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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1940
Page
1
Texas lists 151 landing fields ranking second behind California which has 168 as air travel grows. Amid national politics the piece notes odd party pairings and predicts a Democrat Republican ticket in the upcoming election. A death notice follows for Mrs F J Knesek of Moulton at 80.
Preparations for the firemen annual bazaar proceed rapidly with a program in place to ensure enjoyment for attendees and profit for the department. Every penny of net proceeds funds the department’s upbuilding, and the boys are praised for their community service, deserving broad civic support.
Mike Hogg and Joseph Weldon Bailey Jr rally to place Texas in the Republican camp next November. They warn against a third term proposition as anti third term sentiment grows nationwide and Republicans seek to contest Washington power in January.
A financial authority urges restraint and stresses defense over war. Public opinion favors preparedness but rejects belligerent involvement in Europe. Industry resists war due to past tax burden and recession, while supporting strong defenses to deter aggression.
Work began Wednesday on a new three span steel bridge over the Lavaca River at Witting to replace the one washed away in the flood of June 30. It will be completed within 60 days with other county bridges due for finish within 90 days.
The Agricultural Adjustment Administration reported 908,468,872 in expenditures for the fiscal year ending June 30, including subsidies under crop control programs. Administrative expenses excluding local farmer committees were 18,005,846.
The Sons of Herman and families gathered at Herman Park on Sunday August 4. Grand President George Hauesler of Texas spoke on finances and insurance. Anton Billimek Band provided music as G J Bohnenkamp received a Parker fountain pen for forty years as secretary, presented by Hanesler, state president. A lunch of cake sandwiches and drinks followed.
Edward Kortlick and Miss Louise Haechten were united in marriage at St. Josephs Church in Moulton on Monday of last week. Rev. Joseph Kopp officiated. The couple will live in Austin. Attending were Miss Marion Haechten and Joe Kortliek Jr.
The following National Guard members left Saturday for annual maneuvers at Alexandria Louisiana Rudie Kubenka Edwin Stein acher Emil Steinacher Thomas Cecil Hull J C Petrek Le Roy Meiserschlaeger Jim Sykora Gordon Ware Charles Luksovsky Johnnie Mladenko Edward Batey Alfred Mikulencak Eugene Krejci Jim Tousek Elvin Krejci and several others whose names could not be obtained.
Washington reports the civilian conservation corps announced 100 percent July replacement enrollment, bringing the corps to its full strength of 800000 men for the first time since January.
The 1940 census shows Shiner’s population at 1,522, up 150 from 1,372. The rise reflects growth in the town as recorded by census officials.
Mr and Mrs Albert Ermis of Moulton have moved to Corpus Christi where Mr Ermis has accepted employment. The notice records a change of residence and a new job location for the couple.
The Friendly Home Demonstration Club met August 1 at the clubhouse with Mrs. A. H. Van Dyke leading a lively program. Miss Elizabeth Pfeiffer taught a new song from the A M Short Course and Miss Mae Fitch and Mrs. Chas Adamcik joined as new members while Mrs. Styles conducted roll and read minutes.
A 1940 census preliminary report lists Moulton population at 643 within town limits excluding surrounding suburbs. Officials expect townsite totals near 1000 once suburban areas are included.
The first bale of cotton for the 1940 season was ginned in Waelder by W. I. Holland. It weighed 582 pounds and arrived 20 days late, marking the season’s start.
Governor W. Lee O'Daniel proclaimed August 19 as National Aviation Day in Texas. The declaration was announced from Austin on July 30.
A U S Navy Recruiting Service representative from San Antonio will be at the Yoakum Post Office from 8 A M to 5 P M on August 20. Potential applicants seeking information or enlistment should appear at the post office on that date.
Obituary notes Carlton Williams 20 of Houston died at his parents home on Hadley Street August 1. Funeral held August 3. Williams survived by parents two brothers and two sisters all of Houston. Moulton Fire Dept met August 5 at the station with Vladik Boehm presiding. Bazaar plans advance. Bills 80e paid. Hugo Boehm moved to active list. Lee Jarosek reported on Firemen's Training School at A and M College. Roll call six honorary and 18 active members present.
Miss Mary Elizabeth Nelms of Denton a graduate of North Texas State Teachers College will teach the primary department at Moulton Public School B D Smith of Commerce a graduate of East Texas State Teachers College will teach shop and math at Moulton High School for the 1940 41 term.
The August 1 regular meeting of the Lutheran Ladies Aid Society appointed August committees. Sick: Mrs. Albert Klobedans and Mrs. Rudie Weidemann. Membership: Mrs. Rud. Brueggemann and Mrs. Drisbeck. Flower: Mrs. Geo von Lienen and Mrs. Fred Pietach. Hostess: Mrs. Geo. Mueller, Mrs. Leona Merrem, Mrs. John Mladenka. Mrs. B. Bednardf. Sbiner attended as a visitor. Next meeting September 5.
The Shiner Boy Scout troop held a Court of Honor at Sulphur Park on Friday night August 2. Scouts from Shiner Yoakum Waelder Schulenburg and Moulton received their advancements. Scout Executive Lloyd M. O Neal of Austin presented Charters for this year to the Shiner and Moulton troops. A good crowd attended the ceremony.
Henry Renken of near Ponton’s Creek delivered the first bale of new cotton to Moulton on Friday. It weighed 564 pounds and sold for 9.5 cents per pound to J. T. Jaeggli. The next bale, weighing 516 pounds, was marketed Saturday by E. O. Zimmermann of Komensky and bought by Ed. Boehm's Sons for 9.5 cents per pound.
Early Thursday morning the Moulton Fire Department answered a call to the Ad Filipp property three miles west of town where a barn and a small amount of feed stock were destroyed by fire.
Moulton friends of Mr and Mrs Bednar extend congratulations as B Bednar and his wife Joyce Meyer plan their fifth anniversary celebration on Saturday August 8 in Shiner.
Lee Jarosek returned Friday from College Station where he attended the firemen's training school. He says the program offered this year was exceptionally fine.
The Eagle expresses heartfelt sympathy to Editor Alf B. Schroeter of Runge on the death of his father Louis B Schroeter, aged 72, who died in Yorktown on July 28.
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