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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1946
Page
1
A reader signed as Dear Uncle Samuel playfully criticizes using atomic bombs on ships goats and hogs, suggesting a different target might be chosen later. The piece reads as a satirical exchange with the editor.
Texas lawmakers Hatton Sumners and Fritz Lanham announce they will not seek another term in Congress. Both have long records of service and will retire from national politics this year.
The Girl Scouts of America celebrated their 34th anniversary last week and now count over one million members. The piece urges every community to have a Girl Scout troop. It notes six or more candidates are in the field for the democratic gubernatorial nomination next July, with more possibly entering.
Local politics heat rises as two contenders filed announcements last week for the state senate seat representing the 15th district. Both camps vow diligence, with no polling data or platforms detailed in the sparse report.
Civic integrity requires leaders to align words with actions to maintain public trust. When trusted guides mislead, confidence erodes and democracy falters.
The annual Red Cross fund drive continues as organizers seek donations to aid service members veterans and emergency relief with no other income channel than contributions from the public.
A reflective passage contrasts U S wars and peace, urging unity to safeguard the peace promised to the nation’s soldiers. It references independence won in 1776 and expresses ongoing concern for national liberties.
March 15 marks the 110th anniversary of General Sam Houston and his army camping on the march East. A marker has been erected on the town edge to denote the camp site and its historic connection to Moulton.
The Moulton Lions Club will establish a lighted athletic field on leased ground as part of Texas communities preparing for youth recreation. This forward step aims to entertain the young people and encourage progressive community development.
Mrs. Ed Boehm Sr. was surprised with a Wednesday March 138 party for her 84th birthday. Guests from Flatonia LaGrange Schulenburg Taft El Paso joined in greetings as refreshments followed an enjoyable afternoon. Mrs. Boehm remains hale and hearty despite four score years.
George O Thompson announces birth of son George Oliver Jr born February 28 at St Josephs Hospital 8 pounds 12 ounces. Grandparents Mrs Fred Koester travels to Houston to meet the new arrival at the Thompson home. This adds a girl and a boy to the family.
Galveston prominent citizen Clark W. Thompson announces the Democratic nomination bid for congressman of the 9th District. Thompson previously served as a congressman before Galveston County was added to the district.
Staff-Sergeant F. J. Wagner Jr. was discharged from the U S Army at Fort Bragg North Carolina after two years and nine months of service. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank J. Wagner.
Mr and Mrs Andrew Petrek are erecting a new residence in the northeastern part of town. Mr and Mrs Anton Stasny are building a home in the northern part of town.
Emil J. Polasek of Halletts ville, the veterans county service officer, will be in Moulton at the City Office every Tuesday to give service to all veterans and their qualified dependents. Veterans, if you have any problems, drop in and lets talk them over. In making your calls please bring your original discharge papers or a certified copy of same.
August Etlinger becomes sole owner of City Meat Market after purchasing partner Herman Kurtz's stake. The transaction leaves Etlinger as the sole proprietor running the business.
G. G. Fisbeck, auto parts dealer, is erecting a business house on Highway No. 95 in the eastern part of town.
County records show 30 marriage licenses issued in Lavaca during February, up from 28 in January. For the first two months of the year the total reached 58, compared with 14 in the same period last year.
Joe Kubenka Jr a Chevrolet dealer buys the building at Kerr Avenue and West Street from Mrs Mary Ann White He has occupied the property since 1929 and plans to continue business at the site.
Chas Welfs has been appointed by the school board to take the scholastic census for the Moulton Independent School District. The enumeration will occur during March.
City of Moulton invites qualified voters to approve 33000 in revenue bonds to refund 12500 of older waterworks bonds and finance 20500 for extensions. Bonds run up to 25 years at up to 3 percent interest funded by water revenues. election details warnings and official names listed.
Mayor Elo C Fehrenkamp calls a city election Tuesday April 2 to elect three aldermen for two years Incumbents Vlz dike Boehm R B Papacek and Julius Krejci are candidates for re election
Mr and Mrs Elwyn Gummelt recently discharged from military service visit their parents Mr and Mrs Gus Gummelt and other relatives in California after returning home last week.
Glenn P. Wilson received his discharge from the United States Navy after about two years of service at Shumaker California. He will attend the University of Texas and is the son in law of Mr and Mrs Frank J Wagner. Mr and Mrs Robert Saliger spent the weekend in Corpus Christi visiting Mr and Mrs John Saliger. Mr and Mrs Gus Gummelt and Mr and Mrs Elwyn Gummelt spent Saturday in San Marcos with Mr and Mrs Harold Knape.
Mrs. M. Luke of Patterson Louisiana visits in the home of Mr. and Mrs. F C. Smith. Mrs. Luke is the mother of Mrs. Smith.
Mrs. A. F. Tasch and her children traveled to Taft on Saturday to join Dr. A. F. Tasch. They spent two months in the area with Mr. and Mrs. Elo C. Fehrenkamp.
Major and Mrs. B. F. Grill of Sheppard Field Texas and Dr. and Mrs. R. H. Morris Jr. of Houston Texas spent the past weekend visiting Dr. and Mrs. Martin Wagner.
Mr and Mrs George Bargman of Gonzales spent Sunday with Mrs F J Fehrenkamp Also Miss Lillian Fehrenkamp Mrs Gus Seims and Cornelius Fehrenkamp of Shiner were guests.
Mrs. A. C. Rehmet and Miss Velma Reh met of San Antonio along with Miss Alice Arnim and Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Fitzmaurice of Houston were recent visitors in the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. O. Arnim.
Mrs Mary Faltysek, 79, sustained a hip fracture on the last day of December. She is getting along well but remains confined to bed at the home of Mr and Mrs Ad Darilek in Henkhaus.
Mr and Mrs Malvin Merrem from Moulton and Mrs Weldon Knape of Victoria spent Sunday visiting Mr and Mrs Charles Miculka in Rosanky. Their granddaughter Renee Merrem had stayed in Austin with her uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs 9 I Jansa and returned home with them.
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