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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1945
Page
1
The report notes President Franklin D. Roosevelt dies suddenly in Warm Springs Georgia. The item mentions the date April 21 and references San Jacinto Day as the 109th anniversary of the Texans’ independence victory at San Jacinto.
Governor Coke R. Stevenson proclaims Sunday April 22 a day of prayer ahead of the United Nations Conference opening in San Francisco on April 25. The conference will hear President Truman address by radio as key decisions are expected to be made.
The Fiesta San Jacinto Association continues only the Pilgrimage to the Alamo during the war. An invitation is acknowledged for the event in San Antonio on Friday evening April 20 to lay flowers at the Shrine of Texas Liberty.
Harold O R Knape who was wounded in Europe is spending his furlough with Mr. and Mrs. O F Knape. He will return to Torney General Hospital in Palm Springs California after the furlough ends.
A baby boy arrived April 8 to Mr and Mrs Bill Etlinger of Ganado. The mother is the former Albina Rosenauer of Fla tonia. The father is the son of Mrs R A Etlinger of Moulton.
Mr and Mrs Jacob Steina cher become new residents of Moulton after moving from a farm north of town where they lived 49 years. They have purchased the Erwin Oehl property in the eastern part of town.
Mrs Weldon Knape of Victoria had her tonsils removed at a local Victoria hospital Monday morning. The operation was entirely successful and she is recuperating nicely. Mrs Malvin Mirem, a sister, visited Tuesday evening.
The Oak Grove P T A will hold a regular session on Thursday April 26 followed by a social. Attendees will enjoy games for amusement after the business meeting.
President Franklin D. Roosevelt died at Warm Springs Georgia on Thursday April 12 at 3 35 PM from a cerebral hemorrhage after going there to rest and regain strength.
Funeral services for the late president were held at the White House Saturday afternoon with burial at Hyde Park New York Sunday morning. Roosevelt aged 63 on January 30 served his fourth term. Survived by Eleanor Roosevelt widow a daughter Anna Boettiger and four sons James Elliott Franklin John all in service. Local businesses closed 2 30 to 38 80 o clock in tribute. Memorials on Front street with prayers and taps. President Truman addressed Congress pledging continuation of Roosevelt policies for victory and peace.
Miss Emily Ritter county home demonstration agent will test pressure cooker gauges at the Moulton Cannery on Saturday April 21 at 1 30 PM. Bring your cooker for gauge testing as the busy canning season approaches. All are welcome to attend.
Jalufka, son of Pvt and Mrs Emil J Jalufka, had an appendectomy at Shiner hospital last Thursday. He is recovering well. Leon Helweg and family and George Lingnall visited the John C Mueller home in Richmond on the weekend.
Mrs. Paul Mayer of the Dickson School community died at Shiner hospital on April 12. Funeral in Moulton from the Simper home with services at St. Joseph's Church and burial in Moulton Catholic cemetery. Pallbearers listed. Survived by husband and nine children, mother, two sisters, and four brothers.
Mrs. Anna Rezek aged 80 years two months and twelve days died Saturday at the home of Mr and Mrs Adolph Pilat. Funeral from the Pilat home Monday with services at St Josephs Catholic Church officiated by Rev Joseph Kopp. Interment in Moulton Catholic Cemetery. Survived by daughter Mrs Adolph Pilat and one grandchild.
G F Korges a former Witting resident died at Shiner Hospital Saturday afternoon at age 89 10 11. Burial was held Monday at Hallettsville City Cemetery with Rev K Windecker of Houlton conducting. Survivors include sons William H Emil H and Edwin H Korges daughters Mrs William Oster Mrs W J Schroeder and Mrs Ed Nollkemper a brother Fred Korges and sister Mrs William Freye along with 15 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren.
Mrs. H. M. Landrum of Houston spent the week end here with the home folks. Mr. and Mrs. G. E. Kaase and Miss Hulda Kaase of Houston visited in the F. C. Kaase home over the week end.
Victor Zavesky of SSM B eight c stationed in Washington visits his parents Mr and Mrs Joe Zavesky while on leave. Pvt Alois Kuntschik undergoing treatment at McClosky General Hospital visits his parents Mr and Mrs Alois Kuntschik during leave.
Captain Dickson and his wife Mrs. L. A. Dickson visited Mr. and Mrs. Pren Lockwell at their home. Captain Dickson is on furlough from India.
Rudie Mueller of Rosenberg died at Renger Hospital Hallettsville on April 14 at 5 30 AM. Services were at Zion Lutheran Church Moulton with interment in Moulton Public Cemetery. Pallbearers were Herbert Blaze Victor Fehrenkamp Otto Vogt Joe Meyer Johnnie Ducho and Emil Krejci. Born March 28 1900 in Witting he died at 45 years 17 days. He married Hilda Wagner on August 26 1918. they lived in Moulton and Rosenberg before moving back to Moulton area 12 years ago. He is survived by his widow one daughter Mrs. Victor Vogt and two grandchildren.
Lorenzo Whitley of Thomasville Alabama, serving with General Patton’s Third Army, was wounded on March 28 in Germany. He is a cousin to Mrs Julius Krejci of Moulton.
The war department announces Seaman first class Hugo Novak of Goliad was killed at Iwo Jima in February. He was 42 and the son of Mat Novak, formerly of Moulton.
Rev. C. E. Bottorf will deliver the second and third sermons in a special series at the Old Moulton Baptist Church Sunday morning and evening.
The Technicolor film Wilson Zanuck's Wilson will be shown at the Moulton Theatre in afternoon and evening showings on Tuesday April 24. Critics call it one of the greatest pictures ever filmed and audiences are urged not to miss this fine production.
Mr and Mrs Oscar Lee Bunting and Mr and Mrs B T Bunting along with Eddie Gavegan of San Antonio visited Mrs Ed Boehm Jr over the weekend. Lt James Baros informs his parents he is now stationed in Italy and requests The Eagle be mailed to him. Victor Fehrenkamp RT 3-c leaves after leave with parents for Seattle Washington.
Pvt Louis J Migl Jr of Camp Claiborne Louisiana spends furlough with parents Mr and Mrs L A Migl at Victoria. He also visited grandparents at Shiner and Moulton last Sunday and will report to Camp Lewis Washington in a few days.
The FFA Stock Show and Poultry Exhibit sponsored by the Lions Club drew large crowds in Moulton with a parade on North West Street led by the Geier-Merrem American Legion Post and the Yoakum High School band. Prizes awarded totaled for floats bicycles cars and livestock with Ben Sustr and others selling premier animals at auction and Willis Barfield receiving a Saintetson hat in appreciation.
Motorists should write their new license numbers on gasoline coupon holders and mileage rationing records. Old numbers written as endorsements should remain. future coupons must be endorsed with the new numbers. Crossing out old numbers and inserting new numerals are the only required changes.
Sgt. Werner Selzer returns from nearly three years stationed in England and spends his furlough with relatives and friends.
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