Funeral Rites for Mrs. Fannie Hruska Held in Wesley
Mrs. Fannie Hruska wife of Dr. Thomas S. Hruska of Wesley Texas died at 6 P M Sunday February 9 aged 64 4 29 Burial was in the Czech Moravian Church Wesley with Rev H E Beseda officiating Pallbearers were Ed John Novosad Karnes City August Novosad Norman Novosad Smithville Willie Juren Jr Corpus Christi Lee Sedlmeyer Shiner Joe Sedlmeyer Yoakum Mrs Hruska born at Wesley daughter of Mr and Mrs Youn Čnoupik moved with her family to nearby Elinger attended school and later lived in Eilinger West Waco Schwerner and Wesley She married Dr Thomas S Hruska at 21 and lived in several towns before settling in Wesley She is survived by her husband a daughter Alice Fejt of Los Angeles four grandchildren and several siblings plus numerous relatives.
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Fannie Hruska
Thomas S. Hruska
Wesley
Texas
Lad Hruska
Hruska
H. E. Beseda
John Novosad
Karnes City
August Novosad
Norman Novosad
Smithville
Willie Juren Jr
Corpus Christi
Lee Sedlmeyer
Shiner
Joe Sedlmeyer
Ross Prairie
J. Juren
Eilinger
West
Waco
Schwerner
Moulton
Ban A. Hruska
Houston
Alice Fejt
Los Angles
California
LaGrange
Rose Juren
Vlasta Kristek
Ellinger
Lincoln Birthday Observed as Legal Holiday
February 12 marked a legal holiday commemorating Abraham Lincoln the 16th U S president known as Honest Abe and the Railsplitter President.
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Abraham Lincoln
United States
Honest Abe
Railsplitter
Victoria County Bonds Back Feeder Canal Plan
Victoria voters authorize a 500000 dollar bond to support a navigation district plan. The project envisions a feeder canal routed via the Guadalupe river from the cevennes canal to turn Victoria into a seaport in coming years.
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Victoria
Victoria County
Guadalupe River
Moulton High Announces 28 Graduation Recipients
The Eagle extends advance congratulations to 28 students who will receive certificates of graduation from Moulton High School in May. The paper hopes each graduate can attend an institution of higher learning next year.
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Moulton High School
Peanuts Shipments From Houston to England Recorded
Eighteen thousand tons of peanuts were shipped to England from the port of Houston last week. Production this year is estimated at 2 061 050 000 pounds. Peanuts go lore will be ready for baseball games circuses and animals that indulge in them.
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England
Houston
Frustration Over Housing and Sugar Shortages Cited
The speaker argues that despite the United States being wealthy and resourceful after the war it struggles to build adequate housing for its people and to supply enough sugar for desserts. The statement reflects public discontent with wartime to postwar shortages and policy gaps.
New Sugar Stamp Increases Ration For Housewives
The Office of Price Administration announces a new sugar stamp valid for 10 pounds, dated April 1, ahead of schedule. The stamp number will be announced later. The change is presented as real and not a joke, signaling more sugar availability.
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Office of Price Administration
Truman to visit Baylor in March for honorary degree
President Truman will travel through Texas in March on a goodwill tour en route to Mexico City. Baylor University in Waco will award him an honorary degree, while other Texas cities invited him. Washington announced only one Texas stop will be made.
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Truman
Waco
Baylor University
Texas
Mexico City
Aleman
Washington
District basketball closers at local gym February 14
The Moulton Bobkatz face Waelder Wildcats in district action at the local gym on Friday February 14 with Waelder in second place. Komensky Bearcats meet Flatonia Five in the Moulton High School Gymnasium on the same night.
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Moulton Bobkatz
Waelder Wildcats
Waelder’ Five
Komensky Bearcats
Flatonia Five
Moulton High School
Moulton Bobkatz Dominate Komensky In Local Victory
The Moulton Bobkatz defeated the Komensky Bearcats 65 to 34 at the local gym. Maresh led all scorers with 19 points, while Ossovsky 10 Hoy 10 Haas 8 and others contributed. Kamensky’s F Kubenka led with 18 points for the Bearcats.
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Moulton Bobkatz
Komensky Bearcats
Robkatz
Maresh
Bobkatz
Ossovsky
Hoy
Haas
Kolar
Fisbeck
Holub
Meyer
Beran
Fehrenkamp
Krejci
F. Kubenka
Kamensky
M. Kubenka
Bohuslav
Wenske
Continuous Session Bill For District Court Wins Senate and House
Senate Bill 25 proposes a continuous term for the 25th Judicial District covering Gonzales Colorado Lavaca and Guadalupe counties. Terms are set for each county with sessions continuing until 10 am on the start of the next term. judges may prorogue sessions as needed. The measure passed the Senate January 29 and the House February 5.
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Senate
25Th Judicial District
Gus Strauss
Here
R. A. Weinert
Seguin
Fertsch
Manford
Heideke
McClellan
Gonzales
Colorado
Lavaca
Guadalupe
House
Herman Park Verein Sells Property to Moulton Legion
The Herman Park Verein votes to sell its property to the Moulton American Legion contingent on a price agreement. The Park Verein committee includes Ervin Kram, Paul Flessner and O. F. Knape.
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Herman Park Verein
Verein
Moulton American Legion
Committee For the Park Verein
Ervin Kram
Paul Flessner
O. F. Knape
Fulkersons Welcome First Grandchild in Paducah
Mr and Mrs James H Wilson of Paducah Kentucky announce the birth of a seven pound three ounce baby girl on January 18 Mrs Wilson is formerly Miss Lucille Fulkerson of Moulton The couple become grandparents for the first time through J W Fulkersons
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James H. Wilson
Padukah
Kentucky
Beer Parlor Changes Hands on Front Street
William Findeisen became owner of the Front Street beer parlor long run by Clarence Jaroszewski. He recently bought the Mrs. Steve Haikenwaelder place in the town's southern part.
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William Findeisen
Clarence Jaroszewski
Front Street
Findeisen
Steve Haikenwaelder
Lavaca County Issues 6518 Poll Tax Receipts in 1947
Lavaca County Tax Assessor-Collector Joan L. Smolik announced that 6518 poll tax receipts were issued for 1947. The figures compare with 6660 in 1945 and 6235 in 1943.
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Lavaca
Joan L. Smolik
Lavaca County
Highway Department Seeks Bids for Farm Highway 530 Project
The State Highway Department calls for bids on Farm Highway 530 from State Highway 200 in Hallttsville to 5.24 miles east. Work includes grading structures roadbed treatment and a single asphalt surface. bids cover 5.24 mile stretch.
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State Highway Department
Hallttsville
Moulton Lions Club holds first meeting of month
The Moulton Lions Club met Thursday at the home economics cottage with 47 members on roll, 33 present. Pins were distributed to new members as Miss Richter and her Homemaking II class prepared meals, ending the cottage meetings for now.
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Moulton Lions Club
Miss Richter
Lions’ Club
Emily Brom
Eugenia Ermis
Beatrice Flessner
Lillie Kocian
Emily Krejci
Iva Mac ‘Kuhen
Georgia Michalec
Joyce Michalec
Evelyn Mikulencak
Rose Nell Orts
Olivia Zidek
Jo Ann Eberhard
Etta Sockwell
Boy Scouts Enjoy Pot Luck Supper at School Gym
Forty eight scouts and 104 parents and friends attended the pot luck supper at Shneir High School Gymnasium. Moulton led with 10 scouts and the only Eagle Scout Francis Fisbeck. Judge Beauchamp of Austin was the speaker outlining Camp Tom D. Wooten activities. Scoutmaster Lad Hruska thanked all attendees for the successful event.
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Shneir High School
Moulton
Francis Fisbeck
Judge Beauchamp
Austin
Tom D. Wooten
Lad Hruska
Shiner Bank Elects Officers for 1947
C. B. Welhausen is elected president of the First National Bank of Shiner for 1947. Other officers include Peck Welhausen as vice president and Glade Welhausen as assistant cashier. Directors listed are C. B. Welhausen Frank Guittard Adolph Richter Peck Welhausen and Glade Welhausen.
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C. B. Welhausen
First National Bank of Shiner
Peck Welhausen
Glade Welhausen
C. B. Welausen
Frank Guittard
Adolph Richter
J Mansfield Civil War Era Congressman Turned 86
Congressman J. J. Mansfield of Columbus aged 86 celebrated his birthday Sunday February 9 in Washington. He spent the day quietly at his apartment and anticipates a surprise birthday party planned by colleagues on Friday.
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J. J. Mansfield
Columbus
Congress
Washington
Frank E. Ermis Dies at Corpus Christi
Frank E. Ermis dies in Corpus Christi with funeral services held Saturday. Auction notice reports Halletts ville sale on Tuesday February 11 with receipts of 307 head cattle 67 hogs 8 sheep 2 horses and mules. Top prices include fat cow 705 lbs at 16.00 per cwt and Brahma bull 141.00.
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Frank E. Ermis
Corpus Christi
Hallettsville
Theo Long
Kuykendall
John Hajek
Benbow
Walter Stelzig
Sam Judd
Hy. Kocian
Kuykendall Top Dog
Funeral Services Held For Mrs E Kieschnik
Funeral services for Mrs. E Kieschnik age 75 were held at the Lutheran Church in Moulton with burial in Moulton City Cemetery. Rev E Windecker officiated. She died at Nursery Victoria County Friday morning at 8 45 oclock after moving there two years ago to be with her children. Surviving are two children Henry Rabbe and Mrs Edgar Smith both of Nursery and six grandchildren.
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E. Kieschnik
Lutheran Church
Moulton
Moulton City
E. Windecker
Kierschnik
Nursery
Victoria County
Henry Rabbe
Edgar Smith
Baursville Woman Mourned in Local Catholic Cemetery
Mrs. Joe Gassmann aged 64, mother of Alfred Gassmann of Baursville near Moulton, buried at St. John’s Catholic Cemetery on Wednesday February 5 with Rev. Petry officiating. Born at High Hill Fayette County, she resided at St. John after marriage. Survivors include her husband eight daughters two sons 27 grandchildren two sisters and one brother.
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Joe Gassmann
Alfred Gassmann
Baursville
Moulton
St. John’s Catholic
Petry
Gassmann
Dieringer
High Hill
Fayette County
St. John
Doubrava Brothers Enlist in Military Service
Tom Doubrava 17 joins the regular army February 1 at Fort Ord California. He is son of Mrs. Mary Doubrava of Moulton. Cpl. Charles Doubrava 19 also enlists February 1 in the Air Corps at Randolph Field San Antonio.
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Tom Doubrava
Regular Army
Fort Ord
California
Tom
Mary Doubrava
Moulton
Cpl
Charles Doubrava
Air Corps
Randolph Field
San Antonio
Charles
James Jaegglis Report Arrival of Girl
A 6 pound 10 ounce girl arrived Tuesday night February 11 to Mr. and Mrs. James T. Jaeggli Jr. at Hallettsville hospital. The baby is named Barbara Jane Jaeggli.
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James T. Jaceeli Jr
Hallettsville Hospital
Barbara Jane Jaeggli
Funeral Rites Held For Frank E. Ermis of Corpus Christi
Frank E. Ermis 73 retired farmer living in Corpus Christi since 1938 died there February 6 at 8 30 p m Rosary was said at home Friday Funeral Mass at Corpus Christi Cathedral with Rev Albert Cannon Burial in Holy Cross Cemetery He survived by six sons and six daughters plus siblings and grandchildren.
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Frank E. Ermis
Corpus Christi
Albert Cannon
Holy Cross
Adolph
Albert
Eugene Ermis
Moulton
Jerry
Harvey Ermis
Louise Farek
Houston
June Farek
Engle
Clara Jarosek
Kingsville
Ermis
Moulton Bobkatz Rout Schulenburg in District Tilt
The Moulton Bobkatz won their tenth straight district game by beating the Schulenburg Shorthorns 61 to 16 on Friday night. Maresh and Haas led with 11 points each, followed by Hoyer 10 and Olsovsky 8. Zing for Schulenburg included Strobe 10 and Sengleman 3.
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Moulton Bobkatz
Schulenburg Shorthorns
Maresh and Haas
Bobkatz
Hoyer
Olsovsky
Fehrenkamp
Beran
Holvb
Fisbeck
Kolar
Meyer
Strobe
Sengleman
Getschman
S*imek
Moulton Pob'cts Versus Bloomington Bobcats Duel Sat Night
The Moulton high gym hosts a double header with Moulton B and A teams facing Bloomington B and Bobcats on Saturday February 15. The B game starts at 7 30 P M and the A game follows. Moulton previously beat Bloomington by 7 points.
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Moulton Pob'cts
Bloomington Bobcats
Moulton Bobkatz
Moulton
Bloomington
Sixteen Marriage Licenses Issued in Lavaca County January
Records at the office of County Clerk Charles Strauss show 16 licenses issued in Lavaca County during January, compared with 19 in December. The January total includes 28 licenses issued in January 1946.
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Charles Strauss
Lavaca
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Thomas Alva Edison
Moulton Bobkatz Blast
Komensky
J. W. Fulkersons
Highway Department
Lions Club
Shiner Bank
J. J. Mansfiel
Doubrava Boys
James Jaegglis
Adolph Ermis
Albert Ermis
Emil Krejeci
Walliam Miculk
Acer Atte Jovsky
Joe Ermis
Wallop Schulenburg
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