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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1945
Page
1
District sal Red Cros. Only three marriage licenses were issued in Lavaca county in February, compared with 11 during the previous month. The editor notes Dan Cupid seems to have taken a vacation.
The American Red Cross urges readers to donate generously to support the organization’s operations. It emphasizes that larger gifts reflect a humanitarian heart and help Red Cross function at its best.
Charles W. Bryan a longtime Nebraska figure and three term governor has died in Lincoln. He was the 1924 Democratic vice presidential nominee and the brother of William Jennings Bryan.
Cologne Germany, a major industrial hub, remains in Allied hands as the United States Army extends control. Other key industrial centers have fallen and enemy resistance shows signs of crumbling. Citizens urged to buy more war bonds to help finish the job.
Laura Lane credits editors for promoting the program as Texas reached its target of one million victory gardens last year. The Extension Editor notes newspaper space helped boost participation and awareness nationwide.
The Civil Aeronautics Administration proposes to Congress an expansion plan raising usable air ports to 88 percent of communities. Currently 1,629 of 8,047 counties have airports, averaging 53 percent, with 2,585 airports today.
Beginning next week The Eagle will publish twelve one column articles each week explaining why and how to plant and care for a Victory Garden this year. Read the first article and you will want to read the rest of the series. The paper pledges to deliver the finest journalism to readers.
The column This and That has been praised by some and criticised by others. The editors say praise shades criticism by a margin and invite reader opinions, noting that not all will agree with every item while affirming democratic rights of view.
By Monday the Moulton district raised 1062.3 dollars toward the 1945 Red Cross War Fund, exceeding its quota by 62.35 dollars. Edwin A. Jaeggli chaired the drive with assistants, praising local citizens for going over the top in the first week and expecting more contributions before closing. The colored residents contributed 36.6 dollars, and the district has a history of surpassing goals in past drives.
Austin reports a $2 per capita scholastic apportionment payment released Friday to Texas public schools totaling $2,893,220. The current distribution reaches $16 of the $25 per capita allotment, with another apportionment due in April per State Department of Education.
The Lavaca county grand jury of the spring term at Hallettsville returned four felony indictments. Foreman C P Whittington led the panel. Judge Roy C Archer of Austin stood in for District Judge Lester Holt due to illness.
Governor Coke R. Stevenson proclaimed Victory Garden week in Texas and urged Texans to plant 1,000,000 garden plots for 1945. He cited a higher need for home food production as more soldiers are fed and stationed abroad and as allies demand agricultural resources.
A New Kinkler store at New Kinkler near Hallettsville operated by Adolph Fertsch was burned Saturday morning. The loss is estimated at 5000 dollars with no insurance. The origin of the fire is not known.
Mrs Otto Fisbeck and Miss Helene Mueller were guests in Shiner last Wednesday sharing social calls and local chatter during their visit.
The U S Navy hospital project in Houston is valued between 6 million and 7 million dollars. A 120 acre site near the Medical Center was funded by 262 Houston donors through Chamber of Commerce efforts. Donors and guests were honored at a luncheon after the cornerstone ceremony.
Mr and Mrs Julius Janacek announce the birth of their son David Julius on March 1 a 10 pound 4 ounce baby boy. The mother is the former Miss Elvie Mueller.
Memorial services for Pfc. Anton Kresta Jr. were held at the Catholic Church in Praha on Sunday. He died in action on Luzon, Philippines, February 12, 1945, at age 21. Survived by father Anton Kresta. seven brothers and three sisters.
Mr and Mrs Reinhold Dierschke of near Moulton welcomed an 11 1-2 pound boy named Roy born on Saturday March 10. Parents report a healthy infant and prompt recovery.
The War Department notified Mr. and Mrs. Emil Hajek of Shiner that their son Pvt. Johnnie F. Hajek is missing in action in France since February 27.
Mr and Mrs Henry Grasse of Moulton receive a letter from Pvt Henry Grasse stating he has arrived safely in India after three months of anxious waiting. He asks family not to worry, saying Uncle Sam and God will take care of him.
The Moulton Eagle announces new subscription rates effective until further notice. One year costs 2.00 dollars, six months 1.25, three months 0.75, and one month 0.50.
The Eagle reports Komensky School issued commencement invitations to four graduates Dorothy Rose Breitschopf Angeline Marie Motal Edith Cervenka and Johnnie James Bohuslav. Commencement exercises are scheduled for April 26.
Secretary Moreenthau announced a 14 billion dollar target for the seventh war loan. Half goes to individuals and half to corporations, with a 7 billion dollar individual quota—the highest ever. Series E bonds attract non corporate buyers, as the seven week drive runs May 14 to June 30, plus an April 9 intensification urging payroll savings participants to increase pledges.
Moulton Future Farmers of America will hold its Fat Stock Show on Saturday April 14 with a big parade, prizes for best decorated vehicle and animal, and an open poultry show. Entrants may enter chickens or two hens.
S. Sgt. Edward J. Kokas was awarded the Bronze Star for his role in the New Guinea campaign after nearly two years overseas. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Kokas.
Moulton Public Schools hosts neighbors for an invitation meet featuring high school and junior playground baseball and volleyball. Invitations sent to nearby schools. no admission charged. Certificates awarded to division winners. large turnout expected.
United Gas Pipe Line Co. will build a 24 inch main natural gas transmission line about 140 miles from Carthage gas field to the Sterling-ton compressor near Monroe Louisiana. The project, costing an estimated 7 million dollars, will cross three rivers and aims to deliver 100 million cubic feet daily to Tennessee Gas and Transmission Co for Appalachian shortages and to augment United’s Monroe reserves. Construction awaits Federal Power Commission approval with a target completion by September 1, 1945.
Evergreen School presented a three act comedy When A Woman Decides last Sunday. Cast included Max Seidenberger Mrs. Daniel Michalec Benjamin Kleihege Miss Sylvia Tupa and several others. Receipts totaled 77.15.
Chief Frank Williams, field instructor at the A and M College Firemen's Training School, led a firemen's school in Moulton Tuesday evening. Attendees included firefighters from Waelder, Flatonia and Shiner. Lunch followed the meeting.
Sgt. Dan H. Fertsch son of County Judge and Mrs Paul H Fertsch of Hallettsville has been brought back to Brooke General Hospital San Antonio for treatment after a period in England.
Mrs Ona F Novak of Shiner received a War Department notice stating Technical Sergeant Theodore H Novak has been reported missing in action since February 25 in Germany. The Adjutant General confirmed the loss and promised further notification if details arrive. Novak is the son of Ed Novak of Moulton.
Public tribute paid to Lt. Bertha Dworsky Henderson of Bataan Corregidor and San Tomas with a reception at the Catholic parish hall. City and county officials join residents in honoring the only county woman who served as an army nurse with U S forces in the Philippines during invasion, suffering, and liberation.
Old Moulton Baptist Church held a Sunday baptism with Rev. C. E. Bottorff leading. Zat Johnson led singing and Miss Ethel Baros of Shiner plus Mrs. Cameron of San Antonio provided music. Lt. James Baros of the Army Air Corps was the baptismal candidate. The church thanks Shiner Baptist Church for the baptistry use.
The district court in Hallettsville lists Moulton residents G. G. Fisbeck Vladike Pesek Frank Jilek Gus Gummelt Julius Krejer and Albert Puse tejovsky as petit jurors for the week of March 19.
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