Josef Sustr 81 Oak Grove resident dies after yearlong illness
Josef Sustr veteran Oak Grove resident for 34 years died Sunday at 3 10 PM after a yearlong illness. Funeral at family home Tuesday at 9 30 AM, with services at St Joseph's Catholic Church and interment at Moulton Catholic Cemetery. Survived by four daughters, three sons, nine grandchildren, one great grandchild.
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Josef Sustr
Oak Grove
St. Joseph’s Catholic
Moulton
Joseph Kopp
Henry
Annie) Petrash
Schulenburg
Janie Sustr
Joe J
Frances) Anderle
John B
Agnes) Kubicek
Shiner
John Sustr
Joe E. Sustr
Jim J. Sustr
After Prayer Comes Action Buy War Bonds Now
The editor urges immediate bond purchases as the next step after prayer, emphasizing real help. The piece notes a Dallas couple welcomed a baby girl named Invasia after a wartime invasion signal, likening the event to the optimistic tone of the time.
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Dallas
Europe
Invasia
Fifth War Loan Drive Opens as Roosevelt Urges Bond Purchases
The drive opened June 12 with President Roosevelt on a national hookup urging the American public to raise 16 billion dollars for the war effort. He notes that some individuals have not yet bought bonds or stamps and calls for everyone to contribute to hasten the war’s end.
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Roosevelt
Flag Day 167th anniversary rally for U S bonds
On June 14, the 167th anniversary of Congress adopting the U S flag. The Stars and Stripes stands for liberty and justice worldwide. Citizens are urged to buy bonds to support the men defending American democracy.
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United States
Congress
Earth
The
Free
Shiner Gazette Publishes Credible Service Men Edition
The Shiner Gazette released a thirty two page service men edition last week. It features pictures of local service members and advertisements from Shiner and nearby businesses. Publishers Mrs. Tillie Fietsam and her son Joe Fietsam express pride in the edition.
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Shiner Gazette
Shiner
Tillie Fietsam
Joe Fietsam
Army drives for Fifth War Loan to raise vast bond funds
An army of volunteers will canvass the country to raise 16 billion dollars for the war effort. Every citizen must play a part as Uncle Sam offers four dollars back for every three invested in war bonds if held for the required period. Buy bonds and keep them.
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Sam
Blood donors urged as Red Cross unit returns to Moulton
The article notes eighty residents donated blood months ago and invites about 200 more to sign up this summer. It emphasizes each pint supports soldiers at the front and frames donation as a vital wartime service.
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Moulton
Red Cross
Words Not Found In Your Dictionary Comedy Bit
R Roy Keaton sketches playfully define roles with a manicurist and fisherman in witty one liners. The piece teases gender norms and workaday terms through punchy reflections on everyday occupations.
Ball Games Rained Out In Weekend Softball Postponements
All softball games were rained out Sunday. The June 11 game was moved to June 18 and the June 18 game to June 25.
Parkinson Knape Wedding Solemnized in Fayetteville
Miss Lois Parkinson and As Wesley W Knape were married in Fayetteville Arkansas on Saturday June 10. The bride, a native of Due West South Carolina, is a daughter of a Presbyterian minister and an airport controller. The groom, son of Mr and Mrs O F Knape of Moulton, earned a B S from SWTST College in 1941 and worked as an airport controller in Charlotte before joining the air forces. They will reside in Fayetteville where Knape trains at the University of Arkansas.
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Lois Parkinson
Wesley W. Knape
Fayetteville
Arkars’s
Due West
South Carolina
O. F. Knape
Moulton
Swtst College
San Marcos
Charlotte
North Carolina
Air Forces
Fayetteville, Ark
As. Knape
University of Arkansas
Adele Knesek
Edwin H. Southard
San Antonio
Joseph Kopp
Edwin J. Knesek
Lohengrin
Pundt’s Place
John Buchek
Harvey J. Buchek
Adele Wallace
Effie Towns
Groom
Albert Healer
Somerset
Texas
Transfers Must Be Made Not Later Than Aug. 1
All parents wishing to send their children to a public school outside their home district must file a transfer application by August 1. A pupil in a county line district may transfer to any district within the county that has jurisdiction, but cannot transfer to districts in other counties unless they adjoin the county line district. Transfers are valid for only one year.
Sheriff McElroy Seeks Re election in Lavaca County
Lavaca county sheriff A P McElroy announces his candidacy for re election in the Democratic primary of July 1944. He says he has investigated all crimes reported and will enforce the law fairly and impartially with capable deputies across the county. He expresses gratitude for support and pledges continued service.
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Lavaca
A. P. McElroy
Getting Along Fine After Hospital Stay
Mrs. W. H. Schodde returns home from Renger Hospital Hallettsville after an operation. She is reported to be getting along fine following her Wednesday discharge.
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W. H. Schodde
Renger
Hallettsville
Texas energy, industry figures spark state chatter
The report notes REA allotments for Texas totaling 482,413,551 dollars. It highlights mass production milestones at Ford Willow Run. It also mentions San Antonio’s growing status as a major Texas city and oil well counts reaching 100,877.
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Texas
San Antonio
Soldier Promoted to Sergeant in Italian Theater
Emil Steinocher receives promotion to sergeant while serving with the armed forces in Italy. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Steinocher.
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Emil Steinocher
Italy
Jacob Steinocher
Red Cross Spends Quarter of Billion in War Years
Washington reports the American Red Cross spent more than a quarter of a billion dollars in goods and services during the first 26 months of the war. The total includes 205.8 million from Red Cross funds and 78.95 million as agent for the government and other agencies, with volunteer services not included. Most expenditures were war related.
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Red Cross
Washington
American Red Cross
Christmas Mail To Men Overseas
The War Department announces plans with the Post Office and Navy to handle overseas Christmas mail. From September 15 to October 15 gifts for men overseas may be mailed if under five pounds and 15 inches in length and girth combined, with a limit of one package per week to the same addressee.
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Post Office
War and Navy Departments
War Department
Old Age Assistance Rolls Report May Losses and June Totals
The Old Age Assistance rolls declined by 733 recipients in May leaving 175 196 to receive 3 729 187 20 in June an average payment of 21 29 up 6 cents. The Blind rolls show little change at 4 685 recipients with 114 024 in total payments and an average 24 34. Aid to Dependent Children rolls gained 319 families and 608 children for June totals of 10 806 families and 23 662 children receiving 227 524 00 in an average payment of 21 06.
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Austin
Texas Lutheran Coach Resigns to Enter Armed Forces
Seguin June 5 W N Corder director of physical education and business instructor at Texas Lutheran College since 1942 has resigned and awaits induction into the armed forces. Previously he taught at Moulton Shiner and Lyford high schools.
Moulton Theatre Changes Hands
John Baros acquired ownership of the Moulton Theatre from Rud Zemlicka and took possession on June 3. He pledges a first class theatre experience for Moulton.
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Moulton Theatre
John Baros
Rud Zemlicka
Baros
Moulton
Lavaca Home Demonstration Council Elects State Delegates
The Lavaca County Home Demonstration Council held its last regular meeting May 27 at City Hall. Delegates were chosen to attend the State Convention in Vernon in August with two elected: Mrs. Fisbeck and Mrs. Brueggmann. The district agent spoke on food spoilage and the resigning agent Mrs. Elizabeth Pfeiffer Sutter will leave June 1, with a new agent starting July 1.
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Lavaca County
Vernon
Texas
Fisbeck
Brueggmann
Miss Smith
Smith
Moulton Bay Receives Distinguished Unit Badge
Cpl. Hubert H. Hoepfl of Moulton Texas earns the Distinguished Unit Badge after his 15th AAF B 24 Liberator group received a Presidential citation for a low level raid on Ploesti Romania oil fields last August. The badge honors the unit that participated in the mission.
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15Th Army Air Force
Hubert H. Hoepfl
John Hoepfl
Moulton
Texas
15Th Aaf
Ploesti
Roumania
Move to Yoak Revives Frigidaire Agent Plan
Mr Rudolfh Jahn and family longtime Moulton residents moved to Yoakum last week. He will devote his full time to the Frigidaire business.
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Rudolfh Jahn
Moulton
Yoakum
Jahn
Bartek Family Receives Word of Son’s Safe Overseas Arrival
Mr and Mrs Charles Bartek announce their son Pvt Alfons Bartek has arrived overseas safely in a letter confirming his status from abroad.
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Charles Bartek
Pvt
Alfons Bartek
Miss Sophia Zemlicka Recovering From Operation
Undergoes operation recovery at home in San Antonio for Miss Sophia Zemlicka daughter of Mrs. Joe Zemlicka.
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Sophia Zemlicka
San Antonio
Joe Zemlicka
Girl Scouts Hold Their First Meeting at Schoolhouse
The Moulton Girl Scouts held their first meeting at the schoolhouse Monday evening with nine teen girls in attendance. Leaders are Miss Josie Lee Petrek and Miss Marie Motal. Anita Windecker was elected scribe. The next meeting is set for Monday night June 19 at 8.00.
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Moulton
Josie Lee Petrek
Marie Motal
Anita Windecker
Moulton Lodge Elects Officers for Next Year
Moulton Lodge No. 298 A F and A M has elected officers for the ensuing year. Worshipful Master William Miculka senior warden Henry E Kaiser junior warden Albert J Puste jovsky treasurer Victor O Fehrenkamp secretary Louis F Fehrenkamp and tiler W K Richter chosen for the year.
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Moulton Lodge No
A. F
A. M
William Miculka
Meester
Henry E. Kaiser
Albert J. Pustejovsky
Victor O. Fehrenkamp
Louisd.Fehrenkamp
W. K. Richter
Corporal Gibson Coming Home From Italy
Cpl. Frank Charles Gibson of the 86th Division wired his parents Mr and Mrs W L Gibson that he would be home Thursday night or Friday morning after returning to the States from Italy He was wounded in action at Salerno but is reported to be progressing fine.
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Frank Charles Gibson
Italy
States
W. L. Gibson
Cpl
Gibson
Salerno
Soldier Sends Sicily Souvenir Scarf And Pocket Watch
Sgt Dennis S Wagner stationed in Corsica mails souvenirs from Sicily to his parents Mr and Mrs Harry Wagner. He sends a scarf and a pocket watch as mementos of his service in Italy during the campaign period.
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Dennis S. Wagner
Corsica
Harry Wagner
Sicily
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Jim Kubicek
Rud. Prasek
Julius Anderle
Robert Haas
Willie Hoepfl
Ed. Kubicek
Rud.Haas
Anderle
Vladike Boehm
Jim Welfl
Math. Hrnck
Bill Walker
Sustr
Mozart Lodge No. 59
Order of Sons of
Herman
Czechoslovakia
Mary Hodanek
Flatonia
Novohrad
R. Roy Keaton
Parkinson-Knape
McElroy
Texas Lutheran
Moulton Bay
Girl Scouts
Moulton Lodge
Corporal Gibson
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