Funeral Services Held For Wm. Frey Pioneer Resident Of Lavaca County
Funeral services for William Frey were held at his Lavaca County residence on Thursday April 16 with burial in Moulton Public Cemetery. Born January 20 1864 in Oldenburg Germany he lived in Witting before moving to Moulton in 1924. He is survived by his widow son Emil J. Frey and three granddaughters. He was a member of the Sons of Herman Lodge of Shiner.
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William Frey
Moulton
E. Jacobs
Lutheran Church
Mr. Frey
G. J. Bohnenkamp
William Ghillmer
Emil Grunwald
August Eliinghausen
E. &. Hildebrandt
Joe Herman
Oldenburg
Germany
Mary Korges
Witting
Emil J. Frey
Cuero
Arnold Ummelmann
Yoakum
Arthur Schmidt
Seguin
H. T. Lawler Jr
San Antonio
Sons
Herman Lodge of
Shiner
Mexico Eyes Planting 200 Million Mulberry Trees for Silk
Mexican agriculture ministry reveals plans to plant 200 million mulberry trees to revive silk production after wartime silk imports from Bar Hast cease. The shortage impacts the Western World as the war halts imports.
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Mexico City
Agriculture Ministry
Mexico
Bar
Ford engineers reveal rubber saving tire process
Reports indicate Ford engineers have developed a tire process that uses only about one sixteenth the rubber of previous designs and protects fabric while withstanding heavy wear, suggesting Americans will keep driving despite the rubber shortage.
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Ford
Texas to gain multiple synthetic rubber plants says O Daniel
United States Senator W Lee O Daniel asserts Texas will host several synthetic rubber manufacturing plants He notes chemists at the University of Texas have devised a process to make synthetic rubber from natural gas The senator pledges to use his influence to attract plants to Texas where gas by products are plentiful
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United States
W. Lee O’daniel
Texas
University of Texas
O’daniel
Registration Day Set For Men Aged 45 To 64
On Monday April 27 men who turned 45 by February 16 1942 and have not yet reached 65 by April 27 1942 must register. Those registering on that date are not liable for military service under the selective service amendment.
Flower garden railroad property in Moulton beauty spot
The railroad property along Moulton’s business section is described as a veritable flower garden. Buttercups red blankets blue bonnets and other flowers cover several acres attracting comment from travelers and locals as one of the most beautiful spots in the country.
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Moulton
Severa Acres
Texas Lutheran College of Seguin Celebrates 50th Anniversary
Texas Lutheran College in Seguin marked its fiftieth anniversary. Founded by Rev. G Langner, now described as working in the Lord’s vineyard in West Texas. The institution has educated many young men and women and is praised as a guide along life’s rugged path.
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Texas Lutheran College of
More Men Inducted Into Service from Lavaca County
A considerable number of Lavaca county men were inducted into military service recently. Many are from the local area, but full names could not be published yet. A list will be printed in a future issue.
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Lavaca County
First Aid Class Finishes Course
About sixty members completed a first aid course Monday led by Dr. Hugo Strieder and Dr. Martin M. Wagner. The program was sponsored by the Moulton Fire Department under the American Red Cross direction.
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Hugo Strieder
Martin M. Wagner
Moulton
Moulton People Attend Decoration Services
A group from Moulton attended decoration services at Oak Hill Cemetery in Flatonia Sunday afternoon. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs Paul Giesbers, Mrs. Lee Bunting and son Donald, Mr. and Mrs. Emil Helweg, and Viadike Boehm.
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Moulton
Oak Hill Cemetery
Flatonia
Paul Giesbers
Lee Bunting
Donald
Emil Helweg
Viadike Boehm
Registration of Men Between 45 to 65
All men in the 45 65 age group must register under the selective service law on Monday April 27. Registration will be at Moulton High School auditorium from 7 AM to 9 PM with Judge A J Darilek as chief registrar. Bring date and year of birth.
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Moulton High School
A. J. Darilek
Moulton
Graduation Exercises At Komensky School
Graduation exercises will be held at Komensky school on Thursday April 30. The senior class includes Dorothy Bratrich Alice Pesek Elsie Mae Bohuslav Eugene Paulicex Sophie Olsovsky Lucile Breit schopf and Harry Cernik. Hon Paul H Fertsch of Hallettsville will deliver the address. Rev Father Hugg of Yoakum will give the invocation and the benediction.
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Komensky School
Dorothy Bratrich
Alice Pesek
Elsie Mae Bohuslav
Eugene Paulicex
Sophie Olsovsky
Lucile Breitschopf
Harry Cernik
Paul H. Fertsch
Hallettsville
Father Hugg of
Yoakum
Commencement Exercises At Baursville
Baursville school hosts commencement Tuesday night April 28 at 9 o clock. Graduates Tillie Boehm and Hle nora Pelich receive diplomas. State Land Commissioner Bascom Giles of Austin to deliver address on State Public School Lands. County Superintendent William A Eilers of Hallettsville to give diplomas. A dance follows the program.
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Baursville
Tillie Boehm
Hlenora Pelich
Bascom Giles
Austin
Giles
William A. Eilers
Hallettsville
Komensky Girls Strike District Volleyball Championship
The Komensky School girls volleyball team won the district title at LaGrange defeating Lexington 15 3 and 15 10 and La Grange 15 7 and 15 11. Team members include Elsie Bohuslav captain Dorothy Bratrich Alice Pesek Edna Mae Vogt Dorothy Michalee Marcel la Koudelka and Irma Joyce Barborak.
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Komensky
LaGrange
Lexington
Elsie Bohuslav
Dorothy Bratrich
Alice Pesek
Edna Mae Vogt
Dorothy Michalee
Marcella Koudelka
Irma Joyce Barborak
Home Makers Rally Held in Dallas
Miss Marian Nelson a home economics teacher at Moulton Public Schools attended the annual home-makers rally in Dallas with Miss Marjorie Darilek and Miss Iva Sue Jaeggli Friday and Saturday. They report an interesting meeting and share observations from the event.
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Marian Nelson
Moulton
Marjorie Darilek
Iva Sue Jaeggli
Dallas
Kelly Field Graduation Honors Class 42-D
The Air Corps Advanced Flying School at Kelly Field announces the graduation of Class 42-D on Wednesday April 29 at 9 30 AM. Lawrence Taylor Biehunko, son of Mr and Mrs Frank Biehunko of Moulton, is among the graduates.
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Air Corps Advanced Flying School
Kelly Field
Lawrence Taylor Biehunko
Frank Biehunko
Moulton
All Day Fiesta in Gonzales Honors Pan American Solidarity
A Gonzales Pan American solidarity fiesta on May 1 features a parade with floats from 21 republics, children in national costumes, and bands. Exhibits in downtown stores will showcase Pan American goods, highlighting U S dependence on sister republics. Sponsored by AAA and agencies plus the Gonzales Chamber of Commerce, with participation from civic clubs and schools. Each event aims to unite amid wartime tensions.
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Gonzales
U. S. Department of Agriculture
AAA
Department of State
Pan American Union
Inter-American Affairs
Gonzales Chamber of Commerce
United States
Fiesta Committee
Sam H. Burchard
AAA Committee
Texas
Komensky School Presents The Gay Pretender Play
The Komensky graduating class stages The Gay Pretender a three act comedy at the schoolhouse on Wednesday April 29. Cast includes Dorothy Bratrich Alice Pesek Elsie Mae Bohuslav Sophie Olsovsky Eugene Pavlicek Willie Pavlas Eugene Hrnci and Edwin Kubenka.
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Komensky School
Dorothy Bratrich
Alice Pesek
Elsie Mae Bohuslav
Sophie Olsovsky
Eugene Pavlicek
Willie Pavlas
Eugene Hrnci
Edwin Kubenka
Dan Hinek Goes To Hospital For Treatment
Dan Hinek, bookkeeper for the City of Moulton, left for San Antonio Monday to enter Grace Lutheran Hospital for treatment. He is in room 27.
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Dan Hinek
Moulton
San Antonio
Grace Lutheran Hospital
Lavaca County Man Promoted to Major
Captain Sam Devall of Foster Field Victoria promoted to major in the air corps. Native of Hallettsville he has many friends throughout Lavaca county.
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Sam Devall
Foster Field
Victoria
Air Corps
Major Devall
Hallettsville
Lavaca County
Registration At Cedar Springs School Monday
Registration for men ages 45 to 65 will be held at Cedar Springs school house on Monday April 27 from 7 A M to 9 P M with J L Meyer serving as chief registrar.
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Cedar Springs
J. L. Meyer
Farmers Urged to Meet Peanut Production Goals in Texas
Texas USDA War Board issued a last minute appeal to growers urging full peanut planting to meet the 1,056,000 acre goal for victory. Reports indicate Texas may plant about 776,000 acres, about 280,000 acres short, with completion in South Texas under review and other counties urged to reinforce the push.
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College Station
Texas Usda War Board
Texas
B. F. Vance
Agriculture Marketing Service
Usda War Board
South Texas
Usda Wa
Rehmer From Moulton to Coast Artillery Officer Candidate School
Pvt. Vincent W. Rehmer Jr of Moulton Texas will report to Camp Davis N G on April 27 to attend the Coast Artillery Officer Candidate School. He is selected for a three month course that will commission him as a second lieutenant and promote him to corporal during training. Rehmer earned a 1939 Bachelor of Laws from the University of Texas and is a member of the State Bar of Texas and Brazoria County Bar Association.
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Camp Wallace
Tex
Vincent W. Rehmer Jr
Moulton
Texas
Coast Artillery Officer Candidate School
Camp Davis
N. G
Rehmer
Coast Artillery Corps
United States Army
Pvt
University of Texas
State Bar of Texas
Brazoria County Bar Association
Hobbs Seeks Second Term for 28th District
The candidate, Representative Hobbs, submits his candidacy for re election to a second term as State Representative for the 28th District in Lavaca County. The filing indicates continued service and campaign intent.
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Lavaca County
Lavaca County Candidate Thanks Voters and Seeks Reelection
M. A. Hobbs thanks voters for past support and cooperation and seeks election again. He cites passage of the Tax Re mission Bill for Lavaca County and support for House Bill 8 aiding Old Age Assistance Destitute and the Blind and Teachers Retirement. He vows continued service if reelected.
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Lavaca County
M. A. Hobbs
Seniors Elect Duchess For Victoria Festival
Miss Marjorie Darilek daughter of Judge and Mrs A J Darilek was chosen by the senior class of Moulton High School to represent Moulton as duchess at the May Festival in Victoria on Friday May 1.
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Marjorie Darilek
A. J. Darilek
Moulton High School
Moulton
Victoria
Tenth Grade Graduation At Dickson School
Tenth grade graduation exercises will be held at Dickson School Friday night May 1 at 9 o'clock. Hon Paul H Fertsch and County Superintendent W A Bilers will deliver addresses.
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Dickson School
Paul H. Fertsch
W. A. Bilers
New Teacher Joins Moulton High School Staff
V. A. Miculka joins the Sam and Will Moore Institute teaching staff at Moulton High School. A native of Floresville, he is a graduate of S.W.T.S. T. College of San Marcos.
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Moulton High School
V. A. Miculka
S.W.T.S. T. College of San Marcos
Sam and Will Moore Institute
Mr. Miculka
Floresville
Lavaca County Trustees Elect New At Large Leader
George F. Kallus was elected county trustee at large in the recent election succeeding Alois Morkovsky of Hallettsville who did not run. Charles McElroy was re elected in Precinct No 3 and L A Bishop was re elected in Precinct No 4.
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George F. Kallus
Alois Morkovsky
Hallettsville
Charles McElroy
L. A. Bishop
Firemen's Annual Dance At Herman Park a Success
The annual firemen's dance at Herman Park Hall Saturday night sold 784 tickets. Migi's orchestra provided the music for the event.
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Herman Park Hall
Ad. Migi
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Wm. Frey
Treasury
Baursville School
Komensky Girls
Lavaca
Moulton Bay
Hobbs
Duchess
Firemen
Hugh
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