Della Polly Laqua Weds Alvin Stewart in Moulton Ceremony
Miss Della Polly Laqua and Alvin Stewart were married in a double ring ceremony on June 2 at St Joseph Catholic Church in Moulton. The bride wore chantilly lace and satin with a cathedral train. the groom a navy suit. Attendants included Evelyn Simcik and William Barta. The couple, both from Texas, honeymooned briefly after a reception at the bride's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Della Polly Laqua
Ernest Laqua
Moulton
Alvin Stewart
Flatonia
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
Joseph Kopp
Chantilly
Evelyn Simcik
William Barta
Joan Trojacek
Marcelline Pavlicek
Dorothy Charba
Ann Nell Jungbauer
Eugene Laqua
Jimmie Holuf
Tony Pulkrabek
Emil Kuropata
Rudy Nesista
Willie Weidel
Cotton Grove
Henkhaus
Stewart
Flatonia High Schoo
Texas A. and M. College
Brazos County
D.A.V
Texas Legislature Adopts At Large 1952 Congress Seat
The 52nd Texas Legislature adjourned, Texas will elect one congressman at large in 1952 due to no new districts. Redistricting will challenge the next session. Washington reports indicate new tax money is needed to curb inflation as taxes continue rising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Washington
Converse Liederkranz Celebrates Sixtieth Anniversary Festival
In Converse Texas on Sunday a Salartrillo Liederkranz song circle marked its 60th anniversary with a festival. About 100 members form the society and groups from nearby towns joined in the celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Converse
Texas
Salartrillo Liederkranz
Song Circle
San Antonio
Truman Texas Merged Into Mesquite City
Due to a severe water shortage Truman Texas has merged with Mesquite. Mesquite extended its city limits by two miles to absorb Truman. Reports say President Truman sent congratulations to Mesquite's city administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Truman
Texas
Mesquite
State 4 H dress revue at College Station
The Annual State 4 H dress revue will be held at College Station June 26. Clothing specialists from the Extension Service of A and M College report 145 garments entered for judging in the final revue. Miss Darlene Pelech of Moulton who won first place in Hallettsville will participate in the state revue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Station
Extension Service
A. and
M. College
Darlene Pelech
Moulton
Hallettsville
Texas Boys State to Convene in Austin for Government Training
A total of 476 boys from 200 Texas communities will attend the Boys State meeting in Austin from June 17 to 27. Moulton will send two delegates one sponsored by the Geier family and another by the American Legion Post with training in practical state government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Austin
Moulton
The
Geier
American Legion Post
Moulton Lions Club
Death of Texas newspaperman Ben F. Harigel at La Grange
Ben F. Harigel, 74, longtime LaGrange Journal publisher, died at La Grange June 6 after illness. Burial was in LaGrange. He earned fame as a leading Texas newspaper man, retiring years ago due to health. Survived by widow son two grandchildren and one brother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben F. Harigel
Texas
LaGrange
Harigel
LaGrange Journal
The
Eagle
Darilek Family Welcomes Baby Valerie Lynn
Mr and Mrs Ernest Darilek of Victoria announce the birth of a daughter at Wagner Hospital Shiner on June 5. The newborn Valerie Lynn weighs 7 pounds 14 ounces and was baptized June 6 with sponsors Mrs Allyne Haas and Benjamin Darilek. The mother is Georgie Anderle of Moulton, the child’s grandparents are Mr and Mrs Joe Anderle and Mrs Frank Darilek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Darilek
Victoria
Wagner Hospital
Shiner
Valerie Lynn
Georgie Anderle
Moulton
Joe Anderle
Frank Darilek
Allyne Haas
Benjamin Darilek
Barbara Pundt to Represent Moulton at Gonzales Fryer Frolic
The Chamber of Commerce reports Miss Barbara Ann Pundt daughter of Mr and Mrs Ed Pundt will represent Moulton at the Gonzales Fryer Frolic Melvin Pilsner will serve as her escort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Barbara Ann Pundt
Ed. Pundt
Moulton
Melvin Pilsner
Lavaca Farmers Win $122,921 in Government PMA Payments
Lavaca County PMA reports 1950 activity with 2,200 farmers using terraces on 76 farms totaling 500,000 feet. Farmers applied 4.5 million pounds of phosphate and seeded winter legumes. Government payments for the year reached $122,921.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lavaca County
PMA
Lions Club Sets Ladies Night at June Meeting
Fifteen members of the Moulton Lions Club met last week and voted to hold all future meetings at night. Gus G. Fisbeck reported on the district convention in Austin. Ladies Night will coincide with officer installation at the June 21 meeting. The club agreed to sponsor a softball team with the American Legion Post and others entering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton Lions Club
Gus G. Fisbeck
Austin
Lions Club
American Legion Post
Moulton Eagle
Houston Hosts Texas A and M Students for Summer Course
Edward James Kolar and Oscar Darilek Jr., students at Texas A and M College, are taking a summer course at the University of Houston and will return to A and M next fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward James Kolar
Oscar Darilek Jr
Texas A. and
M. College
University of Houston
Two New Daughters Born at Dr Hugo Strieder Hospital
Mr and Mrs Erwin Biehunk e of Moulton welcomed a daughter Gayl Lynn born Saturday June 9 at 5 40 PM weighing seven pounds five ounces. Mr and Mrs Louis P Latsky welcomed a daughter Barbara Jean born Saturday June 2 weighing seven pounds at Dr Hugo J Strieder Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erwin Biehunke
Moulton
Hugo Strieder
Gayl Lynn
Louis P. Latsky
Barbara Jean
Dr. Hugo J. Strieder Hospital
Kocian Couple Announce Nine Pound Eight Ounce Son
County Commissioner and Mrs Henry Kocian of Moulton announce the birth of their son Allen Mark at Hospital on Tuesday June 5 He weighs nine pounds eight ounces and is their first child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Kocian
Moulton
Hugo Strieder
Allen Mark
Birth of Catherine Ann Pietsch in Texas
T. Sgt. and Mrs. Alves Pietsch of Waco Texas welcome a daughter born Sunday June 10. Catherine Ann weighs six pounds four ounces. Mother Dorothy Manning is daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wilbert Manning of Moulton. Father is son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Pietsch of Moulton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Sgt
Alves Pietsch
Waco
Texas
Catherine Ann
Dorothy Manning
Wilbert Manning
Moulton
Fred Pietsch
Wenske-Hallas Exchange Vows in Weimar Wedding Ceremony
The couple wed Monday June 4 in Weimar with Rev. officiating. Bride wore white satin gown with cathedral train and heart crown. groom and families attended. After the ceremony a reception at the bride’s parents and a Praha Hall dance followed, then a wedding trip through Eastern states. They will reside at 1214 Estella Street, Houston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Janecka
Dorothy Hollas
Georgia Wenske
Gladys Hollas
James Janecky
Wilfred Wick
Walter Schneider
Kenneth Hollas
Dennis Wayne Garris
Charlotte Ann Janecka
Reinhold Hollas
Melvin Wenske
Praha
Estella Street
Houston
Texas
Moulton Woman Bertha Hewitt Dies at 80
Mrs. Bertha Hewitt, 80, died at Jerry Novak's home in Schulenburg after a lingering illness. Funeral services were held in Schulenburg, with burial in Frelsburg Catholic Cemetery. Survived by five daughters Mrs. William Harms, Mrs. Annie Novak of Yoakum, Mrs. Lillie Barnes of New Braunfels, Mrs. Otto Noak of Moulton, Mrs. Clara Mc Roy of San Antonio, one son Ed Moeller of Schulenburg, and many grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Hewitt
Jerry Novak
Schulenburg
Frelsburg
William Harms
Annie Novak
Yoakum
Lillie Barnes
New Braunfels
Otto Noak
Moulton
Clara McRoy
San Antonio
Ed. Moeller
Gonzales Ladies Dominate Moulton In Softball Clash
The Gonzales team defeated Moulton 14 to 0 at Gonzales Friday night in Guadalupe Valley Softball League action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton
Guadalupe Valley Softball League
Gonzales
Hugo Raab 58 Laid to Rest in Shiner Catholic Rites
Hugo Raab aged 58 died Tuesday at 3 30 am after a three year illness. He was born in Lavaca County on June 2 1893 and lived in Oak Grove before moving to Shiner in 1948. Funeral services were held June 6 at Roeder Funeral Home with a Requiem High Mass at Shiner Catholic Church and burial in Shiner Catholic Cemetery. He was survived by his wife Minnie Ullmann two sons Walter and Herbert a daughter Doris Bevan and many relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugo Raab
Shiner
Mr. Raab
Lavaca County
Oak Grove
Roeder
Shiner Catholic
Stanley A. Petry
Edgar Raab
Lester Ullmann
Edmund B. Roeder
August Wenske
Franklin Billimek
Clarence Raab
Raab
Minnie Ullmann
Augusta Raab
San Antonio
Walter A. Raab
Herbert Raab
Moulton
Victor
Doris) Bevan
Houston
Blucher Lodge No
Herman
Moulton Softball Schedule and Meeting Notice
A meeting for boys under eleven to join baseball is set at Lions Club Field on Tuesday June 19. Four league teams Lions Chamber of Commerce VFW and Legion will practice Friday night with sponsors assigned. Upcoming games list Lions VFW Legion C of C and other matchups through July 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions Club
Lions
Chamber of Commerce
Legion
The Moulton Eagle Raises Subscription Rate
The Moulton Eagle will charge $2.50 per year starting July 1, 1951, due to rising production and mailing costs. Renewals at the old rate accepted before that date. Newsprint and post office rate increases push publishers to pass the small cost to readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton Eagle
Post Office Department
Darilek Family Reunion Held in Moulton
The Second Annual Frank and Emilie Darilek reunion was at the V F W Hall in Moulton on Sunday June 10. A dinner, songs, and a speech by Frank Bolf of Floresville followed. Attendees came from Floresville Shiner Houston Poth and Dallas area relatives listed by households.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank and
Emilie Darilek
V. F. W. Hall
Moulton
Frank Bolf
Floresville
Emil Miculka
Frank Boff
Peter Roemer
Mary Louise
Nora Jean
Johnny. Shiner
Alvin Darilek
Otto Turek
Michael
Billy
John Stanek
Arnold Stanek
John Darilek
Laddie Darilek
Edwin Darilek
Dennis
Houston
John Turner
Kent Grant
Poth
Victor Miculka
Charles
Nancy
Rudy Schonefeld
Neal
Ned
Frank Kouba
Erwin
Gilbert
Margie Nell
F. J. Jilek
Miscellaneous Shower Held for Miss Martha Haas
A miscellaneous shower honored Miss Martha Marie Haas at the Lutheran Educational Building on Saturday at three o clock. Guests included Miss JaNell Pietsch and others who assisted in unwrapping gifts and hosting. About fifty guests enjoyed refreshments as she received many gifts. Hostesses were Mrs. Edgar Henrichs Mrs. Marvin Haase and Miss Anita Windecker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Marie Haas
Lutheran Educational Building
Jamek Pietsch
Renee Merrem
Anita Windecker
Clyde Meyer
Willian
Miculka
JaNell Pietsch
Charlotte Wilmouth
Laverna Bigott
Edgar Henrichs
Marvin Haase
Hruska Chupik Family Reunion Reported Near Fayetteville
The Hruska Chupik families met last Sunday three miles east of Fayetteville at Rock Hill. A noon barbecue preceded pleasant conversations. A 2 30 PM business meeting with Lad Hruska presiding elected officers and planned next year’s gathering in Fayetteville. Attendees included Emil Jaluska and family Gus Fisbeck family Francis Fisbeck and Ladaruska family Eugene Everett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hruska
Haase Bigott Wedding Rites in Zion Lutheran Church
Miss Martha Marie Haase and Wilfred Bigott unite in a June wedding at Zion Lutheran Church with Rev. K Win deque r officiating. Attendants include Laverna Bigott and Herbert Roy Haase. The couple will reside in Dubuque Iowa after a Texas and Iowa education line.
Helweg Receives B S Degree at University of Houston
Lt Daniel Leon Helweg son of Mr and Mrs Leon J Helweg of Richmond Texas earned a Bachelor of Science in chemistry from the University of Houston on June 4 after a three year four year program. He earned twenty six A grades and twelve B grades then, since March 24, he has been stationed at Fort Bliss as an artillery school instructor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Leon Helweg
Leon J. Helweg
Richmond
Texas
University of Houston
Fort Bliss
Artillery
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Ernest Darileks
Barbara Pundt
Lavaca
Wenske-Hallas
Moulton Softball Committee
V. F. W. Legion
C.of C
C. Legion
C. of C. Lions
Legion Vs. C. of C. V. F. W
of C
Legion _ V. F. W
Chamber
Darilek
Martha Marie Haase
H. W. Haase
Wilfred Bigott
Oscar Bigott
Pasadena
Zion Lutheran Church
Rev
K. Windecker
Herbert Roy Haase
Texas Lutheran College
Seguin
Joske’s of Texas
Deer Park High School
Deer Park
Wartburg Seminary
Dubuque
Iowa
Helweg
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