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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1944
Page
1
A Friday night fire of undetermined origin destroyed a twelve room frame home on the John L Janssen farm about two miles southeast of Moulton. Frank Janacek and family occupied the home but were away.损 loss estimated at 1600 to 4500 dollars with no insurance, barn and car house saved, windmill washhouse smokehouse and cistern lost.
The Texas Safety Association reports Lavaca County had no motor vehicle fatalities in 1948. The notice urges safe driving in 1944, calling for caution and driving under 35 to preserve lives.
Moulton American Legion Post plans Memorial Day observance at Moulton Public Cemetery on the morning of May 21. The annual event attracts hundreds from across the state.
A historical note recalls Gen Sam Houston and the Texans defeating Santa Ana at San Jacinto 108 years ago and urges that today’s soldiers defend the freedom won then across battlefronts.
The Moulton School Band will stage another victory concert before term end. The program is set and the date will be announced soon. The first concert on February 10 raised $30,000 and organizers hope to top that total.
A Lockheed 57 passenger transport covered 2600 miles from Burbank California to Washington in six hours and 58 minutes, new trans continental record. The former record of seven hours and 28 minutes was held by aviator Hughes.
May 1 is observed as Child Health Day with warnings from the Texas Safety Association that accidents account for about one third of all deaths among youths aged 5 to 19. The group urges safety training be included in plans for children’s health and well being.
Governor Coke R Stevenson proclaims April 27 to May 3 as Texas Aviation Week. The third war time aviation planning conference will be held at College Station May 1 to 3 with 400 to 500 representatives from 22 states and the District of Columbia expected to attend.
Pastor Windecker is called to Karnes City to preach at the Luther League convention on Sunday morning April 30. Local services are canceled to accommodate the preacher. About 15 Luther League youths will attend. Sunday School classes will meet as usual.
A brief public opinion piece by R. Roy Keaton noting how editorials reveal truths the public lacks before reading them. It also offers satirical definitions for Vice-President as a governmental spare tire and an Usher as a leading church figure.
LaGrange April 22. Allen Stallings of Victoria and Joe Havida Jr. of St John Fayette county were killed instantly when a gasoline transport truck crashed into a concrete culvert two miles east of Flatonia. The driver apparently lost control, the truck overturned several times, and both men died in the cab. Havida was a Fayette county native son of Joe Havdra, a former St John peace officer. Stallings formerly lived in Athens.
Anita Windecker, a student at Moulton Public Schools, placed fourth at the Regional Interscholastic League in San Marcos and earned eligibility for the State Meet in Austin on May 5. She is the daughter of Rev and Mrs K Windecker of Moulton.
A reflective piece defining America as a union of landscapes industries and diverse peoples, tied together by shared ideals, liberty, and faith. It contrasts geographic vastness with a unifying spirit, ending with the image of a nation guided by protection and blessing.
The Freshmen boys of Moulton High School hosted a party for the Freshmen girls on Tuesday night April 18. Games were played and refreshments of ice cream cookies and soda water were served. The girls enjoyed the event and all had a grand time.
A girl was born to Sgt and Mrs S A Watson of Corpus Christi on Wednesday April 19. Her name is Gene Faye Watson. The mother is the former Miss Ellen Lehnert, daughter of Mr and Mrs Ed Lehnert of Moulton.
Returned to the United States Elmo Nachlinger who was stationed in the Aleutians and seriously injured months ago has been brought to Barnes General Hospital in Vancouver Washington. He is reported to be recovering nicely.
The annual Moulton Fire Department dance at Herman Park Hall Saturday night drew a large attendance and was a social and financial success. Ticket sales totaled 677. The Henry Brosch orchestra provided the music for the occasion.
The Moulton Lions Club met last Thursday with seventeen members present. Hostesses were LaVerne Jilek Emily Kresta and Ethel Pilat from Miss Richter's home making class. The group discussed the fat stock show sponsor Letters of appreciation from FFA boys were read. отдела
Evergreen School will hold graduation exercises on Tuesday night May 2. Morris S Webb Moulton High School superintendent will deliver the address. The class includes Frank Kresta Wilbert Kleihege and Eugene Michalec. A dance follows and everyone is invited.
Spectators witnessed three games at the new recreational park near the railroad Sunday afternoon. Local boys teams opened the program followed by a town ladies versus Moulton Public School personnel and St. Josephs School member tilt won by the ladies. The final match pitted city business men against a Moulton High School boys team with all participants enjoying the contests.
A digest of trivia notes the motion picture industry is about fifty years old and Texas heads the nation in synthetic rubber production.
Mrs Ida Herder dies at Hith Memorial Hospital Yoakum after a short illness. A pioneer resident born May 12 1852 she lived here before Moulton founded. Funeral held at Lutheran Church interment Oak Grove Yoakum. Survived by son Fritz. four daughters. 18 grandchildren 43 great grandchildren. Senior class presented Murder Mansom play April 20 to a packed audience. receipts 105.65.
A large crowd enjoyed Evergreen Talent’s comedy drama performed in three acts at the schoolhouse Sunday. Cast included Samuel Crawford as gram¢pa, Milton Piske, Robert Post, Max Seiden berger, Walter Conrad, Ruth’s brother, John Sofka, Salamander Alexander, Zuzu’s choice, Mrs. Davis, Ruth Conrad nicknamed Bobbie, Vlasta Greive, Flo Gray, Lutie the neighbor, Zuzu the cook, and others.
Treasury Secretary Morgenthau plans a 16 billion dollar 6th war loan drive starting with a June 12 radio broadcast from Texarkana Texas. The effort runs through July 8 seeking at least 6 billion dollars from individuals, tied to a Gulf-Southeast Agricultural and Industrial Conference meeting with governors of Texas Louisiana Arkansas Oklahoma and New Mexico and other regional leaders.
Miss Marcella Hroch wed Victor Charles Maresh an aviation mechanic second class at the Naval Air Station Corpus Christi in St. Cyril and Methodious Church on April 18 at 9 30 A M Rev Frank Kasper officiated Witnesses Fd Maresh of Moulton and Joe Hroch of Corpus Christi Bridesmaids Lillie Hroch Annie Hunplik Attendants Johnnie Maresh Willie Hroch Cecilia Hroch flower girl Marie Knapek ring bearer The couple will reside in Corpus Christi.
Washington reports army and navy losses total 189 309 with army figures through April 7 showing 25 013 killed 59 222 wounded 32 048 missing and 28 799 prisoners for a 145 082 total. Navy marines and coast guard casualties total 44 228 with 18 795 killed 11 726 wounded 9 282 missing and 4 424 prisoners.
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