Home Demonstration Women Can 1863 Containers of Pork and Beans
More than two hundred Lavaca home demonstration club women canned pork and beans, totaling 1 863 containers by 235 county members with help from agent Elizabeth Pfeiffer. Demonstrations followed Extension Service guidelines, with sessions in Yoakum and a long canning day from 8 a m to 8 30 p m. Beans and hominy canning suits winter or any non productive season, aiding pantry food supply.
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Texas A. and M. College Extension Service
Lavaca Home Demonstration Club
Elizabeth Pfeiffer
Eagle grows subscribers after Christmas surge
The Eagle reports a year long influx of readers with 97 persons renewing or subscribing since Christmas. The paper remains popular and gains momentum as time passes.
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Eagle
Roosevelt Fourth Term Bid Seen Near Victory
Washington reports indicate Roosevelt will secure a fourth term with the convention assembling soon. With the two thirds rule abolished, the nominating hurdle is lowered to 589 votes to secure the plum.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Possible Rayburn VP Run If Roosevelt Seeks Term
Democratic insiders discuss Congressman Sam Rayburn as a potential vice presidential nominee should Franklin D. Roosevelt seek a fourth term. Many Democrats expect Vice President Henry A. Wallace to be sidelined at the national convention.
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Sam Rayburn
House of Representatives
Franklin Delano Roosevelt
Henry A. Wallace
Lions Club Blood Drive For Red Cross War effort
The Moulton Lions Club urges patriotic citizens to donate blood to the Red Cross. The appeal notes a strong need to save wounded soldiers and asks citizens to leave their names with Lions Club officers promptly.
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American Red Cross
The
Moulton Lions Club
Red Cross
Lions Club
Two Republicans Seek Nomination With Texas Talk
Wendell Willkie and John Bricker met Texas Republican leaders as they pursue the presidential nomination. Earl Warren, California governor, plans a Texas visit for the vice presidential bid. Governor Tom Dewey of New York has not declared but is widely favored to be drafted at the convention.
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Wendell Willkie
John W. Bricker
Ohio
Texas
Earl Warren
California
Tom Dewey
New York
Texas Soldier Promoted In Italy
Private Lee R. Meiserschlaeger of Moulton Texas has been promoted to corporal. He serves as a squad leader with the 36th Texas Division of the Fifth Army in Italy.
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Fifth Army
Italy
Lee R. Meiserschleager
Emma Meiserschlaeger
Moulton
Texas
36Th “Texas” Division
Roman J. Dietschke
Paul A. Dietschke
Infantile Paralysis Fund Drive to Start in Moulton
The fund drive to combat infantile paralysis will begin soon with J. T. Jaeggli leading the effort for Moulton. Committees will canvass the town for contributions to this cause.
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J. T. Jaeggli
Moulton
Moulton Boy Decorated For Bravery In Action
Sgt. Charlie Luksovsky of the 86th Division in Italy received the Silver Star for gallantry on Christmas Day. He noted the fighting was rough but he and his brother Jimmie and their buddies are doing well and called the medal the nicest Christmas present a soldier could want.
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Charlie Luksovsky
86Th
Italy
Luksovsky
Jimmie
Moulton High Music Groups Plan Victory Concert
The Moulton High School Band with Rhythm Band will stage a Victory Concert in the school gym on Thursday February 10 at 8:00 pm. Admission is via purchase of war bonds and stamps. The program features new music and regular rehearsals, with broad public invite to support the cause.
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Moulton
Moulton High School
Another Moulton Man Arrives Over There
Pvt Adolph Etlinger cables his wife that he has arrived overseas somewhere in England safe and sound. Mrs Etlinger works at R B Papacek store. Pvt Etlinger is the son of Mr and Mrs Peter Etlinger.
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Adolph Etlinger
England
Safe and Sound
Etlinger
R.B. Papacek
Pvt
Peter Etlinger
War Bond Salesgroup Formed At Mass Meeting Here
A mass meeting will be held at the Fire Station in Moulton Friday night January 28 at 8 30 for organizing the Fourth War Loan Drive. Rural districts Boursville Culak Dickson Evergreen Komensky Moravia Novohrad Oak Grove Rocky St John Velehrad Witting are included and urged to send representatives. County Chairman Leon Kahanek will address the meeting.
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R. B. Papacek
The
Eagle
Moulton
Boursville
Culak
Dickson
Evergreen
Komensky
Moravia
Novohrad
Oak Grove
Rocky
St. John
Velehrad
Witting
Leon Kahanek
Pagels Announce Birth of Son in Hallettsville Home
A son was welcomed at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Otto Pagel in Hallettsville on Sunday. The birth brings the Pagel family count to three boys. Mrs. Pagel was formerly Miss Emily Darilek of Moulton.
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Pagels
Otto Pagel
Hallettsville
Pagel
Emily Darilek
Moulton
Hallettsville Soldier Wounded in Action in Europe
The War Department announced Corporal Johnnie Konarik of Hallettsville was wounded in action in the Mediterranean area during the ongoing conflict.
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The
War Department
Cpl
Johnnie Konarik
Hallettsville
Mediterranean
Promotion for Sgt Cecil Hull at Camp Shelby
Sgt Cecil Hull stationed at Camp Shelby Mississippi receives a promotion to staff sergeant. He is the son of Mr and Mrs R C Hull.
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Sgt
Cecil Hull
Camp Shelby
Mississippi
R. C. Hull
Stars and Stripes Largest English Edition in Size
The European edition of Stars and Stripes published in London becomes England’s largest newspaper by size, typically eight pages, while local papers are four pages due to newsprint shortages. The note clarifies it is not the largest by circulation.
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Stars and Stripes
London
England
Ration Change Dates for Coupons and Stamps
Ration reminders detail validity dates for A and B coupons, meat and fats stamps, and processed foods. East coast A-8 good through February 8. non east coast A-10 through March 21. A coupon deadline March 381. B and C by February 28. Shoes stamps and airplane sheet stamps cover one pair each. Green G H J stamps in book four valid through February 20.
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East Coast
Moulton Farmer Undergoes Appendix Operation
Peter Krejcik a leading farmer from the Moulton community underwent an appendix operation at Shiner Hospital last week.
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Moulton
Peter Krejcik
Shiner Hospital
Komensky and Moulton Start Tonight in Big District Games
Ka mensky High and Sam and Will Moore High in District 56B action at the local gym. Komensky favored to beat Moulton but fans expect a hard fought game. Two Tuesday games will feature Sam and Will Moore versus Waelder and Komensky versus Weimar for district title implications with 15 and 25 cent admission.
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Kamensky High School
Sam
Will Moore
Moulton
Komensky
Bobkats
Waelder
Bobkatz
Waelderites
Waelder-Moulton
Wildcats
Weimar
Funeral Rites Held For Yoakum Woman Edith Thiele Dies at 65
Edith Marie Thiele 65 wife of Harry Thiele Sr died Monday night at home in Yoakum. Native of New Braunfels she moved here 44 years ago. Survived by husband four sons Harry Jr El Kermit Vernon and three daughters Roma Kaiser Alline Lassig and Florence. two brothers Richard and Oscar Eismann of New Braunfels. sister Alma Eismann of San Antonio.
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Yoakum
Edith Marie Thiele
Harry Thiele Sr
New Braunfels
Thiele
Harry Jr
el Kermit
Vernon
Roma Kaiser
Alline Lassig
Florence Thiele
Richard
Oscar Eismann
Alma Eismann
San Antonio
Janak and Anderle Wedding Solemnized at St Marys
Miss Frances Janak and Robert A Anderle were united in marriage at St Marys Catholic Church Tuesday morning January 25 with Rev Henry Psincek officiating. The bride is daughter of Rudolf and Mrs Janak and the groom is son of Peter and Mrs Doering of Moulton. A wedding dinner followed at the bride's home.
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Frances Janak
Robert A. Anderle
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Henry Psincek
Rudolf Janak
St. Mary’s
Peter Doering
Moulton
Corporal Dietschke Promoted to Sergeant in 36th Unit
Corporal Roman J. Dietschke of Moulton Texas is promoted to sergeant and serves as a squad leader with the 36th. Detailing duty assignments and unit context from the source.
Mrs Haas Receives Service Pin During Texas Visit
Mrs. George L. Haas spent two weeks in San Antonio visiting her uncle and aunt Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Morgan. She received a service pin from her husband who was awarded the pin for service in the European war theater.
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George L. Haas
San Antonio
E. C. Morgan
Hallettsville Youth Reported Missing in South Pacific
Hallettsville January report from the War Department confirms Marvin G. Chudej 18 of Mora via is missing in action in the South Pacific. He volunteered January 14, 1943, and is the son of Mr and Mrs Eddie Chudej.
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Hallettsville
Eddie Chudej
Moravia
War Department
Marvin G. Chudej
Marines
South Pacific
Aged Woman Falls Breaks Hand in Moulton Home incident
Mrs Martha Kalischko, an aged resident of Moulton, fell and sustained a fracture in her right hand. Her daughter Miss Theresa Kalischko of San Antonio has been caring for her since last week.
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Martha Kalischko
Moulton
Theresa Kalischko
San Antonio
New Baby Born to Kresta Family at Shiner Hospital
Sgt. and Mrs. Robert A. Kresta welcome their first child a daughter Bernadette Viola Kresta weighing 6 pounds 14 ounces born at Shiner Hospital on Monday January 17. Mother is the former Viola Michalec. grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Joe V. Michalec.
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Robert A. Kresta
Shiner Hospital
Bernadette Viola Kresta
Viola Michalec
Joe V. Michalec
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Aes
Chicago
AU Ae Hk Ae
Pundt
Rollecall
Stanley F. Cernosek
Elo C. Fehrenkamp
Red Cross Bank
War Bond Salesgroup
Women's Missionary Society
Women’s Missionary Society
Luther Hall
Frank Biehunko Jr
Tom Beal
C. A. Lehne
K. Windecker
Thanks Offerings
Henry Eilinger
India Lace
George von Lienen
W. K. Richter
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