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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1940
Page
1
The Department of Agriculture estimates cotton cultivation on July 1 at 25 077 000 acres, up from 24 683 000 a year earlier. Unofficial Mexican election returns show General Camacho elected with a large majority. official results to be announced when Congress meets September 1.
Voters unable to reach the polls due to illness or travel may cast an absentee ballot before July 24. Apply for the ballot at the county clerk’s office.
The federal government allocates 120297 dollars for Texas game condition improvements with the state contributing 25 percent of the cost. Texas, rich in diverse game, trails only Michigan in allotment nationwide.
The United States plans about 15 billion dollars to strengthen national defenses. The note argues the figure is small relative to war costs and calls for superbly strong defenses to deter any possible attack by any power or alliance.
A report from Austin states many Texas schools will offer a traffic safety course next session. Pupils will learn driving a car and those who complete the course will earn one half unit of credit. The program is described as practical and likely to be popular from the start.
The Democratic National Convention opened in Chicago with no nominee chosen by Wednesday afternoon. Roosevelt’s name drew applause though no candidate had been picked, and on Tuesday night he shocked the gathering by saying he did not seek a third term, while not ruling out accepting a nomination if offered.
Eight days from today is primary day in Texas. State and local officials will be nominated on primary day, with nomination often equating to election. Voters are urged to choose candidacies promising efficient, honest service. About fifty candidates seek state offices.
The American Legion Auxiliary held a called meeting on Tuesday afternoon. The group will not meet during mid-summer. Bills were approved for payment. A rose caretaker for the Sam Houston market was hired. Five dollars was donated to Hallettsville flood sufferers. Secretary Mrs. William Miculka announced 13 members qualify for a ten year pin. President Mrs. John Hawk appointed a committee to draft a constitution and by laws. The next meeting is scheduled for September 3 with officer elections.
George von Lienen presides as arrangements are made for the democratic primary to be held Saturday July 27 in the Central Power and Light Company office.
The Moulton branch of the Farmers League will hold a meeting Monday night July 22 at 8 15 P M at the Catholic Parish Hall. All members are urged to attend this important gathering.
Congressman Richard M. Kleberg of Corpus Christi suffered a fractured collar bone while his secretary M. P. Elliott sustained a broken arm when their automobile overturned on wet pavement near Nixon.
In Victoria county on Friday Mr and Mrs Jimmie Dearmen of McFaddin welcomed triplet sons Allan Alton and Alvin. The three weighed a combined 14% pounds and mother and babies are reported to be doing nicely.
The stillborn son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Luksovsky of near Moulton was buried in the Moulton Public Cemetery on Saturday, July 13, at 56 PM. Nearby relatives and the local community are noted in this quiet obituary notice.
Representative J J Mansfield announced an emergency allotment of 25000 to clear the Lavaca river channel after floods. Hallettsville officials urged dredging of Lavaca and Navidad rivers, extend the Lavaca bridge on Highway to Yoakum, and finish Hallettsville Eagle Lake road to improve flood access.
Mrs Herbert Haase and her children visited the home of R H Schodde in San Antonio on Wednesday.
Cecil Hull and Dewey Wood of Moulton spent several days with Mr. Will J. Spear and his family in San Antonio.
Mr. William Peterson and Mrs. EF A. Norman have returned to Dallas after a several day stay with Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Jaeggli.
Sam Jaeggli Jr the son of Dr and Mrs Sam Jaeggli of this city has gone to Austin to attend the summer session of the University of Texas.
George Niemeyer of Denison Texas and his sons Chester and Kewin of Washington DC were in Moulton Sunday visiting relatives and friends.
Tea lunch and ice cream will be served for the Lutheran congregation on Luther an Guard property. The event begins at 6 p m on Wednesday July 24 and proceeds support parish activities.
Mr and Mrs Marvin Haase and their son with Miss Edna John of Corpus Christi have returned from a tour visiting relatives across seventeen states including Chicago Illinois and West Palestine Ohio. The trip covered many points of interest.
The Dickson Farmers League met on July 9 and backed the county resolution on cotton bagging. The Dickson branch pledged to help cover expenses for Hon. Bailey B. Ragsdale, representative of the Farmers League. The local branch has 79 paid members.
J J Mansfield of Columbus announces his candidacy for re election as representative from Texas Ninth District. He has served 23 years and plans a short campaign while staying at his post. He opposes entering European war but supports strong national defense. voters should give his candidacy thoughtful consideration.
E C Newman of Yoakum served as a field instructor for the Boy Scouts and met with local Scout leaders in Moulton on Thursday to discuss activities and training.
Mrs E A Oehl and daughter Mary Allan joined Mrs Vine Papacek Miss Bertha Oehl and Miss Edith Mikes on a Sunday trip to George Mehner summer camp at Elm Grove.
Miss Doris Williams, a 1940 graduate of Moulton High School, returned to Houston Thursday after a pleasant visit with friends in town.
Monte McCord of Yoakum, candidate for the Democratic nomination for representative in the legislature, was in Moulton Wednesday mingling with voters. He also made a brief call on the office.
Mrs Agnes Neskorik Miss Ann Neskorik and Patricia Ann Brune of Moulton with Mrs Arthur Pohl of LaGrange are spending the week with Mr and Mrs F A Neskorik Mr and Mrs F J Behunko and George Neskorik in San Antonio during a family visit.
Mr and Mrs R L Phillips and daughter Nelda Lee, Mr and Mrs C C Perkins and children Dimmitt and Dianna, San Antonio, Mr and Mrs L C Schoenig and daughter Marlene, Victoria, Mr and Mrs H M Landrum Addicks, and Miss Bonnie Francis Houston spent part of the week in the home of Mr and Mrs QO F Kaape.
Worthing citizen Jaro Bender died Thursday July 7 at 7:00 AM. Funeral services were at St. Joseph of Moulton with burial in Moulton Catholic Cemetery. Survived by widow, three children, one brother Joe Bender of Houston, six sisters, and two half-sisters. He was 39 years 10 months 26 days old.
At the regular meeting of the board of trustees a resolution was passed to provide shop work in the course of study for the 1940 41 school term. The industrial arts program will include free hand architectural drawing and wood work. In the second and third year the course will add metal work electricity welding and related trades.
E. C. Newman Yoakum field executive of Boy Scouts visited Moulton Tuesday to discuss financing the local chapter and maintaining a field executive for the area. Business leaders are urged to support the Boy Scout program with a drive for funds to sustain an adequate locally run effort.
John L. Smolik was installed as grand knight of the Hallettsville council the ceremony led by Dr. W H Grunder district deputy Cuero Other officers installed included Dr P J Hanek deputy grand knight Erwin Bucek chaplain Russell Geiger recording secretary P L Netardus treasurer Louis Matula Jr warden William A Eilers trustee C L Stavinoba advocate Richard Malec inner guard and Carlwyn Werner outside guard
The last meeting was held Thursday July 11. Committees appointed include Sick Mrs Fritz Helweg and Miss Helen Kaase, Membership Mrs Leona Mermem and Mrs Wm Schodder, Flower Mrs William Wach tendorf and Mrs G C Orts, with meeting to be held on August 8.
The Christian Mothers' Society sponsored the annual bazaar at Catholic Hall Sunday afternoon. Despite threatening weather the event was well attended and delicious refreshments were served.
School officials were informed that homemaking credit was approved by the State Department of Education for the 1939 40 term. Two clothing terms were offered but foods training could not be provided due to equipment shortages. The department recommends provisioning cooking training for the 1941 43 term starting 1941.
The Fayette Lavaca By County P T A Council will meet at the high school gymnasium in Moulton on Thursday July 25 at 2 30 PM. All P T A members and others interested are invited to attend.
Congressman J. J. Mansfield took his first airplane ride from Washington to Houston then on to Columbus to spend recess. He will visit several points in the Ninth district while Congress is in recess for the national convention.
A representative of the U S Navy Recruiting Service of San Antonio Texas will be at the Post Office Yoakum Texas from 8 00 a m to 4 p m on Friday July 19 1940. Anyone interested in enlistment information should apply there during those hours.
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