Moulton Herman Park Association Holds Annual Meeting
The Moulton Herman Park Association held its annual meeting Friday night June 12 at the hall. President Fred F. Fehrenkamp led the session with secretary G J Bohnenkamp as clerk. The group approved last year’s minutes, adopted reports, authorized linking with the city water system, and re elected officers and directors. Two members died during the year and refreshments followed adjournment.
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Moulton Herman Park Association
Fred F. Fehrenkamp
G. J. Bohnenkamp
Park Association
Association
Johnnie Fishbeck
Rud. Hull
Erwin Kram
George Mueller
Frank K. Meyer
John A. Rothbauer
Gus
Dan Beard Pioneer of Boy Scouts Dies at 91
Dan Carter Beard founder of the American Boy Scout movement died at 91 at his home near New York on June 11. Millions of Boy Scouts mourn the passing of Uncle Dan Beard.
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Dan Carter Beard
Boy Scout Movement
New York
Boy
Dan Beard
Senator Hous Introduces $250000 Memo rial Building Fund
Senator Andrew Jackson Hous introduced a resolution authorizing a $250,000 appropriation to complete the memorial building at the base of the San Jacinto monument.
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Andrew Jackson Houson
San Jacinto Monument
Acknowledgment of Opera Under the Stars passes
The editor and his wife gratefully acknowledge receiving passes to each operetta in the Opera Under the Stars season at Faire Park Casino Dallas.
Flag Anniversary Marked by Congress Celebration
Saturday, June 14 marked the 164th anniversary of the adoption of the American flag by Congress. The event recalled the line Long may it wave o er the land of the free and the home of the brave.
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Congress
Land of the
United States Outpaces Aircraft Output and Global Production
Reports from Washington indicate U.S. airplane production is 60 percent ahead of schedule. The country claims it can outproduce any nation not only in airplanes but across all sectors.
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United States
Governor O'Daniel Backs Cotton Research Lab in Texas
Governor W Lee O Daniel signs bill appropriating 250000 to establish a cotton research laboratory in Texas. The objective is to discover new uses for cotton to restore prosperity for cotton growers.
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W. Lee O’daniel
Texas
Rural students urged to enroll at Moulton High next term
Pranefer of children of scholastic age may be made up to and including August 1. Students who have completed the rural school course would do well to continue their studies in Moulton High School next year. Why not make arrangements now. It's only a couple of months until the beginning of the new term.
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Pranefer
Moulton
Roosevelt calls 21-year-olds to register for military training
President Roosevelt orders young men who turned 21 since October 15, 1940 or who will reach that age before July 1 to register on July 1 for possible military training. About 1,000,000 men will register in the second call, with registration conducted by selective service boards.
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Roosevelt
Selective Service Boards
Transfer of Children to Out-of-District Schools
Parents may transfer their children to a school outside their district at any time up to August 1. Transfers require a Transfer Permit Blank signed by home district trustees. if unsigned, trustees and parents appear before the County Board on August 6. If no protest is made, the transfer is allowed, with transfers coordinated by Supt. Stanley Cernosek in the Moulton community.
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Moulton
Stanley Cernosek
Farmers League Holds Annual Convention in Yoakum
The Farmers League held its annual convention in Yoakum on June 9 and 10. Officers for the year were elected with Theo Golsch as president, Clem Peters as vice president, B H F Ultman as secretary treasurer, and Blo Schilling, J H Kasper, Joe Kouba, and Edwin Stavinoha chosen for the state executive committee.
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The
Farmers League
Yoakum
Theo, Golsch
Clem Peters
BH. F. Ultman
Blo Schilling
J. H. Kasper
Joe Kouba
Edwin Stavinoha
Moulton Joins Tom Tom Festival Coronation Pageant
Yoakum hosted a Tom Tom festival with many Moulton citizens attending events. Miss Mabel Marie Fehrenkamp and Frank Wagner Jr. attended as Moulton's duchess and escort, both graduates of the 1941 class.
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Mabel Marie Fehrenkamp
Frank Wagner Jr
Moulton
Ladies' Aid Society Holds Regular Meeting
The Lutheran Ladies' Aid Society met at Luther Hall on Thursday June 5 appointing committees for the month. Sick committee includes Mrs F J Helweg and Miss Helen Kaase. Membership committee lists Mrs Kimil Janezen and Mrs Henry Krueger. Flower committee consists of Mrs Ed Boehm Jr and Mrs Elmer Jacobs. Hostesses are Mrs Rud Brueggmann Mrs Charles Findeisen and Mrs Bill Henrichs Jr. Next meeting is July 3.
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Lutheran Ladies’ Aid Society
Luther Hall
F. J Helweg
Helen Kaase
Kimil Janezen
Henry Krueger
Ed. Boehm Jr
Elmer Jacobs
Rud. Brueggmann
Charles Findeisen
Bill Henrichs Jr
A M College Garlic Demonstration At Joe Stary Farm
Several men from A M College visited the garlic demonstration farm on the Joe Stary place south of Moulton this week. Reports say an exceptionally good crop was produced this year and A M College has conducted garlic experiments for several years.
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Sveral
A. & M. College
Joe Stary Place
Moulton
Fojtek-Stary Wedding Held at St Joseph Church
Miss Helen Stary daughter of Mr and Mrs Joe Stary near Moulton wed Daniel Fojtek of Charlottenburg in a Monday morning ceremony at St Joseph s Catholic Church with Rev Joseph Kopp officiating.
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Helen Stary
Joe Stary
Near Moulton
Daniel Fojtek
Charlottenburg
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
Rev
Joseph Kopp
Little Girl Gladdens Johnnie Krum Home
Mr and Mrs Johnnie Krum of San Antonio welcomed a girl named Yvonne Johnette Krum at Santa Rosa Hospital on June 9 at 6 40 PM Mrs Krum is the daughter of Mr and Mrs H J Willberg of Moulton Congratulations
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Johnnie Krum
San Antonio
Santa Rosa Hospital
Yvonne Johnette Krum
Krum
H.J. Willberg
Moulton
U S Savings Bonds Offer Patriot Call to Texans
A Texas defense Savings staff letter urges Texans to buy U S Savings Bonds as a patriotic act and long term funding for national defense. It frames bonds as protecting families and neighbors, noting government borrowing with interest instead of higher taxes and calling it a memorial to war dead.
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the Eagle
Frank Socofield
Defense Savings Staff of
Texas
Woman Buried in Flatonia Pioneer Family Member
The body of Mrs. Lela Cadwell Ley endecker, 65, died in Houston and was brought to Flatonia for burial Saturday. A Fayette County pioneer, she leaves a son James C. B. McCoy of California.
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Flatonie
Texas
Lela Cadwell Leyendecker
Houston
Fayette County
James C. B. McCoy
California
Baby Girl Born to Mr and Mrs William Wachtendorf
Mr and Mrs William Wachtendorf are entertaining a nine pound girl at their home since Wednesday June 11. The Eagle congratulates the happy parents.
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William Wachtendorf
Eagle
Lingenau Family Visits Vernon Couple in Texas
Mr. and Mrs. Ludwig Lingenau and relatives including Eunice and Velma Jean spent Saturday with Mr. and Mrs. John Oq Mueller in Vernon Texas. The visit included Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Lingenau and daughter.
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Ludwig Lingenau
Arthur Lingenau
Eunice
Velma Jean Lingenau
Vernon, Texas
John OQ. Mueller
Metal Muska Wedding Rites Held at Yoakum
Metal Muska wed Edith Muska at the Catholic Church in Yoakum on Wednesday June 18 with Rev Hug officiating. The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs John Muska and the groom is son of Mr and Mrs Joe Motal.
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Yoakum
Gas Metal
Joe Motal
Edith Muska
John Muska
Hug
Reindl Family Visit From Houston
Mr and Mrs Rud Reindl and Miss Lillie Reindl of Houston spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs John Reindl. Little Jeanette Reindl, who had stayed two weeks with her grandparents, returned home with them.
Sam Houston Letters Acquired by Texas University Library
The University of Texas library has acquired twenty one letters by Sam Houston, each over a century old, expanding its archival collection. The letters reveal correspondence and insights from the notable Texas figure to be preserved for research and public access.
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Sam Houston Letters
Texas University
Sam Houston
University of Texas Library
Kolar Family Returns From Detroit Trip
Kenward Kolar returned Tuesday from Detroit driving a fine Chrysler for his parents Mr and Mrs Ed Kolar. Mr and Mrs Frank Kolar and daughter Miss Mildred of Nixon also drove back a Chrysler car. They visited Canada and a dozen or more states.
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Kenward Kolar
Detroit
Ed. Kolar
Frank Kolar
Mildred
Nixon
Canada
Return trip from Amarillo ends in San Antonio
Mrs. Raymond Leinweber returns to San Antonio after a two week visit with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Paul Ammermann. Mr. and Mrs. H A Gerth and Sergeant Leinweber accompany the return trip. Mrs. Gerth, a daughter of the Ammermanns, remains for the week.
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Raymond Leinweber
San Antonio
Paul Ammermann
H.A. Gerth
Sergeant Leinweber
Gerth
Ammermann
Moulton Completes Water System Upgrade
The city of Moulton finished its water system extension on June 6 after starting February 10. The project moved nine fire hydrants, added seven new ones, and laid 19 263 feet of pipe plus 72 meter boxes and 60 service connections at a total cost of 18 071 59 dollars with 7 425 02 from WPA and 10 646 67 from the city. The upgrade improves fire department efficiency lowers fire insurance and provides uncontaminated drinking water. City officials praise WPA area superintendent Mr House and E C Funderburk for their work.
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Moulton
WPA
House
E. CO. Funderburk
Jilek Family Moves to Moulton Accepts Local Post
Mr. Lloyd Jilek and family from Flatonia relocated to Moulton last week and are living in the Theodore Wenske cottage in the western part of town. Jilek has accepted the manager position of the Moulton Electric and Water Department.
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Lloyd Jilek
Flatonia
Theodore Wenske
Jilek
Moulton Electric and Water Department
Moulton Resident Patient Taken to Hallettsville Hospital
Charles Wenske of Moulton who had been on the sick list was taken to Renger Hospital in Hallettsville Thursday of last week for treatment.
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Charles Wenske
Moulton
Renger Hospital
Hallettsville
Birthday celebration for G F Korges in Hallettsville
G F Korges, longtime resident near Witting and known in Moulton, marked his eighty six birthday with a large gathering of friends and relatives in Hallettsville.
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G. F. Korges
Witting
Moulton
Hallettsville
Lavaca County Registration Sites Named for Draft
Pursuant to President Roosevelt's proclamation the Lavaca County Local Board will register men who turned 21 since Oct 15, 1940. Registration hours are 7 to 9 a.m. on July 1, 1941 at Hallettsville Selective Service Office, Yoakum Fire Hall, Shiner City Hall, and Moulton High School Gymnasium. Paul Boethel is Chairman.
Moulton Couple Are Grandparents of New Baby
A fine baby boy named Leroy Edwin Andres was born to Mr. and Mrs. Henry Andres near Hallettsville on June 2. The mother is former Miss Elenora Mueller. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Anton J. Mueller of Moulton. Congratulations.
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Henry Andres
Hallettsville
Leroy Edwin Andres
Andres
Elenora Mueller
Anton J. Mueller
Ice Plant Starts Making Ice at Local Facility
The Central Power and Light Company began operation of its new ice factory this week. Bill Schreiber, a longtime company member, oversees the plant which has a daily capacity of 6 tons.
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The
Central Power and Light Company
Bill Schreiber
Young Man Edwin Siegmund Dies in Hallettsville
Funeral services were held for Edwin Siegmund, 29, son of Mrs. Nick Kutach and the late Victor Siegmund, Hallettsville merchant. He died Saturday and was unmarried.
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Hallettsville
Tex
Edwin Siegmund
Nick Kutach
Victor Siegmund
Crash Near Smithville Kills Three. One Critical
Three people die in a head on crash ten miles south of Smithville at 2 a.m. Adolf Korenek 28 LaGrange Will Jakobeit 88 Smithville and Miss Ruby Mueller 16 Rutersville die. Clarence Albright 16 LaGrange survives with a broken leg and internal injuries. Jakobeit was en route to Smithville others to LaGrange.
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Smithville
Adolf Korenek
LaGrange
Will Jakobeit
Ruby Mueller
Rutersville
Clarence Albright
Miss Mueller
Korenek
Jakobeit
Otto Mueller
W. F. Korenek
U. S. Orders Closing Of German Consulates
The United States ordered the closing of all German consulates in the country and removal of all German nationals connected with those agencies. The action does not necessarily end diplomatic relations or affect German staff in Washington.
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United States
Diplomatc
Washington
Recruiting Officer Visits Moulton
Sergeant John L. Mary of the Victoria Recruiting Station interviewed local young men in Moulton Tuesday morning for service in the expanding air force. Sergeant Marx will return to the station later.
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John L. Mary
United States
Victoria
Moulton
Uncle Sam
Marx
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Stockholders’ Meeting
U.S
Morris Sheppard
Defense Savings
Julius Gertner
Roman Wenske
Jim Hoepfl
Bohnenkamp
R. A. Etlinger
August Elster
Ladies’ Aid Society
A.&m. College
Fojtek
Stary Wedding
Moulton Residents Hospital
Lavaca County
U. S
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