National Council of Catholic Czechs photo from 1918 meeting
A 1918 image from the National Council of Catholic Czechs meeting at the Sam & Will Moore Institute shows Emil Darilek Sr and Ferdinand Neskorik in the foreground. The identification effort credited Emil Darilek Sr and Emil Darilek, Sr. with Mr. Emil Darilek Sr. assisting, listing numerous members across six rows.
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National Council of Catholic Czechs
Narodni Sdruzeni
Sam & Will Moore Institute
Ed. Boehm
Emil Darilek
Ferdinand Neskorik
John Pavelka
Joe Kubenka
Stella
Emily
Frank Krejci
Jakub Welff
Joe Zavesky
Joe Muras
Joe Kaspar
Adolf Vana
Anton Miculka
Frank Culak
Anton Svoboda
VEW Games Party Moved From Saturday to Friday
There will be no games party at the VFW Hall on Saturday March 31 due to Easter picnic preparations. The local VEW will hold their games party on Friday starting at 8:30 p m after Easter Sunday.
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VFW
VEW
Hallettsville man Henry Boethel dies from self-inflicted shotgun wound
Henry Boethel a Hallettsville resident and Shiner Beer agent was found fatally shot in his warehouse office Wednesday morning. Sheriff and Chief Laws investigated as Judge Oscar Shoemake ruled the wound self-inflicted in this fatal incident.
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Henry Boethel
Hallettsville
Shiner Beer
Boethel
Herbert Kohleffel
Laws
Oscar Shoemake
Local Farm Bureau Holds Meeting in Meuton
The Meuton Community Farm Bureau held its monthly meeting on Thursday night March 22 with Chairman Frankie Darilek presiding. Assistant Co. Agent Joe Johnson showed two films on farm hazards and a comedy. Alvin Denison and Clayton Bennett attended. A note on the new Farm Record book noted its low cost made possible by local banks and the Chamber of Commerce. The Red Cross drive was discussed and a $5 donation approved. The group also voted to enter a float in the FFA and 4 H Show parade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meuton Community Farm Bureau
Frankie Darilek
Joe Johnson
County See
Alvin Denison
Farm Bureau
Clayton Bennett
Hallettsville
Johnson
Sec
Red Cross
Moravia Farm Bureau Meeting Notes
The Moravia Community meeting on Tuesday night March 20 at the Parish Hall drew 40 members. President introduced guests general service agent C. S. Bennett and Assistant County Agent Joe Johnson. Johnson showed an informative safety film.
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Moravia Community Farm Bureau
General Service
C. S. Bennett
Joe Johnson
Johnson
Thousands Expected At VFW Easter Picnic Here Sunday
An estimated crowd will attend the eighth annual Easter Picnic by VFW Post 6971 at the local VFW Hall on Sunday Easter Sunday. Activities include a family-style dinner at 11:30 a.m. and a menu of fried chicken gumbo and sides, an Easter Keg Hunt and Eye Hunt for children, public speeches by Culp Krueger and A M Armstrong, a beard-growing contest, rides, and a 5:30 p.m. supper followed by music from Henry Brosch Orchestra.
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VFW Post 6971
VFW
Verfulevent. Com
Culp Krueger
el Campo
15Th Congressional District
A. M
Jack) Armstrong
VW Department
Austin
Henry Brosch Orchestra
Town to Close Friday Noon for Good Friday Observance
Moulton business houses will close Friday noon and remain closed the rest of the day to observe Good Friday March 30. This allows residents to attend church services. shoppers are asked to plan accordingly.
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Moulton
Saturday Deadline For Vehicle License Plates
Deadline for purchasing vehicle license plates is Saturday, March 31. Avoid the last minute rush by getting your plates now.
Divisions and Prizes for FFA 4-H Parade Show
The Chamber funds 125 dollars for parade entries in Commercial Organizations and Novelties with Adult and Children's divisions. First to third place awards are 20 15 and 10 dollars in Commercial and Organizations, while Novelties split into Adult and Juvenile sections with 10 5 and 2 50 dollars. Fourth place honorable mentions noted. Judges will be three out-of-town experts. entries must display sponsor name and theme. Contact Dr. M. M. Wagner or Mr. Wm. Novosad and await further parade details next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
M. M. Wagner
Wm. Novosad
F Bureau Office to Close Monday Mornings Hallettsville
Beginning Monday April 2 1956 the Lavaca County Farro Bureau office in Hallettsville will close every Monday morning and reopen at 1 00 p m local time and will operate on regular hours rest of the week.
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Lavaca
Farro
Hallettsville
Lavaca Cancer Board Names Kolar Chair. Kickoff Set
Dr. M Wagner Lavaca Cancer Board member announced April 14 as kickoff for the American Cancer Society 1956 Educational and Fundraising Crusade in Moulton. The drive aims to raise 26000000 nationally to fund education patient service and research as part of Cancer Control Month.
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M. Wagner
Cancer Board
M. M. Wagner
Lavaca
Congress
Moulton
Wagner
American Cancer Society
United States
Martin Wagner
Lavaca County
Four Car Collision South of Here Early Sunday
A Sunday 1:30 a m crash 1.2 miles south of here involved four vehicles in two rear end wrecks. Evelyn Spears of Yoakum drove a 1950 Mercury which was struck by a 1949 Oldsmobile driven by Leon Warren of Shiner. Warren was charged with following too close.
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Here
Evelyn Spears
Yoakum
Leon Warren
Shiner
Simon Culberson, Jr
Houston
Calvin Kismo Wallace Col
Culberson
Warren
Wallace
Highway Patrol
Moulton Bank President Returns After Eye Surgery
Mr. Elo Fehrenkamp, president of the Moulton Farmers Merchants State Bank, returned home last Wednesday after eye surgery at the Medical Arts Hospital in San Antonio. He is reported to be doing fine.
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Tokyo
Japan
New Delhi
India
United States Steel Homes, Inc
New Albany
Ind
U. S. Steel Corp
Eisenhower
Washington, D. C
Elo Fehrenkamp
Moulton Farmers Merchants State Bank
Medical Arts Hospital
San Antonio
Fehrenkamp
Cancer research drive to fund programs April seventeenth
A solicitation to raise funds for coordinated cancer research and related educational and service programs will be held on April 17. The event aims to support efforts to find the cause and cure of cancer and expand community educational services.
Moulton City Election Set for April 3
Moulton will hold its city election Tuesday April 3. Councilmen candidates for re election are Emil Jaluska and Ad Petrek without opposition. Nolan Wagner has placed his name on the ballot replacing Julius Krejer who is not seeking reelection. Polls open 8:00 am to 7:00 pm at the City Office. The Moulton Independent School District trustee election is set for Saturday April 7 with Wm Novosad and Ed Mikes not seeking reelection while Julius Jasek will run for reelection.
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Moulton
Emil Jaluska
Ad. Petrek
Nolan Wagner
Julius Krejer
Moulton Independent School District
Wm. Novosad
Mikes
Julius Jasek
Mrs Annie Gray dies at age 90 in Moulton
Death occurred Tuesday morning March 27 at the Gibson home after years of illness and blindness. She was 90 with 7 days, widow of James F. Gray, and mother of a daughter who died in infancy. Funeral at Smith Funeral Home with Brother Sydon officiating. Burial in Old Moulton Cemetery.
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Annie Gray
W. L. Gibson
Smith Funeral Home
Sydon of Rosenberg
Old Moulton Baptist Church
Old Moulton
Mrs. Gray
Annie Hull
John Hull
Elizabeth Klein
Lavaca County
James F. Gray
Peach Creek
Gray
Glimpse of Big FFA and 4-H Project Show Set for April
Readers get a peek at Moulton FFA and 4-H livestock projects ahead of the April 11 12 show and sale. L A Jarosek feeds and grooms his 660 pound Hereford purchased from Budge Goodwin. David Anderle tends Southdown lambs. he has shown lambs to grand champion in 4 H and appears to have multiple FFA projects. The feature notes strong entries hinting at a promising stock show.
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Moulton
L. A. Jarosek
Lee Jarosek
David Anderle
Button
FFA
Vocational Ag
Wm. L. Young
David
Julius Anderle
Jack Herzik
Schulenburg
Ber
Lambs
Notice of Early Closure for Good Friday at Jalutka Service Station
The public is advised the Jalutka Service Station will close after 12 noon on Good Friday March 30. Customers are asked to visit before noon to meet their needs.
Car Inspection Deadline Nears Texas Warns of Long Delays
The Highway Safety Council of Texas warned motorists that delaying auto inspections past April 15 will cause the longest wait in four years. State law requires annual mechanical safety checks for all motor vehicles. driving uninspected after the deadline is illegal. Executive Director G C Morris noted past years saw early inspections but this year delays have built up.
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The
Highway Safety Council of Texas Today
Texas
Highway Safety Council
G. C. Morris
Citizens of Tomorrow Photo Group at VFW Hall
A portrait feature shows local children photographed January 20 at the VFW Hall by Waltz Studios of Des Moines. Families listed include Jim Fishbeck, Marvin Rothbauer, Ernest Novosad, E W Darilek, Hugo Fisbeck, James Koncaba and others with ages from 5 months to 22 years. Families are not charged and prints may appear in the Eagle.
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VFW
Waltz Studios
Des Moines
Iowa
David
Jim R. Fishbeck
David Mark
Marvin Rothbauer
Ernie
Ernest Novosad
Jimmy
E. W. Darilek
Carlotta
Hugo Fisbeck
Carolyn
James Koncaba
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Moulton National Council of
Adolf Eran
Charles Wells
Tom Handsur
Vlasta Svoboda
Frank Lukasik
Adolf Knesek
Frank Krejer
Felix Tylecek
John Pavelika
Jakub Rebecek
Chas, Beran, Sr
John Kaspar
Joe Sustr
Jakub Cinadr
Jaroslav Mares
John Brom
Joe Culak
Anton Lukasik
Edward Boehm
Rudolf Miska
Vsrank Mares
Rudoltevan
Sadik Boehm
Frank Jilek, Sr
Joe Stary
Joe K. Darilek
John Mares
Rank Skrametbaur
Emil Krejer
Raab
Local Farm Bureau
Moravia Farm Bureau
Moravia
Gulp Krueger
Jack’ Armstrong
Culp Krurger
Anton Kolar
Chm
John Parker
Jim Hull
Gonzales
Jalutka
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