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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1942
Page
1
A tropical hurricane swept through Texas causing extensive damage in Moulton with the Sam and Will Moore Institute roof damaged and windows broken. Across the region farms lost cotton and corn fields, telephones failed, and several coastal towns reported high wind speeds up to 100 mph.
The scrap metal drive begins in Moulton on Thursday and runs through the week. Gather all scrap metal to help Moulton contribute to the nation-wide effort and support the war, with every meter brought in aiding the cause.
University of Texas Bureau of Business Research reports total income for Texas farmers in the first seven months of 1942 at 334 million 432 thousand dollars, up from 206 million 979 thousand for the same period in 1941. Increases were recorded in every section of the state.
The opening date is September 16 and state law sets shooting hours from 7 A M to sunset while federal law fixes hours from sunrise to sunset. Since sunrise can occur after 7 A M during part of the season hunters are advised to follow the federal hours to avoid violations.
Dr John Garland Flowers became president of SWTTC on September 1 succeeding Dr C B Evans who led the college for 31 years. Evans will continue as President Emeritus and Flowers is a former student of the college.
The Wednesday night event sponsored by the Moulton Lions Club drew many visitors from neighboring communities. Patrons enjoyed the program and carried home fond memories. Proceeds will fund an observation tower for the Aircraft Warning Post.
A public notice instructs car owners to purchase and display a car use stamp on the windshield and to record the stamp number for future reference. Lost stamps require reporting to the Collector of Internal Revenue in Austin with the loss details. If the stamp number is unavailable, another stamp must be bought, as post offices keep no identity or purchase records.
Lavaca County War Price and Rationing Board chair man L. H. Meinert reminds filling stations laundries shoe repair shops dry cleaners and all service providers to file ceiling price lists with the county board before midnight September 10. Guests may visit the county office to obtain a sample showing how to fill the statements. Every consumer business is mobilized on the inflation front.
E A Arnim a Flatonia merchant and banker died at LaGrange hospital Sunday August 30 aged 86 years 8 months and 20 days Funeral services were held at the family home in Flatonia Tuesday September 1 at 1030 AM with burial in Flatonia City Cemetery Survived by his wife Paula Arnim two sons BE A Arnim of La Grange and Pvt J D Arnim of Camp Cooke California one daughter Mrs John Bludworth of San Antonio He had many friends across Texas.
The Moulton Public Schools will open the 1942 43 scholastic session on Monday September 14, Superintendent Stanley F. Cernosek announces. Additional information will appear in these columns next week.
The Moulton Fire Department sponsors a dance at Herman Park Hall on Sunday night September 6. Old-time and modern music provided by the Henry Brosch orchestra. Net proceeds benefit the fire department. Public invited to attend.
Master Sergeant John Lewis Jaeggli son of Mr and Mrs J T Jaeggli of Moulton has not been heard from since December 18 He was reported as a prisoner of the Japs at Shanghai but relatives failed to reach him by cablegram efforts to contact him have been unsuccessful
Mrs. Sherrod Harris of Cuero representing the NYA called at The Eagle office in town Tuesday. NYA offers courses in welding sheet metal work machine shop and aircraft radio. Boys and girls interested should contact NYA. Mrs Harris will be in Moulton each Monday.
Gordon Norman son of Mrs. F A Norman of Dallas and nephew of Mrs J T Jaeggis of Moulton has been reported missing in action by the war department. Mrs Norman has not heard from her son since November.
Miss Cassie Ann Sockwell longtime resident of this community died Tuesday after an illness of two weeks at age 66. Funeral services were held at Old Moulton Baptist Church Wednesday with Rev. C. E. Bottorff officiating and burial in Moulton Public Cemetery. She is survived by her mother Mrs. W. W. Sockwell, three sisters Mrs. H. Y. Sloman, Mrs. E. D. Pogue, Miss Lillie Sockwell, and two brothers Hicks Sockwell and Pren Sockwell.
Arthur Wacker, 61 years, 4 months and 15 days old, died of a heart attack at Bartlett on Monday August 24. He was a cousin of George Baur of Moulton. Burial was in North Belton Cemetery near Bartlett with Rev. E C Williams and Rev. Robert F Gribble officiating. Survivors include son Arthur Jr and sister Mrs A Gersbach, plus many relatives. Wacker worked in the Baur mercantile establishments about 37 years ago.
The scrap metal drive for Moulton and vicinity runs Thursday through Saturday. Sponsored by the Moulton Lions Club, it calls for residents to bring in scrap and support a community fundraiser.
San Antonio pastor BE Bottorff closed a successful summer revival at the Old Moulton Baptist Church last week. He was assisted by his son Rev Edgar Bottorff with Mrs R G Cameron Jr as pianist and Miss Evelyn Joy Wiseman and Miss Jewel Lockwell on music supports.
Mrs Albert Ermis wife of county commissioner candidate underwent a surgical operation at a Temple hospital two weeks ago. She is recovering well and expected to be discharged home in a few days.
The Moulton Lions Club sponsored an open air entertainment on Moore avenue drawing about 1000 people. Mayor Fehrenkamp praised defense drives while committees and FFA members planned scrap drive cooperation with James Jaeggli. Proceeds totaled around 74 dollars as audiences enjoyed educational films and a street carnival planned for October.
Lavaca county Democratic committee canvassed run-off returns in Hl lattsville. United States Senator O Daniel 2590, Allred 1987. Lieutenant Governor Smith 2602, Beck 1831. Railroad Commissioner Jester 1879, Brooks 2155. Constable Prec 6 Mladenka 159, Kubenka 392. Commissioner Prec 4 Gerdes 428, DeBord 488.
The Moulton Lions Club sponsors a scrap metal drive led by chairman James Jaeggli. Residents are urged to collect scrap metal from their premises to aid the war effort and help win the war sooner.
Miss Gladys Trojacek daughter of Mr and Mrs Joe Trojacek of Gedar Springs School underwent tonsil removal at Shiner Hospital and is reported recovering nicely.
Komensky school will begin the 1942 48 scholastic session Monday September 14. The faculty includes Elmo Meyer principal Miss Wilma Kloesel Miss Sybi Pustejovsky and Miss Anita Scha er Miss Barbar Netardus agigtants.
Navy announces enlistment for the Women’s Naval Reserve will start September 11 and training will begin October 9 at the University of Wisconsin Indiana University and Oklahoma A and M College.
Mr. and Mrs. Louis Knesek Jr. of Corpus Christi welcome a 7 pound baby girl named Ann born Friday August 28. Mrs. Knesek is formerly Miss Della Lehnert of Moulton.
Community asks donors to contribute one dollar per comfort kit for soldiers. Donations can be left at the local bank and each dollar will add the donor name to the kit inscription.
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