Moulton Primary Yields Historic Voter Tally
In Moulton the Democratic primary produced a record turnout of 546 votes on Saturday. Key results include Shep Pard 198 and Davis 140 for US Senate. T W Davidson 172 and Mrs Ferguson 169 for governor. Barry Miller won lieutenant governor by over two to one, with Moody leading attorney general. State and county races show Stavinoha, Greer, Schornack, and Russek among top finishers. returns note renominations and district victories across precincts.
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Moulton
United States
Sheppard
Davis
Maddox
T. W. Davidson
Mrs. Ferguson
Lynch Davidson
Robertson
Burkett
Pope
Collins
Barry Miller
Dan Moody
S. H. Terrell
George B. Terrell
Agriculture
Robison
Gilmore
Smith
Cureton
Justice of Supreme Court
Russell
Clark
Kaci
Thompson
Stavinoha
Sommerlatte
Greer
Bishop
Schornack
Wurm
Meiners
Butschek
Neuman
Krueger
Mueller
Farewell Supper for Rev Hannenmann Family in Moulton
The Baursville Lutheran Verein and spouses hosted a farewell supper at Luther Hall for Rev Hannenmann and his family last Wednesday. Food and hot coffee were served. He thanked the group for their kindness during their stay in Moulton, and the evening included singing and conversation as they left.
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Baursville
Boy Scouts Prepare Play to Benefit Meeting House
The local Troop plans a forthcoming play titled A Country Boy Scout to raise funds for a new meeting house. The Scouts also played a baseball game Sunday, defeating the old school team 14 to 1, and several members completed parts of their Second Class tests with more First Class Scouts expected soon.
New Home on Cockrill and West First Street Begins Neighborhood Walks
Mr. H. A. Menefee and family occupy a stylish corner home at Cockrill avenue and West First street. He built 1,222 square feet of concrete walk. Henry Krause added walks from his store to Menefee’s property and across West First Street. Ed Boehm's Sons laid walks between their store and warehouse. Catholic church work advances. F Heerssen moves a soft drink stand into the William Schmidt building.
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H. A. Menefee
Cockrill Avenue
West First Street
Menefee
Henry Krause
West First St
Krause
Behlen & Bruegmann
Ed. Boehm
F. Heerssen
William Schmidt
Ownership Change at R Preston Place North of Town
John F Roth bauer became owner of the R Preston place north of town in a deal finalized last week for 4000 dollars. Willis Gray of Yoakum is visiting at his uncle Rudolph Jaegeli's residence.
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John F Rothbauer
R. Preston Place
Willis Gray of
Yoakum
iRudolph Jaegeli
Farewell Sermon for Local Lutheran Pastor
Rev E Hannemann Sunday preached a farewell sermon after three and a half years with Moulton and Boursville churches and left for McGregor to lead another Lutheran congregation. The community regrets his departure and wishes him and his family health happiness and prosperity.
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Moulton and
Boursville
E. Hannemann
McGregor
Hannemann
Farewell Party for Rev E Hannemann by Moulton Frauen Verein
The Moulton Lutheran Frauen Verein and families held a Sunday afternoon farewell at Luther Hall for Rev E Hannemann. A large crowd attended and enjoyed refreshments. Hannemann thanks Moulton for the many kindnesses shown during his residence.
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Moulton
Celebrates 84th Birthday of Lavaca County Resident
C. M. Kotzebue, a venerable Lavaca county citizen, observed his 84th birthday on Tuesday July 29 with many relatives and friends at a gathering. Refreshments of all kinds were served and well wishes were offered for many happy returns.
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C. M. Kotzebue
Lavaca County
Cemetery Aid Society Hostess to Welcome Members
Mrs. Edmund Meyer will host the Cemetery Aid Society on Wednesday August 6 at her home. All members are cordially invited.
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Edmund Meyer
Cemetery Aid Society
Local residents return from visits and vacations
Ruth and Doris Arnim returned Wednesday from Taylor. William C. Schmeltekopf and wife visited relatives in Kyle. Florence Jaterka of Fayetteville visited Moulton, visiting Miss Locke. Edwin Pietsch and Kenny Jaroszewski's families from Yoakum visited kin. Raymond and Vladik Pustejovsky, from Abilene and Houston, visited their parents in Moulton. Marian Etlinger returned from Kyle. Several families, including Papacek, Fehrenkamp, and Hoppe, came home after weeks away at Junction and Ingram. Ed Studeman and son from Lubbock arrived to manage business, then head to Edna to stay with Horne family.
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Marian Etlinger
Kyle
William C. Schmeltekopf
RK. B. Papacek
Elo Fehren
Moulton
Benno Hoppe
Yoakum
Junction
Ingram
Ed, Studeman and Son
Jennings
Lubbock
Edna
Mrs. Horne
Election returns incomplete with Lavaca results noted
Statewide totals near 700000 after 632494 votes tabulated. Governor race led by Robertson 174110, Ferguson 127489, Lynch Davidson 124422, T W Davidson 108877. Lavaca County results show contest totals for State Senator, Legislature, Sheriff, Tax Collector, and county offices, with Burkett defeating Wagner for commissioner in Shiner Precinct.
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T. W. Davidson
Mrs. Ferguson
Lynch Davidson
Russek
Clark
Thompson
Kack
Sommerlatte
Stavinoha
Greer
Bishop
Schornack
Wurm
Butschek
Meiners
Neuman
Krueger
Mueller
Pope
Collins
Russekl
Kaci
Butscwiek
Constable
Robertson
Lavaca County
Butsdeck
O. C. Burkett
Shiner
Louis Wagner
Married Folks Dance at Herman Park Hall
A lively Saturday night dance for married couples delighted attendees at Herman Park hall with music by the Patek band The event promised another dance at the hall in August for all interested people.
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Herman Park Hall
Patek
Barn Dance at Henkhaus Amusement Parlor Pleases Crowd
John Darilek, manager of the amusement parlor at Henkhaus, hosted a barn dance last Monday night that attracted a large attendance and was greatly enjoyed by those present.
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John Darilek
Henkhaus
Novelty Dance at Opera House by Moulton Dance Club
A novelty dance was held at the opera house Tuesday under the auspices of the Moulton Dance Club. The hall was prettily decorated and a large crowd attended. Cornelyon's furnished the music.
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Opera House
Moulton Dancce Club
Cornelyon
Death of F L Neskorik
F L Neskorik died after a short illness at Eagle on Monday July 21 at age 72. Interment followed July 22 at Praha Catholic Cemetery conducted by Rev Neubert. He was born in Moravia and is survived by five children including A J Neskorik Eagle and F W Neskorik Moulton, plus Sister Veronica of Corpus Christi and St J Neskorik of Beaumont. The Eagle community expresses sympathy.
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F. L. Neskorik
F. W. Neskorik
Moulton
Eagle
Praha
Father Neubert
Moravia
Europe
A. J. Neskorik
Mat Novak
Goliad
Veronica
Corpus Christi
St. J. Neskorik
Beaumont
Democratic Precinct Convention Chooses Temporary Officers
The precinct convention opened Saturday with August W. Janszen as convener. O F Knape named temporary chairman and Lee Bunting secretary. Janszen elected delegate to the county convention set for Hallettsville on August 2.
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August W. Janszen
O. F. Knape
Lee Bunting
Hallettsville
Bridge Club Honors Mrs Mehner With Prize
Mrs. John Brunkenhoefer entertained the Bridge Club on Tuesday afternoon July 22 in honor of Mrs. George Mehner. Mrs. Anton Greive won high score and a handmade centerpiece prize while Miss Theodora Jaergli took the booby prize, an aluminum cake cutter. Refreshments included cake sandwiches and tea.
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John Brunkenhoefer
Bridge Club
George Mehner
Anton Greive
Theodora Jaergli
Political Calendar for August Elections
August calendar notes a county executive committee canvass for primary returns. County conventions occur the same day and absentee voting is allowed for run offs. The final expense statement for the first primary must be filed.
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County Executive Committee
New Pastor to Lead Moulton and Boursville Lutherans
Rev. J. Holm of Lagerton will succeed Rev. B. Hannemann as pastor of the Moulton and Boursville Lutheran churches and is expected to arrive in the first part of September.
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J. Holm
Lagerton
B. Hannemann
Moulton and Boursville
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Novohrad
Bussek
Kach
Henry Krueger
Leiving
The
Boy Scouts
Guenther Hospital
Texas
Drs. Kotzebue
Guenther & Jaeggli
Annie Brom
Matton
Ruth
Doris Arnim
Taylor
Lorence Jaterka
Fayetteville
Locke
Edwin Pietsch
Kenny Jaroszews
Raymond Pustejovsky of
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Charles Pustejovsky
Vladik Pustejovsky
Houston
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Moulton, Texas
Guaranty Fund Bank
Holks Dance
F.L. Neskorik
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