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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1944
Page
1
The Moulton High School Band and Rhythm Band present a Victory Concert on Thursday February 10 at 8 PM to boost war bond and stamp sales. Admission is through purchase of bonds or stamps. attendees hear the program and keep their bonds. The event aims to support the war effort and encourage community participation.
Attendees on February 10 at the Moulton High School gym are urged to fill the venue to support the boys and girls in their war work. Organizers note it is easy to draw a full house but disappointing to see empty rows and promise an enjoyable concert with a civic purpose.
The Moulton Lions Club will sponsor the FFA Chapter stock show again this year. Last year's show was the first, an outstanding success, and organizers expect an even better event. FFA boys and advisor John C. Simpson are preparing and prizes will be awarded to winning contestants.
R. Roy Keaton offers humorous aphorisms on marriage democracy and health. A playful collection contrasts matrimony with partnership and politics, noting how temper and timing shape opinions about society.
The note cites 75 000 World War I veterans in veterans hospitals 164 000 Lions International members in 4350 clubs across 14 countries and over a million American youths who stayed on jobs rather than return to school last fall.
The officer promotion advances Charles Culak to petty officer second class while stationed overseas. He is the son of Anton Culak.
City tax collections for the past year totaled 98.75 percent, reported by Collector William Wachtendorf at month end January 31. School tax receipts totaled 97.5 percent, according to Mr Wachtendorf.
Henry J. Sonsel son of Mr and Mrs Henry H Sonsel of Shiner Route 1 wed Miss Gladys Filip daughter of Mr and Mrs Willie Filip of the same community at St Joseph s Catholic Church Moulton in a January ceremony officiated by Rev Joseph Kopp.
The Komensky PTA calls all members to attend a meeting Friday night February 4. Attendance is urged.
Moulton defeated Waelder 39 to 17 while Weimar beat Komensky 61 to 30 on Moulton court last Tuesday. Weimar sits atop the standings with one win needed to clinch the district title. Komensky and Moulton share second place. Waelder trails. Upcoming: Komensky at Waelder Friday night. Moulton hosts Weimar, then Komensky visits Moulton next Friday for the final district game.
J E Quebedeaux a Corpus Christi and Gonzales resident died at a Gonzales hospital after a short illness. He was a life member of the Masonic Lodge at Moulton and a Knights Templar. Funeral services were held at the David T Peel Funeral Chapel with Dr George West Dieke officiating. Burial followed in Rose Hill Cemetery Corpus Christi. He leaves three daughters Neddie Lee Erickson and J B Stevenson and W P Wood, a son W L Quebedeaux, seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Mrs. Henry Etlinger bought the Raab place on Front Street last week and, with her sister Miss Adela Cordes, plans to occupy the property soon.
Due to rain the congregational meeting was postponed to February 6 at 2 30 P M. All voting members are urged to attend. K Windecker Pastor.
Mr and Mrs W L Gibson receive a note from their son Cpl Charles F Gibson overseas stating he remains in hospital but feels well Friends of the family hope for a full recovery soon
Mr and Mrs George Baur send news from the South Pacific with their grandson Corporal Herbert A Shahlberg stationed there He encloses a copy of the Guinea Gold a newly published four page paper filed in the field
Mrs. Anastazie Darilek of Lavaca county died January 28 at 11 40 PM at the Sulphur Park home of Mr. and Mrs. Jake Kurtz. Funeral services were held at the Jake Kurtz home and at the Shiner Catholic Church with burial in Shiner Catholic Cemetery. Monsignor Netardus led High Mass and Rev Haufman officiated at the grave. Surviving she leaves three daughters Mrs John Culak Mrs Jake Kurtz and Mrs Rud Janisch five sons Josh Darilek Keser Dag Judge A of Moulton and Herman Darilek among others with numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.
The Moulton Cemetery Association elected 1944 directors Vladike Boehm Edwin A Jaeggli George Mueller William H Schodde and Emil Helweg Officers Vladike Boehm president Edwin A Jaeggli vice president George Baur secretary George von Lienen treasurer and grave director was also elected.
Mrs Mary Kubicek a long term resident died at her son Isadore Kubicek home near Moulton on Tuesday February 1 at 8 A M aged 82 years 11 months Services are set for February 3 at 9 A M in the Moulton Catholic Church She is survived by five sons Isadore Alfonse Frank Jim Kubicek of Moulton and William Kubicek of Shiner Along with many other relatives
John Kubena of Ganada is recovering at Hallettsville hospital after illness. He is getting along fine and will stay with relatives in the area for a period before returning home.
The Komensky Bearcats defeated the Bobkatz 27 to 24 on the local court after a tight, fast game. Kubena led Komensky with sharp shooting as Bohuslav returned late to seal the win and claim undisputed second in district standings.
The Moulton Lions Club held its monthly business meeting January 25 at the cottage. Eleven members attended with President Ed Boehm presiding and Secretary Lloyd Jilek at the desk. The club voted to sponsor the infantile paralysis fund drive led by J. T. Jaeggli and to back the FFA Chapter stock show planned for March.
The bookkeeping class opened a war bond drive at school on Thursday January 27 led by Mr Elo Fehrenkamp. Students sang war bond songs while purchasing stamps, totaling 151.20 dollars though more stamps could have increased sales. The drive will continue one period each Thursday morning.
Sgt Dewey A Wood of Gonzales and Mrs Bertha Wood is promoted to staff sergeant with the 5th Army in Italy, reflecting his service with American forces.
Dan Darilek of Houston and Miss Marjorie Darilek of Austin attended funeral services for their grandmother Mrs Ana Stazia Darilek on Sunday morning. They returned to their homes Sunday afternoon.
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