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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1941
Page
1
The 45th annual reunion will be at Driftwood near Kyle on August 6 7 and 8 with a fine program. T EF Harwell editor of the Kyle News is camp adjutant and all Confederate veterans are invited to attend. About 135 Confederates remain in Texas. Hats off to the bravest men.
The Eagle presents the premium list for the 63rd State Fair of Texas in Dallas from October 4 to 19. Premiums totaling thousands of dollars invite exhibitors and new features are added across all departments this year. Copies of the premium list are available at this office.
Uncle Sam sent back a shipload of personas non gratas from Europe and hints at a nationwide roundup of propagandists from all nations. The piece asserts America can run its affairs without external interference and urges continued action for future deliveries.
Governor W. Lee O Daniel plans to assume duties as United States Senator within days. Friends present him a brand new car for the trip to the national capital. The eyes of the nation are upon O Daniel.
Reports from Washington indicate Lyndon Johnson contemplates running again for U S Senate in 1942. The unexpired term of the late Morris Sheppard to be filled by Governor W Lee O Daniel will expire January 1943. O Daniel has not signaled a bid for re election to the senate.
A move aims to establish a lighted field for athletic contests and recreation. Outdoor playgrounds offer exercise and entertainment, with many smaller towns already enjoying such facilities. Let us join in advancing this project for our community.
Henry Ford aged 78 Wednesday is credited with pioneering mass production of an affordable car and initiating a vast U S road-building program. The text lauds Ford as a truly great man and notes the surge in American vehicles and infrastructure.
The Moulton Lions Club held its noon meeting at Luther Hall with Ladies' Aid serving. Members discussed a lighted athletic field aluminum drive USO drive and a duchess selection for the Lavaca Fiesta. Charter Night is set for August 7 at 8 PM in the High School Auditorium with invitations sent to twenty four Lions Clubs.
Sergeant John L. Marx, army recruiting officer, will be in Moulton on Tuesday August 5 to take enlistment applications for the army air corps and other regular army branches. Information sessions will run August 6 from 9 30 a m to 10 80 a m at the post office.
Chief W. H. Pundt and Lee Jarosek returned Friday night from College Station where they attended the annual firemen training school at A. & M. College. They reported a large attendance with 521 firemen 54 instructors and 14 visitors. Four hundred eighty? plus towns represented.
The regular meeting of the Moulton Fire Department will be held at the station Monday night August 4 beginning at 8 o'clock. The department's representatives at the A & M Training School will report and other matters of importance will come before the meeting. Every active member should be there honorary members are welcome.
The Moulton Fire Boys responded Tuesday around eight to a blaze at the Joe Ducho home where an oil stove caught fire. The fire was quickly extinguished with no damage. Chief W. H. Pundt warned against using flour to fight fires, noting it can explode when in contact with flames.
Victor Krejci a Moulton student and physical education major won in UT summer intramural volleyball as part of the second place team. The University of Texas awarded medals to champions across five sports with about 600 participants.
Victor E. Juren, son of Mr and Mrs Edward R Juren of Yoakum, enlisted this week in the Air Corps at Victoria. Sergeant John L Marx says he will handle administrative work and keep them flying while stationed at Ellington Field near Houston.
Gov W Lee O Daniel proclaims August 12 as Texas Pioneer Day urging citizens to honor early settlers with pioneer picnics and old settlers reunions. The last legislature designated the day at the request of the Sons of the Republic of Texas for future governors to proclaim.
C. B. Strattman 56 prominent resident of Shiner died Thursday July 24 from a heart attack. Funeral services were held at the Lutheran church in Shiner Saturday morning with burial in Shiner City Cemetery. Survived by wife two daughters Mrs Frank Korbel of Shiner and Mrs George Bohuslav of Houston two sons B E B and Ervin Strattman of Longview and a large circle of relatives and friends.
Austin July 25 Atty. Gen. Gerald C Mann says the road bond law does not expire in full on Aug 31 but becomes inoperative unless the legislature appropriates funds to continue paying county and road district indebtedness.
The State Banking Department reports that resources of state banks rose by 34,998,855 in the year ending June 30. Savings department deposits increased by 67,487 to a total of 35,677,490.
Mayor Elo C. Fehrenkamp reports strong citizen support for the aluminum-for-defense drive as considerable scrap aluminum ware arrives. Donations continue to be accepted, and former Boy Scouts conducted a house to house canvass Tuesday.
Mrs. Andrew Petrek, previously critically ill at home, is now recurring nicely. Mrs. F. L. Filipp, confined to bed for several days, is improving nicely.
A little girl named Rose Marie was established as head quarters at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Rud. Simper on Wednesday July 16. The phrasing indicates a local social note or community mention from the period.
Lavaca county cotton growers may insure 60 percent or 75 percent of their average yield under the 1942 crop insurance program. C. E. Hermes of Lavaca AAA notes the USDA plan is being finalized and allows insured protection against droughts floods pests and other hazards with premiums based on lint cotton history and county yields. Premiums are paid by a commodity note due at maturity, payable in cotton or cash. if unpaid, the indemnity is reduced accordingly from subsequent payments.
Revival services continue this week at Old Moulton Baptist Church through Sunday Aug 3. Tonight is family night with recognition for each family. Pastor O E Bottorff preaches Heaven A Call to Another World. Saturday service at 8 pm features The World's Greatest Exhibitor. Sunday School starts 10 am supervised by Mrs P P Lockwell with classes for children, youth, and adults. Morning worship at 10 45 am on The Meaning of Church Membership. Evening service at 8 pm features The Lost Christ. Welcome to all in the community.
A baby girl weighing 7 pounds was born on Sunday July 18 to Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Vasek. She has been named Leona Louise. Mrs. Vasek is formerly Miss Helen Zidek, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alois Zidek.
The Per ton Oil Company No 1 rig, located several miles southeast of Moulton, has been shut down for two weeks but not dismantled. The well was drilled to about 6,500 feet with no announced future plans.
Austin Texas July 24 Clint Small Jr a former University of Texas footballer has resigned effective in August as attorney for the general land office. Land Commissioner Bascom Giles said Small will join former Senator Clint Small Sr in the law firm of Small Nanty and Jack Sparks of Austin will replace him.
Clint Small Jr. is well known in Moulton. Mrs Small is the former Miss Annie Laurie Jeeggii daughter of Mr. and Mrs J T Jaeggli of this place.
The committee for the president's birthday reported a net total of 2,104,460 dollars raised in the 1941 campaign for the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis. This surpassed the 1940 haul by 697,214 dollars.
Marvin H. Blohm of Shiner enlisted in the Army Air Corps this week at Victoria. Sergt. John L. Marx reports Blohm is stationed at Brooks Field near San Antonio and plans aviation mechanics training to help keep them flying.
Mr and Mrs Stanley F. Cernosek and children returned Sunday from a visit to New Orleans and Pensacola. Supt. Cernosek attended the Lions Convention in New Orleans as representative of the Moulton Lions Club.
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