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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1940
Page
1
A new year begins and citizens must pay a poll tax to vote. All voting age people except those over sixty must pay by February 1. The 1940 elections will include national and state offices plus local posts. Pay the poll tax now to exercise the vote.
Lavaca County reports a total cotton allotment of 52 972.38 acres under the AAA REarm Program. Of 8 691 farms, 1 470 receive under 5 acres, 2 200 between 5 and 15 acres, 988 between 15 and 25 acres, and 806 over 25 acres. Individual notices will be mailed soon.
Mrs C H McGill of Gonzales died at home on December 26 at age 53. Burial was December 27 in the Flatinoa Cemetery. She was survived by her husband two sons Rueben and Rudolph of Gonzales two daughters Mrs Joe Bright of Gonzales and Mrs Marvin Hinds of Luling her mother two sisters Mrs Fred F Fehrenkamp of Moulton and Mrs L E Taylor of Houston three brothers Rudie Valenta of Shiner L R Valenta of Corpus Christi and Edward Valenta of San Francisco one step brother Jodie Valenta of Sweet Home. The Eagle extends sympathy.
George White a 15 year old boy, son of Mr and Mrs Floyd White, was found dead with a shotgun wound to the chest at a ranch in San Marcos on Monday. A dog that accompanied him on a hunt led the mother to the body, and investigators believe the gun went off as he slipped down a ledge.
A leap year 1940 opens an open season on bachelors as Houston hosts the National Flower and Garden Show from February 28 through March 6. The event showcases horticulture, home gardening displays, and related competitions.
Otto Kraege age 69 president of the First State Bank York town died suddenly Tuesday night. Services to be announced. He led the bank and was a longtime community figure. He is survived by relatives and colleagues in York town.
United States factories now produce up to 1,200 airplanes and engines each month. The figure highlights a surge in wartime military production and supports ongoing industrial mobilization efforts.
Robert Fechner 63 longtime director of the Civilian Conservation Corps CCC died in Washington in December. The death closes a long career leading the agency created to provide employment during the Depression.
John Barron Sr. age 81 died in Bryan Tuesday. He was the father of George E. Barron superintendent of schools in Yoakum. The obituary notes his prior years and family connections.
President Roosevelt personally delivers the state of the union to Congress on Wednesday afternoon, outlining priorities and national issues before lawmakers.
The name of John Nance Garner, candidate for the Democratic presidential nomination, will be entered in every primary prior to the national convention.
Alvin J. Wirtz of Seguin and Austin is appointed undersecretary of the interior by President Roosevelt. Wirtz departed by plane for Washington on Wednesday.
Charles A. Lueke a prominent Moulton businessman for forty years died at his home Monday January 1 after an illness. Funeral services were held Wednesday at 2:80 o'clock at the home with Rev E Jacobs officiating and burial in Moulton Public Cemetery. The large funeral procession reflected wide community regard. He was 68 years 8 months and 19 days old, born near Frelsburg September 12 1871. Survived by his widow Lizzie Wagner and three sisters Ida Louise Lucke of Moulton and Mrs Minnie Skyles of Corpus Christi.
L. H. Daniels of Bryan was noted as visiting relatives in Moulton on New Year’s Day. The brief item records a social call by a named resident from a nearby city.
Buddy Winkler from San Antonio spent the holiday season visiting Moulton, enjoying local events and hospitality during his stay.
Mrs. F. C. Smith departed Monday to visit relatives in Patterson Louisiana.
Mr and Mrs W J Biehunke and daughter Miss Tressia of San Antonio visited relatives here Monday.
George Vogt and Alfred Ullmann of San Antonio visited the home of Mr and Mrs Otto Vogt for New Year's Day celebrations.
August Wenske a pioneer resident of Lavaca county died at his home in the northern part of Moulton on Saturday December 30 at 11:00 am. He was 78 years 1 month 22 days old born November 8 1861 in Endersdorf Germany he came to Texas 58 years ago and settled in Lavaca county. Funeral services were held at St. Josephs Catholic Church with interment in Moulton Catholic Cemetery Rev Joseph Kopp officiating. He is survived by four daughters Mrs Wenzl Hoepfl Mrs Joe A Boehm of Moulton Mrs John Schmidt of Orange Grove Mrs Willie E Boehm of Ganado two sons Theodore Wenske of Moulton and August Wenske of Shiner twenty grandchildren four great grandchildren four brothers John Chavies and Paul Wenske of Moulton Julius Wenske of Gonzales one sister Mrs Annie Bartsch of Gonzales. Mrs Wenske preceded him in death June 6 1926.
Rev. C. A. Lehne and his Burton family spent Tuesday in the home of Mr. and Mrs. George von Lienen.
The first invitation basketball tournament in Moulton will be played in the local gym January 5 and 6 with participants Shiner Gonzales Garwood Fayetteville Victoria Yoakum Flatonia and Moulton. Friday games include Shiner versus Garwood Fayetteville versus Victoria Gonzales versus Yoakum and Flatonia versus Moulton. Winners meet Saturday with two trophies awarded a tall shooting figure eagle stage trophy and a 14 inch tipping figure with laurel leaves as symbols of victory.
The Moulton Home Demonstration Club held its Christmas party December 19 at Mrs. Joe K. Etlinger’s home with many members and visitors attending. A short meeting preceded a evening of visiting and games, a decorated tree, exchanged gifts, and a lunch. Officers elected earlier include Mrs. Hugo Fisbeck chairwoman, Mrs. Paul Ammermann vice chair, Miss Lizette Winkenwerder council delegate, Mrs. Frank Kova secretary treasurer, and Mrs. Fred Kaiser reporter. The next meeting is January 10 at 2 PM in the bank building with Miss Pfeifer expected.
Mr Richard Meitzen and family of Bandera spent several days last week visiting in the home of Mr and Mrs George von Linen.
Miss Lillian Lockstedt returned to Galveston Thursday after visiting the home of her parents Mr. and Mrs Henry Lockstedt for several days.
President Roosevelt appoints Charles Edison to succeed the late Thomas Swanson as secretary of the navy. Edison is the son of the inventor Thomas Edison.
Mrs. Ludmilla Bartos about 61 was found dead Wednesday morning at her home near Novo brad. Justice of the Peace A J Darilek held the inquest and rendered a verdict death was due to natural causes. Funeral arrangements had not been completed at this writing.
With The Sick Mrs. R. Valenta, who has been ill for several weeks, is doing nicely. Mrs. Joseph F. G. Darilek is ill with pneumonia, Mrs. Wm. J. Meyer, patient in Shiner hospital, is getting along nicely, Jos. Wagner is ill at his home here.
E. C. Newman of Yoakum, field instructor for the Boy Scout organization, was in Moulton Friday afternoon looking after scout matters.
Mr and Mrs Jno A Seidel and daughter Annette and Mr and Mrs John Fitsch and son Joan of San Antonio spent New Year's Day in Moulton visiting relatives.
Commercial airlines in the United States logged 750 million passenger miles in 1939. Fatalities were nine among passengers and three among crew in the year.
A meeting of the Moulton Branch of the Farmers' League will be held in the high school auditorium on Monday January 8 at 7 30 p m. Officers for the coming year will be elected.
Mrs. L E Martinshaw of Columbia South Carolina visited her parents Mr and Mrs B C Smith in Moulton over the holidays during a family visit.
Mr and Mrs Edmund Anderle and relatives from Moulton and Rowena spent Saturday in Victoria at the home of Mr Joe Selzer. The group included Mr Joe Anderle, Miss Georgia Anderle, and Mrs Emil Anderle.
Mr and Mrs Otto Vogt and Miss Louise Vogt and Mrs Rad Vogt Sr spent part of last week in Yoakum visiting Mrs Julia Schmidt. They also visited Mr and Mrs Emil Schmidt and family in Hallettsville.
Mr and Mrs QO F Knape motored to Victoria last Wednesday to visit in the home of Mr and Mrs L Schoenig and accompany Mrs Robt L Philips and daughter on their return from a visit there.
Mr and Mrs Henry Lockstedt and their children Ada Lillian Calvin and Lloyd spent New Year’s Day visiting Mrs Henry Lockstedt Sr and Mr and Mrs Frank Hilscher in Concrete.
Mrs J W Nachlinger and her son Lester of Raymondville joined Mr and Mrs Eric Brunkenhoefer and daughter Mildred and Mr and Mrs Henry Brunkenhoefer of San Antonio for part of the holiday period with Mr and Mrs G J Bohaenkemp.
Boyce Rehmet leaves for West Columbia to start a new law office. He is a University of Texas law grad, born and raised here, son of Mr and Mrs Vince Rehmet. The Eagle wishes him success.
In a quirky fact, the United States reportedly houses more automobiles than bathtubs. Estimates for product sales vary, including large figures for beverages but lack definitive tie to a single source.
After a ten day holiday period, the Sam and Will Moore Institute and the St. Josephs School resumed classes Tuesday morning January 2.
Tax Assessor-Collector E A Turk of Hallettsville will be in Moulton on Tuesday and Wednesday January 16 and 17 to assess state and county taxes for the current year. Other dates in this section include Sulphur Park January 8 Shiner January 10 to 18 Midway January 15 and Witting January 18.
Frigid Friday morning December 29 saw the thermometer reach 26 above with a heavy frost covering the ground across the area, marking the season's coldest spell thus far.
The Witting 4 H Girls Club elected Lonnie Sustr as president Marguerite Kon vicka as vice president and Doris Hil devebrandt as secretary treasurer for the ensuing year.
The Moulton Volunteer Fire Department will hold its first meeting of 1940 Monday night January 8 beginning at 7:80 o clock at the Fire Station. Every member should be present.
Komensky P T A will hold its regular meeting at the schoolhouse on Friday night January 5. All members are urged to be present.
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