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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1940
Page
1
Uncle Sam strengthens first line of defense as navy expands with ninety two ships planned. Texas motor vehicle registrations reach 1,682,288 by March 81, up from last year with license fees totaling 1,838,778.02 and increases in county and state shares.
An epic 30 hour rainfall exceeding 20 inches flooded Hallettsville and Lavaca county. The Lavaca river peaked washing away homes and warehouses, drowning seven in Hallettsville while authorities seek federal aid for about 1 million in county damages and 200 thousand in road losses. Dozens of families displaced and local records flooded.
On June 27 1940 Wendell Wilkie of New York was nominated as the Republican standard bearer on the sixth ballot. The choice signals unrest with old leadership and Wilkie 48 who has never held office urged unity prosperity and defense. Senator Charles McNary of Oregon won the vice presidential nomination on the first ballot.
The Boy Scout movement is praised as essential to democracy and Americanism, teaching respect, neatness, and punctuality. It claims millions of participants and endorses community financial support, noting many volunteers and years of service without pay.
The six bodies recovered after a drowning near Hallettsville were identified as Joseph Stanzel 75 Mrs Selma Stanzel 75 Agnes Stanzel 48 John Schwab 57 John Svreek 70 Agnes Svreek 70 and Christina Svreek 40 with one missing. Judge A J Darilek of Moulton conducted the inquest due to the Hallettsville justice of the peace’s absence. Also the Burt family escaped injury when their car plunged into a washout at a bridge on Oak Grove road. Mrs Burt and a son suffered minor bruises.
County Commissioner Arnold Freytag reports severe damage in his precinct from torrential rain on Saturday night. Eleven major bridges were destroyed and approaches to about 150 smaller bridges washed out. He cannot estimate total damage yet.
Peach Creek, west of Moulton, remained flooded for days after unprecedented rains. Crops in the lowlands were submerged to great depths and significant livestock losses were feared. Fences were washed away.
Heavy rains and poor roads prevented Mozart Lodge No. 59 Sons of Herman and Lorbeeren Lodge No. 63 auxiliary from holding their annual picnic Sunday.
A 1904 Lavaca County note explains absentee voting rules. It covers who may vote by mail or in person, required documents such as poll tax receipts, physician certificates for disability, and the timing from July 7 to July 24. County Clerk D L Hudson urges help with the process.
The Moulton Voluntary Fire Department held a regular meeting at the fire station with fifteen active and four honorary members present. Representatives reported on the recent state convention in Houston and the department’s improvements include four new tires and a self starter motor. A fall bazaar was planned and thanks were extended to local business firms for an appreciation dinner. A committee was named to arrange the hall and other members volunteered for station coverage this month.
Frank Biehunke Jr. fractured his left leg Saturday afternoon when he slipped on wet ground at his southern Moulton home. Reports from his bedside say he is progressing as well as expected.
Moulton Boy Scout troop was called Tuesday afternoon to Hallettsville to form a party to search for persons who may have drowned in the flood Sunday. They helped regulate traffic and clean streets as troops from nearby towns aided Monday with similar work. Some Moulton firefighters were present Tuesday evening rendering assistance where needed.
Despite weekend rain turning rivulets into streams, fields escaped severe damage as soil soaked and packed by Saturday rain reduced washout. Only a few crops were affected.
Tx features 750 roadside parks along main highways and national vehicle registrations exceed one million dollars. U S cigarette consumption last year totals about 170 billion cigarettes.
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