Governor Sterling Calls Special Session
Governor Sterling convenes an extraordinary Texas legislature session in Austin on Tuesday August 30 to consider tax relief. Proposals include shifting road bond costs to the state highway fund, waiving delinquent tax penalties if paid by January 31 1933, and amending laws governing investments by life insurers and building loan associations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. S. Sterling
Austin
State
Gislation
Texas
Clemancy issue denial by Arnold Freytag in Lavaca counties
Lavaca county candidate Arnold Freytag denies a rumor that he promised to pave every street in Moulton with concrete if elected. He offers $100 cash to anyone who can prove he made the statement, declaring the claim untrue.
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Moulton
Lavaca County
Arnold Freytag
Republicans Nominate Texas State Candidates
At the Dallas state convention last week Republicans named Orville Bullington of Wichita Falls for governor and Ben Sass of Galveston for lieutenant governor. They called for strict enforcement of the 18th amendment both nationally and within Texas.
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Republicans
Texas
Dallas
Orville Bullington
Wichita Falls
Ben Sass
Galveston
Henry Krueger Seeks Precinct 6 Constable Runoff
A candidate announces intention to run in the runoff primary for constable in Precinct 6 on August 27. Henry Krueger pledges to uphold duties to the best of his ability and asks for voter support.
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Henry Krueger
Kieshnik and Raabe Tie Noted Local Nuptials
Ernst Kieshnik and Mrs Johanne Raabe were married at the Kieshnik home with Justice A J Darilek officiating. Immediate relatives and a few friends witnessed the ceremony. The Eagle wishes them happiness. Also visiting were Mrs B R Lewis and son of San Antonio and Barney Wotipka of Flamonia.
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Ernst Kieshnik
Johanne Raabe
Nurgery
Kieshnik
Justice of the Peace
A. J. Darilek
R. Lewis
San Antonio
Barney Wotipka
Flamonia
Sam Jaeggli
Novohrad School to Celebrate Golden Jubilee
Novohrad school marks its golden jubilee on Sunday September 4 with a barbecue dinner. Former teachers J F Bozka of Hallettsville A F Parma of Granger and County Superintendent Frank Schoppe of Hallettsville will give addresses. An old time dance will follow at night.
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Novohrad School
J. F. Bozka
Hallettsville
A. F. Parma
Granger
Frank Schoppe
In Memoriam for Brother Smith Lea zar
Moulton Lodge No. 298 A F and A M records the death of Bro Smith Lea zar who joined March 11 1914. The lodge offers sympathy to his wife and son drapes in mourning for thirty days and prints these resolutions in Memoriam to honor his memory and virtues.
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Smith Leazar
Moulton Lodge
A. F
A. M
Moulton Lodge No
Moulton Eagle
Bazaar and Lunch At Catholic Parish Hall
A good crowd attended a bazaar and lunch at the Catholic parish hall on Sunday August 21 under the Christian Mothers Society sponsorship. Proceeds supported the church. John V. Havlik’s orchestra furnished music in the afternoon and evening.
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Christian Mothers’ Society
John V. Havlik
Henry J Schornack for Tax Collector
Local voter reminder urging support for Henry J Schornack in the upcoming election. He pledges to serve as a real servant if victorious and to remain a friend if defeated.
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Henry J. Schornack
Tax Payers Rally At Sulphur Park Pool
Taxpayers rally planned at Sulphur Park Swimming Pool on the highway between Shiner and Moulton. The event occurs Thursday August 25 at 8 p m with prominent speakers explaining the issue.
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Sulphur Park
Shiner
Moulton
Superintendent W E Smith Visits Hallettsville on Business
Superintendent W. E. Smith spent Monday in Hallettsville on official business meeting local officials and inspecting facilities.
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W. E. Smith
Hallettsville
Otto Strach Visits Cousin After 54 Years Reunion
Otto Strach and family of Runnels County meet Otto Urban and his daughter Miss Helen in a long awaited reunion. It is their first meeting in 54 years and the cousins share a family visit on Monday.
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Otto Strach
Runnels County
Otto Urban
Helen
Mr. Strach
Mr. Urban
Family trip to Eagle Pass praised by Smith party
Mr and Mrs F C Smith and children Reginald and Lorena Ruth with Mrs R H Bourgeois drove to Eagle Pass Sunday, returning the same day. They report a fine trip and pleasant outing.
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F. C. Smith
Reginald and
Lorena Ruth
R. H. Bourgeois
Hagle Pass
One Family of 75 in Lockhart Texas
Pablo Alba, a thrifty Mexican farmer, heads a clan of about 75 in Lockhart. The 23 children include 20 boys and one deceased girl, with several sons married. The family all attend the Presbyterian Mexican Chapel and travel in a farm truck and car to services, forming a tight, self contained Mexican settlement. Alba, resident over 50 years, recalls owning an early wagon and fine work horses and recalls weekly shopping in the square.
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Lockhart
Texas
Pablo Alba
Presbyterian
Alba
Lavaca County Tax Collector candidate seeks re election
A Lavaca County candidate writes to voters ahead of the run off primary on August 27 asking for support in re election. The appeal promises honesty economy and the best of service if reelected.
Moulton Citizens Aid Hurricane Sufferers
Geier-Merrem Post No. 892 American Legion with the Ladies Auxiliary collected donations for hurricane victims in West Columbia last week. Local residents responded generously, and visitors to the storm area describe the damage as immense and hard to comprehend.
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Geier-Merrem
American Legion
Ladies’ Auxiliary
West Columbia
Moulton
Lavaca County runoff race appeal for county commissioner
To the voters of Precincts 2 and 6 Lavaca County the candidate asks for support in the upcoming runoff on August 27. If elected they promise to serve with honesty economy and a just administration.
Cotton Receipts in Moulton Reach 1150 Bales
Public Weigher Charles Welfi reports 1 150 bales of new cotton marketed in Moulton up to 5:00 p m Wednesday afternoon August 24.
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Charles Welfi
Moulton
Bourgeois Visiting Friar in Patterson Louisiana
Mrs. R H Bourgeois of Patterson Louisiana is visiting her friend Mrs. F C Smith.
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R- H. Bourgeois
Patterson
Louisiana
F. C. Smith
Smith Leazar Buried Friday
Smith Leazar local manager of the Central Power and Light Company died suddenly August 18 after starting work. Funeral Friday at 4:30 p.m. at the home conducted by Rev. Dixon and Rev. Falkenberg with burial in Moulton Public Cemetery under Moulton Lodge 298 A F and A M. He was 54, survived by his widow Stella, son Melvin of San Antonio, brother Will Leazar Kerrville, sister Mrs Minnie Fuller Camp Wood.
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Moulton Public
Moulton Lodge No
Moulton
W. E. Smith
Edmund Meyer
G. J. Bohnenkamp
O. W. Davis
W. O. Fehrenkamp
John Thompson
Mr. Leazar
Old Moulton
Stella Thornton
Moulton Light and Power Company
Central Power and Light Company
Moulton Chamber of Commerce
Melvin
San Antonio
Will Leazar
Kerrville
Minnie Fuller
Camp Wood
Eagle
Democratic Runoff Election Set for August Twenty Seventh
The Runoff Primary outlines the August 27 election date and urges qualified voters to participate. It emphasizes citizen duty to evaluate candidate records impartially and cast an informed vote for those believed best for the public interest.
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Eagle
Births and Family News From Local Homes
The column records births for families near Moulton and Flatonia. A boy is reported for Ed Wo tipka, with August 10 in the notice. Gus Fisbeck welcomes a son born August 19 near Moulton. Georgie Mae is the name of a girl born August 17 to Frank Barta of Flatonia. The Eagle extends congratulations. Mr. C. C. Perkins and son Dimmitt Otto return with Miss Winnie Knape to San Antonio.
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Ed. Wotipka
Moulton
Mrs
Gus, Fisbeck
Frank Barta
Flatonia
Georgie Mae
A Vote For Lower Taxes in Lavaca County
Campaign pamphlet asserts Governor Sterling would cut district road bond taxes by reimbursing state funds and shifting highway money. It contrasts Sterling with Ferguson proposals, urging voters to back Sterling for tax relief, including a proposed home tax exemption of 3000 dollars.
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Sterling
Lavaca
Ferguson
R. S. Sterling
Card of Thanks for Smith Leazar
We express our thanks for kindness sympathy and floral offerings after the death of our husband and father Smith Leazar. Your words of comfort help us carry on. Mrs Stella Leazar and Son and Daughter in Law.
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Smith Leazar
Stella Leazar
Edwin V Gallia Seeks Runoff Support for Commissioner
Edwin V Gallia asks voters in Proc 2 and 6 for support in the runoff primary on Saturday August 27. He pledges to administer the office honestly and economically to the best of his ability.
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Edwin V. Gallia
Notable San Antonio visitors greet Merrem family
Mr and Mrs D M White and Mr E T Merrem of San Antonio visited Mrs Leona Merrem and son Malvin on Sunday.
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D. M. White
E. T. Merrem
San Antonio
Leona Merrem
Malvin
Also Mentioned on This Page
Kieshnik- Raabe
Novohrad
E. D. Meyer, Victor O. Fehrenkamp, W. E. Smith
Tax Payers
Miriam A. Ferguson
Lavaca Co
Merchants State Bank
Moulton, Texas
Community Bank
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