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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1946
Page
1
An election will be held at the Bank Building on Saturday, April 6, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. to elect two trustees for the Moulton Independent School District. Terms of Arnold Freytag and Lee Jarosek expire. both seek re-election.
Lavaca County marks its centennial since creation on April 6, 1846 when formed from Fayette, Gonzales, Victoria, Jackson and Colorado counties. The first tax assessor listed 140 taxpayers with 304 slaves, 412 horses and mules, and 3,581 cattle. Today the population stands near 25,000 with assessed value between 13 and 14 million dollars and true valuation around 32.765 million.
President Truman indefinitely delays the May atomic bomb test planned in the Pacific Ocean. Reports say about sixty congressmen wish to witness the test but cannot leave Washington in May for legislative duties. A permanent call off is considered.
Figures from Army Navy Marine Corps Red Cross and other agencies show 386000 pints of high perishability blood flown overseas for U S forces. Navy medical stores air shipments total 1287056 pounds from fall 1942 to June 30 1945. Army air moved 6000000 pounds of medical supplies from England to the continent from Aug 1 to Dec 25 1944.
James O. Monroe argues citizens should accept higher taxes to pay war debt rather than rely on price controls. He contends price controls cause wage limits and hinder industry, violating government duties in America.
The Moulton Lions Club approved a parade for the FFA Project Show on Saturday April 6 with E A Oehl named parade marshal. The Red Cross drive raised about 475 dollars with more contributions expected. Committee members and plans for Yoakum Tomato celebration and senior girl duchess selection were announced along with renewal of the Lions Club Jersey animal policy.
The Moulton P T A will hold its regular meeting in the high school gym on Tuesday April 9 at 730 PM. Rev Joseph Kopp will discuss Lets Get Rid of Prejudice. Homemaking Department under Miss Anita Richter will present numbers. Flatonia High School Glee Club will sing. Election of officers. All interested invited.
Pvt Julius J Anderle husband of Mrs Willie Anders of Moulton arrived safely in Naples Italy and has been assigned to the 342 MPE G Co a unit in the Peninsular Base section He entered the service May 14 1945.
Miss Alice Arnim of Houston and Mrs Pennie Rae Nail of Pasadena Texas spent Sunday in the E O Arnim home.
Dorothy Pyland and Marjorie Papacek took first in typing. Mildred Krejci and Adella Machart won senior spelling. Rose Nell Orts led junior girls declamation. Francis Fisbeck and Willibald Kleihege placed second in high school number sense. Arlene Biehunke and Betty Jane Batey were third in seventh and eighth grade spelling. Oscar Darilek was third in junior high boys declamation. Allen Krejci won story telling. Weimar leads all around with 281.5 points followed by Waelder and Moulton with 162 points.
Seaman first class Emanuel Silba son of Mr and Mrs Fidencio Silba received his discharge from the United States Navy March 9 at Camp Wallace Texas. He served two years eight months and twenty eight days with time in the Pacific theater.
George Koudelka M P in the United States Army was discharged March 28 at Fort Sam Houston San Antonio after 3 years 6 months 20 days of service. He served seven months overseas in India and China and is the son of Mr and Mrs Anton Koudelka.
Fourteen thousand bales of cotton were ginned in Lavaca County from the 1945 crop, up from eleven thousand six hundred forty-nine bales in 1944. The report notes the year over year increase in Lavaca county ginning activity.
Miss Beatrice Cinadr returns to San Antonio Friday after a brief visit with her father Frank A Cinadr. She has accepted employment with the Southwestern Bell Telephone Company in San Antonio.
Mr and Mrs Emil Helweg of Corpus Christi Mr Charles Hartman and family of Shiner Mr Melvin Helweg and family of Waelder spent last week Tuesday with Mrs F J Helweg upon her 76th birthday anniversary.
Ed Kolar complimented the Moulton High School Bobkatz district champions with a barbecue at Pundt's Cafe Tuesday evening. Those present included the Bobkatz first and second strings the Pep Squad leaders two managers Coach and Mrs Merrem and daughter Mr and Mrs J W Pyland and daughter and son Mr and Mrs Ed Kolar and Mr and Mrs Kenward Kolar.
Albert Ermis announces his candidacy for re election to the office of County Commissioner for Lavaca County Precincts 2 and 6. He cites past service on a cash basis, road maintenance with older equipment, and hopes for new loading equipment to improve future service. He pledges impartiality and asks for support in the Democratic primary on July 27, 1946.
Clarence Jaroszewski was elected commander of the newly organized post at Thursday night’s meeting. Emil J. Jaluska became quartermaster and Emil F. Kaluza was named adjutant. Additional officers to be elected at the next gathering. Members welcome new applicants via the officers.
City Marshal Henry Krueger last week marked off eight foot wide parking lanes through the business section of Moulton. The new lanes aim to streamline parking with motorists expected to follow established rules and regulations.
Charles Pustejovsky a petty officer third class received his discharge from the States Navy Tuesday March 12 at Camp Wallace Texas after nearly two years of service He is the son of Mr and Mrs Albert Pustejovsky
Three aldermen Vladike Boehm R B Papacek and Julius Krejcim were re elected Tuesday for terms expiring this year. Boehm and Papacek each polled 20 votes and Krejci 19 of 20 votes. Election officers were George von Lienen presiding judge G J Bohnenkamp and Geo Baur clerks.
Funeral services for Mrs. W. H. Zschappel who died after a month’s illness at Millroy Hospital Brenham were held Monday at 4 P.M. Survivors include two sons Herman L. and S. W. and a grandson Robert Zschappel, along with two sisters, two brothers, and other relatives. Attendees from here included Dr. Sam Jaeggli and Mrs. E. A. Jaeggli, Mrs. R. Jaeggi, and Mrs. W. K. Richter.
Moulton businesses will shut at 12 00 noon on April 19 and stay closed until the next morning as the town observes Good Friday.
E T Merrem of Rosenberg and former Moulton resident marked his 86th birthday on March 3. He anticipates hosting relatives and friends during a summer visit.
J W Pyland was re-elected by the school board to head the Moulton Public School teaching staff for the 1946 47 scholastic term at a meeting held Thursday night last week.
All details are set for the FFA Project Show at Recreation Grounds Moulton on Saturday April 6. The Gonzales High School Band will lead a 1 PM parade starting 12 30 PM from Moulton High School and a downtown concert precedes the event. Cattle hog sheep and poultry entries are strong with about $185 in prizes funded by local business people. Judging begins at 9 AM with G C King judging poultry and Dan Snyder and John V Lindsey judging livestock. Auction at 1 30 PM led by Willis Barfield. Public invited. come early stay late.
On Sunday April 7 at 10 00 A M a class of children will be examined at the Lutheran Church preparatory to confirmation. The confirmants are Francis Fisbeck Otto Fehrenkamp Thomas Beale Jr Edwin Lilie Adolf Kiesel Kirby Wagner Eugene Zimmermann Emma Beale JoAnn Eberhardt Dorothy Lilie Rose Nell Orts Ja Nell Pietsch Iris Wiedemann Peggy Lehne Willie Mae Kortwig.
Daniel Jemelka, son of Mr. and Mrs. Rud Jemelka of Shiner, is en route to the states after fourteen months in Europe.
The Novohrad PTA met on March 14 and handled several business matters including bill payments. A post meeting party followed. The last meeting is set for April 2. The Novohrad 4-H Club met March 13 with Mr. Lindsey and Miss Ritter. Lindsey spoke on livestock improvements and contests for boys while Ritter addressed girls on “How to Look Your Best.”
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