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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1949
Page
1
Community Christmas gathering announced for Monday night at 7 o as per the editor. The program lists EIS band invocation by Rev Windecker address by Mayor Fehrenkamp Lutheran Choir CYO and Mig Band plus Santa Claus arrival and package distribution.
Texas reduces cotton acreage to 7 637 029 acres from 10 400 000. The national goal is 21 000 000 acres versus 26 380 350 in 1949. Moulton plans Christmas dress in a few days with varicolored lights across business streets and lighting up homes during the holiday period.
With fourteen shopping days left before Christmas, residents can stay home to shop. Local merchants offer a fine assortment of gifts at reasonable prices for everyone. Try the home merchant first.
Former governor and U S senator W Lee O'Daniel has broken his silence and said he is receiving letters from across the United States urging him to run for president in 1952. He did not indicate the source of the letters or party affiliation.
Rev. H. F. Ander died in Seguin on Friday November 18. A prominent South Texas educator, he served with Rice University in Houston, was dean of Texas Lutheran College at Seguin, and for several years dean of the Lutheran Mission Institute at Montgomery Alabama.
The report notes Winston Churchill, former World War II prime minister, has reached age 75 and may run again in the next election. It contrasts with William Ewart Gladstone, billed as England’s grand old man, who became premier at 82.
Advice warns the Christmas tree is a fire risk with many past fatalities. It urges buying a small tree and placing it away from radiators and fireplaces, using only UL labeled lights, avoiding flame decorations, inspecting cords, not leaving lights on, disposing of wrappings, and removing the tree once needles dry.
The Moulton Volunteer Fire Department at its regular meeting elected the following officers for the ensuing year: W. H. Pundt chief, Lee Jarosek first assistant chief, Edward A. Darilek second assistant chief, A. J. Darilek president, Elo C. Feh renkamp vice president, Rev. John Matocha chaplain, Malvin K. Merrem secretary, Wm. Miculka treasurer.
A Texas railroad commission report shows 8 012 oil wells and 634 gas wells completed in the state since January 1. Texas now produces more than 25 percent of the nation's oil.
The Komensky PTA treasurer reported a Thanksgiving picnic profit exceeding $900. The group thanked patrons and helpers and announced a Christmas program on December 22 open to the public. The next meeting is set for February.
The Eagle announces its Christmas and New Year editions are in preparation. If not contacted, readers may call the office or ring No. 99 to review copy and setup options for both editions. Time is running short, please act promptly.
Mrs. Joe Vanham now owns the Moulton Florist after buying her partner Mrs. Catherine Kubenka’s interest. The shop moved from the old stand to the Rehmet and Meyer building on Moore Avenue, recently vacated by Petrek's Office Supply. The two partners had run the business for some time and served a wide patronage. Mrs. Vanham invites the public to visit the new location.
Two Texas national guard leaders were federally recognized as major generals by the army. Major General H. Miller Ainsworth of Luling commands the 36th Infantry Division, Texas National Guard, and Major General Albert S. Johnson of Dallas commands the 49th Armored Division, Texas National Guard. An army spokesman said they were nominated by state guard groups and, if meeting training and physical standards, approved by the army.
Dallas report states Notre Dame and Southern Methodist each received 116,477 from the Cotton Bowl gate. More than 75,000 fans attended, producing a gross of 261,424 from the last Saturday’s football game.
The Moulton P T A will hold its regular meeting December 14 at 7 30 P M in the local gym. The December theme is Teamwork Between Home and Church. Rev K Windecker will speak and a Christmas program by grades 3 4 7 and 8 directed by Miss Strater and Mr Darilek will be presented.
The girls of Homemaking Class II planned and prepared a Thanksgiving dinner on Thursday November 11. Menu included stuffed chicken baked sweet potatoes cranberries vegetable salad light bread fruit punch and banana pie. The table featured a Thanksgiving theme with turkey apples colored napkins white candles and chrysanthemums.
The State Department of Public Welfare rotates intake days to the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays each month at Moulton Fire Station from 10:00 AM to noon. Afternoon interviews by appointment and home visits follow. applications for Old Age Assistance, Aid to the Needy Blind, or Aid to Dependent Children may be filed by writing Mrs. Franta at Hallettsville Welfare Office.
Pfc. Edwin Pundt, stationed at Salina Kansas, has been promoted to corporal. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Ed Pundt of Moulton.
Lavaca County A and M Club announces its annual Christmas dance to be held December 28 at the Hallettsville Recreation Hall with Tee Tieman's Orchestra providing music. The club, promising a more entertaining event than ever, invites all members to attend.
Announcement of the engagement between Miss Alice Kram daughter of Mr and Mrs Edmund Kram of Moulton and Dr James F Miller son of Dr and Mrs F W Miller of Cuero. The wedding is planned for December 27 at St Josephs Catholic Church in Moulton.
The big Christmas tree in the heart of town lit up Monday and will burn nightly until January 3. A Christmas program on Monday night December 19, hosted by Geier-Merrem Post VFW, Knights of Columbus, and the Lions Club, will feature Santa Claus handing out gift packages.
The Lutheran Ladies Aid met December 1 with 25 members at the meet. Rev. K Windecker led scripture and prayers before officers were elected. Mrs. Walter Haas did not seek re election. Mrs. Tom Beale became president for 1950 with new officers Mrs. Henry Helweg vice president Mrs. K Windecker secretary and Mrs. Lelander Mueller treasurer.
A 7 pound 4 ounce son, Henry Allen Hull, was born Sunday at 6 30 A M to Mr and Mrs Jacob Govan Hull at Dr H J Strieder Hospital. A second son, Alfred Paul Dierschke Jr, 6 pounds 3 ounces, born Tuesday at 7 20 A M to Mr and Mrs Alfred Dierschke at Hugo J Strieder Hospital.
Navy recruiting Sub station in Victoria will send Roman E MHanak ENC USN to Moulton on Tuesday December 13 1949 from 9 AM to 12 Noon to discuss enlistment in the U S Navy and Naval Reserve. Information includes regular enlistment benefits trade schools and education options. Contact at the Post Office in Moulton or write to the Victoria Texas sub station.
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