Elections to Be Held Next Tuesday in Moulton
Regular Geier Merrem Post 392 meeting at V F Hall Tuesday August 7 includes installation by Ninth District Commander P R Martin and a Boys State report by John Michalec. Delegates to the State Convention in San Antonio elected. Auxiliary meets. Maintenance Tax election in Moulton Independent School District also on August 7 at City Office with presiding judge George von Lienen and assistants Emil Darilek and Anton Palitza to decide tax rate and bonded indebtedness implications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geier Merrem
American Legion
V.F. W. Hall
P. R. Martin
Ninth District
John Michalec
San Antonio
Moulton Independent
Moulton
Texas
George von Lienen
Emil Darilek
Anton Palitza
Birthday Observance For Mrs Augusta Raab In San Antonio
Mrs Augusta Raab celebrated her 81st birthday Sunday at the home of Mr and Mrs Oscar Shandera in San Antonio. Attending were relatives from Moulton Shiner and San Antonio including Anton and Iris Dean Raab Joe Raab Carol Lynn Crozier and others. She has been bedbound recently due to a hip injury from a fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta Raab
Oscar Shandera
San Antonio
Anton Raab
Joe Raab
Iris Dean
John Raab
Moulton
Rud. Billimek
Franklin
Shiner
John E. Rabel
William Crozier
Carol Lynn
Walter Raab
Edgar Raab
Johnnie
Raab
Hallettsville Lions appoint zones chairman
Zones Chairman George Kallus of Hallettsville is named Lions zone chairman for the area covering Hallettsville Schulenburg Waelder Moulton LaGrange Smithville and Bastrop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Kallus
Hallettsville
Lions Zone
Lions Clubs of
Schulenburg
Waelder
Moulton, LaGrange
Smithville
Bastrop
Editor urges vote for better schools in election
The piece calls readers to polls on August 7 to back superior schools. It notes a legislative vote 264 to 109 on granting states title to oil rich submerged lands three miles offshore. Mentions Margaret Truman will tour again in November in New Orleans after a Europe trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Margaret Truman
United States
New Orleans
Miss Truman
Europe
Taft Calls for Clean Government as Republican Hopeful
U S Senator Robert A Taft of Ohio urged a complete house cleaning in Washington during a Plym outh Mass speech and is expected to seek the Republican presidential nomination next year A fireworks sales ban is to be introduced in the next legislative session after a similar bill failed in sub committee Representative Maury Maverick of San Antonio is cited as the sponsor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Robert A. Taft
Ohio
Plymouth
Mass
Washington
Taft
Maury Maverick
San Antonio
Broms Welcome Daughter Darlene Josephine in Houston
Mr and Mrs Eugene Brom of Houston welcomed a daughter born July 24 at Memorial Hospital weighing seven pounds seven ounces She will be named Darlene Josephine She is the first granddaughter of Christian Brom of Moulton Baptism took place July 29 at Holy Rosary Church Houston with godparents Mr and Mrs Henry A Kurtz of Houston
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Eugene Brom
Houston
Memorial Hospital
Darlene Josephine
Emily Josephine Kurtz
Christian Brom
Moulton
Holy Rosary Church
Henry A. Kurtz
Care of Shrubs for Dry Summer Months
Home Demonstration Agent Callie Izonia Werth urges shrub owners to water fertilize and prune during dry summers. She notes moisture loss harms shrubs and recommends forming a low rim to catch rain and mulching with 2 to 3 inch layers of leaves grass clippings straw or hay. For tight soils add sand or top soil and water slowly to reach 10 to 18 inches depth.
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Callie Izonia Werth
Miss Worth
Delegates From St Joseph Parish Attend State League Meet
Delegates from St Joseph Parish who attended the Catholic State League Convention at Rockne last week include F. W. Hans Alfred Gassmann Theo Wenske Mrs Bruno Wenske and Mrs Hoepfl Jr Those attending part of the program were Rev Joseph Kopp Rev John Matocha Mrs Alfred Gassmann Miss Emma Rosenauer Mrs Theo Wenske Bruno Wenske and daughters Dorothy Louise and Barbara Lee Rudy Jahn Willie Hoepfl Jr Mrs Willie Hoepfl Sr Mrs Jim Reindl and Mr and Mrs Reinhold Hoepfl
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph Parish
Catholic State League
Rockne
F. W. Hans
Alfred Gassmann
Theo. Wenske
Bruno Wenske
Hoepfl Jr
Joseph Kopp
John Matocha
Emma Rosenauer
Theo Wenske
Dorothy Louise
Barbara Lee
Rudy Jahn
Willie Hoepfl Jr
Willie Hoepfl Sr
Jim Reindl
Reinhold Hoepfl
Eaglettes Fall to Gonzales in 6 4 Softball Tilt
The Moulton Eaglettes lost 6 to 4 to the Gonzales Checkerettes on Friday night at Gonzales diamond. Joyce Brom led Moulton with 3 singles and a double, while Shinkling topped Gonzales with 4 singles. Brom and Elise Michaelie were the Eaglettes' battery. Bram allowed 16 hits. Gonzales batters Machlenas Massman Real Knoedel each had two or more hits. The Eaglettes travel to Yoakum on August 2 to face the Yoakum Girls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton Eaglettes
Gonzales Checkerettes
Gonzales Diamond
Joyce Brom
Totsie Biehunko
Natalie Lockwell
Roselyn Kotzebue
Juanita Rothbauer
Shinkling
Gonzales
Rose
Hassman
Real
Knoedel
Mrs. Julia Turnage Buried In LaGrange Services
Funeral services for Mrs. Julia Turnage 86 were held Friday at New Cemetery in LaGrange. Rev. Lem Tittsworth officiated. She had resided at Schneider Rest Home for the last three years before her death last week Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia Turnage
Schneider Rest
New Ceemetery
LaGrange
Lem Tittsworth
Doctors Price Clinic to Discuss Price Regulations
The Office of Price Stabilization will hold a price clinic for businessmen in Hallettsville at City Hall on Tuesday August 7 from 2 P.M. to 5 P.M.
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Office of Price Stabilization
Hallettsville
Mrs Ignac Jaluska Visits Mr Bohumir Kubena in Ganado
Mrs Ignac Jaluska visited Mr Bohumir Kubena and family in Ganado on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ignac Jaluska
Bohumir Kubena
Ganado
Visitors from Wharton College Stop by Ganado Family
Donald Huber and Carol Lockstedt visited Wharton College on Sunday. They also called on Mr. Bohuhir Kubena and family in Ganado for a courtesy call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Huber
Carol Lockstedt
Wharton College
Bohuhir Kubena
Ganado
Pietsch Family Reunion Held Amid Full Attendance
A Pietsch family reunion at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Reinhold Pietsch in Wied July 22 had 36 members present. Rev. J A Pietsch led a devotional based on Psalm 118 29 and music by Breitkreutzs and Mrs. Ed Breitkreutz accented the event. A chicken dinner followed with sandwiches take and coffee served to attendees from Shiner Cuero San Marcos Galveston La Marque San Angelo and Weldon listed among participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reinhold Pietsch
Wied
J. A. Pietsch
Walter Breitkreutz
Robert
Ed. Breitkreutz
Jesus
Shiner
Janice
Elmer Koenvogel
Daniel James
Kenneth
Miscellaneous Shower for Miss Roselyn Kotzebue
Miss Roselyn Kotzebue was honored at a Tuesday evening miscellaneous shower at Pundt's Cafe. Pink and white decor and refreshments set the mood. Musical selections were rendered by Misses Lilly Ann Darilek Arlene Biehunko and Barbara Baca. Hostesses included Mesdames E. A. Oehl William Young Frank Biehunko Emil Beran Ed. Pundt Joe Vanham and Lee Jarosek. Guests were limited to intimate friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roselyn Kotzebue
Pundt’s
Lilly Ann Darilek
Arlene Biehunko
Barbara Baca
Mesdames
E. A. Oehl
William Young
Frank Biehunko
Emil Beran
Ed. Pundt
Joe Vanham
Lee Jarosek
Cotton Man Returns to Germany
Wilhelm Noehmke an employee of the Otto Goedecke Cotton firm at Hallettsville Texas has returned to Bremen Germany where he will have charge of an agency for the Goedecke firm Noehmke flew back to Germany via New York boarding a plane at Houston
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilhelm Noehmke
Otto Goedecke
Hallettsville
Texas
Bremen
Germany
Goedecke
Mr. Noehmke
New York
Houston
Mrs. Otto Riske Dies Monday in Hallettsville
Mrs. Emelie Bengsch Riske of Evergreen dies at Hallettsville Hospital July 30 at 7 10 P M aged 71 8 17 native of Shelby Texas and widow of Otto Riske Funeral services were held at Zion Lutheran Church in Moulton with burial in Moulton City Cemetery Survivors include her husband one son Milton two sisters five half sisters two half brothers and a number of relatives in Lavaca and Hallettsville regions
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Otto Riske
Evergreen
Hallettsville
Smith Funeral
Moulton
Zion Lutheran Church
K. Windecker
Elson Roy Schreiber
Lester Albrecht
Calvin Hinze
Arnold Risk
Milton Riske
Near Evergreen
Granchild
Fritz Schneider
Shiner
Herman Riske
Paul Buechman
John Schornack
Fritz Zappe
Henry Zappe
Edwin Neubauer
Gonzales
Fire damages only refrigerator at Martha Biehunke home
Moulton Fire Department was called to 5:00 a m Monday when the refrigerator motor caught fire. The fire was extinguished quickly with damage confined to the appliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton
Martha Biehunke
Lavaca Red Cross Elects Officers and Directors
A Red Cross meeting in Hallettsville July 23 elected Lavaca County Chapter officers led by Chairman Bill Davis and Vice Chairman Percy Garbade. Board members include Miculka, Dr. Wagner, Alfred Brosch, Mrs. Waldrep, Roy Abshier, Gus Appelt, E. S. Kelly, Rev. Kuratka, Guthrie Blahuta, Halton Buchanek, Julius Technik, Gus Jurena, Victor Barborak, Mrs. Sam Kelly, and Mrs. Arthur Spiecs with rural seats to be filled later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Hallettsville
Lavaca County
Bill Davis
Percy Garbade
Treasuerer
Annie Timm
William Miculka
M. M. Wagner
Moulton
Alfred Brosch
C. J. Waldrep
Shiner
Roy Abshier
Gus Appelt
E. S. Kelly
Rev. G. Kuratka
Sweet Home
Guthrie Blahuta
Moravia
Halton Buchanek
Sublime
Julius Technik
Witting
Gus Jurena
Koerth
Victor Barborak
Komensky
Sam Kelly
Vienna
Arthur Spiecs
Breslau
Lavaca Soil Survey Launched in Hallettsville Area
Oliver Killough and Dick Coffee lead a Lavaca County soil survey to assess sub soil and top soil conditions. Accompanied by Theo Golsch and Fred Brunkenhoffer, they sample soils across farms including a cotton field near G P Wencken, noting good cotton and no open bolls. Further tests will follow at farmers requests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lavaca
Oliver Killough
Hallettsville
Dick Coffee
Rosenberg
Soil Conservation District
Theo Golsch
Fred Brunkenhoeffer
Killough
Cof
St. Mary’s
Joe Haas
Campbell Branch
Yoakum Leader Etlinger Dies Prominent Citizen
Roosevelt J. Etlinger longtime Yoakum business leader and Catholic community figure dies Friday July 27 at Huth Memorial Hospital. Born February 18 1902 in Moulton he was 49. Funeral services held at St Josephs Church with Monsignor Pustka presiding. Survivors include widow Lillie Etlinger three daughters and several relatives. He chaired local polio campaigns and led Boy Scout activities and served as Rotary Club president 1947 to 1949.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt J. Etlinger
South Texas
Huth Memorial Hospital
Yoakum
Mr. Etlinger
Moulton
Lillie Lucke
Moult
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
Joseph A. Pustka
J. J. Stryk
F. O. Beck
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Victoria
St. Joseph’s
Etlinger
Boy Scouts
Rotary Club
Chamber of Commerce
Knights of Columbus
Columbian Squires
Lillie Etlinger
Edmund Etlinger
Seguin
Mary Ann White
Houston
W. C. Schmeltekopf
Kyle
Ed. E. Kolar
Henry Etlinger
Lynwood Boehm Jr
Eliminate The Fly Eliminate The Fly
Public health official Dr. Geo W Cox urges cities to prioritize fly control. He notes flies spread typhoid fever tuberculosis polio and other diseases by breeding in manure piles garbage and organic filth. Prevent breeding and keep food protected and screened.
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Geo. W. Cox
Cox
Baptismal Ceremony for Peggy Jo Ann Wornat at Zion Lutheran
Peggy Jo Ann Wornat, daughter of Mr and Mrs Gus Wornat, was baptized at Zion Lutheran Church on Sunday morning July 15 with Rev K Windecker officiating. Sponsors were Mrs James Maresh and Rudy Brueggman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peggy Jo Ann Wornat
Gus Wornat
Zion’ Lutheran Church
Rev
K. Windecker
James Maresh
Rudy Brueggman
Texaco Club Meeting Held at Schulenburg Cafe
A Texaco gathering convened last Tuesday evening at Bob Adam cik's Cafe in Schulenburg with attendees including Vince Rehmer A A Wagner Emil J Jaluska Lee L Jarosek Johnnie Kubenka Ad Petrek Vladimir Darilek Milton Jobb Fred Kaiser and Willie Hoepfl Jr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texaco
Bob Adamcik
Schulenburg
Vince Rehmer
A. A. Wagner
Emil J. Jaluska
Lee L. Jarosek
Johnnie Kubenka
Ad. Petrek
Vladimir Darilek
Milton Jobb
Fred Kaiser
Willie Hoepfl Jr
Czech Play Presented Here
The Moulton Czech Dramatic Club presented a Czech language play Muzika v divoke vsi Music in a Wild Village to a large crowd at St. Josephs Parish Hall Sunday night. Cast included Jim Kalina Emilie Freytag Tom V Tousek Steffie Novosad James Svatek Venice Darilek Albert Brom Felix Pavlas and Frank Kouba. Produced under the direction of Paul Mayer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton
Czech Dramatic Club
St. Joseph's Parish Hall
Jim Kalina
Emilie Freytag
Tom V. Tousek
Steffie Novosad
James Svatek
Venice Darilek
Albert Brom
Felix Pavlas
Frank Kouba
Paul Mayer
Town Resident Shuffles Highlight Local Homes
Round Town reports several moves within the community. Erwin Kouba and wife occupy the John C. Mueller home in the town’s east. Woodrow Joost and family move into the Hohersee home at Arnim and South Streets. James Koncaba and family relocate to the Al von Schraer home in the north. Frank Luksovsky buys the Joe Jungbauer home on West Second Street and plans to move to town this fall.
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Mrs. Erwin Kouba
John C. Mueller
Woodrow Joost
Hohersee
Arnim and
South Streets
James Koncaba
Alvin Schraer
Frank Luksovsky
Moulton
Joe Jungbauer
West Second Street
Mrs. Luksovsky
Zidek Home Construction Near Lan caster and South First
The new home for Mr. and Mrs. Alois Zidek on the corner of Lan caster and South First Streets is under construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs
Alois Zidek
Lancaster and
South First Streets
Also Mentioned on This Page
Legion Meeting
Eugene Broms
Eaglettes
Price Clinic
Pietsch
Cuero
E. R. Pietsch
Jay
Vernon
Ruthie
San Marcos
L. R. Deanert
Ronald
Galvesto
George F. Bai
Kathryn
Muecke
B. F. Piiwa
Glynn Myers
Wayne
San Angelo
John A. Pietsch
Weldon
Rossel Pea
Cotton Man
Lavaca Soil Survey
Texaco Meeting
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