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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1940
Page
1
Former Shiner Gazette editor Mrs. Ella E. Lane moves to Eagle Lake to assist in publishing the Eagle Lake Headlight. Lane is described as a highly regarded Texas newspaperwoman and her move is noted as a strong gain for the Headlight.
The primary is finished and the community faces rebuilding efforts. The campaign was bitter with unkind remarks from some opponents and workers.
Committees prepare for the annual firemen's bazaar scheduled for September 1. The local department has a fine service record and community support. Net proceeds fund equipment purchases and to pay off indebtedness on the fire station.
Towns along Highway 95 from Cuero to Temple appoint two men from each town to a board of directors to push the completion of the gap between Fintonia and Smithville. Closing the gap will create a direct Corpus Christi to Dillas route benefiting rich Texas agriculture and attracting tourists seeking a shortcut north and south.
Robert S. Klett, 53, editor of the Fredericksburg Standard, died July 25 after a lingering illness. He began teaching at 17, later worked at Fredericksburg, and became editor ten years ago, aiding in the town’s growth. The Texas newspaper community offers sympathy to his two sons, daughter, brother and sister.
The editor extols the local paper as a community mirror and urges residents to support home institutions. Patronage from all segments strengthens progress and shared news coverage, emphasizing equal treatment in news regardless of support level.
Four hundred and eighty-two votes were polled at Moulton in the democratic primary election Saturday. Detailed results list United States Senator Connelly 347, Fisher 68, Belcher 34. Congressman 9th District Sulak 251 Mansfield 212 Foerster 12. Governor W Lee O Daniel 198 with others in low figures. Lieutenant Governor Stevenson 365 Laverage 46 Mead 83. Comptroller Sheppard 348 Butler 92. State Treasurer Lockhart 370 McKee 86. Attorney General Mann 479. Supt. Woods 337 LeMay 104. many county and district offices with numerous vote tallies. election officers named including presiding judge George von Lienen and assistants.
Results show Sheriff A P McElroy defeating Frank McGrew 8495 to 2212. Hobbs and Boethel advance to a runoff for state representative with 2424 and 1408 votes. Stavinoha 1269. McCord 792. Hallettsville sees Randon and Matula reach runoff. Shiner tally: Seims loses to Burker. Precinct 6 totals include Haas 658 for public weigher, Darilek 654 for justice, Aschenbeck 642 for constable. Freytag earns 989 votes.
Bailey Ragsdale said Texas farmers traveling to Washington by special train will be received by the White House. Senator Tom Connally reported the delegation would meet with President Roosevelt, though a personal audience was not assured. The Texas Dirt Farmers Congress seeks flood relief and long term flood control and conservation, with the train slated to depart August 3 and a White House reception on August 5 or 6.
Yoakum received its first bale of new cotton on Monday grown by John Janca. The bale sold for 9 cents per pound reflecting early market prices for the season.
W Lee O Daniel won a clear majority over rivals in the Democratic primary on Saturday. He doubled his previous two year margin, signaling strong support in the party ranks.
Connally is renominated by a large senate majority over two opponents, praised as an outstanding member of the senate.
Total votes in Lavaca Democratic primary reached 6011. Sulak led with 2648 votes, Mansfield 2641, Foerster 3063 in a six way race. Thompson second with 1801. Olin Culberson won Lavace county for railroad commissioner with 1977 votes, Pierce Brooks 594.
The Moulton Fire Department answered a call to BE and R Drug Store about 6 30 Monday morning. A short in the wiring in the machinery filled the building with smoke but fuses blew, averting a blaze.
Lee Jarosek of the Moulton Fire Department attends the firemen training school in College Station. This marks his second participation in the summer class.
In the run off Culberson is Moulton's choice for railroad commissioner facing Pierce Brooke. Eighteen candidates competed in the race.
The Shiner Boy Scout troop will hold a Court of Honor at Sulphur Park on Friday night August 2 at 8. The event celebrates advancements for Shiner and Moulton scouts. Moulton scouts will receive their 1940 charter and all registration cards. Everyone is welcome.
Local talent presented a Czech language play at the Catholic Hall to a goodly crowd Sunday night. The cast included Edward Dari lek Miss Marjorie Darilek Tom H. Tousek Albert Brom Miss Lillian Brom Mrs. Tom V. Tou sek Leonard Darilek Vaclav Brom and Tom V. Tousek.
Frank Klekar marketed Hallettsville’s first bale of the 1940 cotton crop. The bale weighed 681 pounds and sold for 94 cents per hundredweight. He received a $25 premium from the Chamber of Commerce.
Ed Pundt announces a new meat market and grocery in a building rising quickly on the former hotel site. He expects to open as soon as construction finishes.
Hallettsville baseball team defeated Moulton 1 to 0 on the local diamond Sunday. Moulton collected six hits while Hallettsville had two as the pitchers held firm in a low scoring contest.
The Lavaca County Committee will convene at the Farmers and Merchants State Bank building in Moulton on Friday August 9 to issue marketing cards for 1940.
Mr and Mrs Tom Handsor and their son Edwin traveled to Eau Claire Wisconsin to visit Mr and Mrs Richard Loew. Postcard notes indicate they are having a wonderful time.
Sick Tom Shandera remains critically ill in a Hallettsville hospital. Jo Mary Ducho, daughter of Mr and Mrs Joe Ducho, has been ill with fever since Tuesday.
Citizens from towns between Temple and Cuero organized the Highway 95 Association in Smithville Friday to press completion of the Flationa Smithville gap. W E B Beal was elected president with Howard Bland as vice president Homer D Wade secretary treasurer and Albert Stone a speaker from Brenham. Directors were chosen from each town and from Moulton Judge A J Darilek and Ed Boehm were named. The group urged the State Highway Commission to form the association and begin work to connect the highway improving northbound tourist access.
Miss Jennie Mae Janszen and Timothy Harris Mason wed in a July ceremony at First Christian Church Houston led by Rev. Harry G. Knowles. The couple planned a reception at the Ford home and then traveled to Navasota where the groom works. both families are noted in Grimes and Flatonia areas.
State police reported 766 traffic deaths in the first half of 1940, an 8 percent increase over the previous year, representing 64 more lives.
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