Moulton Run-off Yields 265 Votes in Saturday Election
In Moulton a low turnout produced 265 votes in the Saturday run-off, down from 401 in the first primary. Results show Martin Dies 258 for Congressman at large, Culver 148 and Bell 109 for Supreme Court Place 1, Lane 157 and Thompson 107 for Ninth District Congress. County totals: Lane 1775, Thompson 834. Election officers listed include Merrem and von Lienen among others.
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Martin Dies
Supreme Court
Frank P. Culver
Spurgeon Bell
Congress
Ninth District
T. W. Buckshot Lane
Clark W. Thompson
Malvin K. Merrem
George von Lienen
Albert Pustejovsky
John Havlik
William Lee Young
E. A. Oehl
M. K
Moulton to Introduce Dial Telephone System
Floyd Reed of Southwestern Bell announces installation of dial telephones in Moulton as October changeover approaches. For a transition period subscribers will retain both crank and dial phones. Do not use dial sets until connected. continue magneto calls. Western Electric crews install equipment in the new building and notify exact change time.
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Moulton
Floyd Reed
Southwestern Bell Telephone Company
Reed
Western Electric
Campaign update and events highlight from Texas and nation
With primary elections done voters decide between Stevenson and Eisenhower by November 4. Texas Republicans open Eisenhower headquarters in Fort Worth with Governor Thornton of Colorado participating. Adlai Stevenson plans a Labor Day speech in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The American Legion holds its 34th convention in New York with about 100000 delegates weighing Korea policy. A new Christian National Party backs General Douglas MacArthur on ballots in 28 states including Texas. The Moulton Volunteer Fire Department hosts a dance at VFW Hall August 31 with Henry Brosch Orchestra to support the department.
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Texas
Eisenhower
Fort Worth
Dan Thornton
Colorado
Adlai Stevenson
United States
Grand Rapids
Michigan
Truman
Christian National Party
Douglas MacArthur
Moulton
V. F. W. Hall
Henry Brosch
Fire Department
Thompson Wins Re election by 250 votes in Ninth District
The Texas Election Bureau on Wednesday announced the reelection of Congressman Clark W. Thompson of the Ninth District by 250 votes. He was opposed by T. W. Buckshot Lane of Wharton.
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Clark W. Thompson
Texas Election Bureau
Thomp
T. W. Buckshot Lane
Wharton
Manning Sells Pressing Shop To New Owner
W. B. Manning sold his pressing and cleaning shop to Frank Cinadr last week Friday. Manning operated the business for years and Cinadr will take charge on September 1.
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W. B. Manning
Frank Cinadr
Manning
Cinadr
Firemen to Meet In Yorktown
The Guadalupe Firemen's Association will hold its semi annual convention in Yorktown Sunday October 12. The program includes speakers firemen's pumper races and various entertainment features.
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Guadalupe Firemen’s Association
Yorktown
Lions Club Holds Meeting in Moulton Guests attend from Shiner and nearby towns
The Moulton Lions Club met on Thursday night August 21 with eleven members and four guests Don Kasper of Shiner Rev John Matocha Dr Clyde Williams Jr and W B Manning of Moulton. Kasper recently returned from Korea spoke on the war and answered audience questions.
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Moulton Lions Club
Don Kasper
Shiner
John Matocha
Clyde Williams Jr
W. B. Manning
Moulton
Korea
Mr. Kasper
Hunting Fishing Licenses to Be On Sale Soon
The Texas Game and Fish Commission says new hunting and fishing licenses will be available before September 1, with about 2400 state agents handling distribution. Licenses range from 1.65 dollars for individuals to 200 dollars for wholesale fish and oyster dealers. Approximately 325000 fishing and 350000 hunting licenses were issued this fiscal year.
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Austin
Teras Game & Fish Commission
Turkey crop tops last year in Washington markets
Washington farmers report a record Thanksgiving and Christmas turkey crop with supplies larger than in the previous year. Strong output boosts markets as holiday demand rises.
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Washington
Austin Man Donates NBC Gift Funds to Cancer Association
C T Johnson an Austin insurance man and building contractor pictured with emcee Tommy Barrett on NBC Welcome Travelers donated gifts valued at 750 to the Travis County Cancer Association. Johnson while at the Democratic National Convention told of selling a million dollar war bond and urged support for a local cancer hospital. He received desk and addressing equipment and hundreds of telegrams praising the cancer project.
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C. T. Johnson
Austin
Tommy Bartlett
Chicago
Johnson
George Hershey
Travis County Cancer Association
Barrett
Moulton
Texas
Inspect Home Heating Units Now
This article urges inspecting home heating units in the slack repair season to prevent failures and fires. It advises professional guidance, clearing surrounding debris, storing kindling in galvanized cans, and using fireproofing near units to ensure efficiency and safety.
Jerome Darileks Welcome 8-Pound Baby Boy Michael
Mr and Mrs Jerome Darilek of Komensky are very happy over the arrival of an 8 pound boy born at the Shiner Hospital Saturday August 23 at 11 35 P M His name is Michael The Darileks now have a girl and a boy.
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Jerome Darilek
Komensky
Shiner Hospital
Michael
Darileks
Shiner Postmaster Ed Herder Announces Retirement
Ed Herder, Shiner postmaster for 37 years, received notice last Thursday of retirement effective October 31 under Civil Service rules requiring postmasters to retire at age 70. He is convalescing at home and plans to spend more time with the Fire Department and on his cattle and farm land.
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Ed. Herder
Shiner
Civil Service
Herder
Postal Department
Fire Department
Mrs. Geo. Baur Buried Wednesday
Mrs. George Baur 82 longtime Moulton resident died Tuesday August 26 at 2 15 AM at the home of her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs S A Wunderlich in Houston Her body was taken to Moulton and laid in state at Smith Funeral Chapel with services held Wednesday at 4 00 PM An extended notice will follow in The Eagle next week.
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George Baur
Moulton
S. A. Wunderlich
Houston
Smith Funeral Chapel
The
Eagle
Monte Hale to Appear in Hallettsville Rodeo
Hollywood star Monte Hale and his troupe travel to Hallettsville for a three night rodeo from September 4 to 6. The event features Old Timers Trail Drive reenactments with Hale mingling with cowboys and ranchers. Local ranchers Leo Gerdes Otto Borchers and others organize, with 150 head of stock from Rusty Thomas and Jim Clipson for the show and a musical program by Gage Nell Rees.
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Monte Hale
Hollywood
Hallettsville
Hallett
Sville
South
Texas
Hale
Southwest
Leo Gerdes
Gerdes
Otto Borchers
Claude Barnes
A. T. Fenner
Tom Miller
Bill Borchers
Rusty Thomas
Jim Clipson
Eagle Lake
Gage Nell Rees
Hruskas Move To Houston
Mr and Mrs Lad Hruska and sons Eugene and Everett moved to Houston last week. The Hruskas were active locally with civic work. Mr Hruska led the Moulton Lions Club and was president of Moulton Lodge No 165 S P J S T and of the Moulton Parent Teacher Association. Mrs Hruska belonged to the Lutheran Ladies Aid Society. The family long operated Ye Apothecary Shoppe here, which was discontinued weeks ago.
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Lad Hruska
Eugene
Everett
Houston
Hruska
Moulton Lions Club
Moulton Lodge No. 165
Moulton Parent Teacher Association
Lutheran Ladies’ Aid Society
Mr. Hruska
University of Houston
Health chief demands less federal control for Texas public health
Dr. Cox state health officer Geo W Cox calls for the state to fund its health program with more per capita money to reduce reliance on federal funds. He argues for state prestige and ownership while planning a 50 cent per person appropriation as a path to lessen federal domination and sustain standards.
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Geo. W. Cox
Dallas Times-Herald
Associated Press
Dallas- Times-Herald
Cox
Machacek Promoted to Sergeant First Class in Korea
William J. Machacek of Flatonia Texas has been promoted to Sergeant First Class while serving with the 40th Infantry Division on the central front in Korea. He arrived in Korea in January and serves as a squad leader in Company K of the 223rd Infantry Regiment.
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40Th Infantry
Korea
William J. Machacek
Ray H. Machacek
Flatonia
Texas
Machacek
223Rd Infantry Regiment
Windecker Family Wedding Alters Zion Lutheran Schedule
Rev. and Mrs. K Windecker and Miss Anita attend their son’s wedding in Milford Texas on Saturday night August 30. Zion Lutheran Church moves Sunday services to 7 45 PM for the occasion, instead of the morning schedule.
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K. Windecker
Anita
Milford
Texas
Zion Lutheran Church
Yoakum Bulldogs Open Grid Season at Home Versus Bobcats
The Yoakum Bulldogs start the football season with a home game against the South San Antonio Bobcats on Sept. 12. Coach Tommy Marshall says eleven lettermen return, led by End Wally Williams and Quarterbacks Kenneth Ray Hagan and Bill Mobley.
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Yoakum
Yoakum Bulldogs
South San Antonio Bobcats
Tommy Marshall
Wally Williams
Edwin Garcia
James Jahn
Kenneth Williams
Murray Means
Cleo Cooper
Milton Mier
Kenneth Ray Hagan
Bill Mobley
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