Democratic Runoff Primary Saturday Election Details
The article notes the Democratic runoff will be held Saturday August 24 with voting at the Moulton precinct Central Power and Light office. Presiding judge George von Lienen and the ballot lists candidates for railroad commissioner supreme court justice district 28 state and county positions.
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Moulton
Central Power and Light Company
George von Lienen
Olin Culberson
Pierce Brooks
Supreme Court
James P. Alexander
H. S. Lattimore
M. A. Hobbs
Paul C. Boethel
Frank Matula
B. C. Randon
Pesce
Kaly Roberts
Henry Plume
Light turnout urged in run off primary election
Reports to this office warn of a light vote in the run off primary. The run off is as important as the first primary. Go to the polls Saturday and vote for candidates you believe will render the best service.
Moulton Fire Bazaar Planned for Herman Park
The Moulton Fire Department's annual bazaar is set for September 1 at Herman Park. Weather permitting a large attendance is expected as many volunteers offer help to support the fire department and its community work.
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Moulton
Census figures show 256 denominations and 55.8 million members
The census bureau report notes more than half of Americans lack church affiliation. The statement emphasizes ongoing religious outreach as work in the vineyard of the Lord.
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United States
Census Bureau
Opening Day Call To School Attendance
In coming weeks boys and girls will return to school to prepare for citizenship. Parents should begin sending children on opening day and maintain regular attendance throughout the session. Regular attendance helps a child rank near the top of the class.
Farley Resigns From Roosevelt Circle After 1938 Service
James A. Farley longtime Roosevelt insider since 1938 resigns effective August 31. He managed the 1932 and 1936 campaigns and is noted as a premier national organizer. Farley says he will enter business and previously stated he would put country above party despite being a Democrat.
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James A. Farley
Roosevelt
Farley
O Daniel Leads Texas Primary With 54.3 Percent Of Votes
Official tabulation shows 1 198 026 Texas citizens voted. Governor W Lee O Daniel received 645 646 votes, 54.3 percent, a margin of 101 981 over seven opponents. Attorney General Gerald Mann led among challengers but was unopposed.
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Texas
W.lee O’ Daniel
O’daniel
Gerald Mann
Crop Short Due to Heat Dims South Dakota Yields
Mrs. Charles Kula of Corman South Dakota writes relatives that crops thereabouts were cut short by extremely hot weather. She is the former Miss Helen Filipp, daughter of Mr and Mrs Ad Filipp of near Moulton.
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Charles Kula
Corman
South Dakota
Houston Visitors Plan Corpus Christi Stop
Here from Houston Mr and Mrs Charles Miladenka and daughter Lorraine spent the first of the week with Mr and Mrs John Mladenka. They also intend to visit in Corpus Christi before returning home.
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Charles Miladenka
Lorraine
Houston
John Mladenka
Corpus Christi
Yonne Wilson Fractures Collarbone After Bed Fall
Yonne Wilson daughter of Mr and Mrs J B Wilson sustained a collarbone fracture in a fall from her bed Wednesday of last week.
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Yonne Wilson
J. B. Wilson
Home from hospital Tom Shandera returns from Hallettsville
Tom Shandera has come home from Hallettsville where he received hospital treatment and is reported to be doing nicely.
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Tom Shandera
Hallettsville
Cotton Receipts at Moulton Reach Nine Hundred Fifteen Bales
Cotton receipts at Moulton totaled 915 bales up to 60 o'clock Wednesday afternoon, according to the report of Public Weight Ad. A. Haas.
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Moulton
Public Weighet
Ad. A. Haas
New Grocery and Meat Market Nears September Opening
Ed Pundt announces his new business house is nearing completion and he expects to open a grocery and meat market about September 1.
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Ed. Pundt
Interesting Sport News From The Lone Star State
The article notes protected ringtail cats in Texas and Louisiana and reports many in Texas. It mentions muskrat pelts value, lynx name origin, crocodile size, and laws on wolves, poultry protection, various game animals, bats protection, and bird hunting limits in Texas.
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Texas
Louisiana
Canada
Graduation Day At University Of James Theodore Jaeggli Jr
More than seven hundred fifty candidates will receive degrees at the August 26 commencement. Arnold Rudolph Papacek of Moulton and Karline Marie Berkenhoff with Florine Theresa Berkenhoff of Shiver will earn Bachelor of Business Administration and Bachelor of Arts degrees respectively.
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University of Texas
James Theodore Jaeggli, Jr
J.T. Jaeggli
Arnold Rudolph Papacek
R. B. Papacek
Moulton
Karline Marie Berkenhoff
Florine Theresa Berkenhoff
Shiver
Moulton Enters Playoff After 4 1 Victory
The Moulton baseball team beat Sweet Home 4 to 1 at Sulphur Park Sunday afternoon. Heger struck out 9 and Schneider 8 for Sweet Home. Moulton advances to face Sweet Home again at Sulphur Park Sunday afternoon.
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Moulton
Sulphur Park
Heger
Pohler
Sweet Home
Schneider
Dullye
Schneiders
Fire Roars Through Cedar Springs Home of Joe Albrecht
A Tuesday night blaze in Cedar Springs School section destroyed Joe Albrecht’s home between 11 and 12 o'clock. The family woke to smoke in the bedroom but could not save household goods. Albrecht carried $600 insurance on the residence.
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Joe Albrecht
Cedar Springs
Albrecht
Mrs Otto Vogt Taken to John Sealy Hospital
Mrs Otto Vogt was taken to John Sealy Hospital in Galveston on Monday for treatment. She had become very ill last week, accompanied by Mr Vogt, Mr and Mrs Rudie Mueller and Louis Pietsch who assisted in the trip.
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Otto Vogt
John Sealy Hospital
Galveston
Newman Family Heads to Minnesota for Visit
Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Newman and children, with L. Sylvester of Yoakum, left Friday for Minnesota to spend several weeks visiting home folks and friends.
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E. C. Newman
L. Sylvester
Yoakum
Minnesota
Legion Convention Nominates State Commander Ed Riedel
The American Legion held its annual convention in Laredo this week electing Ed Riedel of San Angelo as state commander for the coming year Ft Worth was chosen as the next convention city.
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American Legion
Laredo
Ed. Riedel
San Angelo
Ft. Worth
Moulton Couples Celebrate Wedding Fifty Years
A Moulton couple marked their fiftieth wedding anniversary on Sunday August 18 with a day of merriment at their home. Mr. Filipp, 70, and Mrs. Filipp, 68, were married in Moulton with Rev. Father Forrest officiating. Many relatives and friends attended, with tributes from Prof. Ned Helm Robert Brandl and Wm. Brilling.
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F. L. Filipp
Moulton
Filipp
Mary Miculka
Frances Eoff
Pat Flowers
Billie Ruth Eoff
Arbor Street
Long Beach
California
Robert Brandi
Henry Sklar
Joe Filipp
East Bernard
Ned Helms
Westhoff
J. W. Lindoer
Piacedo
L. B. Sklar
Sealy
W. H. Brilling
Henry Miculka
Fred Wilks
Wall Gillett
San Antonio
C. Q. Miculka
Rosanky
Charles Micul
William Miculka
William Hohlt
Henry E. Fehrenkamp
Antoinette Windel
F. P. Raub
Charles Coldewey
Hallettsville
Birthday Celebration for Mrs George von Lienen
Mrs George von Lienen celebrated her birthday anniversary Sunday with a gathering of relatives. Attending were Mr Frank Chandler and family and Mrs Sophie Kempe of Shiner, Mr and Mrs G J Bohnenkamp of Moulton, Mr and Mrs Henry Bohnenkamp of San Antonio, Mr Rudie Wiedemann and family, Mr Tom Beal and family and Miss Hilda Wiedemann of Fiatonia, Mr and Mrs Julius Holubee and Mr and Mrs Kiddie von Lienen of Hallettsville.
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George von Lienen
Frank Chandler
Sophie Kempe
Shiner
G. J. Bohnenkamp
Moulton
Henry Bohnenkamp
San Antonio
Rudie Wiedemann
Tom Beal
Hilda Wiedemann
Fiatonia
Julius Holubee
Kiddie von Lienen
Hallettsville
Minister Frank Holland to Preach at Old Moulton Church
Reverend C A Dickson asks the Eagle to announce that Rev. Frank Holland from Yoakum will occupy the pulpit at Old Moulton Church Sunday morning at 11 and Sunday evening at 8.
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C.A. Dickson
The
Eagle
Frank Holland
Funeral Service for Mrs. George Placke Attended
Mr. F. C. Kaase Miss Helen Urban and Miss Helen Kaase attended funeral services for Mrs. George Placke in Giddings last week. Mrs. Placke was a sister to Mr. Kaase.
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F. C. Kaase
Helen Urban
Helen Kaase
George Placke
Giddings
Placke
Kaase
West Families Visit and Return Home
The Jezek family of West Texas visited the Miku lik and Knesek families and returned home last Saturday.
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Frank J. Jezek
West, Texas
Joe Mikulik
Edwin J. Knesek
Scouts Enjoy Outing by Guadalupe River
Members of the Moulton Boy Scout troop and their scoutmaster spend a week on the Guadalupe river near Dreyer enjoying outdoor activities and camaraderie.
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Moulton
Guadalupe River
Dreyer
Democratic Parley in Mineral Wells Convened Tuesday
The state democratic convention will convene at Mineral Wells on Tuesday September 10. Party officials expect delegates from across the state to attend and set the party platform and nominate statewide candidates.
Fehrenkamp and Wells Attend Ninth District Lumbermen's Meet
Victor O Fehrenkamp and his son Gordon Wells attended the Ninth District Lumbermen's Convention in Victoria on Wednesday evening drawing local business and industry figures to the event.
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Victor O. Fehrenkamp
Gordon Wells
Lumbermen’s
Victoria
Willkie Accepted GOP Nomination in Elwood Indiana
Wendell L Willkie officially accepted the Republican presidential nomination at his hometown Elwood Indiana in front of about 250000 people He pledged to move production and make democracy work again opposing the president's foreign policy.
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Wendell L. Willkie
Elwood
Indiana
Willkie
State School Tax Reduced Eight Cents by Tax Board
The automatic tax board cut the state ad valorem rate by eight cents to 69 cents per $100. Support for public schools drops to 27 cents from 85, while general fund and Confederate pension fund rates stay at 35 and 7 cents respectively. The 1940-41 rate was set unanimously in open session. last year the meeting was held behind closed doors. Board members are Governor W. Lee O Daniel, Comptroller George H Sheppard, and Treasurer Charley Lockhart.
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W. Lee O’daniel
George H. Sheppard
Charley Lockhart
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Moulton Fire Department
Lutheran Brotherhood
Moulton Lutheran Brotherhood
Luther Hall
Emil Helweg
Jev. E. Jacobs
American Lutheran Church
Brotherhood
Rev. E. Jacobs
William Wachtendorf
Fred F. Fehrenkamp
Old Moulton
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