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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1942
Page
1
On Monday December 7, President Franklin D. Roosevelt designated the date as a Day of Silence to mark the anniversary of the Peer Harbor attack by Japan. The proclamation urges reflection and remembrance of the events and their impact on the nation.
President Roosevelt purchased the first $500 bond in the Victory Loan drive launched last week. Victory Loan offers bonds in denominations from $500 to $100,000.
The University of Texas Bureau of Business Research reports Texas will produce 8.724 million turkeys this year, a 2 percent increase from last year.
More than 6,000,000 tons of scrap metal were gathered in a nationwide drive sponsored by country newspapers. Texas report tallies 829,015 tons collected, equating to 102.6 pounds per person.
Nationwide gasoline rationing takes effect limiting motorists to four gallons per week. Drivers are advised to ask station attendants to tilt the hose and wring it to the last drop to maximize dwindling fuel supplies.
Dispatch from Austin dated November 24 reports the annual Interscholastic League cancellation with no stated reason. It cites transportation problems as likely cause though no official explanation is given.
The Texas Old Folks Union seeks to add two amendments next year increasing pensions and creating a housing fund for elderly citizens. The group plans to present the resolution to the Legislature in its upcoming regular session.
A rule allows anyone aged fifteen or older to buy one pound of coffee every five weeks. If more than one pound is held, further purchases are blocked until excess stock is consumed. Try just a little hard on the nation’s coffee swiggers.
The University of Texas Bureau of Business Research notes a sharp rise in shipments with 29 car loads of dressed poultry sent from Texas stations in September versus 22 in 1941. Egg shipments reached 1 074 carloads this September, up from 546 carloads a year earlier.
A Washington notice says President Roosevelt considers asking Congress to require compulsory registration of women. Labor leaders discuss women’s roles in war industries and farms. The women’s military committee backs registering women aged 18 to 60, out of about 45 million in that age range.
Miss Celestine Veselka and Rudy Darilek of Houston wed at St. Joseph’s Church Baytown on Thursday November 26 at 8:30 a.m. Attendants include Veselka siblings and relatives. A reception followed at 136 Maryland Street Baytown then a Houston dance at Studewood.
A November 11 1942 letter from H A Giesbers describes being stationed on a tiny coral island with no vegetation and no women. He notes decent living quarters good food not as lonely as expected and that he will return to Texas someday while expressing enthusiasm for the Navy and asking Knape to say hello. He signs Keep em Floating.
The music groups of Texas public schools stage Victory Concerts to aid war bond and stamp sales. The Moulton schools perform their first Victory Concert at the High School gymnasium on Tuesday night December 22, inviting the public to attend and support the war effort.
Texas Health Department reports a seasonal rise in diphtheria and urges immunization. Less than half of Texas children are inoculated. officials say all should be immunized before age one or prior to starting school. Dr. George W. Cox notes the threat and protection need.
Elo C. Meyer father of Mrs. E A Oehl of Moulton died at home in Ellinger Wednesday November 25 at 8 pm after about 18 months illness. Funeral held at home with LaGrange Cemetery interment Rev Goeric officiating. Born near Ellinger November 30 1877 he was 64 years 1 month 25 days. Survived by widow two children Leslie Meyer Ellinger and Mrs Erwin Oehl Moulton and one granddaughter Mary Allen Oehl of Moulton. Moulton attendees listed many local relatives and friends.
R. H. Schodde of San Antonio spent Thanksgiving here with relatives.
Mr and Mrs Willie H Sechodde were seen in Hallettsville and Cuero on Monday visiting relatives and handling local business.
Mr. Emil Helweg and his family have relocated to Corpus Christi where they will reside, marking a new chapter for the household in the coastal city.
Mr and Mrs Oscar Brunken Hoefer of Austin visited relatives and friends there Sunday, sharing a weekend visit with local kin and acquaintances.
Mr and Mrs R H Dick Etlinger and their children visited El Campo on Monday for a family outing, staying in town for the afternoon and sharing time with local residents.
Mr and Mrs Charles Bissler of Hallettsville visited in the Ed Biehunko home here Monday.
Mr. Aaron Cluiss and family of Corpus Christi were here Sunday visiting relatives and friends.
Mr and Mrs Ed Biehunko and their daughters Charlene and Totsie were in San Antonio Sunday.
Lester Fisbeck of Houston spent Thanksgiving with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Fisbeck.
Mr and Mrs H M Kotzebue of Houston visited relatives and friends in Moulton on Wednesday of last week, staying for a short visit and returning home.
Mr and Mrs Anton Stary Jr and Mr and Mrs Albert Pilat and son Charles were in San Antonio Monday.
Mr and Mrs Herman Darilek and Judge and Mrs A J Dari lek attended the Darilek Veselka wedding at Baytown on Thanksgiving Day.
Mr and Mrs J L Meyer and their children visited Miss Gladys Meyer in San Antonio on Thursday while she attends a business college there.
Two educational films will be shown at the Moulton Theatre Thursday night December 8 at 7 80 o clock under the sponsorship of Moulton Public Schools Superintendent Stanley F. Cernosek announces the titles Wings of Youth and Men of Tomorrow The public is cordially invited to attend No admission charge will be made.
Yoakum, November 27. C. O Welhausen, president of the Texas Fanning and Manufact uring Company of Yoakum, is in Washington D C where he was called to serve on a Specialty Leather committee advisory to the W P B. The committee includes manufacturers and dealers in belts bags and other leather specialties.
Louis Kolar and Miss Emma Rosenauer, a well known Flatonia couple, were married at Flatonia on Monday November 28 with Rev. Joe Pustka performing the ceremony.
Important notice states all news items and advertisement copy must reach The Eagle office by 6 P M Tuesday to insure insertion in the same week. Cooperation is appreciated.
Miss Lillie Reindl returns to Houston Monday following a brief visit with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Joho Reindl.
Pfc. Harvey L. Fehrenkamp of Camp Hulen Palacios who had been east on military police duties stopped here on his return trip.
Rev. and Mrs. August Betell of Austin were guests of Mr. and Mrs. F. T. Fehreckamp last week Wednesday and Thursday.
Mr. and Mrs. George von Lienen and Mrs. C. A. Lehne with daughters of Moulton and Mr. R. W. Meitzen and family of Bar dera spent Sunday at Stacke Park in Seguin.
Clarence Jaroszewski, with Uncle Sam's boys in Massachusetts, is visiting his parents Mr and Mrs Rud Jaroszewski. A family reunion was held Sunday with all children present.
Mr and Mrs O F Knape of Moulton and Harold Knape of San Marcos spent the weekend in San Antonio. Pvt Clarence Knape ill at Fort Sam Houston Hospital is improving. Staff Sergeant Claude W Sherry, son of Mrs J L Meyer of Cedar Springs, returned to Camp Edwards after a seven day furlough spent here with relatives and friends.
Mr and Mrs T Merck and Mr and Mrs Henry Koester of Seguin joined Mr and Mrs Reno Ruppel of New Braunfels and Jack Paine of Detroit Michigan for Thanksgiving at the home of Mr and Mrs Anton Kolar.
The Moulton High School Band and the Choral Club plan a Victory Concert at the High School Auditorium on December 22. Admission is war bond or stamp purchases, supporting the effort. The Eagle will announce program details when ready.
Governor Stevenson announced a statewide drill of the air raid warning system in Texas in cooperation with the Third Fighter Command and regional civilian defense offices. On Pearl Harbor anniversary day, Houston and San Antonio information centers will issue test calls to active district centers, then to sub district and control centers, with about 4000 calls planned.
A reception at Nickel School on Wednesday evening, November 25, drew patrons and friends. Coffee hot chocolate and cake were served and receipts totaled 34 dollars. School officials thank all who helped make the party a success.
Marjorie Marian Darilek daughter of Judge A. J. Darilek of Moulton and UT student is among the nominees for Bluebonnet Belle. TheRound-Up Revue on April 2 will announce the Bluebonnet Belles.
The Moulton High School PTA will meet Wednesday night in the high school gymnasium. An interesting program will be presented and attendance is encouraged.
The Komensky PTA announces a regular monthly meeting on Friday night December 4. All patrons are asked to be present.
Anton Culak and son Fred of Shiner joined Mr. and Mrs. Chas A Culak and Mrs. Frank A Mitchon with son Melvin of Houston for a weekend visit at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Michalee Jr. in Kingsville.
Roy W. Snyder of the A and M College Extension Service offers steps to handle excess meat during butchering. Stagger slaughter, rotate sharing with neighbors, and cure hams shoulders bacons and loins while consuming the rest in moderation. Do not wash meat and keep within two and a half pounds per adult per week.
Arnold Papacek, son of Mr and Mrs R B Papacek serving in the United States Navy at Washington, writes to praise his hometown paper. He says reading the Eagle keeps him connected to home, noting how swell it is to learn what friends are doing and reminiscing about the good old days with university acquaintances.
Representatives from District 24 fire departments will attend a war time training school in Cuero the week of December 14. District 24 covers Karnes DeWitt Lavaca Colorado Wharton Jackson Victoria Goliad Refugio Calhoun and Matagorda counties with Chief W H Pundt of Moulton Fire Department serving as assistant district coordinator.
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