Moulton Lions Club To Sponsor Boy Scout Organization Again
The Moulton Lions Club plans to sponsor the local Boy Scout organization next year. At the 1943 year end meeting, guests from the Capital Council Austin and local officials were honored. The fund drive is set for February with the next club meeting on January 6, 1944.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton Lions Club
Boy Scout Organization
H. L. Baskin
Capital Council
Austin
C. W. Chewning
Jimmie Thomas
Yoakum
Ben. C. Franklin
Houston
Fred Pietsch
Erwin Oehl
Moulton
The
Lions Club
War ends soon in hopeful Christmas message
A holiday greeting from Christians worldwide prays for peace and an end to the war. The message envisions relief as news of victory reaches the four corners of the earth and honors the men in uniform and the home front.
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Christ
Cold weather harms victory gardens but morale remains high
The past week's extreme cold disrupted food production and damaged many gardens. Despite setbacks, gardeners remain determined to improve outputs and contribute more produce to support the war effort.
President Roosevelt Receives Ovation After Middle East Conference
President Roosevelt drew a tremendous ovation from both Democratic and Republican members of Congress upon returning from the momentous conference with allied leaders in the Middle East. He is expected to address the nation during the holiday period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Congress
Middle East
Wright brothers first powered flight anniversary noted
December 17 marks the fortieth anniversary of the Wright brothers first powered flight at Kitty Hawk. The flying machine plays a key wartime role and experts predict sky birds will transform transportation in the decade after the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver and
Wilbur Wright
Kitty Hawk
North Carolina
Drive for Moulton Boy Scout Fund February Push
A drive to raise funds for the Moulton Boy Scout organization will be conducted in February. Supporting the group is framed as an investment in good citizenship, noting many outstanding military members and home front workers once belonged to the organization.
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The
Lions Club
Moulton Boy Scout
Christmas Holidays Prompt School Dismissals
The Moulton Public Schools and St. Joseph's Catholic School dismissed at noon Thursday for Christmas holidays. Classes resume Monday January 3 1944.
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Moulton
St. Joseph’s Catholic School
Local Soldier Visits Parents on 15 Day Furlo
Pvt. Harry Schacherl from Los Angeles California spent a 15 day furlo with his parents Mr and Mrs Ad Schacherl arriving Friday to renew family ties during leave.
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Pvt
Harry Schacherl
Los Angeles
California
Ad. Schacherl
Stevenson lauded by Mexican official in Mexico City
Mexico City reports Foreign Relations Secretary Ezequiel Padilla telling the senate committee that Governor Coke Stevenson of Texas is Mexico's friend and works to ease anti Mexican sentiment in parts of Texas. Oscar Lee Cook, a seaman second class, visiting Corpus Christi on furlough, is noted among local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico City
Coke Stevenson
Texas
Mexico
Ezequiel Padilla
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Atty Gen Mann Resignation Accepted
Gov. Coke R. Stevenson accepted the resignation of Atty Gen. Gerald C. Mann effective immediately. He appointed Grover Sellers, assistant attorney general under Mann, as attorney general.
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Austin
Coke R. Stevenson
Gerald C. Mann
Grover Sellers
Mann
Fehrenkamp Jr. Visits Corpus Christi for Holidays
Fred Fehrenkamp Jr., a seaman second class, stationed at Corpus Christi, returned home last week to spend the holiday season with family and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Fehrenkamp Jr
Seaman 2
Corpus Christi
Red Cross Sets 1944 War Fund Goal at 200 Million Dollars
The American Red Cross announces its third war fund campaign will open in March 1944 with a goal of 200 million dollars. Chairman Norman H. Davis says about 140 million is needed for armed forces services and the rest for local chapter work nationwide.
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American Red Cross
Washington
Third War Fund
Norman H. Davis
Red Cross
Davis
Army
Navy
Mansfield at Home and Harlingen Canal Meeting
Congressman Mansfield relaxes at his Columbus home for Christmas recess. Judge Mansfield, chair of the rivers and harbors committee, took part in an inter coastal canal conference in Harlingen last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Mansfield
Columbus
Judge Mansfield
Harlingen
Soldier in New Guinea Reads Home Town Paper
Cpl. Charles Claiss Wiseman stationed in New Guinea writes to his parents Mr and Mrs Charles Wiseman that he enjoys receiving and reading the hometown newspaper, expressing appreciation for the local coverage.
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Cpl
Charles Claiss Wiseman
New Guinea
Charles Wiseman
Albert Pelzel Buried Here Tuesday
Albert Pelzel died in a Galveston hospital and was buried Tuesday in Moulton Catholic Cemetery. Funeral services were at St. Joseph Church led by Rev. Joseph Kopp with pallbearers Bill Novosad Ad Gaertner Walter Skarke Edgar Freytag Frank Wagner and Rudy Janischka. Pelzel, 44 years 10 months and 9 days, was raised in the area but had lived in Galveston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Pelzel
Galveston
Amalia Pelzel
Moulton
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
Joseph Kopp
Moulton Catholic
Bill Novosad
Ad. Gaertner
Walter Skarke
Edgar Freytag
Frank Wagner
Rudy Janischka
Moulton Woman's Nephew Dies
Emil J. Adamcik, nephew of Mrs. Ed Boehm of Moulton, a Smithville business man, died at his Smithville home last week after a stroke at age 60. Funeral services were held from the home and Catholic Cemetery with Rev. P. J. Kiefer officiating. He is survived by his widow Mary, six daughters, his mother, two sisters and two brothers. Attending relatives included Mr. and Mrs. Elo Fehrenkamp, Mrs. Ed Boehm, and Mrs. A. F. Tash with their children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emil J. Adamcik
Ed. Boehm
Moulton
Smithville
P. J. Kiefer
Mary Adamcik
Elo C. Fehrenkamp
A. F. Tash
Fromer Moulton Couple Mark 60th Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs G H Mueller of 211 Delaware San Antonio observed their 60th wedding anniversary on Monday December 13 They were married at Moulton and later resided in Flatonia before moving to San Antonio about 35 years ago He is 84 and she is 79.
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G. H. Mueller
Delaware
San Antonio
Moulton
Flatonia
Mueller
Moulton Marine At Tarawa Fights With Marines
Lt. Elwyn Gummelt of Moulton reported from Tarawa that he and other Marines faced tough going but all came through alright. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Gus Gummelt and writes to friends under the nickname Pete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elwyn Gummelt
Gus Gummelt
Moulton
Tarawa
Pete
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Miss Richter
Colleen Fehrenkamp
Antoinette Kolar
William Miculka
America
Morris S. Webb
Stevenson
Oscar Lee Cook
Seaman
John Kubena
Ganado
Nightingale
el Campo
J. V. Petash
Emil Jaluska
Kubena
Catherine Tylich
Erwin
Bohumir
Congressman Mansfield
F. T. Fehrenkamp & Sons, Lumber
Farmers & Merchants
State Bank
Ep. Boehm’s Sons
R. B. Papacek
J.T. Jaeggli
A. F. Kotzebue Drug CO
City OF Moulton Electric Dept
R.N.D. Boehm, Pik-Pay Grocery
Barta’s Red & White
Pundt
CAFE
W. F. Oehl Furniture CO
Canada
Frank Jahn
Moulton Hatcher
Lee Jarosek
Moulton Motor Co
Modern Meat Market
E. E. Kolar
Moulton Oil Mill & Gin
Raab
Jim Novosad
Cafe E
Kram’s Garage
A. J. Darilek
Justice of Peace and Insurance Farmers Gin & Mill CO
Pietsch
Anton Faltisek
Shiner and
Lone Star Beer
Vince Rehmet
Jordan Raab
Auugust
Melnar
Emil Jalufka
John Meiners
LiLy
Beauty Shop
Failure Theater
Rd.Zemlicka
Magnolia Products
Ap. A
HAAS
John Dueno
Bauer
Leona Merrem
Avon
August Heyer
Wood Business
C. C. Orts
Sinclair Refining Co
Frank Hafernick
Fred Berkenhoff
F. J. Knesek & Son
G. G. FisBeck
Helen Kaase
Moulton Trading Post
Zat Johnson
Moulton Eagle
Sam Jaeggli
M. M. Wagner
Rev
K. Windecker
Zion’s Lutheran Church
Moulton Public Schools
Fromer Moulton
Moulton Marine
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