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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1938
Page
1
The Southwest Texas Press Association held its annual convention in San Antonio with 287 total registrations, up from 262 last year. The event included sessions at the Gunter Hotel and a banquet at the Plaza with Governor James V. Allred delivering an address.
Washington reports Texas 1937 cotton output lagged national averages in staple length and tenderness. Twenty two point nine percent untenderable against seventeen point three national average. Average staple length fourteen and seven sixteenths inches versus fifteen point fifty five nationally. Texas ginned cotton included eighteen point seven percent under seven eights inch. Output graded white middling and strict middling shares listed.
The Eagle reports speakers at the Evergreen School picnic Sunday afternoon include Coke Stevenson of Junction running for lieutenant governor Charley Lockhart of Austin seeking reelection as state treasurer C V Terrell of Austin standing for railroad commissioner and W E James of Austin for state superintendent of public instruction Local candidates will also address the gathering.
According to U S Treasury records, Moulton Texas ranks eighteenth among third class post offices in per capita Savings Bonds sales for the year ending August 31, 1987. The Eagle was provided the information by Postmaster M Meiogrs.
An election in Road District No. 6 on May 5 will authorize issuance of 70000 in bonds to improve lateral roads. Voters are urged to fund better roads to end the mud tax, enabling all weather access for farmers and traders. Polling places: Moulton Bank building presiding William Hillmer. Oak Grove Schoolhouse presiding Frank Wendel. Novohrad Schoolhouse presiding Vaclav Jasek.
Moulton Lodge No. 298 A F and A M notes the death of Brother John Mang raised to Master Mason in 1903. The lodge will drape in mourning 30 days, spread the resolutions in minutes, and send copies to his children and The Moulton Eagle for publication to honor his exemplary service and fatherly virtues.
Plans advance for a three day Catholic State league convention in Hallettsville with sessions on July 12 14 Gus J Strauss president The opening mass will be at St Josephs Society hall and Archbishop Jerome Drossaerts will preach at the July 18 field mass at 9 00 a m.
Dallas politician P. Pierce Brooks, who polled about 60 000 votes in the last gubernatorial race, announces a run for lieutenant governor this year. Several other candidates are expected to enter the race.
L A Niebuhr of Moulton announces candidacy for Lavaca County sheriff subject to the Democratic primary in July. Local leaders including business, professional and farming sectors commend him as an honest, upright citizen and veteran constable ready to serve promptly and impartially.
Hallettsville Texas April 24 Mrs Charles Whitley of Cheatham killed in a car wreck at Rock Island and buried at Willow Creek Cemetery April 20 She was born and reared in Lavaca county and leaves her husband her father George Anderson and seven children four girls and three boys She suffered a fractured skull when the car with Lester Tesch struck a cattle truck and died instantly
Rainfall here in the first part of the week totaled more than five inches, impacting local conditions. The storm pattern brought heavy showers across the area with brief breaks and rising moisture levels noted by observers.
Despite threatening weather a large crowd attends the annual firemen's dance at Herman Park hall. Migl's orchestra plays old time and modern music as attendees dance. About 400 tickets sold. proceeds go to the fire department's upbuilding fund.
The Dickson school closed the 1937 38 scholastic session with readings songs and music. Six graduates were Victor Krejci Della Krejci Della Welff Edward Kalischko Alice Darilek and Elo Schaefer. Stanley Cernosek of Victoria delivered the class address. The Y X Cowboy orchestra provided the music.
The Kotzebue Drug Company advertises another one cent sale running four days starting Wednesday May 4. A large display advertisement appears elsewhere in The Eagle.
Moulton Branch of the Farmers League has enrolled over 150 members. Officers are Frank K. Hinck, president. William H. J. Wenske, vice president. Ad. A. Haas, secretary. Branches of the league are being organized in Lavaca and other counties.
The American Legion Auxiliary outlines a Tuesday evening program for May 3 featuring songs including America and Good Health, audience prayers, and two plays. Performers include Charles Pustejovsky, Fred Fehrenkamp Jr., Harold Knape, and James Bares with safety for children segments and readings by Harold Knape and others.
The senior class of the Sam and Will Moore Institute will present the class play Who Nouldn't Be Crazy at the school auditorium Friday night April 19. The public is invited to attend.
William Wulf and Miss Lillie Riebschlaeger wed at the Catholic rectory in Halletts ville on Tuesday April 19 at 4 PM Rev A Drozd officiated The groom is son of Mr and Mrs George Wulf of Moulton The bride is daughter of Mr and Mrs Otto Riebschlaeger of Breslau Congratulations
Evergreen School makes elaborate preparations for a picnic at Henkhaus Hall on Sunday May 1. Music and daytime entertainment will be provided, with a dance planned for the evening.
A canvas garden demonstration will be held at the Wm Winken waerder home on Wednesday May 4 at 2 00 PM led by Miss Morgan home demonstration agent. The event aims to show how to grow vegetables year round and a large attendance is anticipated.
Local report notes a dog with rabies was killed in Baursville. Residents are advised to monitor yard dogs for a period after the incident.
Stanley Cernosek of Victoria plans to head the Moulton Public Schools next year. He visited last Wednesday to discuss matters and meet the community and expects to move here around June 1.
Mrs Frances Kopecky wife of Postmaster Joseph Kopecky of Hallettsville died suddenly Sunday night after a stroke. Born in Frelsburg on August 6 1878 she was 59 years eight months and eight days old. Funeral was held Thursday at Sacred Heart Church with Solemn Requiem Mass and burial in the Catholic Cemetery. She leaves a husband one son eight daughters eight grandchildren and several siblings. The Eagle offers sympathy to the family.
Austin April 21 grave diggers worked overtime as traffic fatalities in Texas rose to 434 for the year after March losses totaling 147. The state police report shows last month alone added 21 lives over the prior year, with experts citing spring and warmer weather as contributing factors to rural trips and weekend crashes.
H A Lindenberg publisher of the Yoakum Times died Wednesday April 20 after a lingering illness. Burial was in Yoakum Friday. Survived by widow and daughter Miss Fannie Lou, his mother Mrs. August Lindenberg of Hallettsville, and brother Adolph Lindenberg of Daitlue. Born in Victoria and raised in Hallettsville he learned the publishing trade and lived in Yoakum 87 years. The Eagle offers sympathy to the bereaved.
A large Baursville crowd gathered Sunday for the school picnic but part of the afternoon program and the dance were rained out. Ladies served a splendid dinner. Receipts totaled about $60. Henry Brosch and his orchestra provided music.
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