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Moulton Eagle

Location

Moulton, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 22, 1938

Page

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Lavaca County Clerk candidate speaks for service and independence

The Lavaca County candidate outlines roots in Moulton, 27 months with Texas state offices as an investigator, and a pledge to serve without obligations. He denies race agreement charges, notes World War service, and promises to aid the aged and disabled while financing his own campaign. He asks voters to consider him on July 23, 1938.

Lavaca County Moulton Texas State of Texas

Soil Conservation Visit By Lavaca Watershed Group

J. T. Jaeggli chairman headed eight farmers to Lockhart to inspect CCC soil conservation projects in the Lavaca River watershed. The delegation also visited the Luling Foundation Farm during the trip.

J. T. Jaeggli CCC Lavaca River Lockhart Luling Foundation

Texans Prepare for July 28 Polls

It is estimated that 1,000,000 Texans will go to the polls July 28.

Texas farmers attend annual short course at A and M College

More than 3,500 Texas farmers and farm women attended the annual short course at the Texas Agricultural and Mechanical College last week.

Texas Texas Agricultural and Mechanical College

Howard Hughes Flies World Run in Record Time

Texan aviator Howard Hughes completes a world flight covering 14 824 miles in 3 days 19 hours and 17 minutes. He was born in Houston, Texas, and set a remarkable aviation milestone.

Howard Hughes Hughes Houston

Tokyo 1940 Olympics Cancelled by Japanese Cabinet

The Japanese cabinet cancels the Tokyo 1940 Olympic Games previously planned for Tokyo. The International Olympic Committee announces the games will be held in Finland instead.

Tokyo Finland

Transfers to Moulton District Due by August First

Parents in neighboring districts are urged to transfer their children to the Moulton district before August 1. Take action now while the matter is on your mind.

Moulton

Camp Ben McCulloch Reunion at Kyle Set

United Confederate Veterans unit Camp Ben McCulloch plans its 420th reunion at Kyle on August 8. A program is being prepared for the occasion.

Ben McCulloch United Confederate Veterans Kyle

Moulton Recital Showcases Local Young Talent

The recent recital demonstrated the town's strong musical talent with bright performances by local students guided by dedicated teachers. Parents expressed pride and support as young artists impressed the audience.

Moulton

New Braunfels to Unveil German Pioneers Monument

New Braunfels prepares for the August 21 dedication and unveiling of the German pioneers of Texas monument. The fund received more than 10 000 individual contributions to pay for the memorial.

New Braunfels Texas

Hillmers Return From Visit to Winters Rosco Loraine

Mr and Mrs William Hillmer returned Tuesday from a visit at Winters Rosco Loraine and other points They report good crop conditions in that section though rain is needed badly

William Hillmer Winters Rosco Loraine

Leon C. Phillips Nominated for Oklahoma Governor

New Deal advocate Leon C. Phillips was nominated for governor of Oklahoma after defeating his nearest opponent by about 3000 votes.

Leon C. Phillips Oklahoma

Moulton School Adds Bookkeeping and Typing to Course

Rural district children completing home study should take the local school course. The Moulton school has added bookkeeping and typing to the curriculum for the coming scholastic session.

Moulton

Call a Halt to Armament Race Now

The United States and its leaders urge nations to join in stopping the armament buildup. They call for heads of state to act promptly to avert a catastrophe threatening land, water, and sky.

United States

South Texans Honor Congressman Mansfield With Resolution

In Palacios last Friday 6500 residents gathered to praise Congressman J J Mansfield for his Washington achievements. A unanimously adopted resolution pledged to oppose anyone who would oppose his re election at any time in his lifetime. The tribute was described as fitting for a man held in high esteem by South Texas.

Palacios J.J Mansfield Washington Mr. Mansfield South Texas Judge Mansfield

It’s A Boy Cheers For Orta Family In City

A baby boy arrived Monday and will reside with Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Orta in the city. The Eagle congratulates the delighted parents on the new arrival.

Genzer Family Visits Pepa Cok Home

Mr and Mrs Fritz Genzer and daughter Henrietta and Miss Millie Shimek of New Gulf spent part of last week in the home of Mr and Mrs Joe Pepa cok.

Fritz Genzer Henrietta Millie Shimek New Gulf Joe Pepacok

Freytag Promises Roads and Tax Cuts in Primary Appeal

Arnold Freytag, County Commissioner for Justice Precincts 2 and 6, asserts he has built every foot of sand rock road, widened about 150 miles, and rebuilt 21 large bridges. He touts tax reductions including 58¢ ad valorem rate, lower bonded road district taxes, elimination of Justice Precinct 6 tax, and real estate and cattle relief, urging voter support for the Democratic Primary on July 23.

Justice Arnold Freytag

Annual Celebration Picnic Held by Catholic Congregation

The Catholic congregation announces its annual picnic to be held Sunday September 11. Organizers invite families and parishioners to attend for food games and community fellowship. Proceeds support church activities and charity programs.

August Stock of Yorktown Struck by Typhoid Fever

The Eagle reports Yorktown resident August Stock is critically ill with typhoid fever. Stock formerly lived in Moulton and many friends wish him a speedy recovery.

the Eagle August Stock Yorktown Stock Moulton

Vacationing Mrs Schleicher Visits Eagle Lake and Halletts ville

Mrs Gazzie Moore Schleicher of Crystal City toured Eagle Lake and Altair and visited the Mrs Lulu Allen family at Halletts ville. She was joined here Tuesday by Mr Bill Becak Beat rice and Buddy Cinadr on the return trip to Crystal City.

Gazzie Moore Schleicher Crystal City Eagle Lake Altair Lulu Allen Hallettsville Bill Becak Beatrice Buddy Cinadr

Mrs Olan Mittank and Baby Visit Niebuhrs in Cotulla

Mrs Olan Mittank and her infant are staying for several days at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs Louis A Niebuhr in Cotulla Texas.

Olan Mittank Baby Cotulla Louis A. Niebuhr

Victoria visitors call on local hosts this Friday

Mrs. T. L. Tucker and Mrs. J. J. Moore of Victoria called at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Victor O. Fehrenkamp on Friday. Miss Tillie Franke accompanied them back to Victoria.

T. L. Tucker J.J. Moore Victoria Victor O. Fehrenkamp Tillie Franke

Jaeggli Siblings Visit Austin Parents Hold Brief Stop

James Jaeggli and his sister Dorothy Jean Jaeggli of Austin stopped by Saturday to visit their parents Mr and Mrs J T Jaeggli at home for a brief family reunion.

James Jaeggli Dorothy Jean Jaeggli Austin J. T. Jaeggli

Stavinoha to Finish Dentistry Course Next Year

Leroy Stavinoha son of Judge and Mrs C L Stavinoha of Hallettsville was in Moulton on business Tuesday Young Stavinoha will complete a dentistry course next year.

Leroy Stavinoha C. L. Stavinoha Hallettsville Moulton Young Avinoha

Helweg family hosts extend guest visit to two cities

Mrs. BF J Helweg returned home after a month visiting relatives in Richmond at the home of Mr and Mrs Leon Helweg and in West Columbia with Mr and Mrs Henry Helweg.

BF. J. Helweg Leon Helweg Richmond Mrs Henry Helweg Weat Columbia

Annual Legion Picnic At Herman Park Draws Large Crowd

Geier-Merrem Post No. 392 American Legion held its annual picnic at Herman Park on Sunday July 28 with 455 dance tickets sold. Austin official Fred Young department adjutant spoke. Paul H Fertsch county judge hosted. Legion Band of Moulton performed. Ad Migl's orchestra provided music. Ladies Auxiliary served lunch.

Legion Geier-Merrem Post No. 392 American Legion Herman Park Ladies’ Auxiliary Fred &. Young Austin Paul H. Fertsch American Legion Band of Moulton Ad. Migl

Political Statements From Candidates Signed for Eagle Edition

The Moulton Eagle prints candidate statements titled as political articles. Each piece carries the author’s signature and is published at the standard commercial rate. The publisher disclaims any endorsement or opinion beyond the signed text.

The Moulton Eagle

Antrich Couple and Cinadr Visit in San Antonio

Mr. and Mrs. John Antrich and Miss Irene Cinadr visited in San Antonio recently, sharing time together during a brief social trip.

John Antrich Irene Cinadr San Antonio

Boyce Rehmet Spends Weekend With Austin Parents

Boyce Rehmet of Austin spent the weekend in the homes of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Vince Rehmet. He visited family during the break and returned to his studies.

Boyce Rehmet Austin Vince Rehmet

Houston visitors drop by Victor Fehrenkamp home

W. T. Krueger Ed Osler and Reynold Henderson of Houston visited in the Victor Fehren kamp home Sunday.

W. T. Krueger Ed. Osler Reynold Henderson Houston Victor Fehrenkamp

Fehrenkamp and Boehm Family Return from Corpus Christi

Mr. and Mrs. Elo C. Fehren kamp and Misses Helen and Marguerite Boehm have returned from a visit in Corpus Christi.

Elo C. Fehrenkamp Helen Marguerite Boehm Corpus Christi

Education official watches political fences in Austin

Mr Kuykendall of the Department of Education in Austin was in Moulton Wednesday to oversee matters for his chief, State Superintendent L A Woods.

Kuykendall Department of Education Austin Moulton L. A. Woods

Sloan and Ione Marshall Return to Del Rio

Mrs. H. L. Sloan Ione Marshall and Wesley Dee return to Del Rio Thursday after a several week visit with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Paul Wenske.

H. L. Sloan Ione Marshall Wesley Dee del Rio Paul Wenske

Dickson School Couple Welcomes 9-Pound Baby Boy

Mr and Mrs Vladik Mikes of the Dickson school community rejoice over the birth of a 9 pound baby boy on Tuesday July 12 The Eagle congratulates the parents.

Vladik Mikes Dickson Eagle

Ware and Johnson Families Visit Louisiana and Mississippi

Mr and Mrs B F Ware and Mr and Mrs W C Johnson with their baby and Joan and Charles Johnson traveled to Mangham Winsboro Louisiana and Goodman and Philadelphia Mississippi for a family visit last week.

B. F. Ware W.C. Johnson Baby Joan Charles Johnson Mangham Winsboro Louisiana Goodman Philadelphia Mississippi

Dallas Visitors Spend Week with Jaeggli Family

Mr. William Peterson and two Mrs. Porters and Nor man from Dallas spent a week with Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Jaeggli. They also visited Mallettaville and Cuero.

William Peterson R. A. Porter F. A. Norman Dallas J. T. Jaeggli Mallettaville Cuero

Lutheran College recruiter eyes record attendance

Garfield Kiel of Lutheran College Seguin told potential students in Moulton last Thursday that Texas Lutheran College plans to post the largest attendance in its history next year.

Garfield Kiel Lutheran College Seguin Moulton Kiel Texas Lutheran College

Confederate Soldiers Reunion in Lavaca County August 4–5

To Confederate Soldiers of Lavaca County invites attenders to the 42nd Annual Camp Ben McCulloch reunion at the Camp Ground near Driftwood on August 4 5 with free meals for veterans wives and widows. Thursday features Confederate Veterans Day with roll call election memorial service and a memorial address by Judge Harry N. Graves of Georgetown.

Ben McCulloch United Confederate Veterans Driftwood Harry N. Graves Georgetown W. W. Puckett Com Buda T. F. Harwell Adjc Kyle

Mrs. Joe Schulte Dies In Hallettsville

Mrs. Joe Schulte, 61, died after a long illness in Hallettsville Texas and was buried Sunday afternoon. She is survived by children Odacar Joe Carl Willie Schulte Victor Schulte Mrs Oscar Klare and Mrs Joe Pilarczy of Orange Grove Alvin Schulte of Carlsbad N M Mrs Della Hehmke Mrs Hershal Reeves and Miss Alma Schulte of Houston.

Hallettsville Texas Joe Schulte Odacar Joe Carl Willie Schulte Victor Schulte Oscar Klare Joe Pilarczy Orange Grove Alvin Schulte Carlsbad N. M Della Hehmke Hershal Reeves Alma Schulte Houston

Hallettsville man travels to Moulton on bus iness

Alton Allen of Hallettsville was in Moulton on Monday for business.

Alton Allen Hallettsville Moulton

Local residents listed in Hallettsville business notes

Deputy Sheriff Theo Long of Hallettteville was in Moult on Tuesday afternoon. Mrs Leona Merrem Mrs Kierschnik and Charles Wagner were in Hallettsville Monday on business.

Theo Long Halletteville Leona Merrem Kierschnik Charles Wagner Hallettsville

Steinmann Family Visited Moulton with Son William Earl

Mr and Mrs William Steinmann and their son William Earl from Schulenburg were in Moulton Tuesday evening.

William Steinmann William Earl Schulenburg Moulton

Anton Janek Critically Ill in Shiner Hospital

Anton Janek aged about 65 and father of Mrs Vladik Mikes of Dickson school is in critical condition at Shiner hospital. The report notes his age and relation to Mrs Mikes.

Anton Janek Vladik Mikes Dickson School Shiner Hospital Janek

Mrs. Riske Returns From Pasadena Visit With Sister

Mrs. Charles Q. Riske has returned from Pasadena California where she enjoyed an extended visit with her sister Mrs. H. J. Simank.

Charles Q. Riske Pasadena California H. J. Simank

Couple from Southwest Teachers College in San Marcos vis

Mr and Mrs Malvin Merrem attend Southwest Teachers College San Marcos and spent the week end in Moulton with his mother Mrs Leona Merrem.

Malvin Merrem Southwest Teachers College San Marcos Moulton Leona Merrem

Fire chief and companion depart for training in College Station

Fire chief W. H. Pundt and Edmund Kram left Sunday for College Station to attend the fire men training school at the lege.

W. H. Pundt Edmund Kram College Station the Agricultural and Mechanical College

County Clerk and Sheriff Candidates Campaign in County

Fred F Fehrenkamp and Louis A Niebuhr both of Moulton have been busy contacting voters across the county as they campaign for county clerk and sheriff.

Fred F.fehrenkamp Louis A. Niebuhr Moulton

Primary Election at City Hall in Moulton

George von Lienen says polling for the Democratic primary will be at City Hall on Saturday July 23. Twelve governors candidates include Ferguson and O Daniel. Local races list Boethe against Olsen Stavinoha. Bozka against Fehrenkamp Hudson. McElroy against Niebuhr Strunk McGrew. Freytag against Hinck. Haas and Jasek seek public weigher. Welff not running.

George von Lienen The Eagle Moulton Ernest O. Thompson William McCraw W. Lee O’ Daniel Tom F. Hunter James A. Ferguson Karl Crowley P. D. Renfro Clarence Farmer Marvin P. McCoy Joseph King S. T. Brogdon Thomas Self Paul C. Boethe Lavaca County J.J. Olsen C. L. Stavinoha J. F. Bozka Fred F. Fehrenkamp D. L. Hudson A. P. McElroy Louis A. Niebuhr Maurice Strunk Frank McGrew Arnold Freytag Frank K. Hinck Ad. Haas V. J. Jasek G. Chas. Welff

Gems of Thought on Freedom and Virtue

A collection of quotations linking freedom to virtue religion and social responsibility. Includes lines from Kingsley Eddy Epictetus Pauls Epistle Bowles and Hubbard stressing self mastery, liberty through morality and care for others.

Charles Kingsley

Ladies Aid Society appoints committees at July meeting

The Lutheran Ladies' Aid held its last meeting on Thursday July 7 and named committees: Lies Committee Mrs George Mueller and Mrs Leander Mueller. Membership Committee Mrs F J Helweg and Mrs W K Richter. Flower Committee Mrs Emil Pundt and Mrs Henry Wachtendorf. Serving Committee Mrs Johno Mladenko and Miss Helen Urban and Miss Helen Kaase. The next regular meeting moves to Thursday August 11 from August 4.

Lutheran Ladies’ Aid George Mueller Leander Mueller F. J. Helweg W.k.richter Emil Pundt Henry Wachtendorf Johno Mladenko Helen Urban Helen Kaase

Jaegali and Boehm Tie Breaker on Red and White Diamond

Jaegali defeated Boehm 5 to 0 on the Red and White diamond in a lively Tuesday softball game. The contest featured key hits by Jaegali players and sharp defensive plays sealing the win.

Jaegali’s Boehm’s

Mrs. Papacek Visits Daughter in Richmond

Mrs Joe Papacek returns from Richmond where she visited her daughter Miss Madeline Papacek.

Joe Papacek Richmond Miss Madeline Papacek

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mr. Bozka Bozka Texas Old Age Assistance Commission Mary Baker Eddy Epictetus Christ Jesus Paul God W. L. Bowles Earth Elbert Hubard Ladies’ Aid Society
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