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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1940
Page
4
The article notes a growing trend toward larger numbers of windows in new homes. It emphasizes that while more light and airy rooms improve living, window quality is crucial to avoid issues like rattling or leaking. Modern casement and double hung windows feature inside double glazing, removable screens, condensation controls, and easy interior washing, along with improved weatherstripping and pulleys.
A compilation noting Texans dying in January totals eighty four, UT enrollments reach 10 947 an all time high, and county poll taxes show gains in Fayette and Colorado counties. Oil history cites 1866 first Texas well near Oil Spring, Nacogdoches. San Antonio hosts fifth annual fat stock show Feb 21–24. O C Curl dies in Hemphill at 100. New Braunfels prepares for 100th birthday in 1945. DeWitt voting strength rises to about 6 200. Fintonia Garden Club plans spring show for April 20. Texas has over 90 000 oil wells with under 15 barrels per day per well last year, and petroleum product manufacture from Texas oil accounts for 41 percent of state manufacturing.
The federal social security board allotted 589260 dollars for old age assistance in Texas for February. Japan celebrated the 2600th anniversary of the empire on February 11, noting its dynasty as the oldest in the world, dating to 660 B C.
Between 1889 and 1989 Texas saw about 652 dry holes as oil exploration progressed. The failed wells are valued as a loss totaling roughly one billion dollars to the Texas oil industry.
James A. Farley has entered the campaign for the democratic presidential nomination and his name will be placed on the presidential preference primary ballot in Massachusetts.
Commercial oil began in Texas in 1878 and by 1980 to 1988 about sixty percent of half century production came from Texas wells. Texas also has over 9,000 local civil subdivisions with power to levy taxes and issue bonds including levee water drainage and irrigation districts and more.
Reported profits of the first 280 large companies show a 65 percent increase from the previous year. The smaller concerns with falling business have not yet reported results.
Gonzales county poll tax payments for 1940 totaled 4846, down about 200 from last year. Austin plans to discontinue electric streetcar service and run buses, with only one street car line still in operation. Mrs. J S Nehr of South San Antonio, a school bus operator, has driven 245000 miles without an accident. Jesse H Jones of Houston offered Republicans 200000 to host the national convention in Houston, a proposal Democrats declined.
The Eagle gratefully acknowledges receipt of an invitation to attend the Second Annual Tennis Tournament of Roses to be held at Victoria March 1 and 2.
Garfield Kiel of Cuero, editor of the Guadalupe Valley Standard, is named public ity director of Texas Lutheran College at Seguin and will begin duties March 1. The Texas ad valorem tax rate rises 57 percent to the constitutional maximum, adding 3.5 million dollars annually to Texas oil taxes. The Sons of Herman Lodge marks its fiftieth anniversary in San Antonio March 30 and 31. Joe Louis defends heavyweight title at Madison Square Garden with a 15 round decision over Arturo Godoy. Roosevelt and Garner listed in Wisconsin and Illinois presidential primaries. Garner says he would accept if offered. Roosevelt silent. President Roosevelt to send Sumner Welles to Europe for firsthand condition reports. possible peace movement under way.
Taxpayers in Mathis authorize 6500 dollars in bonds to buy new firefighting equipment and 16000 dollars in bonds for sewerage system construction, both measures passing by substantial majorities.
U S Bureau of Commerce figures show manufacturing in Texas rose 49 percent from 1935 to 1987. Oil refining gasoline manufacture and carbon black production accounted for most of the gain.
Harris county, home to Houston the Souths fastest growing city, has a voting strength of 137 080 and about one tenth of Texas. The time is coming when it will be said As goes Houston so goes the State.
President Roosevelt sent radio greetings to the Boy Scouts of America on their thirtieth birthday. About 1,300,000 scouts nationwide are described as future citizens due to their membership in the organization.
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