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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1934
Page
1
Saturday, July 28 marks a Texas primary when democrats nominate candidates for U S Senate governor congressmen state senate and county and precinct offices. Over 1,000,000 voters expected to cast ballots. The piece urges all qualified voters to go to the polls and register their preferences, stressing law enforcement as a key statewide issue.
Matt Kubena a Flatonia resident died Sunday after a long illness aged 78. Funeral services were held Tuesday from his home with Rev Pustka presiding at the Catholic cemetery. He is survived by his widow, a son Matt Kubena Jr and two sisters Mrs Emil Gieptner and Mrs Joe Kleckar. He worked 46 years as a salesman for Arnim & Lane merchant.
Rain broke a months long drought with about one inch measured on Wednesday and Wednesday night. Visitors to The Eagle Office included Gus Strauss H J Strauss Halsettsville J J Olsen Yoakum Charles W McDonald Komensky John G Konvicka Hallettsville Mr Kolos Yoakum L J Sulak LaGrange John L Smolik Hallettsville and others.
Herbert Diers of LaGrange completes arrangements to open a feed store in the Koester building this Saturday. The business will offer leading brands of feed for stock, swine, and poultry and invites public patronage.
John Dillinger a notorious bandit was shot to death by U S government agents as he exited a Chicago theater Sunday night. Mrs Mary Pinkston and children of Beaumont spent Friday in the J T Jaeggli home. Mr and Mrs Ed Kolar and son Edward James were in Kyle Sunday visiting the Schmeltekopf family. Mr Edmund Roitsch and family and Miss Bertha Kaase of Schulenburg were visitors in the Kaase home last Wednesday.
John L. Smolik, 30, born near Hallettsville, worked six years in the tax collector's office and now seeks the district clerk post. He emphasizes qualification and promised diligent service, urging voters to support him at the primary on Saturday, July 28.
Hubert F. Walston wed Miss Mathilde Wachtendorf at the Lutheran parsonage in a 6 o clock Saturday ceremony. Rev A H Falkenberg officiated. Witnesses were G H Wachtendorf and Larry Casey. The couple left for Houston to reside.
Henry S. Patius appeals to Lavaca County voters, highlighting lifelong local ties to Hallettsville and Yoakum, twenty-five years as a Lavaca County lawyer, and ability to practice before the U S Supreme Court. He denounces bribery and promises impartial public service if elected District Attorney for the 25th Judicial District.
The Moulton Fire Department plus guests enjoyed beef and mulled ton barbecue in Boehm s pasture on Wednesday evening July 18. Admission 25 cents funded accessories. William Henrichs Emil Vacek Henry Krueger donated meat. American legion band of Houlton provided music. Addresses were given by Sam Devall R A Weinert Mills McDonald Biehunke Fehrenkamp Rev Falkenberg master of ceremonies. Everyone looked forward to the next gathering.
A powerful hurricane struck the Texas coast between Rockport and Port O Conner on Wednesday. Eleven people died and property damage amounts to millions as the Port Lavaca causeway suffers damage.
Harvey Wagner eight year old son of Mr and Mrs Ad Wagner sustained a fracture of his right arm above the wrist in a fall from a toy wagon while doing chores around the place. Also notes of visiting relatives and school transfer deadline on Tuesday July 31.
A political advertisement urges re election of Lavaca County Superintendent Frank Schoppe. It lists reasons including cooperation with teachers and trustees, savings on the school children’s fund, experience, and support for local hiring. The piece promotes the 25th annual Farmers Short Course at A M College College Station July 30 to August 8 with details on schedule lodging and transportation.
The first bale of the 1984 cotton crop was brought to Moulton on Thursday July 19 by August Hohensee of Peach Creek. The bale, weighed 535 pounds, was ginned by Kolar Bros.
It's a boy born Wednesday July 11 to Mr and Mrs Henry Hudson of San Antonio. Mrs Hudson formerly Miss Rosie Hohensee of near Moulton. Mrs Annie Valenta and granddaughter Selma Kovar of Rosenberg are visiting relatives here.
An elderly resident died at his home near Old Moulton on Tuesday afternoon at 4 o clock. Services were held at St. Joseph's Church with burial in Moulton Catholic Cemetery. He was 92 years old, survived by four children Frank Meiserschlaeger Breslau Mary Theresa Meiserschlaeger and Mrs F J Schoenfeld, and others. His wife preceded him in 1928.
Land planted to cotton under acreage reduction contracts will be measured this week in Lavaca County. Farmers must be present to assist and sign the certification of performance. Second rental payments will be due around August or September. Report known contract violations to the community committeeman. names kept confidential. J. M. Parks, County Agent.
Mr. Victor Fehrenkamp and family and Ethel Josephine Wag ner were in Shiner Friday for a brief visit likely linked to local events or errands.
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