Lavaca County Teachers Institute Sets Educational Reform Plan
Supt. Chas. W. Mc Donald called the Lavaca County Institute on Saturday January 19 to outline changes. Teachers pledged support for state course of study, nepotism law, yearbook cessation, stricter book requisitions and accurate reports while endorsing county and local boards borrowing to pay warrants without discount.
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Lavaca County Institute
Supt
Chas. W. McDonald
Supt. McDonald
McDonald
Texas reports 225000 unemployed on relief rolls
Austin dispatch notes 225000 Texans on relief rolls as unemployment figures rise. The Ford program shifts from 7 to 8 p m to 8 to 9 p m on Sunday evenings, altering the broadcast schedule.
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Austin
Texas
Ford
State highway contracts let for 587774 dollars
The State Highway Department last week let contracts for road construction involving the expenditure of 587 774 dollars. The United States collected 24 377 00 in tolls from 5 342 commercial vessels that passed through the Panama Canal in 1934. State Senator Moore of Houston has introduced a resolution providing for an increase of the governor's salary from 4 000 to 12 000 per annum.
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State Highway Department
United States
Panama Canal
Moore
Houston
Rio Grande Valley Citrus Shipments Set Season Pace
About 7,500 carloads of citrus fruit will be shipped from the Lower Rio Grande Valley this season, with the crop valued at roughly 2.6 million dollars.
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Rio Grande Valley
Governor Allred Calls Texans to Roosevelt Birthday Celebration
Governor James Y. Allred issues a proclamation urging Texans to participate in the appropriate celebration of President Franklin D. Roosevelt's birthday, signaling official support and public observance.
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James Y. Allred
President Roosevelt
Emergency molasses import planned for drought areas
The agricultural adjustment administration plans to import 50 million gallons of molasses from Porto Rico to distribute as emergency livestock feed in drought stricken sections of the country.
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The
Agricultural Adjustment Administration
Porto Rico
Business Failures Rise in Texas Across Decembers
Thirty one Texas business failures occurred in December 1934 versus December 1983, with 995 failures in 1934 compared to 500 in 1988. The report notes improving conditions amid these numbers.
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Texas
Mrs. Anna Buescher Buried In Smithville Funeral
Mrs. Anna Buescher died at the home of Mrs. Emil Buescher in Smithville. Burial was at Mol ton Public Cemetery with services by Reverends Moore and Falkenberg. Born in Germany August 1 1844, she was 90 years old. Surviving are son Oswald and 11 grandchildren with 9 great grandchildren.
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Anna Buescher
Emil Buescher
Smithville
Moulton
Ben H. Moore
A. H. Falkenberg
Texas
Dohmann
Austin County
Godfried Buescher
Lavaca County
Oswald Buescher
The
Eagle
Senate committee backs $100 million crop seed loans plan
The Senate agricultural committee voted to recommend making $100,000,000 available for crop and seed loans to farmers for the coming year. The House committee recommended only $40,000,000 for crop and seed loans.
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Washington, D. C
Senate Agricultural Committee
House Agricultural Committee
Demonstration Club Meeting Postponed
The Home Demonstration Club meeting is postponed to Wednesday January 80 at Mrs. E. J. Jaluska's home. Reporter notes shipments moved through Port Houston recently with further grain traffic expected through Houston.
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E. J. Jaluska
Port Houston
Houston
Lindbergh Considers Pacific Flight for U.S. Air Service
Charles A. Lindbergh contemplates a Pacific crossing as a prelim to establishing an American air transport service linking California and China.
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Charles A. Lindbergh
Pacific Ocean
California
China
German Ambassador Luther Visits Texas Cities for Good Will
Dr. Hans Luther, German ambassador to the United States, toured Texas last week visiting Houston Galveston Schulenburg Austin New Braunfels Fredericksburg San Antonio and Dallas. He emphasized a goodwill tone toward the South.
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Hans Luther
United States
Texas
Houston
Galveston
Schulenburg
Austin
New Braunfels
Fredericksburg
San Antonio
Dallas
Luther
South
Music room returns to fashion in post prohibition parade
Decorators say home entertainment shifts back to the music room with a radio as the central feature replacing the piano. All wave receivers and short wave access broaden listening as Watson and Boaler showcase Eighteenth Century decor with sepia panels and shelves of musical and geographic reference.
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New York
Chicago
Watson and
Boaler
Victoria County's Largest Man Dies at 39
Kurt Edgar Schwarz aged 39 and nearly 400 pounds died Saturday morning at his mother's home four miles northeast of Victoria. A well known horse and mule trader, he is survived by one sister Mrs. L. J. Albrecht of Goliad. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon with burial in Evergreen Cemetery.
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Victoria
Texas
Victoria County
Kurt Edgar Schwarz
Schwarz
Bertha Sasge Schwarz
L. J. Albrecht
Goliad
Evergreen Cemetery
Did You Ever Stop To Think
Edson R Waite urges citizens to boost their city through cooperation and active involvement. He questions whether each resident helps growth or dulls progress, calling for united efforts to keep the city progressive and vibrant.
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Citilzen
Minister Declines Beeville Pastorate Call
Rev. A. H. Falkenberg longtime pastor of Zion's Lutheran Church declined an offer to lead the Beeville Lutheran church. The Moulton Church board and congregation, fully behind him, urged him to remain, and he stayed with Zion's.
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A. H. Falkenberg
Zion’s Lutheran Church
Beeville
Moulton
Rev. Falkenberg
Shiner Visitors Call on the Fehrenkamps
Mr and Mrs Fred Krause and son and Mr and Mrs Gus Seims of Shiner visited Mr and Mrs Elo Fehrenkamp Sunday.
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Fred Krause
Gus Seims
Shiner
Elo Fehrenkamp
County Judges Association backs one cent gasoline tax plan
The South Texas County Judges and Commissioners Association, meeting in Corpus Christi, adopted a resolution urging a one cent gasoline tax to retire county road debt. The next convention will be held in San Antonio.
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South
Allred Delivers In-Person Message to Texas Legislature
Governor James V. Allred spoke in person to a joint Texas House and Senate session, outlining his administration's views on key issues. He received a rousing reception entered by committees and shook hands with Speaker Coke Stevenson and Lieutenant Governor Walter F. Woodul as members and spectators cheered.
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Austin
James V. Allred
Texas
House
Senate
Allred
Coke Stevenson
Walter F. Woodul
Water Works Corp Meeting Set for January 31
The annual meeting of the stockholders of the Moulton Water Works Corporation will be held at the American Legion Hall Thursday January 31 at 10 o'clock in the morning for the election of directors and other business.
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Moulton Water Works Corporation
American Legion Hall
Farmers Gin Meeting Postponed To January 28
The stockholders of the Moulton Farmers Cooperative Gin and Mill Company will hold a meeting at Hermann Park Hall on Monday January 28 at 9 o clock morning, postponed from January 21 due to cold weather.
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Moulton Farmers Cooperative Gin & Mill Company
Hermann Park Hall
Coldest Weather This Winter Here Tuesday Morning
The coldest weather of the season prevailed here Tuesday morning with a 19 degree reading. A norther swept in Sunday afternoon and sleet fell overnight. All vegetation was destroyed.
Dentists Attend San Antonio Clinic
Dr. Oscar A. Darilek of Moulton Dr. August A. Darilek of Shiner and Dr. Edmund Darilek of Seguin were among those who attended the dental clinic in San Antonio Saturday.
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Oscar A. Darilek
Moulton
August A. Darilek
Shiner
Edmund Darilek
Seguin
San Antonio
Giant Turnip Exhibition at Jaeggis Store
A giant turnip weighing 10 pounds 4 ounces and 26 inches in circumference was on display at J. T. Jaeggis's store last week. It was grown by Mrs. Joe Gold of Old Moulton.
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J. T. Jaeggis
Joe Gold
Old Moulton
Meitzens Visit Father with Stroke in Houston
Mr and Mrs R W Meitzen of Bandera returned from Houston where they visited his father who suffered a stroke of paralysis with slight improvement reported. Mr and Mrs A W Krause Jr returned to California after visiting his parents and Mrs J B Watson of Kilgore.
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R. W. Meitzen
Bandera
Houston
Meitzen
A.W. Krause, Jr
California
August Krause
Roosevelt Wants Garner on Ticket for 1936 Election
President Roosevelt seeks Vice President Garner to run with him again in 1936. The plan dampens the ambitions of several prospective candidates. Marvin Merrem of Texas Lutheran College at Seguin visited his mother Mrs Leona Merrem last weekend.
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Washington, D. C
Roosevelt
Garner
Marvin Merrem
Texas Lutheran College At
Seguin
Leona Merrem
Young Knesek Undergoes Appendectomy At Shiner Hospital
Louis Knesek Jr son of Mr and Mrs was operated for appendicitis at the Shiner hospital Friday. He is getting along nicely according to The Eagle report.
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Louis Knesek, Jr
Louis Knesek
Shiner Hospital
The
Eagle
Deharde and Mikeska Tie The Knot In Shiner
Sidonia Deharde and Rudy Mikeska wed in Shiner last week with Rev. Richard Schuetze presiding.
Cotton production quota set at 10 500 000 bales for 1935
Secretary Wallace fixed the 1935 cotton production at 10,500,000 bales of 500 pounds under the Bankhead act, adding 700,000 bales from 1934. The 1985 quota rises about 1,224,000 bales from 1984’s 10,476,000 bales. An extra 35 percent acreage cut may bring further benefits under the voluntary adjustment program.
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Washington
Wallace
Bankhead Cotton Production Control Act
$1,500,000 Relief Bonds to be Sold in Texas
Texas Bond Commission announced on Tuesday its plan to offer for sale 1.5 million dollars in relief bonds by competitive bidding at 10 a.m. January 31. The bonds may bear an interest rate up to 4 1/4 percent and proceeds will fund relief and work programs for needy Texans.
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Austin
Texas
Texas Bond Commission
Miss Annie Jaeggi Undergoes Appendicitis Surgery
Miss Annie Laurie Jaeggi daughter of Mr and Mrs J T Jaeggli student at the University of Texas underwent an appendicitis operation at Seton Infirmary in Austin last week Thursday Miss Jaeggli is doing nicely Mrs Jaeggli is with her daughter.
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Annie Laurie Jaeggi
J. T. Jaeggli
University of Texas
Seton Infirmary
Austin
Horses Die In Fire At Yoakum Ranch Barn
A fire of unknown origin destroyed Bill Borchers barn on his ranch near Yoakum Texas. A number of horses perished in the blaze.
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Yoakum
Texas
Bill Borchers
Court Withholds Decision on Gold Payment Suspension
The supreme court recessed today until February 4 without ruling on the constitutionality of gold payment suspension legislation. A decision on that date was generally expected.
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Washington, D. C
Supreme Court
Flames Hit Flatonia Home in Early Morning Fire
Firefighters responded to a Flatonia residence owned by A. Starke and found the roof ablaze from a faulty flue. Damage was slight and covered by insurance.
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Flatonia
Texas
A. Starke
Senator Cotton Proposes 50 Percent Auto Registration Cut
Palestine Senator Cotton files a senate bill proposing a 50 percent reduction in automobile registration fees. The move targets relief for vehicle owners and could affect state revenue if enacted.
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Cotton
Palestine
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