County Judge Fertsch Addresses Business Men's League
County Judge Paul H. Fertsch of Hallettsville spoke at the Moulton Business Men's League meeting at the American Legion Hall. He urged pursuit of WPA road funding, explained road taxes and vehicle registration fees, and supported improving the Gonzales and Lavaca county routes with local bonds and intercounty cooperation. Ed Boehm reported on a Smithville highway meeting favoring the Flatonia to Smithville corridor. The group honored the late Rep J J Olsen with a unanimous resolution read by O F Knape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul H. Fertsch
Hallettsville
Judge Fertseh
Judge Fertsch
Ed Boehm
Smithville
Boehm
Flatonia
Governor O'Daniel proposes tax prompt payment discount
Governor W. Lee O'Daniel sends a legislative message proposing a measure that would grant discounts to taxpayers who pay their taxes promptly, aiming to encourage timely revenues.
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W. Lee O’daniel
Corpus Christi to Mark 100th Birthday Anniversary
Corpus Christi prepares a centennial celebration from June 2 to June 4. Governor W Lee O Daniel is slated to participate in events marking the city's 100th anniversary with civic ceremonies and local activities.
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Corpus Christi
W. Lee O’daniel
Yankee Clipper to Launch Transatlantic Air Service
Transatlantic air service between the United States and Europe will be established shortly. The Yankee Clipper is scheduled to inaugurate the service. The plane will carry 40 passengers.
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United States
Europe
Local Option On Horse Racing Ruled Unconstitutional
Attorney General Gerald C. Mann declares local option on parimutuel horse racing unconstitutional. A bill proposing local option on horse racing has been introduced in the legislature.
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Gerald C. Mann
Brenham Maifest to be Held May 18 19
This and That Brenham announces its annual Maifest on May 18 and 19 under the sponsorship of the fire department. The Victoria Bank and Trust Company has let the contract for a five story stone and granite building. The administration contemplates releasing 1 000 000 or more bales of government held cotton to meet trade demands. The St Louis Symphony Orchestra will perform at the Texas State College for Women in Denton in March.
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Brenham
The
Victoria Bank and Trust Company
St. Louis
United States
Texas State College For Women
Dent
Holmgreen
Texas
Texas A. & M
AAA
Legislation figure J J Olsen of Yoakum dies after heart attack
J J Olsen a Lavaca county legislator died Saturday afternoon after a heart attack while inspecting cattle on his Yoakum ranch. He was 66, born in Chicago, long resident of Yoakum, served in the state house for four terms and sat on major committees. Funeral held in Yoakum with burial there. survivors include widow, two sons, three grandchildren and siblings. The Eagle extends sympathy.
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J. J. Olsen
Yoakum
Lavaca
Olsen
Rev. H. V. Hug
Representative Olsen
Chicago
Gonzales
Liquor Board Control Committee
Agricultural Committee
Fish and Game Commission
Henry
John
Houston
A. J
Bonnie Lou
Bettie Jo Chaloupka
Osenhome
John Paul
Bobby Olsen
Beeville
Frank Foster
Philip Wiegel
Hochheim
Eagle
Governor O Daniel Calls Election for Lavaca County
Governor W Lee O Daniel on Tuesday ordered an election in Lavaca County to be held Monday April 10 to elect a representative to fill the unexpired term of the late J J Olsen. Several candidates are expected as Lavaca has had a representative in the lower house since Olsen's death.
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W. Lee O’daniel
Lavaca County
J.j.olsen
The
Eagle
Moulton Branch Farmers League Holds Regular Meeting
The Moulton Branch of Lavaca County Farmers League met at the American Legion Hall with 70 members after adding several new names. Mrs. John F. Fishbeck became the first woman member. a plan to recruit more members was set for the next meeting in April.
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Moulton
Lavaca County
Farmers’ League
American Legion Hall
F. K. Hrock
Ad. A.haas
John F. Fishbeck
Moravia
William Windenwaerder
Anton Raab
John Hofner
Notice to Bidders for Moulton School Remodeling 1939
Sealed proposals to remodel the Moulton Independent School District Public School building must be received by 2 00 P M April 7 1939 and opened publicly. Owner sets not to exceed 12000 with 5 percent bid bond. Plans from Kaine Liffland Architect Victoria Texas. Plans examined free in his office.
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J.B. Wilson
School Board of
Moulton
Texas
Moulton Independent School
Kaine Liffland
Moulton Indepedent
Kai J. le Ffland
Victoria
Moulton Independent School District
J. B. Wilson
Judge Motis Dies At Yoakum Noted Lawyer 61
Judge E J Motis, a well known Yoakum lawyer aged 61, died of a heart attack Monday. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon. A Nebraska native and 1900 graduate, he practiced in Hallettsville in 1901 and lived in Yoakum since 1917. Survived by wife Carrie Vrazel Motis, daughter Hyacinthe Dobbs and grandson Jerry Dobbs, plus three sisters and three brothers. Renowned for promoting old time orchestra contests at Yoakum’s Tom Tom celebration.
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E. J. Motis
Yoakum
Nebraska
Nebraska University
Hallettsville
Carrie Vrazel Motis
Hyacinthe Dobbs
Jerry Dobbs
Convention Program Received for Guadalupe Firemen’s Association
Firechief W. H. Pundt received the district convention program for the Guadalupe Firemen’s Association to be held in Lockhart on Sunday April 2. The agenda includes speeches dinner and entertainment. Wi Schofield Joe Vogel and colleagues promise a successful event with friends aiding efforts.
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Firechief
W. H. Pundt
Guadalupe Firemen’s Association
Lockhart
Schofield
Joe Vogel
Maxine Frank Darilek Buried Here Monday
Maxine Frank Darilek son of Mr and Mrs Kk E Darilek of Dickson born January 29 passed away at 8 o clock Monday morning at the home of his grandparents Mr and Mrs Frank Simper after a short illness Funeral held Tuesday morning with interment in Moulton Catholic Cemetery Rev Father Kopp officiating Surviving are his parents and a sister Corrine his grandparents Mr and Mrs Frank Simper and Mrs Frank Darilek The Eagle extends sympathy to the bereaved survivors.
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Maxine Frank Darilek
Kk. E Darilek
Dickson School
Frank Simper
Moulton Catholic
Father Kopp
Corrine
Mrs. Ed Boehm Sr Celebrates 77th Birthday
Mrs. Ed Boehm Sr celebrated her 77th birthday Monday March 18 at her home. A delicious lunch was served. Out-of-town guests included Mrs Edwin Adamecik, Mr Ed win Ginzel, Mrs Joe Esteral, Miss Kieffer, Miss Lucille Adamcik of Smithville, Mrs Gene Herzik of Schuleburg, Mrs Emil Busek, Mrs Pravk Vachula of Yoakum, and Mrs Charles Hissier of Halieusvilly.
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Ed. Boehm
Edwin Adamecik
Edwin Ginzel
Joe Esteral
Kieffer
Lucille Adamcik
Smithville
Gene Herzik
Schuleburg
Emil Busek
Pravk Vachula
Yoakum
Charles Hissier
Halieusvilly
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Fertsch
Business Men’s League
Moulton Business Men’s League
C. C. Orts
Otis Menderson
Gonzales County
John Thompson
Gonzales-Moulton
Stanley F. Cernosek
Arnold Freytag
O. F. Knape
Moulton Eagle
J.J. Olsen
O’ Daniel
Moulton Branch Farmers League
Texas Agricultural and Mechaical College Extension Service
State Agricultural Conservation Committee
E. N. Holmgreen
Cae
Polymene
Garpenter
Eeneesee
Ed. Boehm, Sr
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