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Newspaper

Moulton Eagle

Location

Moulton, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 09, 1943

Page

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Funeral Rites Held Here For Mrs. Lillian Cinadr

Mrs. Lillian Cinadr wife of Frank A. Cinadr died at home July 65 after long illness. Funeral at W F Oehl home then St Josephs Catholic Church with burial in Moulton Cemetery. Survived by husband daughter Beatrice son Franklin stepdaughter Irene Cinadr two sisters and three brothers. Pallbearers named. Community offices noted. War effort appeals and local closures during funeral observed.

Lillian Cinadr Frank A. Cinadr Laredo W. F. Oehl St.Joseph’s Catholic Church Moulton Catholic Joseph Kopp Emil J. Jaluska Rudie Zemlicka Frank Summers John Welff Nick Wells August Welff Moulton Cinadr Martinka el Campo Texas American Legion Auxiliary Beatrice Franklin Irene Cinadr Hal Richardson Agnes Martinka San Antonio Joe Martinka Houston John Frank Martinka

Disunity Among White House Aides Hurts War Effort

Vice President Henry A Wallace and Secretary of Commerce Jesse H Jones clash publicly over policy. The dispute underscores friction within the president's inner circle as the nation fights a total war.

Henry A. Wallace Secretary of Commerce Jesse H. Jones

Crop Outlook Delivers Good Conditions Across County

Farmers report excellent crop conditions with corn and cotton thriving. Boll weevils and other insects cause little damage this year. Feed gathering is in full swing under favorable weather.

Mosquito Control Drive Urges Removing Stagnant Water

Health program calls for cleaning premises of barrels and cans holding stagnant water to curb mosquito breeding. Mosquitoes can spread dengue yellow fever and other diseases. residents urged to swat the mosquito and destroy breeding sites.

Boy Scouts in Ninth Region target 8 million hours

Regional officials announce that Boy Scouts in Texas Oklahoma New Mexico and parts of Arizona and Arkansas will work eight million hours this year in production and conservation of food. The effort aims to preserve the American way of life.

Boy Scouts Texas Oklahoma New Mexico Arizona Arkansas

Students urged to apply for trainers by August 1

Children seeking district transfers must file trainer applications before August 1. Students who finished rural school courses should plan to attend high school in Moulton next year.

Moulton

Senator O'Daniels Spares No Public Opinion

The article praises U. S. Senator W. Lee O'Daniels for speaking his mind regardless of popularity. It notes he does not wait to sense public sentiment and lets the chips fall where they may, a trait that draws both support and criticism from supporters in Texas and Washington.

U. S W. Lee O’daniels Texas Washington

Speculation on Governor Coke R Stevenson’s Political Future

The article notes broad speculation about Coke R Stevenson’s ambitions for 1944 and beyond. Some favor him as a potential vice presidential candidate, others as a Democratic presidential candidate or U.S. Senator, while Stevenson has remained silent.

Coke R Stevenson United States Senate Stevenson

Sixteen Marriage Licenses Issued in Lavaca County

Sixteen marriage licenses were issued in Lavaca county during June, vs 15 the prior month. The six month total rose to 7, compared with 68 in the same period last year.

Lavaca

State Board Sets 1943 44 Per Capita Apportionment At 25

The state board of education sets the 1943 44 per capita apportionment at 25 dollars, an increase of 2.50 over last year.

State Board of Education

Morgenthau and Marshall Urge Payroll War Bond Savings

A Washington exchange between General George C. Marshall and Secretary Henry Morgenthau Jr. emphasizes payroll War Bond allotments as vital to wartime funding. Morgenthau says public support will sustain fighters until victory, urging workers to boost their payroll deductions beyond 10 percent.

Washington, D. C George C. Marshall Roosevelt Secretary of the Treasury Henry Morgenthau, Jr Marshall Morgenthau

American Legion Seeks Old Records Drive in Moulton

The Geier Merrem Post No 392 of the American Legion asks residents to donate old phonograph records at the Moulton Trading Post. The drive runs through July.

Geier-Merrem American Legion of Moulton Moulton Trading Post

Little Boy Gladdens Emil Nemec Home

Mr and Mrs Emil Nemec of Pasadena rejoice over the arrival of a son born on June 29 The mother is the former Miss Frances Vana of Moulton

Emil Nemec Pasadena Frances Vana Moulton

Mr and Mrs Kolar Visit Kyle Home of Schmeltekopfs

Mr and Mrs Kolar and their son James Edward spent Sunday in Kyle at the home of Mr and Mrs William Schmeltekopf.

Ed, Kolar James Edward Kyle William Schmeltekopf

Vogt Family Ends Visit to Rosenberg

Mr and Mrs Victor Vogt and their children concluded a week long stay visiting home folks and friends before returning to Rosenberg Sunday.

Victor Vogt Rosenberg

Local Hosp Visit Spotted in San Antonio Trip

Mr and Mrs Tom M Handsur along with Mr and Mrs A L Valek of Shiner and Mrs Edwin Handsur spent Tuesday of last week in San Antonio for a social outing.

Tom M Handsur A. L. Valek of Shiner Edwin Handsur San Antonio

Farmers & Merchants State Bank of Moulton Statement

The Farmers and Merchants State Bank of Moulton releases its official financial condition on page eight of the issue. The document summarizes assets liabilities and capital accounts as filed. Local readers review the bank's balance sheet and operational results for the period.

Farmers & Merchants State Bank of Moulton

Pvt George Koudelka Visits Illinois Parents

Pvt George Koudelka stationed at Scott Field Illinois came Friday to visit his parents Mr and Mrs Anton Koudelka other relatives and friends.

George Koudelka Scott Field Illinois Anton Koudelka

Conroe Visitors Spend Weekend With Local Friends

Mr and Mrs Malvin Merrem and daughter Renee of Conroe Texas arrived Saturday to spend Sunday and Monday with hometown friends and relatives.

Malvin Merrem Renee Conroe Texas

El Paso Visitors Stay With Local Hosts Last Week

Mrs Claude Hoover and daughter Mrs Zieke from El Paso stayed part of last week in the home of Mr and Mrs Ed Boehm.

Claude Hoover Zieke el Paso Ed. Boehm

Grace Preston Visits Houston Friends

Miss Grace Preston of Houston spent several days last week visiting numerous friends. The Preston family formerly resided in Moulton.

Grace Preston Houston Preston Moulton

Sergeant Petrek Visits Family on Fur Lough

T Sgt Joe Petrek stationed at Camp Robinson Arkansas arrived Friday to spend fur lough with his parents Mr and Mrs Andrew Petrek and other relatives.

Joe Petrek Camp Robinson Arkansas Andrew Petrek

Promotion of Second Class Petty Officer Hu go A Giesbers

Second Class Petty Officer Hu go A Giesbers is promoted to First Class Petty Officer on his birthday anniversary. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Paul Giesbera.

Hugo A. Giesbers Paul Giesbera

Eagle thanks Moulton Lutheran Ladies Aid for lunch

The Eagle expresses gratitude to the Moulton Lutheran Ladies Aid Society for the delicious lunch sent to the office Thursday afternoon. The office force enjoyed it very much.

Eagle Moulton

Local Soldier Sends News From Home In Seattle

Sgt. Edwin T. Handsur writes from Seattle Washington describing his enjoyment of the hometown paper. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Tom Handsur of Moulton and mentions receiving the local news as a connection to home.

Edwin T. Handsur Tom Handsur Moulton Seattle Washington

Catholic State League meets in Hallettsville on July Fourth

The southeastern district of the Roman Catholic League held its district meeting at Hallettsville on July Fourth with nine parish representatives attending. Resident Joe Grahmann of Hallettsville presided as County Superintendent William A. Hilers delivered the welcome address.

Roman Catholic League Hallettsville Joe Grahmann William A. Hilers

Robstown Educator Teague Mingles With Friends

F L Teague formerly with Moulton Public Schools taught in Robstown and was seen here Friday greeting friends during a social visit.

F. L. Teague Robstown Moulton Public Schools

Local brewer rep visits Moulton on Gulf Association business

Mike Schroeder of Seguin representing the Gulf Brewing Association of Houston visited Moulton last week on association business.

Mike Schroeder Seguin Gulf Brewing Association of Houston Moulton

Mrs Bohnenkamp Returns to San Antonio After Visit

Mrs. Henry Bohnenkamp returned to San Antonio Wednesday morning after spending several days with Mr. and Mrs. G. J. Bohnenkamp.

Henry Bohnenkamp San Antonio G. J. Bohnenkamp

Local Families Visit R B Papacek on Sunday

Mr and Mrs O W Jones and Mr and Mrs G L McMaster of Yoakum together with Mrs I N Wilson of Alvin spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs R B Papacek.

O. W. Jones G. L. McMaster Yoakum I.N. Wilson Alvin R. B. Papacek

Knape Family Visits Pvt Harold Knape on Leave

Mr and Mrs O F Knape and Clarence traveled to San Antonio Sunday to visit Pvt Harold O R Knape on a several days pass. They returned home Monday evening.

O. F. Knape Clarence San Antonio Pvt Harold O. R. Knape

Soldier Writes Home About The Moulton Eagle Reading

Cpl. Jerome Petrek in North Africa sends a note to home folks saying he receives The Moulton Eagle and that he and many fellow soldiers enjoy reading it.

Cpl Jerome Petrek North Africa

Smithville Visit Highlights Camp Swift Outing

Sunday Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Valek W. C. Schmidt of Shiner Mr. and Mrs. Tom Handsur and Mrs. Edwin Handsur enjoyed a day in Smithville and toured Camp Swift which was open to the public.

A. L. Valek W. C. Schmidt Shiner Tom Handsur Edwin Handsur Smithville Camp Swift

Local Families Celebrate July Fourth at Krhovjak Home

Mr and Mrs Jacob Reus and son Edgar of San Antonio join Mr and Mrs L J Schulte and baby of San Marcos and Pvt Herbert Albrecht of Virginia and Pfe Joe F Krhovjak of San Antonio for Independence Day gathering at the Krhovjak home in San Antonio.

Jacob Reus Edgar San Antonio L. J. Schulte San Marcos Herbert Albrecht Virginia Pfe Joe F. Krhovjak Joe Krhovjak

Moulton Lions celebrate attendance honors and club activity

Seven Lions win 100 percent attendance awards at Moulton Lions Club meeting as Miss Marjorie Darilek, daughter of local judges, appears on Texas University honor roll for spring term. The club plans a July 22 dance at Herman Park Hall to benefit the Lions fund while reports note 6 000 cans collected for the Moulton Canning Kitchen and a $117.02 cigarette fund for overseas servicemen.

Marjorie Marian Darilek Mra Moulton Lions Club Boehm Lloyd Jilek Roy Kotzebue Elo C. Fehrenkamp John O. Simpson Lee Jarosek A. J. Darilek Louis Pietsch William Miculka O. F. Knape Company L North Africa Moulton and Vicinity Lee Isrosek Herman Park Hall Ad. Migl Orchestra Lions Club

New Superintendent Webb Assumes Duties in Moulton

Moulton welcomes new public school system head M. S. Webb and his family. Webb becomes superintendent for the 1943 44 scholastic session, moving from Fayetteville to lead local schools.

M. S. Webb Moulton Fayetteville Webb

Barnetts Welcome Son Charles Floyd Barnett

Mr and Mrs Loys Barnett announce the birth of a son on Tuesday June 20 in Pietsch Service Station area. The child is named Charles Floyd Barnett.

Loys Barnetts Son Loys Barnett Tuesaday Charles Floyd Barnett

Youth Fractures His Right Arm

Arlen Pietsch eight suffered a fracture of the right arm between the wrist and elbow after a fall while playing Friday. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Fred Pietsch.

Arlen Pietsch Mrs Fred Pietsch

Scholastics In Lavaca County 1943 Population Report

The Lavaca County school population for 1943 totals 4662 scholastics, down 328 from 1942. Of the total 3306 live in rural districts, 627 in Hallettsville, 415 at Shiner, and 315 at Moulton, per County Superintendent William A. Eilers.

Lavaca County William A. Eilers Hallettsville Shiner Moulton

Mrs Kieschnik Visits Friends in Texas

Mrs. E Kieschnik returned Sunday from Nursery Texas where she had visited in the homes of Henry Raabe and W EB Smith.

E. Kieschnik Nursery Texas Henry Raabe W. EB. Smith

Kubenka Promoted to Tech-Sergeant at Randolph Field

Staff Sergeant Rudy Kubenka of Randolph Field is promoted to tech sergeant. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Joe Kubenka Jr of this place.

Rudy Kubenka Randolph Field Joe Kubenka Jr

Beran Family Visit From San Antonio

Mr and Mrs Edward Beran and their son from San Antonio visited Friday at the home of his parents Mr and Mrs Charles Beran. They returned Monday but Junior stayed for a longer visit.

Edward Beran San Antonio Charles Beran Junior

Seaman Lee Tausignant Returns to Virginia After Furlough

First Class Seaman Lee Tausignant signs in at Virginia on Friday after furlough spent at the Jim Reind home. Mrs Tausignant accompanied him to Houston. Tausignant had served with a convoy to British West Indies.

Lee Tausignant Virginia Jim Reind

Home Demonstration Club Holds Meeting in June

The Moulton Home Demonstration Club met June 9 at Mrs. John Bevan’s home. Eighteen members attended with one new member and five absent. Miss Pfeifer led, discussed yearly consumption, tomato ketchup recipe, and canning tomatoes using the hot water method. Next meeting set for July 14 at Mrs. Jim Welfs.

Moulton John Bevan Pfeifer Hugo Fisbeck Butschek Frank Kouba Miss Pfeifer John Beran

Mothers Society Bazaar in Moulton at Parish Hall

The Christian Mothers Society of Moulton will hold its annual bazaar at the Catholic Parish Hall in Moulton on Sunday, June 18, starting at 8 o'clock in the evening.

Christian Mother’s Society of Moulton

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Uncle Sam Morgenthau - Marshall U. S. Treasury Department American Legion Collects Catholic State League Moulton Canning Kitchen Mother's Society
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