Prominent Rancher J. Vanham Dies At 67
Joseph Henry Vanham prominent stockman dies at his home near Jaoulton on April 16 1947 at 420 PM after years of illness. Funeral at Oehl Funeral Home conducted by Rev C E Bottorff with burial in Moulton City Cemetery under Moulton Lodge No 298 A F and A M. Survived by wife Jessie three sons and one granddaughter with several siblings and out‑of‑town relatives in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Henry Vanham
Jaoulton
Oehl Fueral
C. E. Bottorff
Vanham
Vincent Rehmer Jr
Joyce Bullock
Moulton City
Moulton Lodge No
A .F
A. M
Donald Bunting
Victor O. Fehrenkamp
E. O. Arnim
E. A. Jaeggli
Fred Pietsch
William Miculka
Jessie Vanham
Joseph H. Vanham Jr
Moulton
William F. Vanham
San Antonio
Thomas H. Vanham
San Francisco
Caifornia
Carrol Ann Vanham
California
F. T. Harwood
Etta Sayers
Gonzales
H. L. Kobernot
D. H.hughs
Fires claim over ten thousand lives yearly nationwide
Each year over ten thousand persons lose their lives in fires, including men women and children. In 1946 property losses from fires reached 600 million dollars the highest in sixteen years.
Universal military training may begin with local guard units
Many students of political economy believe universal military training is inevitable in the country. It may start with the creation of local guard units in each community.
Houston Fat Stock Show 1948 Dates Announced
The Fat Stock Show and Livestock Exposition in Houston will run February 4 through 15. The organizing committee reports new exposition buildings for the upcoming event. The 1947 show attracted 350000 attendees.
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Houston
Dog Poisoning Seen as Harshest Crime Against Pets
Writers wonder why no law makes deliberate dog poisoning a capital offense. They argue a prisoner tried before dog owners would face the extreme penalties in any community.
Cancer society fund drive targets 12 million dollars
In April the American Cancer Society launches a drive to raise at least 12 million dollars for the multig million dollar research program started to find the cause and cure of cancer. Statistics note 520 Americans die each day, about one every three minutes. Contribute to help save a life.
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American Cancer Society
V-2 Rocket Camera Captures Earth From 100 Miles
At White Sands New Mexico a camera aboard a V-2 rocket photographed the earth from an altitude of about 100 miles. The shot covered roughly 200000 square miles of territory and was taken at higher altitude than any previous image. The device released by parachute after snapping the photo returned unharmed to the ground.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Sands
New Mexico
Tertiory
Demonstration Council Meeting in Hallettsville
Lavaca County Home Demonstration Council will meet in the Lavaca County Court Room Hallettsville on Tuesday April 29 at 2 PM A Social Security Board representative will discuss Social Security for Farm Families Following the discussion the council will hold its regular business meeting All interested in Social Security for farmers are invited to attend Tuesday April 29 at 2 PM.
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Lavaca County
Lavaca County Court Room
Hallettsville
Social Security Board
Home Demonstration Council
Firemen Send $100 To Texas City Fire Dept
After the Texas City explosion an aid drive raised relief funds. The Moulton fire department donated 100 dollars with 75 from a group and 25 from individuals. Several named residents and relatives are noted as casualties or missing.
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Texas City Fire Dept
Texas City
Texas City Fire Department
Moulton Fire Department
Texas City Firemen’s Relief Fund
Moulton
Frank Koch
O. Arnim
Henry Yeager
A. F. Haliburton
Freeport
Halliburton
Leroy Papacek
Joe Papacek
L. P. Latsky
Pan ‘American ‘Refining Co
Mr. Satsky
Insurance Association Meeting In Moulton Branch 13
Local Branch No 13 of the Hochheim Prairie Mutual Fire and Storm Insurance Association met April 12 at the Farmers and Merchants State Bank Building in Moulton. The unit carries about 550000 in insurance, with 50000 added over the past year. Officers include Rud A Haas president Frank Meyer vice president F W Haas secretary treasurer Frank Meyer Anton Raab and August Ellinghausen on the finance committee Joe Stary Rud A Haas and Frank Meyer as appraisers. Delegates to the Yoakum convention May 19 and 20 are Rud A Haas F W Hans and Frank Meyer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hochheim Prairie Mutual Fire and Storm Insurance Association
Farmers & Merchants State Bank
Moulton
Rud A. Haas
Frank Meyer
F. W. Haas
Anton Raab
August Ellinghausen
Joe Stary
Yoakum
Rud. A. Haas
F. W. Hans
Moulton Boys Win Places in Regional ILD Events
In San Marcos on April 19 at Southwest Texas State College Region VI Interscholastic League contests crowned Moulton entrants. Francis Fisbeck took first in number sense and Oscar Darilek earned second in junior boys declamations.
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San Marcos
Southwest Texas State College
Pat H. Norwod
Francis Fisbeck
Oscar Darilek
Moulton
Shiner Legion and VFW Plan Big Fourth of July Celebration
The American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars of Shiner announce a large Fourth of July celebration led by a grand parade to kick off the festivities. The event highlights community participation and patriotic displays.
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The
American Legion
Veterans of Foreign Wars of Shiner
Vi‘ien
Funeral Services for Mrs Hancir Held April 18
Funeral services for Mrs Clara Hinci were held here Friday morning from the home of Mr and Mrs Anton Faltisek. Rev Joseph Kopp officiated at a St Josephs Catholic Church requiem mass with interment in Moulton Catholic Cemetery. She died April 16 at Huth Memorial Hospital Yoakum at 82 years 5 months. She was born in Czechoslovakia and settled in Lavaca County Texas after coming with her parents. Surviving are ten children, 28 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren, one sister, and numerous relatives.
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Clara Hinci
Anton Faltisek
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Moulton
Joseph Kopp
Hinch
Huth Memorial Hospital
Yoakum
Czechoslovakia
Texas
Lavaca County
Clara Konvicka
Joe Hinck
Charles Beyer
el Campo
L.B. Kahanek
Ben Becker
Victoria
Louisa Fojtek
Charles Darilek
Praha
Charles Pulkrabek
Rudy Peters
Hedy Ermis
Austin
Carl Voss
Normana
Joseph Hrnvir
Texas City
Jose Sliva
Skidmore
Barbara Wotipka
Frank Miculka
Miculka
Hubert Janak
Wotipka
Filipp
Roman Wotipka
Bohumil Machac
Frankie Miculka
Jim Fishbeck
Bennie Novak
Edwin Wotipka
Anthony Miculka
Frank Machac
Houston
Bertha Novak
San Antonio
M. Hiltrude
Lady of the Lake Convent
A. Wotipka
Legion Votes 10000 for Texas Tornado Relief
The Texas American Legion executive committee voted a emergency grant of 10000 to aid veterans and families in Texas City Higgins and Glazier areas. National Legion headquarters and Illinois Indiana Ohio departments each added 1000. Posts statewide will supplement. The committee urged a state veterans affairs board bill by Rep George Norkes Corsicana.
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Austin
Sitate American Legion Executive Committee
Texas
National Legion
Legion
Illinois
Indiana
Ohio
E. H. Thornton ,Jr
Galveston
Texas City
James R. Moore
Higgins and
Glazier
George Norkes
Corsicana
State Board of Veterans Affairs
Family trip covers Jackson visits and Civil War graves
Mr and Mrs A K McElroy Jr of San Antonio Mrs H M Landrum of Houston Mr and Mrs O F Knape and Clarence Knape of Moulton returned Friday from Jackson Mississippi where they visited Mr and Mrs Wesley Knape and son Freddie They also visited the National Cemetery at Vicksburg where 17500 Civil War soldiers lie buried saw sights in New Orleans and visited the state capitol at Baton Rouge The grave of Huey Pierce Long lies on the capitol grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. K. McElroy Jr
San Antonio
H. M. Landrum
Houston
O. F. Knape
Clarence Knape
Moulton
Jackson
Mississippi
Wesley Knape
Freddie
National Cemetery
Vicksburg
New Orleins
Baton Rouge
Louisiana
Huey Pierce Long
Capitol
Anita Jahn and Leroy Schoenfeld Married in Moulton Church
Anita Jahn and Leroy Schoenfeld wed at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Moulton on April 16. The ceremony featured bridesmaids, groomsmen, and a reception at the bride's home. couple to reside in Moulton after a trip to New Mexico.
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Anita Jahn
Leroy Schoenfeld
Frank Jahn
Frank Schoenfeld
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Moulton
Joseph Kopp
Clara Oehl
Bertha Oehl
Evelyn Pilsner
Wilma Seidel
Gladys Krejci
Edith Kubenka
Rudie Jahn
Victor Schoenfeld
Erwin Bratrich
Eugene Kubenka
Frankie Sembra
Weldon Ermis
New Mexico
Sen Establishes Headquarters At Bill Steinachers
Mr and Mrs Bill Steinacher of near Moulton are the ground parents of a baby boy born at a Hallettsville Hospital Sunday April 6 The young man will answer to the name of William Joseph.
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Bill Steinacher
Moulton
Hallettsville Hospital
William Joseph
Guadalupe Firemen's Convention Held at Weimar
The Guadalupe Firemen's Association held its semi annual convention in Weimar with many from Moulton in attendance. Speakers included State Senator Gus Strauss Railroad Commissioner Olin Culberson and Frank Williams. A $200 relief fund donation to Texas City was approved. The next gathering will be in Luling.
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Guadalupe Firemen’s Association
Weimar
Moulton
William Pundt
William Jr
Arnold Freytag
G. G. Fisbeck
Ed. Novosad
Eugene Biehunko
A. J. Darilek
Thomas H. Tousek
William Miculka
Gus Strauss
Olin Culberson
Frank Williams
A. & M. Firemen’s Training School
Luling
Texas City
Legion Dance Rescheduled for May 24 With Henry Brosch
The American Legion announces a dance postponed by rain now set for Saturday May 24. Henry Brosch will provide the music and tickets from the original date will be valid for the new event.
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Legion
The
American Legion
Henry Brosch
Brom Haynes Wedding Rites in Houston Church
The wedding of Mona Ana Claire Haynes and Victor Frank Brom took place at Christ The King Church in Houston with Rev. James P. McCarthy officiating. After a double ring ceremony the couple left for a honeymoon in Galveston San Antonio and Moulton and will reside in Houston.
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T .Too
Christ the” King
Houston
Mona Ana Claire Haynes
Bill J. Warr.n
Becae
Victor Frank Brom
Jim Brom
Moulton
James P. McCarthy
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J. Vanham
Hieveain
American Legion of Texas
Fort Worth
Harry S. Truman
San Jacinto
Coke R. Stevenson
United States Senate
W. Lee O’daniel
Mr. Vanham
Jessie Hughs
Midland
Denton
Kerrville
Grandmother Vanham
Holland
Gonzales Production Credit Association
Old
A. F
H. Demonstration Council
Insurance Association
Hancir
Charles Kahanek
Otto Krause
Julius Hrneir
State Department
Bert Giesecke
Sen
Bill Steinachers
Guadalupe Firemen’s Convention
Brom-Haynes
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