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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1946
Page
1
The Moulton City Council appointed E. A. Oehl to fill the unexpired term of Vladike Boehm who died. Oehl is a progressive local businessman, active in the Fire Department and the Lions Club, and is regarded as a valuable addition to the city board.
Since schools opened last September about 10 percent of Texas teachers have resigned to take better paying jobs. Officials say the only solution is adequate salaries to stop the exodus and keep qualified teachers in classrooms.
The text marks Old Glory at 169 years and notes June 14 1777 as the Stars and Stripes adoption by the Continental Congress. It describes the flag as a symbol of liberty and justice for all and honors its presence over the land and the home of the brave.
Kerrville Bus Co announces new schedule effective February 22 with routes between Flatonia and Moulton. Departures include 6:40 AM southbound and 5:45 PM northbound from Flatonia, plus other listed times.
Bus service starts June 1 from Moulton daily except Sunday at 6 10 A M and at 12 04 P M direct to Victoria Yoakum. Other departures include 2 07 P M direct to North and 11 50 A M direct from 12 55 P M stops at Moulton Saturdays only. Evening service 4 37 P M from Victoria via Cuero and 5 50 P M stops at Moulton daily except Saturday and Sunday. Kotzebue Drug Co Agt Moulton Texas Phone 75.
Barbara Netardus daughter of Mr and Mrs Anton Netardus of Wied married Louis Pavlas Jr son of Mr and Mrs Louis Pavlas near Moulton at St Marys Catholic Church on May 27 with Rev Joseph Pustka officiating. The bride a graduate of St Ludmila Academy Shiner and Southwest Texas Teachers College San Marcos holds a B S. The groom was discharged from the army after four years with three years overseas. They will reside in Moulton where Pavlas works for R B Papacek merchant.
Vacation Bible school is held at the Lutheran church this week and next. Teachers include Mrs. Tom Beale for beginners Mrs. Malvin Merrem for primary Mrs. K Win decker for juniors and Rev. K Windecker for Bible lessons. School runs from 8:30 in the morning to 11:30. Children of any church are welcome.
A J Darilek announces candidacy for re election to the office of justice of the peace in Lavaca county Precinct 6. He asks Democratic voters for support in the July 27 primary and pledges to continue diligent service if re elected.
The Riske family expresses sincere thanks to all who assisted during the illness and after the death of their daughter Darcy Dean Riske. They thank Rev. K Windecker for sympathy and those who brought flowers. Mr. and Mrs. Milton Riske
Price Daniel launches statewide campaign for Attorney General with a City Music Hall rally in Houston on June 17. World War II heroes will speak on a 8 30 to 9 00 P M radio program broadcast across the Texas Quality and State networks. Supporters from nearly 200 counties expected to attend.
The Yoakum Tomato Celebration opened Thursday and runs through Saturday. Edith Kubenka, daughter of Mr and Mrs Joe Kubenka Jr, was selected by the Moulton Lions Club to represent Moulton as duchess with escort Henry Schoenfeld. Renee Merrem, daughter of Mr and Mrs Malvin Merrem, is the junior duchess with escort Boyce Manning.
Mr and Mrs Henry Bohnen kamp and Mrs J W Nachlin ger of San Antonio spent the week end with the home folks here.
Mrs Raymond Krejci receives a cablegram from Sgt Raymond Krejci saying he will arrive in the States soon. Mr and Mrs E Valenta return to California after visiting Mrs R Valenta and relatives. Elo Pavlicek goes to Megargel to visit his aunt Mrs M Brom and attend a cousin's wedding. Judge Oscar Shoemake and son Travis of Hallettsville stop at The Eagle office en route to Flatonia. Ad Boening of Fredericksburg visits Moulton seeking carpenters to repair hail storm damage.
Aaron Pietsch celebrated his fifth birthday Monday at the parental home. Mr and Mrs Fred Pietsch hosted and a group of his young friends attended. Refreshments were served.
Emmett A. Dreyer and his daughter Patricia Ann 16 of Austin were killed when their plane crashed into a field near Austin Friday morning. They were buried at Shiner Saturday afternoon with Moulton undertaker Carl Smith assisting. Dreyer was an instructor at an Austin flying field.
The Future Homemakers summer class met June 1 1946 with 18 of 20 members present to discuss summer projects. Officers elected were Rose Nell Orts president Dorothy Pyland vice president Nell Jean Johnson secretary and Etta Lockwell reporter. A second meeting June 8 had 10 members due to weather. Officers for 1946 47 were named president Majorie Papacek, vice president Martha Haase, secretary Jeanette Jaluska, treasurer Dorothy Pyland with other officers to follow after school starts.
The Moulton Lions Club elected A. J. Dazilek as president for the coming year at its Thursday meeting at Pundt's Place. Officers named include J. T. Jaeggli first vice president, R. B. Papacek second vice president, Marvin Merrem third vice president, James T. Jaeggli Jr. secretary, Dr. M. M. Wagner treasurer, E. A. Oehl lion tamer, Lee Jarosek tail twister, and directors William Miculka, J. L. Meyer, and E. E. Eberhard. The club also donated $10 to the American Legion National Endowment fund. Officers begin duties at July's first meeting.
Edwin and Mrs Knox of Rosenberg spent Sunday with the Gibsons. Charles Gibson joined the trip back to Rosenberg for a few days. Gladys Cervenka returns to The Eagle after a two month absence due to an accident and says work feels like home. Numerous relatives from Westhoff Corpus Christi Houston Shiner Austin and Moulton gathered at Mrs Valenta’s home.
The Old Moulton Church revival closes with strong attendance despite rain. Pastor Rev C E Bottorff reports growing interest. Darcy Dean Riske 21 days died in Yoakum hospital. Funeral at Oehl in Moulton with interment in Moulton City Cemetery. Sympathy extended to Milton and family.
Moulton Lodge No. 298 A F and A M elected officers at its Saturday night regular meeting Donald Bunting as worshipful master Louis J Fehrenkamp as secretary Victor O Fehrenkamp as treasurer James T Jaeggli Jr as senior warden Weldon L Knape as junior warden and W K Richter as tiler.
Oscar Lee Bunting, a former Moulton resident, lost his right leg at a San Antonio hospital last week due to hardening of the arteries. He is the son of Mrs. Lee Bunting and brother of Donald Bunting of Moulton. His wife Mary Albrecht is the daughter of Mrs. Helen Albrecht of Moulton.
Willard Janssen GM 3 c, grandson of Mrs. John Will berg of Moulton, has been discharged after 15 months in Japan Okinawa and other stations. He returns home to Converse with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Henry Janssen.
Rebecca Halliburton daughter of Mr and Mrs A F Halliburton had her tonsils removed last week at Renger Hospital in Hallettsville. She is getting along nicely.
Mrs Mary Fisbeck submitted to an operation at the Renger Hospital in Hallettsville Thursday of last week. She is recovering nicely.
Miss Dolores Ducho and Alfonse Bartek were married at St. Josephs Catholic Church in Moulton with Rev. Joseph Kopp officiating. Bridesmaids Evelyn Ducho and Lucy Bartek wore blue and pink. attendants Frankie Dari lek and Edgar Ducho. The couple's reception was at the bride's home followed by a dance at Herman Park Hall. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John A. Ducho, is a Moulton High School graduate and former E. and R. employee. The groom, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bartek, served overseas in World War II and is now stationed in Temple.
The City of Moulton Texas mourns the death of Vladiko Boehm 63 longtime City Council member since 1937. The council expresses deep regret and orders copies of the resolution to be filed minutes sent to family and published in The Moulton Eagle. City Council Moulton Texas May 20 1946.
Miss GeNelle Jansa of Austin visits the homes of Mr. and Mrs. Malvin Merrem and Mr. and Mrs. Weldon Knape during a social stay.
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