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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1942
Page
4
Austin reports a statewide fire insurance rate cut announced by State Fire Insurance Commissioner Marvin Hall. The policy saving totals about 3.2 million dollars over the next year, with many dwelling policies seeing up to 25 percent reductions. Some classes face rate increases due to prior heavy losses.
Hallettsville reports its first bale of cotton delivered by Frank Schaefer and ginned free by Gerdes' Gin. The bale weighed 550 pounds and sold for 18 cents per pound. The Chamber of Commerce awarded the grower a $25 premium.
President Roosevelt signed legislation creating a women's auxiliary in the navy. The move will release thousands of officers and men from desk duties for sea duty.
President Roosevelt told reporters he may ask Congress to enact stricter controls to reduce living costs. He stressed the need to consider how such policies affect the Bavestigy family’s expenses.
The Eagle reports an amendment to the state constitution will be submitted to Texas voters in November as part of a group of amendments. Readers are urged to study the measure before election time.
Hallettsville based Maj Sam S. Devall, administrative inspector of Foster Field in Victoria, has been promoted to lieutenant colonel. The change elevates his rank within the local military staff.
The Vandercook School of Music with Chicago instructors opened Monday at Texas Lutheran College in Seguin. One of two Texas camps, it will run for two weeks. E. W. Tampke serves as camp director and band director.
Texas recorded 689 traffic fatalities in the first six months of 1942, a 20 percent drop from 863 in the same period in 1941, state records dating back to 1938 show. Homer Garrison, state police director, announced the decline in Austin.
Texas State College for Women has planted 400 live oaks in the past 12 years. The 12 year old trees reach 25 feet in height with a 30 foot spread and 12 inch trunk diameter at the base.
The Eagle reports Congressman J. J. Mansfield reached his Columbus home last week for a rest, noting he has not appeared at home since December.
The July rainfall at Moulton totaled 8.65 inches, according to W. K. Richter of the area.
A collection of quotes on inner goodness and human potential featuring sayings attributed to Chapin Mary Baker Eddy Thoreau George Eliot Confucius and Mary E Mizer. The passages emphasize virtue through action faith in humanity and the importance of diligence and wholehearted effort.
Notice is hereby given that original letters of administration on the estate of Frantiska Bartek deceased were granted to Frank Stasny on July 23 1942 by the County Court of Lavaca County Texas. All persons having claims against the estate must present them within the legally prescribed time. Administrator Frank Stasny residence Shiner Route 1 Texas post office address.
Senator Sulak thanks supporters in a victory message saying the win is for the people and good government not personal gain. He credits masses and warns against special interests and paid opposition while pledging to serve as a strong Texas state senator.
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