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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1942
Page
1
Lavaca County War Price and Rationing Board announces extended sugar allotments for industrial and institutional users for September and October. Industrial users gain 10 percent to 80 percent of base, institutional users 25 percent to 75 percent. Applications accepted after August 7 with no special form needed.
The United States senate ratified President Roosevelt's nomination of Allen B. Hanry of Houston for the United States District Judgeship of the Southern District of Texas to replace James V. Allred, who resigned to pursue the United States Senate nomination.
Texas sets August war bond quota at 27.25 million, down from July's 33.677 million. National quota is 815 million with about 7.46 billion in bonds sold to date. Treasury aims for 12 billion for the year.
President Roosevelt previously proposed a 40 mile per hour limit to conserve tires. The Office of Defense Transportation directed governors to act, by proclamation or law, to implement the speed limit, with many riders either aware or unaware of the suggestion.
A nation wide drive collects all scrap metal to aid the war effort. Lavaca county holds a scrap rally on August 29 per the Salvage committee, urging residents to gather scrap on their premises and deliver it to the nearest depot for transport to mills.
Alvin P. Mueller of Seguin, father of a distinguished flyer, received the distinguished service medal and the distinguished flying cross. In a WOAI interview he urged the public to support the war by buying war bonds. Mueller is a Seguin attorney and native of Moulton with two brothers, John C. and George, living locally.
Cotton is arriving rapidly in Moulton as hot dry weather persists. Public Weigher A. Haas reports 241 bales had been marketed by 6pm Wednesday, signaling gins will stay busy for about a month.
The typhus fever epidemic continued to spread in Texas in the week ending August 1, with more cases in counties already involved and new areas affected, the state department of health reported today.
Homer D Wade longtime Texan newspaper man and Smithville Chamber of Commerce manager died at his home in Smithville on Sunday. Survived by his widow and one brother.
The Texas Tanning and Manufacturing Company of Yoakum has won a war work contract for 3792 sole tips, announced this week by the firm.
The Department of Agriculture projects Texas cotton output for 1942 at 3,177,000 bales, up from 2,652,000 bales last year. The August forecast estimates the national crop with emphasis on Texas.Proper nouns include Texas and Department of Agriculture.
The Praha Catholic Parish marks its golden jubilee with the blessings and laying of the parish church cornerstone. Mass begins at 10 a.m. on Saturday August 15. Dinner and supper will follow. Rev. John Anders serves as pastor.
The Agriculture Department reports cash income from farm marketings for the first six months of 1942 totaled 5 773 million, up from 4 012 million a year earlier. Crop income rose 36 percent and livestock and products by 48 percent, with a record marketings volume anticipated in the second half of 1942. Government payments included, 1942 total likely to exceed 14 500 million.
Emil Grunwald has been busy this week making interior improvements in the local theatre building. The theatre has been closed for some time, but Mr Grunwald contemplates reopening it when conditions become more favorable.
Lee Jarosek of Moulton Alvin Boehm and J H Wilson of Shiner attended a Ford meeting in Victoria Monday.
Miss Alice Arnim of Houston and Mr. Ted Brown of San Antonio visited in the B. O. Arnim home Sunday, sharing time with local relatives and friends.
Mrs Charles Lueke returns from Rosenberg where she stayed several days at the home of Mr and Mrs Rudie Mueller.
The United States Department of Agriculture projects 1942 cotton production exceeding 13,000,000 bales, signaling a strong crop year ahead. The forecast reflects favorable growing conditions and potential boosts for farmers nationwide.
Mrs J F DeShong and Robert Wallace Rehmet of San Antonio are spending the week in the home of Mr and Mrs Vince Rehmet. The visit highlights social ties in the local community with family hosting.
Cpl. Allen Darilek of Good fellow Field San Angelo spent the weekend at the home of his parents Judge and Mrs A J Darilek.
Kenward Kolar in U S service has been transferred to Cheyenne Wyoming. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Ed Kolar of Moulton.
Fire claimed about 5000 victims in the first six months of 1942 and national fire property loss reached an estimated 170 million dollars.
Mr. and Mrs. Travis Walker of San Saba and Mrs. A. C. Rehmet with Miss Doris Arnim of San Antonio are visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. O. Arnim.
San Marcos August 4 139 candidates will receive bachelor degrees at SWT Teachers College summer graduation August 19. President C E Evans directs his last graduation as retirement takes effect after the current semester. Edward Kainer of Moulton is a candidate for the B S degree.
Miss Dorothy Jane Schaefer daughter of Mr and Mrs Louis Schaefer of near Moulton and William Renger son of Mr and Mrs Henry Renger of Hallettsville were united in marriage at Zion’s Lutheran Church in Moulton Sunday evening. Rev E Jacobs officiated and William Buss of Breslau served as witnesses. The couple will reside in Hallettsville where the groom works with his father in business.
July bond and stamp sales in Moulton totaled 7981.20 per Mayor E C Fehrenkamp. Post office sales reported 306.20 in stamps and 850 in bonds. Farm era and Merchants State Bank contributed 6825.
Mrs Ad Nachlinger of Taylor stayed several days last week visiting her sisters Mesdames Louis and Henry Fehrenkamp in town.
Willie C Batey attending the summer session of Southwest Texas Teachers College spent the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs Ed Batey.
Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Papacek and daughter Marjorie left Monday for Washington D C to visit Arnold Papacek who is with Uncle Sam's Navy.
Mrs Ed Boehm Sr Mrs Ed Boehm Jr Mrs Elo C Fehren kamp Miss Marguerite Boehm of Moulton and Mrs Gene Her zik of Yoakum visited in Corpus Christi and Taft last week.
Miss Mabel Marie Fehrenkamp of Station Hospital Foster Field Victoria spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Louis Fehrenkamp.
Pvt. Harvey Louis Fehrenkamp and his wife spent Monday with Mr and Mrs Louis Fehrenkamp. The soldier returned Tuesday morning to Camp Deulen for duty while Mrs Fehrenkamp traveled to San Antonio to see her mother.
The Moulton Lions Club, in its first meeting of the year, votes to sponsor a November 11 service honoring local men in the armed forces with participation by schools and city organizations. They also approve erecting an aircraft warning post observation tower, with a committee to coordinate with post officials. A picture show is slated for August 26, and the finance committee will arrange details. the annual carnival is planned for the first week of October with date to be announced.
Six German saboteurs Edward John Kerling Richard Querin Werner Thiel Herman Otto Neubaur Henry Harm Heinck and Herman Hans Maupt were electrocuted in Washington. Ernst P. Burger received life imprisonment at hard labor and George Dasch 80 years hard labor. They were captured soon after landing in the United States.
Funeral services were held at Hallettsville on Wednesday for Jerry Kubicek 19 son of Mr and Mrs Oswald Kubicek of Kinkler who died from injuries in a San Antonio truck crash Saturday night He leaves his parents and two brothers as survivors.
Staff Sergeant Earl Harle and his wife from San Antonio visited Mr and Mrs Frank Luksovsky last week. They planned to move to Camp Rucker in Alabama where he is stationed. Mrs Harle is the Luksovsky daughter.
County Commissioner Leo Gerdes of Precinct 4 and L. F. DeBord advance to a run-off primary on August 22 after finishing first and second in the earlier vote. Gerdes led with 379 votes to DeBord's 376 of a total 888 ballots cast.
Farmers report large numbers of leaf worms appearing across fields prompting widespread use of pesticides to curb the infestation. Local agronomists warn this outbreak could threaten crop yields if not controlled promptly.
Sick Rudie Steinacher at LaGrange Hospital is improving nicely. Bill Etlinger at Shiner Hospital is recovering well. Ad Ermis was taken to Shiner Hospital for treatment and is improving. Richard Boehm was on the sick list this week and Mrs. Fred Fehrenkamp has mumps.
Lavaca county's monthly war bond quota for August was set at 63 800 dollars, announced Monday.
The Moulton Lions Club met Thursday at noon August 6 with many members present. Carl Huser of Schulenburg attended and praised the meeting site. Lee Jarosek noted a new Lions road sign at Moore Avenue and Highway 95. The club issued service cards for members in service. A film on incendiary bombs and fire suppression was shown at the school building for about fifteen minutes.
The Catholic Church announces its annual picnic at Herman Park on Sunday September 20. Further details will be announced later.
The Moulton Fire Department will host a dance at Herman Park Hall on Sunday September 6 to benefit the department. The Henry Broseh Orchestra will provide modern and old-time music.
The Program and Social Union Bible School hosted an event at the Lutheran Church on Sunday evening, providing attendees with an hour of entertainment.
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