Three Baseball Games Entertain Sunday Crowd
On Sunday results Texaco beat Firemen 10 to 4 with a 6th inning surge. Kamensky beat the High School Boys 11 to 7. Evergreen edged the Lions by one run after the Lions tied late. Future games include Brotherhood vs Firemen, Oak Grove vs Kamensky, and a Ladies absence until Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texaco
Firemen
Kamensky
Evergreen
Lions
Brotherhood
Oak Grove
Boy Scouts
Boursville
Fifth U.S. Army Takes Rome as War Signal Opens
The Fifth U S Army occupies Rome on Sunday morning marking the Axis capital’s fall. Rome’s surrender signals a major milestone as Allied forces advance in the campaign. Appeals rise to back the attack and boost war bond sales.
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Rome
Forces of
Liberation
Fifth War Loan Campaign Quotas Announced
On June 12 the campaign begins and will run through July 8 with a national quota of 16 million dollars. Texans are assigned 464 million dollars, Lavaca county 705 thousand dollars, and Moulton 95 thousand dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thorugh
Lavaca County
Moulton
Morgenthau Opens Fifth War Loan Drive in Texarkana
Secretary Henry Morgenthau Jr. will officially open the Fifth War Loan campaign in Texarkana on June 12 marking the first time a drive begins outside Washington. The event signals a nationwide push to finance war needs with local participation and public appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texarkana
Secretary of the Treasury
Henry Morgenthau Jr
Community notices request citizen tips for Eagle publication
The Eagle invites readers to submit news items by mail telephone or in person. All communications must be signed by the contributor though the name will not be published.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Eagle
Mansfield Faces Four Opponents in Ninth District Primary
Veteran congressman J. J. Mansfield seeks re nomination in Texas Ninth District with four challengers George P. Barron of Yoakum Charles Krueger of Bellville L J Sulak of La Grange and Ben H Faber of Eagle Lake. Mansfield has served 27 years in Congress. Barron is a school man Krueger a flying instructor Sulak a state senator and publisher. Faber’s occupation is not yet known.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Mansfield
George P. Barron
Yoakum
Charles Krueger
Bellville
L. J. Sulak
la Grange
Ben H. Faber
Eagle Lake
Mansfield
Congress
Barron
Krueger
Sulak
Faber
Political conventions loom as Roosevelt and Dewey vie for renomination
In Chicago both major parties plan national conventions this summer to nominate president and VP. Roosevelt has enough pledged delegates for a fourth term though indications point toward Dewey as the Republican standard bearer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Windy City
Chicago
Roosevelt
Dewey
Woman Launches Bid for Democratic Gubernatorial Nomination
Minnie Fisher Cunningham of Walker County enters the Democratic primary for governor. A long-time state affairs figure, she led suffrage in 1918, farms 1,200 acres, backs farm programs for wartime food production, and previously worked with the A and M College Extension Service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Fisher Cunningham
Walker County
Cunningham
A. and M. College Extension Service
Rainfall totals 17 94 inches for five months
Weather watcher W K Richter tallies 17.94 inches of rain for the first five months of the year. Monthly breakdown shows January 6.02 inches February 0.83 inch March 4.22 inches April 1.31 inches May 5.56 inches.
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W. K. Richter
Convention Attendees from Moulton Lutheran Church
Rev. K Windecker and G J Bohnenkamp attended the Texas District American Lutheran Church convention held in Seguin last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. Windecker
Moulton
Miss Ora Willis Janszen Leaves to Attend Summer Term
Miss Ora Willis Janszen assistant teacher at Boursville school for two terms has gone to San Marcos to attend the summer term of the Southwest Texas State Teachers College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ora Willis Janszen
Boursville
San Marcos
Southwest Texas State Teachers College
Seaman Paul Tyler Promoted to First Class
Paul Tyler a seaman second class based in San Diego California earned promotion after completing his schooling on May 26 He is the son of Mr and Mrs A H Tyler of Moulton Alabama
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Tyler
San Diego
California
A. H. Tyler
Moulton
Soldier receives Good Conduct Medal at Fort Knox
Sgt. Daniel Berkenhoff stationed at Fort Knox Kentucky receives the Good Conduct Medal. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Emil Berkenhoff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Berkenhoff
Fort Knox
Kentucky
Emil Berkenhoff
Teacher Attends Summer Term in San Marcos
Mrs. Robert Saliger of Gonzales and fellow Sam and Will Moore High School staff member travels to San Marcos for the Southwest Texas State Teachers College summer session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Saliger
Gonzales
Sam and
Will Moore
San Marcos
Southwest Texas State Teachers College
Ireland Return for Pfc Joe Krhovjak on fur lough
From Ireland Pfc. Joe Krhovjak returns home for fur lough after seven months overseas service. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Joe Krhovjak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pfc
Joe Krhovjak
Ireland
Second Front Opened Tuesday in Western Europe Invasion
The invasion of Western Europe by American and Allied Forces began Tuesday morning with four thousand vessels and eleven thousand planes sweeping toward the French coast between La Havre and Cherbourg. Beach heads formed, inland progress followed with little enemy resistance while Mayor Fehrenkamp declared a prayer hour and suspended business, as residents prayed for safety and speedy victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western
Europe
la Havre
Cherbourg
Elo C. Fehrenkamp
Lavaca County Poultrymen Asked to Produce 5,292,255 Dozen Eggs
Lavaca county poultrymen are urged by the government to raise about 5,292,255 dozen eggs this year as their contribution to the Food for Victory program announced by the National Defense Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lavaca County
National Defense Committee
The Thunder of Invasion Calls for Total War Effort
A home-front plea urges every American to redouble efforts in all war programs. Citizens are asked to buy extra bonds conserve waste paper and fats and increase Red Cross donations to accelerate victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
God
Pioneer Resident of Flatonia Area Dies
Ludwig Freytag, 70, a Fayette county pioneer, died at home Sunday night. Survived by wife, two daughters, three sons. Burial in City Cemetery Tuesday afternoon with Rev. Peterson officiating.
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Flatonia
Brother of John Freytag of Moulton Laid to Rest
The deceased is identified as a brother to John Freytag of Moulton, a fact noted in the obituary and implying close family ties within the Freytag lineage.
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John Freytag
Moulton
College Student Miss Cordelia Boehm Returns Home
Miss Cordelia Boehm who has been at Texas State College for Women in Denton returned home Friday to spend the summer with her parents Mr and Mrs Ed Boehm. She will resume studies next fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cordelia Boehm
Texas State College For Women At
Denton
Ed. Boehm
Miss Boehm
Tonils and adenoids operation reported for local boy
Jodie Lee Gold son of Mr and Mrs Jodie Gold of near Moulton underwent tonsils and adenoids surgery at Shiner hospital Monday. He is reported to be doing fine.
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Jodie Lee Gold
Jodie Gold
Moulton
Shiner Hospital
Fifth War Loan Ad Materials Reach Readers
The Eagle reports arrival of plates and proofs for the Fifth War Loan drive running from June 12 to July 8. Ads are about thirty inches and include sponsor names. To run an ad, see proof at the office or call telephone number 99 for proof delivery.
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Eagle
Walter Johnson Receives Honorable Discharge
Walter Johnson returned home last week Tuesday after receiving an honorable discharge from army service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Johnson
Baby Joe Brazda Born at Needville Home
A baby boy named Joe Brazda has established headquarters at the home of Mr and Mrs Joe Brazda in Needville. The infant is welcomed as a new arrival to the family and community.
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Joe Brazda
Needville
Joe
Moulton Lions Club Chooses Officers For Next Year
Elo C. Fehrenkamp was elected president of the Moulton Lions Club for the ensuing year. William Miculka Roy Kotzebue and John O Simpson were re elected first second and third vice presidents. Lloyd Jilek secretary Lee Jarosek tail twister Morris S Webb lion tamer Vince Rehmer and R B Papacek board members. Installation set for Thursday June 15. Mrs E J Knesek Sr 77 died in Fayetteville funeral held there yesterday. She was aunt of several Moulton residents. A list of local mourners attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elo C. Fehrenkamp
Moulton Lions Club
William Miculka
Roy Kotzebue
John O.simpson
Lloyd Jilek
Lee Jarosek
Morris S.webb
Vince Rehmer
R.B. Papacek
Local Dairy Closes After Three Years in Moulton
Fred Pietsch, who ran a dairy in Moulton for the past three years, announces the business will discontinue as of May 31. He has sold the dairy herd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Pietsch
Moulton
Mr. Pietsch
Moulton Man In Hallandia Battle Report
Sgt Fank J Kokas stationed at Salt Lake City transferred to Davis California. He writes he was with the second wave that captured Hallandia and that the Japs ran like rabbits. He notes the men collected plentiful souvenirs from the action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fank J. Kokas
Salt Lake City
Davis
California
Fireman William Miculka Attends College Station School
William Miculka of the Moulton Fire Department attended the annual firemen's school at College Station last week. He reports a large attendance and a good program.
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William Miculka
Moulton
College Station
Lavaca Woman Named Luther League Secretary
Miss Doris Randon of Hallettsville was elected secretary of the state Luther League of the American Lutheran Church at the Seguin convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lavaca
Luther League
Doris Randon
Hallettsville
State
The
American Lutheran Church
Seguin
Buck Sherry Recovering After Italian Front Wound
Staff Sgt. Buck Sherry is recuperating in San Antonio after a recent operation. He is the son of Mrs. J. L. Meyer and the grandson of Mr and Mrs. John Parker. Sherry was wounded in action on the Italian battle front.
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Buck Sherry
San Antonio
J. L. Meyer
John Parker
Sherry
Lunch and Tea by Lutheran Ladies' Aid Society
The Lutheran Ladies' Aid Society held its regular monthly meeting at the hall last Thursday afternoon. Lunch was served with sandwiches cake and tea as they thanked The Eagle staff.
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Lutheran Ladies’ Aid Society
Eagle
Infantry Day Observed June 15 in Texas Proclaimed
Austin May 30. June 15 is Infantry Day in Texas, asked by Governor Coke R. Stevenson to honor the foot soldier. The proclamation cites the infantry as the queen of battles, noting Italy’s ground operations prove the point and praising the soldier for taking and holding ground.
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Austin
Texas
Coke R. Stevenson
Italy
Medal for Bravery Awarded to Sgt Luksovsky
Sgt. Charles Luksovsky and his wife visited home folks here after he returned from the Italian front with the 36th Division. He received a medal for bravery and gallantry in action and reported to the Southern Reassignment Center at Ft. Sam Houston this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Luksovsky
Commanche
Luksovsky
Italy
Ft. Sam Houston
Gus Strauss Re-elected State Deputy of K C
Gus J. Strauss of Austin formerly of Lavaca County was unanimously re elected state deputy of the Knights of Columbus at the Austin convention last week. The next convention will be held in Amarillo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gus J. Strauss
Austin
Lavaca County
Knights of Columbus
Amarillo
Auto Use Tax Stamps Available at Post Office
Federal automobile use tax stamps for the fiscal year begin ning on July 1 may now be purchased at the post office. The tax is $5 and the stamp must be affixed to the car not later than July 1.
State clears $25 per capita school fund amid warrants payout
Austin reports the release of school warrants totaling 3,022,410 dollars, liquidating the entire 25 dollar current per capita apport tionment. State Superintendent L. A. Woods announced the funding completion on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
L. A. Woods
Also Mentioned on This Page
E. J. Knesek
Fayetteville
G. G. Fisbéck
Emil Jalufka
A. A. Bettinardi
Gus Fisbeck
Childen
Vlasta Bernadetti
Ignat Jalufka
Hallandia
Gus Strauss
K.C
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