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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1938
Page
1
Pedestrian danger is linked to auto accidents with 55 percent of deaths partly caused by the walker. The National Safety Council offers five actions: obey signals, learn laws, demand driver accountability, engage in traffic planning, and study to cut pedestrian injuries. The article urges walkers to share responsibility for safety.
Moulton schools including Sam and Will Moore Institute and St. Joseph's School resumed classes Monday morning after a ten day holiday vacation.
Dispatches from Washington report Charley Lockhart, eight year state treasurer, running again. Roosevelt may ask Congress to boost naval construction funds. Fifteen state senators and 105 representatives seek renomination, with many new faces expected. Governor Allred dined with Roosevelt in Washington. Elliott Roosevelt, son of the president, named manager of the Hearst radio system with New York HQ.
The article argues that every citizen should hold membership cards in four organizations the fire department the merchants league the PTA and the American Red Cross, framing civic duty and preparedness as essential community bonds.
Col. E. O. Thompson of Amarillo announces his candidacy for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination and says he will unveil his platform around March 1.
Nations spent about 12 billion dollars on armament in the past year. Much misery might have been avoided if such funds were diverted to constructive channels.
Opinion argues against altering the Star Spangled Banner while reaffirming it as the US anthem. The author insists the song and the flag will endure as national symbols despite calls for change.
H G Bohnenkamp and Miss Helen Frese wed at Christ Lutheran Church Alamo Heights Monday December 27 at 7 PM Reverend M A Falkenberg presided Witnesses were P P Kasperick and Mrs Maurine Virden The couple will reside at 126 Stafford San Antonio Texas The Eagle offers congratulations and best wishes for a long happy marriage.
Lavaca county teachers meeting at Shiner High School on January 8 voted to hold the County Meet at Yoakum and selected officers including Director General R C Winchester of Yoakum and Directors for Declamation Debate Extemporaneous Speech Spelling Ready Writers Rural Schools Athletics Music Memory Picture Memory. The group recommended splitting story telling by rural and high schools and voted to use Playground Ball under Inter scholastic League Rules. The executive committee will meet in Yoakum January 10 to set the county meet date and handle other business.
San Antonio lawyer J. W. Ragsdale spent last Thursday in Moulton on professional matters, meeting local officials and reviewing pending cases.
Mr and Mrs Gene Herzik of Schulenburg visited Mr and Mrs Elo C Fehrenkamp one day last week in a local social gathering noted in society items.
Mrs Ed Kolar and Mrs Vlad imir Darilek spent Tuesday in Yorktown with Mrs Mathilde Becker, mother of Mr Darilek.
Rev and Mrs C A Lehne and daughter Jo Ann of Burton spent Tuesday with her parents Mr and Mrs George von Lienen.
The message invites nonmembers to enroll in the Moulton Business Men's League and start the New Year by becoming a member.
The Eagle notes receipt of New Year greetings and a subscription remittance from D C Holms and family of Alice confirming their ongoing support and connection with the paper.
Mr and Mrs Robi L Phillips and daughter Nelda Lee visited here for the holidays and returned to San Antonio Sunday.
Friends report notable improvement in Oscar Shandera's health as he remains ill at his residence.
Mr and Mrs G J Bohnenkamp came home Monday from a ten day trip to San Antonio and Taylor. In San Antonio they attended the December 27 wedding of their son Henry to Miss Helen Frese.
The Moulton Fire Department convened its annual gathering Monday night. The December minutes were approved and bills totaling 16.07 were ordered paid. A fire proof blanket arrived and six steel helmets will arrive soon. John G. Fishbeck joined the honorary membership list. William Miculka was reelected to the Firemen's Pension Committee for three years.
Moulton students resume studies after holidays and return from multiple institutions. Names listed include James Jaeggli and Dorothy Jean Jaeggli at University of Texas Austin, Edgar Butschek at Schreiner Institute Kerrville, L. A. Dickson at Baylor University Waco, Kenward Kolar at St Edwards Austin, Virginia Valenta at Seton School of Nursing Austin, Sam Jaeggli Jr at Allen Academy Bryan, Wesley Koape at Texas Lutheran College Seguin, and Lorena Ruth Smith at Baldwin Business College Yoakum.
The Moulton Parent-Teacher Association will hold its first meeting of the year at the school auditorium on Wednesday January 12 starting at 3 45 P M. All members are urged to attend. A program will be given.
Mr and Mrs Edward Bohuslav go back to Iraan Saturday after visiting his parents Mr and Mrs Joe Bohuslav and other relatives during the holidays.
Dr and Mrs J G Guenther and Mrs J C Guenther of La Grange were in Moulton on Tuesday. Dr Guenther also stopped by The Eagle office to renew his newspaper subscription.
Mr. Arthur Krause and family return to Cheyenne Wells Colorado from visits with relatives in Moulton Flatonia Skidmore and other places. They had not been here since 1935.
President Roosevelt told Congress that misusing capital power must end or capitalism will harm itself. He urged cooperation between capital and labor with government, stressed power and responsibility, and aimed for national unity to fix past mistakes while maintaining defense and cautious budget plans. He projected peace through democracy and warned against undependable treaty obligations.
Miss Margaret Bunting, a former Flatonia resident, died at her Uvalde home Saturday after a week long illness. Funeral services were held December 26 in Uvalde. Born near Moulton and long active as a music teacher in Flatonia, she leaves a sister Miss Mamie Bunting and three brothers Will Henry and Jeff, all of Uvalde, plus numerous relatives. Her father once served as Flatonia mayor.
Mrs J C Romberg of this city heard her son Marvin Romberg speak to her by telephone from Sumatra Island in the Netherlands Indies. The distance was about 12 000 miles and the connection allowed clear hearing across the opposite side of the globe.
William Bilera of Hallettsville announces his candidacy for Lavaca county superintendent. Bilera, known in the area for his prior teaching stint with the Sam and Will Moore Institute, emphasizes his local experience.
The piece calls on residents to stay engaged with the 1987 initiated city building program. It stresses that substantial work remains and progress depends on everyone pulling together and sharing the workload.
Ben Kocian a Branecky School teacher near Moulton wed Miss Ida Migl daughter of Mr and Mrs Ad Migl Komensky Ky at Praha Catholic Church on Tuesday December 28. Rev John Anders officiated with J J Migl Seguin and Jerome Kocian Kamensky assisting. Attendants were Edwin Kocian Julius Migl and Misses Anita Darilek and Helen Bohuslav.
Julius Jobb, formerly of near Moulton and longtime Scurry County resident, died Wednesday morning December 29 and was buried Friday. He is survived by his widow seven children and other relatives in the area.
CE Zion's Lutheran congregation will meet at the church Sunday January 9 at 1:30 in the afternoon to elect a pastor. All members are urged to be present.
Moravia citizen John Tupa aged 87 or 88 dropped dead at his Moravia home Sunday. Burial was held Tuesday morning in Moravia. A native of Czechoslovakia he came to Texas many years ago.
The Moulton Hatchery owned by Frank Jahn announces the spring hatching season opening on Monday January 10. Jahn runs one of the area’s most uptndate hatcheries.
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