Pioneer Resident Laid to Rest
John G. Mueller a pioneer resident of this community died at Shiner hospital April 19. Funeral held at his home and Zion Lutheran Church with Rev. Jacobs officiating. interment in Moulton Public Cemetery. Survived by four children ten grandchildren eight great grandchildren and extended family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John G. Mueller
Shiner Hospital
Zion’s Lutheran Church
Rev. BE. Jacobs
Moulton Public Cemetery
Herbert Mueller
Arnold Mueller
Leander Mueller
Benno Fisbeck
Edgar Fisbeck
Elton Mueller
Dewey Rival for 1940 Nomination Gains Ground
The piece notes Thomas E. Dewey of New York as a strong 1940 Republican presidential contender amid a nationwide poll showing him ahead. It also mentions Senator Tom Connally reintroducing a bill to remove profits from war, aiming for enactment this session and argues eliminating war profits could quell inflammatory talk.
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Thomas E. Dewey
New York
Tom Connally
Roosevelt resigns Hearst Radio presidency as Texas network chief
Wickot Roosevelt resigns the presidency of Hearst Radio Corporation but remains president of the Texas state network that includes 28 stations. He will continue to make news comments on broadcasts twice weekly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wickot Roosevelt
Hearst Radio Corporation
Texas
Roosevelt
Moulton Aims to Boost Beauty With Small Town Efforts
The writer praises Moulton as a beautiful city along Highway 95. While noting well-kept yards and paved business streets, the piece urges a bit more effort to further enhance the town’s appearance.
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Moulton
Gems of Thought Sayings and quotes from Epictetus to Mary Baker Eddy
A collection of aphorisms on conduct belief and striving from ancient and modern authors. Notable lines credit Epictetus Dr Pusey Ruskin and Mary Baker Eddy emphasize action intention and faith. The compilation links moral guidance with daily life.
Southwest Texas Press Association Meets in San Antonio
The Southwest Texas Press Association held its annual convention in San Antonio over Friday and Saturday with engaging addresses and entertainment. The group numbers 297 members and claims to be the world’s largest regional press association. A band review featured 35 bands and the Battle of Flowers parade drew over 200000 spectators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southwest Texas Press Association
San Antonio
Association
State Firemen and Fire Marshals Convention at Harlingen
The annual convention of the State Firemen and Fire Marshals Association will be held at Harlingen June 13 14 and 16. More than 2 000 delegates and visitors are expected to attend. Each delegate will be prevented will several choice grape fruit pe he registers for the convention.
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State Firemen’s and Fire Marshals’ Association
Harlingen
Barn and Auto Barn Fire Near Hallettsville
A large barn containing feedstuff an automobile trailer and wagon burned to the ground Sunday night. It belonged to John Malinak who lives on the Hallettsville Yoakum highway about seven miles from Hallettsville. The origin of the fire is unknown. A haystack burned and the home was threatened but Hallettsville firefighters helped save the house.
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Hallettsville
John Malinak
Hallettsville-Yoakum
Grandma Skinner celebrated 100th birthday in Gonzales
Mary Jane Skinner celebrated her 100th birthday with 2 000 relatives in Gonzales. Eight children, 58 grandchildren, 221 great grandchildren and 65 great great grandchildren attended. Her eldest child S J Keith of Morales brought 10 children and 53 grandchildren. Speeches and a basket dinner followed, with attendees from Kerrville Galveston and Amarillo.
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Gonzales
Mary Jane Skinner
S. J.keith
Morales
Texas
Kerrville
Galveston
Amarillo
Home Demonstration Club Holds Regular Meeting
The Moulton Home Demonstration Club met at Mrs. Hugo Fisbeck's home on April 12. Miss Pfeifer spoke on personality and water in country homes. a frame garden demo was given in Zumwalt’s absence. The group discussed cement mix ratios for irrigated gardens and potential tile loan programs. The next meeting, May 10, will be in the bank building with Miss Pfeifer present to discuss fruit juice and canned fruit in diets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton
Hugo Fisbeck
Miss Pfeifer
Zumwalt
Music Festival At Lutheran College Continues Through Saturday
The annual event sponsored by Texas Lutheran College of Seguin opened Thursday and runs through Saturday. Moulton High School Choral Club and High School Band participate among other groups, with nearly 3,000 contestants registered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Luthern College of Seguin
Moulton High School
Good Will Trippers to Visit Moulton on May 24
Howell Jones of the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce said the San Antonio good will trippers will arrive in Moulton on Wednesday May 24 with the time to be announced later. The arrival marks a planned visit by notable community leaders.
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San Antonio
Howell Jones
Firemen's Dance Held April 19 Is Success
The eighth annual Moulton Volunteer Fire Depart ment dance at Herman Park Hall on April 19 drew a large crowd from distant points. Five hundred tickets were sold and proceeds fund equipment purchases for the department. Music came from Henry Brosch and John V. Havlik orchestras. The organizing committee earned praise from the community.
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Moulton
Henry Brosch
John V. Havlik
Branecky School Club Holds Meeting
Branecky School Club met Tuesday night April 4 at the schoolhouse. Minutes were read and approved a general discussion covered another penny bingo game and dance in the near future. The meeting adjourned after a luncheon of pies cakes cookies sandwiches and other good foods. Everyone enjoyed the evening. Tuesday night May 2.
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Tae Branecky School Club
O'Daniel Signs Soil Conservation Bill
Governor W Lee O Daniel signed the Soil Conservation Act into law in Austin Texas The measure championed by Rep Bailey Ragsdale of Crockett and Sen L J Sulak of LaGrange passed both houses and aims to curb erosion and boost farm yields across the state.
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Austin
Tex
Texas
W. Lee O. Daniel
Bailey Ragsdale
Crockett
L. J. Sulak
LaGrange
Texas Needs Religion O Daniel Calls for Revival
Governor W Lee O Daniel in a Sunday broadcast from the Mansion urged Texans to join or renew church membership to cure the state headache and restore prosperity. He argued history shows prosperity follows higher church involvement and pressed listeners to practice their faith more diligently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas
W. Lee O'Daniel
O’daniel
William Reichert Jr Buried in Shiner Monday
William Reichert Jr world war veteran and prominent Shiner resident died Sunday night of a heart attack. The funeral was held Monday from Mrs S A Thulemeyer home with interment in Shiner City Cemetery under American Legion auspices. Survived by his father two sisters and four brothers, mother and a sister preceded him in death. The Eagle extends sympathy to the bereaved.
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William Reichert, Jr
Shiner
S. A. Thulemeyer
Shiner City
Shiner American Legion Post
A. Guyan
American Legion Post
Moulton American Legion
Shiner Band
Gillette
Czech Play Staged At Dickson School
A Czech language play staged by Dickson talent at the school house drew a good sized audience last Sunday night. After the performance a dance followed. Cast members included Ludwig Mikes Eugene Krejci Ad Mikes Mrs Joe Kolar Mrs Ludwig Mikes Joe Darilek Mrs Vlasta Effenberger and Hmil Kolar.
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Dickson Talent
Ludwig Mikes
Eugene Krejci
Ad. Mikes
Joe Kolar
Joe Darilek
Vlasta Effenberger
Hmil Kolar
May Day Proclaimed as Child Health Day by President and Texas Governor
The president and the Texas governor proclaim May 1 as May Day Child Health Day urging agencies to start a week long program highlighting community health facilities and needs for children. Health literature and program ideas are available from the State Department of Health in Austin, Texas.
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The
United States
Texas
State Department of Health
Austin
Moulton Beats Shiner in Ten Inning Catholic League Clash
In a ten inning Sulphur Park game, Moulton defeated Shiner 18 to 12. Moulton had 15 hits and 13 runs while Shiner posted 8 hits and 12 runs. Batter: Rhiner Zapolach Seidenberger String Moulton R Heger B Darilek Pobler. Moulton to face undefeated Sweet Home next Sunday at Sulphur Park.
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Moulton
Shiner
Sulphur Park
Rhiner
Zapolach
Seidenberger
String
R. Heger
B. Darilek
V. Pobler
Sweet Home
Important Notice To Cotton Growers
All farmers urged to approve the 1938 gin record poundage. If gin receipts total the figure on the letter, certify it and mail back to the Lavaca County AOA office in Hallettsville Texas. Signed by G E Jaehne secretary treasurer.
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G. E. Jaehne
Lavaca
AOA
Hallettsville
Texas
Sulphur Park Swimming Opens Next Sunday
Jake Kurtz announces the Sulphur Park Swimming Pool will open on Sunday April 80. Patek is expected to lead a music program as a large audience is anticipated.
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Sulphur Park
Jake Kurtz
Patek
Moulton Racing Team Makes Fine Showing
The Moulton Fire Department racing team led by John Novosed Emil Beran and others placed second in Yorktown firemen’s races with 2215 seconds. Alice and New Braunfels tied for first at 21 4-5 seconds as Chief Pundt and others accompanied the Moulton team.
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Moulton Fire Department
John Novosed
Emil Beran
Lee Jarosek
Ad. Ermis
Fred F. Fehrenkamp
Harvey Louis Fehrenkamp
Yorktown
Alice
New Braunfels
Moving Pictures At School Gym Tuesday
A picture show will be held in the new school auditorium gym Tuesday night May 2. The program features high school activities and a western show. A small admission fee will be charged. The public is invited.
Ninth District American Legion Convention at Wallis
The spring convention of the Ninth District of the American Legion will be held at Wallis on Sunday, April 30. The Wallis Post is arranging an interesting program for all attending.
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Ninth District of the American Legion
Wallis
Memorial Address by W W Ellison at Moulton Cemetery
The Honorable W. W. Ellison of Gonzales will deliver the memorial address at Moulton Public Cemetery on Sunday May 11.
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W. W. Ellison
Gonzales
Moulton Public Cemetery
Smith and Luke Families Spend Sunday in Houston Visit
Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Smith and M. J. Luke of Houston, Mrs. Lorena Bourgeois and Mrs. Marie Luke of Patterson Louisiana, Miss Lorena Ruth Smith of Austin and Mr. and Mrs. Pat Kelly and baby of Hallellsville visited Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Smith. Mrs. Bourgeois and Mrs. Luke extended their stay.
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R. M. Smith
M. J. Luke
Houston
Lorena Bourgeois
Marie Luke
Patterson
Louisana
Lorena Ruth Smith
Austin
Pat Kelly
Baby
Hallelfsville
F. C. Smith
Bourgeois
Luke
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Ross Prairie
Fayette County
Emma Vogelsang
Baursville
Lavaca County
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Emma Mueller
Ernest
John C. Mueller
Alvin P. Mueller
Seguin
Ida Boening
Floresville
George Mueller
Henry F. August G
Gerhard Mueller
Otto Zimmermann
Cheapside
Hagle
Epictetus
Pusey
Ruskin
Mary Baker Eddy
Washington
Sir John Evelyn Wrench
South Texas Press Association Convention
State Convention
Mrs. Skinner
Mrs
Lutheran College
Branecky
Oak Grove Road
Arnold Freytag
Eagle
Oak Grove
Witting
Dickson School
Moulton Racing
Pundt
Legion Convention
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