Jesse H. Jones Honored By Texans
Jesse H. Jones of Houston received Texas honors as the Legislature unveiled his portrait before a joint session. Senator Alvin Barkley of Kentucky delivered the address. Jones said business was improving and predicted Roosevelt and Garner would be renominated and reelected. He praised the RFC and noted eventual profits despite some losses.
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Austin
Texas
Jesse H. Jones
Houston
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Jones
Alvin W. Barkley
Kentucky
Washington
Roosevelt
John N. Garner
Firemen Hold Monthly Meeting at Moulton Legion Hall
The Moulton Volunteer Fire Department met at the American Legion Hall with F. T. Fehrenkamp presiding. Delegates chosen for the district convention in Yoakum on November 3 include Fred Fehrenkamp, Oscar Shandera, Ad Ermis, John Novosad, and Lon Spano. Officers reported a bazaar profit of $412.30 from the September 29 event.
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Moulton
Active Fremen
Fred F. Fehrenkamp
Firechief
Portrait of Jesse H. Jones Unveiled in Senate Hall
A portrait of Jesse H. Jones of Houston, chairman of the Reconstruction Finance Corporation, was unveiled in the senate hall at Austin on Monday afternoon. Jones is regarded as a leading figure and potential Democratic standard bearer for the 1940 campaign.
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Jesse H. Jones
Houston
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Senate
Austin
Jesse Jones
Disgruntled Politicians Plot Third Party Split
Disgruntled politicians plan a third party to divide the two major parties. Many individuals show less loyalty to the government than expected, stirring internal opposition to the administration.
One for all and all for one thesis in committees
The text urges a cooperative spirit as essential for progress. It stresses that individuals alone cannot accomplish much and calls for united effort across committees to achieve worthwhile results.
51 200 Corpses In 18 Months
In the eighteen months ending June 20, 1985, 51,200 people died in motor crashes in the country and over 1.8 million were injured. The piece stresses the horror beyond statistics and warns drivers about reckless behavior and its costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. C. Furness
Komensky P T A Elects Officers
Komensky Parent Teacher Association reorganized on Friday night October 4 with a large turnout. F K Hrack was named president and others elected include Wm Wenske vice president Chas Hrack treasurer Mrs Lillie Pesek secretary Minnie Stalik reporter and Adolf Mikulik light man. Members were urged to join as 15 cent fees persist with plans for a November 8 meeting and the annual Thanksgiving picnic preparation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Komensky Parent-Teacher Association
F.K. Hrack
F. K. Hrack
Wm. Wenske
Chas. Hrack
Lillie Pesek
Families in Houston Visit Last Week
Mr and Mrs Lee Jarosek and their baby joined Mr and Mrs Lon Spann and their baby and Mrs Johnnie Mla denko on a trip to Houston last week Thursday.
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Lee Jarosek
Baby
Lon Spann
Johnnie Mladenko
Houston
School Bond Election Soon in Moulton
President Roosevelt approved a $40,905 PWA grant to build and equip a new high school in Moulton. The Moulton Independent School District must float a $50,000 bond to secure funds, with a bond election likely in the early part of next month.
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Roosevelt
Okeh
PWA
Moulton
Moulton Independent School District
Eagle
General J. F. Wolters Dies At Austin
Jacob F. Wolters of Houston died in Austin Tuesday after a brief illness. He was 64 and leaves a widow and two sons. Burial was held in Houston Thursday afternoon. Wolters was widely known in Texas.
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Jacob F. Wolters
Houston
Texas
Austin
General Wolters
Cotton Receipts and Local Visitors in Moulton
Cotton receipts in Moulton reached 3 500 bales by Wednesday night October 9. Local residents and visitors include Mr and Mrs Harry G Meyer Schulenburg in Moulton Tuesday and Herman C Zschappel Brenham on business Wednesday. Others joining in were Attorney Henry S Paulus Yoakum and George Bargman family Gonzales.
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Moulton
Harry G. Meyer
Schulenburg
Herman C. Zschappel
Brenham
Henry S Paulus
Yoakum
Henry Wachtendorf Dies from Auto Crash Injuries
Henry Wachtendorf age 62 died at his home at 4 45 Thursday morning from injuries received in an automobile accident on Wednesday afternoon. Funeral from his home Friday at 2 30 with services at Zion's Lutheran Church. Burial in Moulton Public Cemetery.
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Henry Wachtendorf
Zion’s Lutheran Church
Moulton
Cotton Crop Estimated At 11 464 000 Bales
The U S department of agriculture projects the 1935 cotton crop at 11 464 000 bales a decrease of 25 000 from last month s estimate. Albert Jochen longtime Schulenburg resident died Sunday and was buried Tuesday. He leaves a widow children and grandchildren. Local families from San Antonio visited Moulton Sunday. CCC Camp dedication in Bartlett drew visitors to see Lt Henry Bohnenkamp. Mrs Joe Sturm recovering from injuries after a prior automobile accident. Moulton merchants report strong response to weekly specials attracting shoppers from many points.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Albert Jochen
Schulenburg
Gonzales Remembered Boldly on 100th Texas Independence Battle
Gonzales Texas celebrated the 100th anniversary of the first battle for Texas Independence on Texas Heroes Square. Mayor S M Ainsworth led the ceremony with speeches by Lieut Governor Walter Woodul State Senator W K Hopkins and Rev W P Smith among others. The Gonzales American Legion Band and local schoolchildren provided music and song.
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Gonzales
Texas
Texas Republic
United States
Lexington
Texas Heroes Square
S. M. Ainsworth
Walter Woodul
Houton
W. P. Smith
Senator Hopkins
Gonzales American Legion
Oak Grove P T A Elects New Officers and Members
The Oak Grove P T A met October 4 with Jim Sustr presiding. The ladies were chosen to lead, electing Mrs. Mat J. Hinch president Mrs. Richard Kuehn vice president Mrs. Billie Orr secretary reporter and John Welff treasurer. Twenty eight new members enrolled. Lunch followed.
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Parent-Teacher Association
Oak Grove
Jim Sustr
Mat J. Hinch
Richard Kuehn
Billie Orr
John Welff
Hrock
Lutheran Ladies Aid Society Holds October Meeting
The Lutheran Ladies Aid Society met on Thursday October 3 appointing Sick Mrs Otto Riske and Mrs August Kuehn Membership Mrs Wm Eilert and Mrs F Wilks Flower Mrs Rudy Mueller and Miss Ida Lueke Serving Mrs Fred Pietsch Miss Louis Pietsch and Miss Ida Lueke The next meeting is set for Thursday November 7.
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Lutheran Ladies’ Aid Society
Otto Riske
August Kuehn
Wm. Eilert
F. Wilks
Rudy Mueller
Ida Lueke
Fred Pietsch
Louis Pietsch
Large Class Confirmed at St Josephs Church
A class of 195 was confirmed at St. Josephs Catholic Church on Wednesday morning. Arch Bishop Crossaerts of San Antonio officiated. The Parish Band played during the procession from the hall to the church.
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St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
Crossaerts of
San Antonio
Mrs Mary Kucera Recovers From Arm Fractures
Mrs Mary Kucera, who suffered fractures of both arms in an automobile accident, is recovering and has returned to her home in California.
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Joe Sturm, Jr
Oakland
Mary Kucera
Redlands
California
Joe Sturm, Sr
Baursville PIA Reorganizes After School Event
Baursville PIA reorganized after a Friday night meeting on October 4. 32 members joined the drive and officers were elected Fred Pilat president Joe Haas vice president Miss Hilda Kuck secretary and reporter Mrs Rudie Brueggemann treasurer. Meetings will be the second Friday monthly with plans for a duplicator printing set and a Halloween event.
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Baursville
Fred Pilat
Joe Haas
Hilda Kuck
Rudie Brueggemann
Births Reported in Moulton Area
Born to Mr and Mrs Walter Fisbeck of Moulton on October 4 a boy named Weldon Henry Fisbeck. Born to Mr and Mrs James Frank Parma near Moulton on September 27 a boy named James Frank Parma Jr.
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Walter Fisbeck
Moulton
Weldon Henry Fisbeck
James Frank Parma
James Frank Parma, Jr
Legion Convention in Ninth District Set for Victoria
The quarterly American Legion convention of the Ninth District will be held at Victoria Sunday, November 8. Geier Merrem Post and auxiliary will be well represented.
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American Legion
Ninth District
Victoria
Geier-Merrem
Auxiliary
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RFC
Komensky P.T. A
J. F. Wolters
George Bargman
Oscar A. Darilek
William Hillmer
Mentz
Columbus
Frank Kokas
University
Dickson School
Emil Dariiek
E. Darilek
Alice von Lienen
Hallettsville
Mrs
George von Lienen
Wm. Steinmann
William Hart
Oscar Gresser
Schulenberg
Robert Kotzebuer and Sons
Kenneth and
Bobbie
F. F. Nesista
Jessie and
Boyce Rehmer
G.J. Bohnenkamp
Bartlett
CCC
Lieutenant Henry Bohnenkamp
Fight For Liberty
Fieman
T.A
Ladies’ Aid Society
Legion Convention
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