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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1938
Page
1
Washington reports the AAA plans to reduce 1938 cotton output to 10.5 million bales. Acreage would fall to 26 million acres with 8 to 9 million acres removed. Funding totals 23 million dollars for this effort with 100 million for soil conservation and 130 million for subsidies. Exports and domestic demand are seen shrinking due to the recession.
City Assessor William Wachtendorf began assessing taxes for the current year on Monday. He will be at City Hall all week, and property owners may visit there to review assessments.
It is intimated that President Franklin Delano Roosevelt is contemplating another fishing trip to the Texas coast waters next summer. The report hints at presidential leisure plans and possible travel arrangements for the season.
A notice urges readers who obtain a sample copy of The Eagle this week to consider subscribing as a regular reader of the paper. It emphasizes subscribing now to stay informed.
W C Munn a prominent Houston merchant died on Thursday January 6. Burial was held Sunday afternoon in Weimar. Munn began his mercantile career at Weimar many years ago.
Rev Jesse Yelvington a Baptist minister from San Antonio and noted community hero will head a state wide campaign to raise 100000 dollars for a new Bible building on the Baylor University campus at Waco Texas
A nearby resident expressed eager anticipation for The Eagle weekly visit, noting that such remarks are greatly appreciated by newspaper publishers and highlighting the community connection to the paper.
The 1938 Fiesta de San Jacinto will be held in San Antonio April 18 to 23. The Southwest Texas Press Association will hold its annual convention Friday and Saturday of that week.
The Nordheim Chamber of Commerce sponsors a movement to hire a vocational and agricultural teacher for public schools. The effort aims to gain endorsement from the city's citizenship and is presented as commendable and widely supported.
Fred M. Herndon of San Antonio, secretary of the Southwest Texas Press Association, has been elected secretary manager of the Sabinal Chamber of Commerce. He is known as a tireless worker and Sabinal is to be congratulated on securing his services.
The Eagle highlights a chronology of 1987 worth preserving for reference. The feature is billed as a key value in the year's newspaper offerings and justifies the subscription price with its utility.
Funeral services for John Tupa 87 a respected resident near Moravia east of here who died Sunday January 2 were conducted Tuesday January 4 Rev Hildebrandt of St John officiating Burial was in Moravia Catholic Cemetery Pall bearers were William Rabel Joe Tupa Frank Tupa Charles Tupa Vlad Braska and Anton Tupa He is survived by six children Mrs Fred Barecky Mrs Fred Rabel Joe Tupa Jim Tupa Frank Tupa and Anton Tupa and a number of grandchildren Mrs Tupa preceded him in 1982 The Eagle extends condolences to the family He was a native of Europe who came to Texas many years ago.
Lavaca County shows 629 residents received old age assistance in December, the same as November. Total distributions amount to $7,788, unchanged from the prior month, according to County Clerk J. F. Bozka.
The 28th anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America will be observed February 6 to 12 nationwide with Capitol Area troops and districts taking part in major events during the week according to T. H. Shelby council president.
Rain last week paused work on Front street as Commissioner Freytag's crew widened the shoulder along the concrete street. The shoulder is to receive an all weather topping.
County agents and assistants signed up farmers in Moulton on Tuesday for the government farm program. About 100 farmers submitted applications, continuing cooperation from last year.
The regular monthly meeting of the Moulton Business Men's League will be at the American Legion Hall on Tuesday night January 18 beginning at 7 30. Members are urged to attend and nonmembers are invited to join.
Funeral services were held in Flatonia for Mrs. M. E. Rhodes 87 who died in San Antonio. The body was brought by overland train. Rev Gibbons assisted by a San Antonio pastor. A Fayette county pioneer she moved to San Antonio about twenty years ago. One daughter and five sons survive.
The Moulton city council met in regular session Monday evening at the hall with Mayor F T Fehrenkamp presiding and City Secretary Marshal Wm D Wachtendorf at the desk. All aldermen Vladik Boehm R B B Papacek Fred Pietsch Edwin A Jaeggli and Joe Biehunko were present.
The Moulton Bobkatz beat the Flatonia Bulldogs 88 to 37 on the local court. The Moulton Second String won 23 to 22 over Flatonia Second String after a 21 all tie at the end of regulation. In overtime Moulton scored two points to Flatonia's one.
W. C. Haddox, a 102-year-old Confederate veteran, died Monday at his daughter's home near Floresville. Born three months before Texas won its independence from Mexico, Haddox lived through a milestone era in state history.
Mr and Mrs Marion Hodge of Gonzales rejoice over the arrival of a daughter born December 29. The baby has been named Marian Rochelle Mrs Hodge formerly Norma Wachtendorf of Moulton offers warm congratulations from The Eagle.
Receipts and valuation of live stock handled over the past three years at San Antonio yards, tabulated by the Federal State Market News, show rising totals for cattle calves hogs and sheep with valuations from 1935 to 1937. Cattle rose from 134 673 in 1935 to 149 637 in 1937, calves from 146 990 to 233 281, hogs from 46 648 to 145 097, sheep from 23 461 to 23 664, valuations from 5 739 396.84 to 10 451 964.54.
F W Hans secretary treasurer of the Moulton Farmers Cooperative Gin and Mill Company advises The Eagle that the annual stockholders meeting will be held at Herman Park on Monday January 17 beginning at 9 30 A M.
Rainy weather causes postponement of Anoval Lutheran congregational meeting from last Sunday to Sunday January 28 at 1 30 PM Members are asked to note the new date and time.
The Tax Assessor-Collector E A Turk of Halletts ville is in the area this weekend, assessing state and county taxes for the current year. Mrs F T Fehrenkamp and daughter Mrs Erna Kotzebue visited Yoakum Friday as guests of Mrs C F Kaiser.
Miss Grace Preston and Miss E McKay of Houston visited the home of Mayor and Mrs. F. T. Fehrenkamp on Sunday for a social afternoon.
Hugo Fisbeck of Old Moulton called at the office Tuesday and advanced the subscription figures to The Eagle and the Semi- Weekly Farm News for Mrs. Ida Butschek.
Mr. Rud Reindl and family of Shreveport Louisiana Miss Lillie Reindl of Houston Mrs M Pol lock and son Victor of Shiner visited in the home of Mr and Mrs John Reindl here recently.
Viadik Miculka of Floresville and his sister Miss Helen visited Mrs. F J Miculka and relatives during Christmas. Viadik Miculka serves as principal of the Darilek School in Wilgon county.
December 29 marks the 92nd anniversary of Texas joining the United States, noted as a historical milestone. The observance traces back to the 1845 event and reflects on the state’s incorporation into the union.
The Eagle printers thank the Moulton Lutheran Ladies Aid Society for a box of sandwiches and cakes sent to the office on Thursday afternoon. The office force enjoyed the lunch very much.
The notice states that eight states still require poll tax payment to obtain voting or franchise rights, reflecting era practices tying civic participation to wealth and taxation.
F. W. Jares from Hallettsville, known as the Orange Crush man, paid a profitable visit to our office on Tuesday. He is recovering from a left leg fracture and uses crutches but is progressing well.
Temple Houston Morrow of Dallas donated several Gen. Sam Houston artifacts to the new Sam Houston memorial museum in Huntsville. The collection includes Santa Anna sword from the Alamo storming, six pieces of Mrs. Houston’s silver plate, Sam Houston Jr. baby shoes from Persia, and Houston’s ivory letter opener. The items were given by Margaret Bell Houston, and by Morrow.
The Eagle presents the official statement of Farmers & Merchants State Bank on its last page. The report notes the bank is in fine condition and reflects community prosperity.
Moulton Bobkats lost 24 22 to Waelder after a close game. Waelder reserves won 9 6 in a low scoring follow while Waelder girls beat Moulton 27 14 on the Waelder court.
The Moulton Bobkats lost a well played game to the Schulenburg Longhorns on Schulenburg court Tuesday 21 to 18. The Moulton second string defeated Schulenburg's second team 17 to 9.
Services were held Tuesday morning for Fabian Joseph Moore 19 son of Mr and Mrs H N Moore of Yoakum He died Sunday at the local hospital from pneumonia in Yoakum Texas January 10 19 year old youth is laid to rest in local cemetery with family attending
The Moulton Eagle and the Semi-Weekly Farm News announce a combined subscription at $2.50 per year, with individual rates of $2.00 per year. Encouraging readers to subscribe now.
Mrs. Martha Schraer 41 died after a lingering illness in San Antonio. Burial was in Hallettsville Catholic Cemetery with Rev. A Drozd officiating. Survived by four daughters Helen Delores Margaret Bernice four sons Paul Matthew Hugo her parents Mr and Mrs Joe Woitaske of Hallettsville one brother and four sisters. The Eagle extends sympathy to the bereaved.
Gonzales county farmers will receive about 425000 in 1938 for participation in the agricultural conservation programs of 1937 and 1938, per County Agent J L Moore. Estimated 1937 rental payments total 225000 with payments starting within 60 days, plus about 200000 in cotton price adjustment payments due this fall.
Directors of Central Power and Light Company declare a dividend of 1.75 per share on the 7 percent cumulative preferred stock and 1.50 per share on the 6 percent cumulative preferred stock, payable February 1, 1938 to stockholders of record January 15, 1938.
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