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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1944
Page
1
Voters in Moulton showed only about half turnout in the recent democratic primary with 347 of precinct votes participating. The report lists detailed results by office and candidates, noting Roosevelt received two votes while election officers listed.
Gov. Coke R Stevenson and Dr L A Woods of the State Department of Education with the Texas Music Educators Association meet to raise one million dollars for crippled children in Texas. The campaign centers on a series of concerts starting October 23 marking the institution’s founding, with later events to be set by local music educators.
Both major parties nominate standard bearers for the coming presidential campaign. Roosevelt and Truman run for the Democrats versus Dewey and Bricker for the Republicans. The contenders appear more evenly matched than in the two prior campaigns.
Governor Coke R Stevenson designates Friday August 18 as soil conservation emphasis day. Texas hosts over 100 soil conservation districts covering more than 96 million acres. An active program protects basic natural resources.
The state has grown from three freezer locker plants three years ago to 201 now, with 121 under construction. About 25,000,000 pounds of food were stored in lockers last year, signaling rapid expansion and the prospect that every community will run a storage plant.
Help save the life of a man wounded in this struggle for democracy by contributing blood to the American Red Cross Blood Bank. The mobile donor unit is expected to visit Moulton soon. Anyone may donate now at the San Antonio headquarters. Citizens have already donated and many more will volunteer when the mobile unit arrives.
The Moulton Cannery operates daily Monday through Friday and began a summer canning course on May 22. Since opening 4 126 units of food have been canned including vegetables fruits beef chicken tamales pork and beans. Appointments are advised and can be made by calling 946 12.
Results show High School defeated Firemen and Catholic Ladies defeated Lutheran Ladies. Oak Grove versus Boursville was rained out and rescheduled for Sunday July 30 at 2 PM. July 30 lineup includes Texaco versus Evergreen, Lions Club versus Komensky, and Girl Scouts versus Cubs.
Miss Merlene Glory Guidry and Edward A. Jurek wed at Pash Chapel Ellington Field Texas in a double ring ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs C D Guidry of Tucson Arizona. The groom is stationed at Ellington Field in the Army Air Corps and is the son of Mr and Mrs U M Jurek of Flatonia.
Lt. Allen Darilek notifying his parents Judge and Mrs A J Darilek that he arrived in the United States on July 18 after overseas service with the Air Forces. He has completed many missions and earned credits for his efforts.
Cpl Jimmie Luksovsky stationed in Italy writes to his parents Mr and Mrs Frank Luksovsky that he visited the Vatican and spent several hours in St Peter’s Church in Rome noting the Pope’s residence.
The War Department informs Mrs. Louise Derrich that her son Sergeant John R. Derrich was slightly wounded on June 30 in France during the war.
Sgt J C Petrek writes to Mr and Mrs Andrew Petrek from Italy that he is well and getting along okay. He sends several pictures taken there.
In Lavaca County the Democratic primary produced 4790 votes. Marvin D. Fertsch defeated Monte McCord 2496 to 1928 for state representative. Charlie H. Strauss leads for county clerk with 1920 votes. D. L. Hudson 1844. M. A. Hobbs 924. Runoffs set for August. L. J. Sulak tops congressional race with 1877. J. J. Mansfield 1274. George Barron 862. Charles Krueger 236. Faber 82. Runoff expected between Mansfield and Sulak.
Democrats of Moulton held a precinct convention at Judge A J Darilek s office Saturday afternoon O F Knape was elected chairman and Judge A J Darilek secretary Delegates to the county convention meeting at Hallettsville July 29 were elected Darilek Knape Pustejovsky and Ermis Alternates are Mikes Mayer Pustejovsky Oehl Delegates instructed to vote as a unit on all questions before the county convention The convention adopted a resolution endorsing Governor Coke Stevenson s administration and the federal administration and pledging support to Chicago nominees The chair appointed the resolutions committee Judge A J Darilek chairman Albert Ermis and Ed Mikes
R Roy Keaton presents quirky definitions for everyday terms. Each entry playfully redefines a word such as child barber soldier temper with ironic twists. The piece delivers humor through unexpected contrasts and wit.
Fay Autry nominated for county commissioner in Precinct 2 Gonzales County in the Democratic primary Saturday. Precinct 2 joins Lavaca County and part of it is the Moulton trade territory.
Lavaca County youths enter the National Junior Vegetable Growers Association contest. Winners receive a $500 national prize, $200 regional award, ten $100 sectional scholarships and two $25 war bonds. Lillian Roeder and Charles Kram from Shiner are among participants.
William Eilers, longtime Texas educator and former Moulton public schools superintendent, died in Austin last week at age 80. He also served as Lavaca County superintendent for several terms and was related to local officials, including Mrs. G. J. Rohnenkamp of Moulton and W. A. Eilers of Hallettsville.
Mr and Mrs John O Simpson have moved to Dublin Erath county where they will reside Mr Simpson accepts employment as a farm planner for the soil conservation service He was a vocational training teacher in Moulton Public Schools for two terms Friends here regret their departure and extend best wishes to them in their new home.
Fred G Kaiser stationed at Moses Lake army air field Washington has been promoted to corporal. He is assigned to the maintenance department.
Mrs Henry Fehrenkamp, who underwent an operation at Shiner Hospital, is doing fine and came home Sunday.
Miss Marie Motal and Cpl Harvey Krejci wed at St Josephs Catholic Church in a Monday ceremony performed by Rev Joseph Kopp. The bride is a Moulton High School graduate employed by Kotzebue Drug Co. the groom, son of Mr and Mrs Charles Krejei of Shiner, is now stationed in Alabama. Witnesses were Jim Fisch beck and Alvin Krejei.
Stevenson wins renomination for governor in the Democratic primary held Saturday. He secures a majority over eight opponents.
Gov Coke R Stevenson urged young women to enlist in the U S Cadet Nurse Corps designating July 21 to August 21 as U S cadet nurse month in Texas.
The Moulton Girl Scouts sponsored a cakewalk in the high school gym Friday night. Net proceeds totaled $33.50 and will be added to the Girl Scout fund.
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