Weimar War Rally Honors Veterans and Jeff Williams Speaker
A Weimar rally gathered in the public school athletic field with Superintendent Mayfield presiding. Hon. Jeff H. Williams spoke on the war effort while 200 local servicemen were named and the crowd saluted Old Glory as the band played the National Anthem.
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Vladike Boehm
J. T. Jaeggis
Stanley F. Cernosek
O. F. Knape
Weimar
Mayfield
Jeff H. Williams
Chickasa
Oklahoma
God Bless
Stores set aside 15 minute wartime bond drive
A Washington dispatch reports that all stores will allocate a 15 minute period on July 1 starting at noon to 2 15 PM to promote selling a total of 1 billion dollars in war bonds during July. Governors will deliver radio talks during this period broadcast in many stores, beginning with bells whistles and other noise making devices.
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Washington Dispatch
Sugar allotments liberalized for home canning
Washington reports liberalized sugar provisions for home canning. Canners receive one pound of sugar for four quarts of finished fruit plus an extra pound per family member for jams jellies and preserves. The amendment aims to prevent waste of fruits and berries and will alert housewives to the expanded ration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Recruitment for Moulton Fire Department Rises
With many members in service and others on sick lists the Moulton fire department seeks quick filling of vacancies. The department must maintain full strength and invites any resident to contact a fire department officer to apply.
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Moulton Fire Department
Fire Department
Newspaper ad space for sale amid election campaigns
The editorial notes candidates for high office fill the paper’s wastebasket with campaign spending on radio and ads in big papers. It states the newspaper space is a trade stock and must be sold for legitimate purposes or the paper cannot survive.
Fire Chief Pundt Seeks Additional Fire Crew Members
Fire Chief Pundt requests twenty men for a fire watching squad and ten for a rescue squad. Men willing to serve in either role should contact Chief Pundt.
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Pundt
Japanese Attack Dutch Harbor Damages Reported
A Japanese air raid struck Dutch Harbor Alaska on Wednesday afternoon involving four bombers and fifteen fighters. Casualties and minor damages were reported by officials based on initial reconnaissance and communications.
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Dutch Harbor
Alaska
Cedar Springs Principal Accepts Elm Creek Post
C. E. Carpenter, Cedar Springs principal for four years, accepted the Elm Creek school principalship. He and his family moved to Elm Creek last week.
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Cedar Springs
Elm Creek
C. E. Carpenter
Cedar Springs School
Elm Cree School
Carpenter
Stavinoha Seeks Lavaca County Attorney Nomination
C. L. Stavinoha of Hallettsville announces his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for Lavaca County attorney. Stavinoha is a familiar figure in the county, having served in the state legislature as county attorney and as county judge.
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C. L. Stavinoha
Hallettsville
Lavaca County
Stavinoha
College Head To Get Honor Degree
President William F. Kraushaar of Texas Lutheran College will receive an honorary doctor's degree at Capital University in Columbus Ohio tomorrow. He has led the college for 13 years.
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Seguin
William F. Kraushaar
Texas Lutheran College
Capital University
Columbus
Ohio
Kraushaar
Lavaca County Youth Enlists in Navy
James F. Burke of Shiner enlists in Class V-2 of the Naval Reserve. After two months of recruit training at a Navy Training Station he will attend a Naval Aviation Machinist School for four months and then be assigned to a Naval Aviation Unit. Burke was among 49 enlistees at the Victoria Navy Recruiting Station in May.
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James F. Burke
Shiner
Naval Reserve
Navy
James
Victoria
Scrap drive to boost salvage efforts this summer
Summer work will expand salvage campaigns as Boy Scouts Girl Scouts and other groups assist local committees in collecting rubber tin steel and copper. Officials urge everyone to participate now to meet shortages and maximize stored materials for reuse.
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Boy Scouts
Girl Scouts
Judge A. J. Darilek Seeks Re election for Precinct 6
Judge A. J. Darilek announces his candidacy for re election as justice of the peace in Precinct No 6 Moulton Lavaca county subject to the democratic primary on July 25 He has served eleven years and pledges fair impartial service and continued diligence if reelected.
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A. J. Darilek
Justice of the Peace
Moulton
Lavaca County
Darilek
Havlik Completes Engineering Degree at A. and M. College
Maurice Havlik son of Mr and Mrs John V Havlik of Moulton completed his mechanical engineering course at A and M College with the class of 1942 He is now employed at Freeport.
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Maurice Havlik
John V. Havlik
Moulton
A. & M. College
Freeport
Fehrenkamp Suffers Foot Injury From Car Step
Henry Fehrenkamp sustained a foot injury Saturday while stepping from his automobile. He has been using crutches and is mending nicely, with officials reporting steady progress.
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Henry Fehrenkamp
Stavinoha seeks Lavaca County attorney post
Judge C L Stavinoha of Hallettsville announces his candidacy for Lavaca County attorney. He cites nearly 40 years in law with past roles as state representative, county attorney, and county judge, and notes fellow attorney William Allen’s military impending retirement. He appeals for votes and support.
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C. L. Stavinoha
Lavaca Uo
William Allen
Wmallen
Lavaca County
Stavinoha
John
Air Corps
Accress
Sam
Brotherhood Convention Here Sunday
The York town Brotherhood Federation will hold a convention at Zion's Lutheran Church this Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock. The event gathers local members for meetings and discussions.
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Brotherhood
Yorktown Brotherhood Federation
Zion’s Lutheran Church
Funeral Held for Fred F Lagier in San Antonio
Mrs. Wm. Miculka attended the funeral of her uncle, Fred F. Lagier, in San Antonio on Monday.
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Wm. Miculka
Fred F. Lagier
San Antonio
Moulton Bay Graduate Lt Edward Petrash Joins U S Forces
Moulton resident Mrs Nell V. Petrash reports her son Lt Edward Petrash, a 1942 graduate in electrical engineering from A and M College, is now serving with U S forces in New Jersey as he joins Uncle Sam.
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Edward Petrash
Nell V. Petrash
Moulton
A. & M. College
Petrash
New Jersey
Uncle Sam
Richard Freeze 69 Buried At Saturn
Richard Freeze died at his home near Nickel on Saturday May 23 and was buried at Saturn the next day. He is survived by a son and a daughter.
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Richard Freeze
Nickel
Saturn
Komensky Bears Defeated by Baursville in Charity Game
The Baursville married men's team beat the Komensky team 12 to 5 at Kubenka's Gin last Sunday. Proceeds totaling 7.60 dollars were donated to the Red Cross.
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Baursville
Komensky
Kubenka
Komenesky
Red Cross
Helwegs Move to Seadrift for Work
Mr. and Mrs. Emil Helweg and their son Floyd left Tuesday to relocate to Seadrift where Mr. Helweg has secured employment.
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Emil Helweg
Floyd
Seadrift
Mr. Helweg
Move to San Antonio for Hugo Boehm at Kelly Field
Hugo Boehm has relocated to San Antonio where he begins employment at Kelly Field. His family plans to join him soon.
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Hugo Boehm
San Antonio
Kelly Field
Mr Wachtendorf heads to Yoakum for tannery job
Move notes that John Wachtendorf and his family left this week for Yoakum where he has accepted employment in the local tannery.
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John Wachtendorf
Yoakum
Insurance Association Meeting Scheduled for June 6
The Moulton Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance Association will hold its annual meeting at the Farmers & Merchant State Bank on Saturday, June 6, at 3 PM.
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Insurance Association
Moulton Farmers Mutua Fire Insurance Association
Farmers & Merchant State Bans
Vogt Family Showcases California Cactus at Eagle Sanctum
Mr and Mrs R J C Vogt stopped at The Eagle sanctum Monday and displayed a California cactus sent by their son Roy Vogt of Logelwood California as a birthday gift for his father.
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R. J. C. Vogt
Eagle Sanctum
California
Roy Vogt
Logelwood
Boyce House Announces Candidacy for Lt Governor
Fort Worth columnist Boyce House, 45, announces Democratic run for Texas lieutenant governor. He has not held public office before and aims to be a strong contender for the position.
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Boyce House of
Fort Worth
Texas
House
Will Join Service Dr Hugo J Strieder
Dr Hugo J Strieder was in Houston last Thursday for business. He has been commissioned a lieutenant in the United States Navy medical corps and will report for duty at San Diego shortly.
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Hugo J. Strieder
Houston
Strieder
Medical Corps
United States Navy
San Diego
Typographical error reverses detective title in police joke
A newspaper notes a misspelling that changes Mr John Doe from detective to detective in the police farce, illustrating how errors creep in during corrections. The quip highlights the humor in misprints and the newsroom’s struggle with accuracy.
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John Doe
State Fair of Texas Postponed for Year
After a thorough survey of conditions the board of directors announces no state fair this year. The grounds and buildings are turned over to the United States government for such use as it may see fit.
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State Fair of
Texas
Dallas
United States
Return Home for J L Johnson After Hospital Stay
Friends report J L Johnson shows considerable improvement and is returning home from the hospital. He formerly lived in old Moulton and has resided near Flatonia for several years.
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J.L. Johnson
Mr. Johnson
Old Moulton
Flatonia
Did You Know About Battleship Planning and Costs
A year is needed to draw plans for a battleship and a carload of blueprints is required for construction. Building a battleship takes three to four years and costs about one dollar per pound.
Declaration of War by Roosevelt Against Axis Allies
President Roosevelt asked Congress for a declaration of war against Hungary Bulgaria and Roumania to join the Axis. Mexico has also declared war against the Axis powers.
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Roosevelt
Hungary
Bulgaria
Roumania
Mexico
Kyle Girl Graduates From Public School Class
Kyle public schools recently graduated a member of the class. Miss Schmeltekopf, daughter of Mr and Mrs William Schmeltekopf, is the granddaughter of Mrs Henry Etlinger of Moulton.
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Merle Schmeltekopf
William Schmeltekopf
Kyle Public Schools
Miss Schmeltekopf
Henry Etlinger
Moulton
Gas Demonstration At Yoakum At Foater Field Victoria
William D. Wachtendorf and Fred Pietsch of Moulton attended a war gas demonstration in Yoakum Wednesday evening last week. Officers from Foater Field in Victoria conducted the instructive program and the event drew local interest.
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William D. Wachtendorf
Fred Pietsch
Moulton
Yoakum
Foater Field
Victoria
House rejects Mansfield pipeline measure in 121 to 85 vote
The House defeated J. J. Mansfield's pipeline plan to move about 200000 barrels of oil daily into the eastern shortage area. Mansfield has not announced if he will push the proposal again.
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J. J. Mansfield
Mansfield
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