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Newspaper

Moulton Eagle

Location

Moulton, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 01, 1946

Page

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Schraer Walters Wedding Rites Performed in San Diego

The wedding of Dorothy Schraer and Stanley Walters took place January 15 at St. Joseph's Cathedral San Diego with Navy personnel in attendance. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs Ben Schraer, wore white net over satin and pearls. the groom wore a Navy uniform. The ceremony was followed by a reception at the groom's parents home in San Diego.

San Diego California Naval Hospital Stanley Walters C.usn Ens Dorothy Schraer U.S.N.R St. Joseph’s Cathedral J. A. Luther Ruth Alla Christine Jakis Willie Ariella Harold Evans Alvin P. Schraer R.D.M Long Beach Ben Scraer Moulton Texas Earl Walters St. Ludmila’s Academy of Shiner Providence Hospital School of Nursing Waco

Stevenson Proposal Extends Poll Tax Payment Deadline

Governor Coke R Stevenson's plan to extend poll tax payment time to June 1 or 15 wins broad support. Extending the deadline within weeks of the primaries could add thousands of names to Texas voting strength.

Coke R. Stevenson Texas

Army jet sets transcontinental record flight

A United States Army jet produced a new transcontinental record flying from Long Beach California to LaGuardia Field New York covering 2470 miles in four hours thirteen minutes and twenty six seconds at an average 584.82 miles an hour. Two other jet propelled planes averaged 661 and 640 miles an hour.

United States Army Long Beach California LaGuardia Field New York

Representative Sabath Calls for National Lottery Law

A congressman named Sabath proposes enacting a national lottery to raise funds for the national debt. He argues gambling could relieve debt without major taxes. Earlier, Townsend backed pensions and a spending spree aimed at general prosperity.

Congress Sabath Townsend

Driver’s license drive urged after Texas accident study

A letter from Homer Garrison of the Texas Safety Department notes that 24 percent of Texas automobile accidents come from drivers without a license. It states operating a motor vehicle without a license is illegal and urges readers to contact the Public Safety Department to obtain one to avoid trouble.

Department of Public Safety Austin Homer Garrison Texas Safety Department Texas Public Safety Department

Community Need for FreSh Locker Plants Growns

Over 1100 frozen food locker plants were built last year. The article argues such plants are vital to communities providing year round fresh meats and implies local citizens and farmers would support a good sized operation.

Veterans Placed In December 1945 by Federal Service

Employment of veterans by the U S Civil Service in Texas Louisiana and Mississippi for December 1945 totaled 2948, up 1007 from November 1945. The breakdown shows 1867 in Texas 781 in Louisiana and 300 in Mississippi per Ruth C Arnim’s report.

U. S. Civil Service Texas Louisiana Mississippi Ruth C. Arnim

American Legion Post No 292 Seeks 105 Members

Geier Merrem Post No 292 in Moulton will hold a regular meeting Tuesday night February 5 at 7 30. All members urged to attend and World War II veterans not yet members are invited. The post is now 105 strong. Join now.

Geier-Merrem American Legion Moulton

Hilmer A Gerth Returns From Pacific

Hilmer A Gerth coxswain in the U S Navy visits Mr and Mrs Paul Ammerman of Yoakum He will report at Galveston to receive his discharge.

Hilmer A. Gerth U.S. Navy Paul Ammerman Yoakum Galveston

March of Dimes Drive Totals $30.91 Collected

Chairman James Jaeggli reports the Boy Scouts run March of Dimes drive at the bank corner and brought in $30.91. No house to house canvassing this year. donations may be left in bottles at local businesses and the total will be announced in The Eagle after the drive concludes.

James Jaeggli The Eagle Boy Scouts Bank Corner

Leola Mae Othold Receives Diploma and Certificates

Leola Mae Othold daughter of Mrs Chas Othold Route 8 Shiner completed Baldwin's Executive Secretarial Course earning the Diploma in Accounting and the Typing Certificate She is an honor graduate of Shiner High School and attended BBC where she excelled as an honor student

Leola Mae Othold Chas. Othold Route 8 Shiner Baldwin’s Leola Mae Shiner High School BBC

New Telephone Directory On The Way For Moulton

Harigel district manager of Southwestern Bell with headquarters at Wharton visited Moulton last week to promote the new telephone directory to be issued soon. It will be the first directory here in four years.

Birthday Anniversary of Mrs Agnes Kubena

Mrs Agnes Kubena celebrated her 59th birthday Sunday at the home of her children Mr Edgar Freytag and Mrs Freytag A delicious dinner and supper were served to 33 guests Best wishes and hopes for many returns of the day were expressed by all

Agnes Kubena Edgar Freytag

Yoakum Tomato Tom-Tom Dates Set for 1946

The Tomato Tom-Tom festival in Yoakum will take place June 13 to 15 with Roosevelt Etlinger named as chairman. The annual event, held since 1928, continues to celebrate local agriculture and community spirit.

Yoakum Roosevelt Etlinger

Flue Fire Threatens Steinacher Home

The Moulton Fire Department responded Saturday evening at about 6 45 to a flue fire at the Jacob Steinacher residence. The blaze was quickly extinguished with no damage reported.

Moulton Jacob Steinacher

Anton Koudelka Home Catches on Fire

The Anton Koudelka home near Moulton caught fire Friday morning. Part of the roof was destroyed but the damage was small. Neighbors helped extinguish the blaze.

Anton Koudelka Moulton

Farmers Gin Company Holds Annual Meeting

The Moulton Farmers Co operative Gin and Mill Company held its annual meeting at Herman Park Hall on Monday January 21 with a large attendance. Directors elected included Rud A Haas Edgar Freytag J L Meyer Jerome Vasek Theodore Wenske Emil Puste jovsky and Anton Raab. Officers chosen were Rud A Haas president Edgar Freytag vice president J L Meyer secretary treasurer. Arnold Freytag was re elected manager of the plant. The company paid a five percent dividend and a 25 cent per date rebate. J E Montgomery of Austin delivered an address. Dinner was served.

Moulton Farmers Cooperative Gin and Mill Company Herman Park Hall Rud. A. Haas Edgar Freytag J. L. Meyer Jerome Vasek Theodore Wenske Emil Pustejovsky Anton Raab Arnold Freytag J. E. Montgomery Austin

Moulton PTA Plans Founders Day Program

The Moulton Parent Teacher Association reports landscaping finished and shrubs planted at the school. A 50 ft hose was bought for irrigation. Founders Day program planned for the February 13 meeting.

Moulton Parent-Teacher Association PTA

Lawrence Schulte Receives Navy Discharge

Seaman first class Lawrence Schulte is discharged after 13 months in the Pacific theater including Iwo Jima and Okinawa invasions. He enlisted May 1 1944 and his wife and child live near Moulton.

Lawrence Schulte Navy Schulte Iwo Jima Okinawa Pacific Moulton

Back to College In San Marcos

Mr. and Mrs. Harold Knape traveled from San Antonio to San Marcos where Harold resumes studies at Southwest Texas State Teachers College. He previously completed two years of college before enlisting in the United States Army on November 11, 1942.

Harold Knape San Antonio San Marcos Harold Southwest Texas State Teachers College United States Army

Elo Pavlicek Receives Army Discharge

S Sgt Elo Pavlicek with four years in the army including 16 months in the European theater has received his discharge. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Joe Pavlicek of near Komensky.

Elo Pavlicek Joe Pavlicek Near Komensky

Koncaba Family Erects Home In Town Lot

F A Koncaba bought a country house, moved it to town, and set it on his lot in the northeast part of town. Mr and Mrs Koncaba and their son James will occupy the home shortly.

F. A. Koncaba

Moulton FFA Fat Stock Show Set for April 6

The Moulton FFA chapter plans its annual Fat Stock Show for Saturday April 6 with Lions Club sponsorship and an auction at conclusion. Calves pigs and sheep will be offered. FFA boys and teacher Wm Lee Young push to make this year standout.

Moulton Ffa FFA Lions Club Wm. Lee Young

Lions Club Meeting Draws Nine Guests In Moulton

The Moulton Lions Club met at Pundt's Place with nine guests including Rudie Kubenka Hugo Fisbeck and Frank Meyer. Secretary James Jaeggli was absent. Carl Smith served as secretary. Discussions covered cotton peanuts Lionism lighted field hospital and natural gas. A $10 contribution was made to the March of Dimes. Next meeting is set for Thursday February 7 at the home economics building.

Moulton Home Economics Building

Fulkerson Wilson Rites Held In Kentucky

Miss Lucille Fulkerson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Fulkerson, wed James Wilson on January 19 in Kentucky. She is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Parker and left Monday a week for the Kentucky ceremony.

Lucille Fulkerson T. W. Fulkerson Kentucky James Wilson John Parker

Returns To His Business at El Campo

Mr and Mrs Arnold Papacek have moved to El Campo to resume life there. Mr Papacek operates his previously established store again after serving in the United States Navy.

Arnold Papacek ElCampo Mr. Papacek United States Navy

Automatic Firearms Must Be Registered

Sydney Schroeder of Corpus Christi for the U S Treasury Department visited Moulton last week. Under the National Firearms Act all automatic weapons such as machine guns and submachine guns must be registered with the Commissioner of Internal Revenue in Washington DC. The act imposes heavy penalties for violations.

Sydney Schroeder Corpus Christi United States Treasury Department Moulton Commissioner of Internal Revenue Washington, D.C

Ed Boehm's Sons Announces Closing Out Sale

Ed Boehm's Sons announces a closing out sale after more than fifty years serving Moulton. The sale offers many bargains with Ben Pfeffer in charge. The advertisement on page five markets the event.

Ed. Boehm Moulton Ben Pfeffer Rage Five

Senator O'Daniel seeks Rapido crossing probe in Italy

Senator W Lee O'Daniel of Texas introduces a resolution in the Senate demanding an investigation into the 36th Division and its ill fated Rapido river crossing in Italy.

36Th Division Rapido River Italy Senate W. Lee O’daniel Texas

C C Shas Building A New Home

C C Orts representing the Sinclair Refining Company is erecting a new home in the western part of the city.

C.C. Shas C.C. Orts Sinclair Refining Company

Mrs. Ed. Boehm Jr. Undergoes Operation

Mrs. Ed. Boehm Jr. underwent a surgical operation at Renger Hospital in Hallettsville on Friday. She is reported to be doing as well as could be expected.

Ed. Boehm Jr Renger Hallettsville

Freytags Welcome Son at Florida Home

A baby boy was born to Mr and Mrs Max Freytag at their Fla tonia residence on Sunday January 27 as the family announces the birth in local society notices.

Max Freytag Flatonia

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