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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1939
Page
4
Lavaca County reports 567 residents receive old age assistance in February, down nine from January. Total aid distributed reaches 7042 dollars, slightly less than January’s 7127 dollars, county clerk notes.
Yoakum and Lavaca County announce league events this month with Playground ball and spelling arithmetic at Yoakum March 18 tennis at Shiner March 17 18 literary meet at Yoakum March 24 and track volleyball at Yoakum March 25.
The Moulton Eagle announces a weekly Friday publication schedule with a $2.00 yearly advance subscription. This notice records postal approval and entry as second class matter dated March 16, 1939 in Moulton Texas.
The Evergreen P T A held its regular meeting on March 2 with new members bringing total to 96. A play titled Good Gracious Grandma was chosen and set for March 26 with 10 and 20 cent admissions. County officials Eilers and Hudson attended and spoke. Nominees for trustee election were Joe Stary Jr Adolf Migi and Julius Michalec. Next meeting moved to April 13 due to Good Friday.
Ten thousand Texans gathered at Washington on the Brazos to hear Governor W J O Daniel denounce class hatred and call for reconsecration to democratic Texas principles. Lyndon Johnson read Roosevelt’s telegram as O Daniel recalled George Childress and the Texas Declaration of Independence. In Congress Rep Poage and Rep Lanham praised Texas independence and Alamo defenders.
Huntsville observes the 103rd anniversary of Texas independence with a wreath laid on Gen. Sam Houston's grave. Mementos given to the Sam Houston Memorial Museum include a Bible that stopped a bullet and a commission as commander of the Texas army. Gifts from Mrs. Harry D. Houston and Mrs. Jennie Morrow Decker accompany remarks by Judge James V. Allred and other speakers.
Renowned pianist Ignace Paderewski will perform a concert at the municipal auditorium in Houston on April 22. The event draws music lovers seeking a formal recital by the famed virtuoso.
Livingston defeated Lanier of San Antonio 37 to 85 to win the Texas basketball championship in Austin on Saturday. President Roosevelt returned from the Caribbean Sea after witnessing the naval maneuvers and expressed satisfaction with the ships' performance.
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