State convention in San Antonio. defense bond drive
The American Legion holds its state convention in San Antonio with Governor Shivers as keynote. A defense bond drive launches in Detroit on Labor Day September 3, while President Truman will open ceremonies. Texas oil completions rise to 6,639 for the year with 129,438 producing wells. Hearst dies at 88 in Beverly Hills. Hoover turns 77 on August 10. Peanut prices for 1951 set at about 230.56 per ton.
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American Legion
San Antonio
Allan Shivers
Detroit
Truman
Texas
United State Department of Agriculture
Royal visit eyed for Princess Elizabeth by Truman family
British royalty plans a Washington visit to meet U S Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip October 24 to 26. The article notes an unannounced but expected appearance by Prince Harry to play the Missouri Waltz for the royals.
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U. S
Elizabeth
Prince Philip
Truman
Washington
Harry
O'Daniel Announces Democratic Presidential Bid
W Lee O Daniel former Texas governor and U S Senator said on a radio broadcast he would seek the Democratic nomination for president and would, if elected, move to tell foreign lenders that Uncle Sam has quit the money lending business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Lee O’daniel
United States
Texas
Sea
Uncle Sam
MacArthur Could Face Republican Nomination at Chicago
The article notes General MacArthur denying political ambitions but facing possible force at the national convention in Chicago next June. It suggests General Eisenhower as the only figure who might block MacArthur, though Eisenhower is not a Democrat, leaving politicians in an awkward position.
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General MacArthur
Chicago
MacArthur
White House
General Eisenhower
Lions Club Names Committees For New Fiscal Year
Lions Club announces committees appointed by President William Lee Young for the new fiscal year. Attendance committee includes Joe Petrek as chairman with Frank Biehunke Jr. and J. L. Meyer. Other panels cover finance information membership program publicity agriculture boys and girls citizenship and patriotism civic improvement community betterment education health and welfare soil conservation constitution and by laws with named chairmen and members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standing
Lions Club
Lion
William Lee Young
Joe Petrek
Frank Biehunke Jr
J. L. Meyer
LIONS
C. F. Knape
Frank Meyer
Vince Rehmer
M. K. Merrem
W. L. Knape
Bill Batey
Wm. J. Meyer
Louis Pietsch
Vinc Rehmet
Mma Merrem
Lad Hruska
E. E. Darilek
A. J. Darilek
F. T. Barta
Adolph __ Petrek
Lee Jarosek
E. C. Fehrenkamp
G. G. Fisbeck
E. A. Oehl
J. W. Pyland
O. F. Knape
Dr. M. M. Wagner
August Etlinger
M. M. Wagner
Ads Darilek
Roy l L. Kotzebue
Garrison-Oeltjen Wedding Told
The wedding of Miss Virginia Garrison and Marvin Oeltjen was held Saturday at Zion Lutheran Church Moulton with Rev. K Windecker officiating The bride wore chantilly lace and satin with a blue ribbon bouquet She carried white roses and wore the customary tokens The groom donned a blue gray suit Witnesses were Mr and Mrs William Jurek A reception followed at the groom’s twin sister’s home in Shiner with a three tiered cake and miniature bride and groom topper
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Garrison
Ethel Garrison
Gonzales
Marvin Oeltjen
Otto Oeltjen
Moulton
Zion Lutheran Church
Rev. K. Windecker
William Jurek
Wm. Jurek
Shiner
Roy L. Kotzebue
Moulton High School
Bravenec
Johnny Bravenec
Houston
U.S. Air Force
Wahpeton
North Dakota
Erna Kotzebue
Alvin Hajek
San Antonio
Gloria Bratrich
Comfort
Grace Ramsower
Austin
Earline Kotzebue
Victoria
Mary Lee Jarosek
Mary Allan Oehl
Mary Ann Bravenec
Ach
Patricia Martino
Joe Martino
Alvin Hajek Jr
Stephen Fisbeck
Billy Ray Brueggmann
Oscar Darilek
Alexander Kotzebue
William Bravenec
Sammy Bravenec
E. A. Oehl
W. R. Harper
Sacramento
California
Birthday Party for Mr and Mrs Frank Miculka of Moulton
A birthday surprise party was held on Sunday August 12 for Mr and Mrs Frank Miculka of Moulton. Out of town guests included Roman and Barbara Miculka and family from Shiner Al fons Jalufka and family from Shiner Frankie Miculka and Janett from Shiner Anthony Miculka and Sandra Mae from Cuero Henry Miculka of San Antonio. The couple share the same birthday and age and all enjoyed the party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Miculka
Moulton
Roman Miculka
Alfons Jalufka
Frankie Miculka
Janett
Shiner
Anthony Miculka
Sandra Mae
Cuero
Henry Miculka
San Antonio
Miculka
Birthday Party for Bobby Schoenfeld's Fifth
Bobby Schoenfeld son of Mr and Mrs Alvin Schoenfeld celebrated his fifth birthday with a Thursday afternoon party at the parental home. Many little friends attended and enjoyed dainty refreshments.
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Bobby Schoenfeld
Alvin Schoenfeld
Welfls Welcome Garland Anthony
Mr and Mrs Roland Welfl welcomed a son named Garland Anthony on Saturday at 4 25 PM at Herman Hospital in Houston. The newborn joins the family as their second son, expanding the household to two boys.
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Roland Welfl
New Herman Hospital
Houston
Garland Anthony
Welfls
Cottonmaids Whitewash Eaglettes in Hallettsville
The Hallettsville Cottonmaids defeated the Moulton Eaglettes 16 to 0 in Hallettsville. Maxine Woytek led Hallettsville with two hits one double and a homer. Joyce Michalec added three singles and a walk. Joyce Brom pitched the full game for the Eaglettes.
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Moulton Eaglettes
Hallettsville
Juanita Rothbauer
Totsie Biehunko
Betty Meyer
Moulton
Maxine Woytek
Joyce Michalec
Joyce Brom
el Rose Schroeder
Cotton Maids
Schroeder
Eaglettes
Roselyn Bravenec
Natalie Lockwell
Eaguettes
Gonzales Checkerettes
Road Work Under Way on Farm to Market Road 532
Work grading the roadbed of FM 532 from the Gonzales county line to Moulton began last week and progresses well. Sharp turns are being eliminated and several bridges are to be built, including at the town edge and near Zidek's place, with the road connecting to pavement at Moore Avenue and West intersection.
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Gonzales County Line
Moulton
Kotzebue Bravenee Wedding Rites Held In St Josephs Church
The Kotzebue daughter and Bravenec groom wed Tuesday at St Josephs Church with a measured ceremony. Attendants included Al(vin) Hajek and Gloria Bratrich among others. the couple will reside in Sacramento where he serves in the Air Force.
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Kotzebue-Bravenee
St. Joseph’s Church
Mrs. Frank Svatek Buried At Flatonia
Mrs. Frank Svatek died at her Flatonia home on Saturday August 11. Funeral services were held at Sacred Heart Church in Flatonia with interment in the Flatonia Catholic Cemetery. Rev. V A Raska and Rev. Jos Pustka officiated. Survivors include her husband and seven sons.
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Frank Svatek
Flatonia
Sacred Heart Church
Flatonia Catholic
V. A. Raska
Jos. Pustka
Yoakum
Texas to issue fishing and hunting licenses in August
The Game, Fish and Oyster Commission will have resident fishing and hunting licenses in Texas agents the last week of August. About 315,000 resident sport fishing and 310,000 resident hunting licenses will be issued for the year ending August 31. A new combined $2.15 resident hunting license covers big and small game except antelope which needs a $5 permit. All licenses must be renewed for the new year.
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Texas
Game, Fish and Oyster Commission
Former Mayor Joe Biehunko Laid at Rest
Funeral services for Joe Biehunko were held at Smith Funeral Home and St. Joseph's Church in Moulton with interment in Moulton Catholic Cemetery. Born April 27 1886 in Czechoslovakia he died August 7 aged 65 years 3 months and 10 days. He served as mayor and alderman of Moulton and is survived by three sons, six grandchildren, a sister and two brothers.
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Joe Biehunko
Hugo J. Strieder
Moulton
Smith Funeral Home
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Moulton Catholic
John Matocha
Willie Hoepfl Jr
Herbert Hoepfl
Reinhold Hoepfl
Edwin Hoepfl
Johnnie Schacherl
Biehunko
Fred Pietsch
Emil Jaluska
Julius Krejci
Ed. Novosad
Wm. Wachtendorf
August W. Etlinger
Mr. Biehunko
Czechoslovakia
Texas
Frank Biehunko
Emma Hoepfl
Harry Biehunko
Victoria
Eugene
Erwin
Ed. Tolle
San Antonio
John Biehunko
Hallettsville
Jim Biehunko
Ben Zacek
Moulton Knights of Columbus Host Family Night
The Moulton Knights of Columbus held their second annual Family Night on Wednesday August 8 at 8 00 PM in the VFW Hall. About 500 attended a chicken barbecue and program with Grand Knight Emil Jalufka and toastmaster Rev John Matocha presenting speakers including Charles Meriam Erwin Franke and Bill Novosad. A Rudy Kurtz orchestra provided music for a dance afterward.
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Moulton Knights of Columbus
V. F. W. Hall
Emil Jalufka
John Matocha
Charles Meriam
Yoakum
Erwin Franke
la Grange
Bill Novosad
Moulton
Rudy Kurtz
John Mares
Funeral Rites For Mrs Michalec Held In Shiner
Funeral services for Mrs Julius Theresia Michalec 41 were held at Shiner Catholic Church with High Mass and a funeral home rosary. She was born October 22, 1909 in Moulton and died at her home near Shiner August 6. Survivors include her husband Julius Michalec and eight children, siblings, and four sisters and brothers. Burial in Shiner Cemetery.
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Roeder Funeral Home
Shiner
Julius (Theresia) Michalec
J. J. Hanacek
Funeral
Shiner Cat
Michalec
Moulton
Fam
Edith
Jeangt Gerilyn Michalec
Edwin
Mie
Marvin Michalec
John
A Darilek
Henkhaus
Annie) Miculka
Houston Albert
Augustina
Albert Clouhy
Art
Frank Roscoe
Albert Machahaus
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Texas Home Demonstration Association
A. and M. College
William Randolph Hearst
Beverly Hills
Hearst
Tom Connally
Herbert Hoover
Mr. Hoover
G. Fisbeck
J. H. Vanham
Carl Smith
Garrison-Oeltjen
Roland Welfls
Mrs
Roselyn Kotzebue Bravenec
First Street
M. E. Ruby
San Marcos
Norman L. Larson
Moulton K. C
Family Night
Theresa Machart
Julius Michalec Ottober
Frank
Annika Machart
Daniel Brom
Geeha
Victor
Steve Machart
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