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Moulton Eagle

Location

Moulton, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1951

Page

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Dr. Taborsky Lectures Blinn College Class On Cold War

Dr. Taborsky a UT government professor spoke to Blinn College in Moulton on August 15. He outlined three points on the Cold War including Stalin’s role, the potential for World War III, and U S strategies. He praised decisive methods, a strong army, and faith as parts of winning.

Dr. Taborsky University of Texas Blinn College Moulton Tarbosky Benes Czechoslovakia Dr. Tarbosky Stalin Russia

Hadacol sale and political notes in the editor's round

The editor notes a federal ruling limiting afternoon dove hunting and daily bag limits. The piece also mentions the sale of Hadacol by Senator Dudley L. LeBlanc for about 10 000 900 dollars, remarks on Senator Tom Connally, and a brief look at Peron and Evita in Argentina among other varied items.

Dudley L. LeBlanc Louisiana Hadacol Company U. S Tom Connally Texas Congress

Pilat Baptized at St. Joseph’s Church Sunday

Joe Allen Pilat, son of Mr and Mrs Charlie Pilat of Moulton, was baptized at St Joseph’s Catholic Church Sunday morning. Rev Joseph Kopp officiated with sponsors Mr and Mrs Eddie of Shiner.

Joe Allen Pilat Charlie Pilat Moulton St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Joseph Kopp Eddie of Shiner

Moulton High School Registers Students Saturday

Registration for grades 9 to 12 at Moulton High School on Saturday September 8 from 9:00 A M to 4:00 P M. City limits residents must register by noon. others may register anytime. Grades 1-8 need not register until Monday September 10 when classes begin and bus routes start.

Moulton High School Moulton

Funeral Services for Arnold Koch Held at Witting

Funeral services for Arnold H. G. Koch were held at Witting on Thursday August 23 with burial in Witting Cemetery. Rev K Windecker of Zion Lutheran Church in Moulton officiated. Koch drowned Tuesday August 21 in a lake at the John Harris Ranch near Floresville. body recovered Wednesday. He was born November 24 1918 at Witting Vacava County and died at 32 years 8 months 27 days. Survived by mother and step father Mr and Mrs Joe Hermann of Witting three brothers Herman of Floresville Helmuth of Texas City Milton of Pleasonton two sisters Mrs Erwin Teltschik of Weimar and Mrs Frank Lehnert Jr of Moulton and grandmother Mrs John Schoenvogel of Witting.

Arnold H. G. Koch Witting Rev K. Windecker Zion Lutheran Church Moulton Koch John Harris Joe Hermann Herman Koch Floresville Helmuth Koch Texas City Milton Koch Pleasanton Erwin Teltschik Weimar Frank Lehnert Jr John Schoenvogel

Pfc Bravenec Transferred to California Air Base

Private First Class Donald J. Bravenec son of Mr and Mrs J T Bravenec of Houston Texas has been transferred from the North Dakota State College of Science Wahpeton ND and assigned to the 2942nd Depot Training Wing McClellan Air Force Base Sacramento California Bravenec attended Dufhiams Business College before entering the Air Force seven months ago.

Donald J. Bravenec J. T. Bravenec Asbury Street Houston Texas North Dakota State College of Science Wahpeton North Dakota 2942Nd McClellan Air Force Base Sacramento California Bravenec Dufhiams Business College Air Force

Fire losses in U S rise 6 percent in first half of 1951

The National Board of Fire Underwriters reports six month fire losses totaling 387 441 000 dollars up six percent from the same period in 1950. The figure even surpasses the entire 1943 fire loss total of 380 235 000 dollars, with much of the rise blamed on the declining dollar.

U. S National Board of Fire Underwriters

Auxiliary Convention Attendance Report at State Gathering

Mrs. William Miculka represented the Ladies Auxiliary of the Geier-Merrem Post American Legion at the state convention held recently in San Antonio.

William Miculka Ladies Auxiliary Geier-Merrem Post American Legion San Antonio

Stary Buys Krejci Place in Moulton Area

Anton J. Stary Jr. of near Moulton has bought the Frank Krejci place in the southwestern part of Moulton. The Starys plan to move to town next year.

Anton J. Stary Jr Moulton Frank Krejci

Kuhen Haines Wedding Held Saturday

Miss Iva Mae Kuhen of Moulton wed Andrew Haines of Mason Saturday afternoon in the Old Moulton Baptist Church. Rev M T Jenkins officiated with gladiolas and fern decorating. A reception followed at the bride’s grandmother's home before the couple, to reside in Killeen, Texas, began their new life. Out-of-town guests included relatives from Austin, San Antonio, San Marcos, Flatonia, and Mason.

Iva Mae Kuhen Jasper Kuhen Moulton Andrew Haines L. B. Haines Mason Moulton Baptist Church M. T. Jenkins Gonzales Norman Joe Elliott San Marcos Virginia Caldwell Dorothy Elliott Ed. Haines Haines Moulton High School Southwest Texas State Teachers College Beran Gin, Mill & Feed Company The Mason High School Southwest Texas Teachers College Zarkie Koehn Killeen Texas South

St Joseph's School Opens September 10

The Moulton school will start the 1951-52 term on Monday September 10 with the same teaching staff as last year.

St. Joseph’s School Moulton St. Joseph's School

Birthday Celebration For Carol Ann Darilek

Carol Ann Darilek tenth birthday observed at her parents home in Moulton Tuesday. She hosted fourteen friends with dainty refreshments in a small family party setting.

Carol Ann Darilek Edward Darilek Moulton

Yoakum Farmer Shown in Capper's Farmer Features

Louis Zinke of Yoakum Texas appears in Capper's Farmer September issue in an advertisement by a major oil company. The article notes his 200 acre farm and his hydraulic inventions that reduce labor, including a hydraulic dump wagon and a tree shaker for pecans.

Louis Zinke Yoakum Texas Capper Farmer Zinke Farm Magazine

Mrs Reischl Dies In Moulton After Illness

Mrs. Reischl died at her home in Moulton on August 22 after a brief illness. Survived by husband Stanley L. Reischl and daughter Mrs. James R. Brian. funeral held August 23 at Smith Funeral Home with Rev. K. Windecker presiding. Interment in Moulton City Cemetery. pallbearers listed. Born July 21 1883 in Budapest, she came to America at 12 and married in 1904.

Stanley Reischel Moulton Shiner Hospital James R. Brian Smith Funeral Home Moulton City K. Windecker M. M. Wagner Zat Johnson Julius Krejci Otto G. Fisbeck Fred Pietsch Lee Jarosek Roswell New Mexico Jimmie Douglas Brian French Morocco North Africa John Premus U. S. Merchant Marine Reischl Budapest Hungary America Stanley L. Reischl

Thomasson Buried Here Friday

Thomasson Vincent Thomasson 79 died in San Angelo Texas and burial occurred Friday August 24 at 2 00 P M in Old Moulton Cemetery with Rev L G Maxwell Church of Christ Gonzales officiating He was born at Old Moulton in 1872 son of Martha Ann and G W M Thomasson and survived by one brother B C Thomasson of San Angelo and many other relatives.

Byrd Vincent Thomasson San Angelo Texas Old Moulton L. G. Maxwell Church of Christ Gonzales Mr. Thomasson Martha Ann G. WM. D. Thomasson B. C. Thomasson

Moulton Sharpshooter Wins Trophy

Moulton native T Sgt George A Vogt placed sixth in the National All Gauge Open Division and won the Class A Service event at the National Skeet Championships in Dallas. He received the National Sixth Place trophy from B H Hilburn, National Skeet Association president. Vogt is with the Strategic Air Command Second Bomb Wing in Savannah Georgia.

Moulton George A. Vogt Otto Vogt Dallas B. H. Hilburn National

Schoenfelds Welcome Baby Boy David Lee

Mr and Mrs Lee Schoenfeld welcomed a boy named David Lee born Friday August 24 at 10 35 PM in Dr Hugo Strieder Hospital Moulton He weighed nine pounds ten ounces This makes a girl and a boy for the Schoenfelds He was baptized at St Josephs Catholic Church with sponsors Mr and Mrs Rudie Jahn

Lee Schoenfeld Hugo Strieder Moulton Schoenfelds St. Joseph’s Catholic Church David Lee Rudie Jahn

Wedding Held in Boerne for Constance Ranzau and Richard Athey

Rev. and Mrs. K Windecker attended the ceremony as the bride and groom tied the knot in Boerne on Sunday August 19. Windecker, the bride's brother in law, performed the wedding.

K. Windecker Constance Ranzau Richard Athey Boerne Windecker

Telephone Co Buys Lot For Dial Building In Moulton

The Southwestern Bell Telephone Company buys a 50 by 150 foot lot on East Arnim Street between Moore and Cockrill in Moulton for a new dial building. The property, purchased from J. T. Jaeggli, aligns with plans for a $57 000 dial system and improved local services. Floyd Reed, manager, says an announcement on construction is forthcoming.

the Telephone Company Moulton Floyd Reed Southwestern Bell Telephone Company Arnim Street Moore Avenue Cockrill Avenue J. T. Jaeggli Telephone Company Reed Dial

Gasoline Tax Reform Impacts Farmers on Refunds

Farmers using gasoline for non highway or tractor use face new rules after September 1 requiring them to file refund requests themselves or with someone other than the gasoline agent. Article XXII of the Omnibus Tax Bill bars distributors from aiding in tax refund claims and limits exemption invoices to one week in dealers hands.

Fire Department Dance at V F W Hall Sunday

The Moulton Fire Department invites the public to a dance at the V F W Hall on Sunday night September 2. Adolph Mig Orchestra will provide the music for the event.

Moulton Fire Department V. F. W. Hall Adolph Mig

Coach Batey Resigns to Join Alice Public Schools

William C. Batey, who coached athletics for Moulton Public Schools last year, has resigned to accept a similar post with the Alice Public School System.

William C. Batey Moulton Alice

Minister's Family On Vacation

Rev and Mrs K Windecker with children Roland and Anita depart Sunday for Coloradose and other states for about 12 days of recreation and sightseeing. They expect to return September 8. No services or Sunday School on September 2, with full work resuming September 9.

K. Windecker Roland Anita Coloradose

Moulton Girls Fall to Gonzales in Diamond Tilt

The Moulton Eaglettes lost 11 to 6 to the Gonzales Checkerettes on the local diamond. Joyce Brom led Moulton with three singles and a triple, while Juanita Rothbauer and Elsie Michalec added key hits. Moehlman and Hassman formed the Gonzales battery as Bram held the mound for Moulton.

Moulton Eaglettes Gonzales Checkerettes Joyce Brom Juanita Rothbauer Elsie Michalec Moehlman Rose Behlen Iley Moulton Bram Hassman Gonzales

Ben Stock Dies at 79 in Shiner

Ben Stock expired suddenly in Shiner on Wednesday August 15 at age 79 years 8 months 11 days. Burial was in City Cemetery August 16 with Rev. Edwin Oehlke officiating. He was a Flatonia native married Frieda Hoyer of Moulton April 26, 1893. she died May 24, 1950. Surviving are seven daughters many in Texas and Houston, two sons Ben Jr and Herbert Stock of El Campo, 16 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren, one brother Henry Stock of Ecleto.

Ben Stock Shiner Edwin Oehlke Stock Flatonia Frieda Hoyer Moulton Otto Renken Yoakum Adolph Koenning Emil Ermis George Wright Corpus Christi Joe Ulrich Woodrow Henderson Houston Edwin Beyer Hempstead Ben Jr Herbert Stock el Campo Henry Stock Ecleto Texas

Defense Bond Drive Opens Monday September 3

Defense Bond Drive runs September 3 to October 27 with no dollar quotas and a goal to sell as many bonds as possible to back U S armed forces and curb inflation. Nathan Adams of Dallas, state chairman, urges county leaders to set a challenging target and promote payroll savings and Bond A Month Plans to boost sales.

Nathan Adams Dallas Adams Leon L. Kahanek Lavaca County Treasury John W. Snyder

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Primier Stalin Kiddoes Julton Firemen’s and Fire Mars’ Association Hasen Juan D. Peron Argentina South America Evita Arnold Koch Pfc Donald Bravenec Calif Stary Krejci Yoakum Farmer Moulton Sharpshooter Lee Schoenfelds Welcome Boy Fire Department Batey
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