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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1941
Page
1
Lord Baden-Powell founder of the Boy Scout movement died at his home in South Africa. Ill health led him to leave London in 1937 for a milder climate. He attended the 1935 Boy Scout jamboree in Washington and spent the last 30 years of his life working for peace.
Citizens who turned 21 since January 1, 1940 or will be 21 before the 1941 election must obtain a poll tax exemption certificate. Applications may be made at the county tax collector's office on or before January 31, 1941.
George W Hawks editor publisher of the Flatonia Argus assumes active management of the Waelder New Era after the death of T G Bell who had run the paper for twenty years. Suc cess to you Bro Hawks.
Editor-owner R. W. Meitzen has bought the Medina Light and Bandera County News and will merge them into Bandera New Era. The deal took effect January 9, leaving Bandera County with a single newspaper. The Eagle wishes him continued success.
President Roosevelt spoke to a joint session of Congress on Monday urging rapid expansion of the national defense program. He also asked for appropriations exceeding 17 billion dollars to defend democracy, with Congress to determine the funding method.
The 77th Congress convened January 8 with 268 Democrats, 162 Republicans, 3 Progressives, 1 American Labor, and 1 former Labor in the House. The Senate tally shows 66 Democrats, 28 Republicans, 1 Progressive, and 1 independent.
The Lions Club of Victoria hosts the fifth annual Vitoria Music Festival at Victoria Junior College on February 22. Bands orchestras drum and bugle corps and choral groups from numerous South Texas schools are invited to participate with recognized critics judging the events.
Congressmen unanimously renominate Sam Rayburn of Texas to serve as Speaker as the new session opens on January 8. Rayburn, long in public life, is praised for fine service and deserving of the honor.
The agricultural adjustment administration set a national cotton planting allotment of 26,699,917 acres for 1941, down from 27,070,173 in 1940. Officials note continued crop restrictions may reduce plantings further in 1942 due to war related loss of foreign markets and surpluses. Texas state allotments were 9,777,435 for 1941 and 9,116,916 for 1940.
Mrs. Ludwig Tkac 53 died at Moravia on Saturday December 28 after a long illness Funeral services were held December 30 at Moravia Catholic Church Rev Vaclac Bily officiating Interment followed in Moravia Cemetery Pallbearers Alfons Schwartz John Schwartz Bob Koeich L S Gideon Otis Holeman W L Exstrum Survived by husband six children Jaro Ludwig Jr Julius Mrs Willard Estrum Mrs L S Gideon and Mrs Odis Holeman Seven grandchildren one brother John Blanar and one sister Mrs Marie Pichat The Eagle extends sympathy.
Stockholders will meet at Herman Park Hall on Monday January 20 at 9 30 in the morning. If weather is bad the meeting will be held the following Monday, per Secretary F W Hons.
Victor Lee Shulak aged 18 years 11 months and 7 days died Sunday morning at Shiner Hospital. Funeral conducted by Rev. C A Dickson at Moulton Public Cemetery with pallbearers Bill Selzer Ervin Kuhen Ed Schacher James Johnson Edward Hrbek Joe Hohensee. Survived by mother Mrs Lillie Shulak near Old Moulton two sisters Miss Virgie Shulak Mrs Ed Strainacher four brothers Oscar Joe Johnnie Melvin Shulak all of Old Moulton.
Mr and Mrs William Miculka occupy their newly purchased residence on West Second Street. They bought the home from Mrs Charley O Riske, who has moved to Hallettsville.
The Moulton Bobkatz were defeated by the San Marcos Rattlers 33 to 20 in a well played basketball game at San Marcos Monday night. Local enthusiasts were among the witnesses.
The Herman Park Verein hosts its annual mask ball at Herman Park Hall on Saturday night January 18. The Henry Brosch orchestra is engaged to provide the music.
Mrs. Lee Gibson of near Moulton has been a patient at Shiner Hospital since Tuesday. Many friends wish her a swift recovery.
Joe K. Sockwell a prominent stockman and farmer of Old Moulton died January 3 at Shiver Hospital after a short illness pneumonia was the cause. Funeral held January 4 at 2 p m from the home of Mr and Mrs Pren Sockwell with burial in Moulton Public Cemetery Rev C A Dickson officiating pallbearers were John Thompson Henry Vanham Les Cooper Louis Kuntechik Walker Duff and George Hamon He was born September 18 1879 aged 61 years 3 months and 20 days He lived his life in the community and joined Old Moulton Baptist Church in 1910 He married Fannie Mae Cherry August 5 1919 and they had two children Surviving are widow son Earl daughter Etta mother Mrs W W Sockwell four sisters Lillie Cassie Sockwell Mrs H Y Sloma of West Columbia and Mrs EB D Pogue of Raymondville two brothers Pren Sockwell of Moulton and Hicks Sockwell of Spofford The Eagle extends sympathy to the bereaved families.
Texas lawmakers assemble in Austin for the legislature convening on Tuesday January 14. Representative Homer Leonard of McAllen is unopposed for speaker. Governor O’Daniel prepares his message for a joint session as about 1500 bills are expected. Inauguration set for January 21.
The Lavaca County Inter scholastic League opened with Komensky and Shiner meeting in Shiner where Shiner won 25 to 14. Moulton and Komensky set to play at Moulton on Thursday night, January 9, marking Moulton’s first league game. Moulton and Shiner also scheduled to play at Shiner Tuesday night.
Gus Strauss district clerk of Lavaca county resigns to join the railroad commissions office in Austin. He is also Hallettsville fire chief. Pat Kelly of Hallettsville fills the vacancy appointed by District Judge Lester Holt.
Victoria St. Joseph Flyers claim first place with coach praised by Referee Pace after a 84 to 22 final win over the Moulton Bobkatz. Butschek Batey Pundt Ozuna Jecker honored on all tournament team. Garwood Laprice Catton among top scorers across multiple games.
Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Krause returned to Hollywood California Saturday after visiting relatives and attending to business matters. Mr. Krause renewed his Eagle subscription for another year.
Joe Kubenka Jr of the John Chevrolet Company leaves Saturday for Flint Michigan and expects to be away a week driving back a new car.
Nightwatchman and Mrs. Ad. Pilot of Moulton celebrate the birth of a girl born Wednesday January 1. Congratulating wishes flow from family and friends.
To those who applied for a mattress under the 1940 Mattress Program and were rejected, the committee asks them to see their chairlady and file a new application since the 1941 setup is more liberal and some previously rejected applicants may now qualify for a mattress.
The newspaper promotes its most liberal subscription offer yet in this section with a last page announcement urging readers to select a reading option and save, noting the deal may not last long.
Walter Johnson has assumed management of the Thompson place near Big Hill in Gonzales county. He and his family moved to the new home several days ago.
Frank J. John and Alfred Windham of Moulton and Oldrich Stiborek of Shiner returned to Rantoul Illinois on Saturday to resume their work with Uncle Sam after holiday with home folks.
A major oil firm has blocked several thousand acres around Moulton and plans to sink tests in the near future. The action signals preparatory work for possible development and resource exploration in the area.
The Moulton Volunteer Fire Department held its first meeting of the year at the fire station. Fourteen active and five honorary members attended. Chief W. H. Pundt reported no fire losses for 1940 and two city calls with quick extinguishment. Fred F. Fehrenkamp requested and received transfer to honorary status. An auditing committee was appointed: A. J. Darilek, chairman, Victor O. Fehrenkamp, John L. Bichunko.
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