Father’s Day anniversary noted amid editorials and tales
Sunday June 17 marked the 32nd anniversary of Father’s Day originated by Mrs. R. B. Loggins of West Columbia Texas during a Santa Rosa Hospital stay. Also noted is a High School Music Clinic at the University of Texas July 17 to August 23 offering scholarships from the Austin Symphony Orchestra to encourage native talent and improve the orchestra. Navy Marine and Coast Guard personnel must request local newspaper subscriptions under post office rules. active subscriptions must be renewed or discontinued at expiration.
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R. B. Loggins
West Columbia
Texas
Santa Rosa Hospital
San Antonio
University of Texas
Archie N. Jones
Austin Symphony Orchestra
Postoffice Department
Navy
Marine Corps and Coast Guard
Final Stage of 7th War Loan Drive Urges Bond Purchases
In the final stage of the 7th War Loan drive, readers are urged to buy bonds if not contacted by a volunteer solicitor. Soldiers are returning from Europe while Pacific theater forces continue fighting, with more bond purchases speeding victory.
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Pacific
Churchill invites Atlee to join Big Three Berlin conference
Prime Minister Winston Churchill invites opponent Clement Atlee to attend the forthcoming Big Three Conference in Berlin slated for early next month. The British election is set for late July and Churchill's move is seen as a masterstroke of statesmanship amid a possible change in leadership.
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Winston Churchill
Maj
Clement Atlee
Berlin
Churchill
Truman gains Southern support over cabinet reshuffle
President Truman has improved his standing with Southern leaders after naming Tom Clark of Dallas as United States Attorney General. The article notes the South's lack of cabinet representation since Roosevelt’s era and mentions Garner of Uvalde declining offers due to age.
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Truman
Tom Clark
Dallas
United States
Roosevelt
Jesse Jones
John Nance Garner
Uvalde
Garner
Lavaca County Scout Institute Held at Moulton High School
The Lavaca County District Boy Scout Institute convened at Moulton High School gymnasium on Monday night June 18 with Capitol Area officers district officers scoutmasters and scouters present. Program included Scout Oath Pledge of Allegiance introductions Cub Program patrol method group discussions and reports. William Miculka served as master of ceremonies and refreshments followed.
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Lavaca County
Boy Scout Institute
Moulton High School
Capitol Area
William Miculka
Mrs L Jilek and daughter return from San Antonio operation
Mrs L Jilek and her daughter Shirley Ann returned Saturday from San Antonio. Shirley Ann had an operation at Medical Arts Hospital on Tuesday with Dr Russell performing the procedure.
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L. Jilek
Shirley Ann
San Antonio
The
Medical Arts Hospital
Russell
Waelder Rotary Charter Presented at High School
The Waelder Rotary Club held its charter presentation at Waelder High School Auditorium last Thursday night. Dr L A Wheeler of Flatonia was master of ceremonies. Officers are Ed Young president Floyd Walker vice president Wayne B Danson secretary Paul Fletcher treasurer.
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Waelder
American Convalescent Soldiers Entertained at Hinchingbrooke Park
A group of American convalescent soldiers visited Hinchingbrooke Park, Huntingdonshire, England, home of Lady Sandwich. They enjoyed tea, a grounds tour, and a puppet show. Attendees included Floyd Romne of North Dakota, Rolland Wheeler of Buffalo New York, Miss Mary G. Pinchot of the American Red Cross, Parris Deal of Grethel Kentucky, Eugene Kubenka of Moulton Texas, Eaton Smith of San Francisco California, and Wilbur Huffman of Winchester Indiana.
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Hinchingbrooke Park
Huntingdonshire
England
Lady Sandwich
Floyd Romne
Ludden
North Dakota
Rolland Wheeler
Buffalo
New York
Mary G. Pinchot
American Red Cross
Parris Deal
Grethal
Kentucky
Eugene Kubenka
Moulton
Texas
Eaton Smith
San Francisco
California
Wilbur Huffman
Winchester
Indiana
Herman Park Society Re-elects Officers
The Herman Park Society held its annual meeting at the hall on Wednesday night, June 13, with 40 members present. Officers re-elected were John C. Mueller president Theo Wenske vice president G. J. Bohnenkamp secretary G. G. Fisbeck treasurer. directors George Mueller Frank Meyer John Rothbauer Edmund Kram Edwin Kram. Bohnenkamp has served as secretary for 47 years.
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Herman Park Society
John C. Mueller
Theo Wenske
G. J. Bohnenkamp
G. G. Fisbeck
George Mueller
Frank Meyer
John Rothbauer
Edmund Kram
Edwin Kram
A Strange Sort Of Prayer
A World War II letter from a Pacific theater soldier expresses faith and longing for home. He asks for guidance amid danger and urges civilians to remember the sacrifices and keep producing what soldiers rely on. He reflects on longing, duty, and gratitude.
Julius V. Koniakovsky Buried in Yoakum
Julius V. Koniakovsky, 71, died at a San Antonio hospital on Sunday June 10. Burial was held at St. Ann's Cemetery in Yoakum the following Wednesday with Rev. Gerald Boehm presiding. He lived in Shiner for many years and was well known in Moulton.
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Julius V. Koniakovsky
San Antonio
St. Ann’s
Yoakum
Gerald Boehm
Mr. Koniakovsky
Shiner
Moulton
Mr and Mrs A K McElroy Return From Visit
Mr and Mrs A K McElroy returned to San Antonio on Sunday after a several days visit in Moulton.
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A. K. McElroy
San Antonio
Moulton
Eberhards Visit Relatives in Houston This Week
Mr and Mrs E E Eberhard and their children Jo Ann and David Alan are visiting relatives in Houston this week.
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E. E. Eberhard
Jo Ann
David Alan
Houston
Seidels and Bie Hunke Visit Relatives in Area
Mr and Mrs John Seidel and daughter and Mrs J W Bie Hunke of San Antonio visited relatives and friends here Sunday.
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John Seidel
J. W. Biehunke
San Antonio
Mrs Etlinger and Adela Cordes Return From Kyle Visit
Mrs. Henry Etlinger and Miss Adela Cordes returned Monday from Kyle after a five week stay with Mr. and Mrs. William Schmeltekopf.
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Henry Etlinger
Adela Cordes
Kyle
William Schmeltekopf
Man Disqualified From Induction For Health Reasons
Malvin Merrem was called to San Antonio for induction Tuesday of last week but was dis qualified due to high blood pressure. He returned home Wednesday night.
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Malvin Merrem
San Antonio
Papacek Family Week in Dallas with Memphis Visitors
Mr and Mrs R B Papacek and daughter Marjorie spent the past week in Dallas with Ensign and Mrs Arnold R Papacek, who had come down from Memphis Tennessee to spend the week.
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R. B. Papacek
Miss Marjorie
Dallas
Ensign
Arnold R. Papacek
Memphis
Tennesee
Mary Brazda 87 Buried in Praha Catholic Cemetery
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Brazda 87 were held in Engle with interment in the Catholic Cemetery at Praha Rev A Raska officiating. She lived in the En oye community for 60 years and is survived by her husband Joseph Brazda Sr three sons Joseph Frank and Joe Brazda Jr four daughters Annie Kalich Frances Pavlas Mary Chlebek and Katie Rosenauer all of Engle.
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Mary Brazda
Engle
Praha
A. Raska
Enoye
Joseph Brazda Sr
Joseph Jr
Frank
Joe Brazda Jr
Annie Kalich
Frances Pavlas
Mary Chlebek
Katie Rosenauer
Smolik Elected President Of Hallettsville Lions Club
John L. Smolik has been elected president of the Hallettsville Lions Club. The club sponsors a community band among its projects in Hallettsville.
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John L. Smolik
Hallettsville Lions Club
Hallettsville Club
Back In States Sgt Haas Arrives Home After 33 Months
Sergeant George Haas, after 33 months in African and European operations, wired his wife Tuesday morning that he had reached the United States and would be home shortly.
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George Haas
States
Miss Whilma Wendel Returns Home from Long Visit
Miss Whilma Wendel left Wednesday for her Denver home after a prolonged stay with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Frank Wendel. She had come here about three months ago to care for her late aunt Miss Theresa Selzer.
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Whilma Wendel
Denver
Colorado
Frank Wendel
Theresa Selzer
Lou Parsley And His Dixie Playboys In Moulton Show
Lou Parsley and his Dixie Playboys perform at Moulton High School auditorium Wednesday night June 27 under the Moulton PTA sponsorship. The rural act includes Boliver Sneed and Sonny Pantel with admission 25 and 35 cents. Proceeds aid the Moulton Parent-Teacher Association.
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Lou Parsley
His
Dixie Playboys
Moulton High School
Moulton
Parent-Teacher Association
Lou
Texas
Houston
Austin
Abilene
Monterey
Mexico
Boliver Sneed
Sonny Pantel
Memorial Service at Hakist Church for Joseph Seaman
A memorial service for Joseph Seaman will be held Sunday February 22 at 2:80 PM at Hakist Church. The public is invited to attend.
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Joseph Seaman
Old Moulton Baptist Church Sunday Services
Old Moulton Baptist Church announces Sunday School at 10:00 A. M. led by Mrs. Pren Lockwell, Morning Worship at 10:50 A. M. with message An Uncultivated Asset, 3:00 P. M. union with Waelder First Baptist Church Sunday Schools, and Evening Gospel Hour at 8:45 P. M. with Gospel Music and subject The Scarlet Threat of the Bible.
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Pren Lockwell
Old Moulton
Waelder First Baptist Church
Soldier James Koncaba Receives Army Discharge
Pvt. James Koncaba, son of Mr and Mrs F A Koncaba, arrived home Sunday night after being discharged from the armed forces. He joined in January and was stationed most of the time at Fort Sill Oklahoma.
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Pvt
James Koncaba
F. A. Koncaba
Armed Forces
James
Fort Sill
Oklahoma
Local Depot Gets A New Top
Southern Pacific depot at Moulton received a new shingle roof last week and was painted bright green this week.
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Southern Pacific
Moulton
Moulton Lutheran Church Announces No Sunday Services
The Moulton Lutheran Church will hold no Sunday School or worship services on Sunday morning.
Local residents visit relatives in three towns
Mr. Herman Meyer Sr and Mrs Hermine Zimmerman with Mr and Mrs Paul Ammerman toured relatives and friends in Weimar Ammansville and Holman recently.
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Herman Meyer Sr
Hermine Zimmerman
Paul Ammerman
Weimar
Ammansville
Holman
St Joseph's Society Elects Officers In Moulton
Frank Meyer was elected president of the St Joseph's Society at the Catholic Parish hall annual meeting on Sunday June 3. Rud Haas became vice president while Arnold Freytag J J Anderle Anton Raab Joe Raab and Reinhold Hoepfl were re elected to officer posts. Refreshments were served by the ladies.
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Frank Meyer
Moulton St. Joseph’s Society
Rud. Haas
Arnold Freytag
J. J. Anderle
Anton Raab
Joe Raab
Reinhold Hoepfl
Schindler Receives Army Discharge After 22 Months
Cpl. Alvin J. Schindler has been honorably discharged from the Army under the point system after 22 months of service in the European theater. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Joe J Schindler.
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Cpl
Alvin J. Schindler
Joe J. Schindler
Little Boy Gladdens John Pohler Home
Mr and Mrs John Pohler of Moulton entertain a son born Tuesday June 12 weighing 9 pounds 7 ounces at their home.
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John Pohler
Moulton
Canning Center Shifts to Fee Basis at Schoolhouse
Government stops funding for the canning center and war training programs. The local cannery will operate on a fee basis with charges of 3 cents per pint in jars or 2 cents per can. Mrs Hugo Fisbeck will manage the center at the schoolhouse and all funds go to operating costs. The plant remains in operation.
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Hugo Fisbeck
Also Mentioned on This Page
Joe C. Carrington
Capitol Area Council
Tom L. Beauchamp
H. L. Gaskin
Hal L. Bybee
Lee Wilborn
J. M. Woolsey
E. W. Pietsch
A.b.cain
H.C. Boysen
R. H. Etlinger
L. A. McDaniel
St. Marys
G.J. Janek
Alfred Technik
S.J. Janak
Henry F. Psencik
Flatonia
C. S. Pearson
Waelder Rotary
Germany
Julius Koniakovsky
Smolik
Hallettsville
Samme
Victoria
Leah Wees
Nursery
Comsisite
Jacob Fishbeck
Mrs. Fisk
J.T. Linebz
Fisbeck
Mim
Moulton Parent-Teacher Association
Old Moulton Baptist Church
Lutheran Church
Moulton Lutheran Church
St. Joseph's Society
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