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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1941
Page
1
More than 1,000,000 gallons of Cuban molasses arrived in Houston for use as cattle feed. The note emphasizes Texas should grow this crop domestically as another potential resource.
The Boy Scouts of America celebrate thirty one years with events from February 7 to 13. President Roosevelt as honorary president will address a nationwide hookup Saturday evening. Farmers in Moulton are invited to a February 11 meeting at the school auditorium to discuss turkey raising, with Walter Caldwell of the Luling Foundation Farm as principal speaker.
The National Cotton Council meeting in Atlanta adopts a resolution urging Great Britain to negotiate for cotton purchases with several South American nations. The council argues Britain should buy cotton in the United States to support wartime needs and Hoagland’s material requirements in the war against totalitarian powers in Europe.
A survey by the Southwest Texas and Texas Mid-Continent Oil and Gas Association finds about 160000 Southwest Texans depend on oil. The 39151 oil workers earn nearly 50 million dollars annually in wages and salaries, while farmers and ranchers receive over 27 million dollars in lease and royalty payments, circulating through local businesses and professionals.
Texas seeks to expand highways as essential to national defense with 6375 miles already designated by the war department for military importance. Rural routes need better farm to market transport, and all weather roads would require hundreds of millions but yield agriculture benefits central to the state’s prosperity.
Moulton City Council at a Thursday meeting let contracts for water works materials. Companies receiving awards include U S Pipe & Foundry Co for pipe and fittings. F T Fehrenkamp & Sons for steel pipes and meter work. Crane Company for jute and lead. San Antonio Machine & Supply Co for hydrants and valves. Moulton Hardware Co for copper service connections. Total initial bid $8 686.89, subject to material changes.
County Agent G C King announces Walter Caldwell manager of the Luling Foundation Farm will speak to farmers of the Moulton community February 11 at the High School Gym 7 30 P M He will explain turkey raising methods used at the Luling Foundation Farm Let every farmer attend this meeting.
The National Safety Council reports 96,500 people were killed in accidents in the United States in 1940 with about 9,100,000 injured. Economic losses reach 3.5 billion dollars. The 1940 death toll increased about four percent from 1939, the first rise since 1936, though not the peak seen in 1936 when 110,052 died.
Governor W Lee O Daniel filed proclamations with the secretary of state announcing Americanism week from February 12 to 22 Brotherhood week from February 22 to 28 and Arbor day along with George Washingtons birthday on February 22 in Austin messages dated February 4.
Mrs Louis Pietach entertained the Bridge Club at her home with the usual refreshments served.
Lavaca County collected taxes totaling 37 586 47 from Texas trucking firms last year. Lynn B Shaw of the Texas Motor Transportation Association said 22 777 27 went to highway construction and maintenance and 14 809 20 to Lavaca County public schools. The per scholastic tax statewide rose to 2 80, up 31 cents. An equal amount to the school fund supported bonds for road building. For highway and school purposes alone the industry paid over fourteen million dollars nationwide.
Oak Grove hosts an invitational on February 15 for senior girls volleyball and junior boys and girls playground ball. Twenty three schools invited. Drawings at 9:00 AM, play at 9:30 AM. First place awards for each event. PTA serves eats and drinks. Free admission. Public welcome.
Oak Grove School lists students achieving 90 or higher averages for the Second Six Weeks and Third Six Weeks. Names include Emily Ann Krejci, Ethelyn Rose Freytag, Virginia Pavias, Quinton Joe Raab, Mildred Krejci, Sidonia Lorene Krejci, Gladys Brom, Janie Ammermann, Sophie Smeskal, Georgia Pavles.
The Moulton High School Band sponsors a Mexican supper at the school auditorium on Wednesday February 12 starting at 6 30 P M. Tickets are 25 cents per plate. Proceeds go to the school band. Public invited.
The undefeated Moulton Bobbatz defeated the Shiner Comanches 35 to 15 to capture Lava County Interscholastic League honors at the local gym. Henry Chovanetz praised for building a strong team as Moulton secured its first county crown since 1938 and prepared to defend the District title.
The Komensky Parent Teacher Association will hold a social in connection with its regular meeting on Friday night February 7. All patrons are invited to attend.
The Moulton Fire Department reports a January balance of 66.08 after approving auditing results. A dance is set for April 19 at Herman Park Hall with 40c for gentlemen, 10c for ladies, 50c for couples.
The 1941 mattress program proceeds as the Lavaca County A C A Committee, with the Home Demonstration Agent and County Agent, approves 1164 mattress applications. The group plans a cotton comforter program with eligibility per mattress recipient, requiring separate comforter applications. Four pounds of cotton and ten yards of pereale per comforter are allowed.
The Moulton Public Cemetery Association held its annual meeting at the Farmers & Merchants State Bank building on January 29 with President Vladike Boehm in the chair and Secretary George Baur at the desk. The old board and officers were re elected: Boehm as president Baur as secretary Hillmer as treasurer von Lieven as grave director Jaeggli Schodde Mueller and Helweg as directors.
The Moulton Bobkatz defeated the Lutheran College B team 28 to 22 in a fast game here. After a tied fourth quarter an extra period produced the winning point on a successful shot following a double foul.
Henry R. Beyer 58 a cousin of George Baur of Moulton died in Floresville Sunday January 26 Interment was in Floresville Cemetery Rev Theodore Winter Lutheran minister officiated He was born in Ellinger Texas a teacher by profession taught at Converse Beeville supervised schools in the Philippine Islands for 15 years He married Opal Sewell of Hebbronville and lived on a Floresville area farm fifteen years He is survived by his wife five children Helen Annabelle John Mildred Richard his mother Mrs Anna Beyer Rosenberg three brothers and three sisters.
Members of Moulton Lodge No. 298 A F and A M joined a banquet at Milam Cafeteria and a Magonic meeting at the Scottish Rite Cathedral in San Antonio on January 29. About 1200 Masons from across the state attended, with Moulton lodge among the largest delegations.
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