Pension checks mailed to Texans in June 1937
Pension checks totaling 1 755 601 were mailed to 127 758 Texans Saturday. The Moulton Eagle notes subscription details and post office filing information from June 18 1937.
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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1937
Page
4
Pension checks totaling 1 755 601 were mailed to 127 758 Texans Saturday. The Moulton Eagle notes subscription details and post office filing information from June 18 1937.
On Monday June 14 the nation marks the 160th anniversary of the flag adoption by Congress. Governor James V Allred proclaims June 20 to 26 as Young Democratic Clubs of Texas week. Groundbreaking in Victoria for St Josephs high school new building expected to cost about 45000 dollars.
Vice President and Mrs. John N. Garner are spending several weeks at their Uvalde residence. Mr. Garner also plans to do some fishing with friends during the stay.
F W Fisher of Tyler, last year’s gubernatorial candidate, may reenter the race next year and advocate restoring horse track betting in Texas, according to reports.
The battleship Texas has been placed on the retired list after long service as the fleet's flagship. It will now serve as a training ship for future crews.
T. O Walton president of A. and M. College and H. H. Williams director of the Texas extension service left June 18 for a two month trip to study rural problems in several European countries including observations of farming methods and rural life.
United States Senator Tom Connally formally opened the Greater Texas and Pan American Exposition in Dallas on Saturday. Officials say the event will do much to cement goodwill between nations.
The Yoakum Herald highlights a splendid 44 page Tom Tom special edition produced with the help of editor H D Meister. The edition’s success is attributed largely to Meister and the paper’s untiring efforts.
Hon Herman H Ochs of San Antonio was principal speaker at the Shiner Chamber of Commerce banquet last week. His oratorical talents are in high demand across South Texas.
State Highway Department reports show a little over 45 percent of Lavaca county motorists returned the highway planning questionnaire with their 1937 registration fee payment.
The text states the Duke of Windsor will not return to his native land except in an emergency. It notes monarchies may disappear and suggests the duke could be urged to guide his people’s destiny if such a time arrives.
It is believed the 1988 Texas gubernatorial nomination race may pit Attorney General William McCraw against Railroad Commissioner Ernest Thompson. Several others also seek the post and a half dozen entries are possible as the campaign begins.
An essay argues for merit based civil service in new federal agencies. It contends patronage harms taxpayers and public servants, and that a strengthened merit system reduces waste while boosting government efficiency and loyalty to the people. It urges continued public demand for fair hiring and career civil service.
The exhibit in Dallas features the oldest printing press in the Americas from the Mexican display, first printing a book in 1589 in Mexico City, about a century before U S publishing began.
The badly decomposed body of Mrs Annie Anderle, 66, was found at her home. Justice of the Peace F J Foitik returned a verdict of death from natural causes, placing the death about nine days prior. She had no close relatives.
A meeting of the Moulton Farmers Cooperative Gin and Mill Co will be held at Herman Park Hall on Saturday June 19 starting at 1 30 PM.
A 1937 editorial by Raymond Pitcairn honors Flag Day and the U S flag as a symbol of liberty. It links the flag to the Constitution and government, urging Americans to remember its meaning amid global threats to freedom and democracy.
Several baseball enthusiasts from Moulton attended the Yoakum Seguin game at Yoakum on Sunday afternoon. Yoakum won 4 to 3 in a tight contest.
Herman Park Verein directors announce a dance at the hall on Sunday night June 20 with Ilise's Orchestra of LaGrange providing the music.
Mr and Mrs Marion Hodge returned Friday from a visit in Houston. They were greeted by family upon their return.
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