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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1944
Page
1
The article notes the Moulton Bobkats taking a lead in district play as eight days remain to pay the poll tax for eligibility in this year's elections. It also covers war bond drives, Texas polling goals, and industrial output data about tractors and wartime production.
Sam and Will Moore High School Bobkatz open District 56B with a 19 to 9 win over Waelder on Waelder court. Gene Boehm lead with nine points, Matthew Butschek added six, Allen Flessner scored four in his first game. Next home game Friday January 21 at 8 PM against Weimer in Moulton gym. Waelder vs Kamensky follows. Admission 15 to 25 cents.
Bernard Henry Heiman died in Houston at age 88 on Sunday January 9. Funeral services were held Tuesday with interment in the Garden of Gethsemani in Houston. Survived by a widow four sons two daughters seven grandchildren and two sisters. Heman resided in Moulton when the town was founded in the 1880s.
New babies reported for Mr. and Mrs. Willie Faltysek of Moulton Route 1 born December 1 a girl named Evelyn Annie Faltysek. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Tousek of Shiner Route 3 welcomed a girl named Marian Tousek born December 22.
The heaviest snow in years, about five inches, fell Friday January 14. Snow began at daybreak and lasted to noon with much melting. Children enjoyed winter sports while roads became nearly impassable and farmers expect a good crop season ahead.
About 459000 operator licenses have recently expired says State Police Director Homer Garrison. Licenses bear serial numbers up to 300000 and from 1000000 to 1160000. Garrison urges drivers to renew before expiration in two years. expired licenses require a new driving test.
Word of the death of Mrs. Otho Askey in San Antonio was received here Monday. Mrs. Askey was reared here, having been adopted as a child by the late Professor and Mrs. Allis, founders of the Old Moulton Institute. Burial took place in Corpus Christi. She was 67 years old.
A. F. Halliburton has leased the Super-Service Station from Emil Jalufka who was inducted into the armed forces Wednesday.
A baby girl weighing eight pounds twelve ounces was born January 14 at Shiner hospital to Cpl. John F. Vallen and Mrs. Nathalie Vallen formerly Miss Nathalie Wenske. The infant will be called Rebecca Frances.
The report by Judge A J Darilek registrar records 26 births and 20 deaths in Precinct No 6 during 1943. The data reflects official registry tallies for that year.
The district formed with Morris S. Webb chosen as chairman after Elmo Meyer resigned. Komensky plays all games at Moulton. other teams, Waelder and Weimer, will host some games. Admission 15 and 25 cents. Schedule lists games from January 21 to February 11 at various locations.
John Branecky Sr died January 6 at Flatonia and was buried in Praha Catholic cemetery with Rev. Edmund Bily officiating. Survived by widow, six sons Eddie John Jr Jerry Bernard Konrad Jim and four daughters plus 43 grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Four sisters and one brother also listed among survivors.
Examinations are scheduled Tuesday through Thursday this week with high school students not in school on Wednesday afternoon and all day Thursday unless they have exams. Friday, January 21, marks the last day of the first semester. The new semester begins Monday, January 24 with new classes for many students.
Lavaca County records show 142 marriage licenses issued in 1943, down from 150 in 1942. The County Clerk D. L. Hudson’s office notes December saw twelve licenses, while November had ten.
United Gas Pipe Line Co employees and affiliates back the fourth war loan drive with bond purchases. A. L. McClellan, company treasurer, urges higher sales as 825 of 3000 workers serve in the armed forces and honor Lt. J. W. Viers reported missing over Germany.
The Moulton Farmers' Cooperative Gin and Mill Company held its 21st annual stockholders meeting at Herman Park on January 17. Arnold Freytag was elected manager of the plant for the coming year. A. J. Pustejovsky became president with Frank Meyer as vice president and J. L. Meyer as secretary treasurer. Directors elected included Pustejovsky, Meyer, J. L. Meyer, Wen ske, Wenzl Hoepf, Rud. A. Haas and Jerry Vasek. The year showed fair success with a 5 percent dividend and 50 cents per bale rebate paid.
Laura May Lockstedt and Cpl William Craig Jr were married in a double ring ceremony on January 8 at St John Lutheran Church Wilson Texas with Rev E Herber officiating. The bride is daughter of Otto Lockstedt of Wilson. groom son of William Craig of Philadelphia now stationed at SPAA F. Best man Pfc Carroll Wilson Texas Tech. Bridesmaid Connie Wilson Lub bock. maid Pauline Reindl. ring bearer Alice Lockstedt. Dinner at bride’s home. couple to reside at 707 Avenue K Lubbock Texas.
John Motal, age 81 years six months and sixteen days, died at his Komensky area home on Wednesday January 12 at 2:00 pm. Funeral services were held at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Moulton with Rev. Joseph Kopp officiating and burial in Moulton Public Cemetery. Survived by one son Oldrich Motal of Komensky, seven daughters including Mrs. Albert Olsovsky and Mrs. Joe A. Barborak, 19 grandchildren and one great grandchild. two grandsons were serving overseas.
Lyford Jan. 10. Roman Moreno said he was 122 and served under General Santa Anna. He died recently at Lozano ranch near Lyford after moving to the Valley 40 years ago. He worked as a cowhand and is survived by a son aged 70 and a daughter younger.
Houston January 10 R W Briggs a San Antonio general contractor donated 50000 to Texas A and M College announced by F M Law president of the board. Law said the gift came without any strings attached on its use.
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