Henry Peter Etlinger Dies at 40 After Long Illness
Henry Peter Heinie Etlinger of Yoakum died Sunday at Huth Memorial Hospital after a lengthy illness. Funeral services were held Tuesday at Yoakum St Joseph's Church and Moulton Catholic Cemetery with Rev. Jos Pustka, Rev. Gerald Boehm and Rev. Joseph Kopp officiating. He is survived by a sister Mrs Mary Ann White of Houston two brothers Edmund Etlinger of Seguin and Roosevelt Etlinger of Yoakum and stepmother Mrs Henry Etlinger of Moulton. parents predeceased him.
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Henry Peter
Heinie) Etlinger
Huth Memorial Hospital
Yoakum
R. J. Etlinger
West Grand Avenue
Yoakum St. Joseph’s Church
Moulton St. Joseph’s Church
Moulton Catholic Cemetery
Jos. Pustka
Gerald Boehm
Joseph Kopp
Moulton
Walter J. Clay
F. J. Bagley
C. F. Boillin
R. A. Balsam
Leonard Golasinski
Ernest L. Brown
Houston
Yoak Fama
Schuletes
Hopiaton
Henry Etlinger
Mary Ann White
Edmund Etlinger
Seguin
Roosevelt Etlinger
State Education Department Boosts Per Capita Apportionment
The State Department of Education made a second $2 payment on the per capita of $18 from the current $25 apportionment. An increased tax rate signals a higher per capita apportionment for the next school year.
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State Department of Education
FFA stock show in Moulton Saturday under Lions Club
Saturday brings the annual FFA stock show in Moulton sponsored by the Lions Club. A large attendance is hoped for. attendees can see exhibits, enjoy a parade and attend the big auction sale. The Yoakum High School Band will perform a free concert after the parade.
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Moulton
Lions Club
Yoakum High School
Star and Bars Week Proclaimed by Governor Stevenson
Governor Coke R. Stevenson proclaims April 26 through May 1 as Star and Bars Week to honor Confederate heroes. He urges citizens to observe the occasion with appropriate ceremonies commemorating activities of the old South.
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Coke R. Stevenson
Old South
Congress plans 79 national cemeteries in Texas sites
Congress moves to bring home American war dead after the conflict. It proposes 79 national cemeteries nationwide with three in Texas at Fort Worth Houston and Lubbock to honor fallen service members.
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Congress
United States
Texas
Fort Worth
Houston
Lubbock
Check Your Driver License Date Before Driving
The Department of Public Safety reports several hundred thousand Texas motorists drive without valid licenses. Inspect the expiration date stamped on your license to ensure it is current and you are legally licensed to operate a vehicle.
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Texas
Department of Public Safety
Lions Club Meets at Regular Gathering with Guests
Helen Beran Rosalie Krejci and Italy Rose Novosad hosted Lions Club games in a Miss Richters home making class. Fifteen members answered roll call. Erwin Oehler brought M G Schroeder of Sequin representing the Gulf Brewing Association as guest. G G Fisbeck hosted Pvt Emil J Jaluska recently returned from the European war theater. The club voted to accept a Jersey male offered by Joe Carrington of Austin to donate. the animal will be exhibited here Saturday.
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Helen Beran
Rosalie Krejci
Italy
Rose Novosad
Miss Richter
Lions Club
Erwin Oeh
M.G
Mike) Schroeder
Seguin
Gulf Brewing Association
Houston
G. G. Fisbeck
Pvt
Emil J. Jaluska
Joe C. Carrington
Austin
Carlton Johnson and family visit relatives in town
Mr. Carlton Johnson and family of Austin are spending several days here visiting relatives and friends.
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Carlton Johnson
Austin
Corporal Eissler Buried Sunday
U. S. Marine Corporal Claude Wallace Eissler wounded in Guam in July 1944 died April 6 at Corpus Christi Naval Hospital. Burial at Hallettsville under American Legion Post. He 23, born in Halletts ville. survived by parents Mr. and Mrs. William Eissler, brother William Eugene, sister Miss Marjorie Eissler, all of Houston. Nephew of Mrs. Ed Biehunko of Moulton.
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U. S
Claude Wallace Eissler
Guam
Naval Hospital
Corpus Christi
Hallettsville
American Legion Post
Cpl. Eissler
William Eissler
William Eugene Eissler
Marjorie Eissler
Houston
Charles Eissler
Ed. Biehunko
Moulton
Lavaca County Oil News Details Wells and Completions
Extensions in Hope district Lavaca county with Sterling Oil and Refining No. 1 Rochelle 4900 feet east of discovery shown a 51-2 9764 feet after drilling to 9769 feet. Perforations 8910-19 feet squeezed and new perforations shot for completion. A gas distillate well from perforations 8405-15 and 8450-75 feet is finished and McMurrey Refining moves from No. 1 Ed Kolar to No. 1 A on the same lease about 3960 feet southwest. The first well expands the field 3 4 mile to the southwest.
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Hope
Lavaca County
Sterling Oil and Refining Company
No. 1
Rochelle
Discovery
McMurrey Refining Company
Pfc Alvin A Novosad Killed In Germany Memorial April 19
Pfc. Alvin A. Novosad was killed in action in Germany on March 29. Memorial services are set for April 19 at St. Marys Church. He served with the 114th Infantry, 7th Army, and was 21 years old. Surviving are brothers and half siblings in Texas and nearby towns. The family notes he was the 82nd Lavaca county casualty.
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Alvin A. Novosad
Germany
War Department
Bill Novosad
Pfc
Pfc. Novosad
Armed Forces
114Th Infantry
7Th Army
St. Mary’s Church
Girl Birth Delights McNeel Family on Easter Sunday
Mr. and Mrs. H. J. McNeel of Inglewood California welcomed a baby girl on Easter Sunday. Mrs. McNeel is the former Miss Virginia Valenta, granddaughter of Mrs. R. Valenta of Moulton.
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H. J. McNeel
Inglewood
California
McNeel
Virginia Valenta
R. Valenta
Moulton
Moulton Re Elects Trustees in Small Election
Only thirty seven persons participated in the school trustee election Saturday. G G Fisbeck and Louis Pietsch were reelected receiving 29 and 25 votes respectively. Complimentary votes went to C C Orts 7 Ad Ermis 8 W J Meyer 2 and Frank Biehunke 1. Election officers were George von Lienen presiding judge G J Bohnenkamp and George Baur clerks.
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G. G. Fisbeck
Louis Pietsch
C. C. Orts
Ad. Ermis
W. J. Meyer
Frank Biehunke
George von Lienen
G. J. Bohnenkamp
George Baur
Komensky P T A Sets Dates for Senior Play George in a Jam
Komensky P T A held a Thursday night meeting at which minutes were approved and the treasurer reported. The senior play George in a Jam was scheduled for Sunday April 15 with admission 25 and 15 cents. The next meeting was set for May 4.
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Komensky P. T. A
George
Moulton Student on Honor Roll at University of Texas
Roland Windecker of Moulton earned Winter Semester honor roll at the University of Texas. He is the son of Rev and Mrs K Windecker of Moulton.
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Moulton
Roland Windecker
University of Texas
K. Windecker
Moravia High School to Graduate Twelve
A class of twelve at Moravia High School will graduate on Thursday April 26. County Judge Paul H. Fertsch will deliver the commencement address and County Superintendent William A. Eilers will present the diplomas.
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Moravia High School
Paul H. Fertsch
William A. Eilers
Nurse Finishes Training at Temple Hospital
Cadet Nurse Mary Kresta completes training at McCloskey General Hospital Temple. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Kresta.
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Mary Kresta
McCloskey General Hospital
Temple
Charles Kresta
Stock Show Prep Done with Parade and Auction Schedule
Ada E Lieskovsky guest speaker at the Future Homemakers Cottage on Friday afternoon. She spoke on Waves activities at Treasure Island California. The big stock show in Moulton is Saturday April 14 with 20 cattle 18 hogs and poultry open entry. The Yoakum High School Band leads the parade at 1 PM, then a concert. An auction at 3 PM will be conducted by Willis Barfield Cuero Livestock Commission.
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Ada E. Lieskovsky
Vic
Wave
Wave Lieskovsky
Treasure Island
California
Miss Lieskovsky
Elsie Lieskovsky
Shiner
Moravia
Moulton
Lions Club
Greg Hill
Gonzales
Harlan Bullock
Lavaca County
Hallettsville
Claude Hinton
Stahl Bros
Max Wehmes
Yoakum High School
Rebecca Hudson
Willis Barfield
Cuero Livestock Commission Company
Mrs. Jilek Jr. Returns Home From Shiner Hospital
Mrs. Frank Jilek Jr. has left Shiner Hospital after a stay and is progressing well at home as of the recent week.
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Frank Jilek Jr
Shiner Hospital
Lutheran Ladies Aid Society Serves Lunch at Light Office
The Lutheran Ladies Aid Society will serve lunch at the Light Office on Saturday April 14 starting at 11 A M. Proceeds support their mission work and community outreach.
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Lutheran Ladies’ Aid Society
Seniors Present Comedy Drama Mr Beane From Lima
Moulton High School seniors will stage a three act comedy drama titled Mr Beane From Lima. The announcement appears in the paper for further details and performance information.
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Moulton High School
Mr. Beane
Lima
Moves To Damon Mrs August Elster Relocates
Mrs August Elster, longtime resident, has moved to Damon in Fort Bend County to reside with Mr and Mrs Frank Fishbeck. Miss Josephine Elster, living with her mother, will temporarily live with Mr and Mrs F P Raab.
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August Elster
Damon
Fort Bend County
Frank Fishbeck
Josephine Elster
F. P. Raab
Philip Lorfing Dies President of Hochheim Prairie Insurance
Philip Lorfing of Appelts Hill died Monday and was buried Tuesday at Hochheim Prairie. He served as president of the Hochheim Prairie Insurance Association and sat on the finance committee of the Sons of Herman Grand Lodge. He leaves a wife and several children.
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Philip Lorfing
Appelts Hill
Hochheim Praisive Insurance Association
Sons of Herman Grand Lodge
Roosevelt Proclaims Child Health Day May 1
President Roosevelt proclaims May 1 as Child Health Day and urges public effort to register every American birth. He calls for mobilizing community resources to improve child care so the rising generation will be strong to mold the peace.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Texas Traffic Deaths Increase Ten Percent
The Texas Department of Public Safety reports 1945 traffic fatalities to date up 10 percent from the previous year. February totals show 18 fewer deaths than February 1944, when 104 people were killed. Overall accidents to date are up 17 percent from last year.
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Austin
Tex
Department of Public Safety
Texas
Fehrenkamp Assigned to Duty at Big Springs Bomardier School
1st Lt Edward H Fehrenkamp son of Mr and Mrs Henry E Fehrenkamp of Moulton has arrived at Big Springs Bom bardier School and has been assigned to duty Colonel Ralph C Rockwood commanding officer announced He is a veteran of combat action in the European theatre.
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Big Springs
Texas
Edward H. Fehrenkamp
Henry E. Fehrenkamp
Moulton
Ralph C. Rockwood
Wolff Buys 75 Acre John Wenske Farm
A. F. Wolff has purchased the 75 acre John Wenske farm south of town. The Wolff family will move in once the property becomes vacant, currently occupied by Emil Zimmermann and his family.
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A. F. Wolff
John Wenske
Mr. Wolff and
Emil Zimmermann and Family
Simank Visit Ties Moulton Roots to LA Couple
Mr and Mrs H J Simank of Los Angeles California visited relatives here the past week. They traveled to Houston and other places before returning to Moulton then plan to head home. The Simanks formerly resided in Moulton.
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H. J. Simank
Los Angeles
California
Houston
Moulton
Simanks
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Lavaca County Oil News
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Evelyn Fox
Cleon Fox
A. J. Darilek
Holy Cross Church
Champaign
Illinois
Father C. Connor
Cpl
Charles
Pfe
Ernest Novosad
Bill
Jim Novosad
John
el Campo
Rudie
Rosenberg
Adolf
Edna
Rud
Prasek
Jimustr
Edélia
Joe Patek
Bessie Behal
Gladdens McNeel
Buys Farm
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