Fire Department Chooses Delegates for District Convention
The Moulton Volunteer Fire Department held its regular meeting with 16 active and seven honorary members. Delegates were appointed to the Guadalupe Firemen's Association district convention in Lockhart on April 2, with alternates named, and plans noted to send delegates to the State Convention in Harlingen in June and the Firemen's Training School in College Station in July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton
Henry Koester
Vladik Boehm
Donald Bunting
Henry Fehrenkamp
Guadalupe Firemen’s Association
Lockhart
Weldon Knape
Joe Ducho
William Miculka
Edward Darilek
Victor Fehrenkamp
Lee Jarosek
Edmund Kram
Emil Beran
Ad.Ermis
Ad. Prasek
Harlingen
Firemen’s Training School
College Station
E. Jacobs
Census Blanks and Trustee Election Supplies
The census blanks for La vaca County Rural Schools are at the county superintendent's office. Census enumerators should obtain them promptly and enumerate all scholastics in March. Trustee elections are set for April 1 with notices to be posted at least twenty days before. Supplies cost 50 cents for district elections and $1 for districts holding both district and county elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lavaca
Two US cruisers to visit Texas ports in April
The cruisers Houston and Indianapolis will visit Texas ports from April 8 to 16. Houston will dock in Houston while Indianapolis will visit Galveston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Houston
Indianapolis
Galveston
Grand Opera Stars to Sing in Dallas Four-Performance Distinction
World famous opera stars bring the Metropolitan Opera's program to Dallas for four performances on April 10 11 and 12 Dallas the only city west of the Mississippi to host the New York association this year in a major regional presentation direct from New York.
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Southwest
Metropolitan Opera House
New York
Dallas
Mississippi
New York Association
Governor O Daniel to Attend South Texas Press Banquet
James V. Allred, former Texas governor, took the oath Monday as federal judge of the newly created South Texas District in Houston. Governor W Lee O Daniel will attend the banquet in San Antonio on April 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Lee O’ Daniel
South Texas Press Association
San Antonio
James V. Allred
Houston
Texas
South Texas
Legislature rebuffs truck load limit prompts toll highway push
Rio Grande Valley advocate urges construction of a toll road to the Texas Louisiana line after lawmakers refuse to raise truck load limits, signaling regional transportation tensions and potential private funding.
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Rio Grande Valley
Texas-Louisiana State Line
Mrs Roosevelt to Lecture in Texas Cities for Charity
Mrs Eleanor Roosevelt former first lady will give lectures in Houston San Antonio Dallas and other Texas cities next week with proceeds donated to charity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eleanor Roosevelt
Houston
San Antonio
Dallas
Texas
City consider yards beautification contest with prizes
The Eagle proposes a city contest for the most beautiful yards to stimulate beautification work and civic pride. A local organization could sponsor awards to encourage residents to improve curb appeal and public spaces.
Texans rally behind governor after nomination
The Eagle notes opposition to W Lee O Daniel during the gubernatorial nomination but credits him with winning the nomination and becoming governor. It urges all Texans to join in efforts to improve state conditions and work for progress.
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the Eagle
W. Lee O’ Daniel
UT to Offer 357 Courses in Summer Term One
The University of Texas will begin its summer session on June 6 with 357 courses offered in the first term and 273 courses in the second term starting July 17. Twenty five new courses have been added to the June opening curriculum.
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The
University of Texas
War games craze warns of danger to children
The piece compares playing war games to matches, saying the craze is the world’s biggest today and can spark disaster. It urges leaders to foster neighborliness to reduce war risks.
First Congress Anniversary Speech by Roosevelt and Others
Saturday marked the 160th anniversary of the first congress as President Roosevelt and Chief Justice Hughes addressed a joint session of the House and Senate. They asserted democracy had functioned well and pledged to keep the government’s machinery oiled to ensure its safety for all time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Roosevelt
Hughs
House
Senate
Texas Independence Day Observed With Agency Closures
Austin and state legislature offices closed on March 2 to mark Texas Independence Day. Readers urged to suspend business and host programs on the anniversary next year to honor early Texas history and its heritage.
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Austin
Texas
Jaeggli Small Wedding Solemnized In Austin
Miss Annie Laurie Jaeggli and Clint Small Jr. were married Sunday at First Methodist Church in Austin with Rev. F M Neal officiating. The ceremony featured solos by Alicia Porter and Carl Lundgren, with organist Cochrane Penick.
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Annie Laurie Jaeggli
Clint Small, Jr
First Methodist Church
Austin
F.M. Neal
Amarillo
Alicia Porter
Dallas
Carl Lundgren
R. H. Porter
Judson Atchison
Baird
Harvey Belcher
Stephenville
Clint Small
Winnifred Small
Driskill Hotel
Bryan Baker
Duval Street
Frank Hamby
Joe Berlowitz
Dorothy Jean Jaegghi
J. T. Jaeggli
Moulton
Sam and Will Moore Institute
University of Texas
State Fire Insurance Department
Small & Arney
Store Manager Hurt In Fall At Piggly Wiggly
W B Rowland store manager at the Piggly Wiggly fell while carrying bananas Friday morning, injuring his back. He received first aid and was taken to a San Antonio hospital for treatment expected to last three or four weeks. The Eagle wishes him a full recovery.
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W. B. Rowland
San Antonio
The
Eagle
Mrs. Johanne Mueller Claimed in Death
Mrs. Johanne Mueller wife of Gerhard H. Mueller died at her home east of town after a lingering illness. Funeral from her home then Zion's Lutheran Church with Rev. E Jacobs officiating. Interment at Moulton Public Cemetery. She was 61 years five months, born in Rastede Germany and immigrated in 1884. Surviving are her husband a sister and two brothers. The Eagle extends sympathy.
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Johanne Mueller
Gerhard H. Mueller
Zion’s Lutheran Church
Moulton Public Cemetery
D. Fisbeck
Rastede
Oldenburg
Germany
United States
Warrenton
Fayette County
Texas
Moulton
Two Hallettsville Men to Be Ordained Priests in San Antonio
Rev. James McKnight and Rev. Anthony Matula, both Hallettsville natives, will be ordained to the priesthood in San Antonio on March 20. McKnight will celebrate his first solemn mass March 21 and Matula March 23 here, with an all day local celebration planned on each day.
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Hallettsville
James McKnight
J.F. McKnoight
Anthony Matula
Louis Matula
San Antonio
County Committee Schedules Monthly Meetings
Lavaca County Agricultural Conservation Association announces regular meetings on the first Tuesday of each month. Secretary G. EK. Jaehne notes the purpose is to hear farmers with business. The first session was held Tuesday.
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G. EK. Jaehne
Lavaca County
Marriage licenses issued during February in Lavaca County
County Clerk D. L. Hudson reports eight marriage licenses issued in Lavaca County during February. The figure matches January and compares with 16 licenses issued in February 1938.
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Hallettsville
D. L. Hudson
Lavaca County
Birthday Anniversary E. T. Merrem, San Antonio
E. T. Merrem of San Antonio formerly of Moulton celebrated his 79th birthday this past Friday March 3. The Eagle extends congratulations and best wishes for many happy returns of his natal day.
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E. T. Merrem
San Antonio
Moulton
Dickson Forms Local Branch of Farmers League
Dickson community members organized a local unit of the Farmers League on February 28. President Willie Marcak leads a slate including Ludwig Mikes as vice president and Emil P. Krejci as secretary treasurer. Twenty three members joined, with regular meetings every second Tuesday at Dickson School and invites extended to nearby communities for joining Dickson’s branch.
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Dickson
Farmers’ League
BE. E. Darilek
Joe A. Kouba
Shiner Farmers’ League
Jourdanton
Dickson Branch
Willie Marcak
Presid
Ludwig Mikes
Emil P. Krejci
Sadik Mikes
Paul Meyer
John Jobb
Ed.Mikes
Dickson School
Culak
Moulton
Evergreen
Green
Gonzales County
E. E. Darilek
Dickson Farmers’ League
The
Community Meeting on Farm Program By Lava County Officials
A gathering of Lava County Agricultural Conservation Association committeemen and alternates, with Romeo Korth and Robert E. McBryde presenting, covered the 1939 Farm Program. Officials explained the 20 acre general crops exemption and its impact on cotton payments and parity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lavaca County Agricultural Conservation Association
Romeo Korth
Robert E. McBryde
G. B. Jaehne
Cardinal Pacelli Elected Pope on March Second
Eugenio Cardinal Pacelli, papal secretary of state under Pius XI, was elected pope on March 2 and took the name Pius XII on his 68th birthday. He called for peace and goodwill among nations. Born in Rome, he spent a month in the United States in 1938 and visited twelve ecclesiastical provinces. Coronation set for Sunday, March 12.
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Eugenio Cardinal Pacelli
Pius XI
Pius XII
Rome
United States
Seventh Grade County Wide Examinations Held in Hallettsville
Seventh grade county wide examinations will be held in Hallettsville on Saturday April 15 at Hallettsville High School starting at 9 o'clock. Students will take tests in U S History Arithmetic English Geography and Civics with an average passing grade of 70. Graduation exercises are scheduled for the latter part of May in Hallettsville.
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Hallettsville
Hallettsville High School
U. S
Baursville School Board Reelects Faculty for Next Year
The Baursville school board re elected the entire faculty for the ensuing year. Telva Hayden remains principal with Agatha Hodanek and Vera Kasper as assistants.
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Baursville
Telva Hayden
Agatha Hodanek
Vera Kasper
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Lester Holt
Henry
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Gus Strauss
A. P. McElroy
T. G. Eisenlohr
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George Bucek
Frank Matula
Joe Muras
P. J. Davis
Booker Miller
R. J. Clark
QO. R Borchers
W. F. Sebastian
H. L. Wendt
J. E. Timmond
Edwin A. Jaeggli
Edwin Knesek
George von Lienen
John V. Novak
W. H. Etlinger
Ad. Kloesel
Richard Arnim
Ed. Boehm
Frank Biehunke
J. Schimek
Cardinal Pacelli
Pope March
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