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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1949
Page
1
A summary of postwar optimism and political rhetoric surrounding President Truman. The piece notes population highs, armed forces numbers, a large inaugural parade, and calls for domestic industry support. It highlights expected peace efforts and the potential historical impact of Truman.
Albert Pilat died at his home near Bourville east of Moulton on Monday January 24 at 12 15 PM. Funeral services were held January 25 at 9 AM at St Josephs Catholic Church with Rev Joseph Kopp officiating. Interment followed at Moulton Catholic Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, a daughter and several sons.
The Moulton volunteer fire department held a stew supper at the station last Wednesday night with 22 members receiving five ten and fifteen year service awards. New members August Etlinger Gordon Wells Fehrenkamp Albert Pavlicek Roman Dietschke Herbert Albrecht and Jodie Meiserschlaeger joined. Guests included Balusek Fire Chief Tieken and Svatek of Shiner with Rev. John Matocha and W. H. Pundt acting as MCs.
The Moulton Bobkatz beat the Sheridan Sandies 39 to 34 at the local gymnasium in a district 7 B game. Fisbeck Berckenhoff and Maresh led Moulton with 16 7 and 6 points, while Lewis and Free topped Sheridan with 11 and 9. The Bobkatz face the Shiner Comanches next Friday January 28 at home.
Navy recruiter Roman E Hanak from the U S Navy will be at the Post Office Building in Moulton on Tuesday February 1 from 12 30 PM to 4 30 PM. He will discuss regular three year enlistments and a one year option for men 18 plus and outline Navy trade schools and educational opportunities.
Capitol Area Council reports 10 218 Scouts and Scouters involved in 1948 across 15 counties. Details show 4 541 Scouts 2 555 Cubs 315 Senior Scouts registered, with 2 807 adults volunteering. Council HQ in Austin maintains individual records for troops packs and units.
Mr and Mrs Chester Marten of Fort Worth visited Mr and Mrs Ed E Kolar as guests in their home this past Sunday.
Very Rev Alois J Morkov announces near completion of a 205000 Sacred Heart school building at Hallettsville. Construction starts in February and aims to finish by September for the next term. Architects are Louis Baums Jr and Jack Whitworth of San Antonio. The 271 by 125 foot E shaped hollow tile structure with white dash finish sits between church and rectory. The middle wing's second floor will house the convent. The church building fund totals 55000 with a drive to raise the rest within ten years.
The Moulton Catholic School Club announces a meeting on Wednesday February 2. All members are urged to be present for the gathering and discussion.
Mr. John V. Lindsey visited the Oak Grove 4-H Club. After viewing various projects he presented a movie titled How to Get Hogs Sheep and Calves Ready for Showing.
Mr and Mrs Willie Bartek and their son Alvin of Freeport and Mrs Mellie Johnston mother of Mrs Bartek recently from England spent Sunday at the home of Mr and Mrs Charles Bartek.
The Moulton Lions Club held its first luncheon of the year on January 20 at Pundt's place. County Judge Paul Fertsch and George Kallus spoke about the Infantile Paralysis drive and its use, with Kallus noting the county plan. The club voted to assist the American Legion post in bringing the Texas Tuberculosis Clinic to Moulton, and Lad Hruska donated a substantial amount to the polio fund drive.
Renee Merrem, daughter of Mrs. Malvin Merrem, celebrated her seventh birthday with a party at a rental home last Wednesday. About twenty five friends attended and contests and games provided entertainment amid refreshments shared with all attendees.
The city of Moulton will be well represented at the 1949 Houston Fat Stock Show and Livestock Exposition opening February 2 at Sam Houston Coliseum. The 12 day program will feature livestock exhibitions, rodeo thrills and educational entertainment. Alvin Malechek of Moulton will exhibit 1 Hereford Fat Steer in the Boy's Show. others may enter.
Report notes per capita federal outlays rose from 101.14 dollars in the last prewar year to 282.82 dollars in Truman’s budget for the year starting next July 1. The increase is tied to heightened government activity and wartime costs, with much benefiting individuals.
Evergreen P T C plans its first regular meeting of the year on Thursday February 3. After the business session the children will present a short program featuring the Baby-Dell Show and the Coonville Entertainers in person. All P T C members and school patrons are invited.
The Moulton Farmers Co operative Gin and Mill Company held its annual meeting at the V F W Hall on Monday January 17. Directors for the year elected were Erwin Kram Edgar Freytag Anton Raab J L Meyer Chas Zamykal Jerome Vasek and Alfred Gassman. The same day the directors met and elected Edgar Freytag president Jerome Vasek vice president Alfred Gassman secretary treasurer and Arnold Freytag as manager.
Lavaca County commissioners in special session at Hallettsville Friday morning appointed Theo Long deputy sheriff to fill the unexpired term of the late Sheriff Vernon Reaves.
The Missionary Society met with 11 members per class and Rev. Windaecker present. Mrs. Stanisa Rothbauer joined as a member. A committee led by Mrs. Rose Helweg and Mrs. G. G. Fisbeck will select books for the year. New chairmen were named for Deaconess, India Missions, Life Membership, Missionary Education, Special Needs, Thank Offering, and New Guinea Missions. Lunch followed hosted by Mrs. Rudy Wiedemann and Mrs. K. Windecker.
The 1949 Chevrolet car debuted at Joe's Chevrolet Sales in Moulton on Saturday morning. It drew many visitors who admired the new model while approximately 1000 people enjoyed doughnuts and coffee as the showroom was festive and well decorated.
Mr and Mrs W B Manning and family of Moulton and Saturday and Mrs Alves Pietsch of San Antonio joined friends at an open house in Waco Sunday honoring Mr and Mrs Burt Manning on their fiftieth wedding anniversary. The couple formerly lived in Moulton and have seven children and 31 grandchildren.
Representative Fred Niemann of Lavaca County plans a bill to curb Railroad Commission stop service orders on lines with net losses while preserving daily Sunday passenger service. Senator Gus Strauss of Hallettsville introduced a parallel measure in the Senate. The aim is not railroad liquidation but to ensure consistent public passenger service with fair railroad profit, citing the Waco to Yoakum Dinky route as an example of current law allowing service cuts despite overall line profits.
Mr and Mrs E J Matthews of Houston are proud parents of twin girls born Tuesday morning Jan 25. The couple also has a son two years three months old. Mrs Matthews is daughter of Mr and Mrs Chas Kresta of Shiner. She studied at Moulton High School Evergreen School and graduated from Jeff Davis School in Houston.
A 6 pound 10 ounce girl named Virginia Pearl Hull was born Monday January 17 at Dr Hugo J Strieder Hospital in Moulton to Mr and Mrs Walter Hull. The mother is Nancy Jewel Johnson, daughter of Mr and Mrs Sam B Johnson of Old Moulton.
Mr and Mrs Ernest Chaloupka of Komensky welcome a son born at Shiner hospital on Monday January 24. The baby weighs 7 pounds 14 ounces. He is named Eugene Franklin. The mother is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Koudelka.
Mr and Mrs George Technik of near Moulton announce the birth of a daughter Eunice weighing seven pounds ten ounces at Dr Hugo J Strieder Hospital in Moulton on Monday January 24 The couple now has two daughters and a son The mother the former Miss Sophie Petruzela
Victor O Fehrenkamp received his diploma at the commencement exercises at Texas A and M College last week. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Victor Fehrenkamp of Moulton.
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