Moulton Tops Quota in Victory Loan Drive Closing
The Victory Loan drive closed December 8 with Moulton District leading its E Bond quota while Lavaca county fell short though still eligible for late credit. Over 1000 new names joined Texas old age assistance rolls in November, bringing totals to 174,449 with an average grant of 24.24 dollars per person. Moulton Public School lunch program run by the PTA under Mrs Hugo Fisbeck received strong patronage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton Public School
Parent-Teacher Association
Hugo Fisbeck
Moulton
Lavaca County
Moravia
Boursville
Cyulak
Dickson Seece
Evergreen
Komensky
Novohrad
Oak Grove
St. John
Velehrad
Witting
State Supervisor Backs 12 Month School Term Plan
L. A. Woods, state superintendent of public instruction, advocates a year long school term to keep children from mischief and trouble. His plan, if adopted, could curb juvenile delinquency rising in recent years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A. Woods
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Mr. Woods
Lavaca County Marriage Licenses Fall Nineteen Forty-Five
County clerk records show 18 licenses issued in Lavaca county during November, contrasting 27 in October. Since January 1, 1945 total licenses reach 158, up from 147 for the same period in 1944.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lavaca
Juvenile Delinquency and Parental Influence Questioned
An editorial warns that juvenile delinquency is rising and questions whether parental delinquency contributes. It argues the problem is severe and calls for examining family influence as a possible root cause.
Moulton Surpasses War Bond Goals in Victory Loan Drive
The Eagle reports Moulton exceeded targets by oversubscribing the Victory Loan eight straight drives. Citizens backed fighting men from start to finish, with praise to solicitors and subscribers for a well done community effort.
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the Eagle
Moulton
Texas 1946 election slate and poll tax reminder
Texas voters will choose one U S senator 21 congressmen a governor and lieutenant governor three state supreme court members an attorney general 16 state senators 150 state representatives and various local officials. Ex service men may vote without poll tax for 18 months after discharge from the armed forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
United States
State Supreme Court
Bulletin Explains Social Security Law
Jesse C. Carter, manager of the San Antonio office of the Social Security Board, announced today that his office has received copies of an official bulletin explaining payments under the Social Security law. The bulletins may be obtained free of charge by writing or telephoning the Social Security Board, San Antonio, Texas. Carter warned that first come, first served will apply because supply is limited.
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Jesse C. Carter
San Antonio
Social Security Board
Carter
Texas
Honor Son Edwin Schacherl Homecoming Party
Mr and Mrs Louis Schacherl hosted relatives and friends at their home on Sunday December 9 to honor their son S Sgt Edwin Schacherl recently discharged from four years in the army including 13 months in the Pacific. Guests from afar included Roger Lee Wright and family of Dilworth Joe Schoenfeld and son of San Antonio Adolph Petrek and family and Misses Dorothy and Shirley Schacherl of Houston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Schacher
Edwin Schacherl
Edwin
Pacific Area
Roger Lee Wright
Dilworth
Joe Schoenfeld
San Antonio
Adolph Petrek
Dorothy and
Shirley Schacherl
Houston
Soldier Victor Pohler Receives Army Discharge
Pte. Victor J. Pohler of Moulton has been discharged at McCloskey General Hospital after three years of service with the 9th Air Force. He served in France Luxembourg Belgium and Germany and was wounded on March 10 1945.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor J. Pohler
Moulton
McCloskey General Hospital
9Th Air Force
France
Luxembourg
Belgium
Germany
Soldier Returns After Twenty Six Months Overseas
Arrives in the United States Sergeant Victor Boehm has completed twenty six months of overseas service and phoned relatives Friday from Tyler Texas confirming his safe return.
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Victor Boehm
Tyler
Texas
Moulton Woman Anna Stavinoha Buried In Ammansville
Anna Stavinoha 88 sister of Mrs. Ed Boehma of Moulton died Friday at her daughter’s home in Weimar. Burial was Sunday at 10 in Ammansville Catholic Cemetery with Rev. Hanacek and Rev. Raska. She leaves four daughters and seven sons, 39 grandchildren and 49 great grandchildren. several Moulton relatives attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Stavinoha
Ed. Boehma
Moulton
Emil Hlucharak
Weimar
Ammansville
Hanacek
Raska
Mary Hluchanak
Della Kristek
Lilly Horak
Needville
Martha Bohac
Emil
Vojt
Fred Stavinoha
Rosenberg
Adolph
Temple
George
Bastrop
Jim
High Hill
Joe Stavinoha
Ganado
Ed. Boehm Sr
Eloc. Fehrenkamp
Vladike Boehm
Marguerite Boehm
Real estate transfers in Lavaca County
Judge A J Darilek reports transfers: Ed Boehm's Sons sold 189 acres in Z S Brookes Survey to John J Kozelsky. Joe Zavesky and wife sold 102 acres in D File League to August Etlinger. Herbert Fiedler and wife sold Block 35 Moulter to Elmor Eberhard.
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A. J. Darilek
Ed. Boehm
John J. Kozelsky
Z. S. Brookes Survey
Lavaca County
Joe Zavesky
August Etlinger
D. File League
Herbert Fiedler
Block 35
Moulter
Elmor Eberhard
Soldier Returns From Pacific Service Discharge
Returns from the Pacific Sergeant Edward Kokas, son of Mr and Mrs John Kokas, came home November 25 from the Philippines and received discharge at San Antonio December 8. He served 312 years and spent 31 months in the Pacific area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Kokas
John Kokas
Philippines
San Antonio
Pacific Area
Total lunar eclipse visible in United States December 18
A total lunar eclipse will be visible in the United States on the night of December 18. The eclipse begins at 6 30 P M Central Standard Time and ends at 10 03 P M.
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United States
Homecoming of War Veteran Arthur H. Schodde
Warrant Officer Arthur H. Schodde returns from overseas on terminal leave after serving in the Africa and European campaigns. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. H. Schodde.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur H. Schodde
Wm. H. Schodde
S Sgt Victor J Beran Receives Discharge
S Sgt Victor J Beran, veteran of the European theater of operations, has received his discharge. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Charles Beran of Moulton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor J. Beran
Charles Beran
Moulton
Soldier Raab Returns Home From Pacific Duty
Sgt. Edgar Raab, after two years stationed in the Pacific, arrived back in the United States on Monday. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Raab.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sgt
Edgar Raab
Pacific
States
John Raab
Moulton Lions Buy $100 Victory Bond at Meeting
Eighteen Lions and five guests attended the Moulton Lions Club gathering at the home economics cottage on Thursday December 6. Sgt John L Jaeggli spoke of experiences in Shanghai Peiking Korea and Japan and praised Red Cross aid for troops in China. The club voted to purchase a $100 Victory Bond before adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton Lions Club
Evelyn Mikes
Bessie Wagner
John L. Jaeggli
Hugo J. Strieder
Arnold Papaeck
Allen James Bohuslav
Dennis Wagner
Nolan Wagner
John V. Lindsey
Lloyd L. Jilek
Schulenburg
Hog Investment by Moulton Chapter Member Profits Report
Benjamin Kleihege, former Moulton A Chapter member, bought a registered Duroc Jersey sow gift from Waldo Moeller of New Ulm Texas on December 5 1942. He raised four litters totaling 30 pigs spending 161.48. Pigs sold for 204.25 and the sow weighed 770 pounds selling for 107.80 on December 4 1945.
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Benjamin Kleihege
Moulton A Chapter
Waldo Moeller
New Ulm
Texas
Veteran Kenward Kolar Returned From Overseas Service
Received discharge notice for Kenward Kolar a veteran of the European theater. He served overseas seven months and recently arrived with his wife from San Antonio last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ptc
Kenward Kolar
Armed Forces
San Antonio
Cold Beginnings Mark Week With Light Sleet
Frigid start to the week with sleet reported Monday night. A light drizzle continued as this edition went to press.
Eight-Point Buck Brought Down at Scratchin Ranch
M.Sgt. John L. Jaeggli bagged an eight-point buck on the Scratchin Ranch near San Marcos last week Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John L. Jaeggli
Scratchin Ranch
San Marcos
Lunch and Bazaar Succeeds at Catholic School Club Event
The lunch and bazaar at the Oehl building Saturday hosted by the Catholic School Club proved a success with gross receipts totaling 331 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oehl
Catholic School Club
Promotion for Pfc Julius Anderle in New York
Pfc Julius Anderle has been promoted to corporal and is currently stationed in New York. The update notes the rank change and current assignment, reflecting army promotion records.
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Julius Anderle
New York
Lavaca County Farmers Get $100,157 For Soil Conservation
Lavaca County receives an allotment of 100157.00 to aid farmers in conservation practices for 1946. The county ACA committee and local agricultural workers select priorities including terraces dams wells contour farming and pasture development. Prior approval from the county ACA committee is required before earning funds. no additional practices may be approved once the county allotment is obligated.
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Lavaca County
ACA
Joe F. Gold Buried Here December 6
Joe F. Gold a prominent resident of the Old Moulton section died suddenly at his home on Tuesday December 4 at 7 15 PM The funeral was held Thursday December 6 at 9 30 AM from the Oehl Funeral Home with services at St Josephs Catholic Church Interment was in the Moulton Catholic Cemetery Pallbearers were Johnnie Meyer Eugene Ermis Otto Keil John Fishbeck Oscar Cluiss and Albert Ermis He was born March 21 1887 and died at age 58 years 8 months 17 days He was born in Germany came to Texas at age 11 settled in Lavaca county then Old Moulton 25 years ago He married Carrie Schoenfeld 32 years ago Surviving are his widow a son Jodie Gold a daughter Mrs Fred Kaiser and two grandchildren Jodie Lee Gold and Judith Kaiser
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Johnnie Meyer
Eugene Ermis
Otto Keil
John Fishbeck
Oscar Cluiss
Albert Ermis
Mr. Gold
Germany
Texas
Lavaca County
Moulton
Carrie Schoenfeld
Bohnenkamp Family Reunion Honors Returned Major
A reunion at the Bohnenkamp home celebrated Major H. G. Bohnenkamp returning from the Pacific. Attendees included Major and Mrs. H. G. Bohnenkamp and several San Antonio relatives, with Elmo Nachlinger of Birmingham unable to attend.
Moulton Lutheran Ladies' Aid Names Committees
The Moulton Lutheran Ladies' Aid Society elected committees at its December meeting. Membership: Mrs. Rudie Wiedemann and Mrs. Ernest Zimmermann. Sick: Mrs. Alma Halliburton and Mrs. Louise Helweg. Flower: Mrs. Ed Boehm Jr. and Miss Helen Urban. Hostesses: Mrs. Emil Janszen, Mrs. Fred Koester and Mrs. C A Lehne. Mrs. John L Jaeggli attended as visitor. Next meeting set for Thursday in January at 2 PM.
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Moulton Lutheran Ladies’ Aid Society
Rudie Wiedemann
Ernest Zimmermann
Alma Halliburton
Louise Helweg
Ed. Boehm Jr
Helen Urban
Emil Janszen
Fred Koester
C A. Lehne
John L. Jaeggli
Stateside Return for T Sgt Joe Petrek
T Sgt Joe Petrek returns to the United States after service in the Philippines and other Pacific Ocean theaters ending a deployment period. He served with distinction and is welcomed home by family and community members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T.sgt
Joe Petrek
States
Philippines
Pacific Ocean
Also Mentioned on This Page
Crosby
Paralysis Fund
Sister Elizabeth Kenny
Francisco
Joe F. Gold
Oehl Funeral Home
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
Joseph Kopp
Moulton Catholic Cemetery
G. Bohnenkamp
Major H. G. Bohnenkamp
H. G. Bohnenkamp
J. W. Nachlinger
Lester Nachlinger
Henry Gerhard
Eric Brunkenhoefer
Elmo Nachlinger
Birmingham
Alabama
Ladies’ Aid Society
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