Dernden Drops Gubernatorial Bid Backing Hines
Albert Dernden withdraws from the gubernatorial race and backs Harry Hines for the nomination, as reported by the editor.
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Albert Dernden
Harry Hines
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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1940
Page
1
State Fair of Texas set to run in Dallas October 5 to 20
The Eagle reports the 52nd annual premium list for the State Fair of Texas in Dallas from October 5 to 20. More than $125,000 in premiums will be offered, with the fair billed as the largest in the world.
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Texas
Dallas
O Danial Leads Texas Governor Poll With 51.2 Percent
Final tabulation of the Texas State network poll shows W Lee O Daniel leading the field by 51 2 percent. The polls do not elect anyone but indicate the direction of the wind in the governor's race.
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Texas State Network
W. Lee O’daniel
Lavaca Democrats Set July 27 Primary and Runoff
The Lavaca county democratic executive committee completed arrangements for a July 27 primary. A county run off primary will be held for offices where no candidate wins a majority in the first primary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lavaca County
Democratic Executive Committee
New Tire Debuts Soon Aimed at 100000 Mile Life
A tire predicted to run 100000 miles is due for debut soon. An efficient carburetor could enable an automobile to travel 100 miles per gallon, addressing wasted gasoline energy from improper calorization.
Conventions Convene. GOP Meets in Philadelphia
The Republican National Convention opened in Philadelphia to nominate president and vice president. The Democratic Convention will be held in Chicago next month. The Eagle plans to cover both events.
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Philadelphia
Chicago
the Eagle
Moulton Volunteer Fire Department Celebrates Eight Years
The Moulton Volunteer Fire Department marks eight years of service with twenty active members and about one hundred honorary members. It is the only Texas department owning its own fire station, valued with equipment at thousands of dollars. Insurance costs have been cut by about fifty percent, saving more than twelve hundred dollars this year. Citizens urged to support the department.
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Moulton
Texas
Dickson School Picnic Brings Large Attendance and Speakers
Dickson School held its annual picnic last Sunday with dinner enjoyed by many. Principal speaker was Olin Culberson candidate for railroad commissioner, joined by Judge C. L. Stavinoha and Hon. Monte McCord candidates for legislative representatives. Patek's Band provided music and a concluding dance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dickson School
Olin Culberson
C. L. Stavinoha
Hallettsville
Monte McCord
Yoakum
Patek
Mrs L B Martinshaw Returns Home After Visit
Mrs L B Martinshaw of Columbia South Carolina left for home Saturday after a week visiting her parents Mr and Mrs F C Smith.
Gonzales Mattress Firm Owner Visits Moulton on Business
S Mackey proprietor of the Gonzales Mattress Factory was in Moulton Wednesday on business. Mr Mackey reports pretty fair crop conditions in the Gonzales section.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Mackey
Gonzales
Moulton
Mr. Mackey
Kaase Family Spends Sunday in Port Lavaca Magnolia Beach
Mr. and Mrs G E Kaase of Houston Mr F C Kaase and Miss Helen Kaase of Moulton and George Gummelt of Hallettaville spent Sunday in Port Lavaca and Magnolia Beach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. E. Kaase
Houston
F. C. Kaase
Helen Kaase
Moulton
George Gummelt
Hallettaville
Port Lavaca
Magnolia Beach
Fishermen Return From Guadalupe River Trip Near Gonzales
Edward Henry Fehrenkamp Sam Jaeggli Jr Victor Fehrenkamp Jr and Taylor Biehunke came back Tuesday after a several day fishing excursion on the Guadalupe River near Gonzales Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Henry Fehrenkamp
Sam Jaeggli, Jr
Victor Fehrenkamp, Jr
Taylor Biehunke
Guadalupe River
Gonzales
Local visitors report good rain and family visits
Emil P Krejci and Frank Miculka of Dickson School and F M Baros of Kokernot were business visitors at The Eagle office Tuesday and said they had a good rain Monday afternoon. Lee Jarosek and family Roy Kotzebue and family Andrew Petrek and family and Richard Boehm couple spent Sunday in Cistern visiting Mr and Mrs Wilbert Ellis. Roselyn Kotzebue and Mary Lee Jarosek accompanied their parents home after a week with Eddie Breitechopf in Cistern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emil P. Krejci
Frank Miculka
Dickson School
F. M. Baros
Kokernot
Eagle Office
Lee Jarosek
Roy Kotzebue
Andrew Petrek
Richard Boehm
Adolph Petrek
Cistern
Wilbert Ellis
Roselyn Kotzebue
Mary Lee Jarosek
Eddie Breitechopf
Fehrenkampes Mark 62 Years of Marriage in Quiet Anniversary
Mr and Mrs F T Fehrenkamp of Moulton quietly observed their sixty second wedding anniversary on Thursday June 20. Friends join The Eagle in sending congratulations and wishing the couple many more years together hand in hand.
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F.T. Fehrenkamp
Moulton
Eagle
Moulton Youth Re-enlists in U S Service
John Louis Jaeggli after six years in Uncle Sam’s forces re-enlists for three years in the Bombing Division at March Field California. He is the son of Mr and Mrs J T Jaeggi of this place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton
Uncle Sam
John Louis Jaeggli
March Field
California
John Louis
J. T. Jaeggi
Stavinoha Files Democratic Run for Lavaca County Rep
Judge C L Stavinoha of Hallettsville announces his bid for the Democratic nomination for representative of Lavaca County. He previously served as Lavaca County attorney and county judge, and once held the representative post.
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C. L. Stavinoha
Hallettaville
Lavaca County
Stavinoha
Shinier Hatchery Quality Chicks for Profitable Breeding
Shinier Hatchery promotes its improved breeding program for higher returns. It offers English White Leghorns Light Brown Leghorns Buff Leghorns Anconas Barred Rocks Rhode Island Reds Buff Minorcas at 5 to 5.50 dollars per hundred and parcel post shipping at 25 cents per hundred.
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Rhode Island
Baseball players injured in highway crash near Shiner
A truck carrying ball players from Praha overturned on Highway 95 south of Shiner injuring Adolph Rudolph Otto and George Paulies Ernest Dostalik Eugene Herzig and Emil Janek. The injured were taken to Shiner hospital after a car occupied by Mexicans collided with the truck as the players traveled to Worthing.
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Praha
Shiner
Adolph Rudolph
Otto and
George Paulies
Ernest Dostalik
Eugene Herzig
Emil Janek
Shiner Hospital
Worthing
Mansfield Urges Reelection and Preparedness to Keep Nation Out of War
J J Mansfield declares reelection bid difficult due to war conditions. He appeals for support from friends, emphasizes keeping Congress united, and argues for preparedness while avoiding war. He stresses safeguarding the fleet as the paramount issue and notes other matters can be addressed later.
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Congress
J. J. Mansfield
Chicago Wedding Brings Ritter and Bisterfeldt Nuptials
The Gummelt and Ritter families travel to Chicago for the marriage of Wilburt M. Ritter of Houston and Miss Martha Bisterfeldt of Chicago set for Saturday June 29. Ritter is son of the Schulenburg O W Ritter couple and nephew to Gus Gummelt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gus Gummelt
Houlton
O W. Ritter
Schulenburg
Chicago
Wilburt M. Ritter
Houston
Martha Bisterfeldt
Mr. Ritter
O. W. Ritter
Red Cross War Fund Nears Goal With $14.8 Million Declared
The national Red Cross war relief fund totaled 14 843 967 on June 25 with a goal of 20 000 000 and the drive closing soon. Lon Spann and family of Houston visited relatives in Moulton over the past weekend. Baylor student Louis Grant visited Rev. and Mrs. C A Dickson in Waco with the Dicksons. Beatrice Grant of Waco spent time with the same hosts. Alvin Boehm and J H Wilson of Boehm Motor Sales Shiner were in Moulton Tuesday for business and called at this office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Red Cross
Lon Spann
Houston
Moulton
Alvin Boehm
J. H. Wilson
Boehm Motor Sales
Shiner
Jon Moulton
Tomato Market Closes in Hallettsville After Small Returns
The Hallettsville tomato market closed Monday with 210 freight cars shipped and an estimated 10 carloads by truck. Shipments topped 1939 by 60 carloads, but grower returns were low as prices averaged under 2 cents per pound.
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Hallettsville
Judge Stavinoha Seeks Lavaca County Representative Post
Judge C L Stavinoha announces candidacy for representative of Lavaca County outlining his tax plan to fund old age pensions. He proposes taxing oil wells and gas to raise up to 40 million dollars and criticizes current pension cuts and high automobile and poll taxes while opposing sales and gross receipts taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lavaca
Texas
Births Reported in Two Families
Born to Mr and Mrs Joe Raab Oak Grove on June 6 a girl Aristine Marie Raab. Born to Mr and Mrs Victor Vogt Moulton on Tuesday morning June 25 a girl Marilyn Ly Nelle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Raab
Oak Grove
Aristine Marie Raab
Victor Vogt
Moulton
Marilyn Ly Nelle
Repairs Platform Public Weigher Act
A. Haas repairs the cotton platform ahead of the cotton season as crop prospects look bright for locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Haas
Lutheran Brotherhood Luncheon Meeting in Moulton
The Lutheran Brotherhood entertained members and guests with a luncheon after a regular meeting last Friday night. President Emil Helweg welcomed attendees, hymns were sung, Rev. E Jacobs read a Psalm and discussed Deaconess Work. Mrs B Jacobs and Weldon Knape sang a duet, a restling was provided, minutes and treasurer reports were read, and a lunch of cakes pies sandwiches and iced tea followed with games after.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Moulton Lutheran Brotherhood
Emil Helweg
E. Jacobs
B. Jacobs
Weldon Knape
RB. Jacobs
Band Sponsors' Club Hosts Party at Moulton High Auditorium
A bridge and forty two party was held at the Moulton High School Auditorium Thursday evening under Band Sponsors' Club auspices. Guests enjoyed spirited games and festivities throughout the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton High School
Weimar Delegation Promotes Cucumber Celebration
A Weimar delegation of about twelve cars toured Moulton Tuesday to advertise the cucumber celebration set for July 4 5 and 6 in Weimar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weimar
Moulton
Oak Grove School Plans Annual Picnic on July 4
Oak Grove School speeds preparations for the annual picnic to be held July 4. The program includes dinner, music, public speaking, and a dance at night. Public invitation extends to the community.
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Oak Grove
Business Houses Close Thursday July 4
Moulton business houses will remain closed on Thursday July 4 in observance of Independence Day as agreed months ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton
Move to Victoria Mr Otto Heerssen and family
The Heerssen family, led by Mr Otto Heerssen, moved last week to Victoria to establish their future home. They carry best wishes from numerous friends as they begin this new chapter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Heerssen
Victoria
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Fire Department
Dickson
G. KE. Kaase
Albina Apderle
Emil J. Jaluska
W. H. Pundt
San Antonio
Joe Doughtery
Kingsville
Mrs
L. A. Jarosek
Ben Zasek
Eugene Biehunko
Harry Biehunko
Evelyn McElroy
Seymour
Dwight Thomas
Gulf Brewing Association
Fred Pietsch
Louis Pietsch
William Pietsch
William Schmeltekopf
Miss Merle
Kyle
Ed. Kolar
Shiner Hatchery
Ninth Congressional District
Red Cross War Fund
Lutheran Brotherhood
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