Moulton Lions Club Celebrates Ladies Night and Ten Years
The Moulton Lions Club observed Ladies Night on Thursday June 21 with twenty five members and twenty three Lionesses present marking the club’s tenth anniversary. Officers were installed and charter members honored with chevrons while a social hour followed a tribute filled evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton Lions Club
Anton Raab
Arlene Biehunko
Lillie Ann Darilek
Lion
E. A. Oehl
Texas VFW Holds 31st Convention in Dallas
The Texas Veterans of Foreign Wars held its 31st annual convention in Dallas last week with Governor Allan Shivers addressing the gathering. Independence Day falls on July 4, marking the 175th anniversary of the United States. Many Moulton businesses will close for observance.
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Texas Veterans of Foreign Wars
Dallas
Allan Shivers
United States
Moulton
Community Pride and Local News from Lavaca County
Town urged to support local institutions and advertise in The Eagle Office by Monday. Rain totals in June reach 9.15 inches boosting corn cotton and feedstuffs prospects. Mrs. Tom Connally christened the liner United States at Newport News. cost estimated at 80 million dollars. Subscriptions rise July 1 from 2.00 to 2.50 per year.
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Lavaca
Tom Connally
U. S
Texas
United States
Newport News
Virginia
Conally
Moulton Eagle
Wounded in Korea Pfc Joe J Koudelka Named
Mr and Mrs Anton Koudelka Route 1 Moulton have been advised by the secretary of the army that their son Pfc Joe J Koudelka was slightly wounded in action in Korea on May 22 He had frostbite injuries earlier and was returned to duty on March 23.
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Anton Koudelka
Route 1
Moulton
Secretary of the Army
Pfc
Joe J. Koudelka
Korea
School Transfers July for Moulton Public Schools
Supt. J. W. Pyland invites transfers to Moulton Public Schools on Saturdays June 30 July 7 and July 14 from 1 to 6 PM at the Post Office area in Moulton. After July transfers go through Hallettsville County Superintendent's office. July is open for all nonresident children. Boursville and Evergreen annexed areas exempt.
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J. W. Pyland
Moulton
Hallettsville
John Pavlicek Laid at Rest
John Pavlicek aged 66 years 7 months 26 days died at Shiner Hospital on June 18 after a brief illness. Burial was June 19 in Shin er City Cemetery with Rev Edwin Oehlke officiating. Survived by his wife Lillie nee Svoboda two daughters four sons two brothers three sisters fifteen grandchildren and one great grandchild. He was born in Moravia Lavaca County and lived in Shiner before his death.
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John Pavlicek
Shiner Hospital
Shiner City
Edwin Oehlke
Luthe
Pavlik
Anton Svoboda
Henry Helweg
Moulton
Lavaca County
Moravia
Lillie Svoboda
Frank Slovak
Shiner
Odie Hale
San Antonio
Emil
Odem
John
Danbury
Laddie
Papalote
Frank
Corpus Christi
Frank Pavlicek
Victoria
Eddie Pavlicek
Herbert Siems
Charles Baros
Gonzales
Wylie McNatt
Siegel-Wotipka Wedding Held in Shiner and Houston
Miss Ann Siegel daughter of Mrs Mary Siegel and the late Mike Siegel of Shiner married Edwin Wotipka son of Mr and Mrs Ed Wotipka of Moulton in a June 5 double ring ceremony at Sts Cyril and Methodius church Shiner Rev Stanley Petry officiated The couple will reside in Houston after a reception at Legion Park and a wedding trip to New Mexico and Corpus Christi
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Ann Siegel
Mary Siegel
Mike Siegel
Shiner
Edwin Wotipka
Ed. Wotipka
Moulton
Sts. Cyril and Methodius’ Church
Stanley Petry
Victor Stanek
Mr. Stanek
Houston
Gladys Wotipka
Ann Ramosek
Mildred Pospisil
Bessie Svoboda
Elizabeth Siegel
Frankie Vackar
Eugene Wotipka
Tony Siegel
Johnnie Valis
Leroy Kahanek
Jeanette Siegel
Patricia Kutac
Legion Park
Rudy Kurtz
New Mexico
Corpus Christi
Rice
Blinn College Summer School Sees Record 601 Enrollments
Enrollment for the first six weeks of Blinn College Summer term closed at a record 601 students. A majority of enrollees are in summer programs across the college.
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Blinn College Summer School
Meyer Family Reunion at Hallettsville Park Faces Twelve Year Gap
Descendants of Henry and Henrietta Meyer gathered at Recreation Park in Hallettsville on Sunday June 24 for a first reunion in twelve years. Attendees numbered 108 from Houston San Antonio Dallas Port Lavaca Schulenburg Moulton Hallettsville Weimar Luling Austin and other Texas citiesplus Oklahoma City. A basket dinner featuring chicken roast beef ham salads cakes and iced tea was served. The day included conversation singing and dancing with hopes for another reunion next year.
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Henry
Henrietta Meyer
Hallettsville
Houston
San Antonio
Dallas
Port Lavaca
Schulenburg
Moulton
Weimar
Luling
Austin
Louis Meyer
Delbert Rawlings
Jim Tanner
Robert Meyer
Robbie
Lloyd
Mary Louise
Lois Ann
Richard
Gladys Mikula
Clarice
Stanley
Carla June
Maryin
Fred Marek
Nelson
Larry
Norman
Walter Meyer
Laura Rutledge
A. K. McElroy
John W. Meyer
O. F. Knape
Clarence
Weldon L. Knape
Weldon Louis
Hollek
Joyce Ann
Barbara
Joe Zappe
Nelson Meyer
Otto Hill
Funeral for Mrs Frank Adamcik in LaGrange
Mrs Frank Adamcik, 92, was laid to rest in LaGrange last Wednesday with attendance from Mr and Mrs Elo C Fehren kamp Mrs Ed Boehm Sr and Mrs Arthur Schodde. She is survived by 10 children 66 grandchildren 107 great grandchildren and 4 great great grandchildren. She was sister in law to Mrs Ed Boehm Sr and aunt to Mrs Elo C Fehren kamp of Moulton.
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Elo C. Fehrenkamp
Ed. Boehm Sr
Arthur Schodde
Frank Adamcik
LaGrange
Evening classes enrollment by town totals publicized
Enrollment by town for evening classes lists Brenham Blinn 197, Giddings 72, Navasota 63, La Grange 47, Sealy 28, Weimar 102, Moulton 42, and Shiner 50, outlining regional uptake across eight communities.
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Brenham
Blinn
Giddings
Navasota
la Grange
Sealy
Weimar
Moulton
Shiner
Miss Wotipka Weds Frank L. Vackar in Moulton Church
Miss Gladys Wotipka and Frankie L. Vackar wed at St. Joseph Catholic Church Moulton in a morning ceremony June 18 with High Mass Rev Joseph Kopp officiating. The couple, both from local families, plan a Carlsbad Caverns New Mexico honeymoon after a reception at the bride’s home.
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St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
Moulton
Gladys Wotipka
Frankie L. Vackar
Joseph Kopp
Bertha
Clara Oehi
Gladys
Ed. Wotipka
Frankie
Frank A. Vackar
Bettie Vackar
Flatonia
Kaase Family Reunion Held at Roitsch Camp
The Kaase family held its annual reunion at Roitsch Camp in LaGrange on Sunday June 24. One hundred three persons registered from Houston La Grange Schulenburg Hallettsville and Moulton. A sumptous dinner was served with guests including Mr and Mrs Gus Gummelt Miss Helen Kaase Jimmie Gummelt and Miss Hulda Kaase of Moulton.
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Kaase
Roitsch
LaGrange
Houston
Schulenburg
Hallettsville
Moulton
Gus Gummelt
Helen Kaase
Jimmie Gummelt
Hulda Kaase
Health officer warns polio control measures for Texas
Dr Geo W Cox urges strict sanitation to combat polio reporting 283 cases in five and a half months. He recommends eliminating houseflies mosquitoes and rodents and improving garbage systems and water supplies. Emphasizes washing raw foods, sterilizing utensils, sanitary septic tanks, outdoor privies, and restaurant staffing to maintain cleanliness. Early symptoms include headache fever vomiting drowsiness neck and back stiffness. seek a physician immediately.
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Texas State Department of Health
Geo. W. Cox
Missionary Society Notes June Meeting
The Women's Missionary Society held its regular session on June 20 with president Mrs. Henry Helweg presiding. Rev. Windecker spoke on Canadian Lutheran history, and a Bible study on Revelations followed. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Frank Biehunko and Mrs. John Hafernik. guest Mrs. Sid. Stevenson attended.
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Women’s Missionary Society
Henry Helweg
Walter Hildebrandt
Canada
Windecker
Saskatcewan
Geo. Gerke
Frank Biehunko
John Hafernik
Sid. Stevenson
Moulton Welcomes Lavaca County's First June Bride
Mrs Louis Alvin Stewart formerly Della Polly Laqua receives a letter from Mary Elizabeth Yarling owner of Our Stitch Shop Hallettsville announcing Lavaca County's first June Bride and inviting her to claim a gift at the shop.
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Louis Alvin Stewart
Della Polly Laqua
Mary Elizabeth Yarling
Hallettsville
Lavaca County
Moulton CofC Backs County Ad Valorem Tax Plan
The Moulton Chamber of Commerce backed a county ad valorem tax election set for July 14. If approved the tax will stay in Lavaca County for farm to market roads bridges and flood control with a $3000 homestead exemption.
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Moulton
Two Babes Tie the Aline in Simple Miles Roena Nuptials
Miss Rita Willberg youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs A H Willberg of Miles and Bernie Faltisek youngest son of Mr and Mrs Emil Faltisek of Ro wen a were united in marriage recently. Both families formerly resided in Moulton.
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Rita Willberg
A. H. Willberg
Miles
Bernie Faltisek
Emil Faltisek
Rowena
Moulton
Lavaca County Women Tour Luling Farm Warm Springs
Lavaca County Home Demonstration Club women toured the Luling Foundation Farm a 1200 acre private experiment site June 19. After lunch at Palmetto State Park they visited Gonzales Warm Springs Foundation, viewed a work film and buildings toured, and saw patient rehabilitation efforts. They presented cup towels from county makers and learned about ongoing educational programs led by council members.
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Lavaca County
Home Demonstration Club
Luling Foundation
Palmetto State Park
Gonzales
Gonzales Warm Springs Foundation
Home Demonstration Council
Jerry Matus
Willie Menke
Jerome Harbich
George Rektorik
N. V. Fehrenkamp
Moulton Lodge Re-elects Officers
Weldon L Knape was elected for a fourth term as Worshipful Master of Moulton Lodge No. 298 A F and A M at the regular meeting last Saturday. Other officers re-elected include Fred Pietsch Senior Warden Loys Barnett Junior Warden Donal Bunting secretary Otto Fisbeck treasurer and Frank Luksovsky tiler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weldon L .Knape
Moulton Lodge No
A. F
A. M
Fred Pietsch
Loys Barnett
Donal Bunting
Otto Fisbeck
Frank Luksovsky
Also Mentioned on This Page
A. J. Darilek
E. C. Fehrenkamp
D. C. Arner
Dee Jarosek
Vine Rehmer
Roy Kotzebue
Louis Pietsch
James Jaeggli
William Miculka
M. M. Wagner
Lion E. A. Oehl
Lion Marvin Merrem
Moonlight and Roses
Mr. and Missiissippi
Arlene Biehunke
William Lee Young
G. G. Fisbeck
Lad Hruska
Lee L. Jarosek
Wm. J. Meyer
Malvin Merrem
Frank Meyer
J. L. Meyer
Joe Vanham
Arsene Biehunke
Lion Joe C. Petrek
Lion William J. Meyer
Lion Joe Vanham
Lion J. W. Pyland
Lion A. F. Halliburton
Lion R. L. Kotzebue
Lion G. G. Fisbeck
Lion William Lee Young
Lion Adolph Petrek
Lion Tamer
Lion Carl Smith
Lion Frank Wagner Jr
Lion O. F. Knape
Young
Lion Malvin Merrem
Eagle
Roy Meyer
Gary
Jeanette
Roy Bailey
Augusta Meyer
Harry Meyer
Charles Meyer
Charles Jr
Will Meyer
Julius Shramek
Dana Rene
L. C. Schoenig
Marlene
Ellen
Ronnie Dodd
Veronica
Ronnie Wayne
Oklahoma City
Woodrow Meyer
Charlene
Ella Ruegg
R. C. Malitz
Richard Handley
Carole
R. C. Malitz III
Sallay
Nancy
Wallace Meyer
Sue Ann
Vernon Rawlings
Yvonne
Verna
Shelton Rawlings
Johnnie
Iris
Leonna
Gus Meyer
Oscar Suess
Ralph Meyer
Patricia
H. M. Landrum
Jim Bob
Connie Darnell
Linda
Jack
Mike
Bonnie Kay
Franklyn Meyer
Talmadge Jones
Sharon
Miss Wotipka
Frank L. Vackar
Emil Vackar
Marion Brom
Josephine Novak
Alfred Vyvjala
Carlsban Caverns
Missionary Society
Moulton Cofc
Moulton Lodge
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