Lavaca County Political Pot Swells as Candidates Prepare
Rumors of candidates for Lavaca County offices mount as the field for the legislature grows. Officials expect re elections for the incumbent county officials with a wave of new hopefuls, including H M Hobbs W H Sutter R H Porter and Paul C Boethel. Frank McGrew plans another sheriff bid amid April city school elections and a general election slated for November 5.
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Lavaca
H. M. Hobbs
W. H. Sutter
Hallettsville
R. H. Porter
Yoakum
Paul C. Boethel
J. J. Olsen
Frank McGrew
Arthur P. McElroy
Oil activity expands in Texas counties
Texas reports evolving energy growth with 147 of 254 counties now producing oil or gas. In 100 more counties oil or gas activity is under way, bringing total counties with energy activity to 247. The state's voting strength for 1940 is noted as the largest in history at about 1,450,000.
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Texas
Shiner Triumphs by One Point in League Tourney
Shiner edged Moulton 22 to 21 to win the first part of the Lavaca County Interscholastic League Basketball Tournament in Shiner. Tuesday scores included Shiner 34 over Yoakum 16 and Moulton 42 over Haslettsville 18. The second part is set for February 12 to 14 here.
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Shiner
Lavaca
Moulton
Yoakum
Haslettsville
Komensiy
Cemetery Association Elects Officers
The Moulton Public Cemetery Association held its annual meeting on Wednesday January 24 with Vladik Boehm presiding and George Baur at the desk. Officers were re elected by acclamation: Boehm president Jaeggli vice president Baur secretary Hillmer treasurer. Directors include Boehm Jaeggli Schodde Helweg and Mueller with George von Lienen director of graves.
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Moulton Public Cemetery
Vladik Boehm
Edwin A. Jaeggli
George Baur
William Hillmer
William H. Schodde
Emil Helweg
George Mueller
George von Lienen
Graves
Bilert Family Moves to Columbus Residence
Mr and Mrs William F Bilert and their son Clifton relocate to Columbus to establish a new home. Numerous friends extend best wishes for their move and future.
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William F. Bilert
Clifton
Columbus
Death of J. H. Cyclone Davis at Kaufman
J H Cyclone Davis 85 dies in Kaufman January 31 a colorful Texas figure long active as school teacher lawyer congress man at large and dry crusader. He was a great orator and forceful debater.
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J. H
Cyclone) Davis
Kaufman
Texas
Davis
James E Ferguson Predicts Roosevelt Next President
Austin figure James E Ferguson told reporters in Houston that Franklin D Roosevelt would win the next presidency. Despite opinions against it the idea of a third term for the president appears to gain traction in many areas nationwide.
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James E. Ferguson
Austin
Houston
Franklin D. Roosevelt
United States
Houston business leaders embark on 17000 mile goodwill flight
Eleven outstanding Houston business men and influential women left Brownsville aboard an American airliner for a goodwill tour through Mexico Central America and South America. The trip spans about 17000 miles and marks the first voyage of its kind.
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Houston
Brownaville
Mexico
Central America
South America
Garner enters Georgia primary for Democratic delegates
Vice President John Nance Garner has filed his name for Georgia's presidential preference primary to gain delegates to the Democratic National Convention. He signals support for a Roosevelt third term should it occur, while noting he is a fighter.
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John Nance Garner
Georgia
Garner
Roosevelt
Cactus Jack
Moulton P.T.A. to Discuss Citizenship Training
The Moulton P.T.A. meets on Wednesday February 14 with Miss Silvia Ron Hayes presenting Citizenship Training. A founders day program will be included. The discussion emphasizes youth training for citizenship and urges attendance by patrons, parents, and teachers.
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Moulton P.T. A
Silvia Ron Hayes
Moulton School
P.T. A
P.T.A
Fire Dept. Meets at Moulton Volunteer Fire Station
The Moulton Volunteer Fire Department held a regular meeting at the Fire Station on Monday night February 5 at 7 80. Vice president Vlad Boehm presided in the absence of the president. The auditing committee reported the treasurer's books correct and neatly kept. Bills totaling 8 dollars were approved for payment. The resolutions committee report was accepted and discharged. Members heard plans to solicit subscriptions to the Texas Fireman. A committee was formed to contact Herman Park board about the hall date and hire an orchestra for the department's annual dance. Roll call showed two honorary and 15 active members present.
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Moulton
Erwin A. Oehl
Fred F. Fehrenkamp
John Biehunke
Herman Park Board
Girl Gladdens Home of San Marcos Couple
The Serutehin family of San Marcos welcomed a baby girl Wednesday morning. Mrs. Serutechin, formerly Miss Theodora Jaeggi of Moulton, is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Jaeggli. Congratulations.
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Gene Serutehin
San Marcos
Serutechin
Moulton Business Men's League Meets February 20
The Moulton Business Men's League will hold a regular meeting at 7 30 P M Tuesday February 20 in the Moulton High School auditorium County Judge Paul H Fertsch is invited to speak The Band Mothers Club will serve lunch whose proceeds go to the band fund Tickets are sold at Farmers and Merchants State Bank and at Central Power Light Co Join the League to help the town and community with the slogan One for all and all for one.
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Moulton Business Men’s League
Moulton High School
Paul H. Fertsch
Moulton Band Mothers
Farmers and Merchants State Bank
Central Power & Light Co
Baby Lois Lynette Johnson Born Near Boursville
Mr and Mrs Walter Johnson welcomed a seven pound girl named Lois Lynette Johnson on Sunday February 4 near Boursville. The family expressed happiness and received congratulations.
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Walter Johnson
Boursville
Lois Lynette Johnson
Roman Dierschke Takes Over Kram's Garage Station
Roman Dierschke son of Paul Dierschke buys the Kram's Garage service station from Bill Hohlt and assumes control February 1. The business will be named Roman's Filling Station.
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Roman Dierschke
Paul Dierschke
Kram’s
Bill Hohlt
Roman
Farmers' League Holds Convention in Fayetteville
The Farmers' League met in Fayetteville on February 1 2 and 8 with Theo Golsch reelected president and E J Schilling B F Ullman J H Kasper Rud Schmidt Clem Peters and W G Frazer named to the executive board. The group backed higher truck load limits and cotton policy, opposed a sales tax, urged WPA labor limits during harvest, and urged publication of the Farmers' League Grade plus dues allocations for 1940.
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Theo. Golsch
Hallettsville
League
E. J. Schilling
Nada
B. F. Ullman
Floresville
J.H. Kasper
Ganado
Rud. Schmidt
West Point
Clem Peters
Yoakum
W.G. Frazer
Sealy
Farmers’ League
City Tax Collection Reaches 97 Percent
City tax collector William Weehtendorf has collected $2,547.51 in 1989 taxes, representing 97 percent of the levy. Only $78.84 remains uncollected as of February 1. Poll tax payments total $205. Surfacing of about thirty blocks of streets will be completed in several weeks, weather permitting.
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William Weehtendorf
Mrs Louis Mraz Buried Tuesday
Mrs Louis Mraz aged 84 years six months and 24 days died at her home south of Moulton on Monday February 5. Funeral services were held Tuesday from the home of her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs John Studler at Moulton and at St Josephs Catholic Church with interment in Moulton Catholic Cemetery. Surviving children include John Mraz of San Antonio Mrs F Schumann Mrs John Studler Miss Eva Mraz Frank Mraz and Ad Mraz all of the Moulton area. The Eagle extends sympathy.
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Louis Mraz
Moulton
John Studler
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Moulton Catholic Cemetery
Joseph Kopp
John Mraz
San Antonio
F.schumann
Eva Mraz
Frank Mraz
Ad. Mraz
Ganado
4 H Club Boys Corn Exhibit Wins
Harry and Clyde Meyer of Cedar Springs School and other 4 H Club Boys earned sixth place premium at the International Hay and Grain Show in Chicago for a state corn exhibit from Gonzales county. Other group members include Edgar Kuntschik and Anton Breitschopf of Harwood.
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Harry and
Clyde Meyer
J. L. Meyer
Cedar Springs School
H Club
Chicago
Gonzales County
Edgar Kuntschik
Anton Breitschopf
Harwood
Strattmann Buried at Witting after Orange Grove Death
W. F. Strattmann, 61, died of a heart attack at his Orange Grove home on Saturday February 8. Burial followed Monday afternoon in the Lutheran Cemetery at Witting. He is survived by his widow four daughters and several brothers.
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W. F. Strattmann
Orange Grove
Witting
Soil Conservation Checks Arrive for 1989 Payments
The week starting January 29 sees 488 checks totaling $25 472.74 issued for soil conservation. County total rises to 607 checks worth $35 816.67. Cards mailed to individual producers.
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E Jaebne
Lavaca County Court Opens Spring Term Jury Call
Lavaca county district court begins its spring term in Hallettsville next month. Grand jury duty includes Frank Biehunko Jr and F K Hinek of Moulton. Moulton residents called for petit jurors include Charles Mican for week two Ad A Heas and Joe Holub Jr for week three.
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Lavaca County
Hallettsville
Frank Biehunko, Jr
F. K. Hinek
Moulton
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Cemetery Association
Fire Dept
Vlad Boehm
William Meculka
Lee Jarosek
Texas Fireman
State Firemen’s Association
Business Men’s League
OY Scout Week
Boy Scouts of Ameca
Scoutin
Fayetteville
Mrs. Louis Mraz
B. F. Strattmann
Lavaca County District Court
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