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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1948
Page
1
The editor notes Texas had 1997 traffic fatalities in 1947 versus 1909 in 1946, accounts for one third of U S cotton, and one seventh of world cotton. It mentions long terraced farms, Spring Clean Up Week April 4–10, and local Good Friday observances. The piece closes by warning about the risk of another world war.
Census Bureau reports the US population at a record 145 340 000 and births reaching a postwar high of 3 908 000 in 1947. Lavaca County tax receipts total 7 326 as voting strength grows. Henry Strauss acquires stake in LaGrange Journal. he hails from Hallettsville and trained as a printer. Representative Thompson of the Ninth District backed a 4 600 000 000 tax cut bill. The piece notes postwar caution about aid to Europe and comments on furniture trends and tastes.
A persistent call grows to remove the federal tax on oleo. Observers track the proceeding with interest, wondering if this marks the first memory of a tax being repealed after its levying.
Remains of T 5 Victor A Palitza enroute home after death in France on July 8 1944. He served as a cook with the 90th Division and was inducted March 20 1942. The Future Farmers Fat Stock Show and Sale in Moulton April 7 will feature eight calves 18 hogs three sheep 12 capons by FFA and 4 H clubs with about 250 in prizes. A parade at 2 30 P M and auction at 8 P M.
An election will be held at Evergreen School on Saturday April 3 from 1 to 6 P.M. to elect one trustee for the Evergreen School District. Three candidates are listed: Louis Michalec seeking re election Jerry Havel and Alrt Machort.
Mr and Mrs Edwin J Knesek announce the engagement of their daughter Nola Mae to Mr John B Dunagin son of Mr and Mrs Bryce D Dunagin of San Antonio Texas The wedding is planned for April.
Mr and Mrs Roman J Dietschke welcomed a son at 11 40 P M on Saturday March 27 at Dr Strieder Hospital. The baby weighed 9 pounds 6 ounces and is named Leroy Ronnie. The mother is the former Miss Pauline Albrecht.
A son born to Mr and Mrs Joe F Svatek of Flatonia at Dr Strieder Hospital Moulton on Thursday March 25 at 7 40 PM weighing 7 pounds 12 ounces The newborn’s full name is Martin Robert Svatek.
Mr. C. C. Orts reports a Sinclair dealer meeting was held Tuesday night in Shiner City Hall. Attendees came from Gonzales Hallettsville Shiner and Moulton for a business session followed by a dinner at Meyers Cafe. Orts was recently appointed Sinclair agent for Lavaca County.
Decoration Day services will be held Sunday May 16. Vincent Boyce Rehmer of West Columbia Texas will deliver the memorial address.
Dickson School voters head to the polls on Saturday April 3 to elect one trustee for the district. Polls open until noon. incumbent Jacob Tousek seeks another term.
Paul H Fertsch announces his candidacy for re election as County Judge of Lavaca County. He cites past fiscal work and low taxes and asks voters in the Democratic Primary in July for support. He notes duties include presiding over the court probate civil and criminal matters and beer permits, and stresses honesty integrity and ability.
Adolph Fred Boehl a Westhoff resident died March 17 194? after a 12 day illness in Cuero Hospital He was 46 born January 1902 in Weimar to Mr and Mrs Fred Boehl He married Ella Mmoeder in 1928 and to them were born three children Surviving are his wife three sons LeRoy Victor and Ervin all in Westhoff his mother Mrs Fred Boehl of Moulton two brothers Edmund and Henry of Shiner two sisters Mrs Emil Behrlen of Shiner and Mrs Joe Vyoral of Moulton Funeral services were held at Freund Funeral Home and Lutheran Church Westhoff with burial in Westhoff Cemetery
Albert Ermis announces his candidacy for re election as County Commissioner for Lavaca County precincts 2 and 6. He argues he has managed on a cash basis, built sandrock roads, plans concrete pipe culverts to save on lumber, and promises continued service if elected. He cites weather and road conditions as factors and asks for votes in the July 1948 primary.
The regular meeting of Geier Merrem Post No 392 American Legion will be held Tuesday night April 6 at 8 o clock. Members are urged to attend and participate in all important matters. Veterans are welcome and invited to our meetings. Adj.
Easter egg hunt in Moulton drew large crowds with about 1600 eggs hidden on the Lions Club prairie. Children under 12 rushed the area at 3 00 P M with music from James Jaeggli and announcements by Malvin K Merrem.
A Texas Dairy Products Association event takes place in Shiner gymnasium on Tuesday April 6 at 5 00 PM. Lavaca and Spfiner trade dairy farmers are invited to learn about milk and cream quality improvements with a equipment display a quality cream film and a talk by Mr Fred Hansen. Waldrop Creamery will give away items and ice cream will be served.
Vernon Scraptorn Reaves, Lavaca County sheriff, announces candidacy for re election ahead of the July primary. She says she has served with honesty and fairness and asks for continued support and votes to keep law and order in the county.
N K Haverstock of Southwestern Bell outlined a plan to extend two wire rural service. A meeting at Moulton High School Auditorium on Monday April 5 at 8 P M invites all local residents to learn of plans and sign up.
The Catholic School Club will hold its regular meeting on Friday April 9 at 8 P M replacing the usual Wednesday slot. Members are cordially invited to attend.
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