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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1944
Page
1
This article urges citizens to buy war bonds and shop at home to save gas and tires. It notes Christmas merchandise is plentiful and mentions the Red Cross collecting magazines for military hospitals to brighten Christmas for service members.
The U S S Lavaca named for Lavaca county will be commissioned around January 1 next year in Seattle Washington. The ship will carry over 400 men and over 40 officers with transport space for many troops. Lavaca county citizens express pride in the navy honoring their county.
With only eight days left, committees in every community push to meet quotas. The article urges all local groups and men to redouble efforts to support the war and prevent any community from missing its target.
President Emilio Camacho launches a nationwide effort to stamp out illiteracy in Mexico. Millions of dollars fund public school improvements in Mexico City. Next year all 400 000 children in the city will have schools. He ordered literate citizens to teach at least one illiterate person aged 14 to 40.
A. A. A. Community in Lavaca County schedules elections the week of December 11 to 16 1944 to select community committeemen for 1945 and delegates to the County Convention. Poll times include Moulton City Hall 8 00 PM December 13 Kamensky Schoolhouse 800 PM December 12 Moravia Blahuta Store 830 PM December 16 Henkhaus Molinas Store 800 PM December 13 Shiner City Hall 800 PM Wied Schoolhouse 730 PM December 12 County Convention Court room 1000 AM December 21 All farm operators eligible to vote in community elections.
The document lists fifty six signers including John Hancock as the first signer and Josiah Barrett as the second. It notes professions such as lawyers farmers and merchants, naming Benjamin Franklin Edward Rutledge Button Gwinnett and Thomas McKean among others with details on ages and one signer’s duel death. One signature fetched fifty one thousand dollars.
The Moulton Recreation Committee met December 4 to plan a winter program. A $16.61 softball balance was approved. Subcommittees formed to organize an adult volleyball league and a Teen-Age Canteen. Opening night set for December 7 at the High School Gym for practice and signups.
Ferdinand F. Wotipka, 78, longtime Flatonia businessman, died after months illness. Burial was in Oak Hill Cemetery in Flatonia on Monday. He is survived by his widow and two sons.
Mr and Mrs O F Knape were informed by Acting Adj Gen Witsell that their son Pfe Harold O R Knape was slightly wounded in action in France on November 16 The message said you will be advised as reports of condition are received
The Komensky School PTA held its annual Thanksgiving picnic attracting a large crowd. A sumptuous dinner, daytime games, and a night dance accompanied by the Migl Vogt orchestra. Receipts from all sources totaled 1024.67 dollars.
Miss Lillie Kubicek daughter of Mr and Mrs Alfred Kubicek and Vladik Supak a U S Navy were married at St Josephs Catholic Church on Wednesday December 6 with Rev Joseph Kopp officiating.
Mr and Mrs Frank Jilek Sr and their niece Mary Ann Jilek have moved from the Oak Grove area to occupy the Faltisek place in the northern part of town.
Mr and Mrs Edmund Krem and son Edward attended capping exercises at the Seton School of Nursing in Austin Saturday night Their daughter Miss Alice a student at Seton School was among those receiving caps.
Sgt John N Menely stationed in San Diego California has been promoted to Staff Sergeant status.
Mr. and Mrs. E. O. Zimmer man Ernest Zimmerman and Mrs. Lena Gras were in El Campo Sunday to meet the baby born to Mr. and Mrs. Nannie Koenig. This marks the Zimmer mans 20th grandchild.
Mr and Mrs Frank Kurtz and their son Edwin, longtime residents of the Henkhaus community, have relocated to Moulton to establish their new home.
Mrs Jim Filip received word from the War Department that her son Private First Class Jim Filip was wounded in action in France on November 13 during World War II.
A humorous collection by Roy R. Keaton contrasts promises with dictionary success and will power with self control. It includes a playful baseball line noting that strikes help defense in the game.
Mr and Mrs Anton Palitza longtime residents of the Dickson School community have moved to town and now reside in the bungalow recently purchased from the Biehunko estate.
Sergeant Dewey Woods, a veteran of Sicilian and European campaigns, is home on furlough. He is the son of Mrs. Bertha Woods of Gonzales, formerly of Moulton.
2nd Lt. James A. Bards arrives at Gowen Field Idaho to begin final combat training as a navigator on a B 24 bomber crew. He is the son of Mr and Mrs John A Bards of Moulton Texas and was a student before entering the armed forces.
John A. Rothbauer and his carpenters force including Stanish Rothbauer Jim Brom and Albert Brom completed a new home on the Simper place south of town.
The Moulton High School Girls' Volleyball team defeated Komensky 15 to 18 then 15 to 9 to win. They travel to Shiner on Friday December 8 and Cuero on Tuesday December 12. Thanksgiving holiday reports list staff out of town and students new to the district. Four new pupils Hen ry Dennis Jeny and Victor Welfel joined. A PTA meeting is set for December 13 at the gym with a two reel film for the War Bond Drive.
The Lutheran Women's Missionary Society met on November 15 to study Out of Darkness Into the Marvelous Light focusing on New Guinea Missions. December hostesses are Mrs. Wm. Miculka and Miss Helen Urban. Membership committee members are Mrs. G. J. Bohnenkamp and Mrs. George von Lienen. The annual Christmas party will be part of the December 24 meeting.
Lorbeeren Lodge No. 68 auxiliary to the Sons of Herman met in regular session and elected officers for the ensuing year including Mrs. Martha Hoepfl as president and Mrs. Anna Bratrich as vice president. Appointed officers include Mrs. Anna Schodde guide and others.
A Komensky P T A meeting is scheduled at the schoolhouse on Friday night December 8. Attend.
The schedule requires all practices under the 1944 Agricultural Conservation Program in Lavaca County to be reported by January 15, 1945 to qualify for payment. Dirt moving operations for terraces or dams must be completed before January 1, 1945 and reported by January 15, 1945, even if vegetative protection of outlets is incomplete. No payment will be made for practices reported after January 15, 1945.
The Municipal Opera Company presents Jerome Kern musical Comedy Music In The Air December 17 and 18 at Municipal Auditorium San Antonio with Marian Fredricks Carol Finesilver C J Robinson Fred Haase and Robert Brink in leading roles A cast of sixty singers and actors. Tickets range 35 cents to 1 80 for Sunday matinee and 60 cents to 2 40 for evening shows Prices include tax Requests for tickets go to Municipal Auditorium San Antonio This marks the first production by the newly organized Municipal Opera Company aiming to offer top class musical entertainment for South Texas and to showcase local talent. Robert Brink from New York is production manager with professionals used for leading roles as appropriate Future productions to be announced for local talent auditions.
Sgt Charles C Wiseman son of Mr and Mrs C B Wiseman completed a 21 day furlough before reporting to a new assignment in Miami Florida He served 34 months in the Southwest Pacific during World War II returning to civilian life or next duty station.
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