Neff Shifts Official Family With Key Appointments
Governor Pat M Neff announced changes in his official circle. C V Terrell becomes railroad commissioner to fill the Splawn term. Staples becomes state treasurer. Finis K Johnson becomes secretary of state. Effective August 15, salaries are 4000, 2500, and 2000 dollars respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat M. Neff
C. V. Terrell
Walter Splawn
University of Texas
S. L. Staples
Finis K. Johnson
Moulton Receives First Bale of New Cotton
Moulton welcomed its first bale of new cotton on the afternoon of August 6 raised by Christian Cook of Komensky. Ginned by Kubenka Bros it weighed 495 pounds and sold to R B Papacek for 82 1 2 cents per pound. The Komensky brass band accompanied the event performing several tunes ending with It Ain’t Gonna Rain No Mo.
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Moulton
Christian Cook
Komensky
Kubenka Bros
R. B. Papacek
Komensky Brass Band
Edwin John Stainacher Birthday Party
Relatives and friends gathered at Mr. and Mrs. Vladike Stainacher to celebrate the second birthday of Edwin John. A substantial supper and refreshments followed, with music providing entertainment through the night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vladike Stainacher
Edwin John
Joe Kubenka
Sophie
Jacob Stainacher
Jake Cimerhanzel
Willie Kubenka
Joe Holub, Jr
Krank Kubena
Rudolph Jahn
Louis A. Migl
Lutheran Pastor Ziehe to Preach in Moulton Sunday
The Lutheran Church reports that Rev. Ziehe of Charlottenburg will preach in Moulton Sunday night at 8 o'clock in German, inviting congregants to attend the service and hear a sermon conducted in German.
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Ziehe
Charlottenburg
Moulton
Robertson Tops Democratic Primary With 193508 Votes
Complete returns show total primary vote of 725332. Robertson received the highest individual vote at 193508, followed by Mrs. Ferguson with 146424. Ferguson leads Lynch Davidson by 5216 votes.
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Robertson
Ferguson
Lynch Davidson
Kloss Baby Born in Flatonia July 26
Flatonia note reports Mr and Mrs Harry Kloss welcomed a baby boy on July 26. Congratulations extend to the family. Emma Henneke returns home to Freisburg after a week with relatives. A dance occurred at Oscar Hall. Mr and Mrs Joe Beyer and son and Mr and Mrs Louis Moeller with daughter visited H B Moeller and family.
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Harry Kloss
Emma Henneke
Freisburg
W. M. Harmis
Lillie
J. W. Moeller
Claria
Guero
Oscar Hall
Joe Beyer
Louis Moeller
H. B. Moeller
Local Hospital Report On Postoperative Condition
There is improvement in Mrs. Franz Koenig after a serious surgical operation at the local hospital. Albert Kaase, previously reported critically ill, underwent amputation of the upper third of his leg and is not doing well at this writing.
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Franz Koenig
Albert Kaase
Bailey Headlines Vote Wagon in Ferguson Rally
Hon Joseph Weldon Bailey is highlighted as Texas' leading statesman in Mrs Ferguson's campaign push. The stumping underscores Bailey's influence and the rally's priority in local politics.
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Joseph Weldon Bailey
Texas
Mrs. Ferguson
Local People and Visitors in Lavaca County Notes
Rich details of social visits and travels in Lavaca County list residents from Port Lavaca Shiner Hallettsville and Yoakum along with guests from Galveston Dallas Cisco and Amannsville. Highlights include new jobs at Southwestern Bell Yoakum and a birth in the Schmidt family. County Merchants elect new officers for the coming year.
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Lavaca County
School Board Names Moore Institute Staff for Next Year
The board of trustees elected teaching staff for the Sam and Will Moore Institute. Named are Prof. B B Shore as Superintendent, Prof. W B Bernard as principal, Miss Lorene Price for high school, Miss Millie Mikeska for primary, and Miss Ethel Bell Miss Georgia Jones Miss Pauline Pace and Miss Bess Hart for grades.
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Sam and Will Moore Institute
B.B. Shore
A.M
W. B. Bernard
Lorene Price
Millie Mikeska
Ethel Bell
Georgia Jones
Pauline Pace
Bess Hart
Gonzales Man Drowns in San Marcos River
Walter W. Buchholtz, 23, son of Mr and Mrs Herman Buchholtz of Gonzales, drowned Saturday while swimming with a party near Gonzales in the San Marcos River. His body was recovered several hours later. He worked at Citizens' Garage in Gonzales.
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Walter W. Buchholtz
Herman Buchholtz
Gonzales
San Marcos
Buchholtz
Citizens’ Garage
Auto registrations exceed last year's peak in Austin
Auto registration data from the Texas State Highway Department shows 636,466 passenger cars, 51,034 commercial cars, 3,122 buses, 107 tractors, 1,907 trailers, 2,599 dealers, 2,775 motorcycles, 121,258 transfers, 10,165 chauffeurs, 30,462 duplicates, and 261 state visitors to date this year.
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Austin
Texas
State Highway Department
Pacsenster
Luther League Convention Held in Shiner
The annual Luther League Convention of the Texas synod met in Shiner last Sunday with about fifty delegates from participating churches in the state. The next gathering is planned for Swiss Alp in Fayette County.
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Luther League
Shiner
Texas Synod
Swiss Alp
Fayette County
Cotton Receipts Inflow Reported Ahead Of Harvest
Cotton arrivals rise as movement picks up with 125 bales recorded so far. Prospects indicate full picking underway within days at the local yard.
Local visits and home improvements noted in KE and Yoa Kum
Miss Lillie Fischer of Ballin linger visits John V Havlik home. Lucas Rehmer completes improvements at corner Moore avenue and West First street KE with Pel zel as worker. Ed Boehm and family Elo Fehrenkamp Vladik Boehm and Margaret visit Benno Hoppe home in Yoa Kum Sunday. Helen Boehm accompanies them home after visit.
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Ed. Boehm, Sr
F. J. Stavinohn
Ammansville
Yoakum
Lucas Rehmer
Moore Avenue
West First Street
Pelzel
Ed. Boehm
Elo Fehrenkamp
Vladik Boehm
Margaret
Joe Zahradnicek
Bohumir Sykora
Benno Hoppe
Helen Boehm
Texas Sands Revenue From Colorado River Resources
The state reportedly gains about 1500 dollars yearly in royalties from sand and gravel dug along the Colorado River near West Point.
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Texas
Colorado River
West Point
Boy Scouts Enjoy Picnics and Hiking Near Moulton
A group of Scouts visited Rock Pool four miles southeast of Moulton with Scoutmaster Bernard and Assistant Scoutmaster Wagner. They swam, cooked lunch, and planned another outing. Some Scouts biked to Praha Lake and praised the water. The troop also works on a play slated to be the best yet here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Pool
Moulton
Bernard
Wagner
Praha Lake
Cattle Dipping Inspections and Infections Report
In July 1815 herds were inspected and dipped, totaling 42 978 cattle. Twenty five herds were found infected, triggering restrictions on affected stock. Forty seven herds, 549 cattle, were released from dipping. Eleven complaints were filed for violations of dipping rules. Hallettsville Herald.
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Hallettsville Herald
Willie Etlinger Joins LaGrange Motor Company as Stockman
Willie Etlinger has accepted a position with the LaGrange Motor Company as stockman. He will oversee vehicle parts and inventory management at the dealership, contributing to warehousing operations and supply efficiency.
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Willie Etlinger
The
LaGrange Motor Company
Texas and Canada Crop and Political Signals
Canada estimates wheat at 288 042 000 bushels down from 474 199 000 last year Fort Worth Texas wheat dealers paid farmers more than 10 million in July John W Davis opens campaign in West Virginia S M N Marrs leads Texas primary with 720 332 votes Lee Satterwhite Amarillo to seek House speakership $80 000 cash balance remains in Texas treasury and likely deficit independent governor candidacy discussed Miriam Ferguson potential nomination Republicans to field full Texas ticket Creager invites discontented Democrats to Republican camp.
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Canada
Fort Worth
North Texas
How About You Lincoln’s string of political defeats
A historical reflection recounts Lincoln’s early career filled with losses in elections and business failure. It notes his engagements, a partner’s debts, a fiancée’s death, and repeated defeats from 1832 through 1858, leading to his later rise as a defining national figure. Think it over.
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Abraham Lincoln
Illinois
Congress
United States Land Office
United States Senate
Douglas
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