Texas Farm Income Rises in July as State Election Narrow
Texas farm income for July totaled 164.9 million dollars versus 123.7 million in June. Election bureau returns show Coke Stevenson winning the U S Senate race over Lyndon Johnson by about 300 votes. President Truman plans to launch his re election campaign in Detroit on Labor Day. The president is at sea writing his opening address.
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Texas
Texas Election Bureau
Coke Stevenson
United States
Lyndon Johnson
Truman
Detroit
LaVaca Fiesta Set for Hallettsville September 17 and 18
The LaVaca Fiesta will be staged in Hallettsville on Friday and Saturday September 17 and 18. Moulton will participate in the queen's coronation at the high school gym. Gonzales County peanut growers harvest 7,500 acres with an estimated 809 tons or 1,600,000 pounds valued around 170,000 dollars.
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LaVaca
Hallettsville
Moulton
Gonzales County
Truman Co n gress Fail to Halt Rising Prices
President Truman and a Republican controlled Congress did not curb inflation. The cost of living rose to an all time high last week with more wage increases granted and yet higher prices expected.
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Truman
Congress
Harry James to perform at Texas State Fair in Dallas
The famed trumpeter Harry James and his band will headline at the Texas State Fair in Dallas from October 9 to 24. James, a native Texan, has thrilled millions with his extraordinary trumpet technique and big band performances.
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Harry James
Dallas
James
Texas
Africa's oil use linked to farming trends
The article notes that 80 percent of farm land is plowed by tractors and 90 percent of seeding and harvesting of wheat, oats, and other small grains is done with oil powered equipment, highlighting drivers of Africa's heavy oil use.
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Africa
Peanuts Could Help Local Farmers Sown With Threshers
Farmers consider planting large peanut acreage if threshing services are assured. Peanuts fetch about 220 dollars per ton this year. Community soil suits peanut growing, and plans for next year are discussed. M Sgt Jerome Holub named outstanding soldier of the month with the 8th Bombardment Squadron in Japan. parents Emil and Mrs Holub. wife and children in San Antonio. Read Holub story on page four of The Moulton Eagle.
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Jerome Holub
Japan
Moulton
Emil Holub
San Antonio
Holub
Moulton Eagle
WWII dead return to U S for reburial in town honors
More than 50,000 World War II dead have been returned to the United States for reburial. Ten of these are brought to Moulton with about six more to follow. The American Legion and VFW cooperate to provide proper military honors. Local business houses and offices closed for 2½ hours at each funeral in tribute to the fallen heroes.
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United States
Moulton
American Legion
V.F. W
Miss Iva Sue Jaeggli Weds John Rex Wier Jr
Oak Grove to start 1948-49 term September 13 with Victor Dullye as principal and Mrs Dullye as assistant teacher for the new school year.
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Oak Grove
Victor Dullye
Children to Lose Driving Privileges Without License
American Legion officials plan a survey through school superintendents to find students without licenses and keep them from driving until they pass the state exam. Department Commander George S. Berry of Lubbock said the effort includes intensive traffic safety instruction in Texas schools next year.
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Austin
American Legion
the Legion
George S. Berry
Lubbock
Texas
Fire Department Dance Planned at Herman Park Hall
The Moulton Fire Department will host a dance at Herman Park Hall on Sunday night September 5. Ad. Migl's Orchestra has been engaged to provide music.
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Moulton
Herman Park Hall
Ad. Migl
Moulton ISD Adds Teachers and Sets 1948 49 Registration Dates
Two new faculty hires, Miss Marilyn Starter and Mrs. Charles Chovanetz, were approved at the Moulton Independent School District board meeting. High school students will register Saturday September 11 from 9:00 a.m. to noon for city residents, with rural students eligible 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The first eight grades will register Tuesday September 14.
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Moulton Independent
Marilyn Starter
Kerrville
Charles Chovanetz
Shiner
Moulton
Iva Sue Jaeggli Wier Bride of John Rex Wier Jr in Flatonia
Miss Iva Sue Jaeggli daughter of Mrs Sam Jaeggli of Moulton and John Rex Wier Jr son of Mr and Mrs J R Wier of Karnes City wed Sunday afternoon August 29 in the Flatonia Baptist Church Rev C F Bowes officiated J T Coffey of Austin sang with Miss Virginia Cadwell at the piano Matron of honor was Mrs J T Coffey Best man was Roy G Wier Ushers Barey Wotipka and Leo Windecker The couple will reside in Devine Texas where Mr Wier will head the High School Band.
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Iva Sue Jaeggli
Sam Jaeggli
Moulton
John Rex Wier Jr
J. R.wier
Karnes City
Flatonia Baptist Church
C. F. Bowes
J. T. Coffey
Austin
Virginia Cadwell
Flatonia
University of Texas
Roy G. Wier
Barey F. Wotipka
Leo Windecker
Lake Jackson
Texas
Smithville
Luke Wier
Charlotte
C. W. Bowes
B. F. Wotipka
Mildred McKay
Big Bend National Park
Ft. Davis Montains
Devine
Wier
Clyde Jones Receives Degree at St Mary's University
Clyde Jones former Moulton High School faculty member and longtime San Antonio public school teacher earned a master's degree at St Mary's University in San Antonio on Sunday. Mr and Mrs Jones were brief visitors in Moulton Monday morning.
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Clyde Jones
Moulton
San Antonio
St. Mary’s University
Mrs Jones
Democratic run-off primary in Moulton yields Johnson lead
Two hundred ninety five votes were polled in the Democratic run-off at Moulton Saturday. In the United States Senate race Coke Stevenson received 151 votes while Lyndon Johnson had 142. Lavaca County totals show Johnson 1322 to Stevenson 1225, a 97 vote Johnson margin.
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Moulton
United States
Coke Coke Stevenson
Lyndon Johnson
E. A. Oehl
George von Lienen
Marvin Merrem
Frank Biehunko
Lydia Merrem
Ivy Oehl
Lavaca County
Johnson
Stevenson
Twin Girls Born Here Sunday
Twin girls born to Mr and Mrs Frank Lehnert Jr in Moulton at Dr Hugo J Strieder Hospital Sunday August 29 Charlene arrived at 2 05 PM weighing 4 lb 3 oz Marlene followed at 2 07 PM weighing 3 lb 10 oz The mother is the former Miss Evelyn Koch
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Frank Lehnert Jr
Witting
Hugo J. Strieder
Moulton
Charlene
Marlene
Evelyn Koch
Kocians Welcome Son At Moulton Hospital
A seven pound three ounce son was born to Mr and Mrs Evan Kocian of Houston at the Dr Hugo J Strieder Hospital in Moulton on Monday August 30 at 3 15 P M The mother is the former Miss Tillie Gast
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Evan Kocian
Houston
Hugo J. Strieder
Moulton
Tillie Gast
Charles Evans Hughes Dies at 38 Years Old
Charles Evans Hughes, 38, famed jurist and former New York governor, died in Osterville Massachusetts on August 27. He served as secretary of state in the Harding and Coolidge cabinets and nearly won the presidency in 1916 as the electoral vote stood 277 for Wilson and 254 for Hughes.
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Charles Evans Hughes
United States Supreme Court
Osterville
Mass
New York
Wilson
Hughes
Shiner Public School Honors Graduate Dolores Wagner
Miss Dolores Wagner daughter of Mr and Mrs Ad Wagner of Moulton was among the diploma candidates at the summer session close. She completed Government Civics and American History.
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Dolores Wagner
Ad., A. Wagner
Moulton
Shiner Public School
Wagner
Joosts Welcome Son David Lee
Mr and Mrs Woodrow Joost announce the birth of a 9 pound son at 6 30 PM on Thursday August 26 at the hospital. The baby’s name is David Lee and this makes two boys in the family.
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Mrs. Joost
Woodrow Joost
Hugo J. Strieder
David Lee
Hruska Buys Ground to Build Home in Southern Town
To Erect Home Lad Hruska buys a plot from Frank Simper in the southern town area. He plans to build a residence as soon as building materials arrive.
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Lad Hruska
Frank Simper
Mr. Hruska
San Marcos Woman Recovers After Shiner Appendectomy
Mrs. Wesley Elliott of San Marcos underwent an appendectomy at Shiner Hospital and is reported to be recovering nicely.
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Wesley Elliott
San Marcos
Shiner Hospital
Moulton Lions Club Sponsoring Local Softball Tournament
The Fats and Leans played a high scoring softball game with the Fats winning 14 to 13. The Leans staged a late surge with eleven runs in the seventh inning but could not overcome an early ten run deficit.
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Fats Subdue
Leans
Sodality Beats Johnnie's Store in Softball Clash
The Sodality softball team defeated Johnnie's Store team of Komensky 10 to 1 Thursday night. Johnnie's Store scored in the first inning and then went scoreless. Sodality tallied one in the first, three in the second, three in the third, and three in the fifth.
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Sodality
Johnnie’s Store
Komensky
Sodality Takes First Game in Play-off
The Sodality beat V. F. W 14 to 13 to take an early lead in the Moulton Softball League championship playoff. Batter ies: Sodality Kouba Matocha Dullye. V. F. W. Henrichs Keil Kubicek.
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Sodality
Moulton
V.F.W
Kouba
Matocha
Dullye
Vv. F. W
Uhenrichs, Keil and
Kubicek
Additional Compensation Notice Under Public Law 877
Veterans advised of possible additional compensation under Public Law 877 for dependents. Claimants must prove relationships within three months after September 1, 1948. Send name, claim number, and dependent names to the Veterans Administration file holder. Contact your Veterans County Service Office for details.
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Veterans Administration
Veterans Administration Office
Veterans County Service Office
Emil J. Polasek
Veterans County Service Officer
Moulton Hosts First Invitation Softball Tournament
The Moulton Lions Club sponsors a five game invitation softball tournament at the local lighted field on September 9 11 14 16 and 18. Flatonia Praha Schulenburg Tralleitsville Sublime Shiner and Moulton have accepted invitations with more teams expected. Trophies awarded for winners and a consolation trophy as well.
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Moulton
Moulton Lions Club
Flatonia
Praha
Schulenburg
Tralleitsville
Sublime
Shiner
Dibble Holmgreen Wedding At Flatonia Church
Miss Geraldine Dibble and Richard John Holmgreen wed at the Methodist Church in Flatonia on August 28. The ceremony featured a double ring rite with Rev. Hightower officiating, a reception at the minister’s home, and plans for a September 3 departure to New Braunfels before settling in Bryan, Texas.
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Flatonia
Geraldine Dibble
F. W. Dibble
Moulton
Richard John Holmgreen
Bryan
Texas
Estella Key
University of Texas
Joe F N
Mr. Hightower
Hightower
New Braunfels
Moulton Observes First Labor Day Holiday
A majority of Moulton business houses will close Monday September 6 in observance of Labor Day marking the town's first ever Labor Day observance.
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Moulton
Larkin Family Welcomes Daughter Judith Mary
Mr and Mrs E J Larkin of Santa Clair California celebrate the arrival of their eight pound five ounce daughter Judith Mary born August 15 The mother is former Miss Mabel Marie Fehrenkamp daughter of Mr and Mrs Louis Fehrenkamp of Moulton
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E. J. Larkin
Santa Clair
California
Judith Mary
Mabel Marie Fehrenkamp
Louis Fehrenkamp
Moulton
Families from Hallettsville and San Antonio Spend Sunday Visits
Mr and Mrs George Machart of Hallettsville visited Emil Charba and family on Sunday. Adolph Pila James Haverda and Louis Kuntschik also spent Sunday visiting in San Antonio.
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George Machart
Hallettsville
Emil Charba
Adolph Pila
James Haverda
Louis Kuntschik
San Antonio
Merrem Family Trip Highlighted by San Antonio Visit
Mr and Mrs Malvin K Merrem and daughter Renee spent Sunday and Monday in San Antonio as guests of Mr and Mrs D M White and Mr T Merrem.
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Malvin K. Merrem
Renee
San Antonio
D. M. White
T. Merrem
Koudelka Family Weekend Visit Noted in Houston
Mr and Mrs Robert Koudelka and son David of Houston spent the past weekend with Mr and Mrs Frank Koudelka and daughter Lorene and Mr and Mrs Eddie Koudelka and daughter Gladyann.
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Robert Koudelka
David
Houston
Frank Koudelka
Lorene
Eddie Koudelka
Gladyann
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