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Moulton Eagle

Location

Moulton, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1951

Page

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Thompson Named Assist. Democratic Whip

Washington Congressman Clark W. Thompson is named Assistant Democratic Whip in the House of Representatives. J Percy Priest, Chief Whip, cites Thompson as a regular, reliable presence in attendance and council on pending legislation.

Washington Clark W. Thompson House of Representatives J. Percy Priest House Priest Clark Thompson Congress Capitol Hill

Eisenhower Draft Sees National Presidential Nominations

The text notes D. Eisenhower could be drafted for the presidential nomination next year. It mentions Eisenhower has supporters across parties and no clear political affiliation.

D. Eisenhower Eisenhower U.S

Lavaca Students Enroll At Texas Lutheran College

Twelve Lavaca County students join the spring semester at Texas Lutheran College in Seguin. Named residents include JaNell Pietsch of Moulton Janice Breitkreutz Iona Discher Franklin Effenberg Stanley Horwood William Karnau Wilfred Menke Dorothy Lor fing Annie Marie Treptow Cyrene Brunkenh​oefer Helen Kuck and John Langhoff of Yoakum and Hallettsville.

Lavaca County Texas Lutheran College Seguin JaNell Pietsch Moulton Janice Breitkreutz Iona Discher Franklin Effenberg Stanley Horwood William Karnau Wilfred Menke Shiner Dorothy Lorfing Annie Marie. Treptow Hallettsville Cyrene Brunkenhoefer Helen Kuck John Langhoff

Moulton Bobkatz Clinch District Title In Hard Fought Win

The Moulton Bobkatz edged Sheridan 43 38 on Tuesday night to secure the District 75 B championship. The Bobkatz led after three quarters and will face Wei mar on Friday for the district finale. The Moulton Girls beat Hallettsville 36 15 to seize the girls district crown.

Moulton Bobkatz Sheridan Broncs Sheridan Bobkatz Sheridan Club Moulton Weimar Wildcats Hallettsville

Volleyball Girls Bring Home Consolation Trophy

The Moulton girls attended a LaGrange tournament on February 10. They lost 26 to 12 to Round Top Carmine, beat LaGrange 18 to 9, then defeated Brenham 15-5 and 15-4 in Consolation finals to win the trophy. Totsie Biehunko earned a small gold volleyball as All Tournament Team.

Moulton LaGrange Carmine Brenham Totsie Biehunko

Bravenec Enlists in Air Force from Houston Family

Donald Bravenec son of Mr and Mrs Johnnie Bravenec of Houston left last week for Lackland Field San Antonio where he enlisted in the Air Force He had been a student at Durham s Business College prior to enlisting The Bravenec family formerly resided at Moulton.

Donald Bravenec Johnnie Bravenec Houston Lackland Field San Antonio Air Force Durham Business College Bravenec Moulton

Legion Post Sets Decoration Day for May 20

Legion Post No. 392 American Legion held a regular meeting at the V F W Hall on February 7 voting to sponsor the 1951 Heart Fund Drive with Lava County’s quota set at 1000 dollars. The post plans an Easter Egg Hunt at the VFW picnic on Easter Sunday and will open Hi-Way Drive Iun on April 8. The group donated 10 dollars to the March of Dimes and 10 dollars to the Heart Drive and approved covering six telephone calls for Jodie Meiserschlaeger. Ladies Auxiliary provided lunch and coffee.

Jodie Meiserschlaeger

Birthday celebration for Mayor Fehrenkamp observed

Mayor Elo C. Fehrenkamp marked a 60th birthday with a Sunday gathering after a Saturday milestone. A turkey dinner followed. Out-of-town guests included Dr. and Mrs. A. F. Tasch and children Mary Jo and Al Jr. of Taft, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Schodde of Cuero, and several others visiting from LaGrange Gary Columbus San Angelo San Antonio and Austin. Everyone enjoyed the occasion.

Elo C. Fehrenkamp A. F. Tasch Mary Jo al Jr Taft Arthur Schodde Cuero Robert Harris LaGrange Gene Herzikand Ela Gary Marilyn

Navy Recruiter Here Feb 20 In Moulton Texas

Navy Recruiter in charge Roman E. Hanak ENC U S Navy will be in Moulton Texas Tuesday February 20 1951 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon with information on enlistment requirements. Applications are being accepted from men wishing to volunteer. Contact the Chief at the Post Office or visit the Victoria recruiting station for details.

Roman E. Hanak U. S. Navy Victoria Texas Moulton Hanak U.S. Navy Post Office

Birthday Party for Sidney John Malinek

Sidney John Malinek celebrated his third birthday at the home of his parents Mr and Mrs Henry Malinek on Monday afternoon. A number of little friends attended and dainty refreshments were served as everyone enjoyed the occasion.

Sidney John Malinek Henry Malinek

Engagement of Marian Louise Wieting to Robert Sam Meyer

Mr. and Mrs. Willie Wieting of near Moulton announce the engagement of their daughter Marian Louise to Robert Sam Meyer son of Mr. and Mrs. J L Meyer of Moulton.

Willie Wieting Moulton Marian Louise Robert Sam Meyer J. L. Meyer

Richters Welcome Daughter Robyn Rene in San Antonio

Mr and Mrs Walter Richter of Stockdale announce the arrival of a daughter at Nix Hospital in San Antonio on Friday February 9. The baby weighed 7 pounds 14 ounces and is named Robyn Rene, giving the Richters a boy and a girl.

Walter Richter Stockdale Nix Hospital San Antonio Robyn Rene Richters

Visiting Home Folks After Wounding

Pvt. Alfred B. Mikulencak visits his parents Mr and Mrs Frank Mikulen cak after being wounded in the right leg on December 3 He entered service last September and belonged to the 3rd Infantry Division.

Alfred B. Mikulencak Frank Mikulencak

Ladies Aid Society Meets at Zion Lutheran Church

The Ladies Aid Society of Zion Lutheran Church met February 8 in the educational building with 21 members and the pastor present. After devotion the pastor showed a film strip The Story of Our Bible. Convalescent cards were sent to three members. A birthday hymn and prayer preceded lunch hosted by Bertha Brunkenhoefer and C C Orts.

Ladies Aid Society of Zion Lutheran Church Tom Beale Wm. Schodde Albert Pustejovsky Louise Helweg Bertha Brunkenhoefer C. C. Orts

Boehm Birthday Celebration At Local Home

Mr and Mrs Joe Balaska and daughters with the Boehm families from Houston and San Antonio spent the weekend here to help celebrate Louis P Boehms birthday anniversary.

Joe Balaska Harry Boehm Houston Hugo Boehm Victor Boehm San Antonio Louis P. Boehm

Honor Roll Student JaNell Pietsch Named at Texas Lutheran

JaNell Pietsch daughter of Mr and Mrs Louis Pietsch of Moulton earned a place on the fall semester honor roll at Texas Lutheran College Seguin among forty nine students listed for academic achievement.

JaNell Pietsch Louis Pietsch Moulton Texas Lutheran College Seguin

Poll Tax Receipts Issued in Lavaca County and Moulton

County Tax Assessor John L. Smolik issued 6 489 poll tax receipts for Lavaca County with 22 exemptions. City official William Wachtendorf reports 207 poll tax receipts in Moulton, down from 216 last year.

John L. Smolik Lavaca William Wachtendorf Moulton

Peggy Joan Wornat Born In Moulton

Mr and Mrs Gus Wornat announce the birth of a daughter Peggy Joan weighing seven pounds fourteen ounces at Dr Hugo J Strieder Hospital Moulton on Monday February 12 at 345 AM The family enjoys the arrival of their new daughter.

Abraham Lincoln United States Lincoln Gus Wornat Hugo J. Strieder Moulton Peggy Joan

Heart Fund Drive Sponsored By Moulton Legion Post

Legion sponsors the 1951 Heart Fund Drive in February at Moulton Texas with plastic Hearts for donations in local business and rural stores. A February 21 solicitation committee is appointed. The message urges support for heart disease prevention through research education and community service as the leading cause of death and a major threat to families.

Geier-Merrem Post American Legion Moulton Texas Heart Association American Heart Association

Joost Family Returns to Moulton From Filatonia

Mr Woodrow Joost and family have moved back to Moulton after residing in Filatonia. The Joosts assist at the Joost Rest Home and continue to be active in the local community.

Woodrow Joost Filatonia Moulton Joost Joost Rest Home

Called into Service Rudy Kubenka

Reserve Rudy Kubenka was recalled to duty leaving last week for Fort Sam Houston Texas.

Rudy Kubenka Fort Sam Houston Texas

It buys RESEARCH. Still unknown are the causes of rheumatic fever

A brief note states research funding is allocated while the causes of rheumatic fever remain unknown. The item hints at ongoing scientific effort and incomplete understanding of the disease.

Wedding of Georgie Michalec and Frank Bohuslav in Moulton

Miss Georgie Anne Michalec and Pvt. Frank L. Bohuslav wed at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Moulton on Monday February 5 at 9:00. Rev. John Matocha officiated in a ceremony with Belle boutonnieres and a cathedral train wedding gown. The couple, both Moulton High School graduates class of 1949, plan with families and return to Lackland Air Force Base for the groom.

St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Moulton Georgie Anne Michalec Frank Michalec, Jr Frank L. Bohuslav Frank W. Bohuslav, Jr John Matocha Bertha Clara Oehl United States Air Force Arnold Bohuslav Elise Michalec Larry Barta Annette Michalec Bennie Bohuslav Joyce Brem Boyce Michalec Moulton High School Houston Association of Credit Men Houston Texas Lackland Air Force Base San Antonio

Edward D Bauer Begins Navy Recruit Training at Great Lakes

Edward D Bauer a seaman recruit and son of Mr and Mrs Ed Bauer of Moulton Texas is undergoing recruit training at the worlds largest Naval Training Center in Great Lakes Illinois The course covers seaman ship Navy customs terms basic ordnance gunnery signaling and navigation Upon completion he will be assigned to Fleet units or a service school for specialized training.

Edward D. Bauer USN Ed. Bauer Moulton Texas Great Lakes Illinois

Also Mentioned on This Page

Thompson Wyoming U. S Maxe Congress of the Congresswomen Geier Merrem American Legion of Moulton and Vicinity Truman Allan Shivers Xas Texas Lutheran Legion Post Fehrenkamp Navy Ladies’ Aid Society Legion Heart Fund Moulton C Georgie Michalec Pvt Bohuslav Joyce Michalec Charlie Michalec Johnnie Bohuslav College Station Moulton Chamber of Commerce Frank J. Olsovsky Soil Conservation Area Olsovsky Soil Conservation District Chamber of Commerce Oslovsky St. Joseph's School Club St. Joseph School Club Eunice Edgar Freytag Archdicesan Council of Catholic Women St. Joseph’s School Yoakum San Antonis Bruno Wenske
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