Moulton Choir Wins Unanimous Judges Choice in Contest
The Moulton Choir captured the overall win in the Moulton Kenedy division of the Community Choir Contest sponsored by Liberty Mills of San Antonio. Judges unanimous and fan votes favored Moulton 1020 to 718 with outside mail totals 227 to 74. They advance to the second round as the four round contest continues. date to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton-Kenedy
Liberty Mills
San Antonio
WOAI
Moulton
Clarendon
Plainview
Boling
Edinburg
Gonzales
Kingsville
Victoria
Skidmore
Houston
Austin
Waelder
Flatonia
Shiner
Seguin
New Braunfels
Hallettsville
Luling
Alice
Yoakum
Kerrville
San Saba
College Station
Cuero Band Concert Draws Local Music Lovers
Cuero Music Lovers support a Friday night open air band concert in the park by the Cuero band with Moulton attendees. The program featured marches overtures novelty numbers and a trumpet duet praised by Bandmaster Praise. The city funds the weekly concert near the fire station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton
Cuero
Two Thanksgivings For Texas
Governor W Lee O Dan iel said on Tuesday that if President Roosevelt moved Thanksgiving Day up Texas would proclaim two Thanksgiving days that year one on November 28 and another on November 30 He warned the change could hardship some citizens and affect school football schedules while urging respect for tradition and time honored custom
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
W. Lee O’daniel
Roosevelt
Texas
New Cotton Receipts Reported at Moulton Market
A. Haas reports 780 bales of new cotton marketed in Moulton at the close of business Wednesday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adt. A. Haas
Moulton
Visitors from Houston Call on Local Residents
Mr and Mrs George Winborn and daughter Betty Jean visited Mr and Mrs Frank Wagner recently. Also present were Mrs John Bradford and Mr and Mrs O B Parkhill of Houston making a family gathering in town.
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George Winborn
Betty Jean
John Bradford
O. B. Parkhill
Houston
Frank Wagner
American Legion Convention Dates Announced
The American Legion of Texas sets its annual convention in Waco from August 26 to 29. The twenty first national convention will convene in Chicago on August 25.
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American Legion of Texas
Waco
Twenty-First National Convention of the
American Legion
Chicago
John N. Garner Seen As Strong Presidential Nomination Hope
Political observers say John N. Garner has as good a chance as anyone to win the Democratic presidential nomination signaling renewed momentum for his campaign.
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John N. Garner
Republican Race Heats Up With Taft Vandenberg Dewey
Taft, Vandenberg and Dewey are named as contenders for the 1940 Republican presidential nomination, signaling a crowded field and rising party maneuvering as the campaign begins.
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Taft
Vandenberg
Dewey
Texan seniors face tax hike after pension promise
A 65 year old named Texane promised pensions without tax increases. Now residents endure higher taxes without pension improvements.
Roosevelt Speeches From Six Years Ago May Not Resemble Him
The remark suggests that if President Roosevelt reviewed his speeches from six years prior he might hardly recognize his own rhetoric, implying changed style or stance over time.
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Roosevelt
Roosevelt approves CCC extension to July 1 1943
President Roosevelt signs the measure extending the Civilian Conservation Corps life to July 1 1943. The action ensures continued government program support and employment during the war era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Civilian Conservation Corps
CCC
Sam Rayburn Backs Garner for 1940 Democratic Nomination
Sam Rayburn, a leading Texas congressman, endorses Vice President John Nance Garner for the 1940 Democratic presidential nomination, signaling strong party support for Garner.
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Sam Rayburn
Texas
John Nance Garner
Community weighs plans for a new lighted athletic field
Community leaders urge timely planning for a lighted athletic field to provide entertainment for residents and support local recreation initiatives. The call emphasizes the need for a shared space that serves all ages and strengthens community life.
Texas Leads in Pecans with Highest 21 Million Pound Yield
The report shows Texas producing 21,420,000 pounds of pecans and Oklahoma second with 11,683,000 pounds. The United States forecast totals 62,312,000 pounds.
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Texas
Oklahoma
United States
Rural youths urged to attend Moulton high school
The message calls on young people in rural districts who finish home school studies to arrange attendance at Moulton high school. It insists every boy and girl should complete a high school course.
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Moulton
Back to School Duties and Citizenship Training
Next month young America will trek back to school and resume its training for the duties and responsibilities of citizenship of the country. Parents should see to it that all children start school on opening day and attend regularly until closing day.
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Young America
Campaign heats up as Governor O'Daniel seeks second term
The major parties marshal forces for a record campaign season with the governor O'Daniel facing no challenger for a second term as the election nears.
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O’daniel
Seguin Publishes 48 Page Qui Town Special
The Guadalupe Gazette Bulletin at Seguin released a 48 page special edition called Qui Town Seguin. Publisher W H Bryan praises local businesses and individuals, nearly two hundred supporters, for making the issue possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guadalupe Gazette Bulletin
Seguin
W. H. Bryan
Schools Open Sept 4 as remodel finished
The Sam and Will Moore Institute opens the 1989-90 session on Monday September 4. Remodeling of the old building is complete and the school board accepted the building from the contractor last week Wednesday. Rudie Kubenka was elected janitor of the school.
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The
Sam and Will Moore Institute
Rudie Kubenka
Residents spend weekends in town and visit kin
R. EK. Echols of Austin spent the past weekend in Moulton. Eugene Biehunke is in San Antonio visiting relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. EK. Echols of
Austin
Moulton
Eugene Biehunke
San Antonio
Local residents visit across towns and family
Mrs Frank Adamick of La Grange visited Mrs Ed Boehm Sr on Sunday. Miss Ora Willis Janszen returned Saturday from a week in Houston. Miss Annie Arnim and Miss Helen Kaase visited Sabinal last week. Mr Ben Zazek and family of Freer visited at the homes of Mr and Mrs Joe Biehunke and others in Austin. Wallace Casey returned to Austin after a brief visit with his parents. Miss Dorothy Jean Jaeggli of Austin spent time with her parents. Mr and Mrs F T Bradford of Houston visited in Moulton en route from Canada and the world’s fair. Mr and Mrs August Pilsner and daughter Annie of Alleyton and Mrs Elsa Pilsner of Columbus were in Moulton on business.
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Frank Adamick
la Grange
Ed. Boehm, Sr
Ora Willis Janszen
Houston
Annie Arnim
Helen Kaase
Sabinal
Ben Zazek
Freer
Joe Biehunke
Dorothy Jean Jaeggli
Austin
Mrs
J. T. Jaeggs
F. T. Bradford
Moulton
Canada
August Pilsner
Annie
Alleyton
Elsa Pilsner
Columbus
Kaiser Couple Relocate to Corpus Christi Return
Mr and Mrs Fred Kaiser have left Corpus Christi and taken an apartment in the home of Dr and Mrs Hugo J Strieder. The move marks a new residence arrangement with the Strieders as hosts.
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Mrs
Fred Kaiser
Corpus Christi
Hugo J. Strieder
Janszen Family Weekend Visit Spotted in Karnes City
Mr and Mrs Otto Janszen and son of Flatonia Mrs Emil Janszen Miss Leona Janszen and Miss Ora Willis Janszen spent Sunday visiting relatives in Karnes City seeking family reunion updates during a Texas outing.
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Otto Janszen
Flatonia
Emil Janszen
Leona Janszen
Ora Willis Janszen
Karnes City
Family and friends share a Sunday visit in Elsinger
Mr. and Mrs. Woodrow Brewer of San Diego along with Mr. Bob Poteet and Mrs. Arthur Mills of Roswell and several Meyers visited Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Erwin A. Ohl, joined by Miss Erna Konia kowsky and Weldon Fritsch of Elsinger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodrow Brewer
San Diego
California
Bob Poteet
Arthur Mills
Roswell
New Mexico
E. C. Meyer
L. J. Meyer
Erna Koniakowsky
Weldon Fritsch
Elsinger
Erwin A. Ohl
Newman couple from Yoxham visit Moulton on business
Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Newman of Yoxham spent Monday afternoon in Moulton on Boy Scout and Methodist church work. They also called at The Eagle sanctum for a pleasant visit.
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E. C. Newman
Yoxham
Moulton
Newman
Boy Scout Organization
Seventh Birthday Party for Lester Carson Immerman
Mr and Mrs E W Immerman Jr hosted a Tuesday evening party for their son Lester Carson in honor of his seventh birthday. Guests included Mrs Charles Luecke Mrs Henry Wagner and Allyne Miss Allyne, Mr and Mrs August L Kuehn Jr and families, Mr and Mrs Fred Jahn and families, and Carl Lockstedt and families. Lunch iced tea and coffee were served.
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E. W. Immerman, Jr
Lester Carson
Charles Luecke
Henry Wagner
Mias Allyne
August L Kuehn
Fred Jahn
Carl Lockstedt
Misuse of Marketing Card Threatens Payments in Texas
State Agricultural Committee warns cotton growers that aiding others to sell excess cotton beyond their marketing quotas will forfeit AAA payments. White cards cover within quota and red cards cover overplanting, with penalties and possible loss of conservation and price adjustment payments under the 1939 program. Donald Cothran notes most Texas farmers stayed within 1989 allotments.
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College Station
State Agricultural Committee
Donald Cothran
Lamar County
Cothran
Texas
Meeting on soil conservation districts in Moulton
County Agent G. C. King will explain provisions for forming soil conservation districts at a public meeting in the Moulton High School auditorium Monday night August 21 at 8 00 P M. The event invites local residents and landowners to learn about district formation and agricultural safeguards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. C. King
Moulton High School
Kasper Couple Visits Antrich Parents Sunday
Mr and Mrs Erwin A Kasper spent Sunday at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs John Antrich.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erwin A. Kasper
John Antrich
McKenzies Visit Antrichs in Moulton
Mr and Mrs Louis McKenzie and their son Philip Alexander of Houston spent the past weekend with Mr and Mrs John Antrich in Moulton.
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Louis McKenzie
Philip Alexander
Houston
John Antrich
Moulton
Editor and Lady Tour Printing Establishments
The editor and lady spent Friday visiting printing establishments in Shiner Gonzales Nixon Stockdale Floresville Karnes City Kenedy Runge Nordheim Yorktown and Cuero. They reported a severe wind but found the people content and hopeful for better conditions.
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Shiner
Gonzales
Nixon
Stockdale
Floresville
Karnes City
Kenedy
Runge
Nordheim
Yorktown
Cuero
Northern lights sighted and Red Cross chairmen named
The editor and a companion witnessed the Aurora Borealis in the northern sky for about ten minutes. Mrs. George von Lienen is named chairwoman of the Moulton Branch of the Lavaca County Red Cross with Mr. Geiger of Hallettsville as county chairman. A Red Cross anniversary broadcast from Geneva will be aired on August 22 with leaders Norman J. Davis and Max Huber, plus Army Band music. The Red Cross roll call runs from Armistice Day to Thanksgiving Day.
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Cuero
George von Lienen
Moulton
Lavaca County
American Red Cross
Geiger of
Hallettevile
Red Cross
Treaty of Geneva
NBC Blue
Norman J. Davis
St Large
League of National Red Cross Societies
Max Huber
International Red Cross Committee
Geneva
United States Army Band
Henri Dunant
Battle of
Solferino
Dunant
Gonzales County Pioneer Succumbs
Waelder Texas August 16 Funeral services were held for Mrs Alice Johnston 89 who died at her Saturn home Monday Interment was in Saturn cemetery Rev Hall Wingo officiating She left four sons Buck Earl Jeff and Joe Johnston all in the area Thirteen grandchildren and several great grandchildren survive her Her family helped settle the county's early history.
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Waelder
Texas
Alice Johnston
Saturn
Saturn Cemetery
Hall Wingo
Buck
Earl
Jeff
Joe Johnston
Bill Novosad Promoted to Store Manager at Local Piggly Wiggly
Bill Novosad, longtime employee at the local Piggly Wiggly, has been promoted to store manager and assumed duties Tuesday. Allen Harbert, previously manager here, has transferred to Store No. 1 in Yoakum.
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Bill Novosad
Allen Harbert
Yoakum
S. P. J. S. T. Lodge 25th Anniversary Celebration
S P J S T Lodge Branch No 121 marks its twenty fifth jubilee at Dickson School on Sunday August 27. Dinner at 1130 AM features entertainment and music throughout the day with a dance in the evening.
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S.P. J.S. T. Lodge
Dickson
Farmers League Meeting At Moulton High School
The Moulton Branch of the Farmers League will hold its regular monthly meeting at the Moulton High School auditorium next Monday night beginning at 8 15 o clock. Members and man members are urged to attend.
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Moulton
Farmers’ League
Moulton High School
Farmers Receive Marketing Cards
Representatives of the county department of agriculture distributed marketing cards to cotton growers of this section last week Thursday.
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County Department of Agriculture
New Galveston Causeway Dedicated in Texas
Galveston Texas August 15. The new 2 500 000 dollar Galveston causeway linking the island to the mainland was officially dedicated with Sen Tom Connally Rep J Mansfield and state county city officials attending. Harry Hines cut the ribbon opening the bridge to traffic though it had been in use since last November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galveston
Texas
United States
Tom Connally
Insurance Association Elects President Yoakum
M Rathkamp elected grand president of the Hoeckheim Prairie Mutual Fire and Storm Insurance association replacing J J Kuck who died. H 4H Stratiman named to the board of directors to fill the vacancy.
Yoakum Minister Resigns to Accept Victoria Call
Rev. Paul Stevens pastor of the Yoakum Church of Christ for three years has resigned to accept a call to Victoria. The move was announced in Yoakum on August 9.
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Yoakum
Paul Stevens
Yoakum Church of Christ
Victoria
Fate De Spain and Miss Virginia Wise Return Home
Fate De Spain and Miss Virginia Wise of Laredo have returned home after visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. O R Cluise.
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Fate de Spain
Virginia Wise
Laredo
O.r.cluise
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Cuero Music Lovers
O. W. Casey
R. E. Echols
Maynard Casey
Wallace Casey
Gonzales County
S. P. J. S. T. Lodge
Farmers League Meeting
Insurance Association
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