Hallettsville Honors Its First War Casualty
Memorial service for Pfc. Arthur Louis Buss 30 killed in action in North Africa was held at Sacred Heart Catholic church Hallettsville. Local businesses closed for the services. He is survived by widow Annie Fikae Buss Ingleside, parents John and Mrs Buss Hallettsville, four brothers Carl Galveston A E Freddie Victoria Herbert Hallettsville Everitt Highlands, sister Mrs Anton Michna Houston, and grandmother Mrs Charles Rother.
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Hallettsville
Arthur Louis Buss
North Africa
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Annie Fikae Buss
Ingleside
John Buss
Carl Buss
Galveston
A. E
New Car Tags Attached Onto Old Plates
The highway department reminded today that the small 1943 auto registration plates may be attached to 1942 tags on any corner or bolt hole. The 1942 plate must be kept on vehicles this year and the 1943 tag must be so attached to it to be clearly visible.
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Austin
Highway Department
Lavaca County Farmer James Stasny Burial Near Yoakum
Funeral services were held at Sweet Home Catholic Church near Yoakum for James Stasny A Lavaca County farmer aged 67. Surviving relatives include his widow and two sons James Bishop and Frank Dallas, plus sons Charles Houston Walter Aqua Dulce and Emil Yoakum.
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Yoakum
Sweet Home Catoolic Church
Here
James Stasny
Lavaca Co
James
Bishop
Frank
Dallas
Charles
Houston
Waler
Aqua Dulce
Emil
Talk of Fourth Term Marks FDS Anniversary
Washington observes Roosevelt's 16th White House anniversary amid scattered fourth term talk in Democratic ranks. He shows no sign of endorsement. war priorities dampen any 1944 speculation. The president attends special religious services with high officials and relatives.
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Washington
Roosevelt
White House
Lavaca to Vote on School Trustees
Lavaca county to hold April 3 elections for county school trustees in Precincts 1 and 2. Incumbents Henry Kenger of Hallettsville and Emil Drozd of Moravia seek reelection as part of Lavaca county school district races.
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Lavaca
Hallettsville
Common and Independent School District
Lavaca County
Henry Kenger
Emil Drozd
Moravia Section
We the People Pledge to Support Our Republic
Our nation is a government by the people that honors dignity and opportunity. It guarantees freedom of religion speech assembly press petition protects private property and ensures equal justice. It provides free schools and pursues social and economic security for all.
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United States
Lavaca County Grand and Petit Jurors Named for Spring 1943
District Court in Hallettsville lists the grand jurors for the first week of the Spring Term on March 8 1943 with names from Shiner Yoakum Moulton and Hallettsville. petit jurors for the second and third weeks dated March 15 and March 22 1943 include many local residents across Shiner Moulton Hallettsville Yoakum Breslau Speaks Koerth and Lul.
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District Court
Lavaca County
Texas
Edwin Wolters
Shiner
Henry Rogge
J. M. Valenta
Sweet Home
A. A. Riggs
Yoakum
Helmet
T. J. Roden
Hallettsville
Jack Guthrie
H'ville
John R. Chapman
W. N. Garner
L. E. Denmark
Lud. Kahanek
Joseph Muras
Walter Brunkenhoe
Hans Moulton
G. M. Boothe
Jaro Kafka
Rudie Brueggman
Moulton
John L. Mozisek
H’ville
Leo Clark
Julius Mikulenka
J. G. Konvicka
Leo Metal
Alfred Brosch
J. R. Beal
Joe V. Hagan
H. L. Wendt
A. H. van Dyke
W. E. Menking
W. R. Barnes
Jno
Matejek
Raska
Nash Davenport
John B. Lee
J. P. Harbich
F. J. Kunetka
L. A. Bishop
W. B. Fitzhenry
Ira Fitch
W. A. Morley
War Bonds Promote Savings for Homes After War
The note urges buying War Bonds to finance postwar renovations, promising a new bathroom after victory. It promotes Payroll Savings Plans at workplaces and offers a 4 percent return from the government with a 9 percent yield.
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Uncle Sam
Treasy Department
Lavaca County Red Cross Drives War Fund
The American Red Cross launches Lavaca County War Relief and Membership Drive with a $3800 pledge to support 1943 efforts. March 1 start, county chairmen in each school district urge quick large contributions from every resident to meet wartime needs.
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American Red Cross
Lavaca County
Red Cross
E. S
Pat) Kelly
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Wheeling
Cop-A
T. Fehrenkamp & Sons
Moulton Lumber Dealers
Channe
Lone Star
Anton F’'altisel
Kram’s
Automobile and Tracto
Gasoline Sinclair
Bottes Yarre
Perens
PV Tee LL
State Bank
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
P. Knape
Propareron
Monitor Texas
Moulton Motor Sales
Ford Sales and Service
Lice Jarosek
U.S. Treasury Department
Galt
Colton
Bill
Sympathy Cards
Name Cards
the Eagle
Hanson
Rhode Island
Plymouth Rocks
Roulton Blatchnery
Frank Jahn
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