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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1941
Page
4
Tax assessor Turk will be in Moulton January 16 17 and 18 to assess state and county taxes for the year. KE A Turk Assessor Collector.
A compilation of peace quotes from Woodrow Wilson William Collins Romans 12 18 Mary Baker Eddy and James Thomson. The text notes holiday visits by Ludwig Freytag and family of Hull Texas and Christmas gatherings of Mr and Mrs George Bargman Gonzales with Mr and Mrs F T Febrenkamp.
Austin citizens committee announces free barbecue on the Governor's Mansion lawn for 20,000 guests to mark Governor W Lee O Daniel's January 21 oath. The event includes a street dance on Congress Avenue and an inaugural ball at Gregory Gym, with no invitations issued.
James Jaeggli spent Monday morning in Luling while Mrs J T Jaeggli stayed in Dallas last week. Victor Fehrenkamp and family visited Shiner on Sunday. Joe Cleak of Worthing and Louis Kubicek hosted guests last Sunday. West Columbia and San Antonio relatives joined Christmas gatherings with the Rehmet and Williams families. Numerous relatives from Houston Austin Richmond West Columbia Yoakum and Alvin visited in J T Jaeggli and Papacek homes during the holidays.
A professor of economics lecturing for over an hour faces restless students. An interrupter asks a joke about coal and buyers, prompting the professor to snap back with a retort about whether coal goes to the cellar when bought.
Mrs Smythe Browne plans a grand reception with a calling of guests' names at the drawing room door. Bridget, her longtime servant, eagerly agrees to announce arrivals during the first half hour after six, fulfilling a long-held wish.
A humorous exchange shows Sure Sign questioning a marriage proposal to Marie while the father mocks the tale, saying he has heard it five times and laughs each time.
Little Mary strained the tea with a fly swatter after losing the last strainer. Her mother and a friend observed, and Mary kept the mood light by mentioning she reused the old strainer.
The second urges the boxer to finish an opponent after a round when the fighter cannot see. The boxer replies that he cannot hit without sight, and the second insists he must strike from memory. The exchange highlights urgency and danger in the moment.
The dialogue notes that The Brownes appear extremely rich from their attire and that beauty in flowers does not always come with scent, suggesting wealth and contrast between appearance and actual qualities.
A humorous line contrasts a man with feet on the ground and a boss with feet on the desk, highlighting a quirky office dynamic and a playful exchange about employment. The quip reflects workplace humor and idle banter common in period comics.
A witty exchange contrasts youth ambition with later practicality as a woman recalls vowing wealth at twenty one and admits changing her mind proved easier than becoming rich.
Mr Julius Bueek and family of Hal jecsville along with Mr and Mrs Fletcher Kubnel of Karnes City and Mr and Mrs L W Sciba and daughter Frances Marie of Cuero spent Christmas Day in the home of Mrs Julia Hoyer.
F. L. Filipp reported the death of his brother Joe Filipp at Eastbernard on December 24 after illness with flu. He also noted his wife’s health was improving, being up four consecutive days for the first time in nine years, and friends hope for further recovery.
A tense exchange shows a father insisting his son finish school with no more funds. The dad declares the last dollar has been sent and no further support will be provided.
Magistrate hears that a burglary occurred three times in one week and the prisoner blames a housing shortage as the cause. The exchange highlights the tough housing situation as a motive behind the break-ins.
Texas crop values up 15 percent per governor report. Texas acres harvested total 25,844,000 with a 3 percent gain. Yields per acre exceed the 10 year average and 1939 levels. Wheat and cotton faltered under government programs, but major crop production in 1940 outpaced last year and the decade average.
A waiter and customer share a brief, sharp quip about tipping in a diner scene. The exchange highlights social tone and dining etiquette with a playful edge.
A stork headed toward Eugene Oregon failed to meet the local papers deadline. The newspaper announced a son born to Mr and Mrs Burton Willis before going to press. The next day the paper said twins were born and the second child did not arrive in time for the earlier edition.
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