State Superintendent Woods Announces School Bus Safety Rules
Austin August 13 The State Superintendent L A Woods announced strict new school bus safety regulations drawn under the Uniform Traffic Code. Drivers must escort children crossing highways in heavy traffic, undergo first aid training, and hold Red Cross certificates. Buses must pass fall inspections and repainting to chrome color by January 1 1948 with eight inch black letters. Semaphore arms and proper lighting are required for after sunset operations.
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Austin
L. A. Woods
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Woods
Col
Homer Garrison
Department of Public Safty
American Red Cross
Texas Highway Patrol
Airports face limited funding as 908 projects approved
The Civil Aeronautics Administration cannot approve all airport proposals for cities and states, approving 908 airports for construction or improvement by next June 30 at an estimated federal cost of 66.75 million. Local governments will provide 70.235 million, with a federal aid backlog of 250 million. The piece also comments on gender attitudes at weddings, noting women cry while men stay dry eyed.
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Civil Aeronautics Administration
Civil Aeronutics Authority
Detroit Heat Sparks Sympathy For 27 000 Laid Off Workers
A Midwest editor notes 27 000 Detroit area auto workers were laid off due to 88 degree heat. He laments the hardship and contrasts it with farmers enduring 110 degree temperatures while working hay in barns. He suggests farmers should count their blessings.
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Detroit
Midwest
Thompson Buys Spraying Machine for Cattle and Trees
J. K. Thompson of near Moulton says he bought a power spraying machine and will spray cattle at farmers' farms for a fee. He uses DDT in line with A. and M. College rules and claims better and longer lasting results. Thompson will also spray pecan trees this fall and will be in town Saturday for bookings.
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J. K. Thompson
Moulton
The
Eagle
Thompson
Catholic Church Feast Set for September 14 in Moulton
The Catholic congregation of Moulton plans an elaborate feast at Herman Park on Sunday September 14.
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Moulton
Herman Park
New Traffic Law Tightens Rules for Road Hogs
The new traffic law taking effect September 5 tightens road use rules. Drivers must stay right except to pass or at certain conditions, with the middle lane used only for passing or left turns when clear. Right of way favors the car on the right. signals become mandatory. rural stop signs now require a full stop. Buses and trucks must have visible signals. farm trucks with wide bodies may need adjustments. An additional article will cover equipment requirements for all vehicles.
Battleship Texas Fund Drive to Begin September 15
The Battleship Texas fund drive opens September 15 to raise 225000 for berthing near San Jacinto battleground and one year of maintenance. Texans respond nationwide. donations go to Allan H. King at First National Bank Houston.
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Boston
Texas
Lone Star
San Jacinto Battleground
Allan H. King
First National Bank
Houston
U. S. Navy
Texas Commission
Oliver Wendel Holmes
New York
Block Island
Price
U. S
Constable resigns in Moulton after third term
Constable Joe Kubenka Jr of Precinct 6 Moulton submitted his resignation to the commissioners court on Monday effective immediately. He was serving his third term and no successor had been appointed.
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Joe Kubenka Jr
Moulton
Commissioners Court
Kubenka
Mrr and Kurtz Move to Moulton After Purchasing Mueller Property
Move to Town Mrr and Mrs Jake Kurtz long time Sulphur Park Pool operators purchase the H F Mueller place on Highway 95 and relocate to Moulton this past week.
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Mrr
Jake Kurtz
Moulton
H. F. Mueller
Highway 95
St. Josephs School Opens September 9
St. Josephs School will open the 1947 48 scholastic session Tuesday September 9. Teachers listed include Sister Eunice first and second grades Sister Dympna third and fourth grades Sister Rosaria fifth and sixth grades and Sister Rita seventh and eighth grades.
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Eunice
Dympna
Rosaria
Rita
Firemen's Dance Draws Large Crowd at Herman Park
The annual Firemen's Dance at Herman Park Hall Sunday night drew a large crowd with 755 tickets sold. Net proceeds totaled $255.87.
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Herman Park Hall
Dr Fred Berkenhoff Opens Optometry Office in Shiner
Dr Fred Berkenhoff a Shiner native opens an optometry office in Shiner on September 2. He will conduct eye examinations fit glasses and duplicate lenses. Office hours are 8 30 AM to 5 30 PM. Dr Berkenhoff also speaks Czech.
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Fred Berkenhoff
Shiner
Berkenhoff
Mrs Ray Seibert Leaves for Manila
Mrs. Ray Seibert and her son Terry travel with Mrs. William Schmeltekopf of Kyle Texas to California. They will board a boat to Manila to join Captain Ray Seibert, stationed there. Tuesday September 9.
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Ray Seibert
Terry
William Schmeltekopf
Kyle
Texas
California
Simper Families Return From California Visit
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Simper of Moulton and Mr. and Mrs. Isador Simper of Shiner have returned from a trip to California.
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Frank Simper
Moulton
Isador Simper
Shiner
California
High School Registering This Saturday For Courses
High School students statewide register this Saturday starting at 9:00 a.m. Those within the city of Moulton register 9:00 to 12:00 noon with rural students able to sign up any time until 4:00 p.m. Classes begin Tuesday September 9. All pupils dismissed at noon Tuesday and no Monday session. Buses run first on Tuesday at about 7:00 a.m. to reach 8:30 a.m. instruction.
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Moulton
Mrs Vince Pavlicek Dies at Shiner
Mrs. Vince Pavlicek died at her son in law and daughter’s home in Shiner on Wednesday August 27. Funeral services were held August 28 at the Siems home with Rev. Edwin J. Oelke officiating. Interment followed in Shiner S.P.I.S.T. cemetery. She was born in Prague and aged 84 years 5 months 9 days. Survivors include three daughters and three sons with relatives from Moulton attending the funeral.
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Dione
Vince Pavlicek
Herbert Siems
Shiner
Siems
Edwin J. Oelke
S.P.I.S.T
Pavlicek
Prague
Czechoslovakia
Rural teacher trustee meeting announced for September at Hallettsville
A rural teacher trustee meeting is set for Saturday morning September 13 in Hallettsville District Court Room starting at 9 o'clock. The event invites local teachers and trustees to discuss district affairs.
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Rural Teacher Trustee Meeting
Hallettgsville
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Municipal Auditorium
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Constable
Moulton Lions Club
Moulton Softball League
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Legion
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Sodality
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PTA
Komensky
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P.T.A
Cattlemen Praha
All Stars
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Moulton Eagle
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Lions
St. Joseph's School
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Manila
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