscoring concerns about integrity in public trust and moral responsibility.
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Dr. J. R. Oppenheimer
God
Atomic Scientist Defended by Colleagues Amid Trust Concerns
A controversial atomic scientist faced questions about reliability as colleagues rallied to defend him claiming his work is essential and merits continued support despite doubts about dependability and judgment.
Dedication Day Set for New Ganado School
Catholics of Assumption Parish Ganado will dedicate the new parochial school and Sisters' Home on Sunday April 25. Rt. Rev. Msgr. Patrick J. Geehan and Rev. F. O. Beck will lead the ceremonies with a 9:15 am procession, 9:45 am blessing, and 10:15 am Pontifical Mass at Assumption Church. The event includes an afternoon historical program, a bazaar, and an all day festival to celebrate the parish's 40th anniversary and the new facilities built at an estimated cost of 100,000 dollars.
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Assumption
Ganado
Patrick J. Geehan
Robert E. Lucey
F. O. Beck
Victoria Deanery
J. L. Manning
K. J. T. Hall
Assumption Church
McCarthy
Assumption Parochial
Assumption Convent
Anthony Matula
E. B. Frels
Steve Sablatura
Simon Liberda
Frank Jendry
Belief freedom and fears of communist control
The remark questions whether people should be free to hold any belief and ponders the idea of being robbed and enslaved by communists. It frames a debate on political ideology and personal liberty.
Church Wedding Celebrates Bride and Couple’s Future
The text notes that people, especially women, like to see a church wedding not only for the bride’s beauty but because the happiness of the ceremony is essential to the couple’s future life.
It Holds Together the Couple and Their Children
A reflection on the bond that joins spouses first and extends to their children, describing it as both visible and sacred and as the strongest tie that binds a community.
Spies, Fathers of Confederation and Modern Childbirth Odds
The piece contrasts critics view of George Washington and spy treatment with praise for doctors advances due to freedom. It notes the trial of Major Andre and explorer John pioneers, then highlights modern childbirth survival rates now near 99.9 percent, eight times higher than twenty years ago.
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George Washington
Andre
Bank Deposits and Liabilities Record from 1954 Meeting
Time deposits of individuals partnerships and corporations and public funds including government and state subdivisions shown. Total all deposits 2 1207 96. Total liabilities and capital accounts 2 269294 64. Subscribed and sworn to me this 20th day of April 1954.
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U.S. Gov’t
Thompson seeks re election from 9th district in Democratic primary
Clark W Thompson of Galveston County announces his bid for re election to the Ninth District in the Democratic primary. The long serving congressman stresses seniority on the Agriculture Committee and opposes lowering price supports from 90 percent while urging new markets to manage surpluses.
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Clark W. Thompson
DIST
Galveston County
Thompson
House Committee On Agriculture
Washington
Congress
Ninth
Agriculture Committee
Tam
Assumption Convent and School Buildings Described
Architectural summary details the Assumption Convent and school complex east of the church. Features include forced air heating, central ducts, brick veneer structures, ten rooms in the convent with four bedrooms, concrete louvers for air flow, a built in laundry, and contractor and architect credits from S. & S. Liberda Ga nado Bohl mann Brothers Schulenburg and John FE Lindaburg Victoria. Advertising note mentions In Memoriam and Card of Thanks.
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Assumption Convent
S. & S. Liberda
Ganado
Bohlmann Brothers
Schulenburg
Texas
John FE. Lindaburg
Victoria
Thompson outlines farm aid needs and district concerns
Congressman Thompson discusses rice price support options for rice farmers while noting dairy and cattle distress in the Ninth District. He cites drought threats, soil conservation, and the need for harbor and road expansion, plus a campaign to present views on national security. His record spans small business rural electrification extension service and veterans affairs.
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Thompson
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