Texas Political Calendar for 1940
The document lists key dates for Texas political activity in 1940 including poll tax deadlines, Democratic primaries and conventions, filing deadlines for candidates, campaign finance reporting, absentee voting periods, and state and county conventions culminating in the Democratic state convention in September. It notes conflicts and reconciliation needs noted by the state executive committee.
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Nole
Democratic State Executive Committee
Birthday Party At Old Moulton
A goodly number of relatives and friends gathered at the home of Mr and Mrs Zat Johnson of Old Moulton Wednesday last week for Mr Johnsons 48th birthday anniversary. A delicious lunch was served and games were played. All spent an enjoyable evening.
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Zat
Johnson
Old Moulton
Mr. Johnson
Bobkatz and Bobkittens to Meet Waelder at Moulton Gym
The Bobkatz and Bobkittens will play Waelder in the Moulton gym on Tuesday night January 23. Both teams have shown marked improvement in practice.
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Bobkatz and
Bobkittens
Waelder
Moulton High School
Bobkatz
Moulton
Mrs Wm Steinmann Dies At Schulenburg After Heart Attack
Mrs. Mione Steinmann wife of William Steinmann of Schulenburg died suddenly at her home about 7:30 pm Monday from a heart attack. She was 59 with two children Edwin Steinmann and Melba Bucek and two grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the Lutheran Church in Schulenburg with burial in Schulenburg City Cemetery. Pallbearers were Charles Matula F O Brown G M Lorfing W R Keuper Gus Knape Weldon Knape. Honorary pallbearers included W B Miller F W Helmcamp Ed Bucek G E Ruhmann John Baizer and Wm Cornelson. She was born October 30 1880 and married November 28 1905. She resided in Schulenburg since early life and was active in PT A and church. Survivors include husband two children sister and brother. Two sons preceded her in death.
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Mione Steinmann
William Steinmann
Schulenburg
Moulton
Charles Matula
F. O. Brown
G. M. Lorfing
W. R. Keuper
Gus Knape
Weldon Knape
W. B. Miller
F. W. Helmcamp
Ed. Bucek
G. E. Ruhmann
John Baizer
Wm. Cornelson
G. Knape
Freyburg
Goldenrod
P.T.A
Edwin Steinmann
Melba Bucek
NeNelle
William Edward Bucek
Anna Meyer
Port Lavaca
O. F. Knape
Walter
William Earl
Band And Chorus To Attend Victoria Music Festival
The band and mixed chorus directed by Pe Bes Teague of Moulton are registered for the Fourth Annual Victoria Music Festival on February 10 in Victoria. More than two thousand high school musicians from thirty one schools will participate in bands, drum and bugle corps, orchestras, and vocal groups.
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Pe Bes Teague of
Moulton
Victoria
Victoria Music Festival Association
The
Lions Club
Victoria Public Schools
New Deputy State Supt Appointed in District
Hailds Pierce of Celina has been appointed deputy state superintendent for the district. He succeeds J A Bankston who resigned to take the superintendency of the Victoria Public Schools.
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Hailds Pierce of
Celina
J. A. Bankston
Victoria Public Schools
Moulton Woman's Father Succumbs In Kentucky
Lee Clayton father of Mrs Edmund Woehler of near Moulton died at 4 30 a m Wednesday January 8 at the home of his son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs James Boswell Cunningham Kentucky after a week long pneumonia. Funeral held January 4 at 10 30 a m at the Boswell home conducted by Rev John R Cecil. Interment Lewes Cemetery beside his wife. Born Carlisle County Kentucky April 18 1865 aged 74 years 8 months 2 days. Surviving two daughters Mrs Boswell Cunningham Kentucky and Mrs Edmund Woehler Moulton plus three nieces and one nephew. The Eagle extends sympathy.
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Lee Clayton
Edmund Woehler
Moulton
James Boswell
Cunningham
Clayton
Lewes
Boswell
Carlisle County
Kentucky
Fanny Smith Boswell
Eternal Home
Eagle
Final dates set for 1939 price adjustment and conservation payments
The State Agricultural Conservation Committee announced final filing dates for 1939 cotton and wheat price adjustment payments and 1939 agricultural conservation program payments. Applications must be filed in county offices by January 31 1940 for price adjustments and May 31 1940 for conservation payments with no extensions.
297 Texans Die of Burns in Year
Austin January 11 At least 297 Texans died in 1989 from burns State Fire Insurance Commissioner Marvin Hall said today Being trapped in burning dwellings the most deadly type of accident claimed 82 lives Hall said reports received by the department thus far indicated a slightly larger number of fire deaths than in 1938 Clothing ignited from being too near open fires and stoves was the cause of 44 deaths including 12 children Starting fires with kerosene took 88 lives.
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Austin
Marvin Hall
Hall
Baursville P T A Holds January Meeting
The Baursville P. T. A. held its regular meeting Friday January 12 with the president calling to order. The secretary read the minutes and the treasurer gave his report. Several new members joined and the next meeting is slated for February 8 followed by a 43 party.
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Baursville P.T. A
Farmers' League County Convention At Moulton Sunday
Moulton Branch of the Farmers' League met at Moulton High School Au turinm January 8 with President F K Hinck presiding. Twelve members attended and officer elections were postponed due to small attendance. A county meeting is set for January 21 with Wm Winkenwerder arranging the meeting place and Frank Jilek Jr to coordinate music with John Havlik.
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Moulton
Farmers’ League
Auturinm
F. K. Hinck
Ad. A. Haas
Stanley F.cernosek
Wm. Winkenwerder
Frank Jilek,Jr
John Havlik
Bobkatz Enter Victoria Cage Tourney
Bobkatz will play in the Victoria invitation basketball tournament on Saturday January 20. Eight teams will participate in the tournament.
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Bobkatz
Victoria
Moulton High School
Lavaca County Farmers League Holds Convention in Moulton
The Lavaca County Farmers League plans its county convention in Moulton on Sunday January 21 at Her man Park Hall. It begins at 1 30 P M with a brief officers meeting before the main sessions. Prominent speakers will address attendees and John Havliks orchestra will perform. A large crowd is expected.
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Lavaca County
Farmers’ League
Moulton
Herman Park Hall
League
John Havlik
Moulton High Band to Attend Victoria Festival in New Uniforms
The Moulton High School Band plans to attend the Victoria Music Festival on February 10 in brand new uniforms. Uniforms were ordered Monday and are expected to arrive February 6.
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Moulton High School
Residents Relocate to Mueller Farm South of Town
Mr. Ed Henrichs and his family have moved to the Mrs. Henry Mueller place located south of town.
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Ed. Henrichs
Mrs. Henry Mueller
Texas Supreme Court Celebrates 100th Anniversary
The Texas Supreme Court marked its 100th anniversary with a ceremony in the state house in Austin. San Antonio’s new stadium has been named Alamo Stadium. The Texas State Teachers Association will hold its 1940 convention in Fort Worth starting on Thanksgiving Day and running through the week. A statewide drive aims to raise 1 000 000 for Big Bend National Park land purchase, totaling 788 000 acres.
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Texas Supreme Court
State House
Austin
San Antonio
Texas State Teachers Association
Fort Worth
Big Bend National Park
Washington reports debt nears statutory limit at January start
Washington dispatches announce that the national debt passed 42,000,000,000 on January 6 coming within 3,000,000,000 of the statutory limit. Smiley community in Gonzales County is a poultry center shipping 4,000,000 hens and 300,000 turkeys annually.
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Washington Dispatches
Smiley Community
Gonzales County
Roosevelt Proclaims 1940 Travel America Veer Initiative
President Roosevelt designates 1940 as Travel America Veer to encourage seeing America First and discovering the nation. The proclamation urges citizens toLearn more about their own country and its regions through domestic travel and exploration.
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Roosevelt
America
Poll Tax Rite of Citizenship Urges Immediate Payment
Citizens are warned that January 81 is the final day to pay the poll tax to secure the right to vote. A poll tax receipt is required for full citizenship, unless exempt by law. The notice urges payment to participate in all national, state, county, and local elections this year.
Texas to Build First Wool Scouring Plant at San Marcos
Texas will host the state's first wool scouring plant in San Marcos as Texas leads in wool production. Previously Texas wool was shipped dirty and greazy, likely depressing prices and prompting this industrial development.
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Texas
San Marcos
Immigrants Admitted in Latest U S Fiscal Year
Washington reports 82,998 immigrants admitted to the United States during the last fiscal year, an increase of 15,103 from the previous period.
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Washington
United States
Representative Albert Dreden Announces Run for Governor
Albert Dreden of Marlin declares candidacy for the Democratic nomination for governor. He advocates a natural resource tax as an alternative to a sales tax.
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Albert Dreden
Marlin
Dreden
Cotton Ginners Convene in Dallas for Annual Meeting
The Texas Cotton Ginners Association schedules its annual convention in Dallas from April 3 to 5. The industry faced reduced activity with 300 of 3,500 ginners closing their plants during the past year due to curtailed acreage and other causes.
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Texas Cotton Ginners’ Association
Dallas
Texas UIL model eyed for Illinois schools plan
Illinois Education officials announced plans to adopt the Texas Interscholastic League UIL as a model for state programs. The Texas organization, formed twenty five years ago, has contributed to educational advancement across the state.
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Texas
Illinois
County Judges Association Convention in San Antonio
The South Texas County Judges and Commissioners Association will hold a three day convention in San Antonio beginning February. An attendance of approximately 2,000 is expected as matters of importance will be discussed.
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South Texas County Judges and Commissioners Association
San Antonio
Also Mentioned on This Page
Democrattic State Convention
Democratic National Convention
Democratic National Committee
State Executive Committee
Commissioners’ Court
Candidatte
Wm. Steinmann
Farmers’ League County
Moulton Branch Farmers’ League
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