Moulton Voters Approve Waterworks Bond Issue
The article notes a bond issue vote by Moulton taxpayers to fund waterworks improvements. It also reports a family business change with Weldon Knape acquiring half interest in The Moulton Eagle. The sale aims to strengthen local press and maintain prompt printing services while preserving publication policy and community focus.
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Moulton Eagle Publishing and Printing
Weldon Knape
Weldon
Eagle
Moulton High School
San Antonio Business College
Moulton
Voting strength and poll tax figures for Lava County 1946
Election data show Lava County with a voting strength of 6 694 and poll tax records totaling 6 665 exemptions plus 29. The figures reflect 1946 fiscal data for the county's electorate.
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Lavaca
Planes Cross Nation in Just Over Seven Hours
News reports that planes now cover the nation in a fraction over seven hours at an average speed around 320 miles per hour, highlighting faster transcontinental air travel and improving cross country connections.
Lavaca County couples receive March marriage licenses
Twenty couples in Lavaca County were issued marriage licenses in March as they begin their wedded journey. The Eagle wishes them smooth sailing ahead.
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Lavaca
FFA Project Show Delights Moulton With Strong Entries
The FFA project show drew high quality entries and strong participation. Prize money funded by progressive citizens of Moulton supported the event.
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FFA
Moulton
Memorial cenotaph for President Roosevelt planned in Austin
A memorial cenotaph to the late President Franklin Delano Roosevelt will be erected on the state capitol grounds at Austin. The contract has been let and construction is expected to begin shortly.
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Sranklin Delano Roosevelt
State Capitol
Austin
Gonzales High School Band Shines In Parade And Concert
The Gonzales High School Band covered itself with glory during the parade and concert here Saturday. A good school band is one of a town's best sources of advertising. Every town should have a school band.
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Gonzales
Moulton Faces Housing Shortage Amid Boom Prospects
The town of Moulton may see a rapid building boom once a key material arrives. A housing shortage is acute as families relocate after failing to find suitable living quarters.
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Moulton
FFA project show parade winds through Moult on Saturday
Several thousand people witnessed the FFA project show parade winding through Moult streets. Many city businesses closed for the event as the procession passed by.
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FFA Project
Moult
Moulton voters approve $33,000 waterworks revenue bonds
The property tax paying voters of Moulton approved a revenue bond issue of 33 000 to extend and improve the waterworks system. The vote stood 78 for and 1 against. Election officers were Edwin A Jaeggli presiding judge G J Bohnenkamp judge and George Baur and Frank Jilek Jr clerks.
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Moulton
Edwin A. Jaeggli
G.j.bohnenkamp
George Baur
Frank Jilek Jr
Accidental Gun Shot Wounds Gladys Cervenka at Wiener Roast
Miss Gladys Cervenka was accidentally shot by a 22 caliber rifle during a wiener roast near Cistern. The hollow point bullet struck her liver. she was taken to Shiner Hospital where surgery was performed. Her condition improved Tuesday night and recovery is hoped.
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Cistern
Gladys Cervenka
Shiner
Moulton School Trustees Are Re-elected
In Moulton the school election saw two incumbents re-elected. Arnold Freytag won 28 votes and Lee Jarosek 30 votes. Other candidates Frank Biehunko C. C. Orts and Albert Pustejovsky each drew one vote. Election officers were G. J. Bohnenkamp presiding judge, with George Baur and Frank Jilek Jr. as clerks.
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Moulton
Arnold Freytag
Lee Jarosek
Frank Biehunko
C. C. Orts
Albert Pustejovsky
Back In Service Sails for England in World War II recall
Pvt. Johnnie F. Eilert, a World War II veteran who re-enlisted, sailed for England on March 27. He is the son of Mr and Mrs August Eilert of Moulton.
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Pvt
Johnnie F. Eilert
England
August Eilert
Moulton
Town to close stores for Good Friday observance
Moulton merchants agree to close at 12 noon on April 19 and stay closed until the next morning to mark Good Friday.
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Moulton
Moulton Lions Club Holds Regular Meeting
The Moulton Lions Club met for the month’s first gathering at the homemaking cottage. Members served dinner and discussed the upcoming Tom Tom Celebration in Yoakum. Dr Delaney shared insights on international conditions in Russia Iran and China.
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Moulton Lions Club
Eugenia Ermis
Beatrice Flessner
Anita Jemelka
Peggy Jean Lehne
Rose Nell Orts
Dorothy Pyland
Glady Ann Tupa
Gladys Wotipka
R. J. Etlinger
Paul F. Gustwick
J. W. Stewart
Chas. W. Delaney
Tom
Etlinger Propels Chicago Merchandise Trip
E. J. Etlinger left for Chicago on Monday to purchase goods for the E. J. Etlinger and Son store. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Miculka of Ronsanky visited Mr. and Mrs. Malvin Merrem from Saturday through Sunday.
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E. J. Etlinger
Chicago
E. J. Etlinger & Son
Charles Miculka
Ronsanky
Malvin Merrem
Mrs Helms Visits To Help Father Ill At Home
Mrs P A Helms and her daughter Charlene arrived from Elgin to assist her father P Hanssen who is reported quite ill at his residence.
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P. A. Helms
Charlene
Elgin
P. Hanssen
Cuero man visits parents in Moulton
Anthony Miculka of Cuero spent Sunday in Moulton visiting his parents Mr. and Mrs. Frank Miculka. He is employed by the Coca Cola Company there.
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Anthony Miculka
Cuero
Moulton
Frank Miculka
Coca Cola Company
American Cancer Society Seeks $12 Million in April Drive
The American Cancer Society aims to raise 12 million dollars during April to fund cancer research and programs. Lee Jarosek is named chairman for Moulton with a 200 dollar local quota set.
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American Cancer Society
Lee Jarosek
Moulton
Fire Department Sets Annual Dance at Herman Park Hall
The Moulton Fire Department prepares for its annual dance to be held at Herman Park Hall on Sunday night May 5.
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Moulton
Herman Park Hall
Taylor Man Dies in Plane Crash Near Luling
Leroy Nachlinger 31 of Taylor Texas died from injuries after a plane crash between Luling and San Marcos on Sunday March 31. His companion survived with minor injuries. Surviving family includes parents A. F. Nachlinger and Mrs. Nachlinger, a son Ned, brother Jessie Nachlinger and sister Mrs Harry Gillum. Funeral attendees from Moulton included Louis Fehrenkamp Henry Fehrenkamp Frank Biehunke Jr G. J. Bohnenkamp Charles Lueke Arnold Freytag and John Freytag.
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Leroy Nachlinger
Taylor
Texas
Luling
San Marcos
A. F. Nachlinger
Ned
Jessie Nachlinger
Harry Gillum
Moulton
Louis Fehrenkamp
Henry Fehrenkamp
Frank Biehunke Jr
G. J. Bohnenkamp
Charles Lueke
Arnold Freytag
John Freytag
Lions Club Fetes Gonzales Band at Mutton Barbecue
The Moulton Lions Club hosted a noon mutton barbecue at Sulphur Park to honor the Gonzales School Band. The event featured the band providing music for the FFA Show Saturday afternoon.
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Lions Club Fetes Gonzales Band
Moulton Lions Club
Gonzales
Sulphur Park
FFA
Couple from Hallettsville visit Ed Biehunko home
Mr. and Mrs. Chas Eissler Mrs Emil Appelt and Mrs Henry Muenster all of Halletts ville visited in the home of Mr and Mrs Ed Biehunko Thursday of last week in a social call.
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Chas. Eissler
Emil Appelt
Henry Muenster
Hallettsville
Ed. Biehunko
Texas Voting Strength Climbs in 1946 Primaries
The Texas comptroller announced an estimated voting strength of 1,838,596 for the 1946 primaries and general election, exceeding 1944 figures by more than 250,000, signaling a substantial increase in electoral participation.
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Austin
Texas
Comptroller
Oak Grove PTA Sets Last Social Meeting
The Oak Grove Parent-Teacher Association will hold its final social gathering on Thursday, April 11. Every patron is urged to bring a contribution for the social.
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Oak Grove
Parent- Teacher Association
Local servicemen visit office after discharge
Preston Holmes of Alice and Vernon Holmes of Gonzales were pleasant callers at this office Tuesday. Both men were recently discharged from the armed forces.
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Preston Holmes
Alice
Vernon Holmes
Gonzales
Strauss Seeks Re-Election in Democratic Primary
County Clerk Charles Strauss of Hallettsville campaigned in Moulton last Thursday and announced his bid for re-election in the upcoming Democratic primary.
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Charles Strauss
Hallettsville
Moulton
Strauss
Kubenka Couple Escort Hirsch Home From Texas Hospital
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Kubenka Jr. accompanied Alfred Hirsch on his return from Legion Texas last week Wednesday after about a month of treatment.
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Joe Kubenka Jr
Legion
Texas
Alfred Hirsch
Boethel Campaigning for County Attorney Post
Paul C. Boethel of Halletts ville visited Moulton on Tuesday to conduct business as he pursues the Democratic nomination for county attorney in the upcoming primary election.
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Paul C. Boethel
Hallettsville
Moulton
Boethel
Birthday Anniversary for Mr William Darilek and Families
Birthday celebration honors Mr William Darilek on his 78th birthday at the home of Mr and Mrs Emil Darilek. Attendees include the Darilek families from Schulenburg San Antonio Hallettsville Wharton East Bernard and Mr and Mrs Emil Darilek Jr. The gathering featured a sumptuous dinner and supper.
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William Darilek
Schulenburg
Vladimir Darilek
San Antonio
Otto Pagel
Hallettsville
R. Mikus
Wharton
Lillian Darilek
Aug. Klecka
East Bernard
Emil Darilek Jr
Emil Darilek
Mr. Darilek
Moulton Man Stationed at Pisa
Pvt. Julius J. Anderle husband of Mrs. Lillie Anderle of Moulton is stationed at Pisa Italy.
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Moulton
Pisa
Julius J. Anderle
Lillie Anderle
Italy
Flower of the Ranch at Komensky School Play
Komensky high school students will present The Flower of the Ranch on Sunday April 14 at 8 00 P M in a school performance.
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Komensky School
Moulton FFA Show Draws Visitors From Many Places
The FFA project show under Lions Club auspices drew broad attendance in Moulton. Beef calves hogs sheep dairy stock and poultry entries were auctioned with high prices. Willis Barfield of Cuero served as auctioneer as a parade and band performance accompanied the event.
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FFA
Lions Club
Moulton
Willis Barfield
Cuero
H. R. Shelly
Norman Uhr
United States Army Recruiting Service
Victoria
Gonzales
Geier-Merrem Post
American Legion
Moulton Fire Department
Raymond Berkenhoff
Eagle Office
Emil Jaluska
Lee Jarosek
Moulton Motor
Anton Falusek
E. J. Etlinger
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Fred Osterloh
Mary Rosenaver
Europe
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PTA
The
Moulton Future
Wm. Lee Young
Joe’s Chevrolet
Moulton Motor Sales
Marguerite Boehm
J. W. Pyland
Arlene Biehunke
JoAnn Eberhard
Mary
Wm. Wachtendorf
August Etlinger
Emil Barak
Jimmie Few
Bonnie Lou Reindl
Jimmie Holub
Don Huber
Allen Kreidler
F. K. Hrnek
Daniel Bevan
Moulton Cotton Oil Mill Co
Emanuel Ermis
Cuero Auction Co
James Maresh
Kenneth Freytag
Willie Maresh
J.T. Jaeggli & Son
Alves Pietsch
James Koiar
Daniel Brom
R. B. Papacek
Erwin Kouba
Billy Manning
Meyer
Henry Wieting
J.kurtz
Kotzebue Drug Co
Milton Mikulencak
Lion’s Club
John Lewis Bevan
John Bartos
Otto Fehrenkamp
Moulton Lion’s Club
Francis Fisbeck
G. G. Fisbeck
Willibald Kleihegi
F. T. Barta
Ed. Pundt Jr
Ed. Pundt Sr
Fr. Wendel
Frank Barta
George Kubicek
J. L. Meyer
Lester Zimmermann
Johnny Bohuslav
Marvin Rothbauer
Farmers and Merchants State Bank
E. A. Jaeggi
Moulton Grain Co
Hilton Hornshu
Emil Krejci
Willie Boehm
E. A. Jaeggli
Fay Autry
Kenwood Laqua
Moulton Poultry
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