Moulton Chamber Meets. Dillon Speaks On Grasses And Conservation
The Moulton Chamber of Commerce held its monthly meeting at the high school gymnasium. Guest speaker Olan W. Dillon Jr., soil conservationist from Gonzales, discussed grasses for the area, soil conservation, and rainfall absorption comparisons. Minutes, by laws, and annual dues were approved. holiday cards planned. and a gift was voted for the Moulton FFA chapter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton Chamber of Commerce
M. M. Wagner
E. A. Oehl
Olan W. Dillon Jr
Gonzales
Dillon
de- Witt
W. H. Pundt
Chamber of Commerce
Roy Kotzebue
August Etlinger
Ed. Maresh
Bill Novosad
Ad. A. Haas
Moulton F. F. A
Lt Chovanec Reburied Sunday in Texas Pact
Lt Henry L Chovanec killed in the Pacific during World War II will be reburied in Fayetteville Texas with services set for 9 30 A M Sunday February 27 He had been a member of the local public school teaching staff and many friends plan to attend the rites
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry L., Chovanec
Fayetteville
Texas
Chovanec
Fayettville
Charles Kaase Buried in Austin
Charles Kaase 57 died of a heart attack at his home in Austin on February 22. Services were held February 24 with interment in an Austin cemetery. He leaves a wife two daughters one son four grandchildren his father F C Kaase of Houlton four sisters and one brother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Kaase
Austin
Kaase
F. C. Kaase
Houlton
Helen Kaase
St Seecea
Haice
Hulda Kaase
Houston
G. E. Kaase
Miss Adele Cordes Critically Ill in Seguin Hospital
Mrs. Ed Kolar reports that Miss Adele Cordes lies critically ill in a Seguin hospital after her aunt's bedside visit. Ed Kolar returned Tuesday night from Seguin where Adele Cordes was being cared for.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed. Kolar
Seguin
Adele Cordes
Moulton Jr High Wins Sheridan Cage Tournament
The Moulton Jr High School Boys captured the Sheridan Invitation trophy after a 40 to 16 final victory over Weimar. They defeated Schulenburg 40 to 15 in the semifinal after Ganado defaulted in the first round. Billie Meyer and Carol Lokstedt earned all tournament honors with miniature gold basketballs. Other Moulton players included Kotzebue Janacek Kuntschik Holub Michalec Simper Jemelka Berckenhoff and Koncaba.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton Jr. High School
Trophey
Moulton
Schulenburg
Ganado
Weimar
Billie Meyer
Carol Lockstedt
Wagner and Baros Families Gather in Texas Sunday
Mr and Mrs Ad Wagner Dolores Wagner Gary Wagner and James Koncaba visited. Mr John Baros and family at Cost Texas Sunday.
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Ad. Wagner
Dolores Wagner
Gary Wagner
James Koncaba
John Baros
Cost
Texas
Hermes Guests Visit In Houston Home
Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Hermes of Houston stayed with Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Melnar this Sunday, according to a local society notice.
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A. L. Hermes
Houston
Mrs
A. J. Melnar
Laredo Resident Returns to Moulton to Resume Home
Frank C. Cinadr, who has lived in Laredo several years, returned to Moulton last week to make his home. He is going to school here and is helping his father with the cleaning and pressing business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank C. Cinadr
Laredo
Moulton
Miss Roselyn Kotzebue Celebrates 16th Birthday
Miss Roselyn Kotzebue daughter of Mr and Mrs Roy Kotzebue celebrated her 16th birthday anniversary at the parental home Saturday evening February 12. Twenty guests attended and played games. Refreshments included fried chicken potato salad peas corn and coffee Jello was served for dessert. The event was enjoyed by all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roselyn Kotzebue
Roy Kotzebue
Ajl
Fat Stock Show Planned in Hallettsville March 3
Hallettsville F F A and Lavaca County 4 H Club boys host their annual Fat Stock Show on March 3 with judges from San Antonio Yoakum and Gonzales and Willis Barfield of Cuero handling the sale. Animals arrive March 2 for overnight at Hallettsville Auction Barn.
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Hallettsville F. F. A
Lavaca County
R. B. Tate
San Antonio
Texas
A. T. Hedgepth
Yoakum
A. J.hodges
Gonzales
Barney
Yoakum Chamber Banquet Attracts 600 Attendees
Dr M M Wagner and W H Pundt of Moulton CHamber attended the Yoakum banquet along with about 600 people. Railroad Commissioner Murray of Austin spoke and State Senator Gus Strauss led as master of ceremonies. Roosevelt Etlinger begins his third year as Yoakum Chamber president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. M. Wagner
W. H. Pundt
Moulton Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
Yoakum
Murray of
Austin
Gus Strauss
Roosevelt Etlinger
Yoakum Chamber of Commerce
Youngs Attend Mc Cord Obermiller Wedding in Austin
Mr and Mrs Wm Lee Young and children attended the Mc Cord Obermiller wedding at St Martin s Lutheran Church in Austin Sunday. The bridegroom is a brother to Mrs Young.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Lee Young
McCord-Obermiller
St. Martin’s Lutheran Church
Austin
Young
Lions Club Meeting Highlights Moulton Event
The Moulton Lions Club held a regular meeting with fair attendance. Albert Pavlicek and Herbert Albrecht attended as guests, C. C. Orts applied for membership. The club donated 10 to the March of Dimes and raised annual dues from 24 to 36. A Boy Scout fund drive will be sponsored again. Marvin Merrem, program chairman, sought volunteers for next two meetings. Emil Jaluka will lead the noon program and Lee Jarosek the evening program. Reports covered a recent banquet in Brenham.
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Moulton Lions Club
Albert Pavlicek
Herbert Albrecht
C. C. Orts
Marvin Merrem
Emil Jaluka
Lee Jarosek
Brenham
Vrana couple welcome 13 pound baby girl at Shiner
Mr and Mrs Jerry F Vrana of near Moulton rejoice over the arrival of a baby girl weighing 13 pounds 4 ounces born at Shiner Hospital on February 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry F. Vrana
Moulton
Shiner Hospital
Surprise Birthday Party For Henry Malinek
A surprise party was given at Henry Malinek’s home in Moulton on Thursday evening for his 32nd birthday and his son Sidney John’s first birthday. The event was planned by Mrs. Malinek with help from her aunt Miss Emma Rosenauer and grandmother Mrs. Mary Rosenauer. A 33 candle three tier cake celebrated the two occasions as friends and relatives enjoyed sandwiches, cakes, kolaches, and other refreshments before departing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Malinek
Moulton
Mr. Malinek
Sidney John
Sodality to Stage Hobgoblin House February 27
The St. Joseph Sodality will present Hobgoblin House a mystery comedy at 7 30 on Sunday February 27 1949 in the High School gym. Cast includes Oscar Dari lek Josie Lee Petrek Evelyn Pilsner Emily Kreici Erwin Kouba Franik Darilek Fugenia Ermis Willie Ed Maresh Mil dred Krejeci James Maresh Peenie Marek El Rose La qua directed by Father John Matocha.
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St. Joseph Sodality
Peenie Marek
el Rose Laqua
Father John Matocha
Infant Steven Janssen Dies in San Antonio
Steven Aaron Janssen infant son of Mr and Mrs Willard Janssen of Commerce Texas died February 10 at Baptist Memorial Hospital San Antonio He was the grandson of Mr and Mrs Henry Janssen Converse Texas and Mr and Mrs Alfred Schneider Wetmore Texas and a great grandchild of Mrs John Willberg Moulton Texas.
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Steven Aaron Janssen
Willard Janssen
Commerce
Texas
the Baptist Memorial Hospital
San Antonio
Henry Janssen
Converse
Alfred Schneider
Wet- More
John Willberg
Moulton
Engagement Notice for Florence Kuehn and Adolph Hoffman
Mr and Mrs Wm Kuehn announce the engagement of their daughter Florence to Adolph E Hoffman of New Ulm Texas. The pair plan a future wedding and residence to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Kuehn
Miss Florence Kuehn
Adolph E. Hoffman
New Unfels, Texas
Chamber of Commerce Sets Holidays for 1949
The Commerce announces the 1949 holiday schedule with Good Friday April 15 after 12 noon. Independence Day July 4. Labor Day September 5. Armistice Day November 11. Thanksgiving November 24. Christmas December 25 and 26. New Year January 1 and 2, 1950.
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Moulton Chamber of Commerce
Body of Pfc Buss Arrives in States
Relatives in Hallettsville are notified of the return of Pfc. Arthur L. Buss the Lavaca county first soldier killed in action in North Africa on February 14 1943 He was the son of Mrs Martha Buss and the late John Buss of Halletts ville.
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Hallettsville
Pfc
Arthur L. Buss
North Africa
Buss
Lavaca County
Martha Buss
John Buss
Pospichal-Skelton Wedding Held in San Antonio
Miss Katherine Pospichal daughter of Mrs J Matus Shiner and Fred M Skelton of Dundee NY were married February 5 in the rectory of St Marys Catholic Church San Antonio. Rev Charles J Drees pronounced the ceremony.
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Katherine — Pospichal
Mrs Lucas Reh Celebrates 77th Birthday Surprise
A group of friends gathered at Mrs. Lucas Reh’s home on February 16 to surprise her on her seventy seventh birthday anniversary. A delicious lunch was served.
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Lucas Rehmet
Moulton Citizens Give $407.04 to Infantile Paralysis Fund
Funeral services held for Mrs. Joe Krejci in Moulton with burial at St. Josephs Cemetery. She died February 15 at Shiner aged 51. Moulton March of Dimes drive ends with $506.49 raised. expenses $99.45 leaving $407.04. Lions Club and VFW hall sponsors noted.
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Moulton
Joe J. Krejci
Shiner
Smith Funeral Home
St. Joseph’s Church
Moulton Catholic
John Matocha
Emil Bevan
Harvey Krejci
Harvey Batey
James Maresh
Gene Krejci
August Krejci
Krejci
Moulton March of Dimes
V. F. W. Hall
Rudy Kurtz
Emil Jaluska
G. G. Fisbeck
Weldon Knape
Moulton Lions Club
Wm. Novosad
Rudy Kubenka
Julius Krejci
Moulton Eagle
Lee Jarosek
Hallettsville
Daniel Koranek Enlists In U S Navy
Daniel Koranek a 25 year old son of Emil and Mrs. Koranek of Route 3 Shiner Texas enlisted in the U S Navy on February 17. He was processed at the Victoria Recruiting Sub Station and is a Milton High School graduate who served over three years in the Army. He will study and travel while in the navy and training is at the Naval Training Center San Diego California.
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Daniel Koranek
Emil Koranek
Route 3
Shiner
Texas
U. S. Navy
Victoria
Daniel
Moulton High School
U. S. Army
Navy
Naval Training Center
San Diego
Calif
Navy Officer To Visit Moulton
Roman E. Hanak, Inc., USA recruiter from the U S Navy Recruiting Sub Station Victoria will be in Moulton Texas on Tuesday March 1 1949 between 1230 PM and 430 PM Chief Hanak may be contacted at the post office building.
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Roman E. Hanak
Little Boy Arrives at the Koudelka Home
Mr and Mrs Eddie Koudelka of Komensky celebrate the birth of an eight pound boy at Shiner hospital on Monday February 21 The mother is the daughter of Mr and Mrs F W Kubenka and the family joy is shared with relatives and friends
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Koudelka
Eddie Koudelka
Komensky
Shiner Hospital
F. W. Kubenka
Moulton Groups to Broadcast on El Campo Radio
The Moulton Rhythm Band and High School Girls Choral Group directed by Miss Marilyn Strater will broadcast a program over El Campo Radio station Saturday February 26 from 7 15 to 7 30 A M on 1390 kilocycles with a transcription.
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Moulton Rhythm Band
Marilyn Strater
el Campo
Waelder Wildcats Defeat All-Stars in District Showdown
Waelder Wildcats topple the District 70 B all stars 47 to 21 in Waelder gym. Coaches select the all district team with L Miksch Davis Kaiser Laas and F Fisbeck as first team. Second team includes McCory Free Lewis Stock and Blaschke. Honorable mentions list Scearbrough Reinhart Miksch and Maresh.
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Waelder Wildcats
Waelder Gymnasium
Willie Ed Maresh
Francis Fisbeck
Moulton
Borchert
Hallettsville
L. Miksch
Waelder
Davis
Kaiser
Shiner
Laas
Schulenburg
F. Fisbeck
McCory
Free and Lewis
Sheridan
Stock
Weimar
Blaschke
Scearbrough and Reinhart
Halletsville
N. Miksch
Maresh
Weimar Wildcats Edge Bobkatz 38 37 In Local Gym
The Weimar Wildcats defeated the Moulton Bobkatz 38 to 37 in a tight local game. Weimar led 32 19 after three quarters, Bobkatz tied it 37 37 with seconds left, and a late Bobkatz miscue gave Weimar the win. Fisbeck Berckenhoff Maresh led Bobkatz with 15 7 and 6 points. Hodash and Brandt led Weimar with 15 and 12. Bobkatz finished the year 22 4.
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Weimar
Legion Post to Meet March 1
Geier Merrem Post No. 392 of the American Legion will hold its regular meeting at the Legion Hall on Tuesday March 1 at 730 PM Members are urged to attend and all veterans are welcome
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Geier- Merrem Post No
American Legion
Legion Hall
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Moulton C
Miss Cordes
Moulton Cups
Lions Club
Jerry F. Vranas
Henry Malineks
Sodality
Pospichal-Skelton
Joe Krejci
Catholic Cemetery
All-Stars
Bobkatz
Weimar Wildcats
Legion
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