Thompson speaks at Lions Club and Legion event
Congressman Clark W. Thompson of the Ninth District Galveston addressed the Moulton Lions Club about national issues and Texas coast development. He announced two West Point and Indianapolis vacancies for Ninth District youths and invited applications. He urged civic duties and explained census enrollment plans for 1950.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark W. Thompson
Galveston
Moulton Lions Club
Malvin Merrem
John Matocha
Knape
Congresman Thompson
Thompson
Texas
Guadalupe
Congressman Thompson
West Point
Indianapolis
Washington
R. J. McDonald
Post Office Street
Twenty-nine Citizens Granted in Federal District Court
In Victoria on Monday twenty nine applicants received citizenship papers in the Federal District court. Three from Moulton became American citizens Mrs. Mary Rehak Mrs. Sofia Billinghausen and Mrs. Mary Brom among those sworn in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal District Court
Vicetoria
Moulton
Mary Rehak
Sofia Billinghausen
Mary Brom
Thanksgiving Day Visits Crowded With Kin Across Texas and California
A sweep of Thanksgiving greetings shows A H Fiedlers in Houston visiting relatives in Moulton and Charlottenburg while the Dodds and Gardner from San Francisco visit Vanham. Austin and Moulton relatives, plus West Texas trips, fill a roster of family travel and wedding events, with Anita Windecker joining Lu cille Rohan and Roy Seilers at Karnes City and Dorothy Ezell’s Buffalo wedding noted among gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Fiedler
Houston
Moulton
Charlottenburg
R. A. Dodds
Gardner
San Francisco
California
Vanham
Nolan Wagner
Austin
Harry Wagner
Louise John
Cuero
Leon Helweg
Sons
Richmond
Baby
Jim Hoepfl
West Texas
Emil Zmeskal
Henry Simank
Pasadena
J. T. Jaeggli
Simanks
Arnold Windecker
Freeport
Roland Windecker
Lake Jackson
Texas
K. Windecker
Anita
Lucille Rohan
Roy Seilers
Karnes City
Miss Windecker
Pren Sockwell
Miss Jewell
Waco
Buffalo
Miss Sockwell
Dorothy Ezell
Henry Hajek Sr
Charlie Hajek
Waller
Charles Bartos
Adolph Darilek Sr
Henry Joe Hajek Jr
Victor
Adolf
Yoakum
Charlie Havida
Moravia
Jachub Kalisek
August Muehlstein
Adolph Bartos
Doris May
Henry Haiek Sr
Lillie
Rosie
Emma
Komensky Thanksgiving Picnic Draws Large Crowd
A big crowd attended Komensky School's annual Thanksgiving picnic sponsored by the Parent-Teacher Association. A bountiful dinner featured turkey and other dishes, games were played, volleyball contests occurred between Wied and Komensky teams, and dancing closed the day as organizers called the celebration a success.
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Komensky
Parent-Teacher Association of
Komensky School
Wied
Migl Orchestra
Committee On Arrangements
Marburger and Vogt Tie the Knot on Thanksgiving
Otto Vogt of Moulton and Mrs. Vlasta Marburger of Shi ner were married on Thanksgiving Day at 9:00 A M in the Lutheran Church Ros. The ceremony united the couple with a simple service attended by family and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Vogt
Moulton
Vlasta Marburger
Shiner
Ros
Leazer Family Welcomes Daughter Rebecca Ann Leazer
Mr and Mrs Alfred F Leazer of Buda Texas announce the birth of their daughter Rebecca Ann Leazer at Hugo J Strieder Hospital Moulton on Friday November 25 weighing eight pounds fourteen and a half ounces The birth adds joy to the Leazer home and extends the Texas family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred F. Leazer
Buda
Texas
Hugo J. Strieder
Moulton
Rebecca Ann Leazer
Buck William Lee Young Hunter Returns With Deer Trophy
Young Bags Buck William Lee Young spent the weekend deer hunting in Comal County near New Braunfels. He returned home with a four point buck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Lee Young
Comal County
New Braunfels
St. Josephs School Club Meets Tuesday Evening
The St. Josephs School Club will hold its regular meeting on Tuesday December 6 at 7 30 PM at the school house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph’s
Fox Killed by Wm Kuehn Near Oehl Place
William Kuehn killed a seven pound silver fox on the Erwin A. Oehl place about a mile southeast of town last Sunday. He brought the animal to town Monday morning and notes several foxes are present around Moulton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Kuehn
Erwin A. Oehl
Kuehn
Moulton
Hold Last Dance by Moulton V F W Post
The Moulton VFW Post held its last dance of the season at the hall Saturday night. The new season will open Monday December 26. The VFW is preparing for a New Year’s dance as well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton V. F. W
Thompson Visits Moulton For Friendly Friday Meeting
Population context notes over 600000. Mr. Thompson, a welcomed visitor in Moulton, spent a pleasant Friday mingling with old friends and making new acquaintances. Guests at the meeting included C. T Johnson of Austin Rev. John Matocha Harry Meyer and James Koncaba all of Moulton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thompson
Moulton
C. T Johnson
Austin
John Matocha
Harry Meyer
James Koncaba
Miss Pavlas and Welfs Wed at St. Josephs Church
Miss Eleanora Pavlas daughter of Anton Pavlas of Oak Grove and Roland Welff son of Mr and Mrs John Welff of Moulton were married at St Josephs Church on Wednesday November 23 at 8 AM by Rev John Matocha. The couple will live in Houston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eleanora Pavlas
Anton Pavlas
Oak Grove
Roland Welff
John Welff
Moulton
St. Joseph’s Church
John Matocha
Laddie Maresh
Robert John Keil
David Jaluska
Houston
Emil Jalufka Buys Station and Property From Etlinger
Emil J. Jalufka purchases the Super-Service Station warehouse and two lots from Mrs. Lillie Etlinger. He has operated the station for fifteen years and will continue the business at the existing site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emil J. Jalufka
Lillie Etlinger
Mr. Jalufka
Komensky PTA To Meet Friday December 2
The Komensky Parent-Teacher Association will hold its regular meeting Friday December 2 at 7 30 P M All members are asked to be present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. A. Cline
American Legion Department of Texas
Geier-Merrem
American Legion
V. F. W. Hall
Komensky Pta
Komensky Parent-Teacher Association
Young Novohrad Boy Recovers After Tonsillectomy
Edward Kainer Jr. son of Mr and Mrs Edward Kainer of Novohrad had tonsils and adenoids removed at Shiner Hospital on Thanksgiving Day. He is back home and getting along fine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Kainer Jr
Edward Kainer
Novohrad
Shiner ‘Hospital
Couple Relocates to Town From Baursville Farm Sale to Paul Kloesel
Mr and Mrs Charles Koester longtime Baursville residents moved to town Tuesday after purchasing the John Freytag place. They sold their farm to Paul Kloesel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Koester
Baursville
John Freytag
Paul Kloesel
Darilek Couple Welcome Linda Carrol Darilek
Mr and Mrs Jerome Darilek of Moulton rejoice over the arrival of a 6 pound 4 ounce daughter born at Shiner Hospital Sunday November 20. She will answer to the name Linda Carrol. The mother is the former Eugenia Pavlicek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerome Darilek
Moulton
Shiner Hospital
Linda Carrol
Eugenia Pavlicek
Childers Baby Girl Valerie Sue Born in Moulton
A daughter weighing 6 pounds 13 ounces was born Wednesday at Dr Hugo J Strieder Hospital to Mr and Mrs Tommie Childers of Waelder. The newborn was named Valerie Sue Childers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tommie Childers
Waelder
Hugo J. Strieder
Moulton
Valerie Sue Childers
Chamber of Commerce Launches Parking Fund Drive
The Chamber of Commerce plans a December 2 fundraising drive to widen and gravel the Front street parking area in Schulenburg. Funeral services were held for Mrs. Mary Tilicek, widow of Felix, at St. Rose Church with burial in Moulton. She leaves three daughters, five grandchildren, and one great grandchild.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Tilicek
Felix Tilicek
Schulenburg
St. Rose Catholic Church
Moulton
Leo Goertz
Mary Jaws
Houston
Agnes Sengelmann
Annie Novak
Chamber of Commerce
Front Street
Wm. Pundt
Mrs Henry Koester Observes Anniversary
Mrs Henry Koester of Moulton marked the birthday milestone on Saturday November 19. Attendees at the Koester home included Henry Koester Jr and son Earl Jerome, Martin Zehe and family, Clifton Eilert family, and numerous relatives from New Braunfels Yoakum and nearby towns. Mrs Koester has been ill since October 1936 and confined to bed for four years, though she remains cheerful and in good spirits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Koester
Moulton
Koester
Henry Koester Jr
Earl Jerome
Martin Zehe
Ne Pietsch
T. Janehies
Wiss
Fur
Rockney
Jimmie
New Braunfels
Emma Juengerman
Yoakum
Clifton Eilert
Bonnie Lou
Rud. Jaeggli
W. K. Windecker
Ben Schneider
William Schodde
Emil Pundt
Henry Krueger
F. W. Eilert
Anton Kolar
Falls Through Bridge Near Witting With Truck Load
A Castro brothers truck loaded with gravel crashed through a bridge about two miles south of Witting. The truck sank about 15 feet to the creek bed. Rudy Janacek pulled the wrecked truck from the creek. The truck damage is estimated at 125 dollars. Adolph and Savior Castro were not hurt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Castro Bros
Witting
Rudy Janacek
Joe’s Chevrolet
Adolph
Savior Castro
Scouters Meet in Moulton Fire House
35 attendees from Yoakum Shiner Hallettsville and Moulton gather for a Scout district meeting at the Moulton Fire House. Eli Rubin of Hallettsville opens with a moment of prayer and members introduce themselves by birthplace and hobby. C C Mowen reports on a successful Court of Honor in Yoakum with many boys receiving awards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton
Yoakum
Shiner
Hallettsville
Eli Rubin
Rubin
C. C. Mowen
A. B. Cain
Canitol
Coun
Missionary Society Meets at Zion Lutheran Church
Women of Zion Lutheran Church Women’s Missionary Society held a meeting with 15 members answering roll call with a Bible passage. Pastor Windecker and President Mrs. George von Lie nen led devotions and discussed the topic One Lutheran Church. Life Membership awarded to Mrs. Walter Hildebrandt. Christmas party planned December 14 with hosts Mrs. Gus Fisbeck and Mrs. Walter Haas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Missionary Society of Zion Lutheran Church
Windecker
George von Lienen
Vince Rehmer
Isaiah
Tom Beale
St. John’s Lath
Church
Bishop
Texas
Walter Hildebrandt
Henry Schroeder
Zion
Moulton Beats Fayetteville In Local Gym Battle
The Moulton Bobkatz defeated the Fayetteville Lions 43 to 34 at the local gym. Lockstadt led with 20 points, Meyers 13, Bereckenhoff 6, Fehrenkamp 4, while Marek topped Fayetteville with 18 points. The B team also won 38 to 16 in the curtain raiser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton
Fayetteville
Moulton Bobkatz
Fayettville Lions
Bobkatz
Lockstedt
Meyer
Bereckenhoff
Fehrenkamp
Marek
Fayettville
Mynar
Wagner
J. Krivacka
Luther League Convention Attendance at Galveston
The 19th Luther League Convention of the Texas District met at First Lutheran Church in Galveston November 25 to 27 with about 285 leagues registered. Rev E Marshall of Grace Lutheran San Antonio gave the keynote "Peace in the World" on Friday afternoon. Friday evening featured a Grand Mixer and evening devotions at Fort Crockett overlooking the Gulf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juanita Rothbauer
Jamel Pietsch
Eugene Hruska
Luther League
Texas
First Lutheran
Galveston
Rev. E. Marshall
Grace Lutheran Church
San Antonio
Army
Fort Crockett
Gulf
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lions Club
Legion
Komesky
Marburger-Vogt
Leazers
Young Bags
St. Joseph’s School
Wm. Kuehn
Fox
Miss Pavlas
Mr. Welfs
Emil J. Jalufka Toys Property
Tilicek
Luther League Convention
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