Texas Legislators Back John N. Garner For Presidency
The Texas legislature adopted a resolution endorsing John N. Garner for president and urging Democrats nationwide to back his nomination. The concurrent resolution praised Garner as a native Texan with long service in Congress and as presiding officer of both the House and Senate, noting his statesmanship and grasp of national affairs. The voice vote was unanimous.
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Austin
Texas
John N. Garner
Democratic Party
Garner
Congress
House
John Nance Garner
Nationa Congress
United States
Senate
George Moffett
Chillicothe
Moulton Independent School District Trustees Election Set
An election will be held in Moulton Saturday to elect two trustees for the Moulton Independent School District. The terms of office of Roy Kotzebue and Erwin Oehl will expire this year. George von Lienen has been appointed to preside over the election.
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Moulton
Roy Kotzebue
Erwin Oehl
George von Lienen
Moulton Fire Department to Hold April Meeting
The regular monthly meeting of the Moulton Fire Department will be held at the Fire Station Monday night April 3. Delegates who attended the district convention at Lockart Sunday will report at the meeting.
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Moulton
City Election Tuesday In Moulton For Mayor Aldermen
Voters will elect a mayor two aldermen and a city secretary at City Hall. George von Lienen has been named presiding judge of the election. The polling place remains at the city hall for the Tuesday vote.
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Moulton
George von Lienen
Firemen's Races at York Town April 20
A Moulton Fire Department racing team will compete in the firemen's races at York town on April 20. The squad is fast, and organizers expect them to win prizes.
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Moulton
Firemen's Dance for Mol ton Volunteer Fire Dept
The Mol ton Volunteer Fire Department hosts an annual dance on Wednesday night April 19 a battle dance with two well known orchestras providing music for the event.
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Moulton Volunteer Fire Department
Victoria Opens Public Dedication of Municipal Airport
Victoria dedicated its municipal airport on Sunday with participants from San Antonio Houston Austin and other cities. The event featured multiple aircraft and a public program celebrating the new facility.
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Victoria
San Antonio
Houston
Austin
Election Day Set for April 1 School Trustees Vote
The first election of the year is scheduled for Saturday April 1 to select school trustees. Voters are urged to cast ballots for candidates who are most qualified to discharge the duties of this important office.
Governor O'Daniel Secures San Antonio Airplane Factory
Governor W Lee O Daniel met with San Antonio and Ft Worth business leaders and secured an airplane factory for San Antonio. The facility aims to employ about 5000 people with groundbreaking planned within 60 days.
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W. Lee O’daniel
San Antonio
Ft. Worth
Firemen Pension Law Declared Unconstitutional in Texas
The third court of civil appeals at Austin ruled the firemen's pension law unconstitutional. Supporters plan to appeal, with the case headed to the Texas Supreme Court.
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Third Court of Civil Appeals
Austin
Supreme Court
Galveston Aims to Lure Marine Band to Texas
Galveston residents press for the United States Marine Band to visit the city later this year. The story notes the band as a world class ensemble and reflects local anticipation for a Texas appearance.
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Galveston
United States Marine Band
Marine Band
Texas
Legion Auxiliary Meeting Tuesday at Legion Hall
Geier Merrem Post and the Auxiliary of the American Legion will hold a regular monthly session at the Legion Hall on Tuesday night April 4. A program will be presented.
Evergreen School House Trustees Election Notice
An election will be held at the Evergreen school house on Saturday April 1 for electing school trustees. Polls open from 1 to 6.
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Evergreen
Oak Grove
Firms sign Good Friday closing pledge in Moulton
Last week business firms in Moulton signed a petition agreeing to close from noon to 8 P M on April 7 in observance of Good Friday.
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Moulton
Evergreen School Home Talent Play Brings Big Crowd
Evergreen schoolhouse hosted a three act comedy Good Gracious Grand ma with local talent. Henry Kurtz George Faltisek Mrs Albert Kurtz and Anita starred as the cast. Receipts totaled 52.80 from the Sunday night performance.
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Evergreen School
Evergreen
Henry Kurtz
George Faltisek
Mrs
Albert Kurtz
Anita
Lavaca County Ginned 20704 Bales in 1938
Lavaca County reported 20,704 bales of cotton ginned in 1938, down from 26,858 bales in 1937, according to Henry J. Strauss, special agent.
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Lavaca
Henry J. Strauss
Boxing bouts staged between acts in shared festival program
Names Kuriz Mrs Milton Riske Leonard Darilek Malvin Merrem Milton Riske and Bessie Kramer Bauer are listed among participants. Boxing matches were staged between acts during the program.
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Kuriz
Milton Riske
Leonard Darilek
Malvin Merrem
Bessie Kramerbauer
Notice To Bidders For Moulton School Remodeling
Sealed proposals to remodel the Moulton Public School building may be filed with J B Wilson President of the Moulton Independent School District by 2 00 P M April 7 1939. Bids require 5 percent bid bond and prevailing wage rates as set by the Owner. Plan and specification deposits and processing details are provided by architect Kai J Leffland Victoria Texas. The district reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive formalities.
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J .B. Wilson
School Board of
Moulton
Texas
Moulton Independent School District
Kai J. Leffland
Victoria
J. B. Wilson
Moulton Students Earn Places in County Meet Honors
Lovelle Fiedler and Rosa Lee Luksovsky took third in spelling and plain writing for fourth and fifth grades. Iva Sue Jaeggi was second in ward school girls declamation. Oscar Cook first in ward school boys declamation. Charles Pustejovsky first in ward school ready writers. Marjorie Darilek swept junior girls declamation and high school ready, plus second in junior girls tennis. Cordelia Boehm and Dorothy Fehrenkamp second in senior girls doubles. Ethel Wagner second in senior girls tennis. Kenward Kolar first in senior boys high jump. third in senior boys broad jump. Rudy Darilek third in pole vault. James Bates fourth in junior high 50-yard dash. Henry Butschek tied for first high jump. Willie Batey third in junior high high jump. Several juniors relay and silenced champs highlighted, with 440-yard relay second place for junior high.
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Lovelle Fiedler
Rosa Lee Luksovsky
Iva Sue Jaeggi
Oscar Cook
Charles Pustejovsky
Marjorie Darilek
Cordelia Boehm
Dorothy Louise Fehrenkamp
Ethel Josephine Wagner
Kenward Kolar
Rudy Darilek
James Bates
Henry Butschek
Willie Batey
James Baros
Troy Richter
J. J. Havlik
Victor Zavesky
Shiner
Yoakum
Moulton
Hallettsville
Wimberly Announces Campaign for Lavaca County Representative
Attorney Horace Wimberly Jr. announces his candidacy for the Lavaca County seat in the Texas state legislature to fill the vacancy left by the death of J. J. Olsen. The special election is set for Monday April 10 1939 with polling in all Lavaca county boxes.
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the Eagle
Horace Wimberly, Jr
Lavaca County
J. J. Olsen
Wimberly
Yoakum
University of Texas
Phi Delta Gamma
Athenaeum
Yoakum Bar
Texas Bar Association
Horace, Jr
Lavaca
A. W. Hicks
Hallettsville
Mr. Wimberly
Moulton
Leonita Richter
Texas sets 1989 farmer co-op total to 740
Reports from College Station show 149 new farmers' cooperative associations formed in Texas in 1989 bringing the state total to 740. Total membership exceeds 150000.
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Farmers’ Cooperative Associations
Texas
College Station
Oak Grove Election Trustees Vote Set
Oak Grove schoolhouse hosts an election on Saturday April 1 to elect school trustees. Polls open from 8 AM to 6 PM.
Rainy Afternoon Delivers One and Half Inches Here
A Saturday shower blessed the area with about one and a half inches of rain. The measured rainfall highlighted a brief, steady downpour that refreshed gardens and streets.
Dairy Specialist Speaks Here at Legion Hall
E R Budaly dairy specialist of the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas addressed farmers and business men at the American Legion Hall Friday afternoon. Budaly urged that a milch cow needs plenty of green feed and fresh clean water to produce ample milk. Budaly is noted as the champion hog grower of the United States.
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E.R. Budaly
Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas
American Legion Hall
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