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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1935
Page
1
A government offer extends a $40 905 aid for a new high school and community meeting place if residents contribute. Refusal could shift funds to neighbors and a school for their children may be built elsewhere. A mass meeting at the schoolhouse Monday November 25 at 7 30 P M invites all to hear why the new school is needed now.
Fayette county commissioners selected A. E. Arnim Jr. of Flatonia to succeed the late County Judge J. P. Ehlinger. Governor Allred appointed D. J. Decherd of Flatonia to the liquor control board. Trans-Pacific airmail starts November 22 with ceremonies in San Francisco. Alabama Democrats back Roosevelt renomination. Captain Frank Hawkes promotes the Will Rogers Memorial Foundation. Governor Allred signs the liquor control act and the drivers license law.
Houston voters authorize a multi million dollar school bond issue to secure a gift of 1 719 450 dollars from the Public Works Administration for school funding and construction.
The Eagle urges readers in arrears to pay promptly to keep the newspaper in operation. It notes funds are needed to publish and warns that failure to collect may force the paper to stop delivering to households, describing the publication as the "ol bird" that must be fed.
The seniors will sponsor a school newspaper published semi monthly at a very reasonable rate. Miss Lydia Koester is sponsor. staff elected includes Lorena Ruth Smith editor in chief and Dorothy Jean Jaeggli assistant editor. Other roles listed with names. First issue planned soon. subscriptions or single copies available. Also notes Texas 1936 cotton crop estimated at 3,250,000 bales with 2,406,000 bales produced last year.
The Lavaca County Moulton branch of the American Red Cross begins its annual membership drive on Thursday and runs through Saturday Monday and Tuesday November 21 23 25 and 26. Half of each fee stays local and half supports national headquarters. Join the Red Cross.
Miss Adela Anders entertained Sub-Deb Club members Tuesday with a bridge evening centered on a Thanksgiving motif. After six games high score went to Mrs. Oscar Shandera and a coagulation was drawn by Miss Helen Boehm. Refreshments included chicken sandwiches minced meat pie peach salad pickles and coffee.
President Roosevelt proclaims November 28 as Thanksgiving Day and urges America to remain at peace as an example to the world.
La Grange Fire Department first aid crew gave a demonstration at Moulton School Auditorium Monday evening. A large crowd praised the display of first aid work. Afterward, refreshments were served at the American Legion Hall.
Austin voters approve an 850000 school bond by 18 to 1 to obtain a Public Works Administration loan and a 286633 grant. Final tally shows 1928 for and 148 against with fourteen projects in the program funded by PWA.
Mr and Mrs Otto Pagel of Yoakum visited in the home of Mr and Mrs Emil Darijek Sunday.
Mrs Mary Czichos and her son August along with Frank Seidel Jr and Edwin Marko were recently seen visiting in San Antonio.
State Senator L. J. Sulak of LaGrange spearheads an $8,000 appropriation to develop the garlic industry in Moulton. The project, supervised by the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas, aims to boost local growers who have long produced top quality garlic.
A Sunday birthday party at Mr. and Mrs. Henry Butschek’s home honored their daughter Eleanor. Guests enjoyed sandwiches, cake, punch, and games. Attendees included Lillie Brom, Edith Mikes, Anita Kubena, and several others. Local events include Oscar Anders visiting Moulton and couples returning from trips and a surgical update on Mrs. Boehm. A proclamation declares December 7 14 as Texas Citrus Fruit Week.
The second called session of the Texas legislature adjourned on Friday. A third session could be convened in January to push a revenue measure.
Smithville voters approved a school bond by 210 to 21 last Tuesday to secure a government grant for school construction. The outcome reflects strong local support for upgrading facilities and securing public funding.
Taxpayers in New Braunfels supported two school improvement bond measures with large margins. The season sees about 1,200 carloads of valley citrus shipped and a total crop around 10,000 carloads expected.
The Texas State Teachers Association will hold its annual convention in San Antonio from November 23 to 30. Prominent educators are on the program and scheduled to speak.
Nueces county leads Texas with 86074 bales of cotton gin ning. Navarro McLennan San Patricia and Williamson counties follow in that order.
The Mouton club met November 18 at Mrs Hugo Fisbeck's home with Miss Morgan county agent. Evelyn Dierschke was elected president and other officers include Mrs Frank Janecek vicepresident Elizabeth Dierschke secretary treasurer Hildred Jaroszewski council delegate Mrs Edmund Richter wardrobe demonstrator and Mrs Hugo Fisbeck yard demonstrator and reporter. Next meeting is December 4 at 2 PM at Mrs Leo Jaroszewski. Demonstration focuses on canning beans and fruit cake.
The Moulton Independent School District board calls an election for November 26 to authorize issuing bonds totaling 50 000 to secure a government gift of 40 905 for school building purposes.
The Ladies Aid Society met at the hall on November 7 with committee assignments for the month. Sick committee includes Mrs Henry ee and Mrs Leander Mueller. membership committee includes Mrs Ben Mueller and Mrs George Mueller. flower committee lists Mrs George von Lienen and Mrs G J Bohnenkamp. serving committee includes Mrs Otto Riske, Mrs Charles Riske, and Mrs W H Schodde. Dec 6 next meeting planned.
The Komensky Parent-Teacher Association plans an elaborate Thanksgiving dinner at the schoolhouse on Thursday November 28. Weldon Knape and Emil Robbie Darilek, who worked with the legislature during both special sessions, returned home Thursday night.
Mrs Henry Fuchs age about 75 mother of Representative R A Fuchs of Burton died Sunday and was buried in LaBaha Cemetery Monday afternoon She was an aunt to Mrs A H Falkenberg of Mouo report notes shaded obituary details
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