Veterans dominate SWTTC enrollment as on campus grows
San Marcos notes show over 80 percent of Southwest Texas State College spring enrollment is veterans under the GI Bill with housing from the former Army Air Field. Single veterans receive tuition and 65 dollars subsistence. married veterans get 90 dollars plus tuition. Two Lavaca County students listed among 240 veterans enrolled.
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San Marcos
Southwest Texas State College
San Marcos Army Air Field
Southwest
Texas State
Lavaca County
Victor Gerdes Jr
Hallettsville
Victor Gerdes
Harold Knape
Moulton
O. F. Knape
Truman urges 3.3 million acre boost for grain crops
President Harry S Truman requests victory gardeners plant 3,300,000 additional acres of grain and food crops this year to ease the world food shortage beyond the previously set goal. The appeal targets increased farm production to boost global food supply.
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Harry S. Truman
Victory Gardeners
George W Bridges Builds The Flatonia Argus
George W Bridges, new owner of the Flatonia Argus, pledges a readable local paper for Flatonia and surrounding community. He asks for liberal patronage from Flatonia business firms and offers best wishes to neighbors.
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George W. Bridges
Flatonia Argus
Flatonia
Community
G B Dealey Dies at 86 Former Dallas Morning News Publisher
G B Dealey, 86, prominent American newspaper man and former publisher of the Dallas Morning News, died in Dallas on February 26. A native of Manchester who moved to Texas at 13, he spent 71 years in the newspaper business.
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G. B. Dealey
America
Dallas Morning News
Dallas
Manchester
England
Texas
Moulton Seniors Plan May Commencement Invitations
The Moulton High School senior class organizes commencement exercises for late May and has ordered invitations and personal cards from the local paper. The note ends with thanks to the students for their efforts.
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Moulton High School
FFA Project Show Set For Moulton April 6
The FFA Project Show planned for April 6 in Moulton is the talk of the day. The boys, their teacher, and committees are preparing for the annual event sponsored by the Moulton Lions Club.
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Moulton
Red Cross Fund Drive Aims 100 Million Nationally
The appeal asks the public to raise 100 million dollars for the Red Cross, the nation’s largest humanitarian group. Lavaca county’s quota is set at 2160 dollars. When solicitors visit, greet them warmly and donate generously to this ongoing relief effort.
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Red Cross
Lavaca
Clark W Thompson enters Ninth District race against Mansfield
Clark W Thompson of Galveston has entered the race for the nomination of congressman from the Ninth District to oppose J J Mansfield of Columbus. Thompson previously served as a member of congress before Galveston County was added to the Ninth District. Mansfield is expected to seek re election.
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Clark W. Thompson
Galveston
J. J. Mansfield
Columbus
Thompson
Galveston County
Mansfield
Stamp No 9 Good For Canning Sugar March 11
Five pounds of canning sugar available in 44 Houston district counties starting March 11 on Stamp No. 9 in Ration Book 4. District Director Stephen J. Tully Jr. of the O P A announced the stamp is valid through October 31 and applies to home canning only. If you do not plan to can, destroy the stamp or return it. Inventory reports show sugar shortages in many stores.
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Houston
Stephen J. Tully Jr
O.P. A
Tully
Bobkatz Bow To Edgewood In Regional Tournament
The Moulton Bobkatz lost to Edgewood of San Antonio 82 53 at the San Marcos regional tournament. Fans accompanied the team, who hold a strong district record with only one loss. Coach Merrem and local supporters express pride in the effort.
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Moulton Bobkatz
Edgewood
San Antonio
San Marcos
Bobkatz
Merrem
Foxworth and Wenske Tie Sugar to Start Beaumont Life
Miss Virginia Wenske daughter of Mr and Mrs Wm H J Wenske of Moulton married Woodrow Foxworth son of Mrs Mamie Foxworth of Port Neches Texas on March 8 at St Joseph s Rectory Moulton with Rev Joseph Kopp officiating They will live in Beaumont where Foxworth will manage a theatre after his discharge from the army air forces.
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Virginia Wenske
Wm. H. J. Wenske
Moulton
Woodrow Foxworth
Mamie Foxworth
Port Neches
Texas
Y A Joseph’s
Joseph Kopp
Elo Wenske
Houston
Victor Berger
Schulenburg
Beaumont
Army Air Forces
Moulton Sodality Attends Rally at St Joseph’s High School
Moulton Sodality joined a February 24 rally at St Joseph’s High School in Yoakum. Rev. Charles Drees spoke, supper featured barbecued wieners and sides, and sodalitists from Shiner to Cuero attended. The Moulton group will hold a meeting March 13 at 7 PM.
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Moulton
St. Joseph’s High School
Yoakum
Charles Drees
San Antonio
Shiner
Yorktown
Hallettsville
St. James
Sacred Heart of Gonzales
St. Mary’s
Koerth
Cuero
Young Ladies
Moulton High Opens School Shop to Local Farmers
The Moulton High School shop will be available to farmers each Tuesday and Thursday from 7 30 to 10 p m. Farmers are invited to use the facilities and take advantage of the opportunity.
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Moulton High School
Edwin W. Wotipka Receives Navy Discharge at Camp Wallace
Edwin W. Wotipka seaman second class and son of Mr and Mrs Ed A Wotipka was discharged from the U S Navy February 23 at Camp Wallace Texas after 27 months of service.
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Edwin W. Wotipka
Ed. A. Wotipka
U. S. Navy
Camp Wallace
Texas
Fat Stock Show At Hallettsville
Hallettsville held its annual fat stock show Tuesday with fine animals from various parts of the county exhibited.
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Hallettsville
Soldier Home On Furlough Re-enlists For New Term
Private Albert Rosenauer has returned from the South Pacific and is spending furlough with his mother Mrs. Mary Rosenauer and relatives. He has served about five years and has recently re enlisted for another term.
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Albert Rosenauer
South Pacific
Mary Rosenauer
Peanut Meeting Examines Profitable Peanut Growing
Inclement weather kept turnout light at the Moulton high school gym Tuesday night for a Lions Club briefing on peanut farming. County Agent G. C. King and O. B. Sokol of Hallettsville with H. T. Smith discussed profits from 33 to 100 dollars per acre, soil conditions, and recent peanut purchases in Hallettsville totaling 160000 dollars. The speakers noted abundant peanut land, moved to the area by Mr. Smith, who has threshing gear for large acreage, and urged interested farmers to contact the Lions Club as planting time remains.
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Moulton
Lions Club
G. C. King
O. B. Sokol
Hallettsville
H. T. Smith
Near
Sokol
Sodality Union Meeting At Yoakum Draws 340 Youth
The Shiner Deanery Sodality Union held a Rally of Sodalists and Catholic Youth at Yoakum last Sunday February 24 with about 340 attendees including sponsors parents and friends. The session opened at 3:00 PM led by Rosemary Mikulenka and prayers by Rev. Joseph Pustka.
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Shiner Deanery Sodality Union
Yoakum
Rosemary Mikulenka
Joseph Pustka
Eugene E Kubenka Receives Army Discharge
Cpl. Eugene E. Kubenka son of Mr and Mrs Otto E Kubenka was discharged from the U S Army January 22 at Camp Fannin Texas after 2 years 11 months of service. He earned the American Theater Ribbon EAME Campaign Medal with three Bronze Stars the Good Conduct Medal and the Purple Heart.
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Cpl
Eugene E. Kubenka
Otto E. Kubenka
U.S. Army
Camp Fannin
Texas
Hallettsville Voters Approve $90,000 School Bond
Taxpayers in the Hallettsville Independent School District approved a 90 000 bond issue to fund school improvements. The measure received backing from local property tax payers and will finance building upgrades and facilities enhancements.
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Hallettsville Independent School District
Funeral Held for Two Month Old Range Infant
Attendances at the funeral services included Mr and Mrs Emil Darilek and Mr and Mrs Joe Kubenka Jr for the infant son of Mr and Mrs Otto Anders of Range. The services occurred Tuesday of the previous week.
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Emil Darilek
Joe Kubenka Jr
Otto Anders
Range
Mrs R Valenta Attends Grandson's Wedding in Houston
Mrs. R. Valenta returned Sunday from Houston where she attended the wedding of her grandson, Fred Joe Taylor, to Miss Betty McMillan. The ceremony took place Saturday at 6 30 PM and the bridegroom is the son of Mrs. Mary Taylor.
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R. Valenta
Houston
Fred Joe Taylor
Betty McMillan
Mary Taylor
Wick In Lavaca Race for Precinct 4 Commissioner
Lavaca county records show A T Wick announcing for county commissioner of Precinct No 4. He opposes incumbent John R Klimitchek and facing World War II veteran L F DeBord, who is expected to seek reelection.
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Hallettsville
Lavaca County
A. T. Wick
John R. Klimitchek
L F. DeBord
Moulton PTA Shifts Meeting to Tuesday Evening
The Moulton Parent-Teacher Association changes its regular meeting from Wednesday to Tuesday March 12 at 7 30 PM in the high school gym. Anita Richter discusses Money Allowances for Children while the history department presents a number. Attendance is urged to support the PTA.
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Moulton Parent-Teacher Association
Anita Richter
PT. A
Denver Perkins Seeks 25th Judicial District DA Nomination
Denver E. Perkins, a Gonzales attorney, enters the race for district attorney of the 25th Judicial District covering Colorado Lavaca Gonzales and Guadalupe counties. His announcement will appear in The Eagle next week.
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Denver E. Perkins
Gonzales
25Th Judicial District
Colorado
Lavaca
Guadalupe Counties
Eagle
Leroy Schoenfeld Receives Army Discharge
1st Sgt Leroy Schoenfeld son of Mr and Mrs Frank Schoenfeld received his discharge February 28 at Camp Fannin Texas. He served 8 years 3 months in the army including 29 months in the European theater.
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Leroy Schoenfeld
Frank Schoenfeld
Army
Camp Fannin
Texas
Veteran Represents Baldwin College in Yoakum
Arthur H. Sehodde, a veteran of the African and European campaigns, now represents Baldwin's Business College of Yoakum in instructional affairs and public duties. He brings military service and leadership to the college community.
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Baldwin College
Arthur H. Sehodde
Baldwin’s Business College of Yoakum
UT graduation honors Roland Windecker with B S in electrical engineering
Roland Windecker, son of Rev and Mrs K Windecker, earned a Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering from the University of Texas. He is presently vacationing with relatives in Moulton and Houston.
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Roland Windecker
K. Windecker
University of Texas
Moulton
Houston
Yoakum Couple Celebrates 60th Wedding Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Strunk of Yoakum marked their 60th anniversary last week. Their children include Oscar Strunk of San Antonio, Victor Strunk of Yoakum, and Elo Bechman of Eagle Lake.
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F. A. Strunk
Yoakum
Oscar Strunk
San Antonio
Victor Strunk
Elo Bechman
Eagle Lake
Mrs Stevens Undergoes Operation at Santa Rosa Hospital
Mrs Ray Stevens underwent an operation at Santa Rosa Hospital in San Antonio last week. Mrs Elizabeth Vincik is overseeing the home in Stevens’ absence.
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Ray Stevens
Santa Rosa Hospital
San Antonio
Elizabeth Vincik
Mrs. Stevens
Lutheran Sunday School Delegation Attends Teachers Convention
A delegation from the Lutheran Sunday School Staff attended the Sunday School Teachers Convention in Nordheim on Sunday Feb 24. Rev Windecker spoke on the necessity of Christian child training and Mrs Tom Beale presented an illustrated talk on using the flannel graph in Sunday School. The group included Mrs Tom Beale and daughter Susanna Miss Ruth Arnim Mrs W Haas Mrs W I Richter Miss Anita Richter Mrs G J Bohnenkamp Rev K Windecker Mrs K Windecker and Miss Anita Windecker.
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Lutheran Sunday School
Nordheim
Windecker
Tom Beale
Susanna
Ruth Arnim
W. Haas
W. I. Richter
Anita Richter
G. J. Bohnenkamp
Rev
K. Windecker
Anita Windecker
Surprise Party Honors Milestone Birthday in Moulton
Mrs Minnie Hoyer of Moulton celebrated her 69th birthday with a surprise party Sunday afternoon. Over sixty guests attended including Ed mund L Etlinger and C H Etlinger of Seguin and numerous relatives from Karnes City Cuero Ganado Victoria Yoakum and Houston. A fifteen pound cake was cut by the honoree as refreshments were served.
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Minnie Hoyer
Moulton
Edmund L. Etlinger
C. H. Etlinger
Seguin
Fletcher Kuhnel
Mary Elizabeth and
Fletcher, Jr
Karnes City
L. H. Sciba
Yoakum
Mercelyn
Myrtyr
Flatonia
Fehrenkamp Assigned to Radar Section in 85th Squadron
Edward H. Fehrenkamp son of Mr and Mrs H E Fehrenkamp has reported for duty with the 47th Light Bombardment Group of the Third Air Force stationed at Lake Charles Louisiana He served a year in England Russia and Italy as a B 17 pilot with the 100th Bomb Group H He holds the DFC and Air Medal with four oak leaf clusters and is assigned to the Radar section in the 85th squadron.
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Edward H. Fehrenkamp
H. E. Fehrenkamp
47Th Light Bombardment Group
Third Air Force
Lake Charles
Fehrenkamp
England
Russia
Italy
100Th
Sgt. Fehrenkamp
Lee Vogt Receives Army Discharge at Fort Sam Houston
Sgt. Lee Vogt was discharged from the United States Army February 26 at Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio He served 2 12 years and is the son of Mr and Mrs Emil Vogt.
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Sgt
Lee Vogt
United States Army
Fort Sam Houston
San Antonio
Emil Vogt
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Ewe Tes
Foxworth-Wenske
Moulton Sodality
Sodality Union
Wick
Moulton Pta
Denver Perkins
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