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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1954
Page
3
A weekend of visits as Mary Alice Mladenko stayed with the Angles and many relatives from Victoria Edna Ganado and Flatonia traveled to see kin. Detailing guests include the Valentas Migl McAdams and Motal families plus others attending birthdays and family gatherings around Wallis Rosenberg and Houston area floral design study.
The Yorktown Federation Luther League met at Ottine Park in Gonzales for an afternoon program of scripture, prayer, and discussion on How Do I Know There is a God. Songs and games followed with refreshments by Gonzales Leaguers and Mothers.
Poll tax payments this year become due on January 30 because the 31st is on a Sunday. Voters are advised to pay their poll taxes now to avoid the last minute rush. County officials as well as officials at the state level will be elected or reelected this year.
The Eagle reports on cheerful birthday greetings as friends send many nice gifts and depart with wishes for many more birthdays to come.
Mr and Mrs Fritz Albrecht of Witting announce the engagement of their daughter Irene to William Berckenhoff son of Mr and Mrs R W Berckenhoff of Muldoon.
Mr and Mrs August J Fojtik announce the engagement of their daughter Marie to John Owen Sanders son of Mr and Mrs Hubert Sanders of Rockville Indiana The wedding is planned for a future date at an unspecified venue.
The Ladies Lutheran Aid Society met on January 14 1954 with 23 members present. President Mrs Ellen Hull led prayers reading Psalm 72 and reports were given by the outgoing officers led by Mrs Alma Halliburton. Members expressed sympathy to the Fisbeck families and four sick members received cheer cards. February committees were announced Flowers Annie Richter Lissette Faluisek Membership Anna Mueller Emma Kaiser Sick Elnora Rohan Helen Urban Hostesses Rose Helweg Alma Halliburton.
Our Heavenly Father called our beloved brother Fred Selzer who died on December 2054 at Shiner Hospital aged 78. He was a faithful member of our Order and his family receives our sympathy. Committee members John C. Mueller Semil Muehlstein Flo Muehlstein.
The Women’s Missionary Society met Wednesday afternoon January 20 at the Educational Building. Mrs. Wm Miculka presided. Reports and committee appointments followed, with plans to paper a parsonage bedroom and order library books. The group welcomed new members and adjourned with a luncheon and a 2 pm meeting reminder for the third Wednesday each month.
Mrs Walter Haas expresses sincere thanks to the doctors and nursing staff for gracious care during her stay at Renger Hospital. She also thanks friends and relatives for visits cards and kind deeds and asks blessings from the Lord.
Mrs. Adella Laney announces the engagement of her daughter Ruth Darline to Victor Gast of Gonzales son of Mr and Mrs L A Gast of Gonzales.
Edwin Hlozek, son of Mr. and Mrs. Bohus Hlozek, was discharged from military service last week.
Saturday night at the VFW Hall a dance raised 246 dollars for the New Fire Truck Fund. The event was organized by the VFW Post to support emergency vehicle funding.
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Helweg thank the doctors and nurses of Wagner's Hospital and Rev. Oehlke for cards and visits during illness and confinement.
The Moulton Independent School District invites sealed bids by 5:00 p.m. February 3, 1954, via Louis Pietsch vice president at Magnolia Service Station Moulton Texas for 3 1/6 acres of land with improvements including a residence in the former Evergreen District No 11 Lavaca County near 6 miles south of Alton. A 1/16 mineral reservation applies per the State Board of Education.
Mrs. Agnes Kubena quietly observed her 66th birthday Wednesday last week. Out of town guests included Mrs. Hattie Jahn and Mrs. Chomout of Yoakum. A delicious lunch was served to immediate family and the visitors. Mrs. Kubena resides with Mr and Mrs. Edgar Freytag and Bernadette.
The Tousek family thanks friends and neighbors for love during illness and passing of Martin Tousek. Appreciation goes to doctors and nurses, Carl Smith, Edward Darilek, Rev. Kopp, Rev. Matocha, Bertha Oehl, the choir, and donors who prepared food and sent flowers including Emma Rosenauer, Mrs. Ed. Novosad, and Mrs. Frank Effenburger.
The Komensky 4-H club met January 6 at 10 30 p m. Vice-president introduced Betty Jo Hrnck and Ethel Technik who demonstrated table setting. Home Demonstration Agent Miss Callie Worth showed how to make nourishing milk drinks. Helen Tupa, Reporter.
Local advertisement notes a nine cent sale at the E and B Store offering frugal shoppers reduced prices on varied goods and encouraging quick purchases. The notice highlights limited quantities and time limited deals to attract customers.
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