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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1943
Page
1
The editor notes regardless of final tax ion congress action, individuals with 1942 income of $500 or more or married couples earning $1200 or more must file a return by March 15.
The Department of Agriculture established a 200 million wartime food production program to aid farmers in growing food crops essential to the war effort. Food will win the war.
Four members of a Crockett Texas family were killed when their home burned after a kerosene can exploded while being used to start a fire. Authorities warn not to use kerosene for fire starting.
University of Texas Bureau of Research director De A B Cox reports Texas is top for raw materials production yet only fifteenth in food manufacturing nationwide. The finding highlights a gap between resource availability and processing output.
The Victory Concert will be held at the Moulton High School gymnasium Thursday night February 18 beginning at six o'clock. All school musical organizations participate. Admission is by bond or stamp purchase. holders keep the bonds and stamps and may hear the concert free.
The Industrial Press Service reports that army jeeps may operate headlights at night without aerial visibility risk. Special unbreakable plastic lenses pass sufficient light for safe driving while remaining unseen from above.
Lt. Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower has been named commander in chief of all allied forces in the North Africa theater. The Texan general is credited with uniting African forces and is seen as the leader best suited to direct them in battle.
Governor Coke R Stevenson names Fred Knetsch of Seguin to succeed Robert Lee Bobbit of San Antonio on the State Highway Commission. Knetsch, 52, served in the 44th and 45th legislatures and authored the law creating the Public Safety Department. Bobbit’s term expires February 15.
Neighbors are urged to attend the Victory Concert at the Moulton High School Auditorium Thursday night February 18. All school music groups will participate and attendees will enjoy an evening of music while supporting the war effort. The first concert raised 4500 dollars. organizers seek a higher total this time.
Faculty members honored Supt Stanley F. Cernosek with a Monday evening party at the home economics cottage. Games and refreshments followed. Miss Richter led the program and Jno O Simpson presented a fountain pen as thanks. Cernosek, recently commissioned as a lieutenant, thanked teachers for their cooperation and will soon leave for service.
Governor Coke R. Stevenson designates Statehood Week from February 14 to 21 to mark the 97th anniversary of the state government and the end of the Republic. He urges Texans to observe the period to showcase pride in their dual heritage.
Miss Irene Darilek daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Darilek near Praha and Tom Svatek son of Mr and Mrs Frank Svatek of Flatonie were married at the Catholic Church in Praha Tuesday morning with Rev John Anders officiating. A sumptuous dinner followed at the bride’s home. The couple will reside in San Antonio.
Edward Darilek, chairman, announced the local effort raised $102.38 for infantile paralysis. The March of Dimes donation via Lions Club totaled $2836, bottle deposits contributed $1922, and the committee itself collected $5490.
Census data show 13 459 bales of cotton ginned in Lavaca County from the 1942 crop before January 16, compared with 9 285 bales for 1941. The Eagle received the figures from Henry J. Strauss, Special Agent, Bureau of Census.
A goodly number of Moultonites viewed the Japanese submarine exhibited at Schulen burg Friday. The submarine is scheduled for a nationwide tour to stimulate the sale of war bonds and stamps.
Beginning February 24 for three days civilians will be registered in schools and other locations for the No 2 ration book to cover canned goods and meats. Book No 3 is planned for dairy fats and oils. clothes may follow in Book No 38. Families must declare on February 21 how many cans they have so that deductions and coupons can be applied.
The Fire Department answered a call to the home of Mr and Mrs Edward Darilek around 1 pm Friday. Wood around the flue pipe caught fire but the blaze was extinguished before any loss occurred.
The Moulton Farmers' Cooperative Gin & Mill Company installs new machinery including a 100 horsepower diesel engine a 3 horse power gasoline engine and a new hammer mill.
The national defense shop at Moulton High School will be open Monday, Wednesday, and Friday evenings from 7 to 12, not on Saturday. Farmers may bring their own repair work at no charge.
Texas State Police Director Homer Garrison reports 1942 traffic deaths at 1,816, down from 1,981 in 1941, a drop of 236. Slower speeds and improved safety drive the decline, while total vehicle miles traveled fell only 9.9 percent due to military and industrial growth. Gasoline use dropped from 1.322 billion to 1.192 billion gallons.
Lavaca County reports total December war bond and stamp sales of 80 477 50 dollars against a county quota of 50 700. The report highlights strong local participation and achievement relative to the target.
During Boy Scout Week February 6 to 12 the organization marks its 33rd year and outlines a wartime program. The theme Toughen Up Buckle Down And Carry on to Victory stresses physical training, service projects, health exams, and personal improvement as millions of former Scouts serve in the armed forces. Leaders are urged to recruit replacements as many Scoutmasters enlist.
Pioneer Old Moulton resident John Franklin Hall died Friday morning February 5 after a lingering illness. Funeral at his home Saturday with Rev. Knight officiating. interment at Old Moulton Cemetery. Survived by six children, six grandchildren, six brothers and three sisters. Hall born December 29, 1855 in Cleveland North Carolina. lived in Texas since age two. Married Katherine Allen in 1899. six more descendants listed.
Mrs W W Sockwell celebrated her 88th birthday with a Saturday afternoon gathering. Guests included Mr and Mrs Hubbard Neeley Runge Mrs Hugh Bailey Mrs Walker Duff Miss Lottie Fernau and many others. The party featured a buffet table with red candles coffee cake and lively birthday singing.
The Houston Fat Stock Show and Rodeo drew a list of attendees including Jac O Simpson Arnold Freytag Jasper Kuhen Roman Zidek Laddie Maresh Jack Cioadr Rudolph Jahn Jr Harvey Wagner Eugene Brom Milton Cluiss Roland Welff Allan Flessner Matt Butschek Joe Cruiss Ben Johnson Benjamin Kleihage Herbert Haa se Weldon Ermis Marvin Rothbauer and Galvin Richter.
The Komensky P T A met on February 4 with a brief business session followed by games 42 and Buneo. A lunch was served and the group set the next meeting for the first Thursday in April.
A 9-pound baby girl arrived Tuesday February 2 to gladden the home of Ensign and Mrs Theo Morck of Seguin. Mrs Morck is the former Nile Ruth Koester daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Koester of Seguin.
Mr and Mrs Frank J Wagner of Houlton announce the engagement of daughter Ethel Josephine Wagner to Glenn P Wilson Jr son of Glenn P Wilson of San Antonio and Mrs W G Kenard of Houston Both seniors at the University of Texas at Austin the wedding date is set for July 28.
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