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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1944
Page
1
Texas' cotton acreage for the year is the smallest since 1890 with 7,325,000 acres planted on July 1, down seven percent from last year. The USDA notes land once in cotton is now used for sorghums and other foods, marking a shift in crop use.
In reviewing the overseas list many subscriptions are about to expire. Home town newspaper boys in service are urged to renew promptly so they receive copies regularly and can read news from home.
Parents seeking to transfer children between school districts must apply this month. No transfers after August 1. The state board of education allocates $25 per scholastic for the 1944 45 school year.
Reports say President Roosevelt may defer choosing a vice presidential candidate to the Democratic National Convention. Opposition grows to Henry Wallace renomination, especially in the South, where Democrats recall John N Garner of Texas being shelved at the 1940 convention.
Moulton Recreation Park hosts weekly softball games every Sunday inviting all ages. Benches and swings have been added for comfort and enjoyment, encouraging new attendees to come next Sunday.
F T Fehrenkamp president of Farmers Merchants State Bank marks his eighty seventh birthday on July 7. Mrs Fehrenkamp will be eighty four in September. The Eagle joins many friends in extending congratulations to the couple.
Mr and Mrs R W Skraba of Altus Oklahoma host a 6 pound 10 ounce son at their home since July 1 He is the first great grandson of Mr and Mrs John S Parker near Moulton born to their family celebration noted in local social notices.
The Moulton Girl Scouts gathered at Recreation Park for their regular meeting on Monday evening with twenty seven members present. A supper was served before the business session. New member Italy Rose Novosad joined the group and JoEarlyne White of Houston attended as a guest.
Pfc Alvin J Schindler returns from 20 months overseas in North Africa and Sicily to spend a 20 day furlough with his parents Mr and Mrs Joe J Schindler. He was wounded in Sicily but is recovering and enjoys reading The Moulton Eagle from home.
The Christian Mothers Society of Moulton will hold its annual bazaar at the Parish Hall on Sunday July 16 starting at 2 o clock in the afternoon. Mrs Jim Hoepfl serves as society president.
Mr and Mrs Louis Pavlicek report a letter from their son Pvt Albert A Pavlicek stationed in Italy stating he is well. The brief message confirms his safe status and ongoing service.
Memorial services for Pfc Rud L Barta were conducted at St Joseph Catholic Church in Moulton on Monday at 9 00 am Rev Joseph Kopp officiated The war department advised his parents Mr and Mrs Vince Barta of near Moulton that he was killed in action on June 16 1944 in France A firing squad from Geier Merrem Post 392 American Legion and local service members presented the flag The service included taps played by post bugler Barta was born January 12 1919 and was 25 years 5 months and 4 days old at death He had enlisted in March 1942 and is survived by his parents and five brothers Emil Edwin Vince and Albin Barta of Pray Aitone One brother is listed as Emil Barta Jr
Pfc Jim Filipp son of Mrs Jim Filipp of Dickson School and brother to Mrs Joe Culak Jr of Moulton was wounded June 11 in France.
Miss Iva Sue Jaeggli, graduate of the 1944 Moulton Public Schools class, leaves for the University of Texas in Austin. She is the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Sam Jaeggi.
Miss Clara Mikulin of Houston visited Mr and Mrs John G Mueller over the weekend. Charlie Strauss of Hallettsville, candidate for county clerk, was in Moulton Monday. Mr and Mrs Jodie F Haas of Camp Perrin Sherman visited home folks here recently.
Publisher Mrs. Leo Strauss of the Hallettsville New Era Herald traveled to Moulton on Tuesday afternoon for an undisclosed engagement.
Mr. and Mrs. F. P Raab traveled to Houston Monday to visit Sgt. and Mrs. E. A. Raab and Cpl. Oscar F. Raab, staying for a visit with the servicemen.
Lt. Lawrence Taylor Bie, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Biehunko Jr., arrives in Las Vegas with his parents.
Mr. and Mrs. J A Thornton stayed with Mrs. W W Sockwell last Tuesday and Wednesday. Thornton, a nephew of Mrs. Sockwell, is a prominent ranchman from Pyote and Wimberly Texas. The region reports very dry conditions.
Staff Sgt. Johnnie J Culak of Moulton was killed in France on June 12 during World War II. He left a wife Leonita Krejeci and his parents Mr. and Mrs. John Culak of Dickson School, plus five sisters. Aged 26 years six months and seventeen days. Memorial services set for St. Joseph Catholic Church in Moulton on Monday July 17 at 9:00 AM.
The Moulton Lions Club held its first monthly meeting at Ponch's Place with new president Elo C Fehrenkamp presiding. Rev Windecker spoke on the Allan Camp at Kenedy and its civilian internees from Americas and other nations. John O Simpson was installed as third vice president as the club announced purchases of three more one hundred dollar war bonds, totaling six.
Mr. Elmo Meyer and his family move to Moulton from Komensky where he has been principal for several terms. He has been elected coach of athletics for the Moulton Public Schools for the upcoming scholastic session.
Mrs Ed Shandera Sgt John Shandera and Mary Lou Shandera of Yoakum visited relatives in Moulton Monday. Mr and Mrs A K McElroy Jr of San Antonio arrived Tuesday afternoon for a stay with O F Knape. They had been in Victoria since Saturday.
Mrs. William Bratrich returned to Sisterdale Monday after visiting with her mother Mrs. Anna Bratrich. Her daughters Gloria Ann and Joyce Marie will stay several weeks with their grandmother.
John Beran a longtime ginning and milling businessman of Moulton died at his home Saturday afternoon after a lingering illness. Born January 27 1887 at Flatonia he was 57 years old. Surviving are his widow three sons a daughter a grandchild and three brothers. Funeral services were held Tuesday at 9 30 am at St Josephs Church with interment in Moulton Public Cemetery. Local businesses closed for the hour of the funeral.
Results show Kamensky beat the Cubs in a nonleague contest while Oak Grove toppled the Lions and Evergreen won an extra innings game against the Firemen. The ladies game was postponed due to delays.
Miss Hilda Flessner and T. Set Alfred O. Starke were married at Trinity American Lutheran Church in El Campo on Sunday July 2 at 3 PM Rev Lampe officiated. Witnesses were Mr and Mrs Kurlee of El Campo. The bride is the youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Flessner of Moulton and is from El Campo area.
A local columnist laments increasing federal control over state and municipal functions including fire insurance. He argues states and cities are being edged out and sold off to a central authority like Europe, warning of loss of local autonomy and the rise of a single head office.
Pfc Victor J Beran of Camp Phillips Kansas has been promoted to corporal. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Charles Beran of Moulton.
Scoutmaster Lad Hruska and Assistant Scoutmaster Lloyd Jilek lead the Moulton Boy Scouts at Camp Tom Wooten in Austin for a week. Scouts include James Kolar James Jilek W. E. Maresh Joe D Fehrenkamp Kirby Lee Wagner Francis Fisbeck Alves Pietsch Joe Jungbauer Oscar Darilek Otro Fehrenkamp Eugene Hruska Donald Bravenee and Edwin Pundt.
Pfc Louis F Wagner son of Mr and Mrs Louis Wagner of Cistern was killed in action June 14 in France He was a nephew of Dr Martin M Wagner and Joe Wagner of Moulton The report notes his death as confirmed from the European theater casualty lists.
The Farmers and Merchants State Bank publishes its financial statement in this issue. Deposits rise notably compared with the April statement, indicating substantial growth.
Sgt. Harry Koester serving overseas with the armed forces was wounded in action and is now in a hospital in England. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Fred Koester.
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