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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1940
Page
1
The R F C authorizes the sale of power lines to the L C R A in a formal decision reported by the editor. The action involves transferring ownership of transmission assets as part of the agency’s restructuring plan.
The Lower Colorado River Authority wins a $1,647,000 RFC loan to buy Central Power and Light distribution facilities in seven South Central Texas counties. The purchase expands low cost electricity access from dams on the Colorado River above Austin, with lines from Fredericksburg to Flatonia and adjacent rural networks.
The University of Texas bureau of business research reports October egg shipments at 835 carloads, nearly doubling October shipments from the previous year, signaling renewed farm prosperity through poultry output.
The Texas ginned cotton total reached 2 728 537 bales before November 14 1940 up from 2 544 260 bales for the same period in 1939. U S ginnings to that date were 10 071 658 bales versus 10 632 457 last year, with estimates indicating this year's production may exceed last year's crop.
The American Red Cross spent 687,028 last year in the continental U S. During the year 693 lives were lost in catastrophes and 1,917 persons were severely injured. Over 17,000 buildings were destroyed and about 97,000,000 has been expended for domestic relief in twenty years. A membership drive is in progress. those wishing to join should contact their local chairman.
The law requires all aliens to be registered and fingerprinted by December 26. Washington reports about 8,000,000 aliens registered since August 27. Roughly 800,000 more aliens must be registered before the period ends. Alien children under 14 must be registered by parents or guardians.
The text notes Roosevelt’s upcoming third term and his promise to keep American youths from foreign combat, stressing preparations to defend the nation and leadership sought by all Americans amid global troubles, with hope to spare suffering witnessed overseas.
Frederick Schneider of Moulton, a farm youth, won first prize a Fordson tractor with a Ferguson two bottom plow in the National Farm Youth Foundation contest held a mile south of the municipal airport on Tele phone Road Friday near Houston Chronicle coverage.
Miss Vivian Riske and Frank Bittner wed at St Josephs Church in a Sunday morning ceremony officiated by Rev. Joseph Kopp. The bride wore a Soldier Blue dress with fur trimmed coat and hat, pink carnation corsage. After the ceremony a breakfast was held at J T Jaeggli home. The couple will reside in Detroit after a wedding trip.
Moulton students Sybil Puste Jovsky and Helen Hinch helped with hostess duties for a Victoria Junior College tea on November 19 at the Parish House. The event honored students and faculty, with school friends and patrons invited.
The Moulton Masonic Lodge No. 298 A F and A M hosted a large gathering at the local Masonic Hall on Friday evening with an oyster supper. Lodges from Edinburg Cuero Schulenburg Gonzales Yoakum Flatonia Hallettville Hochheim San Antonio and Shiner were represented.
Anton Florus of Gistero reported in Moulton that a cow gave birth to triplets last week two heifers and a bull calf. One heifer died after birth, leaving two surviving calves and the bull among the offspring.
Torrential weekend rains flooded rivers and creeks, damaging farms and ranches across the state. Moulton recorded about six inches of rainfall while the Lavaca rose eight feet above flood stage near Hallettsville. The Guadalupe jumped ten feet, forcing river bottom residents from homes between Cuero and Victoria. Highway 90 near Waelder Fiatonia closed, Hochheim saw a two mile wide Guadalupe, Amario suffered freezing rain cutting lines and about 1200 telephone poles were down. No casualties reported.
Members of the National Guard of Moulton and nearby areas left for Waelder Sunday for several weeks of training before proceeding to camp at Brownwood.
Farmers and business men attended a meeting at the Moulton High School Auditorium on Wednesday November 20. Speakers explained the farm program and the approaching marketing quota referendum.
The basketball and volleyball Evergreen School tournament last Saturday was rained out. It will be held on Saturday December 7 at Evergreen School.
Komensky PTA met Thursday night November 21 to finish plans for the annual Thanksgiving picnic. Several committees were formed and members expressed willingness to assist in making the event a success.
Mpg. and Mrs. Frank Hans of Houston rejoice over the arrival of a fine boy born Monday, November 18. The mother is the former Miss Della Darnek of Shiner.
Bernard Jasek 20 of Novohrad ge tion died from a crushed skull after a Thursday morning gasoline engine mishap. He died Friday at Shiner hospital. Funeral held Sunday at St Marys Church with Rev John Anders officiating. interment Praha Catholic Cemetery. Survived by parents Louis and Mrs Jasek and six brothers. many relatives. The Eagle extends sympathy.
Austin Texas November 20 The highway department closed its fiscal year August 30 with 26804 miles of state road 22832 mained by the state. Beginning balance 4738753 receipts 43277982 expenditures 40210347 ending balance 7801888. 743 construction projects on 2552 miles cost 88810989. Other outlays covered maintenance and administration with an average 249.17 per mile.
Governor W Les O Daniel proclaimed December as Cotton Christmas Gift Month urging Texans to shop early for cotton products. He said cotton gifts help both growers and recipients and suggested items such as mattresses sheets towels curtains draperies handkerchiefs dresses napkins tablecloths seat covers tents and awnings.
At the Oak Grove P T A meeting Miss Norma Anne Albright from Flatonia sang two numbers and the Flatonia colored school choir performed. The group set a February volley ball and baseball tournament, will enter the interscholastic league meet, and noted the Christmas break from December 20 to December 30 with January 1 as a holiday. Mrs Frank Anderle joined the social committee. next meeting is January 31.
A hunter near Fredericksburg took an eight point duck in a recent outing. Sam Jaegegli Jr. was named as the hunter involved.
The Moulton Fire Department members and officers held a venison stew fete at the Fire Station. Venison donated by Emil Balusek Lud Cizek and Lee Jarosek. Joe Kubenka Jr. prepared the stew and Shin er Brewery owner K Spoetzl donated beer. Chief Pundt thanked donors.
The American Legion Auxiliary held a special meeting Tuesday afternoon to plan the annual Christmas program. President Mrs. John V. Havlik led the session deciding the program will take place in early December.
The Shiner and Moulton High School bands gave a massed concert in the Moulton School auditorium Tuesday night. The program featured marches fox trot waltz serenade and several special selections. A large crowd attended. Shiner Band directed by A Cammack and Moulton Band directed by F L Teague.
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