Former Moulton Couple to Mark Golden Anniversary
Mr and Mrs James L Murphy formerly of Moulton now of Alvin Texas will celebrate their fiftieth wedding anniversary on Sunday October 27 at the home of their niece Ola Harris Beaubien 3822 Swarthmore Court West University Houston. The couple who were born near Moulton lived there until moving to Alvin twenty five years ago both studied at Old Moulton Institute where Mr Murphy later taught. Mrs Murphy formerly Georgie McGinty married Mr Murphy October 23 1890 at the Old Parsonage near Moulton Cemetery. Beaubien a former Moulton resident organized the annual Old Moulton homecoming.
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James L. Murphy
Moulton
Alvin
Ola Harris Beaubien
Swarthemore Court
West University
Houston
Texas
Winterize Heating Plant and Reduce Fire Hazards
With colder weather approaching, ensure the heating plant is in good condition. Make necessary repairs and minimize fire hazards through proactive maintenance and safety checks.
Texas Registrants for Selective Service Reach 808 Thousand
About 808 thousand Texas men aged 21 to 35 have registered for selective military service. The state quota to be filled by July 1, 1941, stands at 33,213 men.
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Texas
Town youths plan winter plays for entertainment
A note suggests local young people organize several plays during cold winter evenings to provide enjoyable community entertainment and bring townspeople together.
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Bng
Moulton Fans Encouraged to Support Local Basketball
Local fans urged to attend home and away games to boost Moulton teams as players rely on crowds and sideline energy for better performance.
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Moulton
Moulton Seeks Guidance on Local Lighted Field Sites
The note invites inquiries about several suitable locations in Moulton for a lighted athletic field and offers to point interested residents to the sites. People are urged to visit individually rather than in group crowds.
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Moulton
Prediction of 1942 Gubernatorial Nomination for Gerald Mann
The article speculates that Gerald C. Mann, an attorney general, will win the 1942 gubernatorial nomination if he runs. It presents a bold forecast of Mann’s political prospects and ambition.
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Gerald C. Mann
Speculation on W Lee O Daniel's 1942 Senate bid
The article notes ongoing speculation about Governor W Lee O Daniel seeking the United States Senate in 1942 after his second term. It argues his strength remains high and his move would not be surprising.
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W. Lee O'Daniel
Texas West
O’ Daniel
United States
Vast Peace-time Draft Grows in Lavaca County
Three thousand eight hundred and sixty-five young men in Lavaca county registered for selective military service. Nationwide more than sixteen million are registered, forming the largest peacetime army and signaling to potential warmakers to avoid U S shores.
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Lavaca County
Girl Brings Joy as Florine Marie Arrives
Mr and Mrs Tom H Tousek of near Moulon welcomed a daughter on October 13 naming her Florine Marie.
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Tom H. Tousek
Moulon
Florine Marie
Moulton Band Opens Gonzales Fair Parade
The Gonzales County Fair and Pecan Exposition opened with a grand parade on Tuesday featuring floats and bands. The Moulton High School Band held a prominent place in the procession as the event kicked off and continues through Saturday.
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Gonzales County
Gonzales
Moulton High School
Holt appoints jury commissioners for spring term
District Judge Lester Holt of the Twenty fifth Judicial District appoints George Kallus of Hallettsville P J Davis of Yoakum and Frank Wendel of Moulton as jury commissioners for the spring term of the district court.
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Lester Holt
Twenty-fifth Judicial District
George Kallus
Hallettsville
P. J. Davis
Yoakum
Frank Wendel
Moulton
Moulton Picture Show to Reopen Soon
Emil Grunwald informs the Eagle that C W Cranshaw and James W Farrell of Dripping Springs have arranged to reopen the Moulton picture show. The town has been without a cinema for several months.
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Emil Grunwald
The
Eagle
C W. Cranshaw
James W. Farrell
Dripping Springs
Moulton
Moulton Man Will Manage Ranch
Mr. Wm. Johnson and family left Friday for Crystal City where they will reside as he accepts the foremanship of a ranch there. Best wishes accompany them to their new home from numerous friends.
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Wm. Johnson
Crystal City
Mr. Johnson
Bridge Club Entertained by Mrs. Lee Jarosek
Mrs. Lee Jarosek hosted a Bridge Club gathering on Tuesday October 15 with kolaches sandwiches cookies and coffee served to members.
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Lee Jarosek
Bridge Club
Flag Speech by A W Hawkes on democracy and duty
The text presents a speech attributed to A W Hawkes, president of Congoleum Nairn, urging citizens to honor the flag as a symbol of democracy, liberty, and justice. It stresses obligation to principle, loyalty to law, and the flag’s meaning tied to national character and divine guidance, ending with a pledge to stay with the nation if it preserves its ideals.
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United States
A. W. Hawkes
Congoleum-Nairn, Inc
Four Texas constitutional amendments on November ballot
Texas voters will decide four amendments at the November 5 election. One creates a special plan to refund Red River County indebtedness. Another allows direct appeal from district court to the Supreme Court in certain constitutional questions. The third lets the secretary of state appoint notaries public, replacing governor-led selection. The fourth allows city officials to receive civil service benefits by removing them from the two year service restriction.
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Texas
Red River
District Court
Supreme Court
Secretary of State
Farmers League Holds County Convention
The Lavaca County Farmers League held its convention at Komensky with President Theo Golsch presiding. Rev. Joe Pustka, County Judge Paul Fertsch, and Walter Malec spoke, with Rud Schmidt and local members in attendance. Migl's Band provided musical selections as the event was deemed a great success.
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Lavaca County
Joe Pustka
Flatonia
Paul H. Fertsch
Walter Malec
Hallettsville
Rud.Schmidt
West Point
William H. J. Wenske
Komensky
Migl
Lavaca County Ginnings Report Shows Rise Over Last Year
Lavaca County gins 11,868 bales of cotton from the 1940 crop prior to October 1, up from 8,420 bales at the same date last year per Henry J. Strauss Hallettsville county cotton statistician.
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Lavaca
Henry J. Strauss
Hallettsville
Special Meeting of Baursville PTA Called Friday
A special Baursville PTA meeting is set for Friday night October 25. A short program will be rendered by the school children.
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Baursville Pta
Baursville P.T.A
Little Boy Johnnie Charles Born in Corpus Christi Visit
Mrs Louis Knesek visited relatives in Corpus Christi last week and met her new grandson Johnnie Charles who established headquarters at the home of Mr and Mrs John Knesek on October 9.
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Louis Knesek
Corpus Christi
John Knesek
Johnnie Charles
Move to Corpus Mr and Mrs Ludwig Mikes Relocate
Mr and Mrs Ludwig Mikes of the Dickson School community have moved to Corpus Christi to reside. Their many friends extend best wishes for happiness in the new home.
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Ludwig Mikes
Dickson
Corpus Christi
Cakewalk Held at Moulton High School Gym
A cakewalk was staged last Thursday evening at the Moulton High School gym under the Bandmothers' Cub sponsorship. Cakes donated by club members supported the school band fund with the proceeds.
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Moulton High School
Cub
Allen Named Appeal Agent for Lavaca County Draft Board
Governor W. Lee O Daniel names William W. Allen of Hallettville as appeal agent to aid Lavaca county draft board in draft matters.
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W. Lee O’ Daniel
William W. Allen
Halletteville
Lavaca County
Birthday Party Honors Yvonne Wilson at Home
Five year old Yvonne Wilson celebrated her birthday with fourteen friends at the family home on Tuesday. Cookies sandwiches and ice cream were served in a festive atmosphere.
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Yvonne
J. B. Wilson
Moulton Man's Father Succumbs in Victoria
Frank Raab father of Jordan Raab of Moulton died at his Victoria home on Sunday October 20 at age 67. Funeral Monday from his home with Mass at Our Lady of Lourds Church in Victoria. Interment in Catholic Cemetery. Survived by wife four children three brothers two sisters twelve grandchildren and one great grandson. Attending from Moulton and Victoria listed.
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Frank Raab
Jordan Raab
Moulton
Victoria
Our Lady of Lourds
Rev. L. Etschenberg
Victor Raab
Frank Dworsky
John F. Fishbeck
Joe L. Ducho
Joe Mayer
Jim Rosenauer
Otto Raab
Ed. Nitechmann
Anton Schumann
Louis
John Raab
Joseph Raab
Germany
Theresia Raab
Martin Meyer
Europe
Texas
Raymond Fishbeck
John G. Fishbeck
John Powers
Anton Raab
Joe Raab
Frank Ducho
Albert Ducho
John A. Ducho
Moulton Receives WPA Water System Funding Notice
City secretary William Wachtendorf reports a telegram from Congressman Mansfield stating the Works Progress Administration approved a $11,696 allotment for Moulton water system improvements. Funds will go to State Administrator Drought in San Antonio. Senator Conally confirms the allotment.
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William Wachtendorf
Moulton
J. J. Mansfield
Works Progress Administration
San Antonio
Tom Conally
Lavaca County Selective Service Examiners Appointed
Governor W Lee O Daniel appoints Dr C T Duffner and Dr Harvey Renger of Hallettsville to Lavaca county selective service examining board.
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W. Lee O’daniel
C. T. Duffner
Harvey Renger
Hallettsville
Lavaca County
Selective Service Examining Board
Filipp Zmeskal Wedding Rites In Moulton
Filipp and Miss Alouise Zmeskal wed at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Moulton with Rev. Joseph Kopp officiating. The couple, child and parents from near Moulton, planned a dinner and supper at the bride's home and a wedding dance later at Henkhaus. They will reside near Moulton.
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August Filipp
Alouise Zmeskal
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
Moulton
Joseph Kopp
Frank Zmeskal
Willie Filipp
Henkhaus
Oak Grove PTA Meeting Friday Night
The Oak Grove Parent-Teacher Association will meet in regular session on Friday night October 25. All patrons and members are urged to attend to support a successful school and PTA. Special attractions are planned for the evening.
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Oak Grove
Parent-Teacher Association
PTA
Subscription Offer Closes Saturday at 1.50
The Eagle offers a one year subscription for 1.50 with a 25 percent savings. The deal ends at 6:00 PM Saturday October 26. Act now to take advantage of this reduced price.
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the Eagle
Judge Fertsch Named Draft Advisor
Judge Fertsch was appointed to the Lavaca County Advisory Board for Registrants by Governor W. Lee O Daniel. The move designates him as a draft advisor for Hallettsville and Lavaca County.
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Fertsch
Paul H. Fertsch
Hallettsville
Lavaca County
W. Lee O' Daniel
Oak Grove PTA Elects Officers for 1940 41
The Oak Grove PTA elected Rudie Freytag as president Jim Sustr as vice president Miss Faye Wiseman as secretary W H Burt as treasurer and Miss Sylvia Michulka as reporter for the 1940 41 school session. Committees include Mesdames Otto Gerloff John Ammermann and Paul Ammermann on entertainment and Burt Wiseman and Michulka on the program. Regular meetings are the last Friday of each month with the next social meeting Friday night October 25 inviting all members.
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Oak Grove
Parent-Teacher Association
Rudie Freytag
Jim Sustr
Faye Wiseman
W. H. Burt
Sylvia Michulka
Otto Gerloff
John Ammermann
Paul Ammermann
Sylvia Miculka
Legion Convention Held at Texas City
The American Legion of the Ninth Congressional District held its fall convention at Texas City. Mayor B. H. Bagley of Alvin was elected district commander, C.C. Joplin of LaGrange vice commander, L. L Hofer of Victoria reappointed adjutant. The spring meeting will be at Schulenburg.
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American Legion of the
Ninth Congressional District
Texas City
B. H. Bagley
Alvin
C.C. Joplin
LaGrange
L. L Hofer
Victoria
Schulenburg
Rodeo Attendees Highlight Huntsville Event
Karl Needham Vladik Culak Bill Henrichs Buster Bilert and Carlton Johnson attended the rodeo in Huntsville on Sunday.
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Karl Needham
Vladik Culak
Bill Henrichs
Buster Bilert
Carlton Johnson
Huntsville
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John Nance Garner
Holt
Moulton Picture Show
Farmers League
Corpus
Allen
WPA
Filipp-Zmeskal
Oak Grove Pta
Legion
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