Eastern Star Chapters Hold School Of Instruction In Shiner
Shiner hosted a school of instruction for Eastern Star chapters with 97 members and visitors in the high school gym. Worthy Grand Matron Mrs. Viva Huffmann of Houston and other grand officers attended, with a social hour concluding the session.
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Eastern Star
Shiner
Schulenburg
Flamonia
Viva Huffmann
Houston
Texas
Sam Jaeggli
William Mieulka
Moulton
Extra sugar ration approved for summer period
Consumers may buy an additional two pounds of sugar between July 10 and August 22, on top of the basic half pound weekly allotment. The expanded supply allows this extra amount.
Transfers Open For Rural Students To New District
There remain fourteen days to transfer schoolchildren before August 1. Parents should act quickly to relocate children who have completed the rural school course so they may continue high school next year. Moulton is encouraged as a good place to attend. Make arrangements now.
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Moulton
States miss war bond quotas in May with Texas over by twenty percent
Ten states and the District of Columbia failed to meet May war bond quotas. Delaware Maryland Massachusetts Montana New Jersey New York Pennsylvania West Virginia Texas oversubscribed its quota by more than 20 percent. Alaska and Hawaii met and exceeded their quotas.
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Ten
States
District of Columbia
Delaware
Maryland
Massachusetts
Montana
New Jersey
New York
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Texas
Beautiful
Alaska
Hawaii
Fed
Drafted servicemen barred from Texas voting rights
Attorney General Gerald Mann writes that draftees are ineligible to vote in Texas primaries and general elections. The state democratic executive committee had proposed granting them the right, but the law forbids it, denying those who fight for democracy a vote.
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Gerald Mann
Texas
Democratic Executive Committee
Nimitz Decorated with Distinguished Service Medal
Admiral Chester W. Nimitz, a native Texan, received the Distinguished Service Medal for his role in Midway. He credited the award to the devoted service of the men under his command, calling it a share for all who served.
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Chester W. Nimitz
Midway Island
Admiral Nimitz
Lions District Governor names zone chairman
George E Lehnert of LaGrange district governor of Lions Clubs appoints Stanley F Cer nos ek as zone chairman. Cer nosek serves as secretary treasurer of the Moulton Lions Club.
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Govenor of Lions
George E.lehnert
LaGrange
Lions Clubs
Stanley F. Cernosek
Mr. Cernosek
Moulton Lions Club
Lodge Holds Picnic At Herman Park Hall
Mozart Lodge No. 59 of the Sons of Herman held its annual picnic at Herman Park Hall Sunday afternoon. Many members and their immediate families attended. Secretary G J Bohnenkamp spoke briefly. Lunch and refreshments were served.
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Mozart Lodge No. 59
Order of Sons of Herman
Herman Park Hall
G.J. Bohnenkamp
Cedar Springs USO Benefit Dance Nets $25
The USO benefit dance at Cedar Springs School on Wednesday night July 8 raised $25 for the organization, above the district quota of $15.
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Cedar Springs School
Confederate Reunion at Kyle on July 29 30 31
The joint Confederate Reunion for the 52nd Texas Division and the 46th Camp Ben Mc Culloch will be held at the Ben McCulloch grounds near Kyle on Wednesday Thursday and Friday July 29 30 and 31. Former Governor James V Allred is to deliver the memorial address.
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Texas
Ben McCulloch
Ben McCulloch Grounds
Kyle
James V. Allred
U S Cotton Production Seen Near 11 Million Bales This Year
Agriculture department figures estimate total U S cotton production at about 11 000 000 bales with planted acreage at 24 005 000 acres, up 773 000 from last year. Last year output was 10 741 579 bales. Texas planted area reaches 8 525 000 acres.
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Department of Agriculture
United States
Texas
Call for American supreme commander at United Nations
Debate in Washington and beyond considers appointing a supreme commander for the United Nations. Supporters urge an American leader, arguing the world looks to U S democracy for war effort and lasting peace. The speaker says America will win and must bear the responsibility for peace.
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Washington
United Nations
United States
America
Oak Grove School Picnic Draws Community Support
The Oak Grove School Picnic Sunday raised 613632 dollars in gross receipts. Stew and mutton dinner, 5 o’clock supper, and a dance with Ed Kubicek’s orchestra featured the event. County officials and several candidates spoke during the program. One hundred twenty two tickets were sold.
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Oak Grove
W. A. Eilers
August Baracky
Albert Ermis
DE. Kubenka
Armand G. Schwartz
C. L. Stavinoha
B.S
Pat) Kelly
Ed Kubicek
USO Campaign Closes Saturday
The drive for USO funds continues through Saturday with progress reported by local chairman Donald Bunting. All contributions are welcomed by the committee and the men in the armed forces.
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USO
Donald Bunting
Oak Grove Trustees Elect Teachers for Upcoming Session
The Oak Grove School board elected August Baracky of South Mustang as principal Miss Mariam Douglas of Yoakum as primary teacher and Miss Mildred Cregg of Commerce as another teacher for the new scholastic session.
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Oak Grove School
August Baracky
South Mustang
Mariam Douglas
Yoakum
Mildred Cregg
Commerce
Patriotic USO Rally at Henkhaus Sunday
A patriotic rally for the USO will be held at Henkhaus hall Sunday July 19 starting 1 PM. Public speaking at 2 30 and lunch at 4. Speakers include Henry Paulus V A Maudr L J Sulak Dr J P Bartak with Henry Brosch's orchestra providing music all day and night in English and Czech.
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USO
Henkhaus Hall
Henry Paulus
Yoasum
V. A. Maudr
Houston
L. J. Sulak
la Grange
J. P. Bartak
Ladies Aid Society Elects Committees and Schedules Meeting
At the Ladies Aid Society meeting committees were elected: Membership Mrs Henry Krueger and Mrs G J Bohnenkamp. Sick Mrs Otho Casey and Miss Helen Kaase. Flower Mrs John C Mueller and Mrs Walter Haa. Hosts Mrs E Janszen Mrs Lae Hruska and Mrs Leo Jaroszewski. Visitors Miss Alma Mang and Miss Hilda Wiedeman. New member Ora Willis Janszen. Meetings now start at 3 00 pm instead of 2 30 pm. Next meeting August 6.
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Ladies Aid Society
Henry Krueger
G. J. Bohnenkamp
Otho Casey
Helen Kaase
John C. Mueller
Walter Haa
E. Janszen
Lae. Hruska
Leo Jaroszewski
Alma Mang
Hilda Wiedeman
Miss Ethel Boehm Enjoys El Paso Vacation
Miss Ethel Mary Boehm spent a pleasant vacation at El Paso and Carlabad Caverns.
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Ethel Mary Boehm
el Paso
Carlabad Caverns
Taylor Bunting Visits Boehm and Bunting Home
Taylor Bunting of San Antonio is visiting in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Boehm and Mrs. Lee Bunting.
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Taylor Bunting
San Antonio
Ed. Boehm
Lee Bunting
Svoboda Visits Danbury With Pavlicek Family
Mrs Anton Svoboda joined Mr and Mrs John Pavlicek of Shiner for a weekend visit to Danbury Saturday and Sunday.
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Anton Svoboda
John Pavlicek
Shiner
Danbury
Yoakum and Hallettsville Couples Visit in Moulton
Mr and Mrs Edwin von Lienen of Yoakum and Mr and Mrs Julius Holubee of Hallettsville visited in Moulton Sunday.
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Edwin von Lienen
Yoakum
Julius Holubee
Hallettsville
Moulton
Mrs Richter and Misses Richter Visit Houston and West Columbia
Mrs W K Richter and Miss Alma Mang and Miss Anita Richter spent several days in Houston and West Columbia last week visiting relatives and enjoying local sights.
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W. K. Richter
Alma Mang
Anita Richter
Houston
West Columbia
Mrs Claude Hoover and Jewel Hoover return to El Paso
Mrs Claude Hoover and her daughter Jewel Hoover have left for El Paso after a pleasant visit with relatives and friends here.
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Claude Hoover
Miss Jewel
el Paso
The Soil Productive and Prosperity Through Better Farming
A farmer urges maintaining soil productivity to ensure future profits. He emphasizes livestock, manure conservation, growing legumes, and using super phosphate and commercial fertilizers. He argues for value-added outputs and soil restoration as foundations of agriculture and national prosperity.
Mr and Mrs Odie Hale Visit Anton Svoboda Home
Mr and Mrs Odie Hale of San Antonio visited the Anton Svoboda home during a stay last week, sharing time with the household and noting hospitality.
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Odie Hale
San Antonio
Anton Svoboda
Fort Sam Houston Sgt Visited Home Folks Last Week
Sgt. Harry Koester of Fort Sam Houston San Antonio was here last week visiting his family and friends in the area.
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Sgt
Harry Koester
Fort Sam Houston
San Antonio
Army recruiter Sgt. Schmitz visits Moulton
Sgt. Gerald F. Schmitz, army recruiting officer from Victoria, stopped in Moulton on Tuesday and made a brief courtesy call at the local office.
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Gerald F. Schmitz
Victoria
Moulton
Reindl Tousignant Wedding Held In Moulton
Dolores Reindl daughter of Mr and Mrs Jim Reindl Jr of Moulton wed Leonel Tousignant son of Mr and Mrs C Tousignant of Hazel Park Michigan on Sunday morning July 12 at St Joseph s Catholic Church in Moulton. The ceremony featured Rev Joseph Kopp with bridesmaids Anita Haas and Elenora Pilat. matron of honor Mrs J C Williams of Yoakum. groomsmen Erwin Fort and Victor Krejci. best man J C Williams. The couple will reside in Corpus Christi after a dinner for relatives.
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Mise Dolores,Reind
Jim Reind! Jr
Moulton
Leonel O. Tousignant
St Joseph’s Catholic Church
Rev
Joseph Kopp
Misa Anita Haas
Elenora Pilat
J. C. Williams
Yoakum
Erwin Fort
Victor Krejci
Tousignant
Moulton High School
McCroy’s
Corpus Christi
Mr. Tousignant
Hazel Park High School
Detroit
Michigan
Naval Air Station
Selzer Arrives Safely From Great Britain
Werner Selzer in the service of Uncle Sam cables from Great Britain to report he arrived safe and well. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Ford Selzer of near Moulton.
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Werner Selzer
Uncle Sam
Great Britain
Ford Selzer
Moulton
Scrap rubber drive leads in Moulton and Lavaca county totals
A total of 62 000 pounds of scrap rubber was collected in Moulton during the campaign which closed on the night of July 10. Collections in Lavaca county totaled 359 616 pounds.
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Moulton
Lavaca
Pete Liberda Campaign Tour Hits Moulton
Pete Liberda of Hallettsville visited Moulton on Tuesday to drum up support for his candidacy for Lavaca County district clerk.
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Pete Liberda
Hallettsville
Lavaca County
Moulton
Mrs Cinadr Recovers After Prolonged Illness
Mrs. Frank A. Cinadr has been very ill for some time but is now gradually regaining her health. Her many friends wish for a complete recovery at the earliest possible time.
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Frank A. Cinadr
Mrs. Ramsower Returns Home From Kotze Visit
Mrs. Irving Ramsower and her children returned to Mathis on Tuesday after visiting Mrs. Erna Kotze. A daughter, Miss Alice, stayed for a longer visit at Kotze's home.
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Irving Ramsower
Mathis
Erna Kotzebue
Alice
Citizens Support USO Fund Drive in Moulton Area
Citizens of Moulton and nearby communities contribute generously to the USO fund to provide entertainment for service men. The drive is ongoing and all donations will be gratefully accepted.
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Moulton and Vicinity
USO
Sgt and Mrs Faltisek Visit Home Folks
Sgt. and Mrs. Alvin Faltisek of Camp Claiborne Louisiana came in the other week for a brief visit with home folks. Sgt. Faltisek has returned to his camp but Mrs. Faltisek is visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. William Winkenwaarder.
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Alvin Faltisek
Camp Clairborne
Louisiana
Sgt. Faltisek
Mrs. Faltisek
William Winkenwaerder
Local Visitors From San Antonio Call on Fehrenkamps
Mr and Mrs Bill Ullrich and Mrs Louis Niebuhr and daughter Mary Louise of San Antonio visited Mr and Mrs Louis Fehrenkamp on Sunday They also paid respects to Mrs Rud Filip who had surgery at Shiner hospital last week Tuesday
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Bill Ullrich
Louis Niebuhr
Mary Louise
San Antonio
Louis Fehrenkamp
Rud. Filip
Shiner Hospital
Elderly Resident Delivers Pleasant Call at Local Sanctum
E Bowe aged 85 who lives several miles east of town paid a pleasant and profitable call last week. Although past the four and a half score mark he moves about well and will be 86 in November.
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E. Bowe
Mr. Bowe
Tires Available For Farm Machinery
Tires and tubes will be made available under certain conditions to purchasers of new and rebuilt tractors farm implements and other vehicles sold without tires. Purchasers must file affidavits from the seller with the local rationing board explaining the reason for delivery without tires.
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Washington
OPA
Moulton Summer School Opens Session
Supt. Stanley F. Cernosek of Moulton Public Schools returned from Austin where he attended UT summer session. He opened a summer school this week for students seeking to makeup work or take new courses.
Moulton Man Named to Lavaca War Rationing Board
Hon. Mark McGee state director of the Office of Price Administration named Geo r a von Lienen as a member of the Lavaca County War Rationing Board.
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Mark McGee
Office of Price Administration
Geora von Lienen
Lavaca County
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Cedar Springs
Henkhaus
Ladies Aid Meeting
Agriculture Department
Moulton Bay
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