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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1946
Page
1
The American Legion total reached 8 125 012 members on June 11 1946 an uptick of 1 544 444 in the year. Governor Coke R Stevenson forecasts Jester and Sellers as likely leaders in the Democratic primary with a weather forecast hinting at a Rainey day in Texas on July 27.
A witty remark notes deepening housing shortage and foresees a new chorus There is no Place replacing the old phrase There is no Place Like Home in cultural sentiment.
Texas has 250 patrolmen to police 28000 miles of highway or about one officer per 116 miles. The department of safety says it needs more money to hire additional patrolmen.
A gubernatorial aspirant expressed support for redistricting the state, a move seen as aligning with a common campaign theme. The remark reflects how candidates position themselves on electoral maps as a routine policy issue.
Graduates of rural schools should plan to continue their studies at Moulton High School for the next term. It is advised to secure housing arrangements early.
The American Legion seeks a congressional designation of August 14 as Armistice Day for World War II. Hostilities ended August 14, 1945, but President Truman has not yet proclaimed the war officially over.
Returns from Minnesota's senatorial race suggest former Governor Harold Stassen has a strong chance to win the Republican presidential nomination in 1948. Stassen, a three term Minnesota governor, is highlighted as a leading candidate.
Lavaca and neighboring counties report 460 soldiers either dead or missing. La Vaca leads with 90 casualties followed by Victoria 74 DeWitt 49 Gonzales 62 Fayette 69 Wharton 61 Colorado 33 Jackson 22.
On July 4 another republic was born marking the 170th anniversary of American democracy. The Philippines gained independence from the United States as President Truman pledged full assistance to the new republic in every possible way.
United Senator W Lee O Danial spoke for eight hours and eighteen minutes against reviving the OPA. In one day he received 1494 telegrams nationwide with 1423 praising his stand and 71 denouncing.
The State Board for Vocational Education with the local Department of Agriculture and Moulton Public Schools offer school facilities for conserving foods. Interested persons should contact Mrs. Hugo Fisbeck to arrange appointments. a small fee will cover gas and water use. The effort aims to conserve food for home use amid rising costs and global demand.
Governor Coke Stevenson proclaimed July 21 as soils and souls Sunday and urged churches to observe the day. He warned that tons of rich soil wash into rivers with each rainfall and called for religious groups and all organizations to promote soil stewardship.
Victoria July 6 Rev J C Felger pastor of First English Lutheran Church elected president of the Victoria Ministerial Alliance replacing the late Rev L Etschenberg who served Our Lady of Lourdes Church Felger has led the local church for 27 years.
Rudy Kubenka becomes owner of the F. J. Knesek property at West First and South Streets. He will occupy the residence as soon as it is vacant.
The official statement of the financial conditions of the Farmers and Merchants State Bank of Moulton appears on page four of this issue.
Funeral services for A C Balhorn 50 of Elgin who died Monday of a heart attack were held in Rockdale with Rev C Edward Fraim officiating. Burial in Oak Lawn Cemetery. Balhorn WWI veteran, longtime Southern Pacific Railroad employee, past Carlisle Post American Legion post commander and Legion finance chairman survived by wife Katheryn and several siblings.
Mrs John Rothbauer 64 of near Moulton died at Shiner Hospital Tuesday July 9 after a short illness Funeral held Thursday at 9 00 am from Oehle Funeral Home Moulton with rites at St Josephs Catholic Church Rev Joseph Kopp officiating Burial in Moulton Catholic Cemetery She was born Franciska Rems and married John Rothbauer in October 1912 Survived by husband a son Pius Rothbauer and a brother Joe Rems
Pioneer cattleman J. F. Skinner, 73, lifelong Gonzales resident, died at Gonzales hospital after several weeks illness. Services will be held Tuesday. Survived by wife Jennie Skinner. sons D. A. Skinner of Houston and W. R. Skinner of Electra. daughter Mrs O W Little of Abilene. brother A B Skinner of Morales. sisters Mesdames Mary McCoy, E L Oakes and J F Thaxton of Corpus Christi.
Alice Juanita Smith, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Smith, entertained 18 friends at the parental home Tuesday June 2 for her sixth birthday anniversary. Refreshments included cake sandwiches ice cream and punch. All had a most enjoyable time.
New diesel powered shallow draft cargo ships of 2 700 tons are built to operate both on the ocean and in rivers. With a 1 200 ton cargo load they sit on an eight foot draft.
Valencia Saliger, a Moulton Public School teacher for three years, resigns to accept a position in a Corpus Christi elementary school.
Baldwin College announces its honor roll for the month with students including Rosie Mae Colle Kathleen St Clair Milton Stahala James Kite Dorothy Kite Robert Baros Edna Lee Smothers Alvin Schorlmer Harvey Haas June Rose Slovak and Adella Haase recognized for academic achievement.
Mr and Mrs Willie Bartek welcome a 7 pound 34 ounce daughter named Susan Ellen born June 27 in Barry Wales. Mother and baby reside there while plans await the husband’s return in about three months.
Mr. and Mrs. James W. Gray marked their first wedding anniversary with a picnic and fishing trip at the lake in Smithville on the fourth of July. Also attending were Mr. and Mrs. Otto Gerloff, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Nagelmueller and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Elder Beran, and Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Kloezel and daughter.
Lavaca county issued 36 marriage licenses in June, up from 35 the prior month. The six month total reached 180, compared with 54 for the same period last year.
Shiner July 3 Percy H Gar bade installed as worshipful master of Shiner lodge No 1065 AF and AM. Other officers are Arthur T Ward senior warden W C Schmidt secretary G W Eschenburg treasurer W E Treptow senior deacon Alfred Karnau junior deacon and John W Hr chek tiler.
Sgt. Raymond Krejci received his honorable discharge after 22 months of service. He completed 16 months in the European theater and earned the Good Conduct Ribbon, Purple Heart, T.O. Ribbon, Victory Ribbon, Combat Badge, and Occupational Ribbon.
Miss Elsie Kolacny daughter of Mr and Mrs Jim J Kolancy Shiner united in marriage to Victor Boehm son of Mr and Mrs Louis Boehm Moulton in a Saturday morning ceremony officiated by Rev R C Hoffman The couple reside in San Antonio where the groom works for Southern Pacific.
Rev. F. E. Kirchner resigns after two years as pastor of the First Baptist Church Hallettsville and moves to Rowena to lead the Baptist church there.
Iona Mae Discher is elected president of the intermediate Luther league at Shiner. Other officers include Olive Jean Heinsohn as vice president La Verne Goetz as secretary Julia Ann Gerum as treasurer and Lorene Wendt as reporter.
The American Red Cross named Hilbert Frye Keisker of St. Louis as national budget director. The appointment was announced Saturday in Washington on July 7.
Miss Vivian Gilliam daughter of E J Richter Moulton married Victor J Richter son of John Richter Flatonia at 2 PM Wednesday June 26 in Fla tonia justice of the peace office Gene Sullivan officiated. The bride wore aqua blue suit and blue accessories. The groom a blue suit and his military record includes six years service with 46 months overseas. Witnesses were Fred Jurek and Mrs Walter B Baumgarten An outdoor supper followed at the Chas Mueller home at 7 PM with many guests
Texas now reports 9074 schools 6607 for white pupils and 2467 for Negro children. The number of common school districts has fallen from 6395 in 1932 to 3976 in 1944 due to consolidations driven by teacher shortages and the spread of school buses.
Texas 57,000 sweet potato growers can gain higher returns by grading carefully and shipping only top quality sweets. The state farms 59,000 acres and yields over 4,524,000 bushels annually, marking it as a major producer based on a college industry marketing survey.
Texas will receive over 3 million dollars for the school lunch program next year. The state department of education announced an agreement with the U S department of agriculture under the national school lunch act signed by President Truman. Dr L A Woods named Guy C West as state supervisor of the program.
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