Moulton Registers 346 Men In Man Power Drive
Registration at Moulton High School gym Monday recorded 346 men age 45 to 65. War Ration Book One distribution set for Monday and Tuesday May 4 and 6, with details required from applicants including family member eligibility and physical attributes.
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Moulton
Moulton High Schoool Gymnasium
Stanley F. Cernosek
Moulton High School
A. J. Darilek
George Pustejovsky
John L. Smolik
L. F. Mikulenka
Hallettsville
William Miculka
Max
Chamber backs graduated sales tax and flat levy plan
The United States Chamber of Commerce urged Congress to adopt a graduated sales tax and a flat five percent levy on gross income to raise about 11 billion dollars annually. President Roosevelt reportedly remains opposed to a general sales tax.
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United States Chamber of Commerce
Congress
Roosevelt
Washington
United Service Organization of Texas launches fund drive
The United Service Organization of Texas nears completion of its campaign to raise about 1 110 000 dollars toward a 32 000 000 national fund. The drive to support off duty comforts for armed service members begins May 11 and should receive generous backing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Service Organization of Texas
Election Year Call to Qualified Voters
This piece urges every qualified voter to participate in government and to choose candidates by qualification alone. It stresses selecting men who obey and will enforce the laws, to hold public office.
Texarkana Senator Beck enters race for lieutenant governor
State Senator Harold Beck announces Democratic bid for lieutenant governor. He advocates cutting state expenditures to fund the war effort for a swift victory. Campaign will be run by his father Dr. H L Beck, a prominent Texarkana physician.
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Harold Beck
Texarkana
Beck
H. L. Beck
Ledger from old Baursville store reveals German ledgers
The editor viewed an antique ledger from the J. T. Jaeggli and Baur & Jaeggli mercantile firm at Baursville, dating over sixty years ago. The German entries are clear and the keeper’s system resembles modern bookkeeping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Jaeggli
Baur & Jaeggli
Baursville
Old Settlers Reunion At Old Moulton
Preparations are under way for the sixth annual Old Moulton home-coming to be held Sunday May 11. The event attracts visitors from across the state with officers John Thompson as president J H Vanham as secretary and executive committee members Zat Johnson Les Cooper Ike York Monroe Glaiss and Ed Boehm.
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Old Moulton
John Thompson
J. H. Vanham
Zat Johnson
Les Cooper
Ike York
Monroe Glaiss
Ed. Boehm
Pioneers Remember Noted Local Deaths Across Counties
Sarah A. Pepper aged 92 died in Elgin on Friday. J W Williams 82, a Sublime area farmer, died recently. Angie Lane 96 native of Alabama died in Jacksonville. G M Killingsworth 83 stockman of Jackson county died at Edna. Minnie Dullye 87 passed at home in Yoakum. T T McGammons 84 pioneer resident of Flatonia died April 22. George W Speed 96 Confederate veteran died in Kerens near Corsicana.
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Mita
Sarah A. Pepper
Elgin
J. W. Williams
Sublime
Angie Lane
Jacksonville
Alabama
G. M. Killingsworth
Jackson County
Edna
Minnie Dullye
Yoakum
T. T. McGammons
Flatonia
George W. Speed
Kerens
Corsicana
Moulton Citizens Aid Navy Relief Fund Drive
Moulton citizens contributed fifty dollars and eighty three cents to the Navy Relief Society fund, according to Chairman Vladike Boehm. Roy Kotzebue and Edwin Jaeggi assisted in the drive.
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Moulton
Navy Relief Society Fund
Vladike Boehm
Roy Kotzebue
Edwin Jaeggi
Herman Sons Convention In Galveston This Week
Mr and Mrs G J Bohnen kamp travel to Galveston to attend the grand lodge of the Sons of Herman convention. Delegates and members from various lodges participate in the annual meeting.
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Herman Sons
Galveston
G. J. Bohnenkamp
Grand Lodge of the Sons of Herman
Graduation Exercises At Baursville
Graduation exercises were held at the Baursville school Tuesday night. Hon Bascom Giles commissioner of the general office Austin delivered the address. County Superintendent William Eilers delivered diplomas to Tillie Boehm and Elenora Pelich. Willie Mae Pilat and Lavern Jilek received honor roll diplomas. Miss Marian Nelson of Moulton High School played the graduation march.
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Baursville
Bascom Giles
General Office
Austin
William Eilers
Tillie Boehm
Elenora Pelich
Willie Mae Pilat
Lavern Jilek
Marian Nelson
Moulton High School
New Flag Donated to Moulton Public Schools
Judge A J Darilek donated a new United States flag to Moulton Public Schools. Geier-Merrem Post 892 American Legion donated a tall iron flag pole with Rud Jahn welding and erection supervision on campus. The community thanks the donors as Old Glory is saluted.
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A. J. Darilek
United States
Moulton
Geier-Merrem
American Legion
Rud. Jahn
Citizenship
Tenth Grade Graduation At Evergreen Friday
Evergreen school hosts tenth grade graduation Friday night at 9 o'clock. District Clerk E. S. Pat Kelly will deliver the address. Graduates include Viasta Kresta Viasta Greive Benjamin Kleihege Robert Michalee and Edward Kurtz, with eighth grade diplomas to Wilbert Kleihege Frank Kresta Eugene Michalee and Max Moeller. Public invited.
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Evergreen School
E. S
Pat) Kelly
Viasta Kresta
Viasta, Greive
Benjamin Kleihege
Robert Michalee
Edward Kurtz
Wilbert Kleihege
Frank Kresta
Eugene Michalee
Max Moeller
Moulton Boy Scouts Hold War Era Court Of Honor
The final wartime court of honor for Lavaca County Scouts was staged in Yoakum on Monday night April 27. Over 100 scouts attended as thirteen earned tenderfoot badges, three first class, two star, one Eagle, and four Eagles with bronze palms. Moulton sent thirteen delegates, nine tenderfoot and eight second class plus one first class. Local leaders praise the initiative and vow continued support for Boy Scout work building citizenship.
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Yoakum
Lavaca County
Severe storms sweep Moulton and Viastinee areas
A Thursday afternoon rainstorm drenched the Moulton section with about 2 inches of precipitation last week. The nearby Viastinee area near Shin er endured a severe storm that unroofed several buildings.
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Moulton
Viastinee
Shiner
Lions Club Prepares For Ladies Night in May
The Moulton Lions Club plans Ladies Night on Wednesday May 6 at the high school auditorium. Rev E A Hood of Hallettsville will give the address as part of the program.
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Moulton Lions Club
E. A. Hood
Hallettsville
Swimming Pool Opens Season in Sulphur Park
Jake Kurtz announces the Sulphur Park Swimming Pool opening for Sunday May 8 with barbecue and music. The event invites the public and all candidates.
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Jake Kurtz
Sulphur Park
Fire Department Meets Monday
The regular monthly meeting of the Moulton Fire Department will be held at the fire station next Monday night at the usual time.
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Moulton
James A. Clements Enters Ninth Texas District Race
James A. Clements of Angleton announces candidacy for Congress from Texas Ninth District. A Navy veteran, businessman, and civic figure, he lists family ties across Wharton and Egypt and notes Gulf Coast transportation firms he founded. He traces his lineage to J. A. Clements dating to 1812 Sandies settlement.
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Gulf Coast Area
James A. Clements
Angleton
Ninth
Texas
U.S. Navy
Clements
Angelton
W. A. Northington
Egypt
W. ©. Hodges
Wharton
K. M. Hodges
L. D. Clements
S. M. Clements
Rosharon
Jim Davis Clements
Houston
James A, II
William Spencer
Lane City
James A
Ninth District
Brazoria County
Wenonah Patterson
Clements Motor Co
Gulf Coast Transportation Co
Gulf Coast
1.C.C.F
Chamber of Commerce
J. A. Clements
Sandies
Pan American Fiesta Officials Tap San Marcos Band
The Southwest Texas State Teachers College band will serve as the official band for Gonzales Pan American Fiesta on May 1, playing national anthems of 21 republics. Sam H. Burchard announced the invitation and quoted Pan American unity as Gonzales prepares a day of parade flags and speeches. The Moulton High School Band placed second in Division II at the Texas Lutheran College Band contest in Seguin, with detailed instrument sections listed and O. F. Knape as director. The text notes the band rode the school bus with Wilbert Manning driving.
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Southwest Texas State Teachers’ College of San Marcos
Gonzales
Fiesta Committee
Sam H. Burchard
Gonzales County
Western Hemisphere
Burchard
Moulton High School
Texas Lutheran College
Seguin
Iva Alves Pietsch
Loilai Yr
Roland Welfl
Velyle Force Wizeman
Gladys “Meyer
Tyan Bohuslav
Kenneth Freytdy
Jeanett Jaluska
Oscar Darilek
Edward Biehan Jr
Alvin Novak
Harry Mey
Melvin Ammer
L. G. Cole
Fred Fehrenkamp Jr
Rudie Jahn Jr
Sammie Meyer
125000 Texans Learn First Aid
Civilian defense volunteers in Texas totaling 125000 are expected to complete the Red Cross first aid course by year end. Dr George W Cox state health and emergency medical service chairman advised Governor Coke Stevenson, the state civilian defenses director.
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Austin
Texas
American Red Cross
George W. Cox
Health and Emergency Medical Service
Coke Stevenson
St Josephs School to Stage Parish Hall Program
Pupils of St Josephs school present a program at the Parish Hall on Sunday May 8 featuring dialogs recitations songs and other numbers for the audience.
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St. Joseph’s School
Moravia High to Graduate Eight Students on May 3
Eight students will graduate from Moravia High School on May 3. The graduates are Virginia Chudej Martha Kehanek Ollie Schramek Ithel Mae Drozd Millie Vranas Helen Trojcak George Vornsand and Boyce William Hilseher.
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The
Moravia High School
Virginia Chudej
Martha Kehanek
Ollie Schramek
Ithel Mae Drozd
Millie Vranas
Helen Trojcak
George Vornsand
Boyce William Hilseher
Baby Boy Donnie Lee Born to Jaroszewski Family
A baby boy named Donnie Lee arrived April 25 at the home of Mr and Mrs Arnold Jaroszewski near Moulter. The newborn brings congratulations to the family.
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Baby Boy
Arnold Jaroszewski
Gladden
Near
Moulter
Donnie Lee
Komensky School Junior-Senior Party Held Friday Afternoon
Weather delays forced Komensky Hi to move the junior senior party from Thursday night April 28 to Friday afternoon. The entire high school attended a luncheon, speeches, class will and prophecy readings, and dancing proved the evening’s shared activity.
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Komensky Hi
Mrs. Lucy Tate McCommons Dies at 84 in Flatonia
Mrs. Lucy Tate McCommons 84 widow of T. T. McCommons early Flatonia settlers died May 22 at home of Mrs. Ben Schneider. Funeral services were held at the family residence in Flatonia with burial in Flatonia City Cemetery officiated by Rev. L. A. McDaniel and Rev. Vernon Perry.
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Lucy Tate McCommons
T. T. McCommons
Flatonia
Ben Schneider
Fiatonia City
L. A. McDaniel
Hallettsville
Vernon Perry
Fiatonia
Students Named Historian For State Organization
Miss Mary Steinoecher a freshman from Moulton and another UT Czech student were named historians by the Supreme Lodge of the S P J S T to compile Texas state organization history. Czech language newspaper collections on the project are stored in the University of Texas library.
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Mary Steinoecher
Moulton
University of Texas
Supreme Lodge of
Slovonic Benevolent Order of the
State of Texas
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Old Settlers
Cans Pon Ss
Navy Relief Fund
Moulton Public Schools
Free
Evergreen
Tenderfoot
Lions Club
Fire Department
S.W.T.S.T.C
Moravia
Komensky
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