Voters to decide $200 Million Road Bond Issue in Texas
A joint constitutional amendment would authorize bonds up to 200 million dollars for state roads and county reimbursements. Gasoline tax revenue would pay interest and redemption, with protections that homes and farms are not liable. Proponents note counties already contribute to trunk roads serving statewide needs.
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Austin
Texas
Senate
Walter Woodul
Houston
W. A. Williamson
San Antonio
Ross Sterling
Allred Says Pay Hike Of Legislature Valid
Texas Attorney General James V. Allred advised Speaker Fred H. Minor and Lieutenant Governor Barry Miller that the current legislature may set member pay at 10 dollars per day for the first 120 days and mileage at 2.50 dollars per 25 miles. The opinion was requested to resolve the pay question.
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Austin
Texas
James V. Allred
Fred H. Minor
Barry Miller
Richardson Martinka Couple Quietly Weds in San Antonio
Richard son Hall Richardson and Miss The resa Martinka wed in San Antonio on Sunday January 11. The bride is sister to Mrs. Frank Cinadr of Moulton. The couple will live in Crystal City where Mr Richardson manages the Central Power and Light Company plant.
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Hall Richardson
Theresa Martinka
San Antonio
Frank Cinadr
Moulton
el Campo
Crystal City
Richardson
Central Power and Light Company
Miss Schoenfeld Joins Dr Darilek Dental Office
Miss Marguerite Schoenfeld has accepted a position in the office of Dr. Oscar A. Darilek, dentist.
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Marguerite Schoenfeld
Oscar A. Darilek
Petitions Oppose Lavaca County Road Crew Bill
The Moulton Chamber of Commerce sent a large wave of petitions to Austin opposing a bill allowing Lavaca County to pay members up to 50 dollars monthly for private automobile use during road inspections. Opponents also sent letters and urged legislators to introduce the measure.
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Moulton Chamber of Commerce
Commissioners’ Court
Lavaca County
Moulton Girls Dominate Hallettsville in Tuesday Clash
In Hallettsville on Tuesday last week the Moulton girls defeated Hallettsville 45 to 6 with Anita Grunwald pouring in 35 points. The Moulton Bobcats then fell to Hallettsville Brahmas 26 to 10.
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Moulton
Hallettsville
Anita Grunwald
Moulton Bobcats
Hallettsville Brahmas
Unveiling Ceremonies in Austin Honor WWI Heroes
Mrs Leona Merrem and Mrs Otho Casey attended a Wednesday unveiling in Austin. The tablet lists Texans who gave their lives in World War I and Serge ant Edgar Merrem, husband of Mrs Merrem, is among the sacrifices. Their son Malvin Merrem serves as mascot for Geier Merrem American Post of Moulton.
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Leona Merrem
Otho Casey
Austin
Did You Know Facts About Texas and Nation
A postcard style question list notes Texas has 119 airports and Galveston hosts the only nail and wire mill in the Southwest. It cites 20 300 000 telephones and about 13 500 000 radio receiving sets across the United States.
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United States
Galveston
Southwest
Fortune tellers drain about 125 million from US yearly
It is claimed Americans spend about 125 million dollars annually on fortune tellers and soothsayers. The speaker denies superstition, stating they are not superstitious.
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United States
Gonzales County Issues 308 Marriage Licenses in 1930
County clerk records show 308 marriage licenses issued in Gonzales County during 1930, down from 330 in the prior year.
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Gonzales County
Red Cross Seeks 10 Million to Aid Dreuth Stricken Areas
The American Red Cross aims to raise ten million dollars to relieve suffering in the drought struck regions. The organization, described as a “great mother,” pledges continual aid to the needy.
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American Red Cross
Deaf Smith Memorial Unveiling in Richmond January 25
A memory shaft to Deaf Smith, hero of the Texas Revolution, will be unveiled in Richmond on January 25 at the burial site. Prominent Texans and Richmond schoolchildren will participate in the ceremony.
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Deaf Smith
Richmond
Shiner Named Gymnasium Gift From Local Investor
W L Martin a Shiner capitalist has given a fully equipped gymnasium to be built on the public school campus at a cost exceeding 25000 dollars. He recently donated a sizable sum for scholastic medals. Hats off to Mr Martin.
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W. L. Martin
Shiner Capitalist
Eugene Meyer Recovers After Pneumonia Attack
Eugene Meyer, 18 month old son of Mr and Mrs Joe Meyer of Legion, is recovering from an attack of pneumonia.
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Eugene Meyer
Joe Meyer
Legion
Wachtendorfs Take Over Athletic Club Management
William and Gus Wachtendorf assumed management of the Athletic Club on Wednesday after purchasing it from John Mladenko.
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William and
Gus Wachtendorf
Athletic Club
John Mladenko
Visitors from El Campo Stop at Cinadi Home
Mrs Frances Kana and Mrs Minnie Knebel and their son of El Campo visited the home of Mr and Mrs Frank Cinadi. They were accompanied by Miss Theresa Martinka.
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Frances Kana
Minnie Knebel
el! Campo
Frank Cinadi
Theresa Martinka
Shiner Student Roxie Buske Improves After Austin Accident
Miss Roxie Buske of Shiner Texas, a University of Texas student, sustained serious injuries in a weekend automobile crash near Austin and is reported doing nicely. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs E G Buske of Shiner.
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Roxie Buske of
Shiner
University of Texas
Austin
E. G. Buske
Vital Statistics Law of Texas summarized for public
The Eagle presents excerpts from the Vital Statistics Law of Texas. The registrar duties include justice of the peace as registrar in precincts and city clerks in larger cities. Death certificates must be filed before burial. Every birth must be registered and certificates filed within five days by a physician or midwife. if none, parents report. Local registrars distribute certificates.
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The
Eagle
Justice of the Peace
Bobcats Beat Yoakum 21 to 10 in Tuesday Clash
The Bobcats defeated the Yoakum Bulldogs 21 to 10 led by Koester and W Schodde. Meiserschlaeger fouled out. L Meiserschlaeger and Dan Darilek substituted as the Bobcats gained advantage from free throws. The Keilinger-Bobcat game set for Thursday was canceled.
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Noles
Fighting
Bobcats
Yoakum
Yoakum Bulldogs
Koester
W. Schodde
Bulldogs
Tulley
Winchester
Schodde
Casey
QO. Meiserschlaeger
Mladenko
L. Meiserschlaeger
Dan Darilek
Keilinger - Bobcat
Legion Auxiliary Program Promises Washington Life Topic
The Ladies' Auxiliary of Geier-Merrem Post 392, American Legion, hosts the third in a series at the Legion Hall on Tuesday February 2 at 7 30 PM. Chaplain Me Bog leads audience readings and poems by Virginia Valenta Ethel Josephine Wagner and Victor Fehrenkamp as the program unfolds.
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Ladies’ Auxiliary of
Geier-Merrem
American Legion
Legion Hall
Troroon
Virginia Valenta
Ethel Josephine Wagner
Victor(Jr
Fehrenkamp
Road Tax Proposal Aims Three Dollar Lavaca County Election
State Senator Gus Russek and Representative J. J. Olsen are urged by notice in a county paper to introduce in the 42nd Legislature a bill exempting Lavaca county men living outside incorporated towns from road duty and to levy a yearly $3 tax to the county tax collector instead.
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Gus Russek
J. J. Olsen
Lavaca
Pay Your Poll Tax for School Trustee Election
Readers are urged to pay poll tax to preserve the right to vote in the upcoming school trustees election next April. The notice emphasizes timely payment to ensure participation in the local selection process.
Colorful Crowd Sees Sterling Made Governor
Colorful crowd of more than 20,000 gathered in Austin on January 20 to witness Ross Sterling be inaugurated governor of Texas. The Houston capitalist urged unity, tax relief, better roads, farm self sufficiency, and economy in government while pledging to conserve mineral wealth and foster state development.
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Austin
Texas
Ross
Sterling
Houston
Dan Moody
North Texas
Plains
South Texas
University of Texas, A. and
M. College
Arabia Shrine Temple
Neff
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Allred
Richardson-Martinka
Basket Ball
State Bank OF
Vital Statistics Law of
Legion Auxiliary
Washington
Merchants State Bank
Molilton, Texas
Community Bank
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