Roosevelt speech draws praise and criticism nationwide
The editor notes Roosevelt's Sunday night address aired on major networks with split reception. Red Cross reports 8.2 million enrolled in the membership drive last November, surpassing last year by 1.1 million, claimed as the largest peace time enrollment on record. Frank Schovassa of Midway dies at 65. Burial December 26 at P.J. T. Czecho-Morovan Brethren Cemetery with services conducted by Rev. Bartom and Rev. Kostohyrz. He was born February 2, 1874 in Czechoslovakia, married Rosa Tichovsky, and lived near Midway. Surviving: widow, one son, five daughters, three grandchildren, one brother. The Eagle offers condolences.
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Red Cross
Frank Schovassa
Lad Hruska
Moulton
Midway
P.J.T. Czecho-Morovan Brethren
Joseph Bartom
Granger
F.J. Kostohyrz
Temple
Czechoslovakia
Texas
Rosa Tichovsky
Wastenee
Frank L. Schoyajsa
Shiner
Rosa Wentreek
Meeks
Emily Schovajsa
Guy
Annie
Viasta
Joe Schovajsa
The
Eagle
Town Trade Days Could Boost Moulton Prosperity
Moulton should consider holding a series of trade days this year to attract more visitors. The town may prosper if residents enable others to come, and extending the trade territory in the new year seems possible with some effort as roads in the area are good.
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Moulton
Year of 1941 Promises Shared Effort to Meet Challenges
A 1941 message urges unity to face the year ahead. The speaker notes both town and rural communities share problems and, through cooperation, no obstacle is insurmountable. Thoughtful consideration is needed to solve ongoing issues for all residents.
Legislature Opens Soon Prompting Voter Engagement
This note urges citizens to contact their representatives before the legislature convenes to share opinions on community county and state problems. It also notes upcoming local elections in the months ahead, warning of a busy year.
Christmas traffic deaths fall short of prior year totals
About 400 lives were lost in Christmas mishaps nationwide with traffic accidents leading the fatalities. New York 41, California 30, Ohio 29, Illinois 28, Texas 28. last year 678 deaths nationally. West Virginia and Wyoming reported no traffic fatalities this Christmas.
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New York
California
Ohio
Illinois
Texas
West Virginia
Wyoming
Destroy The Destroyer War on Fire Urges Collective Action
A flame blasts a historic New England home ignited by an oil stove. The piece laments loss of irreplaceable memories and warns fire fatalities from human error, urging collective effort to prevent fires and defeat the destroyer.
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New England
England
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Roosevelt Addresses Nation on War Destruction and Resolve
President Roosevelt urges unity to avoid another large war and to aid nations defending against the Axis. He emphasizes strengthening production and military capability, denying any plan for American expeditions outside U S borders, and pledging steadfast support to Great Britain despite threats from Nazi Germany.
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United States
Local Man's Brother Dies in East Bernard Services
Joe Filipp of East Bernard died December 24 at age 65. Burial was December 26 with Rev. J. C. Kuce officiating. Survives include widow, two sons Joe and George, a daughter Edith, five brothers and two sisters. The Eagle extends sympathy to the bereaved.
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East Bernard
Grim Reaper
Joe Filipp
J. C. Kuce
Joe
George
Edith
Fred Klozik
Houston
F. L
Young Couple Married At St. Josephs Church
Eddie Reind and Miss Lillian Krejci wed at St. Josephs Catholic Church Moulton Monday morning in a ceremony led by Rev. Joseph Kopp. The couple, from prominent local families, celebrated with a wedding dinner at the bride’s home and a free dance at Herman Park Hall that evening.
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Eddie Reind
Lillian Krejci
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
Moulton
Joseph Kopp
Frank Krejci
Jim Reindl
Herman Park Hall
Moulton Fire Dept Holds First Meeting of Year
The Moulton Volunteer Fire Department will hold its first meeting of the year on Monday January 6 at 7:30 PM at the fire station.
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Moulton Fire Dept
Moulton
Notable US facts on counties and Christmas tree customs
A playful prompt notes there are 8080 counties in the United States and that the Christmas tree custom began in the United States in 1847. The statements mix trivia about administrative divisions with a 19th century holiday tradition.
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United States
Moulton to Hold Basketball Tourney Friday and Saturday
The Moulton Bobkatz host their second annual basketball tournament at the high school gym Friday and Saturday with trophies for winners runners up and all tournament players. Friday games include St. Josephs Victoria Weimar Kamensky Garwood Moulton St Joseph Yoakum and Flatonia with finals Saturday evening at 7 30.
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Moulton
Moulton Bobkatz
Texas Defense Spending Reaches 187 Million Mark
National defense expenditures in Texas total 187,054,850 dollars for the first two weeks of December, according to B. Frank White. The largest contract went to P. O. Montgomery of Dallas for temporary construction at Fort Sam Houston, amounting to 1,903,370 dollars.
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Austin
Texas
B. Frank White
Office of Government
P.O
Montgomery
Dallas
Fort Sm Houston
Heavy Lint Yield At Oak Grove
Lavaca county records show Oak Grove near Moulton producing the county's highest lint in 1940. Frank Lev reports 350 pounds per acre and John Raab 816 pounds to the acre.
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Lavaca County
Oak Grove
Moulton
Frank Lev
John Raab
Ecre
Moulton Man's Uncle Succumbs In Ohio
H. D. Schodde aged 72 uncle to William H. Schodde of Moulton died at home in East Palestine Ohio on November 80 He was the last family member and is survived by his widow a daughter and one grandchild A veteran who served forty eight years.
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H. D. Schodde
William H. Schodde
Moulton
East Palestine
Ohio
Sick Joe Sockwell Ill In Old Moulton Area
Sick Joe Sockwell of the Old Moulton section is reported seriously ill with bronchial pneumonia. Ernst Bowe, past 80, once respected near Moulton, is recovering at home and joined Mrs. Bowe for shopping Saturday. Mrs. F. Raab, 70, now of San Antonio, is recovering from illness and staying with her son Islin and daughter Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Crozier.
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Joe Sockwell
Moulton
Ernst Bowe
F. Raab
San Antonio
Moulton Students Return After Holiday Vacation
The following students have returned to their institutions after the holiday break: A. and M. College College Station Edward Petrash Maurice Havik Elwyn Gummelt Allan Bobuslav Texas Lutheran College Seguin Ora Willie Janszen Ada Koenig Texas University Austin Sam Jaeggli Jr Larry Beyer Victor Krejci Frank Kokas Southwest Texas State Teachers College San Marcos Anita Novak Victor Jemelka Woealey Knaps Business College Houston Alton Mueller Alvin Moeller Baldwin's Business College Vrakom Edna Gammelt Victoria Junior College Victoria Sybil Pasterovsky Helen Kubicek Baylor University Waco L A Dickson Incarnate Word College San Antonio Bibel Josephine Wagner Seton School of Nursing Aug tio Lillian Arneir
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Texas Lutheran College
Seguin
Ora
Willie Janszen
Ada Koenig
Texas University
Austin
Sam Jaeggli, Jr
Larry Beyer
Victor Krejci
Frank Kokas
Anita Novak
Victor Jemelka
Woealey Knaps
Business College
Houston
Baldwin’s Business College
Vrakom
Edna Gammelt
Victoria Junior College
Victoria
Sybil Pasterovsky
Helen Kubicek
Baylor University
Waco
L. A. Dickson
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K. C. Miculsa
John J. Marix
Paul Valigura
Ned Hellums
St. Joseph’s Church
Census Bureau
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West South
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Flatonia
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A. & M. College
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Elwyn Gummelt
Allan Bobuslav
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