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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1944
Page
1
Texas marks a 395 million dollar quota for the Fourth War Loan Drive with 210 million slated for individual sales including 130 million in E bonds. Nath an Adams of Dallas outlines that Texas must boost contacts to exceed prior drives and emphasizes bonds to plain citizens, not banks.
The snippet notes that 1944 is a leap year and carries an editor’s column voice. It frames the era’s likely civic and cultural reflections tied to the leap year date with concise commentary and period style.
A reader states a wartime resolution to strengthen support for the war effort by purchasing more war bonds in the year 1944. The pledge reflects patriotic civic duty and financial backing for military operations.
The note warns voters that January 31, 1944, is the deadline to pay poll tax and qualify for suffrage in the upcoming election year. It urges timely compliance with voting requirements.
Bascom Giles, commissioner of the general land office, filed for re election January 1 signaling a bid to continue leadership of the agency. The move places Giles at the forefront of 1944 Texas political contest.
Reports say Brazil will actively prosecute the war with several divisions of trained Brazilian soldiers set to be sent to European battle fronts in January.
General Dwight D. Eisenhower will command Allied forces for the imminent second front invasion of Western Europe. The selection is approved nationwide, with Texans especially proud as the famed general was born in Texas fifty three years ago.
A humorous look at the quirks of language and perception by R. Roy Keaton. Notes on a mosquito and vision contrast with a definition of a man's wife as his mate and often his check mate.
From the West Indies Pvt. Frank Castro of Moulton Pfc. Fred Kresta of Witting and Pfc. Otto Pavlicek of Komen sky came in on December 25 to spend several weeks with home folks and friends after 21 months overseas.
The Fourth War Loan Campaign opens January 18 and runs through February 15 with the national quota set at 14 billion dollars. County quotas will be announced shortly.
Students from Moulton Public Schools and St Joseph Catholic School return to classes on Monday morning after a ten day holiday. Faculty spent holidays with family, and most report an enjoyable break.
Alice von Lienen born Moulton October 4 1910 dies January 4 at 3 45 AM in Hallettsville after a lingering illness. Funeral at Kabena Funeral Home January 5 at 3 PM with burial in Hallettsville City Cemetery. Survived by husband Julius Holubec and parents Mr and Mrs George von Lienen.
Mr and Mrs Joe Nachlinger who lived at Helmleigh for 38 years sold their holdings and moved back to Moulton Sgt Fred Jurek stationed at Midland Texas spent his furlough with home folks and friends last week Thursday
Cpl. Ervin V. Bratrich left Friday for Camp Claiborne in Louisiana after a furlough spent with relatives and friends.
Mr and Mrs Rud John and sons Samuel and James and Mrs Agnes Kubena visited Houston on New Year's Day and Sunday, extending the holiday gathering with relatives and friends.
Mr Raymond Olsovsky and family of San Angelo spent New Year's Day with her parents Mr and Mrs Wm Winkenaarder.
Mrs Haskel Morrow and her son John visited Mrs Waly Otto and Tom My Woitle of Waelder in the home of Mr and Mrs Pren Sockwell on Sunday.
Miss Vera Lee Meiners a Texas Lutheran College student in Seguin spent the Christmas and New Year holidays with her parents Postmaster and Mrs J M Meiners renewing family ties during the festive season.
Mr and Mrs Bill Janssen of San Antonio visit in the Henry Koester home Sunday along with Mr and Mrs George Janssen and their daughter Georgie Mae and Ethel Baros of Shiner.
Grady Simpson a fireman with 15 months in the Pacific war area returned home December 17 and will stay several days with his brother John O. Simpson before reporting to San Francisco January 17.
Joe Schoenweitz aged 84 years and 10 months died January 1 at his daughter Julia Zemlicka’s home. Burial was Monday at Moulton Catholic Cemetery with Revs. Bily and Kopp officiating. Survivors include two sons Frank and John, three daughters Julia Zemlicka Bill Gertner and Frank Culak, and numerous grandchildren.
Chicago December 30 The National Safety Council estimates the 1943 traffic death toll at 23 000, down 20 percent from the prior year. The forecast reflects a saving of about 5 000 lives versus 1942 and roughly 17 000 fewer deaths than 1941, based on 20 480 deaths in the first 11 months of 1943 and a December projection.
Cotton census shows 12 816 bales ginned in Lavaca County for 1943 prior to December 13, compared with 18 411 bales ginned by December 18, 1942.
The War Department reports Pfc. David Holmes of Gonzales was wounded in action last week Tuesday in the South Pacific theater.
Pvt. Alvin Jemelka of Camp Needles California and Frank Jemelka with family from Houston spent the prior Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Emil Jemelka. Pvt. Jemelka has returned to his camp.
Mr and Mrs Alton Cook and families from Seguin visited in the home of Mr and Mrs John Thompson during the Christmas holidays. Mrs Wells spoke with Thomas C Thompson of Mather Field California who is reported well and happy. His picture appeared in the Servicemen edition of the Gonzales Inquirer as he recently received a medal for efficiency and fidelity.
FBI Special Agent Ray J. Abbatichio Jr. announces first 1944 Law Enforcement Conferences on crime prevention, technique, arrest, and road blocks. The sessions run January 17 to January 31 in Corpus Christi, Yorktown, Palacios, Schulenburg, Huntsville, Center, Beaumont, Orange, Galveston, and Houston with venues listed.
Isaac Erwin Tittle, 103, longtime Dallas resident and former Texas Ranger, died at his home. Born in Red River County, he organized Texas first brass band and played multiple instruments until age 100. He served as a Confederate Army captain in the quartermaster department and later held Indian Territory government posts.
Unfavorable weather and pastor illness delay communion at Zion's Lutheran Church. German language services will occur on Sunday January 9 with optional English service on January 16. On January 16 at 2 P M the voting members meet for annual business and elections. reports to be given by presidents and treasurers. K Windecker pastor.
Pfc Albert Zabranek of Shiner has been reported as a prisoner of war held by Germany. He is the son of Mrs Mary Zabranek.
Mrs John Lee Smith wife of the lieutenant governor scored a 17 point buck in a recent hunt making it the largest deer bagged by a state official's family this season in Austin.
Emmett Leist, 31, a Yoakum area farmer, died in a Galveston hospital on December 24. Interment was in Yoakum on Monday. Survivors include his mother Mrs. Annie Leist three brothers Oscar Bill and Fritz and three sisters Mesdames Tate Pierce Alvin Turner and Paul Pilzner and grandmother Mrs. Ida Herder, all of Yoakum.
The Baursville PTA held a Saturday night meeting on December 11. Minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved, the treasurer reported a nice sum from the social, and thanks were given to all helpers. The next meeting is scheduled for January 14 with all members and non-members urged to attend.
Washington announces sugar rations stay the same for home use for about two and a half months. Sugar stamp No. 8 remains valid in ration book 4 with stamps 30 usable January 16 through March 31 for five pounds of sugar. The existing stamp expires January 15.
F W Hons resigns after about ten years as director and secretary treasurer of the Moulton Co operative Gin and Mill Company. John L Meyer is appointed to fill the unexpired term effective January 1 1944.
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