Victoria Music Festival Draws Immense Crowd
The Victoria festival attracted about 2 500 performers and thousands of spectators in Victoria streets. The Moulton High School Band and Choral Club, directed by F L Teague, performed on air from 8 45 pm, with the event sponsored by the Lions Club of Victoria to aid young musicians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
Moulton
KVIC
Moulton High School
F. L. Teague
Moulton Public
The
Lion’s Club of Victoria
Farmers' League Meeting Feb 19 at High School
The Moulton Branch of the Farmers' League will hold its regular meeting at the High School Auditorium Monday February 19 beginning at 7 30 P M The Fayetteville convention report will be heard and officers for the ensuing year elected All farmers urged to attend
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton
Farmers’ League
Fayetteville
Texas Education Bill 95,045,238 in Public Education
State Auditor Tom King reports the Texas education bill for last year totaled 95,045,238 dollars with 9,071,000 paid in cash. The cash outlay fell 4,728,262 dollars from the prior year, according to expenditures for the fiscal year ended last August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas
Tom (. King
Brotherhood delegates attend Texas Lutheran convention
Gus Wachtendorf and Weldon Knape of Zion's Lutheran Church attended the second annual Texas Federation of Lutheran Brotherhood convention at Park Place Lutheran Church in Houston. Mayor Oscar Holcombe gave the welcome address and Herman H. Ochs of San Antonio presided. The next convention will be in New Braunfels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gus Wachtendorf
Weldon Knape
Moulton
Zion’s Lutheran Church
Texas Federation of Lutheran Brotherhood
Park Place Lutheran Church
Houston
Oscar Holcombe
Herman H. Ochs
San Antonio
New Braunfels
Cotton counties join effort to boost consumption
Seven hundred counties across fourteen cotton growing states align with the National Cotton Council of America to spur increased cotton use and demand nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Cotton Council of America
Laredo Prepares For Washington's Birthday Gala
Laredo plans elaborate events around the Washington's Birthday celebration scheduled for February 20 21 and 22. The annual gala is described as right on the border down Mex ico way with events likely to draw local and regional attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laredo
Washington
Mexico Way
Governor O'Daniel Hints On Possible Second Term
Governor W Lee O Daniel in a Sunday broadcast says he has received many letters and petitions urging him to run for a second term but he does not state he will or will not be a candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Lee O’daniel
Moulton Business Men's League Opens Membership
The league states membership is open to anyone who wants to help the community. Residents and rural district participants are eligible and numbers count toward the strength of the organization. The stronger the league, the more it can accomplish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton
Roosevelt Nominated in Chicago for 1982 Presidency
The Democratic National Convention will be held in Chicago where Franklin D. Roosevelt was named as a presidential candidate in 1982. His supporters have entered his name in the Illinois preference primary, not by the president but by friends. If balloting favors him, could he win a third term. The president has not spoken on the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Illinois
San Antonio Man Seeks Special Session to Abolish Poll Tax
After hours in line a San Antonio man was refused a poll tax receipt for arriving minutes after midnight January 31. He cannot vote this year under the law and asks Governor O'Daniel to convene an extraordinary session to abolish the poll tax due to staffing issues at the window.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
W. Lee O’daniel
Poll Taxes Paid in Lavaca County Reported
Lavaca County poll taxes totaling 6 601 were paid this year with 76 exemptions issued, announced by Tax Assessor Collector E A Turk. The figure compares with 5 775 paid last year and 6 465 in 1938.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hallettsville
E. A. Turk
Lavaca
Moulton Bobkittens Defeat Shiner Squaws
The Moulton Bobkittens defeated the Shiner Squaws Tuesday night in Symnasiun by a score of 26 to 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton Bobkittens
Shiner Squaws
Baursville Holds Tourney at Baursville School
The Baursville tournament drew crowds despite bad weather. Boys playground: Evergreen won first, Baursville second with Baursville, Breslau, Cistern, Kamensky, Moravia. Girls playground: Breslau beat Evergreen to win a playground ball. Volleyball: Moravia won first, Komensky second among Moravia, Komensky, Cistern, Oak Grove and Oldenburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baursville
Breslan Evergreen
Cistern
Kamensky
Moravia
Evergreen
Breslau
Oak Grove
Komensky
Komensky, Cistern
Oldenburg
Hallettsville Reading Club Elects New Officers
Hallettsville on February 8 reports Mrs Farley Turk chosen as president of the Hallettsville Reading Club. Officers named include Mrs D L Hudson as vice president, Mrs W K Parr as secretary and treasurer, Mrs Paul H Fertsch as parliamentarian, and Mrs G C King as program chairman. The group plans a study course year books, monthly meetings on the last Tuesday evening, and two social events annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hallettsville
Farley Turk
Reading Club
J. E. Timm
D. L. Hudson
W. K. Parr
Paul H. Fertsch
G. C. King
Flood Control Campaign Seeks Large Increase in Funds
House flood control advocates form a committee led by Rep Secrest of Ohio claiming 100 supporters to press for more money. Chairman Mansfield of the rivers and harbors committee seeks $75 million instead of the $25 million in Roosevelt’s budget for fiscal 1941.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Rep. Secrest
Ohio
Mansfield
D., Tex
House Rivers and Harbors Committee
Roosevelt
Mansfield Birthday Toasts Mark Long Service
Chairman Mansfield of the House rivers and harbors committee celebrated his birthday with a Texas delegation greeting and a surprise party in his office. He was praised on the House floor by Majority Leader Sam Rayburn as he marked the anniversary with colleagues from across the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Mansfield
D., Tex
House Rivers and Harbors Committee
United States
Texas
Sam Rayburn
D. Tex
Marriage Licenses Issued In Lavaca County January Report
Lavaca County issued 28 marriage licenses in January per County Clerk D. L. Hudson monthly report, up from 8 in January 1939. The figure reflects a higher activity level and indicates growth in marriage registrations during the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hallettsville
DanCupid
Lavaca County
D. L. Hudson
Comanches Cup County Championship Upset Finish
In Lavaca County Interscholastic League play at Moulton High School gym Shiner beat Hallettsville 34 25 and routed Yoakum 83 16. Moulton beat Kamensky 80 38. In the title game the Shiner Shiper Comanches edged the Moulton Bobkatz 31 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lavaca County
Moulton High School
Shiner
Hallettsville
Yoakum
Moulton
Kamensky
Shiper Comanches
Moulton Bobkatz
Fire Prevention Talk and Lunch Meeting of the Business Men's League
The Business Men’s League will hold a lunch meeting at the high school auditorium Tuesday night, February 20, at 7 30. County Judge Paul Fertseh will discuss county matters and Superintendent C S Hereford will speak on The Cost of Education. Proceeds from Juneh sponsored by the Moulton High School Band Sponsors’ Club will benefit the band fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton Business Men’s League
Moulton High School
Paul 4. Fertseh
C. S. Hereford
Hallettaville
Boy Scout Court of Honor at Yoakum
A Boy Scout Court of Honor is scheduled at the Yoakum High School Auditorium Sunday February 18 at 2 30 in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scout Court of Honor
Yoakum
Cedar Springs School Presents Three Act Comedy Drama
The Cedar Springs School and community stage a three act comedy drama at the school house on Tuesday night February 20. Proceeds support the Gonzales Warm Springs Foundation fund, a commendable effort to aid a worthy cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Springs
Gonzales Warm Springs Foundation Fund
Otto Mican Wedding Solemnized in Hallettsville
Milton Otto son of Mr and Mrs A W Otto of Shiner married Miss Regina Mican daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Mican of Hallettsville at Sacred Heart Catholic rectory Hallettsville with Rev F O Beck officiating. They will reside in Shiner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton Otto
A. W. Otto
Shiner
Regina Mican
Charles Mican
Hallettsville
Sacred Heart Catholic
F. O. Beck
Martin Evans Wedding Solemnized in Halletts ville
Elroy Martin son of Mr and Mrs Tom Martin of Malletts ville wed Miss Pearl Evans daughter of Mr and Mrs George W Evans of Ezzell. County Judge Paul Fertsch officiated. The couple will live in Halletts ville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elroy Martin
Tom Martin
Mallettsville
Miss Pearl Evans
George W. Evans
Ezzell
Paul 4
Fertsch
Hallettsville
Bank Re Elects All Officers At Recent Meeting
Farmers & Merchants State Bank directors re elected all officers for the coming year. F T Fehrenkamp remained president with Hdl Boehm and J J Jaeggis as vice presidents. Elo C Fehrenkamp was cashier and W A Pundt and Wilam Miculka served as reserve cashiers, Edward Darilek as book keeper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers & Merchants State Bank
F.t.fehrenkamp
Hdl.Boehm
J.j.jaeggis
Elo C. Fehrenkamp
W. A. Pundt
Wilam Miculka
Resistant
Edward Darilek
Connally Shows Family Expansion In Houston Birth
United States Senator Tom Connally is a grandfather after a boy was born to Mrs. Ben Connally in Houston yesterday. Ben Connally, a Houston attorney, is the senator's only child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
United States
Tom Connally
Ben Connally
Texans Warned as Fire Losses Rise
Fire Commissioner Hall warned Texans of higher fire insurance rates after January insured losses reached about 1 million dollars, the greatest January loss in five years. If losses keep rising, rate increases are likely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Hall
Local Saleslady Attends Dallas Style Shows
Miss Helen Boehm of Ed Boehm's Sons travels to Dallas to attend style shows and select spring and summer stock for the store. She will be away about two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Helen Boehm
Ed. Boehm’s
Boehm
Infant Daughter Laid to Rest in San Marcos
Four day old infant Johanne Scratchin daughter of Mr and Mrs Gene Scrat chin of San Marcos died Monday and was laid to rest in the San Marcos Cemetery. The Eagle extends its sympathy to the bereaved parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johanne
Gene Scratchin
San Marcos
Students Attend Music Festival at Victoria Event
Students at Victoria Music Festival performed in the concert Saturday February 10. The band played at 11:80 in Patti Welder Auditorium with Little Giant March and Western World Overture. The choir sang Adoramus Te and The Lord's Prayer at 3:28 and 3:45 broadcast over KVIC Victoria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton High School
Victoria
Patti Welder
KVIC
Moulton High unveils maroon gold-braided band uniforms
The Moulton High School Band introduces new uniforms in maroon wool gabardine with gold braid. The military style coats feature maroon caps with gold braid and black bills, black leather belts, black shoes and socks, a white shirt and black tie complete the look.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton High School
Baursville P T A Plans March Play and Social
The Baursville P T A held its February 8 meeting with minutes approved and bills paid. A March 10 play was discussed and volunteers from Stavinohn Boehm Aschenbeck Machart Brueggmann and Roth Bauer offered help for Saturday. Next meeting is March 7 followed by a lunch after games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baursville P.T. A
Chas. Stavinohn
Louis Boehm
Aschenbeck
Machart
Brueggmann
Rothbauer
Mrs Meyer Returns Home After Hospital Stay
Mrs. William J. Meyer returns home from Shiner hospital with improved health. Friends express hope for full recovery soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J. Meyer
Shiner Hospital
Also Mentioned on This Page
Farmers’ League Meeting
Hallettsville Club
Business Men’s League
America
Warm Springs Foundation
Martin-Evans
Bank
Senator Connally
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!