Eisenhower draft talk swirls as Democratic convention nears
The piece notes Eisenhower for president drums beating nationwide with talk he will be drafted at the Democratic convention in Philadelphia on July 12. It also mentions Brooke General Hospital softball vs V F W on July 14, led by Anton Schoenfeld, a Moulton native and brother of local townsman Joe Schoenfeld, inviting townspeople to welcome visitors.
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Eisenhower
Philadelphia
Brooke General Hospital
Anton Schoenfeld
Moulton
Joe Schoenfeld
Texas Plans 140 Story Tower Claiming World Tallest Title
Houston capitalists discuss a 140 story building costing about 25 million dollars. When finished it would rise 124 feet above the Empire State Building and beat Russia’s tallest by one foot, making Texas claim the world’s tallest structure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Houston
New York
Russia
Movement Across the Nation Surges Since 1940
The article notes that since April 1940 about 70 million Americans have moved at least once. It cites 12 million to new states, 2 million to the West Coast, 13 million to a new county within the same state, and 50 million within the same municipality. It also mentions a three cent stamp issued to mark the Rough Riders’ fiftieth anniversary and that Roosevelt Avenue in San Antonio is named for Theodore Roosevelt.
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America
United States
West Coast
Truman
Rough Riders
Rough Rider
Theodore Roosevelt
San Antonio
Roosevelt Avenue
Texas Supreme Court Rules On Over-Age Poll Tax Exemption Voting
The Texas Supreme Court ruled over-age poll tax exemption holders may vote on July 24 without renewing certificates. Previously those in cities of 10,000 or more must renew by February 1 each year. Veterans out of the army less than 18 months on July 24 may participate in the primary without a poll tax.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Supreme Court
Austin
Texas
J. E. Hickman
Graham B. Smedley
Jams P. Hart
W. St. John Garwood
John H. Sharp
W. M. Taylor
Howard County
Supreme Court
Local Softball Showdown in Moulton Wednesday
Softball fans in Moulton and vicinity will see a notable exhibition on July 14 as Brooke General Hospital of San Antonio faces the V. F. W. team of Moulton at the Lions Club lighted field. Both squads boast strong records and local fans plan a lively welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton
Brooke General Hospital
San Antonio
Lions Club
Brooke
Primary election reminder urges informed Texas vote
The notice emphasizes the July 24 democratic primary and states that nomination equals election in Texas. It urges every citizen to study candidates and platforms, vote intelligently, and participate to preserve democracy, warning against staying home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Moulton War Veterans Return Home for Re-burial
The Moulton Eagle urges business leaders to support the Moulton Chamber of Commerce. It argues the chamber will accelerate local growth and development, benefitting residents through organized civic effort and coordinated leadership.
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Moulton
Moulton Chamber of Commerce
Moulton Eagle
Chamber of Commerce
Have Little Boy Born to Mr and Mrs Nolan Wagner
The Wagner family of Moulton welcomed an 8 pound 3 ounce son, Donald Ray, born Wednesday at Dr Hugo Strieder Hospital to mother Elizabeth Barta. Donald Ray joins siblings and honors the Barta family lineage.
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Nolan Wagner
Moulton
Hugo Strieder
Donald Ray
Elizabeth Barta
Vince Barta
Texas May Get Big Road Fund
Washington reports Texas is eligible for 25.6 million dollars a year in federal highway funds under a new act. The authorization allows 450 million dollars annually for primary, secondary, and urban highways for two years beginning July 1, 1949. Texas is among 13 states receiving over 10 million annually.
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Washington
Texas
Henry Sinks To Lower Level
The piece argues Henry Wallace has failed as a statesman and leader of new nations. It claims he harmed the nation by promoting draconian farmer policies and miscasting himself as a unifying figure.
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Henry
Henry Wallace
Volunteers and Draftees in the New Army Draft
The Army expects 200000 to 250000 men to be called in the next year under the new draft law. No firm volunteer figure exists, but Army Chiefs of Staff expect most of the 200000 new personnel to be volunteers, with each volunteer reducing draftees.
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Army Chiefs of Staff
Pfc. Erwin J. Kubena Arrives for Funeral Services
The body of Pfc. Erwin J. Kubena, killed on Luzon February 5, 1945, arrived at Smith Funeral Home in Moulton on Thursday July 8. Services start Friday at 8:30 a.m. at the funeral home and continue at St. Joseph's Catholic Church at 9. Interment will be in Moulton Catholic Cemetery.
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Pfc
Erwin J. Kubena
Luzon
Smith Funeral Home
Moulton
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
Moulton Catholic Cemetery
Funeral Arrangements For Pfc Anton Kresta Jr
The remains of Pfc Anton Kresta Jr killed in action at Manila on February 12 1945 will arrive at Smith Funeral Home in Moulton on Saturday July 10 at 12 57. The funeral procession leaves July 12 at 8 15 A M for Praha where Catholic Church services will be held at 9 O clock. Interment will be in Praha Catholic Cemetery.
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Pfc
Anton Kresta Jr
Manila
Smith Funeral Home
Moulton
Praha
Local Soldier's Remains En Route From Salerno
Mr and Mrs R C Hull of Moulton learn the remains of their son Pfc James T Hull are returning to the United States. He served with the 36th Division and was killed in action at Salerno on September 9 1943.
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R. C. Hull
Moulton
Pfc
James T. Hull
United States
Pfc. Hull
Salerno
Italy
Mrs. Culak Informed Remains Of Sgt Culak En Route
Mrs Johnnie Culak received word from the War Department that Staff Sgt Johnnie Culak was killed in action in France June 12 1944. His remains are en route to the United States for reburial in Moulton. He was the son of Mr and Mrs John Culak of the Dickson community.
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Johnnie Culak
War Department
States
Culak
France
Moulton
John Culak
Dickson
Dan Cupid Busy in Lavaca County June Marriages
In Lavaca County during June 33 marriage licenses were issued by County Clerk Charles Strauss. The count highlights a busy month for matrimonies in the region with filings handled at the county clerk’s office.
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Dan Cupid
Lavaca
Charles Strauss
Flatonia Couple Observes 61st Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Simcik of Flatonia marked their 61st wedding anniversary at the home of their son in law and daughter Mr. and Mrs. Frank Borsch Jr. Family of seven children grandchildren and great grandchildren attended the celebration at the Borsch residence.
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Paul Simcik
Flatonia
Frank Borsch Jr
Migl Family Welcomes Girl Joyce Ann
Mr and Mrs Jerry J Migl announce the birth of a six pound eleven ounce girl Tuesday July 6 at 7 30 AM at Dr Hugo J Strieder Hospital. The baby is named Joyce Ann and the mother is the former Miss Mary Wagner.
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Jerry J. Migl
Hugo J. Strieder
Joyce Ann
Mary Wagner
Wagner couple announce birth of son Michael Duane
Dr and Mrs M M Wagner of Moulton announce the arrival of a son, Michael Duane, born at Shiner Hospital on Sunday July 4. The little man tipped the scales at 8 pounds 45 ounces.
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M. M. Wagner
Moulton
Michael Duane
Shiner Hospital
Miss Hostas Weds Mr Rebecek In Bomarton Church
Miss Floria Hostas daughter of Mr and Mrs Ignac Hostas Seymour and Edward Rebecek son of Mr and Mrs Adolf Rebeck Moulton wed in a Tuesday June ceremony at St John s Catholic Church Bomarton Texas Rev George Juleen officiated the high mass and double ring ceremony The couple will reside in Seymour where the groom farms A honeymoon trip to South Texas followed with out of town guests from Moulton Shiner and Seymour
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St. John’s Catholic Church
Bomarton
Texas
Floria Hostas
Ignac Hostas
Seymour
Edward Rebecek
Adolf Rebeck
Moulton
George Juleen
Bedrich Pavlice
Marcellan Hostds
Laddie Cloudy
Lorene Rebecek
Willie Mae Matt
Herman Hostas
Tom Tousek
Georgia Mae Clouhy
Genevieve Peters
Seymour Lodge Hall
Rudolph Kohut
Masonic Lodge Elects Officers for Year
Weldon Knape was elected worshipful master of Moulton Lodge No. 298 A F A M for the ensuing year. Other officers elected include Gordon Wells Fehrenkamp senior warden Rudy Kubenka junior warden Fred Pietsch treasurer and Donald Bunting secretary. Installation is set for Saturday July 17.
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Weldon Knape
Moulton Lodge No
A. M
Gordon Wells Fehrenkamp
Rudy Kubenka
Fred Pietsch
Donald Bunting
Jewelry Store Moves to Jaeggli Building on Front Street
Jeweler Ludvig Okrahlik relocates his shop to the J. T. Jaeggli & Son building on Front Street. The former location was in the L. J. Pavlas building on Cockrill Avenue.
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Ludvig
Welfl Buys Magnolia Service Station
John Welfl purchased the Magnolia Service Station on Highway 95 from Herman Hanslik. He assumed ownership and took charge of the business on July 1.
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John Welfl
Magnolia
Herman Hanslik
Highway 95
Mr. Welfl
Miss Pyland Weds Robert Giles In Waco Saturday
In Waco on Saturday July 3 at 3 pm in the Austin Avenue Methodist Church parlor, Miss Dorothy Mae Pyland and Robert Edward Giles united in marriage with Rev. A Norman Evans officiating. The bride, a Moulton High School and Central City Commercial College graduate, resides with her grandmother in Waco. The groom, Hillsboro High School graduate, served five years in the U S Army in the European Theater and attends a Waco business college.
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Pyland
Robert Giles
Waco
Dorothy Mae Pyland
J. W. Pyland
Moulton
Robert Edward Giles
Will T. Giles
Hillsboro
Austin Avenue Methodist Church
A. Norman Evans
Bryan Glenn Jr
Moulton High School
Central City Commercial College of
Alice Pyland
North 17Th St
Texas
James B. Pyland
Mark Halecomb
Edith McClung
Wesley Thrower
Corpus Christi
Veterans study shows WWII vets dominate living veteran population
Leon P. Howell of the San Antonio VA reports that about 14.9 million of 18.75 million living veterans are from World War II. At that time 104,825 veterans were in VA hospitals and 14,120 in VA Homes.
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Leon P. Howell
San Antonio
Veterans Administration
Veterans Administration Central Office
Washington, D. C
Howell
School Transfer Rules For Parents
Parents seeking out of district attendance must file a transfer application with the County Superintendent. Transfers cannot be made after August 1. Students above the district grade level must transfer if they wish to attend high school. Contact Supt Pyland for transfer blanks.
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Supt. Pyland
Gibson Family Holds Reunion on July Fourth
The Gibson family gathered for its yearly reunion on Sunday July 4 with members from Moulton Damon Pasadena Waelder San Antonio Cameron and others attending. A picnic lunch was shared beneath oak trees with all present.
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Gibson
Lester Barnett
Hugh Gibson
Annie Gray
Moulton
Charles F. Gibson
Damon
Roy Fleck
Pasadena
B. L. Gibson
Bertha Ochs
Melvin Helweg
Cummins
Waelder
Clyde Gibson
Pfc Louis Wagner Buried at Cistern
Re interment services for Pfc Louis F Wagner were held at the Smithville Catholic Church on Wednesday June 23 with funeral rites at Smith Funeral Home in Flatonia. He was born May 25 1918 in Shiner Texas and killed in action in France on June 14 1944 serving with the 90th Division. Surviving are his parents two brothers one sister and two uncles.
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Pfc
Louis F. Wagner
Smithville
Smith
Flatonia
Pfc. Wagner
Shiner
Texas
France
Louis Wagner
Cistern
Charlie Wagner
Schulenburg
Paul Wagner
Rudolph Zurovec
San Antonio
M. M. Wagner
Joe Wagner
Moulton
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Kresta
Sgt
Mr. and
Mrs. Migl
Wagners
Son
Miss Hostas
Rebecek
Masonic Lodge
Welfl
Gibson Family
Edmund S. Dragon
Emil T. Vinklarek
Theo. T. Janysek
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