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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1943
Page
1
The traffic safety division of the Texas Safety Association urges Texas city mayors to adopt uniform traffic signals. The call stresses the need, especially in larger cities, for standardized signals statewide.
United States oil supplies are shrinking rapidly and experts predict rationing could continue long after the war. Limited new production is expected as current oil prices are deemed too low.
Washington announces the start date for Ration Book No. 3 on September 12 with brown stamps becoming valid for meats fats oils butter and cheese. Point values remain unchanged. Registration for Book No. 4 is planned for October.
The Baytown 30,000 ton synthetic rubber plant operates successfully for weeks, delivering high quality rubber. Several additional Texas plants due to start soon include a 60,000 ton facility in Houston, indicating expanding regional production.
In the University of Texas Interscholastic League debate tournament a question will be considered: Resolved that the United States Should Join in Reconstituting the League of Nations.
Governor Coke R Stevenson plans a goodwill tour through several Mexican states in early September. He will be accompanied by the Mexican consul at Austin, members of his staff, and several newspaper men.
South and Southwest Texas editors express condolence for Henry Natho of San Antonio after his mother Mrs. August Nathoj, 82, passed away in Nordheim. Natho, senior member of the Natho-Ross Paper Company, is well known in Texas printshops.
In Victoria the Aloe Air Field Band conducted by Chief Warrant Officer Homer C Knotton performed a 40 member concert. The ensemble displayed balanced instrumentation and dynamic tonal variations from piano to fortissimo with dramatic effects. The program featured beloved American composers and Latin American pieces.
B F Vance chairing the state USDA War Board cites the July 1 crop report showing Texas will harvest 7 1960000? acres of sorghums 92106000 bushels of corn 38170000 bushels of wheat and 14190000 bushels of Irish and sweet potatoes plus 526000 sacks of dry edible beans 15694000 bushels of oats and 8682000 bushels of barley Soybeans occupy 52000 acres and peanuts total about 1114000 acres Aggregate output will be about six percent below last year but animal products push total food production above the prior all time high.\"
Yoakum recently installed Knights of Columbus officers with District Deputy Pete Liberda acting as installing officer. New officers include Grand Knight Charles Merriam, Deputy Grand Knight E G Raska, Chancellor Dr Martin Wagner, Recorder H L Raska, Financial Secretary Wm Matocha, Treasurer Curtis Ward, Warden A J Rohan, Inside Guard Emil Vesseleky, Outside Guard Alvin Boehm, Trustees Dr F M Wagner Joseph J Jacubik and R A Peters.
John Mueller aged about 78, prominent Shiner resident, died on Thursday August 19. Funeral services were held Friday with Rev. Richard Schuetze presiding at Shiner City Cemetery.
Susan Meneley daughter of Cpl and Mrs John Meneley celebrated her second birthday Friday afternoon with many young friends. Games were played, refreshments served, and all had a fine time.
Arnold Papacek has returned from Africa and been commissioned an ensign in the United States Navy. He is now stationed in Hollywood Florida, and is the son of Mr and Mrs R B Papacek of Moulton.
Raymond Krejci and Evelyn Machart wed at St. Johns Catholic Church Helmleigh on Sunday morning August 15 Rev Martinez officiating The bride wore white slipper satin gown a lace veil carried white roses and a prayer book Witnesses were Albert Kuss Jr and Anton L Brom Bridesmaids Dorothy Machart Gladys Kuss Bernice Krejci Ushers Sammy Koenig Edgar Kuss Edwin Kuss A wedding dinner and supper followed at the bride’s home The couple will reside on the Dickson School farm The bride is daughter of Frank and Machart of Inadale formerly Moulton The groom is son of Emil and the late Emil Krejci of Moulton
J T Jaeggli of Shenandoah Iowa reports that Master Sergeant John Lewis Jaeggli a prisoner of war in Shanghai China writes he is well morale high and has received three Red Cross parcels including a Christmas dinner. He notes letters from wife and baby photo, and letters from his sisters. letter dated January 1 1943 arrived August 21.
The navy department and post office designate September 15 to November 1 as the mailing window for Christmas gifts to navy and marine overseas personnel. Parcels must not exceed five pounds in weight.
Bruno Cohn named county chairman for the National War Fund Campaign with Dan Snyder as co chair, George Kallas treasurer, and Eli Rubin secretary. Joe Fietsam named chairman at Shiner with William Miculka and Ed Darilek as co chairmen for Moulton. National goal set at 135000000.
Moulton Lions Club met Thursday afternoon August 19 with ten members. Vice President William Miculka presided. Guest County Superintendent William Hilers of Hallettsville attended. Vladiké Boehm was installed as board member. Secretary Lloyd Jilek read a letter from District Governor K L McClain. County Superintendent Bilers spoke on Lavaca county scholastic losses, and the school board allowed the gym for recreational use. W H Ellinger received July civilian defense merit for plasma to the Red Cross. A WAC recruiting rep would visit in September to discuss enlistment. Next meeting is first Thursday in September at 12 05 PM.
Miss Martha Pearl Mathis and Staff Sergeant George A Vogt united in marriage in Wauchula Florida on August 1. Rev J R Dill performed the ceremony at the bride’s parents home Mr and Mrs Henry C Mathis. The groom is stationed at Avon Park Bombing Range in Florida.
The Moulton Fire Department will sponsor its annual dance on Sunday night at Herman Park Hall. Ad Mig's orchestra will provide modern and old-time music inviting all lovers of poetry of motion to attend.
Last week Alves Pietsch and Arlen Pietsch underwent tonsil or adnoid removal surgery. Both boys are reported doing fine. They are sons of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Pietsch.
Marine John Meneley stationed in San Diego California has been promoted to corporal. Mrs Meneley and the children reside here.
J. M. Valenta of Sweet Home dies after brief illness at Yoakum Hospital on Friday August 20. Requiem Mass held at Sweet Home Catholic Church. interment in Sweet Home Catholic Cemetery. Native of Taylor, longtime Lavaca County resident ran a Sweet Home mercantile. Survived by widow, three sons, one daughter, his mother and several siblings.
Otto Zimmerman a respected Cheapside citizen died at his home Thursday morning August 19 after a lingering illness. Burial was in the Lutheran Cemetery at Gonzales Friday August 20. Survived by his widow several children and grandchildren two sisters Mrs William Priesmeyer of El Campo and Mrs Henry Engelbach of Coat one brother Charles Zimmerman of Cheapside.
ODT warns school authorities and bus operators against delaying overhaul of school buses. Last minute repairs may leave buses idle when schools reopen this fall. Skilled mechanics are scarce and repairs may delay or require replacement of some buses. ODT urges contact with District Maintenance Advisory Committees for help.
Mrs. Mary Rehak of Moulton has been notified that her son Emil Rehak was wounded in action last July. He is hospitalized and progressing. Rehak was a local businessman before induction and was stationed somewhere in the South Pacific.
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