Third Drawing Under Selective Service Law March 17
Washington set the new draft lottery for March 17, St Patrick’s Day, to determine the order of liability of about 9 000 000 men under the selective service act. Capsules will be mixed and drawn by blindfolded officials, with the goldfish bowl used in 1917. The first number drawn places the registrant ahead of others registered February 16 for ages 20 to 44.
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Washington
Selective Service
St. Patrick’s Day
Texas Old Age Assistance Rise Tied to Child Support Rule
In January 1942 Texas reported 41,851 more elderly people on old age assistance than in January 1941. The rise is mainly due to excluding consideration of children’s ability to support their parents when determining aid eligibility.
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Texas
Houston Flower Show Draws Global Enthusiasm
This scribe and lady gratefully acknowledge receipt of complimentary passes to Houston's annual flower show at the Sam Houston Coliseum from March 1 to 8. The show is the largest of its kind in the United States and attracts flower lovers from many parts of the world.
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Houston
Sam Houston Coliseum
United States
Washington Birthday Tribute From Senator Connally
On February 22, the 210th birth anniversary of George Washington, United States senator Tom Connally of Texas delivered a radio address praising Washington as first in the hearts of his countrymen in peace and in war.
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George Washington
Our Country
Tom Connally
United States
Texas
Income tax returns due by March 16, collectors notice
The notice reminds filers that income tax returns must be filed with the collector of internal revenue before midnight March 16. It notes more returns than last year and that single individuals earning $750 or more and married couples filing jointly with $1500 or more must file. It urges not to wait until the last day.
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Collector of Internal Revenue
Byrd Seeks $1.3 Billion Saving Plan From Budget
Senator Byrd head of the economics committee says reports show a path to save 1.3 billion dollars annually in non essential federal spending. Recommendations have been submitted to the president but actions to be taken remain undisclosed.
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United States
Byrd
Virginia
Moulton Observes Texas Independence Day With Closures
Moulton business houses will remain closed on Monday March 2 in observance of the 106th anniversary of the signing of Texas Declaration of Independence at Old Washington on the Brazos. Texans mark the day as a symbol of independence and pride for the state.
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Moulton
Texas
Old Washington
Brazos
Sewer System Construction Expected To Start Shortly
Mayor Elo Fehrenkamp and Alderman Vladike Boehm met WPA authorities in San Antonio to discuss building the local sewer system. Officials said work would begin as soon as labor is available, with defense projects taking priority.
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Elo Fehrenkamp
Vladike Boehm
San Antonio
Fehrenkamp
WPA
Evergreen School Talent to stage benefit play
Evergreen Local Talent will present a school play to benefit the P T C. Meanwhile the Evergreen boys baseball team lost to Baursville at Baursville on Friday and the Evergreen girls volleyball team defeated Buursville in three games.
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Evergreen
Evergreen School
Evergreen Boys
Baursville
Buursville
Merrem Family Visits La Grange Home of Michulka
Mr and Mrs Malvin Merrem and daughter Renee of Haver green with Mrs Leona Merrem of Moulton spent Sunday visiting Mr and Mrs George Michulka in La Grange.
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Malvin Merrem
Renee
Havergreen
Leona Merrem
Moulton
la Grange
George Michulka
Willie Batey at Home to Build Strength for Tonsillotomy
Willie Charles Batey of Texas University is staying with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Ed C. Batey to recover from illness. He has suffered recurring tonsil trouble and will undergo a tonsillotomy once he regains strength.
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Willie Charles Batey
Texas University
Ed. C. Batey
Lawrence Taylor Biehunko
Frank Biehunke, Jr
Taylor
Brady
Will Fise
Kelly Field
Local families visit Henry Fliessner in Yorktown
Mr. and Mrs. Willie Kaiser of Yoakum Mrs. Alma Findeisen and family Mr. and Mrs. George Aschenbeck and family of Moulton and Mrs. Sylvester Muehlstein of Shiner spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Henry Fliessner of Yorktown.
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Willie Kaiser
Yoakum
Alma Findeisen
George Aschenbeck
Moulton
Sylvester Muehlstein
Shiner
Henry Fliessner
Yorktown
Moulton Bobkatz District Champs Enter Regionals Friday
The Moulton Bobkatz district cage champions advance to the regional in San Marcos Friday at 7 PM facing Hutto. If they win, they meet the Pflugerville or Fayetteville winner Saturday at 2 PM, with the championship Saturday at 7 30 PM. Other teams in the tournament include Yancy Prairie Lee Moore Pleasanton and Medina.
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Moulton Bobkatz
San Marcos
Moulton
Hutto
Bobkatz
Yancy
Prairie Lee
Moore
Pleasanton
Medina
Farmers Meeting At Moulton High School Auditorium
An interesting farmers meeting was held at the Moulton High School Auditorium Monday evening last week. County agent G. C King O. B Hermes and Max Beasely stressed the need to raise more food and feed to aid the national defense program. Election of Moulton Branch Farmers League officers was deferred to next meeting.
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Moulton High School
G. C King
O. B. Hermes
Max Beasely
Moulton
Farmers’ League
Mailing List Revision Starts Next Week
The Eagle's subscription list will undergo a thorough revision after March 1. The paper will be sent to paid up subscribers only and the price remains $200 per year. Readers unable to pay full amount are invited to discuss options with the office.
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Eagle
County Wide Peanut Meeting Called
A county wide peanut meeting will be held at the courthouse in Hallettsville Saturday afternoon at 2 o clock. Lavaca county has been asked to plant 5000 acres to peanuts to produce oil for national defense.
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Hallettsville
Lavaca County
Seguin Man Earns Distinguished Service Cross
Capt. Alvin Mueller formerly of Seguin receives the Distinguished Service Cross for saving his plane after an enemy airfield attack in the Far East. Despite damage and a dogfight with ten pursuing planes, he maintained control and landed the aircraft. Parents Mr and Mrs Alvin Mueller of Seguin and relatives in Mouton and Floresville are notified.
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Seguin
Alvin Mueller
Far East
Band Festival in San Antonio May 1 2
The Moulton High School Band directed by John S. Wharton will attend Region 6 Band Festival in San Antonio May 1 and 2. The Moulton Choral Club under Mr Wharton will attend the Choral Division meet at SWSTC San Marcos April 10. The combined Region 6 chorus and orchestra will perform Love Devine by Fred Fegert.
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Moulton
John S. Wharton
San Antonio
Mr. Wharton
SWSTC
San Marcos
Love Devine
Fred Fegert
Scholastic Census Blanks Ready in Lavaca County
The Lavaca County office has received census blanks for the rural school districts. Enumerators must collect data March 1 to April 1 for residents aged six to under eighteen as of September 1. Trustee elections set for Saturday April 4 include one rural district trustee per district and county trustee seats. Chas McElroy, L A Bishop, and Alois Morkovsky’s terms expire. Election notices posted 20 days prior.
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Lavaca
Schual
Chas, McElroy
L. A. Bishop
Alois Morkovsky
182 Persons Register At Cedar Springs
A total of 182 Cedar Springs residents registered for civilian defense Saturday. Registration took place at the school house.
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Cedar Springs
Texas Registers 426 434 for Draft February 16
Gen. J. Watt Page, state director of selective service, announced that 426 434 persons were registered in Texas on February 16.
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Texas
Austin
J. Watt Page
Selective Service
United States Soon to Go On Offensive Says Roosevelt
President Roosevelt announced in a national broadcast that the United States will soon take the offensive in the war and prevail in final battles and peace. He asserted increasing American strength and urged continued distant fighting against the enemy, even with temporary setbacks, until Allied supply lines secure clear superiority.
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United States
Pete R
Washington
Roosevelt
Addess
America
United Nations
Moulton Observes Texas Independence Day Holiday
Moulton business houses will close all day Monday March 2 to observe Texas Independence Day. This marks the first time in years that March 2 is included in the annual holiday list.
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Moulton
Lions Club Holds Regular Meeting in Moulton
The Moulton Lions Club met at the home economics cottage Thursday of last week. The meal was prepared by the Moulton Public Schools home economics class. Max Beasley presented an explanation of the USDA program. Guests included Mr. Roe and Arnold Papacek.
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Moulton Lions Club
Moulton Public Schools
Moulton Men Serve in Uncle Sam’s Navy and Air Forces
Local men from Moulton and nearby areas enlist or are drafted into the U S Navy and Army Air Corps during wartime. Arnold Papacek and Edwin Handsur join naval service and quartermaster duties at Mineral Wells. Emil Darilek Jr joins parachute division in San Antonio. Lieutenant Henry Chovanec visits Moulton after earning wings at Brooks Field. Sgt Arthur Schodde is named at Daniel Field Augusta Georgia in the 15th Transport Squadron.
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Edwin Handsur
Tom Handsor
Uncle Sam
Mineral Wells
C. T. Johnson
Austin
B. F. Ware
Moulton
Henry Chovanec
Brooks Field
San Antonio
Moulton Friends
Stanley F. Cerncsek
Chovanec
Arthur Schodde
William H. Schodde
Texas
Daniel Field
Augusta
Georgia
U.S. Army Air Corps
Meister Suspends Daily Herald During War
H. D. Meister publisher of the Yoakam Daily Herald announces suspension of the Daily Herald for wartime duration while promising to issue a weekly edition to Yoakam.
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Meister
H. D. Meister
Yoakam Daily Herald
Daily Herald
Evergreen School Players Set for March Productions
Evergreen School PT Club reports strong turnout and pays old bills. Play Grandpa s Twin Sister debuts March 15 with 10 and 25 cent admission. Oak Grove tournament results: boys trophy winner. girls volleyball and baseball exit in first round. Rural County Meet moves to Lavaca County with events March 21 27 28 at Breslau Evergreen. No admission charged. Public invited.
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Evergreen
Oak Grove
Lavaca
Breslau
Movers Take Over Midwestern Cottages and Bungalows
Mr and Mrs Max Beasley move into the Elo C Fehr renkamp cottage on West 2nd street. Mr and Mrs Joe Meyer occupy the Mrs Ben Mueller bungalow on Highway 95. Mr and Mrs Ad Petrek will move this week into the Mrs Ben Mueller home below the railroad.
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Max Beasley
Elo C. Fehrenkamp
West 2Nd Street
Joe Meyer
Ben Mueller
Highway 95
Ad. Petrek
Railroad
Machine Shop Owner Injured in Explosion
Yoakum reports A. L. Ringert 66 owner of the Ringert Machine Shop was badly hurt when a large metal drum he was cutting with a torch exploded. His right leg was broken his face and hands were cut and bruised. The blast rattled nearby businesses and residences several blocks away.
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Yoakum
A. L. Ringert
Ringert
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Capt. Mueller
John C. and
George Mueller
Mouton
Hy. Boening
Floresville
Moulton Business Houses
Texas Independence
Lions Club
USDA
Mr. Roe and
Arnold Papacek
R. B. Papacek
Navy
Emil Darilek, Jr
Emil Darilek
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