Red Cross War Fund Drive Sets Moulton Quota at $1000
The American Red Cross War Fund drive for the Moulton Independent School District is set at a $1000 quota, $300 above last year. E A Jaeggli is chairman and has formed canvassing committees. rural residents may leave contributions at the bank. Lavaca County total quota is $7700 with district chairmen named.
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Red Cross
Moulton
E. A. Jaeggli
American Red Cross War Fund
Moulton Independent
Jaeggli
Lavaca
Lawmakers Hook and Rankin Clash in Congress
Representative Frank E. Hook of Michigan and Representative John E. Rankin of Mississippi exchanged a fist fight in the capitol prompting a public stir. The incident drew sharp commentary on decorum and the use of such force among members of Congress.
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Frank E. Hook
Michigan
John E. Rankin
Mississippi
Congress
Moulton Sets Red Cross Drive Goal At $1000
Moulton announces a $1000 quota for the American Red Cross War Fund. The community has historically surpassed targets in every drive and organizers urge generous contributions to aid the fighting men and humanitarian efforts.
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Moulton
Frank Bridges launches Tanonia Argus and Nixon papers
Frank Bridges of Nixon Texas, longtime local newspaper publisher, now publishes the Flatonia Argus and continues Nixon News, with ties to multiple other papers in the region.
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Frank Bridges
Nixon
South Texas
Flatonia
Bridges
Nixon News
Fehrenkamp Remembered For Civic Service In Moulton
The obituary notes F. T. Fehrenkamp’s long civic involvement in Moulton. He contributed to schools churches business and community initiatives and inspired others with his judgment and guidance. His legacy guides successors in continuing local development.
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F. T. Fehrenkamp
Moulton
Mr. Fehrenkamp
Texas Independence 109th Anniversary Marked
March 2 commemorates the signing of Texas Declaration of Independence from Mexico. Early shots at Gonzales in October 1835 sparked a widespread rally of Liberty loving Texans and allies. General Sam Houston led forces toward San Jacinto where Santa Anna’s army was defeated, securing Texas freedom.
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Texas
Mexico
Gonzales
Sam Houston
San Jacinto
Santa Anna
Memorial Service Held For Pvt Wilbert Klobedans
Memorial services for Pfe. Wilbert Klobedans son of Mr and Mrs Albert Klobedans killed in action in Belgium January 25 were held Sunday at Zion Lutheran Church with Rev K Windecker presiding. Adjutant William Miculka presented the US flag to his mother and post bugler John Havlik sounded taps as Iris Wiedemann pinned a gold star on the church service flag. Klobedans was in Co C 48th Armored Infantry and died when an artillery shell exploded near his position. He was buried in Belgium with a Protestant service.
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Pfe
Wilbert Klobedans
Albert Klobedans
Belgium
Zion Lutheran Church
K. Windecker
William Miculka
Geier-Merrem Legion
United States
John Havlik
Iris Wiedemann
Pfc
Pvt. Klobedans
Co. C. 48Th Armored Infantry
LeRoy Meiserschlaeger Wounded In Action
War department reports Private First Class LeRoy Meiserschlaeger seriously wounded in action in Belgium on February 1. He is the son of Mrs. Emma Hirsch of Moulton.
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War Department
Pfc
LeRoy Meiserschlaeger
Belgium
Emma Hirsch
Moulton
American Legion Post 392 to Hold March Meeting
Geier Merrem Post No 392 American Legion will hold its regular monthly meeting at the hall on Tuesday night March 6 at 8 o'clock. Veterans of World War II are invited to attend.
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Geier-Merrem
American Legion
Lutheran Sunday School Convention Attended by Local Figures
Rev and Mrs K Windecker, Mrs Tom Beale, Mrs George von Lienen and Miss Helen Kaase attended the Lutheran Sunday School convention at Mission Valley last week Thursday.
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K. Windecker
Tom Beale
George von Lienen
Helen Kaase
Mission Valley
Moulton Pioneer F T Fehrenkamp Dies at 87
F T Fehrenkamp a Moulton pioneer and first mayor died at his home on February 22 after a lingering illness. Funeral services were held at 3:30 p.m. Friday with Rev K Windecker officiating. He was born July 7 1867 and aged 87 years 7 months 15 days. Survived by wife Hildegard Giesbers two daughters Mrs George Bargmann and Mrs Erna Kotzebue four sons Louis Victor Elo and Henry Fehrenkamp, 19 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Burial in Moulton Public Cemetery by J D Webb of Yoakum. He aided in establishing the bank Farmers and Merchants State Bank of Moulton 1931 and served as mayor and school board member. He helped found the Moulton Fire Department and supported road improvements.
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K. Windecker
Jesus
John C. Mueller
E. O. Arnim
W. K. Richter
Edwin A Jaeggli
G. J. Bohnenkamp
O. W. Casey
Mr. Fehrenkamp
Live Oak Hill
Colorado County
Hildegard Giesbers
Baursville
Moulton
J. W. Mateer
Louis
Victor
Henry
F. T
Miss Lillian Hoyer Visits Temple Hospital
Miss Lillian Hoyer left Providence School of Nursing in Waco to visit her mother Mrs. Julia Hoyer and went to McCloskey Hospital at Temple on Tuesday after arriving last Saturday.
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Lillian Hoyer
Providence School of Nursing
Waco
Julia Hoyer
McCloskey Hospital
Temple
Ration Book Stamps and Gasoline Coupons Noted
The notice lists ration stamp book and stamp ranges with void dates and midnights including Blue Sugar and Shoes stamps, Airplane stamps, and gasoline coupons. It records void periods for Book 4 and Book 3 items with several stamp blocks marked void and some stamps marked good or good indefinitely.
Mrs Zuzalik Visits Arnim Home In La Grange
Mrs A W Zuzalik of La Grange spent the past weekend in the home of Mr and Mrs E O Arnim.
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A. W. Zuzalik
la Grange
E. O. Arnim
Service members widows urged to contact Social Security Board
Survivors of deceased service members were urged to contact the nearest Social Security Board field office. Officials note benefits may come from Old Age and Survivors Insurance in addition to War Risk coverage. Payments can continue until the youngest child reaches 18, and delays in filing after death may reduce benefits. The notice also reports a military wedding in San Diego between Ensign Mattie Pearl Fegette and Capt. Elwyn F. Gummelt with details of attendants and reception.
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Social Security Board
F. J. McCarthy, Jr
San Antonio
Texas
McCarthy
Moulton P T A Sponsors Supper
The Moulton PTA will serve chicken stew fresh apple pie and coffee at the High School Auditorium Sunday March 4 starting at 6 PM A program by younger pupils and the school chorus begins at 830 PM Proceeds fund gymnasium sound conditioning A large attendance is anticipated.
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Moulton P.T. A
Catholic School Club Lunch Sale at Light Office
The Moulton Catholic School Club held a lunch sale at the Light Office on Saturday. Receipts totaled 72.68 dollars. Miss Marjorie Papacek won the buffet set.
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Moulton
Marjorie Papacek
Red Cross Campaign Supplies Delivered by Local Official
Tax Assessor-Collector John L. Smolik of Hallettsville delivered material for the American Red Cross drive here last Thursday afternoon. He was substituting for Pat Kelly, county chairman, who is ill.
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John L. Smolik
Hallettsville
American Red Cross
Smolik
Pat Kelly
Births in Moulton Purport Two New Arrivals
Mr and Mrs John Beck of Moulton welcomed a son on February 18. Mr and Mrs Louis Fisbeck of Moulton welcomed a daughter on February 17.
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John Beck
Moulton
Loui
Fisbeck
Moulton Girl Stars in College Stunt Night at Denton
Miss Cordelia Boehm of Moulton participated in the Senior Class Stunt during Texas State College for Women all college stunt night. Boehm, a foods nutrition major and daughter of Mrs. Ed Boehm Jr., is a member of the Senior Class cast.
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Texas State College For Women
Denton
Cordelia Boehm
Moulton
Ed. Boehm Jr
Fire crews quash blaze at Meyer wash house roof
The Moulton Fire Department responded last Thursday to a fire at the E. A. Meyer residence where the wash house roof burned. Firefighters quickly controlled the flames with minor damage reported.
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Moulton
E. A. Meyer Place
Weimar Wildcats win district B-57 basketball title
Weimar Wildcats clinched the District B-57 championship by sweeping the three game series against the Moulton Bobkatz. Moulton won game one 39 to 34 while Weimar captured games two and three 28 to 27 and 47 to 44. Total series scores favored Weimar 109 to 110.
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Weimar Wildcats
Moulton Bobkatz
Moulton
Weimar
Important Notice To Subscribers
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