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Moulton Eagle

Location

Moulton, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1936

Page

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Votes tallied in Moulton Democratic primary

In Moulton precinct 615 voters cast ballots. Results list candidates by office including United States Senator Sheppard 197 Eagle 140 Fisher 83 Price 40 Bush 22 Glenn 22 and Governor Allied 447 leading Hunter 72, Fisher 51, Sanderford 19, Brooks 8. Other races show Manafield 464 Calloway 98 for Congress and Holt 610 for District Judge among numerous local offices with tallies for McDonald Konvicka Strauss and others.

Moulton United States Sheppard Eagle Fisher Price Bush Glenn Allied Hunter Sanderford Brooks Congress Manafield Calloway Terrell Covington Lockhart Hopkins Adair McDonald Hawkins McCraw Woods Bullock Segrist Day Thompson Hardin Morris Johnson Rieger Hanson Olsen Boethel Mueller Paulus Freka Davis Holt Janszen Fertsch Strauss Bozka McElroy Houchins Turk Konvicka Hons Welff Freytag Gallia Justice of the Peace Darilek Niebuhr Krueger George von Lienen William Hillmer John Mladenka John Reind George Baur Gus. Wachtendorf William D. Wachtendorf

Prec. Election Returns by Precincts

Oak Grove shows Freytag 101 Gallia 15 Niebuhr 79 Krueger 388 Moravia lists Gallia 245 Freytag 108 Novohrad Freytag 70 Gallia 388 Krueger 77 Niebuhr 48 Hackberry Freytag 84 Gallia 27

Oak Grove Freytag Gallia Niebuhr Krueger Moravia Novohrad Hackberry

Ballinger Visitor Fractures Foot After Street Misstep

Mrs. C I Jaeggli of Ballinger visiting her sister Mrs Rud Jaeggli stepped off a curb Sunday evening and fractured a bone in her right foot. She rests easy and friends wish for a speedy mend.

C. I. Jaeggli Ballinger Rud, Jaeggli

Potatoes and Ham Planned for John Garner Visit

Vice President John Nance Garner will be served boiled potatoes and ham with all the fixings at the Texas Centennial Exposition on August 5 reflecting his preference for simple foods.

Dallas Texas John Nance Garner

Moulton Man Slain Brother-in-law Held

John Kolar was fatally shot at Rudy Muellers bar about 8:00 PM on July 23. Joe J. Hrneck surrendered to a night watchman and was jailed in Hallettsville. An inquest was held by Justice A J Darilek with a forthcoming examining trial.

John Kolar Frank Kolar Rudy Mueller Joe J. Hrneck Frank Stainacher Hallettsville A. J. Darilek Eagle Hrock

Sub-Deb Club Bridge Night Honors Kopecky

Miss Dorothy Jean Jaeggli hosted a Sub-Deb gathering Tuesday evening with a six game bridge session. Miss Eunice Kopecky won high score while Mrs. Louis Reind took consolation. Refreshments included two courses of pimento sandwiches chicken salad angel food cake and iced tea.

Dorothy Jean Jaeggli Eunice Kopecky Louis Reind

County School Board to Meet on August 4 for Transfers

County Board of Education invites district trustees and patrons with transfer problems to a meeting on Tuesday August 4. Some transfers may be rejected. Chairman County Board.

County School Board of Education County Board

Governor Alf Landon Accepts Republican Nomination

Governor Alf Landon of Kansas has accepted the Republican presidential nomination and launched his campaign. He begins nationwide efforts to rally support and outline party platform.

Alf. Landon Landon

Garner to Speak at Dallas Centennial Exposition

Vice President John N. Garner will deliver a non political address at the Centennial Exposition in Dallas on August 5. He will avoid national politics, deferring discussion to the president.

John N. Garner Dallas Garner

Moulton Seeks Business Group To Promote Town Interests

The text argues Moulton needs an organization to safeguard the town’s interests. It could be a chamber of commerce, business men’s club, board of trade, city planning board, or any similar body. The proposal emphasizes the essential function over the name.

Moulton Chamber of Commerce Business Men’s Club Board of Trade City Planning Board

Moulton Fire Dept Plans October Bazaar

The Moulton Volunteer Fire Department outlines planning for its annual bazaar to be held in October. They invite readers with suggestions to contact officers or attend the next regular meeting to participate in the deliberations and help raise funds to improve departmental efficiency.

Moulton

Legion Meeting Tuesday Night at Geier Merrem Post

The regular Geier Merrem Post No. 392 American Legion meeting will be held at the Legion Hall Tuesday night August 4. A report on the recent picnic and other important matters will be submitted. All members are urged to attend.

Geier- Merrem Post No American Legion Legion Hall

Miss Eunice Kopecky Visits Grace Frey in Cuero

Miss Eunice Kopecky visited last week with Miss Grace Frey of Cuero. The brief social call highlighted local ties and community friendship during a period of ongoing gatherings in the area.

Eunice Kopecky Grace Frey Cuero

Local visits and homecomings highlight Kilgore and Hermleigh

Mrs Charles Seekamp of Kilgore visits at the home of Mr and Mrs J C Kopecky. Charles Luksovsky, a University of Texas student, spent the last weekend with his family. Leo Hoepfl of Hermleigh returned home after visiting relatives including Mr and Mrs John Hoepfl and Mrs T T Walker. Also, Miss Doris Arnim and Leland and Velma Rehmet were in Bay City on Friday.

Charles Seekamp of Kilgore J. C. Kopecky Charles Luksovsky Texas Leo Hoepfl Hermleigh John Hoepfl E. O. Arnim T. T. Walker Doris Arnim Leland Velma Rehmet Bay City

Mrs Will Spear Returns Home After Visit

Mrs. Will Spear of Old Moulton returned home Sunday from a several days visit with her sister Mrs. Alice Petty of Buckholts.

Will Spear Old Moulton Alice Petty Buckholts

Peterson Visits Moulton From Hallettsville

William Peterson of Hallettville traveled to Moulton this week to visit his son in law J. Ty Jaeggi and Mrs Jaeggi.

William Peterson Halletteville Moulton J. Ty Jaeggi

Local visitors from Yoakum Alice and Alice area

Mrs. Wm. Schmidt of Yoakum and Mrs. R. Huebner with son Reginald and Mrs. R. J. Legget of Alice visited Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Hillmer last week.

Wm. Schmidt Yoakum R. Huebner and Son Reginald R. J. Legget Alice Wm. Hillmer

Roscoe Couple Returns From Visits With Local Families

Mr. and Mrs. Ben O. Mueller returned to Roscoe after visiting in the homes of Mr. and Mrs. H F Mueller and Mr. and Mrs. William Hillmer.

Ben O. Mueller Roscoe H.F. Mueller William Hillmer

Schindlers Visit Relatives and Friends in Rowena

Mr and Mrs Joe Schindler Glornne and Victor Schindler Mrs Peter Derrich and Sophie Derrich were in Rowena last week visiting relatives and friends.

Joe Schindler Glornne Victor Schindler Peter Derrich Sophie Derrich Rowena

Editor’s Acknowledgement of Invitation to Exposition Trip

The Eagle editor and party gratefully acknowledge receipt of a special invitation to an inspection trip of the Holy City at the Centennial Exposition in Dallas.

The Eagle Holy City Dallas

Family visitors from Texas call on Arnim home

Mrs. A. C. Rehmer and children Leland and Velma of San Antonio and Mrs. T. T. Walker of San Saba visited last week in the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. O. Arnim.

A. C. Rehmer Leland and Velma San Antonio T. T. Walker San Saba E. O. Arnim

Jaeggli Visits Parents During Summer Work Pause

James Jaeggli, doing summer work at Texas State Teachers College San Marcos, spent the past weekend visiting his parents Mr and Mrs J T Jaeggi.

James Jaeggli Texas State Teachers College San Marcos J. T. Jaeggi

Last day for pupil transfers to new schools

Today is the final day to arrange pupil transfers with the county superintendent of schools. Transfers must be filed in the offices by August 1.

County Superintendent of Schools

Wesley Knape Visits Victoria With Schoenigs

Wesley Knape spent several days in Victoria with Mr. and Mrs. L C Schoenig. The group fished at Magoolia Beach during part of the stay.

Wesley Knape Victoria L C. Schoenig Magoolia Beach

Strieders Return from Rowens After Wedding Visist

Mr and Mrs John Strieder returned the first part of last week from Rowens where they attended the wedding of Miss Ruby Willberg and Felix Book. They also visited Dr and Mrs Hugo Strieder.

John Strieder Rowens Mise Ruby Willberg Felix Book Hugo Strieder

Amateur Hour At Moulton Wednesday Night

An amateur hour will be sponsored in Moulton on Wednesday night by Ed Bohm's Sons. A motion picture show accompanies the concert. Promises a large crowd and includes an advertisement elsewhere in The Eagle.

Moulton Ed. Boehm the Eagle

Vice President Flag To Fly Over Dallas

The flag of the vice president will fly over Dallas for the first time August 4 and 5 during Mr. Garner’s visit to the Texas Centennial Exposition in Dallas Texas.

Dallas Texas Garner

Governor Allred Wins Clear Victory Across State

Governor James V. Allred secured an over all majority over his opponents. He carried Mullton by 297 votes and Lavaca county by 1634, with a statewide margin near 40 000 votes.

James V. Allred Moulton Lavaca County State

Local families visit Hermleigh and Snyder last week

Mr and Mrs Ben Zeisberg and Mr and Mrs Charles Seifert and Mr and Mrs William Kloesel with Mrs August Seifert and four children toured Hermleigh and Snyder during the previous week.

Ben Zeisberg Charles Seifert William Kloesel August Seifert Hermleigh and Snyder

Mrs Sloan and Sons Visit Del Rio Parents

Mrs H L Sloan and her two sons from Del Rio are visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Paul Wenske. She also called at The Eagle office Tuesday and had her subscription figures advanced.

H. L. Sloan

Pastor Falkenberg Among Zion Church Guests

Rev M A Falkenberg of San Antonio preached at Zion's Lutheran Church Sunday evening as a guest of Rev and Mrs A H Falkenberg who hosted him during his visit.

M. A. Falkenberg San Antonio Zion’s Lutheran Church A. H. Falkenberg

Harvey Louis Schuhmann Turns Eight At Family Party

A large crowd of relatives and friends gathered at the home of Mr and Mrs Albert Schuhmann Sunday to help celebrate the 8th birthday anniversary of their son Harvey Louis. Delicious refreshments were served.

Albert Schuhmann Harvey Louis

Niebuhr Returns to Post After 30 Day Furlough

Adolph Niebuhr of Uncle Sam's motorized artillery at Fort Sam Houston Texas returns to duty after a thirty day furlough spent with his parents Mr and Mrs Louis Niebuhr in San Antonio.

Adolph Niebuhr Uncle Sam’s Motorized Artillery Fort Sam Houston San Antonio Louis Niebuhr

Edward Beran to begin civil service as railway mail clerk

Edward Beran of Texas State Teachers College San Marcos will graduate in August. He has accepted a civil service appointment as a railway mail clerk after spending several days with his parents Mr and Mrs Charles E Beran.

Edward Beran Texas State Teachers’ College San Marcos Charles E. Beran Edward

Lavaca County Democratic Primary Vote Totals Report

Lavaca County voters cast 5478 total Democratic primary ballots with leading candidates across offices. Key tallies include Mansfield 8791 for Congress, McCraw 5390 for Attorney General, Wood 8411 for State Superintendent, Janszen 5177 and Strauss 5410 for county offices, and Welff 845 Freytag 843 Gallia 533 in precinct totals.

Lavaca County Wood Bullock McDonald Terrell Day Segrist Thompson Hardin Morris Johnson Rieger Associate Justice Court Fahey Campbell Soule Carleton Hanson Cody Arnold Boethel Olsen Paulus Freka Mueller Davis Janszen Fertsch Strauss Bozka McElroy Houchins Turk Koniicka Hans H. J. Strauss Welff Freytag Gallia Darilek Niebuhr Krueger

Allred Wins Moulton Lavaca Victory and Local Races

Governor Allred carried Moulton and Lavaca County. Boethe defeated Olsen to win the representative seat by 237 votes. McHirey renominated for sheriff by 1144 votes over Houchins. Freytag renominated for Precinct 2 county commissioner by 310 votes over Gallia. Niebuhr beat Krueger for Precinct 6 constable by 139. Paulus and Mueller advance to a run off for district attorney.

Allred Moulton Lavaca Boethe Olsen McHirey Houchins Freytag Gallia Niebuhr Krueger Paulus Mueller

John Garner Day at Texas Centennial Exposition

August 5 is set aside at the Texas Centennial Exposition as John Garner Day with Vice President Garner as guest of honor. The state will honor him as Dallas prepares for a grand ovation to Cactus Jack.

John Garner Garner Dallas

Mrs Paulus Improves After Illness in Houston

Mrs Henry S Paulus of Yoakum is recovering from illness in a Houston hospital. She is now able to sit up part of the time and shows signs of improvement as she progresses on the road to recovery.

the Eagle Henry S. Paulus Yoakum Houston Paulus

Eid couple add new room to bungalow on corner

Mr and Mrs Eid of Kolar have added another room to their bungalow located at the corner of West Second and South First streets. The project expands their home while preserving the residence’s main structure.

Eid, Kolar West Second South First Street

John Kolar Laid to Rest with Military Honors

The funeral for John Kolar 44 years old slain Thursday night July 24 was held from his mother’s home and at St. Joseph's Church with Rev. Joseph Kopp. Burial followed at Moulton Catholic Cemetery with World War II veteran honors by Geier-Merrem Post No. 392 American Legion. County Superintendent Charles W. McDonald presented the American flag to Kolar's mother. A firing squad, color bearers, and pallbearers from the community participated. Survived by wife and his family, the Kolar list includes four brothers and six sisters.

John Kolar St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Joseph Kopp Moulton Catholic Geier-Merrem American Legion Charles W. McDonald United States Haas Seargent Edmund Woebler John A. Baros Val. F. Kezelsky Emil Berkenhoff Henry Breitschopf Louis J. Kubicek Willie Mikulenchak Frank Cinadr Joe J. Krejci Edmund Kubicek Otto Heerssen Joe V. Pavias O. F. Knape Ed Kolar Peter J.machart Vlad Stainacher Frank J. Picha John Brom Albert Brom State Hospital San Antonio Frank Kolar Moulton Joe Frank Jr Slavek Ad. Kolar Joe Zidek Annie Palitza Rosie Jobb Stella Krejer Frances Jobb Joe J. Arncir

Family leaves Flatonia for Corpus Christi

Mr. K E Branecky and family, longtime residents of Flatonia Route Four north of town, have moved to Corpus Christi to reside. They express thanks to friends and neighbors for kindness shown during their years here, and The Eagle extension wishes them well in their new home.

K.E Branecky Flatonia Corpus Christi

Joyful Birth in Moulton Family at Shiner Hospital

Mr and Mrs Earl Needham of Moulton welcomed a 10 pound boy born at Shiner Hospital Monday morning The Eagle extends congratulations and best wishes to the new parents and family.

Earl Needham Moulton Shiner Hospital

Schools Get Money From State Education Department

The state education department recently paid $1.50 on the state per capita apportionment, increasing the total to $17.50. An additional $1 authorized by the board of education will be paid when funds are available.

State Department of Education The Board of Education

Massive U S Cigarette Output Surges in June

U S cigarette production topped fourteen billion units in June as manufacturers boosted outputs nationwide. Data show a strong month for major producers with sustained demand and high volumes across key facilities nationwide.

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