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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1941
Page
1
A campaign to raise funds for the USO begins soon as readers are urged to contribute. Reports note Argentina may reject the US blacklist of Latin American firms suspected of trading with the Axis, raising questions about hemispheric solidarity.
The House passed the historic tax plan by 869 to 80 to finance the defense program. If enacted, it will nearly triple taxes, with the measure moving to the Senate where passage is expected before week’s end.
United States Senator Tom Connally has been named chairman of the foreign relations committee. He pledges a vigorous policy to secure respect abroad and safety at home, criticizing the administration for wavering and warning the nation against a slide toward war.
Lieutenant Governor Coke Stevenson automatically becomes governor of Texas after W Lee O Daniel vacates to the U S Senate following Morris Sheppard's death. He is to be inaugurated with simple ceremonies on Friday. Citizens urge a special legislative session to reenact the road bond assumption measure to avert looming tax hikes in over 200 counties next fall.
Senator W. Lee O'Daniel opened his senate career with a thirty minute speech opposing a bill to retain selectees reservists and national guardsmen beyond one year. He urged a service bonus to keep volunteers past the period and pledged full support to the president within constitutional limits. He said he would not be a yes man or rubber stamp.
Organization for the Aircraft Warning Service will be completed in 61 counties within several weeks. Governor W. Lee O'Daniel announces Lavaca county is included in the list. Detailed instructions regarding further steps will be sent to the county judges.
The State Automatic Tax Board ordered an 11-cent reduction in the state property tax rate for 1941 from 27 to 16 cents for the school fund, with a total rate of 58 cents. Total next year includes 35 cents general fund 16 cents schools and 7 cents Confederate pension fund. Valuations will rise about $80 million and a projected school fund cash balance of $1,266,000 makes the lower rate possible. The move was unanimous with State Comptroller George Sheppard Governor W Lee O Daniel and State Treasurer Charley Lockhart among the members.
Mr and Mrs John D Wrather Jr plan to live in Dallas after their wedding night at the governor s mansion Mrs Mollie O Daniel the bride s mother told State Democratic Chairman E B Germany Mrs Wrather is the former Mollie O Daniel daughter of the governor Germany said the couple will settle in Dallas after their honeymoon
D. E. Hudson, county clerk, explains that birth certificates are not generally required except for job applications or old age pensions. He notes the office has no new rules yet and will inform the public if guidance changes, while offering assistance to those who need certificates.
Miss Beatrice Vogt of Moulton and Alvin Vahalik of Yoakum were married at 6 P M Saturday in Zions Lutheran Church Moulton Rev Jacobs officiated The bride wore cactus green faille crepe with wine accessories The groom is son of Mr and Mrs Eddie Vahalik Witnesses were Emmie and Lee Vogt The Eagle extends congratulations to the newlyweds.
Mr and Mrs Ernst W Zimmermann hosted a Sunday birthday party for their son Lester Carson Zimmermann on his ninth birthday. Attending were Mr and Mrs Philip Heimann and their son of Columbus Mr and Mrs Otto Zimmermann and family Mr and Mrs Henry J Wagner and daughter Miss Allvae Mrs Otillie Striebeck and Mr and Mrs George Mueller. Lunch, coffee and iced tea were served.
Mr and Mrs Otto Pagel of near Hallettsville welcomed a son born Wednesday July 30 Mrs Pagel is the former Miss Emily Darilek daughter of Mr and Mrs Emil Darilek of Moulton Government cotton stamp plan explained to Lavaca county merchants and employees at a Hallettsville meeting last week Attendees from Moulton included R B Papacek Ad Ermis Mrs Julia Hoyer Miss Agnes Okrublik Vladike Boehm John Novogad Miss Marguerite Boehm Miss Lorene Parma and Miss Eleanor Butschek and James Jaeggli
The Lavaca County ACA announces issuance of cotton marketing stamps for measured cotton farms. Cards and stamps will be available at dates in Shiner Yoakum Moulton Moravia with signings for Parity applications. From August 11 to August 15, cooperation is urged due to slow processing.
The Moulton Lions Club held its Thursday luncheon at Luther Hall with Ladies Aid Society serving. Secretary Stanley F. Cernosek announced Charter Night set for August 7 and a larger attendance expected. The group discussed reorganizing a Boy Scout troop and voted to sponsor a Boy Scout unit in Moulton. The Band Mothers Club will serve Charter Night meals.
Rev and Mrs C A Dickson leave Moulton for China Spring near Waco to make their home. L A Dickson of Waco assists with the move. The pastor, now retired, led the Old Moulton Baptist Church for years and leaves many friends behind with best wishes for their new home.
A surprise party honored Miss Adela Cordes on her birthday last Friday evening. Guests enjoyed an evening of fellowship and cheer as they gathered to celebrate.
Citizens from Moulton and nearby areas met at Moulton High School to discuss building an all weather road from Moulton via Old Moulton to the Gonzales county line. Ed Boehm chaired, County Judge Paul Fertsch spoke, the two mile road would cost about 1700 dollars and a donation petition is being circulated. Washington note mentions 1941 cotton loans at 14.02 cents per pound for 7 8 inch middling, 85 percent parity, AAA program cooperation, and penalties for overplanting.
The Sick Buddie Biehunko, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Biehunko Jr., is recovering after illness. Mrs. R A Etlinger underwent surgery at an El Campo hospital and is convalescing at her son Ewald Etlinger’s home in Ganado. F C Smith, local station master, is ill in a Houston hospital with Bill Hohit filling in. Mayor Elo C Fehrenkamp was ill earlier in the week but is now well.
Mrs Walter Farrazin and Peggy Jean Schroeder of Taylor along with Mrs Claud Gaddis and Mrs Monroe Hendrix of LaGrange visited Mr and Mrs Erwin Oehl last Friday.
Mr and Mrs Louis Richers Emil Sherwood and Miss Antoninette of Bay City were Sunday visitors in the home of Superintendent and Mrs Stanley F Cernosek. Little Theresa Cernosek accompanied them home for a visit.
Frank T. Jahn of Sheppard Field Wichita Falls stayed several days visiting his parents Mr and Mrs Frank Jahn He called at the office Monday and renewed his subscription to the home-town newspaper Jahn now stationed at Chanute Field was recently transferred to Sheppard Field
The Moulton Fire Department met at the Fire Station with sixteen active and two honorary members present. A dance set for Herman Park Sunday night August 31 was announced with the Ad. Mig orchestra to perform.
Mr and Mrs Frank Whitting ton of Carthage Mississippi visit Mr and Mrs B F Ware in Moulton. Whittington operates a cotton plantation in Mississippi. It is their first visit to Moulton.
Former Texas governor W Lee O Daniel takes the oath of office as United States Senator at 12 02 noon. Senator Kenneth D McKellar administers the oath as acting for Vice President Henry Wallace. Senator Tom Connally announces O Daniel is ready and escorts him to the vice president's rostrum.
Dorothy Stevenson 17, a Dallas Technical High School senior, was announced as the winner of the American Magazine youth forum $1000 award for the best article by a high school student on What Americanism Means to Me. Six hundred thousand competed.
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