Conservation Payments Near Four Million Mark Report
Texas farmers and ranchmen have received nearly 4 million dollars under the 1940 AAA program with about 50 million more to be paid. George Slaughter announced 25 453 payments totaling 4 711 429 to date, with cotton parity payments reaching 21 827 802 to 297 787 producers and wheat parity payments at 3 475 864 to 47 858 producers. Most 1940 payments will be issued after December 1 due to soil building requirements before the November 30 compliance deadline.
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College Station
Texas
George Slaughter
State Committee
Rainy week boosts Moulton area crops and livestock
The Moulton section received generous rains over the past week creating good ground moisture and abundant stock water. Mild weather is expected to continue, improving pasture, range conditions and allowing farmers to begin preparing land for next crop.
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Moulton
A Quiet End to the Campaign and Hope for Unity
The presidential campaign has ended and many hope for dignity in future races. Participants acknowledge unhelpful charges and countercharges and urge winners and losers to unite for the nation.
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Republic
Armistice Day Reflections On Global Conflicts And U.S. Role
On Monday November 11 the twenty second anniversary of the armistice is marked. The speaker notes past aims to end future wars while acknowledging ongoing global conflicts as the fiercest in history. The United States is cited as the only major nation without a war since 1918.
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United States
Readers renew faith in old home town newspaper
The paper thanks readers for renewing subscriptions during a recent offer and praises the price reduction and its clean, readable style. It pledges to promote harmony, cooperativeness, and to avoid content that could create strife, sharing in the community's joys and sorrows.
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The
Eagle
Fire Department Holds Meeting at Moulton Station
The Moulton Fire Department held its regular monthly meeting at the Fire Station with Vice President Vladike Boehm leading and Edward Darilek at the desk. Fifteen active and two honorary members answered roll call. Bills totaling $10 were approved. A nominating committee for upcoming officer elections was named: Donald Bunting Adolph Ermis and Jack Novosad. The next drill, planned for Armistice Day, was postponed to Monday night November 18.
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Moulton
Mrs Florence Farrell Injured In Lockhart Car Crash
Mrs Florence Farrell sustained a fracture to her left arm in a Sunday night crash near Lockhart. Other occupants suffered minor injuries. She was taken to an Austin hospital and is listed as doing as well as could be expected. She is the mother of James Farrell, manager of the Moulton Theatre.
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Florence Farrell
Lockhart
King and Guests Celebrate Tenth Anniversary in San Antonio
Observing the tenth wedding anniversary at the King home in San Antonio, Mr. and Mrs. Walter King hosted relatives including Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Willberg of Moulton and Mrs. Henry Jansa sen of San Antonio. The gathering featured generous refreshments and a cordial atmosphere.
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Walter King
San Antonio
H. J. Willberg
Moulton
Henry Jansasen
King
Berger Wenske Wedding Rites Held October 28
The St Joseph Church of Moulton hosted the October 28 wedding of Miss Della Wenske and Victor Berger with Rev. Joseph Kopp officiating. A High Mass followed as family and close friends celebrated at the couple’s home with a dinner and supper.
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Berger-Wenske
St Joseph Church
Moulton
Joseph Kopp
Della Wenske
Victor Berger
Wm. H. J. Wenske
Komensky
Lions and Bobkatz Set to Clash in Local Gym
The Fayetteville Lions face the Moulton Bobkatz on Thursday evening November 7 at 7:80 in the local gym. Both A and B strings will participate. The Bobkatz seek their first victory while the Lions aim to add a win to their record amid expected excitement.
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Fayetteville Lions
Moulton Bobkatz
Bobkatz
Lions
Mrs. John Mraz Dies in Houston Burial at Moulton
Mrs. John Mraz, 59, died in Houston and was buried in Moulton Catholic Cemetery Monday morning. The funeral was held from the home of her son Ed Mraz of Shiner.
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John Mraz
Houston
Moulton
Ed. Mraz
Shiner
Recruiting Officer Visits Local Youths at Yoakum
Cpl. Johnnie EB. Davis recruiting representative stationed at Yoakum was here Tuesday to hand out information to young men interested in service. Cpl. Davis also paid a pleasant visit to this office.
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Cpl
Johnnie EB. Davis
Yoakum
Uncle Sam
Davis
Darilek MIkus Wedding Solemnized In San Antonio
Miss Stella Ann Darilek and Robert Raymond Mikus wed at St Marys Church in San Antonio on a Monday morning in November. The bride, daughter of Emil and Mrs Darilek of Moulton, trained as a nurse in San Antonio. The groom, from Yoakum and resident of Wharton, works in a large local business. The Eagle offers congratulations for a long, happy married life.
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Stella Ann Darilek
Robert Raymond Mikus
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
San Antonio
Emil Darilek
Moulton
Yoakum
Wharton
Eagle
Porter-Washam Wedding Held In Dallas Area
Mrs J J Jaeggli of Moulton and Clint Small JP attended the wedding of Alecia Porter daughter of Mr and Mrs R A Porter of Dallas to Ross Washam of Oklahoma City at the bride's home Sunday afternoon. The bride is a niece to Mrs Jaeggli. The couple will live in Oklahoma City.
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J. J. Jaeggli
Moulton
Clint Small
Dorothy Jean Jaeggli
Austin
Alecia Porter
R. A. Porter
Dallas
Ross Washam
Oklahoma City
Moulton Merchant Modernizes Store
R B Papacek a progressive merchant in Moulton has modernized his store. Counters and tables have been installed and the arrangement permits a better display of merchandise.
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R.B. Papacek
Moulton
Local Park Verein Plans Hall Modernization
At a Herman Park Verein meeting members voted to modernize the hall with new chairs and tables. When finished, the hall will be modern in every respect.
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Verein
Herman Park Verein
Mrs Dibala 26 Dies In Hallettsville Funeral Held
Mrs John Dibala aged 26 died Friday in Hallettsville and was buried Sunday at Catholic Cemetery. She was daughter of Mr and Mrs Walter Malee of Hallettsville. The Eagle extends sympathy.
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John Dibala
Hallettsville
Dibala
Walter Malee
PTA Meeting at Moulton School Nov 13
The Moulton Parent-Teacher Association will meet in the school auditorium on Wednesday November 13 at 7 45 p m Members and others interested in school work are invited to attend.
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Moulton
Parent-Teacher Association
Bridge Club Tea Hosted by Mrs. Erna Kotzebue
Mrs. Erna Kotzebue hosted the Bridge Club Thursday afternoon last week. Refreshments were served.
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Erna Kotzebue
Bridge Club
Moulton Theatre Opens With Crowd Enjoying Show
James Farrell and C A Crans Shaw opened the Moulton Theatre Saturday. A goodly crowd was present and everyone enjoyed the pictures.
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James Farrell
C. A. Cransshaw
Moulton Theatre
Everone
Cuero Citizens Promote Turkey Trot Parade
A Cuero delegation of about 100 visited Moulton on Monday to advertise the annual Turkey Trot in Cuero set for November 9 to 11. The event features a turkey trot parade on November 11 at 11 am and a Sunday address by Herman H. Ochs of San Antonio. The three day program includes many entertainment attractions and a Cuero School Band performance.
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Cuero
Moulton
Chester Bond
Herman H. Ochs
San Antonio
Texas Annual Fire Loss Exceeds Nine Million
Austin announces Texas annual insured fire loss reaches about nine and one half million dollars. State fire insurance commissioner Marvin Hall notes savings could fund 950 war planes or half the cost of a top battle ship. The money could feed, clothe, and house over 9,000 families for a year and build 1,900 suburban homes sheltering 9,500 people.
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Austin
Texas
Marvin Hall
Moulton Firms Observe Armistice and Thanksgiving Holidays
Moulton business houses will close Monday November 11 for Armistice Day and again on Thursday November 28 for Thanksgiving Day per an agreement published earlier this year. The town will see closures by local firms on both holidays.
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Moulton
Turkey Market Opened Monday Here
The turkey market opened here Monday with No. 1 Tome at 10 cents per pound and No. 1 Hens at 12 cents per pound. The crop this year is somewhat smaller compared with last year's crop.
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Tome
Roosevelt Wins Big Reelection Victory Across Most States
President Franklin D Roosevelt is re elected by a large majority in the recent election carrying 39 of 48 states. Plurality about 4 000 000 votes with Texas at 4 to 1 for Roosevelt. Democratic electors 226 votes Republican electors 164. Election officers listed as presiding judge William Hillmer and assistants George von Lienen John Mladenka with clerks G J Bohnen damp George Baur G H Wach tendorf and Weldon Knape.
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Franklin D. Roosevelt
Roosevelt
Texas
Moulton
Wm. Hillmer
George von Lienen
John Mladenka
G. J. Bohnendamp
George Baur
G. H. Wachtendorf
Weldon Knape
Steinocher Beck Wedding in Flatonia Ceremony Glows
Miss Annie Beck daughter of Mr and Mrs Anton Beck Flatonia wed Wm Bill Steinocher of Moulton in a Sacred Heart Church ceremony October 20 at 8 AM Rev J A Pustka officiated with organ music by Joe Svatek The couple plans to reside in Flatonia after a Galveston departure and reception at the bride’s home.
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Emil Berger
St. John
Nathalie Wenske
John Vallentine
Rui. Wenske
Komensky
Anton 8Avinoha
Annie Beck
Anton Beck
Flatonia
Bill) Steinocher
Moulton
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
J. A. Pustka
Joe Svatek
Dinnor
Galveston
Lavaca County October Marriage Licenses Report
Records from the Lavaca County Clerk D L Hudson show 29 marriage licenses issued in October, down from 34 in September. Through January 1 this year a total of 201 licenses have been issued, up from 186 in the same period last year.
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D. L. Hudson
Hallettsville
Lavaca County
Pren Sockwell Buys Joe C. Wagner Place in Town
Pren Sockwell becomes owner of the Joe C. Wagner place in the southern town area. He and his family, living northwest of town, will move into the new residence shortly.
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Pren Sockwell
Joe C. Wagner
Mr. Sockwell
Red Cross Names New Lavaca County Chairman
Dr. Everett Renger of Halletts ville has accepted the chairmanship of the Lavaca County chapter American Red Cross. The annual membership drive is set to begin on Armistice Day.
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Everett Renger
Hallettsville
Lavaca County
American Red Cross
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Mikus
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