March Scholastic Census Brings Funding for Schools
The notice stresses that the scholastic census is in March. It explains that the name of every child of scholastic age on the census roll yields $22.50 for the school next year.
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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1941
Page
1
Education Dept Releases Per Capita School Apportionment
The department announces an additional 1 per capita payment bringing the current apportionment to 13 while the total standing at 22.50 per pupil. Officials say another payment will be issued next month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Education
Department
License Plate Renewal Emphasis for Local Motorists
Officials note many motorists are displaying 1941 plates and remind renewals run through March. Residents should buy plates in their home county to support local roads and bridges.
Texas music festival at Southwest Texas State Teachers College
The band and orchestra festival of the Texas Music Educators Association will take place in San Marcos at Southwest Texas State Teachers College on Friday and Saturday, March 14 and 15. Sponsors expect about 2,000 high school musicians, making it one of the largest events of its kind in Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Music Educators’ Association
Southwest Texas State Teachers’ College
San Marcos
Texas
Paderewski to Forego Piano Until Poland Is Free
Ignace Jan Paderewski age 80 a famed pianist and statesman resides at a Miami Beach villa and will not play again until Poland gains freedom. Despite illness he anticipates a triumphant concert tour to celebrate a reborn Poland and his former role as premier before the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ignace Jan Paderewski
Wizzard
Poland
Miami Beach
Florida
Texas Independence Day: call for statewide observance
March 2, Texas Independence Day advocates say it deserves wide recognition across every Texas community. Citizens should unite to observe the holiday each year, highlighting the state’s claim of self liberation through historic acts of heroism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Union
Sam Houston Campsite Marked Near Lavaca River
On March 15 the 105th anniversary is marked of General Sam Houston and the Texas army camping on the Lavaca river before marching east to defeat Santa Anna at San Jacinto on April 21. The nearby Moulton marker and the American Legion Post and Auxiliary are praised for beautifying the site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Houston
Texas
Lavaca River
Santa Anna
San Jacinto
Moulton
Moulton American Legion
Texas Cotton Farmers Spend For Cotton Goods In 12 Months
Texas farm families with a gross cash income under 300 dollars yearly spend only 23.58 for cotton goods in 12 months. A survey in 20 Texas counties found an average of 21 families per county responded. The 1940 average cash income for five people was 258.26 dollars with 55 percent in the Triple-A program and 30 percent of income from AAA payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
College Station
Washington
Triple-A
Dora R. Barnes
A.& M. College Extension
Barnes
Filipp Undergoes Eye Operation in San Antonio
Mr. and Mrs. Ad Filipp and their son Alfred traveled to San Antonio Tuesday where Mr. Filipp will undergo an eye operation at Santa Rosa Hospital. Friends hope for a full, swift recovery and return home soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ad. Filipp
Alfred
San Antonio
Filipp
Santa Rosa Hospital
Texas pensioners to receive $14.20 in March
Texas old age pensioners will receive an average of $14.20 in March, up from $14.06 in February. The pension rolls total 125,471 names, an increase of 2,525 over February.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Moulton Firms Plan Early Closing Hours Starting March 17
Nearby business houses announce starting March 17 and for several months will observe early closing hours. The notice appears on the paper’s last page for shoppers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Eagle
Moulton
Corpus Christi Naval Air Training Station Dedicated
The U S naval air training station at Corpus Christi was officially dedicated on Wednesday with Secretary of the Navy Frank Knox and other officials in attendance. The project is being built at a cost of 44 million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Naval Air Training Station
Corpus Christi
Secretary of the Navy
Frank Knox
Spinach Festival Set for Crystal City in March
Crystal City will stage its sixth annual spinach festival on March 19 20 and 21 with former Governor Pat M Neff president of Baylor University to speak at the opening. The event will feature a parade rodeo and the queen s ball highlighting the city s world famous spinach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crystal City
Pat M. Neff
Baylor University
Rock quarrying for Boehm estate cottage for Moulton schools
Men quarry rock from a west-of-Moulton quarry for a cottage donated by the Edward Boehm Sr. estate to the Moulton Public Schools. Rock will be hauled by truck to the site in the southwest corner of the school grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Boehm Sr
Moulton
Lend-Lease Bill Passes Senate 60 to 81 Vote
The senate approved the lend-lease bill by 60 to 81 with supporters and critics debating its provisions. Proponents say it keeps the U.S. out of active war while aiding Britain, while opponents warn it will draw the nation into the European conflict. Time will tell who was right.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Senate
United States
Great Britain
U.S
Farmers League Meeting Scheduled for March 17 at Moulton High
The Moulton Branch of the Farmers' League will hold its monthly meeting at Moulton High School gymnasium starting at 8 o clock. Reports from the recent county meeting in Hallettsville will be presented. Members and non members are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton
Farmers’ League
Moulton High School
Hallettsville
Moulton Fans Attend State Finals in Austin
Moulton basketball supporters including Coach Henry Chovanec Fred Fehrenkamp Jr Victor Fehrenkamp Jr Frank Wagner Paul Tiler Willie Charles Batey and Edward Gene Boehm traveled to the state finals in Austin Saturday night. El Paso captured the title defeating Abilene 27 to 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Chovanec
Fred Fehrenkamp Jr
Victor Fehrenkamp Jr
Frank Wagner
Paul Tiler
Willie Charles Batey
Edward Gene Boehm
Austin
el Paso
Abilene
Stork Visits Home of Moulton Couple
A daughter arrived Monday to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Reindl of Moulton. Mrs. Reindl is the former Myrtle Kolar, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Anton Kolar. Congratulat ons!
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stork
Moulton
Louis Reindl
Meneley Takes Over Willys Americar Dealership in San Antonio
J N Meneley owner of Meneley Auto Parts has taken over the Willys Americar dealership in the area from Martin Neal Motor Company of San Antonio. He invites the public to view the new Americar this weekend Friday and Saturday at his showroom. The Americar promises economical operation and modern features with riding comfort and performance comparable to higher priced cars. Mr Martin praises Meneley for integrity and promises adequate parts and service for Willys Americar owners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin-Neal Motor Company
San Antonio
J. N. Meneley
Meneley Auto Parts
Willys Americar
Meneley
Page Company
New Americar
Martin
Mr. Meneley
Appreciation Banquet for Moulton Bobkats
An appreciation banquet for the Moulton Bobkats will be held at the schoolhouse Thursday night March 13 at 7 30 oclock. Texas University basketball coach Jack Gray will deliver an address. Gray is regarded as a top past All American forward and has contributed five years of successful work with the Longhorns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Gray
University of Texas
Coach Gray
University Basketeers
Meeting Discusses Lions Club In Moulton
A meeting at the American Legion Hall discussed forming a Lions Club in Moulton. J B Wilson opened the session, with Roy Keaton presiding. Speakers included A B Cain Principal Winchester Yoakum and Keaton. A committee of Wilson Boehm and Miculka will gauge local interest. A follow up meeting may be held next Monday if enough residents show interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Hall
J. B. Wilson
Moulton
Roy Keaton
Austin
A. B. Cain
Winchester
Yoakum
Keaton
Vladik Boehm
William Miculka
Lavaca County District Court Opens Spring Session
The Lavaca county district court began the spring term in Hallettsville. The grand jury includes foreman George von Lienen and members John W. Neill L. E. Denmark J. C. Strauss Joe A. Grahmann J. G. Jaluska W. L. Koeb Louis Haidusek Elo Fehrenkamp G. J. Jacak J. M. Valenta A J Harden. Bailiffs listed as Riding Max Fowlkes walking Herman Gishmann precinct No. 1 Luke Greer No. 2 John Drozd No. 8 L A Mladenko No. 4 Holly Hamon No. 5 A H Pohl No 6 George Aschenbeck No 7 Lucy Sagan No 8 Oscar Sico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lavaca County
Hallettsville
George von Lienen
John W. Neill
L. E. Denmark
J. C. Strauss
Joe A. Grahmann
J. G. Jaluska
W. L. Koeb
Louis Haidusek
Elo Fehrenkamp
G. J. Jacak
J. M. Valenta
A. J. Harden
Max Fowlke
Birthday celebration for Dean Fehrenkamp at home
Birthday party was held last week Wednesday at the home of Dean Fehrenkamp, youngest son of Mr and Mrs Victor O Fehrenkamp. Refreshments were served to a group of his young friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean Fehrenkamp
Victor O. Fehrenkamp
Service Officer to aid war veterans in Moulton March 19
Miles Wasson of the Veterans State Service Office will be in Moulton on Wednesday March 19 all day to assist veterans and dependents with war service claims. He will also seek widows and Gold Star Mothers as laws were liberalized. Bring discharge papers and case papers. contact at the bank building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton
Miles Wasson
Veterans State Service Office
Veterans State Office
Wasson
American Legion Post of
Legion
Flatonia
Shiner
Cit
Re Appointment of Notaries Public in County
The secretary of state informs the county clerk that all existing notaries will be automatically reappointed for June 1 1941 to June 1 1943. New applicants must apply by May 1 1941 and will be processed after June 1 1941. Appointed notaries will receive a card around May 20 and must qualify within 10 days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary of State
Austin
Texas
D. L. Hudson
Local Talent Stage Farce at Evergreen School
Evergreen community presents a three act farce Look Out Lizzie at Evergreen School house Sunday night March 16. Curtain rises at 8 o clock. Public invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evergreen
Lizzie
Evergreen Schoolhouse
Soft Ball Meeting Postponed To Friday Night
The softball meeting at Filatonia, planned for last Friday, is postponed due to bad weather and will be held this Friday night, March 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Filatonia
Farmers League Holds Special Meeting in Hallettsville
Farmers League officials from Lavaca County met Tuesday night in Hallettsville. They sent a resolution to the State Triple A Committee opposing local nonlocal committee members and crop reporters. A Lavaca secretary was tasked to petition the Cotton Seed Breeders Association to pack seed in cotton sacks. A state farm group committee will meet at the courthouse Friday March 14 at 2 PM to hear farming condition complaints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank K Heoch
Edgar Freytag
Anton Raab
Erwin Kram
William Winkenwaerder
Ad. A. Haas
Farmers’ League
Hallettsville
Triple A
Lavaca County
Cotton Seed Breeders’ Association
State Farm Organization
Bi County PTA Elects Officers
The Fayette-Lavaca Bi-County Council of the PTA met in Hallettsville and elected officers for the coming year. Presiding officers include Mrs B L Nesista of Flatonia and vice presidents Mrs D L Hudson of Hallettsville, Mrs Walter Freytag of LaGrange, Mrs Wagner of Shiner, and Mrs Leonard Cherry of Muldoon. Secretary is Mrs William Miculka of Moulton and treasurer Stanley F Cernosek of Moulton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette-Lavaca
PTA
Halletteville
B. L. Nesista
Flatonia
D. L. Hudson
Walter Freytag
LaGrange
Wagner
Shiner
Leonard Cherry
Muldoon
William Miculka
Moulton
Stanley F. Cernosek
Baursville Woman Undergoes Successful Operation
Mrs. Rudie Brueggmann of Baursville underwent a surgical operation at Shiner Hospital Tuesday morning. The procedure was entirely successful and she is getting along nicely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rudie Brueggmann
Baursville
Shiner Hospital
Moulton Ball Team Cops Championship
The Moulton boys volleyball team won the county championship in the interscholastic league at Shiner on Saturday defeating South Mustang 2 to 0.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton Ball
Moulton
Shiner
South Mustang
Also Mentioned on This Page
San Antonio Hospital
Farmers League Meeting
Moulton Bobkats
Lions Club
G.J. Boenenkamp
F. J. Boening
G. B Tomlinson
State Service Office
George C. Betts
Land Office Building
Evergreen School
Farmers League
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