Census Enlists Moulton District Children for 1945 List
The Moulton school district census is in progress counting all children ages 6 to 17. The state education department will allot 25 for each child listed. The Red Cross War Fund enters its second week with appeals to greet solicitors and donate. Texas poultrymen shipped 722 carloads of eggshell equivalent in January, down from 785 carloads in January 1944 per University of Texas Bureau of Business Research.
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Moulton
State Department of Education
Red Cross
Texas Poultrymen
Texas
University of Texas Bureau of Business Research
Moulton FFA and Lions Plan April Fat Stock Show
The Moulton Chapter of the Future Farmers of America with support from the Moulton Lions Club prepares for the annual fat stock and poultry show set for April. The group expects a large exhibit of farm animals and birds this year.
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Moulton
The
Future Farmers of America
Moulton Lions Club
Moulton to Hold Elections for Mayor and City Officials
An election will be held in Moulton on April 3 to elect a mayor two aldermen a city secretary and a city marshal. This will be the first time citizens vote this year. The city election will be followed by a school trustees election on April 7.
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Moulton
Moulton High seniors order commencement invitations
The senior class of Moulton High School comprises 19 girls and 11 boys. They placed an order for commencement invitations and calling cards, and the local print shop is trusted to deliver.
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Moulton High School
Texas Republicans set primary rule after governor vote threshold
The Texas Republican Party will hold a primary for state offices next year because its gubernatorial candidate exceeded 100,000 votes in the recent general election. The law requires a primary if the governor candidate surpasses that threshold.
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Texas Republican Party
Connally to Speak at Jackson Day Dinner in Austin
Tom Connally Texas senator and foreign relations chair will headline the Jackson Day dinner in Austin on April 20. He travels to San Francisco for the United Nations conference after a stop in Austin and recently attended the Inter American Conference in Mexico City. he is a key figure in upcoming peace talks.
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Tom Connally
United States
Texas
Austin
Connally
San Francisco
Mexico City
Soldier Pfc Erwin Kubena Killed in Action on Luzon
War department notified John Kubena that his son Pfc Erwin John Kubena was killed in action on Luzon Philippines February 5 He was 30 years old born in Moulton attended local school and lived in Ganado about 12 years He enlisted July 14 1941 trained at Dodd Field Camp Wolters Camp Shelby Indian Gap and served early 1942 abroad He belonged to Co K 148th Infantry Regiment 37th Division and earned the Combat Infantryman's Badge He was among the first from Jackson County Survived by his father one brother Bohumir Kubena stationed at Galveston his mother died December 17 1943 Memorial services were held at St Joseph Catholic Church Moulton with Rev Joseph Kopp officiating
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John Kubena
War Department
Pfc
Erwin John Kubena
Luzon
Philippine Islands
Erwin
Moulton
Ganado
Dodd Field
Camp Wolters
Texas
Camp Shelby
Mississippi
Indian Gap Military Reservation
Pennsylvania
Co. K
148Th
South Pacific
Jackson County
Bohumir Kubena
Galveston
Pfe. Kubena
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
Joseph Kopp
Red Cross Launches 1945 Fund Drive
The American Red Cross began its 1945 fundraising drive on March 1 to support civilian aid for the military and relief from pestilence famine fire flood. It seeks $200,000,000 for the coming year and urges public donations to sustain its wartime work.
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American Red Cross
Red Cross
United States
Anton Kresta Jr Killed In Action
The War Department informed Mr and Mrs Anton Kresta that their son Private Anton Kresta Jr was killed in action on Luzon in the Philippine Islands on February 12 He was the 73rd Lavaca county man to die for his country.
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War Department
Anton Kresta
Pfe
Anton Kresta Jr
Luzon
Philippine Islands
Pvt. Kresta
Lavaca County
Bradys Welcome 5 1 2 Lb Boy in Houston
Mr and Mrs Glen Brady of Houston announce the birth of a 5 1 2 pound son born February 28. Mrs Brady is daughter of Mrs Martha Biehunko of Moulton.
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Bradys
Glen Brady
Houston
Brady
Martha Biehunko
Moulton
Cotton Crop Insurance Program For 1945 Details
The Federal Crop Insurance Corporation announces a 1945 cotton insurance plan for farmers with a March 10 closing date. Operators should contact their committeemen or county office. Coverage includes damage from drought floods hail wind frost lightning fire excessive rain snow wildlife hurricane tornado insect infestation plant disease and other board determined causes. AAA will implement the program with regular committeemen county offices and new agents to sell the insurance.
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Federal Crop Insurance Corporation
AAA
Komensky P T A Schedules April Meeting After March Session
The Komensky P T A met Thursday night March 1. Minutes were approved and Henry Kalich elected secretary replacing Charles Strauss. Membership reached 115 with two new names. A $20 Red Cross contribution was approved. The group held a 42 and Bunco social with lunch. Next meeting set for April.
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P-T.a
Henry Kalich
Charles Strauss
Hallettsville
Komensky
Red Cross
Ips
Pineapple Pooling Open for Home Demonstration Club
The Home Demonstration County Council forms a County Marketing Committee to pool pineapple orders and secure the best price. Anyone wanting to join should contact a Home Demonstration Club member before March 14 with their desired quantity. Participation carries no obligation.
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Home Demonstration County Council
Home Demonstration Club
Halliburton Receives Bronze Star Posthumously
In Gonzales Texas Maj Zacharish E Coombes awarded the Bronze Star to Joseph Halliburton Waelder Texas for his son Technical Sergeant Johnnie J Halliburton killed in action with the 36th Division The presentation came from Col O P Houston post commander's representative
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Camp Swift
Joseph Halliburton
Waelder
Texas
Johnnie J. Halliburton
Gonzales
Zacharish E. Coombes
O. P. Houston
Moulton PTA Supper Nets $370.04 at Schoolhouse Event
The Moulton PTA raised 370.04 dollars at a chicken dumpling and apple pie supper and program at the schoolhouse Sunday evening. A baseball game between All Stars and Moulton High tied 10 to 10 after two extra innings. Proceeds support gymnasium sound conditioning. remaining donations to be auctioned soon.
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Moulton Pt.a
Moulton
Pecan Budding Demonstration Set for Moulton
County Agent G C King will visit Moulton for a pecan budding demonstration. Details on time and place will be announced. Bud wood should be cut now and stored cold for April and May use.
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G. C. King
Moulton
Helmuth Hoerig Wounded In Action
Sgt Helmuth Moody Hoerig was wounded in action in Belgium, parents Mr and Mrs Ben Hoerig of Houston report. He is brother of Mrs Bernice Heiman who recently visited Moviton.
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Helmuth
Moody) Hoerig
Belgium
Ben Hoerig
Houston
Moviton
Bernice Heiman
Man Recovers After Fred Firdsek Operation at Shiner Hospital
After undergoing Operation Fred Firdsek at Shiner Hospital, the patient has recovered and returned home.
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Fred Firdsek
Shiner Hospital
Pvt Emil Jalufka Returns to States After Wounding
Pvt Emil J Jalufka telephoned Mrs Jalufka to announce his arrival in the United States. He was wounded in France on November 27 while serving in the military.
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Emil J. Jalufka
Jalufka
States
Pvt
France
Lavaca County Groups Hold Meetings At Shiner
Lions Club hosted by Helen Culak Mary Lawey and Joice Trojacek shows. President Fehrenkamp absent due to illness First Vice President William Miculka chaired. Guests include Charles Schmucker agriculture teacher Yoakum who spoke on fat stock show. Lavaca County Home Demonstration Council meets Feb 24 at Shiner City Hall with Miss Myrtle Murray speaking on Marketing noting Lavaca County as an egg producer.
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Helen Culak
Mary Lawey
Joice Trojacek
Lions Club
Elo C. Fehrenkamp
William Miculka
Texas
Charles Schmucker
Yoakum
Lion Lee Jarosek
Schmucker
Lavaca County
Sam Kelly
Midway Club
March School Census And Trustee Elections
March is census month as trustees count school age children while excluding those born before or after specific dates. If a child isn’t enumerated contact the district census trustee or county superintendent. County and district trustee elections occur Saturday April 7 with rural districts electing one trustee each.
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Joe A. Grahmann
Emil Drozd
Home on furlough for Sgt Alvin Mikulencak
Sgt Alvin Mikulencak wounded in Europe returns home on furlough his 30 day leave extended to 60 days Mr and Mrs Frank Mikulencak reside north of Moulton the family announces the extension and welcome him back
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Alvin Mikulencak
Europe
Frank Mikulencak
Moulton
Lodges Install Officers At Regular Meeting
Mozart Lodge No 59 and Lorbeeren Lodge No 63 installed their newly elected officers during the Sunday afternoon regular meeting. Frank Sievers of Gonzales, representing the grand lodge, assisted with the ceremonies.
Home from Hospital for Mrs Cinadr
Mrs. John Cinadr, who underwent a surgical operation at a Temple hospital, returned home last week Tuesday. She is getting along nicely.
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John Cinadr
Temple Hospital
Real Estate Transfers In Moulton
Judge A J Darilek has drawn up papers for transfers in Moulton Mrs Emma Kaiser buys L A Meiners place Block 5 William H Schodde buys from Rudie Mueller Block 40 Peter Derrich buys Herman E Olle Jr place Lots 1 2 3 Block 43 Moulton
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A. J. Darilek
Moulton
Emma Kaiser
L. A. Meiners
William H. Schodde
Rudie Mueller
Peter Derrich
Herman E. Olle Jr
When A Woman Decides at Evergreen School
Milton Riske directs another P T A play at Evergreen School. The comedy in three acts titled When a Woman Decides will be staged Sunday night March 11 at 8 45 o clock. Proceeds go to the Parent Teacher Club.
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Milton Riske
Evergreen School
Evergreen
Mrs Otto Schultz Buried At Bay City
Bay City funeral services held Tuesday of last week for Mrs. Otto Schultz 60 with attendance from Moulton Shiner San Antonio and San Antonio relatives. She is survived by husband three sons and one daughter one son listed as missing in action in France.
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Louis Fehrenkamp
Moulton
Rud. Filip
Shiner
William Ullrich
Louis Niebuhr
San Antonio
Otto Schultz
Bay City
France
Miss Edith Kubenka Returns Home After Accident
Edith Kubenka a Milton High School senior daughter of Mr and Mrs Joe Kubenka Jr is recovering from injuries suffered in an automobile crash several weeks ago and is back home the report notes she is getting along fine.
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Edith Kubenka
Joe Kubenka Jr
Miss Kubenka
Moulton High School
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Johnnie Halliburton
Bronze
PTA
Helmuth Hoerig
LIONS
CLS
Evergreen Mar
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