O'Daniel Wins Democratic Gubernatorial Nomination in Texas
Official results from the July 28 Democratic primary show W Lee O'Daniel securing the governor nomination by 31 447 votes over 12 opponents. He totalled 573 166, with Er nest Thompson second at 231 680 and William McCrin third at 152 278. overall turnout reached 1 114 855 votes, a record for the office.
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Austin
Texas
State Executive Committee
W. Lee O’daniel
Fort Worth
Ernest Thompson
William McCrin
Tom F. Hunter
Arthur Schoenig Is Buried In San Antonio
Mr. and Mrs. O F Knape and son Wesley attended funeral services for Arthur Schoenig in San Antonio. He died Monday night in a San Antonio hospital after an operation at age 44. Funeral at Porter-Loring, burial at Mission Burial Grounds with Rev. Wolff officiating. Survived by widow Alma Ritteman of Boerne and children Marie and Arthur Jr. plus three sisters and a brother. The Eagle extends sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. F. Knape
Wesley
Arthur Schoenig
San Antonio
Schoenig
Porter-Loring Funeral Home
Mission Burial Grounds
Rev. Wolff
Alma Ritteman
Boerne
Marie
Arthur, Jr
New Lenoir Births Reported in Moulton Family Notices
Births announced for Moulton families include Viola May daughter of Mr and Mrs Otto Meyer born June 28, Patricia Anna daughter of Mr and Mrs Allen R Seifert born July 19, George Fred son of Mr and Mrs Jim Swatek born July 17, and Harvey Gene son of Mr and Mrs Charles Beyer born July 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Meyer
Moulton
Viola May
Allen R. Seifert
Patricia Anna
Jim Swatek
Name
George Fred
Charles Beyer
Harvey Gene
Cotton Bales Marketed in Moulton By August 11 1938
Public Weigher Charles Welf reports 121 bales of new cotton marketed in Moulton by 9 AM Thursday August 11 1938.
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Moulton
Charles Welf
Moulton Urges Lighted Field and Open Air Concerts
The Eagle calls for public spirited citizens to unite and push both propositions to a successful conclusion, aiming for a lighted athletic field and open air band concerts in Moulton.
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Moulton
The
Eagle
Texas Terraced and Contoured Acres Reach Three Million
In 1937 Texas terraced 890,781 acres and contoured 2,166,898 acres. The combined total nears 3,000,000 acres, promising better soil retention in 1938 as the land resists wash and helps fill lake ponds.
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Texas
Texas lands join wildlife conservation effort across counties
More than 9.0 million acres of farm and ranch land are enlisted in a statewide drive to conserve and protect Texas wildlife. In 54 counties, 7,824 farmers and ranchers work with Texas A M College and other agencies in this cooperative effort to safeguard natural resources.
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Texas
Texas A. & M. College
Run-off Primary August 27 in Lavaca County
Lavaca county voters will vote on three county officer run-offs on Saturday August 27. Local races include Representative Paul C. Boethel versus J. J. Olsen. Sheriff A. P. McElroy versus Frank M. McGrew. County Clerk J. F. Bozka versus D. L. Hudson. State offices feature Lieutenant Governor Coke Stevenson against Pierce Brooks and Attorney General Walter F. Woodul versus Gerald C. Mann.
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Lavaca County
Paul C. Boethel
J. J. Olsen
A. P. McElroy
Frank M. McGrew
J.F. Bozka
D. L. Hudson
Coke Stevenson
Pierce Brooks
Walter F. Woodul
Gerald C. Mann
Bagcom Giles
W. 4. Keonald
Supreme Court
Richard Critz
W. H. McDonald
Judge Court
Harry N. Graves
James A. Stephen
C. V. Terrell
G. A. Jerry Sadler
Girl Found After Weeklong Yoakum Search
Aline Hicks 17, daughter of Mr and Mrs C J Warner of Yoakum, returned home after a weeklong search. She had disappeared July 28 and was found in Aransas Pass where a motorist who picked her up secured employment for her, she told her parents.
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Yoakum
Aline Hicks
C. J. Warner
Aransas Pass
World War Veterans Claims Help Visit Moulton
Mr. A. W. Willman, Assistant Veterans State Service Officer, will be in Moulton Friday afternoon August 12 to assist World War veterans and dependants in filing claims. Veterans may come to the Farmers and Merchants State Bank with all papers pertaining to their case.
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A. W. Willman
Veterans State Service
Moulton
Farmers &Merchants State Bank
Willman
Gems of Thought on Character and Virtue
A compact collection of aphorisms on character by Emerson Publilius Syrus Owen Meredith Pliny The Younger and Bayard Taylor. Highlights urge strength of soul accuracy in self view readiness to forgive and cautious fault avoidance alongside fame as what you give rather than what you possess.
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Emerson
Publilius Syrus
Owen Meredith
Pliny the Younger
Bayard Taylor
Local Visitors Include Iowa Trip and Houston Guests
Rev. E. Jacobs and family returned from an extended visit with relatives in Iowa. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Ruegg of Houston and Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Meyer and daughter Laura of Flatonia visited Tuesday at the O. F. Knape home.
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Jacobs
Iowa
Henry Ruegg
Houston
F. J. Meyer and
Daghter
Laura
Flatonia
O. F. Knape
Consumption of U.S. Cotton Falls by Two Million Bales
The Bureau of Agricultural Economics projects world demand for American cotton in the year ending July 31 at 1,100,000 bales, down 2,000,000 from last season and 15 percent below the five year average. It also notes a foreign surplus and changes in world consumption for other producing countries.
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Washington
Bureau of Agricultural Economics
Bureau
County Agent Hired to Fill Vacancy in Caldwell Office
G. E. Jahne of Caldwell is employed in the county agent's office to fill the vacancy from D. L. Hudson's resignation. Jahne began duties on August 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. E. Jaehne
Caldwell
D. L. Hudson
Mr. Jahne
Mueller Couple Leaves Roscoe After Pleasant Visit
Mr and Mrs Ben O Mueller of Roscoe departed for Alice Saturday following a friendly visit with relatives and friends.
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Ben O. Mueller
Roscoe
Alice
Miss Velma Rehmet Visiting San Antonio Grandparents
Miss Velma Rehmet of San Antonio is spending several days in the home of her grandparents Mr. and Mrs. E. O. Arnim.
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Velma Rehmet
San Antonio
Mrs. E. O. Arnim
Columbus Family Guests Of Hillmers Sunday
Mr and Mrs Edwin Berger and their sons Daniel and James of Columbus were guests of Mr and Mrs William Hillmer on Sunday.
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Edwin Berger
Daniel and
James
Columbus
William Hillmer
Meiners visit in Moulton with Laredo family
Mr. Herbert Meiners and his family from Laredo visited in Moulton Saturday at the home of Postmaster and Mrs. John M. Meiners.
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Herbert Meiners
Laredo
Moulton
John M. Meiners
Willbergs Janssens Spend Weekend In Texas Cities
Mr and Mrs John Willberg of Moulton and Mr and Mrs Henry Janssen and son Willard of San Antonio spent Saturday and Sunday in Huntsville Houston and Galveston.
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John Willberg
Moulton
Henry Janssen
Willard
San Antonio
Huntsville
Houston
Galveston
Sister at John Sealy Hospital girds for major operation
Mrs. R B Papacek left Tuesday for Galveston to be with her sister Mrs I M Wilson who underwent a major operation at John Sealy Hospital Tuesday.
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R. B. Papacek
Galveston
I. M. Wilson
John Sealy Hospital
Mr and Mrs Schmeltekopf Return From Visit
Mr and Mrs William Schmeltekopf returned to Kyle Monday after a brief visit at the home of Mr and Mrs Ed Kolar. Miss Merle Schmeltekopf stayed longer for a visit.
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William Schmeltekopf
Kyle Monday
Ed Kolar
Merle Schmeltekopf
Highway crew chief praised for eastern town work
Sergeant Roy H. Hall of Schu lenburg in charge of highway maintenance was a pleasant caller at this office Thursday. Sergeant Hall and his gang have completed a fine piece of work along the highway in the eastern part of town.
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Seargent Roy H. Hall
Schulenburg
Seargent Hall
Reindl Family Returns From Two Week Vacation
Mr Rod Reindl and family returned to Shreveport after a two week vacation in the homes of Mr and Mrs John Reindl of Moulton and Mrs Anton Polack of Shiner Miss Eleonora Reindl accompanied them to Houston where she will spend a week with her sister Miss Lillie Reindl.
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Rod. Reindl
Shreveport
John Reindl
Moulton
Anton Polack
Shiner
Elenora Reindl
Houston
Lillie Reindl
Compliance Under The 1938 Agricultural Conservation Program
G C King county agent notes crop measurements for 1938 AAA grants. Measurements determine payments, subsidy eligibility, and cotton tax liability. He commends Lavaca county farmers for cooperation as marketing quotas for cotton in 1988 are prepared.
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G. C. King
King
Lavaca County
Texas Government Study Presented to O Daniel
Governor hopeful W Lee O Daniel was given a 13 volume study on Texas government by Judge Harry N Graves. The 18 month effort cost 75000 dollars and was produced by a house senate committee with Graves as chair, presented at the suggestion of Governor Allred.
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Texas
O’ Daniel
O’daniel
Harry N. Graves
Court of Criminal Appeals
House
Senate
Graves
James V. Allred
Gonzalez Woman Dies at 94 in Gonzales Texas
Mrs. Henry Reese Sr., 94, a German immigrant who arrived 89 years ago, died at home Tuesday morning. Her husband was a pioneer Gonzales merchant and her son Henry Reese Jr. led the Gonzales Inquirer for four decades. Survived by a daughter Annie Reese, a son August Reese, a stepson Albert Reese, and several grandchildren. Funeral arrangements set for 4 p.m. Wednesday at the residence with Rev. C M Campbell officiating. burial in Masonic Cemetery.
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Gonzales
Henry Reese, Sr
Texas
Germany
Henry Reese, Jr
The
Gonzales Inquirer
Annie Reese
August Reese
Austin
Albert Reese
C. M. Campbell
Masonic Cemetery
Farmers League Holds Meeting at Sulphur Park
About 2,500 people attended the county meeting of the Farmers' League at Sulphur Park on Thursday night. O E Hermes opened the session and introduced C A Day of the Texas Agricultural Association. J J Mansfield of Columbus spoke on legislation and cotton shipping costs, pledging to aid cotton growers. Fred Spencer of Fort Bend outlined a Tillable Land program. Texas produces one third of U S cotton but only 2 percent is milled in the state. Next Farmers League gathering set for Sweet Home on November 10.
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Farmers’ League
Sulphur Park
O. E Hermes
League
C. A. Day
Texas Agricultural Association
Mr. Day
United States
J. J. Mansfield
Columbus
Mansfield
Japan
Fred Spencer
Fort Bend County
Spencer
Texas
State
The
Sweet Home
Water Polo Debuts In Local Match Between Fire Departments
The Yoakum and Moulton Fire Departments held a water polo game Monday evening. The event drew players and spectators as a new sport for the area. An elevated cable between poles and a sliding metal can formed the play apparatus, with teams attempting to push the can toward the opposite pole using streams of water.
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Yoakum and
Moulton Fire Departments
Fire at John Chevrolet garage injures worker
The Moulton fire department responded at 5:16 PM Saturday to a fire caused by spilled gasoline at the John Chevrolet Company garage. The blaze was quickly put out with no material damage, but John burned his hands attempting to douse the flames.
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Moulton Fire Boys
John Chevrolet Company
John
Texas Poultry and Egg Shipments in June
Texas poultry shipments to out-of-state points in June reached 51 cars, down 19 percent from 63 last June, per the University of Texas Bureau of Business Research. Egg shipments totaled 44 cars, up slightly from 43 a year earlier, with five cars of eggs entering Texas from Kansas.
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Texas
University of Texas Bureau of Business Research
Kansas
Nebraska
Fireman Edmund Kram Tops Training School Scores
Firechief W H Pundt informs The Eagle that Edmund Kram of the local department scored 100 at the firemen training school held at Agricultural and Mechanical College. Chief Pundt notes chiefs do not receive grades, but asserts the department excels.
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W. H. Pundt
The
Eagle
Edmund Kram
Agricultural and Mechanical College
Chief Pundt
Garner for President Gets Backing by Texas Democrats
Austin August 6 The state democratic executive committee adopted a resolution endorsing Vice President John N Garner as the party’s presidential nominee for 1940 and urged active support of the Garner for President movement by party members.
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Austin
Tex
State
Democratic Executive Committee
John N. Garner
Pension Rolls Rise with 112550 On Old Age Payments
August rolls show 112550 recipients on old age assistance, up 268 from July. Checks mailed last week. total distribution $1,551,241 versus $1,545,527 in July.
Lavaca County Pensioners See July Assistance Rise
Lavaca pensioners 577 received aid in July, up by one from June. Total distribution July was $7,171 versus $7,689 in June.
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Lavaca County
Lavaca County Issues Ten Marriage Licenses in July
In Lavaca county ten marriage licenses were issued in July, up from eight in June. Overall, eighteen licenses were issued in July 1937.
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Lavaca
Breitschopf Buys 55 Acres of Kocian Farm at Komensky
William J. Breitschopf purchased 55 acres of the Joe Kocian farm at Komensky last week for $1,650. The transfer reflects a small rural land deal led by the Breitschopf family with Komensky as the farm’s location.
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William J. Breitschopf
Joe Kocian
Komensky
Shiner Voters OK School Improvement Bonds
Shiner residents approved bond issuance for school improvements last Monday by a margin of 13 votes. The measure authorizes financing to upgrade facilities and support local education needs.
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Shiner
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Cotton Report
U. S
Farmers League
Texas Poultry and Egg Shipments
Lavaca Pensioners
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