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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1941
Page
1
Publicity officials of the Victoria Music Festival invite Moulton High School musical groups to perform at the annual festival on February 22. About 1,500,000 American boys belong to Scouting which builds democracy as the organization marks its thirty first anniversary February 7 to 13.
The obituary notes Lord Baden-Powell founder of the Boy Scout movement in 1910. It states the organization became the world’s strongest youth group and that U S enrollment now surpasses combined army and navy enlistments.
Census Bureau data from Washington shows Texas with 6 414 824 residents, up 10.1 percent in the last decade. Houston remains the largest city, followed by Dallas and San Antonio. Lavaca County's 1940 population was 25 485, up from 1930's 27 550.
The speaker advocates establishing recurring tradesdays or similar trade events to boost local economy. They note towns with tradesdays, appreciation days, or auction sales receive strong community support and urge taking action to organize such events locally.
Most of the active members of the Moulton Fire Department display the firemen's insignia on their automobiles. This insignia helps the public distinguish fire department vehicles and grant them priority when sirens sound, aiding swift response. Cooperation from drivers is urged for the safety of both the department and the public.
Mr Fehrenkamp displayed several letters of appreciation received after greetings sent during the holiday season. He spoke proudly of the beautiful sentiments and said kindness at the right time touches the heart. He believes in giving flowers to the living and has a wide friendship circle.
Hallettsville American Legion Auxiliary sponsors an essay contest for Lavaca County rural and high schools. Senior group topics on selective service effects. junior group on protecting America. Prizes awarded to top entries with rules on length, submission and anonymity.
Victor O Fehrenkamp of Moulton appointed District Deputy Grandmaster of the Masonic Grand Lodge of Texas district 84 including Shiner Hallettsville Cuero Yorktown Hochheim Yoakum Westhoff and Moulton This marks a noted honor for the individual and the local lodge as it brings first hand Masonic information to the lodge.
The Lutheran Ladies' Aid Society held its last regular meeting on Thursday January 3 at Luther Hall. Committees for January were formed for Sick Membership Flower and Hostesses with Mrs Herbert Haase Mrs B Jacobs Mrs Walter Johnson Mr H F Mueller Mrs W K Richter Miss Helen Urban and hostesses Mrs George von Lienen Mrs Tommy Picha and Miss Helen Urban. Visitors included Mrs Emilie Henrichs and Miss Anita Richter. The next meeting is scheduled for Thursday February 6.
Komensky hosts January 21 at 8 00 followed by January 24 at 7 30 at Yoakum January 28 at 7 30 Yoakum February 4 at 8 45 Shiner extra February 7 at 7 30 San Marcos here.
William H. Schodde tracks local rainfall with an average of 35.25 inches per year over five years. From 1936 to 1940 inclusive the yearly totals were 88.18 inches in 1936, 19.87 inches in 1937, 31.14 inches in 1938, 24.14 inches in 1939, and 58.38 inches in 1940.
Eugene Biehunko son of Mayor and Mrs Joe Biehunko sustained a fracture of his left arm at the wrist Sunday evening while attempting to jump a fence.
Lee Jarosek of Moulton has become the authorized Ford dealer for the city. The Eagle wishes him success in his new undertaking.
A severe storm hit Moulton Monday night with lightning striking a light pole at Barta's corner and other spots around town. Rainfall totaled 5 to 8 inches, damaging property and heightening danger in the area.
Mr and Mrs Julian Anderle welcomed a baby boy Tuesday last week at their Moulton home. The family shares their happiness and gratitude for the newest member of the household.
Governor W Lee O Daniel urged Texans to attend a big free barbecue on January 21 on the Texas Capitol grounds. He spoke from the mansion in Austin on his Sunday broadcast and said he preferred a simple inaugural ceremony on the Capitol steps rather than an elaborate event like two years ago at the University of Texas Memorial Stadium.
The Forty seventh Texas legislature convened in Austin with 179 men and two women facing funding for social security. Members will weigh higher taxes to support old age pensions and aid to the needy as they begin by electing officers and receiving the governor’s message. Homer Leonard of McAllen is to be elected speaker for his forty second birthday as the new House leadership forms.
Several Moulton firefighters rushed to the Paasch place near Witting Friday afternoon to battle a hay stack blaze. They prevented the fire from spreading to other feed stacks and nearby structures. The property is occupied by Fred Berkenhoff.
A deal was consumated last week making John Culak Jr owner of the beer garden, which Hugo Boehm operated. Culak will take charge on February 1.
Joe Kubenka Junior of Jahon Chevrolet Company returned Sunday with a new Chevrolet car from Flint Michigan.
Norman Fehrenkamp was elected chief of Hallettsville replacing Gus Strauss who resigned. Strauss has joined the Jexss Railroad Commission as an employee.
The Moulton Bobkatz defeated the Shiner Comanches 38 to 14 at Shiner Court on a Tuesday night before a capacity crowd. Bates led Moulton with 15 points, Darilek topped Shiner with 7, and Koranek played strong defense for Moulton while Michalee did so for Shiner.
Frank T. Barta proprietor of the Red and White atore suffered an eye injury when a nail struck his right eye while watching a carpenter at work. The incident occurred last week and caused several cuts.
Mr and Mrs Henry Krueger attended the Jaksch Kovanec wedding at the Catholic Church in El Campo. The bride Evelyn Kovanec is the daughter of John and Mrs Kovanec, and the groom Harvey Jaksch is the son of Frank and Mrs Jakech.
Mr and Mrs Eddie Bauer of Bear Moulton welcome a son named Harvey Gene born January 6 at their home The birth brings a joyful addition to the Bauer family and the community shares in the celebration
Lavaca county draft registration quotas for January 18 and February 4 were filled by volunteers. Three colored men Pallie Clark Norman Moore and John McNeill Jones of Hallettsville depart January 18 for Fort Sam Houston. Twenty-three men depart February 4 for Fort Sam Houston listing names and residences from Hallettaville Morisak Sublime Schulenburg Corpus Christi Moulton and surrounding areas.
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