Moulton Victory Concert Bonds and Stamps Totaled 27,604
The second Victory Concert at Moulton High School on February 18 raised 27 350 in bonds and 154 in stamps totaling 27 604 Acting Superintendent John O Simpson opened the program Major Blo C Fehrenkamp delivered a patriotic address and announced the sales Director O F Knape led the school band and the Rhythm Band under Joycelyn Haas and Sussy Fehrenkamp with a patriotic program including Stars and Stripes and God Bless America Local choirs and readings accompanied by JaNell Pietsch and Arlene Biehunko were featured.
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Moulton High School
John O. Simpson
Blo C. Fehrenkamp
Fehrenkamp
Simpson
Myor Fehrenkamp
O. F. Knape
Mary Nelms
Harvey Louis Fehrenkamp
Joycelyn Haas
Sussy’ Fehrenkamp
JaNell Pietsch
United States Army
Jo Ann Freytag
Edgar A. Guest
Stella Steinacher
Columbia
America
Roosevelt to speak on Red Cross radio program
President Roosevelt will participate in a Sunday afternoon radio program opening the spring drive for funds of the American Red Cross. The program is scheduled from 3 15 to 3 30 oclock.
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Roosevelt
American Red Cross
War Scrap Drive Calls for More Metal Collection
Uncle Sam solicits every scrap metal form to fuel wartime production. Citizens urged to gather metal for tanks guns planes and ammunition at local depots to support victory for the American way of life.
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Uncle Sam
Army
America
Ration Book 2 Registration at Moulton High Gym
Go to Moulton High School Gymnasium on Thursday Friday or Saturday to register for Ration Book 2. If you cannot obtain a consumer declaration form, clip the form from The Moulton Eagle and complete it beforehand to save time.
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Moulton High School
Moulton Eagle
Growth in Texas home demonstration clubs expands across years
A College Station report shows membership rising from 40 611 to 46 079 over four years. Local clubs increase from 2 197 to 2 717. Home demonstration clubs aided 139 678 families plus 44 877 urban families, highlighting nationwide outreach.
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Texas
College Station
Texas Banking Report Shows Resources Rise 1952
The statement of condition for 891 Texas state banks as of December 31 1952 reports total resources of 428 580 940 32, up from 312 860 757 74 a year earlier. The gain amounts to 115 720 191 38 for the 12 months. Farmers & Merchants State Bank of Moulton also grows from 598 687 61 to 766 201 91 in the same period.
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Texas
Farmers & Merchants State Bank of Moulton
Mrs Zschappel Dies in February Morning
Mrs H L Zschappel died Wednesday morning February 24 at 7 45. Survived by husband H L Zschappel a son Bobbie Zschappel her mother Mrs R Jaeggli and two brothers Dr Sam Jaeggli and Edwin A Jaeggi.
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H. L. Zschappel
H L. Zchappel
Bobbie Zschappel
R. Jaeggli
Sam Jaeggli
Edwin A. Jaeggi
Mrs L E Taylor Returns Home After Visit With Mother
Mrs L E Taylor comes back to Houston Tuesday following a short visit with her mother Mrs Rud Valenta.
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L E. Taylor
Houston
Rud Valenta
Lee Jarosek Buys Cernosek Home on West Second
Lee Jarosek became the owner of the Stanley F. Cernosek home on West Second Street after a deal finalized last week. The report notes visits by Mr. and Mrs. G. J. Bohnenkamp to San Antonio and various local hospitality including Mrs. Rad Valenta and the Simpson household. Gus Wachtendorf departed for Houston for work, while Mrs. Wachtendorf and their children will stay through the school year as she remains on the teaching staff.
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Lee Jarosek
Stanley F. Cernosek
West Second Street
G.J. Bohnenkamp
San Antonio
Gus. Wachtendorf
Houston
Moulton Lions Club Holds Regular Meeting
The Moulton Lions Club met at the home economics building for its second monthly gathering. Miss Richter's class of boy cooks prepared and served the noon dinner, noted for good cooking. Lion Stanley F. Cernosek resigned as secretary after receiving a commission, and Lion Loyd Jilek was elected to fill the term. The outgoing secretary's books were audited and approved. Lion John O. Simpson reported progress on the emergency landing field, nearing completion.
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Moulton Lions Club
Miss Richter
Lion Stanley F. Cernosek
Lion Loyd Jilek
Eagle
Lion John O. Simpson
War Bond Sales Totals At Moulton For 1942
War bonds sales in Moulton for 1942 reached 168000 with the Farmer and Merchants State Bank selling 154450 and the Post Office 9150. War savings stamps at the Post Office added 8413.65, bringing the grand total to 167043.65.
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Moulton
Farmer and Merchants State Bank
Post Office
Lieutenant Petrash Speaks to Local High School Students
Lieutenant Edward Petrash spoke to a combined class at the Agriculture Building about Army organization and work across phases. He urged strong math and science foundations and noted prior training helps enlistment. He called army life interesting and educational. students asked questions and several agriculture students may soon join the service.
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Edward Petrash
Petrash
Lavaca County District Court Convenes March 8
The Lavaca county district court will convene at Hallettsville on Monday, March 8. Grand jury summons include Moulton residents A. J. Kolar Julius Krejci R. H. Kuehn Bohumil Bohuslav Edmund Kram and Ed gar Freytag.
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Lavaca County
Hallettsville
Moulton
A. J. Kolar
Julius Krejci
R. H. Kuehn
Bohumil Bohuslav
Edmund Kram
Edgar Freytag
Mrs. Cinadr Recovers and Returns Home from Shiner Hospital
Mrs. F. A. Cinadr, after treatment at Shiner hospital, has recuperated nicely and returned home, to the pleasure of many friends.
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F. A. Cinadr
Shiner Hospital
County Wide Farm Plan Sign Up Begins February 25
Lavaca County Committee schedules all day meetings in each community starting February 25 to sign farm plan sheets. The plan guides crops, fertilizer, machinery, labor needs and selective service deferment. Meetings list Moulton Kamensky Moravia Henkhaus Shiner sites with dates through February 27 and March 3.
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Lavaca
War Board
Moulton
Kamensky
Johnnie’s
Novohrad
Witting
Moravia
St. John’s
Frank Olsovsky
Henkhaus
Henkhaus Hall
Shiner
Blohm
Moulton Fire Policy Holders to Save in Coming Year
J T Jaeggli retires from business in Moulton with a quit ing sale. A 25 percent fire insurance credit, announced by Marvin Hall, will lower premiums for 12 months from March 1, saving an estimated 1061 for Moulton policyholders. The credit reflects a five year loss premium ratio and aims to reward fire prevention statewide.
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Moulton
Marvin Hall
Hall
Texas
Janszen Family Holds Reuson Reunion at Emil Janszen Home
A Janszen family reunion was held at the Emil Janszen home on Sunday with four brothers Hugo Adolf Lovis and Emil Janszen in attendance. Sister Mrs Julia Windel of Houston could not attend. Seventeen relatives gathered from San Antonio Longview Orange Grove Flatonia Hallettsville and other nearby towns for a six year reunion and a delicious lunch was enjoyed by all.
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Janszen
Emil Janszen
Hugo Janszen
Adolf Janszen
Lovis Janszen
Julia Windel
Houston
San Antonio
Louis Janszen
Longview
Orange Grove
Allen Wiseman
John Mladenka Home Destroyed By Fire
The large two story home of Mr and Mrs John Mladenka in the western part of town was destroyed by fire between 10 and 11 o clock Sunday night. The origin of the fire was undetermined. The couple were awakened by crackling and the fire department fought to save nearby buildings. The home and contents were a total loss with an estimated damage of 5060 and insurance of 3200. The community offers sympathy to the Mladenkos.
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John Mladenka
Mladenko
Baursville PTA Holds Social Meeting a Crowded Session
The Baursville PTA met February 13 in regular session for a social gathering. John Parker won the candle wick bedspread and a nice sum was cleared for the P T A. The next meeting is scheduled for March 12, and all patrons are urged to attend.
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Baursville P. T. A
John Parker
Candlewick
Vince Sofka Dies at 85 in Pine Bluff Arkansas
Vince Sofka 85 died February 17 in Pine Bluff Arkansas and was buried in Catholic Cemetery there. Survived by wife Mrs Emil Berkenhoff, Mrs Frank Rosenauer, Mrs Joe Poposky, and Frank Sofka. Native of Czechoslovakia he lived near Moulton many years and in Pine Bluff seven months. Mrs Sofka preceded him in death two years ago.
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Vince Sofka
Pine Bluff
Arkansas
Emil Berkenhoff
Moulton
Frank Rosenauer
Hallettsville
Joe Poposky
Frank Sofka
Sofka
Funeral notice for Mrs. O. B. Schwenke in Schulenburg
Mr. and Mrs. William Hillner attended funeral services for Mrs. O. B. Schwenke age 66 in Schulenburg on Monday afternoon. Surviving are son Walter Schwenke of El Paso and daughter Mrs. Kallus of Schulenburg.
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William Hillner
O. B. Schwenke
Schulenburg
Walter Schwenke
el Paso
Kallus
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Rheee SD
Cernosek Home
Mrs. Ross
Victoria
Jno. QO. Simpson
District Court
J. T. Jaeggli
Jaeggli
Baur & Jaeggli
R. Jaeggli & Bro
J. T. Jaeggii
Mr. Jaeggii
Reuson
Baursville Pta
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