Cotton Marketing Quotas Adopted Vote Details
Moulton cotton growers voted against cotton marketing quotas for 1940 with 291 total votes. For quotas 62, against 225, four marked incorrectly. The referendum overseen by Edgar Freytag and John J. Welff with coordinators. Lavaca county returns show 771 for and 1441 against. Texas totals: 132,623 for and 29 45 against. All cotton growing states: 803,059 for and 79,928 against.
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Moulton
Edgar Freytag
John J. Welff
Community E
Albert Pustejovsky
Ad. Vana
Farmers’ Leagué
Lavaca
Texas
Yoakum Bulldogs Win District Championship at Home
Yoakum defeats Bancroft Bulldogs of San Antonio 34 to 6 to clinch the district title on Friday night. Large local crowd on hand as Yoakum advances to meet Taylor for the regional championship in Lockhart on Friday night December 15.
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Yoakum Bulldogs
Yoakum
Burbank Bulldogs
San Antonio
Taylor
Lockhart
Town Decorates Moulton for Christmas
Town dresses up for the season as Christmas lights brighten the business district. Stores are filled with gifts for every family member and sales staff aid buyers in selecting fitting presents.
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Moulton
Texan Admiral Richardson to lead U S Fleet in 1940
Texan Admiral J O Richardson will become commander in chief of the United States fleet on January 6 1940 at age 61. He is the subject of a formal promotion to the top naval post.
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J. O. Richardson
United States Fleet
U.S. Cotton Crop Estimates Compared to Last Year
The year crop is seen at 11.792 million bales down from 11.845 million forecast and up from last year’s 11.743 million.
Opera Postponed In San Antonio Shuts Show Down
The opera Hanzl and Gretl scheduled for December 15 at the city auditorium in San Antonio is postponed due to illness among players. A new date will be announced later.
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Hanzl and Gretl
City Auditorium
San Antonio
Texas pension checks totaling 8.75 average mailed this month
The routine pension disbursement will be sent to 121 541 Texas pensioners this month. Dr Homer Price Rainey was inaugurated Saturday as president of the University of Texas. Thomas E Dewey of New York has opened his campaign for the Republican presidential nomination.
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Texas
Homer Price Rainey
University of Texas
Thomas E. Dewey
New York
Roosevelt movement shows up in whispers and debates
The text notes a draft Roosevelt movement that resurges occasionally with supporters speaking first while opponents will voice their views later. The piece hints at a political shift or discussion around Roosevelt but provides no firm action or outcome.
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Draft Roosevelt
Washington announces J N Gacoer bid for Democratic nomination
From Washington comes word that John Nance Gacoer will declare his candidacy for the Democratic presidential nomination after the Christmas holidays.
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Washington
John Nance Gacoer
Attorney General Aids Assistant Resigns for Private Practice
Victor W. Bouldin of the attorney general's staff of assistants has resigned to enter private practice in Houston. The resignation becomes effective January 6.
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Victor W. Bouldin
Houston
Bouldin
Mastr. Edward J. Flannagan Celebrates Boys Town Anniversary
Boys Town founder Rev. Edward J. Flannagan marks the twenty second anniversary on Christmas Eve. The Nebraska town has completed new buildings and now houses 500 boys while his work has earned international recognition.
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Nebraska
Edward J. Flannagan
Flannagan
Cooperation in small towns boosts growth and progress
The Moulton Eagle argues lack of citizen cooperation hinders town development. It says one person cannot accomplish much alone while a group, like the chamber of commerce, can drive improvements. Without leadership, towns stagnate and residents may abandon effort, unlike when enterprising people drain the Dis mal Swamp and unlock new uses.
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Moulton Eagle
Chamber of Commerce
Woodbine
State Press
Dallas Morning News
Krejci Child Buried After Brief Illness
Kenward Lee Krejci two years four months son of Mr and Mrs Emil Krejci of Dickson School died Sunday December 10 after a few hours illness Burial held Monday afternoon at Molton Catholic Cemetery Rev Joseph Kop officiating pallbearers included Weldon Ermis Harvey Krejci Edwin Mayer and Ernest Darilek The Eagle extends sympathy with many flower bearers including 28 girls and 28 boys attending from distant communities named guests listed
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Kenward Lee Krejci
Emil Krejci
Dickson School
Moulton Catholic
Joseph Kopp
Weldon Ermis
Harvey Krejci
Edwin Mayer
Ernest Darilek
Leonita
Gladys
Emil, Jr
Baursville P T A Plans Christmas Event and Fund Drive
The Baursville P T A met December 7 with officers approving minutes and the treasurer’s report. The group voted to furnish Christmas fruit and candy, arrange Santa Claus and a tree, set the December 22 program date, fund oil for floors, pay the county meet fee, plan a March play and a post term picnic, and hear talks from members. George Aschenbeck donated a sheep to the P L A. The next meeting is January 12, 1940 with lunch by the men.
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Baursville P.-T. A
P.T. A
Brueggmann
Machart
M. Rothbauer
Stavinohn
Lillie Pulkrabeck
Elenora Pilat
Weldon Aschenbeck
George Aschenbeck
P.L. A
Evergreen School P T A Plans Christmas Program
The Evergreen School Parent-Teachers Club met on Thursday night December 7 led by President Louis Michalee. A Christmas program is set for December 21 with Santa Claus. The treasurer reported a healthy balance and Milton Riske will order play books for a spring play. Four new members joined, totaling 78. Everyone is invited to attend the Christmas program and place orders with Santa.
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Evergreen School
Decemer 7
Louis Michalee
Santa Claus
Milton Riske
Komensky P T A Sets Date for School Comedy Show
Komensky P T A held its regular meeting at the school on Friday December 8 presided by F K Hrock. They reported a net picnic profit of 32447 dollars, discussed playground equipment including a merry go round and a new baseball court, and set January 5 1940 as the price 10c and 1bc. The December 17 presentation of Aaron Slick from Punk to a Crick will be by the Speech Class with all patrons urged to attend.
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Komensky P.T. A
F. K. Hrock
P.T.A
Komensky
Aaron Slick
Komensky High
P.t.al Reporter
Fire Chiefs Learn Fireproofing for Christmas Decor
At the Southwestern Fire Chiefs Association session in Dallas, Assistant Professor RJ. Douglas demonstrated flame resistant treatments for fabrics and trees. A solution of borax boric acid and hot water treated textiles to char not ignite, and ammonium phosphate soaks the tree trunk to reduce holiday fire risk.
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Southwestern Fire Chiefs Association
Hotel Adolphus
RJ. Douglas
Fire Service Training Department
Oklahoma A. & M. College
Dallas Times Herald
Dickson School Plans Community Christmas Tree Program
Dickson school will observe its community Christmas tree and program Friday night December 22 at 7 45. Everyone is welcome.
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Dickson School
Election of Committees For A A A
Delegates to the County Convention and community committee men will be elected December 18 1939 in each community. In Moulton the High School Auditorium opens at 7 30 PM All farmers urged to vote for the best qualified nominee for 1940 in LuVaca county. Debates will convene December 19 at 9 AM to elect the county committee for LuVaca county.
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Moulton
Luvaca
Branecky School to Present Christmas Program Thursday
Branecky School will render its Christmas program on Thursday night December 21. Everyone is invited to attend.
Did You Know Franklin's Harmonica Invention Legend
Citizens debate old notes on Benjamin Franklin credited with inventing the harmonica. The prompt questions whether Santa Fe is the oldest U.S. capital, and if Key West remains uniquely frost free.
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Benjamin Franklin
Santa Fe
New Mexico
Moulton Eagle Offers One Year Subscriptions for $1
The Moulton Eagle announces a limited time subscription offer. From Saturday December 16 to 5 PM December 23, 1939, new or back subscriptions are available at one dollar for a full year. Offer expires at 5 PM December 28.
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Moulton Eagle
Little Elliott Joe Mikes Dies at Age
The Mikes family of Dickson School welcomed a son on November 28 named Elliott Joe Mikes but he died December 5. The burial occurred Tuesday at Moulton Catholic Cemetery with Rev. Bily officiating as the Hagle extends sympathy to the bereaved parents.
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Ludwig Mikes
Dickson School
Moulton Catholic
Bily
Elliott Joe Mikes
Hagle
Oak Grove School Honor Roll Names
The Oak Grove School announces the honor roll for the second six weeks listing Virginia Pavlas Ellerine Gummelt Hertha Dostauk Alline Brunkenhoefer Gloria Hirsch Bernice Kubicek Emily Ano Krejer Estella Hales Elizabeth Hirsch Ethlyen Rose Freytag Gladys Brom Sidonia Krejeci Mildred Krejei.
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Oak Grove School
Virginia Pavlas
Ellerine Gummelt
Hertha Dostauk
Alline Brunkenhoefer
Gloria Hirsch
Bernice Kubicek
Emily Ano Krejer
Estella Hales
Elizabeth Hirsch
Ethlyen Rose Freytag
Gladys Brom
Sidonia Krejeci
Mildred Krejei
Moulton Tops Ellinger In Close Boys Clash
The Moulton Bobkatz beat Ellinger 83 to 19 at Etlinger on Wednesday December 6. Pundt led Moulton with 11 points while Irene Cinadi scored 16 to lift the Moulton girls 83 to 6 over Ellinger.
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Moulton Bobkatz
Ellinger
Etlinger
Pundt
Moulton
Irene Cinadi
Komensky High to Stage Aaron Slick at Schoolhouse
The Komen sky high speech class will present a three act play Aaron Slick from Punkin Crick at the schoolhouse Sunday night December 17 at 7 30. Miss Maxine McElroy of the teaching staff directs the production.
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Komensky High School
Aaron Slick
Punkin Crick
Maxine McElroy
Farmers League Meeting At High School Auditorium
The regular Farmers League gathering is set at the High School Auditorium on Monday December 18 at 7 30 PM. Officers for the next year will be elected and delegates to the county convention to be held in Moulton in the near future.
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Reguar
Farmers League
Moulton
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