Moulton Rabbats win district title in UIL basketball
In district play at Shiner the Moulton Rabbats defeated Shiner Comanches 28 to 20 and beat Komensky 22 to 28 in the finals. Komensky reached the finals by beating Shiner earlier. Moulton advances to the regional tournament February 27 and 28, site likely San Marcos, with practice resumes February 2.
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Shiner
Moulton Robbatz
Shiner Comanches
Komensky
Waelder
Weimar
Smiley
Leesville
Moulton
Kamensky
San Marcos
Bobkatz
Bloomington
Refugio
Senator O Daniel Announces Candidacy for Senate Term
United States Senator W Lee O Daniel, finishing Morris Sheppard's term, has announced his candidacy for the regular Senate term. Several other candidates are expected to enter the race.
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United States
W. Lee O’ Daniel
Morris Sheppard
Senate
House approves massive war planes budget
The House of Representatives votes unanimously to appropriate 12,525,872,474 dollars for the construction of 33,000 additional war planes. Production of all war materials is rising quickly as the United States aims to outproduce the world in the near future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Representatives
U. S
Moulton Merchants Plan Two Daily Deliveries
In the national conservation effort Moulton merchants launch a two delivery daily system on February 1. Deliveries will occur at 9 30 a m and 4 p m, and merchants seek cooperative support from customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton
Campaign Under Way in Lavaca County with One Candidate
Lavaca County purses campaign efforts as one candidate announces. Rumors say all officials seek re election except the county assessor collector and the Moulton precinct county commissioner. Several men contemplate entering the race in the near future.
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Lavaca
Moulton
Voting Duty Emphasized for Suffrage Payment Deadline
The notice warns that failing to pay the poll tax before February 1 forfeits the right to vote in the current year. It urges citizens to participate in all elections and asserts that democracy starts at the ballot box and voting is a duty.
January 31 Deadline for 1942 Poll Tax Suffrage
The notice urges citizens to pay the poll tax by January 31 to qualify for suffrage in 1942. It frames voting as both a privilege and a duty, emphasizing participation in national and local government to influence leadership and policy.
Registration for Civilian Defense Held at City Hall
Town residents registered 112 93 from town and 19 from rural districts under the fire department. Fire Chief W. H. Pundt led the registration with assistants R. B Papacek James Jaeggli Johnnie Biehunke Gus Wachtendorf U C Orts Henry Fehrenkamp Wm Wachtendorf and Dan Hinci.
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W. H. Pundt
R. B Papacek
James Jaeggli
Johnnie Biehunke
Gus Wachtendorf
U C. Orts
Henry Fehrenkamp
Wm. Wachtendorf
Dan Hinci
Hallettsville Volunteer Fire Dept Elects Officers
Henry Strauss elected president of the Hallettsville volunteer fire department. Other officers include F. K. Bucek as vice president S. M. Kuykendall as secretary Dr. Everett Renger as treasurer and Norman Fehrenkamp as chief. The group also decided to purchase a $200 defense bond.
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Hallettsville
Henry Strauss
Mr and Mrs Herzik Welcome Little Boy
A baby boy arrived January 5 to brighten the home of Mr and Mrs Gene Herzik of Yoakum. Mrs Herzik is the granddaughter of Mrs Ed Boehm Sr of this city. Congratulations.
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Gene Herzik
Yoakum
Herzik
Ed Boehm Sr
Scouts Collect Paper for Uncle Sam Defense Program
A plea urges residents to donate old newspapers magazines and paper waste to Boy Scouts for the defense program benefiting Uncle Sam.
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Boy Scouts
Uncle Sam
Annual Mask Ball Draws Large Crowd at Herman Park Hall
A large crowd attended the annual mask ball at Herman Park Hall on Saturday night with 276 tickets sold. About fifteen masked dancers filled the floor as patriotic costumes lit up the event. Six prizes were awarded to both men and women for themed costumes such as Pearl Harbor and Buy Defense Bonds with judges named Mrs. Charles Lucke, Mrs. Joe Berger, John Rogge, and Richard Kuehn.
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Herman Park Hall
E. Panus
Pearl Harbor
Alvin Machart
Elton Schreiber
U. S
Joyce Haas
U.S. A
Georgie Panus
Gladys Tousek
Red Cross
Charles Lucke
Joe Berger
John Rogge
Richard Kuehn
Infantile Paralysis Fund Drive Seeks Donations
A local drive for funds to combat infantile paralysis collected a gratifying response on Wednesday. Contributions can be left at banks or deposited in bottles at various businesses. Edward Darilek chairs the campaign.
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Edward Darilek
Oak Grove Hosts Third Annual Invitation Tournament
On Saturday February 14 the Oak Grove Parent Teacher Association will stage an invitation tournament for junior boys playground ball junior girls playground ball and senior girls volleyball. Trophies will be awarded in each event and this marks the third annual tournament staged by Oak Grove.
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Oak Grove
Parent-Teacher Association
Funeral Held For Aged Yoakum Woman
Eliza Kaiser 86 died at home in Yoakum after living there for about 55 years since moving with her husband before the railroad. Funeral services were conducted at her daughter Mrs. Gua Thiele’s home. She is survived by two sons Ludwig Yoakum and Charles Edinburg, a sister Mrs. Joe Gerstmann Temple, and a brother Fred Frerichs Victoria.
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Yoakum
Eliza Kaiser
Gua Thiele
Ludwig
Charles
Edinburg
Joe Gerstmann
Temple
Fred Frerichs
Victoria
Eilers Elected President of St Josephs Society
Hallettsville William A Hilers has been elected president of the local St Josephs society. Other officers named include Julius Graham vice president Joe A Graham recording secretary Paul Graham financial secretary and Joe Leopold treasurer.
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Hallettsville
Willian A. Hilers
St.Joseph’s Society
Julius Graham
Joe A. Graham
Paul Graham
Joe Leopold
Former Moulton Resident Moves To Alice
R Preston, once of Moulton and long resident of Beeville, says he is now making his home in Alice according to the Eagle.
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Moulton
Alice
R Preston
Beeville
the Eagle
Former Moulton Man Marries Arizona Girl
Miss Naiva Napier of Phoenix and L A Dickson, formerly of Moulton, wed at the bride’s home on Christmas morning with Rev. C Vaughan officiating. The ceremony was witnessed by family and attendants. Mary Shahan sang two pieces. The bride is Baylor University senior, daughter of J M Napier. the groom is Baylor graduate and postgrad in science, serving as half time pastor of two Baptist churches near Waco.
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Naiva Napier
Phoenix
Arizon
L. A. Dickson
Waco
Moulton
J. M Napier
Baylor University
Dickson
Austin
C. A. Dickson
Committee Plans Boy Scout Week Observance
The Boy Scout committee met Tuesday night to plan National Boy Scout Week observed February 6 12. A Fire Department sponsored cub pack was organized and a three member committee led by L Jilek was appointed to handle information for boys aged 10 and 11 who may contact any member.
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Boy Scout Committee
Fire Department
L. Jilek
Arnold Freytag
Johnnie Biehunke
Siegel Family Welcomes First Child Julius Cornelius
Mr and Mrs Joe J Siegel Jr of Mt Olive announce the birth of their first child, a boy named Julius Cornelius, born on Monday. The mother is the former Sylva Gertner of Moulton. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Frank B Gertner.
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Joe J. Siegel Jr
Mt. Olive
Julius Cornelius
Sylva Gertner
Moulton
Frank B. Gertner
War Increases Governor's Mail in Texas
Governor Coke Stevenson said national defense has boosted executive mail. Before the war declaration his daily letters ranged from 350 to 400. now the average is 900 to 1000.
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Austin
National Defense
Executive Department
Coke Stevenson
Alice Man Undergoes Surgical Operation
D. C. Holmes of Alice underwent a surgical operation at Gonzales Hospital and is now recovering, friends in the area report with optimism about his health.
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Alice Man
D. C. Holmes
Alice
Gonzales Hospital
Cotton Ginned in Lavaca County 1941 Census Note
9,285 bales of cotton were ginned in Lavaca County from the 1941 crop before January 16, compared with 13,172 bales ginned in 1940 on the same date.
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Texas
Lavaca Co
Lavaca
Lavaca County War Relief Fund Drive Ends February First
The American Red Cross War Relief Fund drive for Lavaca County closes February 1 with a goal of 1800 dollars. Contact your local School District Chairman and donate at any bank.
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American Red Cross War Relief Fund
Lavaca County
gAny Bank
Roof Fire Damages Anton Meyer Home Near Moulton
A roof fire at the Anton Meyer home occurred around 5 p.m. Wednesday last week and was quickly put out. Neighbors and the Moulton Fire Department assisted. The cause was believed to be a spark from the flue, with about 45 dollars in roof damage.
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Anton Meyer
Moulton
Funeral Held For Fred Brunkenhoefer At Nordheim
Mr and Mrs G J Bohnenkamp Mrs Erna Kotzebue Mrs Fred Fehrenkamp and Roy Kotzebue attended funeral services for Fred Brunkenhoefer 65 at Nordheim last week Wednesday. Brunkenhoefer formerly lived in Moulton and will be remembered by many older residents.
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G. J. Bohnenkamp
Erna Kotzebue
Fred Fehrenkamp
Roy Kotzebue
Fred Brunkenhoefer
Nordheim
Brunkenhoefer
Moulton
Dr. Jan Masaryk Speaks At Taylor
Several from Moulton traveled to Taylor on Sunday to hear Dr Jan Masaryk speak. Masaryk, son of the late Czechoslovak president Thomas G. Masaryk, gave the address.
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Jan Masaryk
Taylor
Moulton
Taylor Sunday
Dr. Masaryk
Thomas G. Masaryk
Czechoslovakia
Move To Houston Mr Vladik Steinacher And Family
Mr Vladik Steinacher and family who moved to Gonzales months ago are now located in Houston. They have ordered their copy of The Bugle sent there.
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Vladik Steinacher
Gonzales
Houston
Notice to Lavaca County Producers on cover crops rules
Lavaca County ACA warns farmers about when to plow under winter cover crops to meet the 25 percent soil erosion resisting crop requirement. Crops must remain ground until March 1 or until they meet soil building practice No 26. Those not following this may not count toward payments. W E Cleveland secretary-treasurer Lavaca County ACA.
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W. E Cleveland
Sec
Treas
Lavaca County
Aca
Yoakum Pioneer Virginia Fink Dies at 68
Yoakum mourns Virginia Rader Fink 68 a Yoakum pioneer who arrived in the town’s early days. Survived by her husband two sons and three daughters funeral services were held at the family home and interment followed at Oak Grove Cemetery.
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Yoakum
Virginia Rader Fink
Fink
Oak Grove
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Mr. and
Mrs. Herzik
Eilers
St. Joseph's Society
Arizona
Siegel Home
Lions Club
Moulton Lions Club
Charles D.parker
Kingsville
Tom McNeil
Orange Grove
Josephine Gebauer
Sam and Will Moore Institute
Lawrence A. Faltisek
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
Moulton Catholic
Joseph Kopp
Jerome Darilek
George Fajtik
Dennis Wager
Nolan Wagner
Lawrence Kahanek
Emil Rebak
Lawrence Faltisek
Anton Faltisek
Emil Faltisek
Andrew Faltisek
Rowena
Julius Hroek
Lucille Wilson
Corpus Christi
Beno Becker
Virginia Fink
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