Lavaca County Benefits From $190000 R E A Grant
A telegram from Senator Morris Sheppard announces a $190,000 grant to the Guadalupe Valley Electric Cooperative to build 275 miles of R E A power lines serving 644 members across Lavaca Gonzales Wilson Caldwell Guadalupe and Bexar counties with Lavaca and Gonzales counties receiving major shares. Easements exceed 80 percent with work to finish in ten days as right of way is pursued around Wied Mont Koerth and Williamsburg.
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Morris Sheppard
Washington
Guadalupe Valley Electric Cooperative
R. E A
Lavaca
Gonzales
Wilson
Caldwell
Guadalupe
Bexar
Chas. Chovanetz
A. W. Krejci
Wied
Mont
Koerth
Williamsburg
School Board Buys Bus For Moulton District
The Moulton Independent School District announced the purchase of a 1986 Chevrolet school bus in excellent condition. The bus will serve Scott School on a regular route and may support additional routes and general school needs.
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Moulton Independent School District
Scott School
Kiel Hajek Wedding In San Antonio August Fifth
The wedding of Miss Josephine Hajek daughter of Mr and Mrs Alvin Hajek of San Antonio to Henry Kiel of San Antonio son of Mr and Mrs Otto Kiel of Mouiton was solemnized Monday morning August 5 at St Leo s Catholic Church Rev Crain officiating. John Bravenee and Herbert Kiel of Moulton were witnesses. The bride wore a white satin gown with princess lines and a veil of illusion. The father gave her away. A dinner followed at the bride’s home and the couple left for a wedding trip to Mexico and other points.
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Josephine Hajek
Alvin Hajek
San Antonio
Henry Kiel
Otto Kiel
Mouiton
St. Leo’s Catholic Church
Crain
John Bravenee
Herbert Kiel
Moulton
Bebe
Mexico
Hunting and Fishing Licenses Expire Soon
Austin August 9. Hunting and fishing licenses expire August 31. Over 200000 licenses will be worthless after that date. 80,000 fishermen using artificial lures must renew. New licenses available from game wardens or sporting goods stores. Boat licenses remain valid for a year from issue.
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Austin
J. Tucker
State Game, Fish and Oyster Commission
Miss Lexie Needham Joins Almedia's Beauty Shoppe
Miss Lexie Needham of San Antonio has accepted employment as operator in Almedia's Beauty Shoppe in Moulton.
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Lexie Needham
San Antonio
Almedia
Moulton
Work Begins on Agricultural Building in Gonzales
August 8 report states construction starts tomorrow on a vocational agricultural building including a modern shop, classrooms, office and storage. Estimated cost is $12,000. The project is the county’s fourth NYA project, employing 220 boys.
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Gonzales
NYA
New Cotton Coming In
The 1940 cotton crop is arriving rapidly with wagons and auto-trailers spreading through town. Public weigher Ad. A. Haas reports 314 bales weighed up to 5:30 P. M. Wednesday.
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Ad. A. Haas
Magle
Moulton School Opens for 1940 41 Term
The Moulton School Board sets opening day for the 1940 41 term as Monday September 9. Parents are urged to have their children present on the first day.
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Moulton
Navy on Land in World War Battles
The Navy has been represented on land in every U S war and its men have earned praise from senior officers. In WWI 1917-18 Navy crews manned the largest Allied guns at the front, 14 and 16 inch railway artillery, with the battery commanded by the late Admiral Plunkett consisting entirely of Navy personnel.
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United States
Admiral Plunkett
Bridge Party Hosts and Guests Enjoy Refreshments
Mrs Henry Fehrenkamp hosted the Bridge Club with guests. Mrs Fred F Fehrenkamp entertained five tables of bridge Thursday of last week. Loaf cake salad wafers and tea were served.
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Henry Fehrenkamp
Bridge Club
Fred F. Fehrenkamp
Bridge
Culberson Urged for Texas Railroad Commissioner
Texans are urged to elect Olin Culberson, a judge famed for honesty and reform, to the railroad commissioner post. The record highlights his anti graft actions as county clerk and judge, his work recovering funds, and his reputation as a man who cannot be bought.
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Culberson
Texas Railroad
Olin Culberson
Texas
Gill County
Conroe
School Board Adopts Twelve Year Plan for Moulton ISD
The Moulton Independent School District board approved a twelve year plan transitioning to a revised elementary program. Beginnings receive one semester of pre reading adjustment focusing on experiential education to build school readiness and social background.
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Moulton Independent School District
Farmers League Moulton Branch Holds Meeting
The Moulton Branch of The Farmers League will hold its regular meeting Monday night August 19 at 8 15 at the Parish Hall. All members are urged to be present.
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Moulton
Farmers League
Moulton Beats Shiner 6 To 4 In Sulphur Park Clash
The Moulton baseball team defeated the Shiner Club at Sulphur Park Sunday afternoon by 6 to 4. Trailing 2 to 4 in the ninth, a three run rally started by Ed Darilek's single and followed by Louis Darilek's triple sealed the win for Moulton.
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Moulton
Shiner Club
Sulphur Park
Ed Darilek
Louis Darilek
Wagner Couple Relocate to Moulton Opening Dental Office
Dr and Mrs Martin M Wagner moved from Shiner to Moulton in an apartment with Mr and Mrs George von Lienen. Dr Wagner opened a dental office here replacing Dr Oscar A Darilek who has moved to Corpus Christi.
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Martin M. Wagner
Moulton
Shiner
George von Lienen
Dr. Wagner
Oscar A. Darilek
Corpus Christi
Edmund Kram Plans New Garage and Living Quarters
Edmund Kram announces construction of a new garage service station with living quarters above. He has purchased the Krause estate at the corner of Cockrill Street and First Street for the business location.
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Edmund Kram
Mr. Kram
Krause
Cockrill St
First St
Back From Wisconsin And Other Points
Ms and Mrs Tom Handsor and son Edwin returned from an extended trip to Chicago and Eau Claire Wisconsin where they visited Mr Richard Loew and family and many other points of interest. They report a fine time though there was excessive rain in many sections.
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Tom Handsor
Edwin
Chicago
Eau Claire
Wisconsin
Richard Loew
Boys Build 85 Horsepower Boat For Lavaca River Patrol
Two local youths Emil Beran and Emil Darilek work together on a fifteen and a half foot inboard motor boat for Lavaca River patrol. They expect an eighty five horsepower Terriplane motor to push the cedar skinned craft to about thirty five miles per hour and hope to launch in about two weeks. They say the project is pleasant work and promises valuable lessons for any future builds.
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Navel
Emil
Juno) Beran
Bobby) Darilek
Panama Canal
Lavaca
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