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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1938
Page
1
The Moulton School district would receive a 20475 grant from the Federal Public Works Administration once the project is approved. Taxpayers would vote on a 25000 bond to cover the local share for remodeling the existing high school.
Frank M. McGrew submits a political advertisement asserting honesty and ten years of law enforcement experience and asking Lavaca County voters for support on August 27, 1988. He highlights roles as deputy constable, deputy sheriff, and Special Investigator for Texas and pledges to uphold law and county dignity.
Mrs George von Lienen observed her birthday anniversary last week Thursday with relatives and friends. Refreshments were served. Attendees included Rev C A Lehne and family of Redburg Julius Holubee and family of Hallettsville Frank Chandler and family H Kempe of Shiver Tom Beale and children Rudie Wiedeman and children Harry Wiedeman and Miss Hilda Wiedeman of Flatonia E Jacobs and children and Mrs G J Bohnenkap and others.
Mrs. Josephine Meiserschlaeger died August 22 at age nearly ninety while living with Mr. and Mrs. Joe Gold in Old Moulton. Funeral at St. Joseph's Church and burial in Moulton Catholic Cemetery were conducted by Rev. Joseph Kopp. A fuller obituary will appear next week. The Eagle offers condolences to survivors.
The Trail Drivers of Texas announce their 23rd annual reunion at the Gunter Hotel in San Antonio starting October 6 with a day of business meetings and an old time dance at night. An annual ball is set for October 7 at Municipal Auditorium, followed by a barbecue and roundup dance at Memorial Hall on October 8. Members are urged to bring a relic and a new member.
A collection of brief quotes from classical and religious writers. The sayings praise seizing opportunities, self knowledge, moral victory, and making the most of the present moment. Includes lines attributed to Demosthenes Walter Malone Mary Baker Eddy John Flavel Samuel Johnson and Sam Walter Foss.
The Crippled Children's Clinic planned at Memorial Hospital in Houston for September 1 has been postponed to September 7. The Eagle reports the change in the schedule for the event serving children with disabilities.
Mrs. Pren Lockwell and her daughters Jewell and Iva Sue Jaeggi attended a B T U camp at San Marcos Academy last week in an event noted by local records.
The State of Texas in Nueces County reports the arrest of Mose Shelton in connection with the murder of two Black women and a Black man in Hallettsville. Official records outline charges and custody status as of the latest docket update.
A. P. McElroy seeks re election as Lavaca County Sheriff citing affidavits by Nueces County officers about the arrest of Moses Shelton in Corpus Christi on August 6th. The documents defend McElroy and criticize rival claims while urging voters to support his record and duty.
Moulton voters will cast ballots at City Hall in the Democratic runoff primary Saturday August 27. Polls open from 8 A M to 7 P M.
Mrs Carrol Norris and her daughter Dana along with Mrs J F Pearson of Waco spent the past weekend visiting at the home of Rev and Mrs C A Dickson.
Brenham couple, Mr. and Mrs. Herman L. Zschappel, join Texas delegation departing on the Sunshine Special to Minneapolis for the Alaska Cruise Convention of Northwestern Life Insurance. The report also notes Texas is home to 881 pilots and 575 aircraft, with licenses issued to 470 ships.
Harry Schodde, 41, cousin to W. H. Schodde and Mrs H W Haase of Moulton, died Sunday at Lake Erie Ohio. He was born there and became a successful local businessman. Surviving: widow, one daughter, mother, one brother, two sisters. He and his brother visited Moulton in 1980 and made many friends there. The Eagle extends sympathy to the bereaved.
Representatives of the Lavaca County Department of Agriculture distributed cotton tags to farmers in the region on Tuesday. They plan to distribute additional tags next Tuesday.
Report highlights that U S postal workers traverse more than a million miles each day. It notes the vast scale of mail delivery across cities and rural routes with emphasis on workforce effort and logistics.
The Moulton Boy Scouts gathered Thursday night at Sulphur Park for an outing. Participants included Sam Jaeggli Jr, Fred Fehrenkamp Jr, Gordon Fehrenkamp, Victor Fehrenkamp, Taylor Biehunke, Edward Fehrenkamp, Larry Beyer, William Pundt Jr, Lester Fisbeck, Frank Wagner Jr, Harvey Wagner, and Harold Knape. They had supper, swam for an hour, then returned home the next morning with Assistant Scoutmaster Weldon Knape in charge. The group thanks Sulphur Park owner Jake Kurtz for courtesies shown.
The Moulton Schools will open September 12 for the 1938 39 term announced by Superintendent Cernosek. Details on the opening and changes in faculty and program will be published later as plans are studied.
Move to Yoakum Mr Joe C Kopecky and family longtime Moulton residents moved to Yoakum Monday. Mr Kopecky accepted employment in a drug store there. The family has many friends here whose best wishes accompany them to their new home.
A baby boy arrived Thursday August 18 to brighten the home of Mr. and Mrs. Otto Pagel in Hallettsville. Mrs. Pagel is the former Miss Emily Darilek daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Emil Darilek of this place. The Eagle extends congratulations.
Bill Cornelson and his Schulenburg orchestra will perform old time and modern music for the dance in connection with the annual bazaar in Moulton on October 9 under the sponsorship of the Moulton Fire Department.
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