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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1940
Page
1
Eligible voters should go to the ballot box on March 9 to help decide whether a soil conservation district will be formed in the Lavaca-Navidad watershed. Fourteen voting places are listed in the proposed district with Herman Barre of Yoakum appointed state board polling superintendent.
Augusta Elster wife of A J Elster of Damon died in St Joseph's Infirmary Houston on February 29 at 11 35 AM. Funeral from brother in law Rud A Haas near Moulton on March 2 with service at St Josephs Church and burial in Moulton Catholic Cemetery. Survived by husband five children five brothers and five sisters. One daughter Elsie died at age eight. The Eagle extends sympathy.
Agnes Stavinoba of Temple marked her 92nd birthday on February 29 with well wishes from family. Sister Mrs Ed Boehm Sr of Moulton noted she remains in excellent health and hopes for many more birthdays.
Census enumerator Tom E. Shandera has begun duties. By law the census must be completed in March. Rural districts conduct scholastic censuses in the same period.
R H Kidwell editor and publisher of the Stockdale Progress has been elected superintendent of the Stockdale Public Schools starting with the upcoming scholastic session. Wishing success to Bro Kidwell.
President Roosevelt visits the Panama Canal defense forts and finds weaknesses. He recommends expanded armaments and aviation support to bolster security of the canal zone.
American engineers have perfected an airplane capable of 670 miles per hour making it the fastest machine yet built. The craft flies so fast the pilot appears ahead of the motor noise as government guards its construction details closely.
Frank Bridges editor and publisher of the Nixon News and a stakeholder in the Gonzales County News is being urged by friends to enter the state legislative race. He is described as a man of steady judgment and fair conduct.
After a sharp cold spell, South Texas endured a record February heat with Corpus Christi hitting 98 degrees. An oil worker collapsed from the heat and was transported to a hospital for treatment.
The article notes that this leap year has not yet brought a marriage, as eligible women have not yet secured a bachelor willing to wed. It remains to be seen what may unfold by year’s end.
A city grows by offering inducements to attract residents and businesses. More people boost tax base and funds for schools, churches, roads, and streets. Public spirit unites for the common good, with local banks, printers, and the newspaper supporting the town’s economy.
John L. Jaeggli of Moulton Texas promoted to sergeant in the United States Army Air Corps. He serves with the 82nd Bombardment Squadron Heavy, 1st Wing GHQ Air Force at March Field California. The promotion recognizes faithful service and diligence in his duties as the Air Corps expands.
The City of Moulton finishes an 85 block street resurfacing project with all weather topping. Funds totaled about 10164 dollars with 6644 provided by the WPA and 3520 by the city.
A three act comedy drama That Watkins Girl presented at Evergreen schoolhouse Sunday night by local talent drew a large appreciative audience. Receipts totaled 51.59. Cast included Milton Riske Marvin Merrem Mary Kresta Leonard Darilek and several others.
Mrs Frances Papacek died Saturday evening at age 89 after a five week illness. The funeral at St Josephs Catholic Church followed by burial in Moulton Cemetery honored a longtime community leader who helped build the first local church. Survived by six children, twenty two grandchildren and eighteen great grandchildren, she and her husband helped settle the area after immigrating from Czechoslovakia.
Mr. Hubert Walston and family of Houston Mr. Marion Hodge and family of Gonzales and Mrs. H Wachtendorf of Rosenberg visited Sunday at the home of Mr and Mrs William Wachtendorf to celebrate his February 29 birthday anniversary. Delicious refreshments were served.
Mrs Emilie Pavlicek age 85 longtime Komensky resident died Friday March 1 at her son Jim Pavlicek's home. Services in Praha Catholic Church Monday afternoon with burial in Praha Cemetery. Officiants Rev John Anders and Rev Kaspar. Pallbearers Elo Pavlicek George Pavlicek Otto Pavlicek Eugene Pavlicek Jim Brom Adolph Bartos. Survived by three sons Joe Frank Jim Pavlicek of Komensky. two daughters Mrs Joe Bartos of Flatonia Mrs Mat Brom of Megargel. two brothers Vince Darilek 95 of Praha Tom Darilek about 80 of Witting. Sympathy extended by The Hagle.
Mr and Mrs Joe Panus prominent Dickson school community members celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary. They wed in Czechoslovakia and moved to Texas in 1906. He is 80 she is 78. The couple have four children Theresia Mikes Annie Maeh Christina Kolacny and Frank Paris, 28 grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Mrs. George von Lienen Mrs. W K Richter Mrs. Walter Haas and Miss Leona Janszen with Mrs Ora Willis Janszen attended the Lutheran Sunday School Teachers Convention at Arneckeville on Sunday March 8.
Mr and Mrs John Buchek and daughter Lucille with Mr and Mrs Harvey Buchek of San Antonio spent Sunday at Mrs F J Knesek and Miss Adele Knesek home for Mrs Knesek 80th birthday. Her health has improved and well wishes were sent for many returns of the day.
Mr and Mrs Ed Kolar and sons Kenward and James Edward move from San Antonio to Moulton for Mr Kolar health. Mr Kolar is reported in tip top condition. Kenward attends Draughons Business College.
Evergreen boys claim first place at the Breslau tournament after a 6 to 4 win in a 25 inning opener over Boethel. They then beat Breslau 4 1 and Kamensky 6 3. Breslau girls win playground ball, Boethel girls win volleyball.
Stanley F. Cernosek of the Sam and Will Moore Institute has returned from St Louis after attending the American Association of School Administrators convention.
Mrs Sam Jaeggli and daughter Ava Sue Mrs Lee Bunting and Mr and Mrs Donald Bunting attended the Flower Show in Houston on Sunday.
Baseball players interested in joining should report at Sul pour Park on Sunday March 10 at 2 PM for the first workout.
Kotzebue and daughter Erline left Sunday for Victoria where they will reside. Mr Kotzebue has accepted employment with Victoria Drug. The family receives best wishes from numerous friends as they begin life in the new home.
The Moulton Volunteer Fire Department held its regular meeting at the Fire Station with Chief W H Pundt presiding and William Miculka at the desk. Delegates to the Guadalupe District Firemen's Convention at Range on April 7 were chosen: Lee Jarosek, Weldon Knape, Ad Prasek, John Novo sad, and Victor Fehrenkamp, with alternates listed. Thirteen active and two honorary members attended, and Chief Pundt noted 94 January fire deaths in Texas.
The Shiner Comanches and the Moulton Bobbatz split five games this season with Shiner winning four and Moulton one. Across the series the total margin is only five points, with game scores 24–22, 13–16, 20–17, 22–21, and 31–29.
The Moulton Public Schools Parent-Teacher Association will hold its regular meeting in the high school gymnasium at 4 00 PM on Wednesday March 13. The agenda includes the District P T A Meet at LaGrange in April with Mrs Frank Nesista of Flatonia speaking on the Bi-County Council and Claude Knopp on Mental Fitness and Moral Stability. All patrons and parents are invited.
County Clerk D L Hudson reports nine marriage licenses issued in Lavaca in February versus 25 in January. Chattel mortgages filed show 289 in January and 287 in February.
The Moulton Fire Department responded Saturday afternoon to a grass fire burning in the F. T. Fehrenkamp and Henry Fisbeck pastures. No injuries reported and fire contained to grazing land.
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