Passion Play by St Josephs Sodality Sunday March 30
St Josephs Sodality presents a Passion Play on Palm Sunday March 30 at 8 PM in the Public School Auditorium Admission is 35 and 25 cents. The production follows the Last Supper to the Tomb with a cast including Josie Le Petrek Eugenia Ermis Oscar Darilek Edith Calcote James Holud and others.
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St. Joseph's
Souauly
Christ
Robert Hugh Kenson
Lord
Gethsemane
Josie le Petrek Achaz
Frank’e Wagner Samuel
Eugenia Ermis Joseph of
Arimathea
Margaret Truman Makes Opera Debut With Admiration Blues
Miss Margaret Truman, daughter of President and Mrs Harry S. Truman, debuted as an opera singer on Sunday night. Music lovers nationwide praise her balanced, well trained voice. The president need not look beyond family for a tune when things go wrong.
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Margaret Truman
Harry S. Truman
Post Office Seeks Higher Rates to Meet Deficit
The U S Post Office forecasts a 287679000 deficit for the next fiscal year and asks Congress to raise postal card rates to 2 cents parcel post by one third and special delivery to 20 to 45 cents. The plea targets heavy users of postal service.
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U. S. Post Office
Department
Congress
Uncle Sam’s
Truman Polls Signal Shifts as Campaign Ties Rise
Two months ago polls showed Truman fading while current readings place him level with Republicans. The piece protests what it calls remnants of the New Deal and accuses politicians of abandoning the public for Russia. It labels communism as a growing danger.
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Truman
Russia
Congress Restores Hoover Dam Name Over Boulder Moniker
In 1933 the Bureau prepared a Hoover Dam pamphlet for Chicago Century of Progress. Damman Ickes ordered the name Boulder Dam, but Congress has declared Hoover Dam the legitimate designation, nullifying the earlier nickname.
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Bureau of Reclamation
Hoover Dam
Chicago Century of Progress
Mrs Dvorak Returns From Yoakum Visit
Mrs George Dvorak came back to Yoakum Monday after a pleasant stay in the home of Mrs Henry Etlinger.
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George Dvorak
Yoakum
Henry Etlinger
Local families host visiting Kyle guests for a week
Mrs. William € cxmeltekopf and Mrs. Ray Seibert and son William Terry of Kyle are spending the week in the homes of Mrs. Henry Etlinger and Mr. and Mrs. Ed Kolar.
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William
Delta Kappa Gamma Meeting in St Patrick Theme
Alpna inhi Chapter hosted its regular meeting at Mrs. Jeanette Cook’s home with Cuero members assisting. Mrs. F. E. Strieber presided, Elsie Webb spoke on the Place of Women at the Peace Conference, and new members Mrs. Roy Boethel and Mrs. Ethelyn Vick MacManus were welcomed.
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St. Patrick’s Day
Delta Kappa Gamma Sorority
Jeanette Cook
Cuero
F. E. Strieber
Yorktown
Elsie Webb
Berclair
Roy Boethel
Ethelyn Vick MacManus
Yoakum
Strieber
Mary Barthlome
Annie Lee Green
Anita Richter
Moulton
Boehm Family Holds Reunion in Moulton
The Boehm family gathered at Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Fehrenkamp’s home in Moulton on Sunday for a reunion. A turkey dinner with all trimmings was served. Attendees included Mrs. Ed. Boehm Sr. and Jr. with Lawrence, Mrs. Helen Albrecht, Marguerite Boehm, Gene Herzik and children, Dr. A. F. Tasch and children, Robert Haris, Cordelia Boehm, and Pfc. Edward Gene Boehm.
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Boehm
E. C. Fehrenkamp
Moulton
Ed. Boehm Sr
Ed. Boehm Jr
Lawrence
Helen Albrecht
Marguerite Boehm
Gene Herzik
Schulenburg
Hildebrandt-Heidrich Wedding Solemnized
Miss Doris Hildebrandt and William Heidrich united in marriage at the Lutheran Church in Moulton on Wednesday afternoon March 12. Rev. K Windecker officiated. A sumptuous wedding dinner followed at the bride's parents home. Mrs K Windecker provided the music. The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Alfred Hildebrandt of Witting and the groom is the son of Mr and Mrs Willie Heidrich of Breslau.
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Doris Hildebrandt
William Heidrich
Moulton
K. Windecker
Alfred Hildebrandt
Witting
Willie Heidrich
Breslau
Mrs. Annie Zalman Suffers Leg Fracture In Auto Crash
Mrs. Annie Zalman of San Antonio sustained a leg fracture after being struck by a car while crossing a street. She is reported as getting along nicely. Mrs. Zalman is the mother of Elo Zalman of Moulton.
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Annie Zalman
San Antonio
Doctor Hruska Relocates to Moulton from Wesley
Dr. Thomas Hruska, longtime Wesley physician, has moved his practice to Moulton. He is the father of Lad Hruska of Ye Apothecary Shoppe, and will reside with his son and his family in the new location.
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Thos
Taruska
Wesley
Texas
Moulton
Hruska
Lad Hruska
Rudy Vyoral Joins Antone Altisek Beer Distribution
Rudy Vyoral accepts employment with Antone Altisek, the distributor of Shiner and Lone Star Beers, expanding the beverage operation.
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Rudy Vyoral
Antone Altisek
Shiner
Lone Star
Mr and Mrs Harvey Lous Fennenkamp Visit kin in Moulton
Mr and Mrs Harvey Lous Fennenkamp of San Antonio visited his parents Mr and Mrs Louis Fennenkamp in Moulton this past weekend.
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Harvey Lous Fennenkamp
San Antonio
Louis
Kamp
Moulton
Moulton Girl Honored at T U
Miss Iva Sue Jaeggli daughter of Dr and Mrs Sam Jaeggli of Moulton has been elected president of Alpha Gamma Delta at the University of Texas. She previously served as Vice-President Pledge Trainer and song leader and is active in the Radio House Workshop and as an advisor at Scottish Rite Dormitory. Her expenses are paid to the sorority International Convention in Banff Canada this summer.
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Iva Sue Jaeggli
Sam Jaeggli
Moulton
University of Texas
Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority
Iva Sue
Radio House
Scottish Rite
Miss Jaeggli
Banff
Canada
Ed Boehm Sr. Celebrates 85th Birthday at Moulton Home
Mrs. Ed Boehm Sr. marked her 85th birthday with relatives and friends gathering at her Moulton home on Thursday March 13. A luncheon followed the afternoon visit. Among out of town guests were Dr. A F Tasch and family Taft Mrs Gene Herzik and children Schulenburg Mr. and Mrs. Robert Harris and Mr. and Mrs. Fordtran LaGrange Mr. and Mrs. Joe Muras and son Shiner and Mr. and Mrs. C A Williamson Columbus.
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Ed. Boehm Sr
Moulton
A. F. Tasch
Taft
Gene Herzik
Schulenburg
Robert Harris
Fordtran
LaGrange
Joe Muras
Shiner
C. A. Williamson
Columbus
Moulton Boy to Graduate March 24
Lester Walter Raab son of Mr and Mrs John Raab of Moulton will graduate from Baylor College of Dentistry in Dallas on Monday March 24 He is part of a 69 member graduating class He previously graduated from Moulton High School in 1942
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Lester Walter Raab
John Raab
Moulton
Baylor College of Dentestry
Dallas
Lester
Moulton High School
S. S. Davis to Visit Yoakum for Old Age and Survivors Claims
S. S. Man at Yoakum Ph. H. Davs representative will be in Yoakum at the City Hall Wednesday March 10 at 9:00 A. M. to receive claims and discuss Old Age and Survivors Insurance with interested parties. Davis cannot assist with Old Age Assistance.
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Yoakum
Davis
Lavaca A. and M. Club Gifts $25 to F F A Chapters
The Lavaca County A. and M. Club based in College Station donates $25 to each F F A Chapter in Lavaca County. Chapters are at Shiner Yoakum Moulton and Stalletsville. Funds may be used at the discretion of each chapter.
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Lavaca County
A. and M. Club
College Station
Shimer
Yoakum
Moulton
Stallettsville
Jaeggli Family Weekend Visit Noted at UT Austin
Nate Miss Iva Sue Jaeggli visiting her parents Dr. and Mrs. Sam Jaeggli over the weekend. She attends the University of Texas in Austin.
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Nate
Iva Sue Jaeggli
University of Texas, Austin
Sam Jaeggli
Ladies Travel to San Antonio Tuesday
Mrs. E. A. Oehl, Mrs. E. A. Jaeggli, Mrs. Lee Jarosek, Mrs. Roy Kotzebue and Miss Ruth Arnim were in San Antonio Tuesday.
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E. A. Oehl
E. A. Jaeggli
Lee Jarosek
Roy Kotzebue
Ruth Arnim
San Antonio
Ed Bauer Visits Sister In Houston During Illness
Ed Bauer spent last week in Houston visiting his sister Mrs Albert Schmidt of Columbus who is critically ill in a Houston hospital. The visit underscores family support during a health crisis.
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Ed. Bauer
Houston
Albert Schmidt
Columbus
Twin Girls for Mr and Mrs Victor Foster
Mr and Mrs Victor Foster of Komensky welcome twin girls born March 16 at Dr Strieder Hospital. The babies are named Annette Fay and Janette May.
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Victor Foster “of
Komensky
Dr. Strieder Hospital
Annette Fay
Janette May
Lavaca County Farmers Favor Hybrid Corn Over Native Varieties
In Lavaca County many farmers plan to plant hybrid corn this season due to higher yields. Extension Agent J W Lindsey notes multiple examples including Jacob Velek 45 bushels per acre on 10 acres and Theodore Bujnoch 60 bushels per acre, with Freytag predicting near total hybrid adoption within 10 years. Some farmers cite weevil concerns, though others see hybrids as superior.
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College Station
Texas
Lavaca County
J. W. Lindsey
Jacob Velek
Kk. J. Chovanetz
Arnold Freytag
Freytag
Lavaca
Lindsey
Theodore Bujnoch
Bujnoch
Red Cross Drive Opens in Lavaca County March Drive
William Novosad local chairman for the American Red Cross Fund Drive says the campaign starts Friday March 21 and runs through the month. The Lavaca County quota is set at 1500 dollars.
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William Novosad
Lavaca County
Little Girl Born to Mikulencak Family in Glad Den
A girl named Bernadette Eunice was welcomed by Mr and Mrs Eddie Mikulencak on Thursday March 13. The newborn weighed 81 pounds and arrived to fill their home with joy.
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Eddie Mikulencak
Bernadette Eunice
Welcome Home Party for Willie Bartek Family
Mrs. Willie Bartek and daughter Susan arrived from England last Friday to reunite with husband and father Willie Bartek. A reception at Mr. and Mrs. Louis Bartek home Sunday drew many relatives and friends and featured delicious refreshments.
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Willie Bartek
Susan
England
Louis Bartek
Moulton PTA Elects New Officers at Meeting
Lad Hruska was elected president of the Moulton Parent-Teacher Association at a recent meeting. Other officers include Mrs. Malvin Merrem as vice president, Mrs. Julius Krejcj as secretary, and Mrs. Ea L. Biehunko as treasurer.
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Lad Hruska
Moulton
Parent-Teacher Association
Malvin Merrem
Julius Krejcj
Ea. L. Biehunko
Mrs. Jungermann Helps At Schneider Convalescent Home
Mrs. E. A. Jungermann aiding Mrs. Ben Schneider at the Schneider Convalescent Home was in Corpus Christi during the early part of the week.
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E. A. Jungermann
Ben Schneider
Schneider Convalescent Home
Corpus Christi
Fire destroys Pieper home in Komens Kentucky
A fire Tuesday morning leveled the Pieper home at Komens KY, with the Moulton Fire Department saving the barn and most household goods lost. Visitors from Houston, Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Facek and Helmuth Hoerig, were in Moulton Sunday.
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Pieper
Komensky
Frank Koudelka
Moulton
Eddie Facek
Helmuth Hoerig
Houston
Dr. Sam Jaeggli Returns From Galveston Health Trip
Dr. Sam Jaeggli has returned from Galveston where he sought health treatment. Friends report he is getting along fine and appears improved after the trip.
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Sam Jaeggli
Galveston
Heavy Rain Strains Lavaca River Floods Banks
A heavy noon rain Tuesday measured 2.34 inches and caused the Lavaca River to overflow its banks, flooding nearby areas.
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Lavaca
Moulton Girls Win Round Top Carmine Volley Ball Title
The Moulton High School Girls' Volley Ball team won the Round Top Carmine tournament final 40 to 27 after defeating Giddings 58 to 8 Burton 35 to 19 and Shiner 48 to 14. Beatrice Flessner and Myrtle Hildebrandt earned all tournament honors.
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Moulton High School
Auction Sale Held At Hallettsville
Auction results show 375 cattle and 148 hogs sold on Tuesday March 11 at Hallettsville Co. Sale. Highlights include a bull bought by Hajek Bros. from Walter Skarke weighing 870 pounds at 12 cents per pound totaling 104.40 dollars. A cow sold by Ludwig Smajstrala to Kasee weighed 665 pounds at 13.10 per hundredweight totaling 87.12 dollars. Calf sold by R S Caldwell to Kuykendall weighed 360 pounds at 19 cents per pound totaling 68.40 dollars. A cow and calf sold by Eugene Menking to D Weber brought 117.50 dollars. A 204 pound hog sold to Chas Havria at 26.80 dollars per hundredweight totaling 53.60 dollars.
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Hallettsville Co
Walter Skarke
Hajek Bros
Weig
Ludwig Smajstrala
Ka‘see
R. S. Caldwell
Kuykendall
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St. Joseph's Sodality
Walter Brunkenhoefer
Oak Grove
Washington
Europe
FFA
Lions Club
Loins Club
James Kolar Peter
John Butechek
John
Edith Calcote Judas
Oscar Darilek Longinus
James Holud Marv Ols
Marjorie Papacek
Mary Magdalene
Edith Rubenka
Veronica
Lucy Bartek
Hildebrandt-Heidrich
T. U
S. S. Man
Ph. H. Davs
Wie
Hallettsville
Weimar
Haas
Holub
E. Krejci
Eugene Michalec
Ozro Fehrenkamp
James Holub
Olsovsky
Hoyer
Tommie Hoyer
John Olsovsky
Alex Haas
James Maresh
Meyer
Bravenec
RED Cross Drive
Moulton Pta
Hallettsvile
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