Lavaca Scouters Hold Dist Meeting in Moulton
Lavaca Scouters District Committee met in Moulton on Tuesday night January 23 at the fire station. Eli Rubin presided, with G G Fisbeck and W G Stindt in charge of cubbing and scouting sections and plans for Scout Week February 6 to 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lavaca
Moulton
Jim Kubicek
John Matocha
Eli Rubin
Hallettsville
G. G. Fisbeck
W. G. Stindt
Shiner
Ed. Mueller
A. B. Cain
A. J. Taylor
Yoakum
Pete Raska
Fred Keepers
William Miculka
Harry Fietsam
Tom
Strength of Democracy Emphasized by President in Vote Call
The San Antonio Express quotes President Truman urging higher voter turnout, warning that low participation leads to government by default and weakens democracy amid Cold War pressures. He cites global contrasts where elector turnout remains high while United States citizens stay away.
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Truman
American Political Science Association
America
Soviet Russia
Stalin
Siberia
United States
Texas
Miss Ann Jungbauer Enters School of Practical Nursing
Miss Ann Jungbauer of Houston has entered the School of Practical Nursing at the University of Houston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Practical Nursing
Ann Jungbauer
Joe Jungbaur
Houston
School of Practical Nursing
University of Houston
Fire Destroys Home Near Moulton
A five room house on the Fred Gertner place about six miles northeast of Moulton was destroyed by fire Wednesday evening of last week. Occupied by the Roosevelt Williams family colored the blaze started in the attic from an undetermined cause. Most furniture was saved as Flatonia and Moulton Fire Department assisted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Gertner
Moulton
Roosevelt Williams
Flatonia and
Texas Students Eligible for $100 Prize Writing Contest
Texas high school students can win a $100 prize or eight other prizes by crafting an historical story about their town or Texas history. The Junior Historian, published by the Texas State Historical Association, sponsors the contest for chapter members and subscribing members at large.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Texas State Historical Association
University of Texas
University Station
Austin
Victim Buried at Shiner in WWII Vet Adolph Roznovsky
Adolph Roznovsky 31, WWII veteran and Kokernot Community resident in Gonzales County, died in Shiner Hospital last week from burns after a lighted cigarette ignited bedding. Funeral held Friday at Buffington with Rev. Hanacek. military rites at Shiner Cemetery. Survived by wife, mother Mrs Erastina Pavlica, sister Mrs Emil Pavelka, four brothers Ed Joe Eddie Albin, stepdaughter Barbara Felsner, stepsister Mrs Jodie Meiserschlaeger.
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Adolph Roznovsky
Kokernot
Gonzales County
Shiner Hospital
Buffington
Shiner
Hanacek
Erastina Pavlica
Emil Pavelka
Victoria
Joe
Gonzales
Eddie
Albin
Ralls
Barbara Felsner
Jodie Meiserschlaeger
Moulton
Fight Fire With Fire In Somervell County Texas
Somervell County farmers burn highway grass each morning to prevent fires started by motorists. Agricultural agent E D Cooper says educating drivers helps but believes full compliance unlikely as about ten percent ignore laws. He notes fires destroy tens to hundreds of acres and even homes, urging drivers to police their own habits and support a fire suppression program.
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Somervell County
Texas
Somervell
E. D. Cooper
Cooper
Kubenka Brothers Erect New Cotton Gin at Komensky
Frank W. and Joe Kubenka are building a modern cotton gin in Komensky about six miles east of Moulton. The facility will be housed in a new building and ready for the upcoming cotton crop. The Kubenkas have long operated in Komensky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kubenka Brothers
Frank W
Joe
Komensky
Moulton
Kubenkas
Boy Scouts Celebrate Forty First Anniversary Across Nation
The Boy Scouts of America mark their 41st anniversary after starting in 1910. Today over 2,750,000 boys and men are active in more than 75,000 units nationwide. The movement seeks community service, leadership training, and civil defense readiness while promoting outdoor skills and conservation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scouts of America
Coldest Weather Hits Moulton With Sleet and Snow
The winter coldest snap reached Moulton with 15 degrees Tuesday morning. Sleet Monday afternoon left a thin ice coating. light snow followed Tuesday. Schools remained closed for several days as utilities and travel were affected.
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Moulton
Moulton Man Named Assistant Co. Agent
Edward Gene Boehm of Moulton completed his agricultural education course at Texas A and M College and was awarded his degree. He accepts a position as assistant county agent of Brazoria County and will reside with his parents at Angleton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Gene Boehm
Moulton
Texas A. & M. College
Ed. Boehm
Young Boehm
Brazoria County
Boehm
Angleton
Girls 4 H Club Holds Meeting
The Girls 4 H Club of Ko mensky held their regular meeting January 21 with Home Demonstration Agent Miss Werth in charge. The meeting opened with the club pledge at 10 30 A M. Songs were sung, minutes read, roll called, and Miss Werth demonstrated sewing machine parts and taught the members to sew an apron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Komensky
Miss Werth
Miss Dora Turk Weds Alvin Picha
The marriage of Miss Dora Ann Turk to Alvin Eric Picha took place Sunday at 1 30 PM in the St Mary Star of the Sea Church rectory Freeport. Rev Thomas J Prendergast officiated the double ring ceremony. The couple left for a brief honeymoon after a reception at Brazoria Methedist Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dora Ann Turk
Alvin Eric Picha
St. Mary, Star of the Sea Catholic Church
Freeport
Thos. J. Prendergast
Gus Turk
Brazoria
Texas
Tom J. Picha
Carrie Picha
James L. Smith
Martha Faye Turk
Tommy Wilson
Bennie Swanke
Methedist
Dorothy Brigs
Wm. Hillmer Dies Monday in Winters Texas
William Hillmer longtime Moulton resident died Monday morning January 29 at the home of his son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs A W Stoecker in Winters Texas He was 85 years 6 months and 12 days at death The body returned to Moulton and lay in state at Smith Funeral Home before services at Zion Lutheran Church at 2:00 pm Interment followed in Moulton City Cemetery A full obituary will appear in The Eagle next week.
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William Hillmer
Moulton
A. W. Stoecker
Winters
Texas
Smith
Zion Lutheran Church
The
Eagle
Frances Jane Leazar
Tom Leazar
Smith Funeral
Charles F. Bowes
Flatonia
R. C. Hull
Govan Hull
Walter Hull
Clyde Meyer
Harry Meyer
Byron Full
Ganado
John Parker
Ann Gray
Old Moulton
Lon Hull
Jim Hull
Gonzales
Lavaca County Sheriff Names New Chief Deputy
Sheriff Theo Long of Lavaca County appoints Guy Henry of Hallettsville as chief deputy. Other deputies named are Henry Boethel of Hallettsville Frank Hofner of Oak Grove and Laddie Mladenka of Shiner.
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Guy Henry
Hallettsville
Theo Long
Lavaca County
Henry Boethel
Frank Hofner
Oak Grove
Laddie Mladenka
Shiner
Turks Observe Golden Wedding in Hallettsville
Mr and Mrs William Turk celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary with an open house in Hallettsville. The couple have five children Alfred Turk Hallettsville William H Turk Tyler Mrs Fey Smothers Wharton Mrs William Biggs Buffalo New York and Mrs David Greer Houston plus five grandchildren.
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William Turk
Hallettsville
Alfred Turk
William H. Turk
Tyler
Fey Smothers
Wharton
William Biggs
Buffalo
New York
David Greer
Houston
Joosts Buy August G. Mueller Place in Moulton
A deal last week transferred ownership of the August G. Mueller property in Moulton to Mr. and Mrs. Theo. Joost. The transaction was arranged by Mr. and Mrs. D. B. Maney of Smithville.
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Theo. Joost
August G. Mueller
Moulton
D. B. Maney
Smithville
Moulton Bobbatz Roll to Eighth Straight Win
The Moulton Bobbatz extended their district winning streak to eight with a 78 to 17 victory over the Shiner Comanches. Meyer led with 20 points, Svoboda 14, as Ivicic scored 7 for Shiner. The Moulton girls beat Shiner 44 to 33 to keep title hopes alive.
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Moulton Bobbatz
Shiner Comanches
Batey
Meyer
Svoboda
Ivicic
Shiner
Moulton Girls
Roselyn Kotzebue
Moulton
Gertrude Michalec
Moulton Elementary
Marabella Meitzen Wedding Solemnized in Pensacola
Miss Christine Marabella daughter of Mr and Mrs J A Marabella Pensacola Florida wed Richard Meitzen Kerrville Texas on January 19 at Sacred Heart Rectory Pensacola with Rev J Gallagher officiating Best man was Joseph Marabella maid of honor Ann Gibson A reception followed The newlyweds plan to live in Pensacola where Meitzen attends Navy Photography School He is grandson of Mr and Mrs George von Lienen of Moulton Mr and Mrs R W Meitzen of Kerrville attended the wedding and have since returned from Pensacola
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Christine Marabella
J. A. Marabella
Pensacola
Florida
Richard Meitzen
Kerrville
Texas
Sacred Heart
J. Gallager
Joseph Marabella
Ann Gibson
Navy
George von Lienen
Moulton
R. W. Meitzen
Builders Expand Homes Across Town
August Etlinger adds an addition in the southern section. F. T. Barta enlarges and remodels on Highway 95. A new home nears completion at the Ed Mikulencak place in the northeast. Louis Kolar of Flatonia builds a new house on Highway 95 south of Flatonia.
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August Etlinger
F. T. Barta
Highway 95
Ed. Mikulencak
Louis Kolar
Flatonia
Highway
Frank Wagner Builds New Home in Wagner Addition
Frank Wagner adds a residence in the Wagner addition located in the northern part of town. The report notes the new construction amidst surrounding development and local growth.
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Frank Wagner
Wagner
Grandma Melnar Passes Away in Town
Grandma Melnar mother of A. J. Melnar died at the home of Mrs. Annie Zalman Tuesday night. A full obituary will appear in The Eagle next week.
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Grandma Melnar
A. J. Melnar
Annie Zalman
the Eagle
4-H Boys-Girls Plan To Attend Stock Show
The Oak Grove 4-H Club met January 19 with Miss Werth who demonstrated sewing a draw-string apron. Angeline Brunkenhoefer and Betty Jane Raab will enter the Dairy contest in Hallettsville. Members listed for Fat Stock Show in Houston include Angeline Brunkenhoefer Jo- Ann Kubicek Betty Jane Raab Margaret Faltysek Florice Hoepfl Irene Lev Iris Dean Raab Merlene Fishbeck Larry Joe Dullye Dennis Fishbeck Leroy Kloesel Benjamin Hein rich James Hoepfl Louis Hoh mann William Kloesel Elton Moeller Otto Moeller and Franklin Wendel. Transportation provided by Victor Dullye Rein hold Hoepfl Frank Wendel Herbert Raab and Joe Fishbeck.
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Oak Grove
Miss Werth
Angeline Brunkenhoefer
Betty Jane Raab
Hallettsville
Houston
Jo- Ann Kubicek
Betty Jane Ra
St Joseph 4 H Club Holds Meeting
The Moulton St Joseph 4 H Club girls held their regular meeting January 23 with 100 percent attendance. Agnes Kouba presided as president. the secretary read the minutes. Dolores Fojtik led Home on the Range and Miss Werth demonstrated sewing machine parts and sewing techniques. The next meeting is planned for the first week of February.
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Moulton St. Joseph 4
John DeReese Buried at Lindenau
John DeReese, 89, died at his Lindenau home in DeWitt county on Wednesday January 24. Interment followed at Lindenau Cemetery on Thursday. Survived by his widow and nine children. Mr and Mrs Ad A Wagner of Moulton attended the funeral services.
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John DeReese
Lindenau
DeWitt County
Ad. A. Wagner
Moulton
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Secret Service
San Antonio Express
BOY Scouts
Boy Scout
Asistant Co
Dora Turk
Alvin Picha
Wm. Hillmer
Sheriff Long
Frances J. Leazar
St. Joseph
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