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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1944
Page
1
Editor notes synthetic rubber production is approaching a million tons annually. The artificial product is proving satisfactory and wartime use will likely continue after the war. It is believed synthetic rubber can be sold at lower prices than natural rubber.
The message urges locally to recognize the August 26 run-off as equally important to the primary. Voters should evaluate each candidate’s record and qualifications and vote for the person who will best serve the community, encouraging independent thinking as the American way.
The department of agriculture estimates this year's cotton production at 11,022,000 bales, down from 11,428,151 bales last year. This year’s acreage is 1,800,000 acres less. Texas holds 7,127,000 acres with an estimated 2,450,000 bales produced.
From August 20 to September 20 the state designates Paper Salvage Month with participation from Boy Scouts and other groups. Texas coal totals 120,000,000 pounds with 20 pounds per person. residents urged to save waste paper and deliver to collection centers to help Texas go over the top.
Young America boys and girls will return to schools to pursue further study. Many who finish high school will enter higher learning to prepare for postwar responsibilities. Do not neglect education as leaders are needed across all fields.
The mobile blood donor service of San Antonio visits Moulton on September 25 to collect blood for the Red Cross Blood Bank. The event invites local residents to donate a pint to aid servicemen in need.
President Roosevelt arrived in Seattle after a fifteen day voyage covering the Hawaiian Islands the Aleutian Islands and Alaska. He spoke to a nationwide audience giving his travel observations and commented that the war is advancing toward victory while avoiding any estimate of its duration.
Governor Stevenson issued a proclamation urging Texans to collect at least 20 pounds of waste paper per person during Salvage Month from August 20 to September 21. The appeal asks cooperation from the American Legion, Boy Scouts, local salvage committees, and newspapers as waste paper is identified as the top war material.
A compact sign panel by R. Roy Keaton contrasts victory garden morale with blunt aphorisms. The text definitions mock happy rumor and queenly rule as reflections on character and power.
The War Production Board notes eight million tons of salvage paper needed in 1944 with 38 percent hidden in American homes and farms and 62 percent stored in files and store rooms of industry. Scouts and school children are urged to uncover these hoards before next fall.
Mr. and Mrs. S. A. Wunderlich and Mr. and Mrs. Herbert A. Fiedler with Lovelle of Houston joined Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Gillum of Foster Field and Mr. and Mrs. August Wunderlich of Yoakum to celebrate David Alan Eberhard’s first birthday anniversary at the E. E. Eberhard home.
Sherman Jesse Rehmet came over the weekend to accompany Mrs. Rehmet and the children home from a four weeks stay with Mr. and Mrs. Vince Rehmet. They departed in the middle of the week.
Jeanette Jalufka daughter of Pvt and Mrs Emil Jalufka underwent a tonsil operation Tuesday morning. The patient was reported resting well and recovering in good spirits.
Promoted to sergeant Milton Kubena based at Gulfport Field Mississippi receives the rank upgrade. His promotion follows standard military procedures and reflects his service record and duties at the base.
The Moulton Boy Scouts presented a Sunday evening show at Recreation Park with flag lowering, games, songs, and stunts. A large crowd attended and the event added about $70 to the scout fund.
Yoakum reports 2 million pounds of peanuts expected if weather holds. Last year yielded 1.5 million pounds. Dry hot conditions haven t harmed plants which can wait six weeks for rain without damage.
The Moulton Fire Department will sponsor a dance at Herman Park Hall on Sunday night September 3. Migl's Orchestra will provide the music.
Shelton Wagner of Yoakum son of Mrs. Frank Smothers armer Miss Olga Lueke was commissioned as a Lieutenant at Pecos Texas on August 4. He is a nephew of Mrs. Lizzie Lueke of Moulton.
The Gonzales Chamber of Commerce asks the Gon zales county commissioners to call an election to issue county-wide road bonds totaling 200000 for constructing state highways and farm to market roads.
Zion's Lutheran congregation will observe the 40th anniversary of the church dedication on Sunday October 1. A dinner will be served.
The annual Catholic Church feast in Praha attracted a large crowd on Tuesday August 15. Attendees enjoyed dinner and a night dance with many from Moulton present at the celebration.
Miss Ethel Baros of Shiner spent the weekend with her parents Mr. and Mrs. John Baros. The talented violinist assisted with the music at the Old Moulton Baptist Church Sunday morning.
Mrs C A Lehne and daughters Peggy Jean and Jo Ann returned from a two months visit with Mr and Mrs Louis Lehne in Fredericksburg. They also stopped at Bandera and Harper during the trip.
A son was born on Friday July 21 to Sgt. and Mrs. Vladik Culak of Lake Worth Florida. The Culaks previously lived in Moulton and celebrate the arrival which brightens their home and family.
Nolan Wagner son of Mr and Mrs Harry Wagner stationed in France is promoted to staff sergeant. He writes he received a copy of The Eagle and it made him feel as if he were at home.
Mr. Gus H. Wachtendorf and family have moved to Houston where they will establish residence. Mr. Wachtendorf has been employed in Houston for some time.
Lt Edith Hrncir, after months in Australia, is transferred to New Guinea. She has been overseas 26 months and is the daughter of Mr and Mrs F K Hrncir.
Mrs G Gordiner and her daughters Mary Lucille and Elizabeth from Philadelphia visited friends here on Monday. Mrs Gordiner, formerly Miss Mary Tomasko of Moulton, made her first local visit in 15 years.
Louis Meyer a prominent farmer from Peach Creek community suffered a stroke Sunday with a precarious condition but this report notes his state has shown improvement.
The Lone Star Orchestra directed by Frank Paris provided music for a Sunday celebration and dance in Corpus Christi.
Velma Mae Johnson, daughter of Mr and Mrs Hazel S Johnson, underwent an appendicitis operation at Shiner hospital on Thursday August 8. She is at home and doing nicely.
Zannie Kuhen of Old Moulton who had been under treatment at Shiner Hospital is back home and getting along fairly well.
Mrs Bill Steinacher had her tonsils removed at the Renger Hospital in Hallettsville Friday morning. She is doing nicely.
Funeral services for Sergeant George D. Pavlicek 27 son of Mr and Mrs Frank Pavlicek Komensky will be at St Mary's Church Praha on Sunday August 20 at 9:00 AM. He died July 7 from wounds in France after enlisting March 20 1942. Kamensky defeated Boursville in an extra inning game at Recreation Park last Sunday. The Lutheran Brotherhood meets the High School Team at 4:00 PM next Sunday August 20. Texaco faces Komensky in Sunday's first game per Superintendent Webb.
Max Seidenberger, longtime assistant at Evergreen School, has been elected principal for the coming year. He succeeds Malvin Merrem who resigns to join Mol ton Public Schools. Sylvia Tupa will be assistant teacher.
A son was born to Mr and Mrs Leo J Windecker of Austin on Monday July 31 The baby named Robert James Windecker Father Leo J Windecker and grandparents Rev and Mrs Windecker of Moulton celebrate the arrival of the new grandson.
Miss Dorothy Stroh of Karnes City visits Rev and Mrs K Windecker. The visiting musician played the flute during Sunday morning services at Zion's Lutheran Church, with Miss Anita Windecker providing piano accompaniment.
Filling stations and garages have Basic Mileage Ration Book A application forms. Get your applications in early.
Mr. and Mrs. Walter G. Schilhach of White Castle welcome a baby girl. Grandmother Mrs. Charles Bevan traveled to White Castle on Thursday to meet the newborn granddaughter.
A. Haas reports 486 bales of the 1944 cotton crop had been marketed in Moulton up to 2 00 o clock Wednesday afternoon.
Mrs Charles Bartek and her daughter Miss Lucille travel to Ingleside California to visit Mr Roy Vogt and Mrs Vogt as part of a family trip in springtime travel notes.
Mr Malvin Merrem and family from Evergreen near Henkhaus moved to Moulton Tuesday. They have joined the Moulton Public School faculty with Mrs Merrem teaching last year and Mr Merrem serving as principal of Evergreen School for eight years. The family occupies the Anderle place in the north part of town.
Flight Officer Harry E. Meyer, a graduate of the advanced single engine pilot school, earned his silver wings on August 4 at Luke Field in Phoenix. He arrived last week Wednesday for a fifteen day leave with parents Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Meyer. he entered service on December 9, 1942.
Mr and Mrs Charles Kocian of Komensky are notified their son Private First Class Alfonse R Kocian was slightly wounded on July 27 in France during action with U S forces.
The Bohnenkamp couple from San Antonio report their grandson Elmo Nachlinger, severely injured on duty in the Aleutian Islands, is now getting along fine. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. J W Nachlinger of San Antonio.
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