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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1936
Page
1
The February meeting of the Moulton Volunteer Fire Department at the American Legion Hall drew 19 active and 13 honorary members. The group plans the 5th annual dance for April 18 with John Havlik’s orchestra. A new member, Harvey Louis Fehrenkamp, was welcomed. The next meeting is scheduled for March 9, Texas Independence Day.
Congressman Mansfield has introduced three bills seeking authorization for federal buildings at Hallettsville El Campo and Freeport. Each proposed building is limited to a cost of 75000 dollars.
Miss Edith Hrneir trained nurse long in Dallas has ordered her Moulton Eagle sent to Austin care of Seton Infirmary. She is daughter of Mr and Mrs F K Hrneir of Komensky section.
Miss Emma Hrock hosted the Sub Deb Club on Thursday with seven games played. Miss Eunice Kopecky topped the scores while Miss Norma Wachtendorf drew consolation. Refreshments included chicken salad cherry cake pear salad on lettuce pickles Saltines and coffee.
Senator L. J. Sulak suffered a head cut and rib injury after a crash two miles north while returning from Austin. He swerved to avoid a Men At Work sign, hit the sign, rolled into a six foot ditch, and the car overturned. He regained consciousness with injuries treated at LaGrange Hospital. the other driver, a Bastrop woman, was uninjured.
Austin reports state liquor revenues up to February 1 totaling 1,328,728.09 dollars. Liquor Administrator Charles R. Miller says 313,715.86 dollars are from license fees while the rest are tax payments, distributed by the treasury department and liquor control board statistician.
In Victoria a note in German found in an old Bible directed search to a hiding spot behind a stone in an organ. There $200 in gold notes was recovered from a spot placed years ago as club women searched for an old spinning wheel for a Centennial exhibit.
Congressman Joe Eagle of Houston declares he will not seek re election to his current office but will continue in the race for United States senator. He will oppose incumbent Morris Sheppard in the contest.
Texas voting strength for 1936 is about 1,250,000 voters. The estimate reflects the state's large population and electoral participation of that era.
The Herman Park Verein postpones its annual mask ball from last Sunday night to Sunday night February 16 due to bad weather. The event remains at the same venue with anticipated crowd and festive attire unchanged.
Ex service men are urged to bring discharge and loan papers when applying for payment of the bonus. Geier Merrem Post offers help completing applications. The post will receive applicants Sunday February 9.
The Exposition's ambassador of goodwill tours the streets to explain meter mechanics to visiting motorists. A meter, shown behind a horse named Texas the yellow pony, is owned by Captain Leonard Pack, head of the Exposition's Texas Ranger squad.
The census bureau announced the 1935 population of the United States at 127,521,000. This marks a 0.71 percent rise from 1934 and a 4 percent gain since 1930 when the last census was conducted.
John Polasek a 46 year old Yoakum man had his right arm amputated after it was crushed by a cable while working on a piledriver at the Southern Pacific docks in Galveston. The injury occurred late yesterday at St Marys Infimary.
The excerpt presents trivia questions about global telephone ownership, the British king's realm, and February calendars. It asks readers if they know these statistics and highlights fractions of world population and calendar occurrences.
The report states the monarch’s annual stipend is two million two hundred fifty thousand dollars. It notes this amount is issued as the king’s compensation for official duties and royal obligations.
The coldest weather of the winter prevailed here Wednesday morning with a thermometer reading 21 degrees above zero.
Flatonia Texas February 4 The body of Frank Cyrinck 71 who died in San Antonio was brought here for burial Sunday afternoon. He had lived here nearly all his life. Three children survive.
Arnold Papacek of the University of Texas Austin and Marvin Merrem of Texas Lutheran College Seguin spent the weekend with home folks.
More rain fell here on Wednesday night and Thursday continuing wet weather across the area. Street flooding and damp conditions affected travel as showers persisted.
Farmers and business leaders in Waelder pass resolutions endorsing the seven point program from the national agricultural committee and forward them to Washington officials in charge.
Several residents recover from illnesses while others remain under care. Ed Wagner and Marjorie Papacek continue convalescing at home, and J T Jaeggli improves at Shiner hospital after January admission. Oscar Shandera and Mrs Henry Heyer also recover and plan to return to work soon.
Mr and Mrs Ed Biehunke and their children spent Sunday at Halletts ville in the home of Mr and Mrs Charles Kissier.
Judge A. J. Darilek and Mrs. Darilek with daughter Marjorie spent Sunday in Austin visiting Dan Dalilek a University of Texas student.
Dr. Oscar A. Darilek of Moulton and Dr. A. A. Darilek of Shiner spent Saturday evening in Seguin with their brother, Dr. Edmund Darilek, who has been ill. They report he is getting better and hope for continued improvement.
Julius Holubee and Miss Alice von Lieven were married at Sacred Heart Rectory Hallettsville. The bride, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs George von Lieven of Moulton, graduated from Moulton High School Class of 1931 and worked in the county clerk's office in Hallettsville. The groom, son of County Auditor J F Holubee, has a sales position in Hallettsville. They left for a honeymoon to Houston and Galveston.
The state democratic executive committee met in Austin on Saturday and endorsed the Roosevelt Garner administration plus Governor Allred. Charles Fertsch of Halletts ville was appointed as a member of the executive committee from the 15th district.
The state game commission released 12 wild turkey hens on Wells Ranch about 23 miles southwest of Gonzales. Some gobblers have been promised by the commission early in the spring. It has been years since any wild turkeys were seen in Gonzales County.
Mrs. Rose McConnel Long of Louisiana appointed to fill the unexpired term of her late husband United States Senator Huey P. Long. She becomes the second woman in the Senate joining Mrs. Hattie Caraway of Arkansas.
A Memphis report says John and Mack Rusk, inventors of a mechanical cotton picker, will take the device to Russia to teach usage. Russia now produces 2.5 to 3 million bales yearly and aims to nearly double output in five years.
The third annual festival for South Texas high schools sponsored by Texas Lutheran College of Seguin will be held on Friday and Saturday April 3 and 4.
The constitution requires taxation to be equal and uniform. If all property were assessed at fair percent of its true value, the tax rate could be reduced considerably. Carry out constitutional provisions.
Mrs. Dorothea C. Griffin of Abilene announces her candidacy for Taylor County commissioner. She is described as the first Texas woman to run for county commissioner.
A. J. Hohensee of Waelder visited Moulton on Friday to attend to business and mingle with supporters. He seeks the Democratic nomination for Gonzales County Precinct No. 2 county commissioner. Hohensee is the son of August and [redacted] Hohensee of Peach Creek and has deep ties in both counties.
Governor James V. Allred names C. B. Sheffield of Fort Worth as state auditor and efficiency expert to replace Orville Carpenter, who becomes director of old age pensions when the law takes effect February 14.
The Moulton Bobkatz lost to Schulenburg 19 to 18 on Thursday night. It was a hard fought game from start to finish. Coach Hodge praised his team for improving with each match and noted the strong performance of the squad.
The Eagle showcases samples of elegant class invitations for 1986. Purchasing agents for graduating classes should review before ordering from external firms. The designs are described as eye catching with reasonable prices.
The Komensky P.T.A. will hold its regular meeting Friday night February 7. A program will be given by the school children and all are cordially invited.
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