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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1938
Page
1
Lavaca County farmers are urged to provide farm numbers to ginners for reports to the county office. If farming on multiple farms, indicate which cotton came from each, using numbers found on acreage allotment notices, farm measurement letters, or selling permit cards.
The American Legion Department of Texas held its annual convention in Austin last week and elected Vincent Chiodo of Houston as state commander.
Nine marriage licenses were issued in Lavaca county during August, compared with ten in July. This brief notes the monthly change in licenses issued and records the local civil ceremony activity.
In Gonzales County Sheriffs race B Neigbors defeats R Vosburg with 2604 to 1977 votes. John M Mohrman wins over Conde Hoskins by 2978 to 1608. Otis Henderson defeats County Commissioner K L Jones of Precinct No 2.
The local Rotary club is sponsoring a lighted softball field for Hallettsville. Public subscriptions will cover the cost, repaid later from game admission proceeds. The city council will provide electricity for the lights.
The Catholic congregation of Moulton will hold its annual feast at Herman Park on Sunday September 11. Dinner and supper will be served and amusements of various kinds provided. The Parish Band directed by Ad. Darilek will furnish music.
Mrs. William A. Wyatt of San Marcos was elected department president of the Texas American Legion Auxiliary at the Austin convention by unanimous vote. She helped organize the local unit and has 15 years of active service in the organization.
Congressman J J Mansfield and John Burt of Columbus spent Friday afternoon in Mansfield mingling with local friends. Residents were glad to see him and enjoy the informal visit.
Hallettsville prepares for its 100th birthday with a two day observance on October 14 and 15 led by general chairman Bruno Cohn. Events include Miss Hallettsville contest, parades, a Kiddie Parade, fireworks, amateur hour, carnival rides, rodeo, band concerts, two dances, and cash prizes for parade entries. Governor elect W Lee O Daniel and County Attorney William W Allen are set to speak. Paul C Boethel to recount city history.
Henry D. Schodde, San Antonio S A L charter member, elected Bay Governor of Texas by the Sons of the American Legion encampment at the Texas American Legion convention in Austin. He served 35 months in World War I as Chief Yeoman USN attached to Admiral Sims, and is a charter member of Post 92 at Moulton. E. W. Phillips led the encampment sponsor squadron, noted for sports honors and cups won.
Mr. William Grants of Shiner was in Moulton on business Monday. He spoke with local residents and checked on community needs during his visit.
Notice sets September 20 1988 election for issuing twenty two thousand dollars in waterworks revenue bonds. It outlines bond terms up to 35 years at 4 percent, payment from water revenues, election procedures, polling places, and appointed managers.
Mayor and Mrs. F. T. Fehrenkamp of Moulton, renewing their 60th anniversary, were invited to State Fair of Texas Golden Jubilee Golden Wedding Day. Otto Harold, president, announced August 22 as the day. Invitations go to couples statewide and southwest for anniversaries beyond fifty years.
Mr and Mrs Malvin Merrem moved to Henkhaus last week to take teaching positions at Evergreen School.
An 8 pound girl named Janice King was born to Mr and Mrs Wilton Woods of San Antonio on September 2. Mrs Woods formerly Miss Virginia Bergfeld of Moulton.
Roosevelt may invite W Lee O’Daniel to the White House or Hyde Park after the Texas governor nomination bid. The president followed Texas campaign with interest and became familiar with the last primary through his son Elliott of Fort Worth.
In Hallettsville Texas on August 31 Mose Shelton was denied bond after an examining trial on murder charges related to the June 26 deaths of Evin Mae Shelton Lizzie Caesar and Charles A Williams. He was held for the fall term district court grand jury action without bond.
The prize-winning American Legion Band of Moulton will perform concert music for the annual firemen’s bazaar at Herman Park on Sunday October 9.
The Oak Grove School will open the 1938 39 term Monday morning September 19. An additional room was added to the schoolhouse this summer and Saturday September 10 is closing day at the school with all patrons urged to help.
The last surviving sister of President Grover Cleveland, Mrs Susan Cleveland Yeomans, celebrates her ninety fifth birthday in New York with all her children present.
State police estimate Texas motorists traveled 1,237,609,975 miles in July and consumed 91,674,818 gallons of gasoline, averaging 15.5 miles per gallon.
A Fot Sam Houston soldier Nelson Copp was licensed to preach at the quarterly conference of the Methodist Church held Friday night in Hallettaville Texas. The licensing committee included Reverends K C Minter W W Lipps J C Gibons and A Guy on. Copp is a Lavaca County native.
Reports from 48 states show 321 deaths over the Labor Day weekend with automobiles responsible for most fatalities. Safety warnings continue but the toll remains high, following 517 deaths during the previous July 4 holiday.
The school term begins Monday at 9 o'clock with students reporting to the High School Auditorium for a brief program and room assignments per Superintendent Cernosek. After registration there is no class work that day and all patrons are invited to the opening exercises at 9 A.M. to visit and support the school.
Baursville School will begin the 1938-39 term on Monday September 19. All students are asked to be present for enrollment on opening day.
Edward Haas Sr 81 died at home near Moulton Sunday night funeral held Tuesday at 9 60 with Catholic rites burial in Moulton Catholic Cemetery He was born in Boelten Austria came to the United States in 1883 lived in Schulenburg Hallettsville and Moulton Survived by wife five sons J J Frank Edward Rudolph Anton three daughters and many grandchildren The Eegie extends sympathy to the bereaved.
Mrs Ella E Lane of Shiner travels to Moulton for two days weekly. She teaches two days at Shiner High School and two days at St Lud Milas Academy in Shiner and intends to add two days in Moulton.
Marvin Fisbeck left Monday for Houston to attend a local business college and pursue studies. He is expected to return after completing the program and related courses.
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