Hallettsville Plans Centennial Observance
Hallettsville officials outline plans for the town centennial on October 14 15 with a Miss Hallettsville contest from 60 nominees, rodeo carnival kiddies parade and amateur hour led by Mrs James Strole, a fireworks display, and appearances by South and Central Texas bands and Governor Elect W Lee O Daniel and his Hillbilly Boys.
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Hallettsville
Chamber of Commerce
Gonzales
Yorktown
James Strole
South
Central Texas
W. Lee O’daniel
Hillbilly Boys
Yoakum Peanuts Being Harvested
In Yoakum on August 13 farmers will start harvesting about 1500 acres of peanuts. O C Wagner notes expected yields of 12 to 20 bushels per acre depending on rainfall, with prices around 1.00 dollar per bushel. George P Barron, president of the Chamber of Commerce, says the chamber will help buy threshing machinery.
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Yoakum
O. C. Wagner
George P. Barron
Chamber of Commerce
Man Dies of Stroke After Car Wreck
Hallettsville Texas August 18. William J Campion crashed his car into a fence with his wife aboard. They were treated for cuts and bruises when a stroke was found. He died a few hours later at a hospital. He was 65. Burial was Saturday afternoon. Survivors include his widow a son Wilburn Campion of Arizona and a daughter Mrs Elsie Marie Gay of San Antonio.
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Hallettsville
Texas
William J. Campion
Wilburn Campion
Arizona
Elsie Marie Gay
San Antonio
Yoakum Youth Victim of Rifle Accident
Yoakum reports high school sophomore Tommy Lowrance, son of Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Lowrance, injured by a .22 rifle during a hunting incident earlier in the week. He suffered fractures to fingers on his right hand and is hospitalized.
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Yoakum
Tommy Lowrance
Shiner ISD approves $20000 bond for auditorium gym
The Shiner Independent School District votes a $20,000 bond to supplement a PWA grant for an auditorium gymnasium. The measure passed 208 to 188. It also authorizes a maintenance tax levy to exceed 85 cents per $100 valuation, voter approval 197 to 184.
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Shiner Independent School
PWA
Please replaces Keep off the Grass signs at New York World’s Fair
In 1939 New York World’s Fair grounds test signs read Please replacing harsh Keep off the Grass notices. Miss Betty Rafferty smiles at the friendlier approach as JT notes the change may be better understood and appreciated by the public.
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New York
lIn
Betty Rafferty
Protection For The Jobless In Washington
A Senatorial Committee probes charges of political influence in funds for the jobless. Across states Congress members push stricter rules to curb improper practices. Public funds must be impartial and efficient ensuring aid equals the needs, without political pressure.
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Washington
Congress
America
Careful Reading of Eagle Ads Could Save You
Read the Eagle advertisements each week for potential savings. The column emphasizes checking the ads to possibly cut costs on a subscription and daily purchases.
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The
Eagle
Army maneuvers near San Antonio witnessed by political leaders
Governor James V. Allred and gubernatorial nominees W. Lee O’Daniel and Leon C. Phillips observed army maneuvers near San Antonio last week, highlighting bipartisan interest in military training.
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James V. Allred
W. Lee O’daniel
Leon C. Phillips
Oklahoma
San Antonio
Relief rolls fall slightly in 108 cities
The Social Security Board reported 866,992 people were on state and local relief across 108 major cities, a 1 percent decline from June.
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Washington
Social Security Board
Mrs Eugene Herzik Visits Relatives in Moulton
Mrs Eugene Herzik of Schulenburg visited relatives in Moulton on Wednesday.
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Eugene Herzik
Schulenburg
Moulton
Subscription Offer for Eagle and Farm News
The Moulton Eagle and the Semi-Weekly Farm News offer combined subscriptions for $2.50 per year. Subscriptions are available at the stated rates for full year service.
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Moulton Eagle
Paul C Boethel Spotted in Moulton on Friday
Paul C Boethel of Hallettsville was seen in Moulton on Friday, highlighting a local movement or visit.
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Paul C. Boethel
Hallettsville
Moulton
San Antonio Youth Spends Sunday with Parents
Jesse Rehmet of San Antonio spent Sunday with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Vince Rehmet.
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Jesse Rehmet
San Antonio
Mrs
Vince Rehmet
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