Farm to Market Roads Set For Lavaca County Mileage
Lavaca County is allotted twenty four miles of postwar farm to market hard surfaced roads to be maintained by the State Highway Department. The routes include Hallettsville to Vienna six miles, Moulton toward Mora six miles, Sweet Home to Koerth six miles, Shi ner to Menger School three miles, and Sweet Home Spur toward Mt. Olive School three miles. Mr and Mrs Otto Kubenka and Mrs Frank Barta Jr visited San Antonio Sunday.
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Paul H. Fertsch
Lavaca County
State Highway Department
Hallettsville
Vienna
Moulton
Moravia
Komensky
Sweet Home
Koerth
Texas Traffic Death Toll Shows Decrease
Texas traffic fatalities for the year to date show a three percent drop from last year while May 1945 falls two percent below May 1944. Injuries rise four percent year to date and 23 percent in May. First five months fatalities total 471 versus 483 last year, injuries 2078 versus 1989.
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Texas
Austin
Department of Public Safety Monthly
Sunday School Teachers Meet in Moulton Host Church
The Yorktown Federation of Sunday School teachers held their regular semi annual meeting at Zion Lutheran Church in Moulton on Wednesday July 4 with the local unit hosting the event.
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Yorktown Federation of
Moulton
Zion Lutheran Church
New Residents in Moulton Appoint Young as Teacher
Mr and Mrs William Lee Young move from Austin to Moulton and occupy an apartment at Mrs W F Oehl home. Mr Young is elected vocational agriculture teacher for the Moulton Public School system for the coming year.
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William Lee Young
Moulton
Austin
W. F. Oehl
Young
Real Estate Transfers Reported In Local Deals
Frank Michalec Jr. of Culak's School sold 62.4 acres to W. L. Vandercook. Alois Zidek sold 50 acres near Witting to Charles Kocian. J. L. Meyer sold to Theo. Joost the old Filipo place in Block 21.
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Frank Michalec Jr
Culak
W. L. Vandercook
Alois Zidek
Witting
Charles Kocian
J. L. Meyer
Theo. Joost
Filipo
Klobe Couple Relocate From Moulton To New Braunfels
Mr and Mrs Albert Klobe long time Moulton residents have moved to New Braunfels. They now reside in a home at Morning Side Acres.
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Albert Klobedans
Moulton
New Braunfels
Morning Side Acres
Culak Family and Kalisek Spent Sunday in Gonzales
Mr and Mrs Vladik Culak and their son joined Mrs Julius Kalisek for a Sunday visit in Gonzales detailing a family outing and the local scene.
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Vladik Culak
Julius Kalisek
Gonzales
Sgt Julius Kalisek Promoted to Staff Sergeant
Sgt Julius Kalisek of Little Rock Arkansas has been promoted to the rank of staff sergeant reflecting his service and leadership in the unit.
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Julius Kalisek
Little Rock
Arkansas
Over Seas Veteran LeRoy Meiserschaeger Honored Absent Discharge
LeRoy Meiserschaeger, an over seas veteran, has received an honorable discharge from the army.
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LeRoy Meiserschaeger
Army
Sgt George Barta Promoted in Germany
Sgt George Barta of the 36th Division in Germany was elevated to staff sergeant, reflecting his leadership and service during overseas duty. He earned recognition for his dedication and wartime responsibilities.
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George Barta
Divison
Germany
Notable visit by two Texas couples this Sunday
Mr. and Mrs. Sam Albrecht of Taylor and Mr. and Mrs. Ed Dusek of Temple spent Sunday in the home of Mrs. Ed Boehm Jr. in a small, friendly social gathering.
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Sam Albrecht
Taylor
Ed. Dusek
Temple
Ed. Boehm Jr
Alma Wolff Returns to Cuero After Visit
Miss Alma Wolff came back to Cuero Monday afternoon after spending several days with her parents Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Wolff.
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Alma Wolff
Cuero
Mrs
A. F. Wolff
Miss Anna Bell Hirscher Visits Kin in Hermleigh
Miss Anna Bell Hirscher returns to Hermleigh after a pleasant visit with her uncle and aunt Mr. and Mrs. Henry Krueger.
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Anna Bell Hirscher
Hermleigh
Henry Krueger
Frank J. Wagner Jr. Receives Promotion at Fort Bragg
Frank J. Wagner Jr. of the 27th Army unit at Fort Bragg North Carolina has recently been promoted within the Second Army. The official promotion highlights his service and assignment in the Fort Bragg facility.
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Frank J. Wagner Jr
Second Army
Fort Bragg
North Carolina
Mr and Mrs McNeill and Mrs West visit Arthur Schulte home
Mr C R McNeill and Mrs Olga West of San Antonio joined weekend visitors at the Arthur Schulte residence in the early part of the month.
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C. R. McNeill
Olga West
San Antonio
Arthur Schulte
Jaeggli Family Vacation at Gene Scratchin Ranch
Dr and Mrs Sam Jaeggli and daughter Iva Sue spent their vacation at the Gene Scratchin ranch in San Marcos and report having had a good time.
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Sam Jaeggli
Iva Sue
San Marcos
Veteran Rudie Wyoral Receives Army Honorable Discharge
Pfc. Rudie Wyoral is discharged honorably from Fort Sam Houston. He served in the African and European theaters of war as a member of the Army.
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Pfc
Rudie Wyoral
Fort Sam Houston
Social visit from regional families to Yoakum
Mr. and Mrs. Ed Kolar and son James travel with several relatives to Yoakum to see Mr and Mrs R J Etlinger. The extended group includes Mrs Henry Etlinger Miss Adela Cordes from Moulton and Mrs R A Hudson Mrs Mary Ann White and Miss Margaret Bagley of Houston.
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Ed. Kolar
James
Henry Etlinger
Adela Cordes
Moulton
R. A. Hudson
Mary Ann White
Margaret Bagley
Houston
Yoakum
R. J. Etlinger
Haas Buys Furniture Business in Moulton
Ad A Haas has purchased the W F Oehl Co furniture business in Moulton. The deal closed July 1 and Haas will run the operation at the old stand. The Oehl firm was started in 1908 by W F Oehl, who led it until his death in 1948, after which BE A Oehl managed the business. The funeral business will relocate to the Oehl Funeral Home once the new building is ready.
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A. Haas
W.F
Shirley Ann Jilek Celebrates Eighth Birthday
Shirley Ann Jilek turned eight with a birthday party hosted by her parents Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Jilek. Forty six guests attended the Tuesday event at the family home.
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Shirley Ann Jilek
Mrs
Lloyd Jilek
Rattle Snake Killed on Old Moulton Farm
Ervie Kuhen killed a four and one half foot rattler Sunday afternoon on the L. F. Cooper farm at Old Moulton. The snake had nine rattles.
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Ervie Kuhen
L. F. Cooper
Old Moulton
Kresta Mathews Wedding Held in San Diego
Miss Vlasta Dollie Kresta daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Kresta of Shiner wed Pfc Edward James Mathews in San Diego California on June 20 The couple plan a honeymoon in Oceanside California where Mathews is stationed with the United States Marine Corps
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Vlasta Dollie Kresta
Charles Kresta
Shiner
Pfc
Edward James Mathews
San Diego
California
Oceanside
Pfc. Mathews
United States Marine Corps
Rebuilt Farm Home After Fire Near Town
Joseph F. G. and Emil Dari lek have rebuilt the home on their farm northeast of town after a fire destroyed it months ago. The rebuilt house is now occupied by Rud Berkenhoff and family.
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Joseph F. G
Emil Darilek
Rud. Berkenhoff and
Egg exhibition hits town with giant Hen egg
Anton Culak, residing south of town, displayed a remarkably large egg last Saturday. The specimen measured six and a half by seven and three quarters inches, attracting local interest.
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Anton Culak
Lavaca County Proposes Tax Reallocation to Fund Machinery
Lavaca County Commissioners Court urges voters to approve a six year reallocation plan raising general and road funds while lowering jury and permanent improvement allocations. Changes aim to fund new road machinery and support postwar road programs without increasing overall levy beyond current levels.
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Paul H. Fertsch
Lavaca County
Commissioners Courts
Texas
Commissioners Court
Lavaca
Moulton Lions Club Forms New Committees At Meeting
Moulton Lions Club president Roy Kotzebue announced new committees including Attendance, Constitution and By-Laws, Finance, Membership, Program, Publicity and Bulletin, Boys and Girls, Citizenship and Patriotism, Civic Improvement, Community Betterment, Light Conservation and Blind, Safety, and more. The club also appointed members such as G. G. Fisbeck, A. J. Darilek, J. T. Jaeggli, and William Lee Young, and noted a donation of 26 to the Gonzales Warm Springs Foundation for crippled children.
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Moulton Lions Club
Pundt
Lions International
Lion Darilek
Lions Club
Lion J. T. Jaeggli
Gonzales Warm Springs
William Lee Young
Lion
Roy Kotzebue
G. G. Fisbeck
Lee Jarosek
A. J. Darile
Vladike Boehm
Ed. E. Kolar
R. B. Papacek
B. F. Smith
Martin M. Wagner
Louis Pietsch
Grandson Forrest James Vallentine Born in San Antonio
Mrs. Wm. H. J. Wenske traveled to San Antonio to meet her new grandson Forrest James Vallentine who arrived July 5 weighing 7 pounds 2 ounces and has set up residence with Sgt. and Mrs. John Vallentine.
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Wm. H. J. Wenske
San Antonio
Forrest James Vallentine
Forrest James
John Vallentine
Early Monday Eclipse Seen Across Moulton
Residents of Moulton and nearby areas rose before dawn to view the solar eclipse. The sun was obscured by about 40 percent by Earth’s shadow, offering a muted but notable celestial display.
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Moulton
Americans Subscribe 26 Billion to Seventh War Loan
Washington reports the American people have subscribed 26.313 billion dollars to the Seventh War loan. The overall quota stands at 14 billion dollars.
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Washington
First State Bank of Moulton Reports Record Deposits
The bank’s official statement shows deposits passing the $1,500,000 mark, an all time high. Glen P. Wilson and Mrs. Wilson visited with Mr. and Mrs. Frank J. Wagner en route to California where he will be transferred for Navy duty.
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First State Bank of Moulton
Glen P. Wilson
Baptism of Jo Ann Machae at St. Joseph's Church
Jo Ann Machae daughter of Mr and Mrs Johnnie Machae of Bay City was baptized at St Josephs Catholic Church Tuesday Rev Kopp officiating Sponsors were Mr and Mrs Arthur Schulte.
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Jo Ann Machae
Johnnie Machae
Bay City
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
Rev
Kopp
Arthur Schulte
Promotion of Pvt George F Koudelka at Pyote Field
Col A E Key announces the promotion of Pvt George F Koudelka to private first class. He enlisted in October 1942, the son of Mr and Mrs Anton Koudelka.
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Pvt
George F. Koudelka
Anton Koudelka
Col
A. E. Key
Pyote Army Air Field
Wolff Family Receives Photos and Bedspread After Loss
Mr and Mrs A F Wolff receive three photographs and a bedspread sent by the war department for their late son 1st Sgt Leslie Wolff who made the supreme sacrifice in the European theater of operations.
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A. F. Wolff
Leslie Wolff
War Department
Sgt. Wolff
Fritz Priesmeyer Buried Here Saturday Afternoon
Fritz Priesmeyer, 74, longtime resident of Moulton, died suddenly at his home near Smiley. Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon from his son's home with burial in Moulton Public Cemetery. Rev. Loeske of Gonzales presided. He is survived by his wife four sons and three daughters.
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Fritz Priesmeyer
Moulton
Smiley
Rev. Loeske
Gonzales
Workers Conference in Gonzales Baptist Association
The Gonzales Baptist Association held a monthly workers conference at Old Moulton Baptist Church last Friday. Rev. C. E. Bottorff reported 16 of 21 churches were represented and a chicken dinner was served at noon.
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Gonzales Baptist Associational Workers Conference
Old Moulton
C. E. Bottorff
Johnsons Celebrate Fourth at Flatonia Home
Mr Zat Johnson and his wife and daughters spent Independence Day at the J L Johnson home near Flatonia. Johnson is seriously ill but reported somewhat improved.
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Zat Johnson
J. L. Johnson
Flatonia
Mr. Johnson
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U.S. Highway 77
Sweet Home Spur
Mt. Olive School
Otto Kubenka
Frank Barta Jr
Boursville
Culaka
Dickson
Evergreen
Novohrad
Oak Grove
Velehrad
Ad. A. Haas
Willie Fritz Kaiser
Luling
Buffington Funeral Chapel
Paul Bechter
Shiner City Cemetery
Workers Conference
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