O'Daniel Elected With Lead Of 1095 In State Election
The piece notes Gov elect W Lee O Daniel will fill the unexpired Senate term of Morris Sheppard and Coke Stevenson becomes governor. It extols Lower Colorado River Authority electric rates as a public benefit and urges use of cheap electric power for homes and farms in Central Texas.
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W. Lee O’daniel
Morris Sheppard
Coke Stevenson
Stevenson
Public Power
Texas
Federal Power Commission
LCRA
Lower
Colorado River Authority
Moulton
Roosevelt sides with war hopes meet cabinet dissent
President Roosevelt reiterates hope the United States can stay out of war. Yet several cabinet members would not hesitate to smash this hope, and the most talkative voices among them come from outside the Democratic ranks.
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Roosevelt
United States
Texas Mourns General Andrew Jackson Houston at 87
All Texas mourns the death of General Andrew Jackson Houston who filled the seat left by the late United States Senator Morris Sheppard. At 87 he died the day before the special senatorial election. He was the son of General Sam Houston. His two surviving daughters receive the sympathy of Texans.
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All Texas
Andrew Jackson Houston
United State
Morris Sheppard
Houston
Sam Houston
Texas
Nationwide draft registration for possible military service outlined
About 760000 young Americans registered Tuesday for possible service. Sixteen men registered October 16 last year. The United States maintains the largest part time army in history. The preparedness program costs billions and will raise taxes. Despite this, current world conditions make preparedness the sound policy and all should share in financing it.
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United States
Paderewski Dies in New York at 80
Renowned pianist Jac Paderewski age eighty died Sunday night in New York. A promoter of democracy he once served as Poland’s premier and publicly wished for Europe to attain lasting peace. His music and influence are described as enduring beyond his lifetime.
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Jac Paderewski
New York
Poland
Europe
Moulton Man Joins U S Air Corps Cadet Training
Henry L. Chovanee principal and coach of athletics at Sam and Will Moore Institute will report for duty as a cadet in the United States Air Corps at Fort Worth Saturday. He has been a member of the teaching staff there for several years.
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Henry L. Chovanee
Sam and Will Moore Institute
United States Air Corps
Fort Worth
Chovanee
Celebration at Oak Grove Picnic Planned for July 6
Oak Grove prepares for its annual school picnic next Sunday July 6 with extensive preparations. The event features plenty to eat public speaking music and dancing for attendees from the community.
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Oak Grove
South Texas Revenues To Exceed $18,000,000
Federal internal revenue collections for the southern half of Texas in June will exceed $18,000,000, higher than any month except March. Collector Frank Scofield said the increase is due to excellent financial conditions and predicts April, May and June combined will surpass $29,000,000.
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Austin
Internal Revenue
Texas
Frank Scofield
Scofield
Cotton Replaces Jute In Concrete Curing
C K Everett of the Cotton Textile Institute notes a new permanent use for American cotton in curing concrete highways due to war shortages of jute burlap. Tests funded by the U S Bureau of Public Roads show cotton quilts yield higher compressive strength and better durability with less maintenance. Orders to the institute come from Alaska Mississippi and New Hampshire.
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C. K. Everett
The
Cotton Textile Institute
Everett
U.S. Bureau of Public Roads
Cotton-Textile Institute
Alaska
Lesippi
New Hampshire
Mrs. Rother 87 Buried In Hallettsville
Funeral services for Karoline Gorlitz Rother 87 pioneer resident of Hallettsville were held with burial in Hallettsville city cemetery Rev A D Klages officiating She is survived by three sons Hrenck Ambrose and Paul Rother of Hallettsville five daughters Mrs Joe J Zippe Mrs P J Blaschke Mrs H C Randon of Hallettsville Mrs Alex Bonarden of Linton and Mrs Magadus Fernau of Sublime 26 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren
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Hlettsville
Karoline Gorlitz Rother
Hallettsville City
A D. Klages
H'renck
Ambrose
Paul Rother
Hallettsville
Joe J. Zippe
P. J. Blaschke
H. C. Randon
Alex Bonarden
Moulton Volunteer Fire Department Sets July Meeting
The regular monthly meeting of the Moulton Volunteer Fire Department will be held at the station Monday night July 7 beginning at 8 oclock. All members are urged to be present.
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Moulton
Baby girl born to Henry Keil family in San Antonio
Mr and Mrs Henry Keil of San Antonio announce the birth of a girl named Carol Ann. The baby’s mother is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Alvin Hajek, formerly of Moulton.
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Henry Keil
San Antonio
Carol Ann
Keil
Alvin Hajek
Moulton
Work on Pietsch Bungalow Advances Near Lutheran Church
Builders quicken progress on a new bungalow for Mr and Mrs Louis Pietsch adjacent to the Lutheran Church property. The project proceeds steadily with framing and exterior work advancing.
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Louis Pietsch
Lutheran Church
Sponsors Attend Baptism in San Antonio
Mr and Mrs Johnnie Braveree spent the weekend in San Antonio and served as sponsors at the baptism of little Carol Ann Keil at St Luke's Church.
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Johnnie Braveree
San Antonio
Little Carol Ann Keil
St. Luke’s Church
Moulton Water System WPA project details laid pipes and mains
The WPA water works in Moulton reports 8 inch cast iron fire mains 850 feet on Cockrill Avenue 300 feet on Moore Avenue 300 feet on Kerr Avenue 150 feet on McKinney Street 300 feet in alley between Kerr and McKinney 6 inch mains 675 West First 200 McKinney 345 Cockrill 1275 West Second 175 South Street 350 West 175 South First 500 West Front 185 feet across railroad. 317 feet hydrant stubs. 2 inch galvanized lines 405 North 1800 West Second 1815 Moore 1525 East First 1050 Nelson 200 South 600 South First 950 Allen 300 Lancaster 800 West First 275 McKinney. 1 inch galvanized lines 175 Arvim 1425 Lancaster 275 Cockrill 345 West First 300 West Front. The %-inch pipe used for service lines. Total 19 263 feet of pipe laid. 85 customers served. solicits new connections. Contact water superintendent.
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Cockrill Avenue
Moore Avenue
Kerr Avenue
McKinney Street
Kerr and McKinney
West First Street
West Second Street
South Street
West Street
South First Street
West Front Street
West Front
First Street
North Street
East First Street
Nelson Street
Allen Street
Lancaster Street
Weat First Street
Arvim Street
Waler
Store Opening Is Grand Success
Mr and Mrs R B Papacek and family visited Arnold Papacek in El Campo where he opened an IGA store. A large crowd attended the opening day and business was brisk as Arnold debuts one of the area’s most up to date stores with wishes for continued success.
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R. B. Papacek
Marjorie
W. A Pundt
Bill
el Campo
Arnold Papacek
Arnold
Janssen Family Reunion Attended by San Antonio Pair
Mr and Mrs Henry Jamesen and son Willard and Mr and Mrs King with daughter visited the Willbere home briefly Sunday evening while en route home from Shiner where they attended the Janssen family reunion. Many family members attended the annual event.
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Henry Jamesen
Willard
Mr. King
San Antonio
H. J. Willbere
Shiner
Janssen
Notice to Those Who Planted Cotton
Official notice explains changes in land classification for cotton and possible plow up of cotton to meet intention sheets or stamps. It also notes that penalties for overplanting may rise to allow destruction to keep planted amounts aligned with intentions. Congress amended marketing quota laws affecting 1941 penalties to about 7 cents per pound.
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Congress
Johnson Second In Race Mann Third Dies Fourth Place
Unofficial Texas returns show Governor W Lee O Daniel leading Lyndon Johnson by 1095 after 177 counties reported by mail and the rest by wire. Gerald Mann is third and U S Representative Dies ranks fourth with 80 601 votes. Johnson plans to abide by the official count on his trip to Washington.
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Johnson
Mann
Dies
Dallas
Texas
W. Lee O’daniel
Morris Sheppard
Lyndon Johnson
Texas Election Bureau
O’daniel
Gerald Mann
United States
Bureau
Washington
Victoria
Comanche
Erath
Trinity
Fexes
John
Krhovjak Schulte Wedding Rites Held at St Josephs
A wedding solemnized Monday morning at St Josephs Catholic Church Moulton united Miss Deila Krhovjak and Lawrence Schulte with Rev Joseph Kopp officiating. Attendants Leona Clouby Jase Tousek Jr and witnesses Paul Wenske Emil Bartek. Reception, dance, and music followed at Henkens Hall with Joe Heinemes orchestra.
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St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Moulton
Deila Krhovjak
Lawrence Schulte
Joseph Kopp
Paul Wenske
Emil Bartek
Lucy Mae Krhoviak
Eugene Baca
Leona Clouby
Jase Tousek Jr
Joe Kehosj K
Henkhaus
Sehule
Witting
Rev Kopp
Sfier Cupper
Henkhens Hall
Joe Heimene
Henry Kyuener
Moulton Voters Singly Back O Daniel for U S Senator
Three hundred thirty one voters in Moulton cast ballots in a special election held Saturday. Democrats dominated with O Daniel 105 Mann 106 Johnson 86 Dies 17 Brinkley 1 and one Republican vote for Joe Jones. County totals show O Daniel 1146 Mann 810 Johnson 649 Dies 268. Election officers listed. Balloting at City Light plant.
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Moulton
U S
Mann
O’daniel
Johoson
Dr. Brinkley
Joe Jones
William Hulmer
SARS
George von Lienen
G. J. Bohheokamp
G. H Wachtendorf
Malvio K. Merrem
Business Houses Will Observe July Fourth
Moulton business houses will remain closed on Friday July 4 in observance of National Independence Day. The day marks the 165th anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence by the Continental Congress at Philadelphia.
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Roosevelt
the Eagle
Moulton
Continental Congress
Philadelphia
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U. S. Air Corps
South Texas
Fire Department
Moulton’s Water System
WPA Water Works
Famil
Krhovjak-Schulte
Lavaca
O'Vaniel
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