Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Moulton Eagle in Moulton, Texas

Page 1

We have 22,786,314 pages in Texas

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 18 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Moulton Eagle

Location

Moulton, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1940

Page

1

Moulton Democrats Endorse Garner For President

The Moulton precinct convention endorsed Franklin D Roosevelt and John Nance Garner for national leadership. Delegates were chosen to the county convention and instructed to vote as a unit. The group urged support for Garner as the Democratic presidential nominee while his name remains before the national convention.

Democrats of Moulton George von Lienen O. F. Knape A. J. Darilek R. A. Etlinger F. C. Smith Frank Biehunko, Jr John V. Gajer Joe Sustr Emil Darilek Theo Wenske Ed Mikes A. J. Pustejovsky John Botuer Ww. H. Schodde Ad. A. Haas Frank Jilek, Jr F.W. Haas Joe Kolar Stanley F. Cernosek F. J. Wagner W. H. Etlinger John Mladenka

Musical Program at Moulton High School Auditorium

A musical program was presented Wednesday evening at the Moulton High School Auditorium by the school music department. A good crowd enjoyed numbers performed by the Rhythm Band the Choral Clubs and the High School Band.

Moulton High School

Victoria College Choir Sings in Moulton

The Choral Club of Victoria Junior College gave a splendid concert in the Moulton High School Auditorium Wednesday morning. Two Moulton girls, Sybil Pustejovsky and Elizabeth Kubicek, are members of the group.

Victoria Junior College Moulton High School Moulton Sybil Pustejovsky Elizabeth Kubicek

Culberson Opens Campaign for Railroad Commissioner

Olin Culberson formally opened his bid for the Democratic nomination for railroad commissioner at Hillsboro on Saturday. He is described as an able man and well known throughout the state as a favorable candidate.

Olin Culberson Hillsboro Culberson

Remember Mother Day guidance message

Sunday May 12 is Mother's Day. If you still have your mother visit her, or call or write. If she has passed, wear a white flower to remember her.

Snday

Roosevelt Proclaims May 19 as I Am an American Day

President Roosevelt designated May 19 as I Am an American Day and urged observation as a public occasion recognizing young citizens who have reached majority or become naturalized in the past year. The proclamation highlights civic integration and national unity.

Roosevelt

Newspaper advertising proved best and cheapest medium

The article argues that weekly readers exceed two thousand and the local paper delivers ads to the entire town trade area at little cost. It contends no other advertising form matches newspaper advertising for reach and value.

Moulton Lady Hurt In Fall at Rosenberg

Mrs. Henry Wachtendorf suffered serious injuries in a fall while visiting in Rosenberg at the home of her son-in-law and daughter Mr. and Mrs. William Logemann. She was brought home by ambulance last Thursday.

Henry Wachtendorf Rosenberg William Logemann Wachtendorf

Moulton Band and Choir Give Concert at Shiner High

The Moulton High School Band and Choir performed Tuesday evening at Shiner High School auditorium. The program featured marches overtures waltzes and several choir selections. The hometown audience enjoyed the performances.

Moulton High School Shiner High School

New Type Commencement Program To Be Presented May 16

The Sam and Will Moore Institute plans a new commencement program for the senior class. Graduation exercises are a key educational event on the high school schedule, honoring graduates and engaging the community in education. The program centers on senior talent with a unified theme, replacing the traditional guest speaker format.

Sam and Will Moore Institute

Baccalaureate Address by Rev Hugg Here Sunday

Rev Hugg of Yoakum will deliver the baccalaureate address at the Moulton High School Auditorium on Sunday night May 12 at 8 o clock.

Hugg Hugg of Yoakum Moulton High School

Baursville School Picnic Draws Large Crowd

Baursville held its annual picnic at the schoolhouse on Sunday attracting a large crowd. A bounteous dinner and supper were served, with Patek's band of Shiner furnishing music for the afternoon and the dance at night.

Baursville School Patek Band of Shiner

Play Smilin Through at Moulton High on May 9 1940

Class presents Smilin Through in the high school auditorium Moulton on May 9 at 8:00 PM. Tickets unavailable details not provided.

Moulton

American Legion Convention Heads to Texas City

A district American Legion convention in El Campo drew about 1500 attendees including Legionnaires auxiliary members and visitors. State Commander Lou J Roberts delivered the keynote address and the next convention is planned for Texas City.

American Legion Convention Texas City William Miculka Frank Cinadi Moulton The American Legion el Campo Lou J. Roberta Addreen

Annual Home Coming At Old Moulton

The Eagle announces the annual home coming will be held at Old Moulton on Sunday May 19. Preparations for the celebration are in progress.

Old Moulton

Moulton Fire Dept Chooses Delegates for State Convention

The Moulton Volunteer Fire Department held a meeting chaired by Vice President Vladik Boehm. Delegates to the State Firemen's Convention in Houston were selected with Lee Jarosek and Fred F Fehrenkamp as delegates and John Biehunko and Lee Jarosek as alternates.

Moulton Fire Dept Moulton Fred F. Fehrenkamp Weldon Knape William Miculka John Biehunko Houston Lee Jarosex State Firemen’s Association A. & M. College Lee Jarosek Pundt Moulton Public Cemetery

Lavaca County Democrats Elect Leaders at Hallettsville Convention

Lavaca County Democrats met at the courthouse in Hallettsville Tuesday with County Judge Paul H. Fertsch opening. Philip Lorfing was elected chairman and Judge A J Darilek of Moulton was secretary. The convention endorsed the national administration of Franklin D Roosevelt and John N Garner and nominated Garner for president. Delegates to the state convention were uninstructed. Darilek and R A Kilinger represented Moulton.

Lavaca County Hallettsville Paul H. Fertsch Philip Lorfing A. J. Darilek Mouton Franklon D. Roosevelt John Nance Garner A.J. Darilek R. A. Kilinger Moulton

Moulton Choir Second At Seguin Contest

The Moulton Public Schools choir won second in the mixed choir at the Texas Lutheran College Music Festival in Seguin last Friday. Yoakum took first, San Marcos was third. In beginner band, Iva Sue Jaeggli won second in the clarinet solo contest.

Moulton Public Schools Seguin Moulton Yoakum San Marcos Iva Sue Jaeggli

Also Mentioned on This Page

Garner Victoria College Choir Plas Moulton Land Shiner Geier-Merrem America Frank J. Wagner C. A. Dickson Dorothy Meyer Victor Jemelka Hon. Geo. E. Lehnert E. Jacobs Geier Merrem Post Kamid Amyss Baursville Runge Moulton Choir
Search Courier

Search the Moulton Eagle Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Moulton Eagle?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication