World figures on visit and policy shift noted in era tale
More than 500000 greet President Aleman in Washington. H B Kaltenborn marks twenty fifth radio anniversary. Joe Louis may retire after defending title twenty three times. Henry Ford II to advise Congress on high prices. Lindbergh breaks silence backing Truman aid to Greece and Turkey. Hugo Eckener to assist Goodyear in Akron at age 72.
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Henry Ford II
Congress
Charles A. Lindberg
Truman
Greece
Turkey
Jim Jeffries Celebrates 72nd Birthday in California
Former heavyweight champion Jim Jeffries marked his 72nd birthday in Burbank California noting continued strong physical condition. In Texas City disaster relief news J J Mansfield and Conn Albert Thomas sponsor a measure seeking to appropriate 5 000 000 for victims.
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Jim Jeffries
Jeffries
Burbank
California
J. J. Mansfield
Conn Albert Thomas
Texas City
Ruth picks St. Louis as NL pennant winners this year
Babe Ruth named St. Louis as the National League pennant winner. He did not give an opinion on the American League pennant race.
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Babe Ruth
St. Louis
Mrs Lacy Stewart Becomes Second Texas Woman State Senator
Mrs Lacy Stewart of Houston is the second woman in Texas history elected to a state senate seat. She won the unexpired term of her late husband after defeating forty opponents in the election.
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Lacy Stewart
Houston
Texas
Stewart
Ancient Bard Quote Echoes Through Time
An old saying about darkness before dawn echoes into the present century as a modern figure asserts daily improvement in every way. The timeless appeal of comforting aphorisms endures across eras and voices.
Massive crowds honor Babe Ruth at Madison Square Garden
About 60,000 people filled Madison Square Garden in New York and thousands more in baseball parks nationwide to pay tribute to Babe Ruth, lauded as the greatest baseball player of his era. Ruth has recently recovered from a serious illness.
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Madison Square Garden
New York
Babe Herman
Ruth
Legislature kills bill on representative redistricting
The legislature has killed the representative redistricting bill in a move seen as contrary to the state constitution which requires apportionment into districts after each federal census. Texas has not redistricted since Pat M. Neff’s governorship.
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Texas
Pat M. Neff
County wide Examinations Highlight Top Students Across Rural Districts
About one hundred fifty rural 8th graders sat the County wide examination at Hallettsville Shiner and Komensky on April 12. Miss Peggy Wasek of Sweet Home led with 94.55 average followed by salutatorian Alfred Kercho 94.27 and Paul Stock Jr. 93.25.
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Hallettsville
Shiner and
Komensky
Peggy Wasek
Sweet Home
Alfred Kercho
Boundary Line
Paul Stock Jr
Green
Leonard Woytek
Pleasant Grove
Carrie Dornak
Mont
Quinton Joe Raab
Oak Grove
Fire Poster Contest Winners at Moulton Public Schools
Winners named in the Fire Poster contest at Moulton Public Schools. Group 1 includes Dorace Ann Mel nar first, Ernest Dz'dek second, Rebecca Hallibur'on third. Group 2 lists Doris Cker first, Peggy Fulkerson second, Bruno Lockstedt third. Group 3 features Betty Arn Myer first, Dale Bauer second, Joyce Brom third.
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Moulton Public Schools
Dorace Ann Melnar
Ernest Dz‘dek
Rebecca Hallibur‘on
Doris Cker
Peggy Fulkerson
Bruno Lockstedt
Betty Arn Myer
Dale Bauer
Joyce Brom
Firemen's Dance Draws Large Crowd at Herman Park Hall
The annual Firemen's dance was held at Herman Park Hall on Sunday night April 20. A large crowd attended and enjoyed the event. Ticket sales stood at 294 for men and 301 for ladies, with profits totaling $151.32.
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Herman Park Hall
Merrem Family Visit in Rosanky With Miculka Kin
Mr and Mrs Malvin Merrem and their daughter Renee spent Sunday at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs Chas O Miculka in Rosanky.
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Malvin Merrem
Renee
Chas
O. Miculka
Rosanky
Vision of U S Leadership for World Peace and Justice
The opinion holds the United States will lead future global affairs over Russia. It argues Americans should be the leading power in the interest of world peace and justice without seeking territorial gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Russia
T. J. Smith Buried At Waelder
Thomas J. Smith of Waelder died Sunday morning April 27 about 1 00. He leaves a widow and ten children in Texas and Oklahoma with many grandchildren and siblings. Funeral services were held at 3 PM Wednesday with burial in Waelder City Cemetery. Smith Funeral Home of Flatonia was in charge.
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Thomas J.ffeson Smith
Waelder
Bessie Smith
Maxe
Arkansas
Lena Willford
Houston
James Smith
Charles Sick
Pasadena
Bradley
Brooks Smith
Gladys Sawyer
Will Jurek
Joe Koncaba
Charlie Richter
Flatonia
Oklahoma
Willie Tredway
Bob Keslo
A. J. Simpson
Moulton
Mr. Smith
Bastrop
Texas
Waelder City
Smith Funeral Home
F’atonia
WeW Post Install At Moulton VFW Post 6971 Meeting
The Moulton VFW Post 6971 held its regular meeting at the American Legion Hall on Thursday April 24. New officers were installed and plans discussed to start a yes Auxiliary soon. Out of town visitors included District Commander M L Anderson District Judge Advocate Horace Wimberley Jr Bill Garrett Leo Jahr Eli Jahn and Calvin Lockstedt of City Post 2456 Yoakum. Refreshments were served and all eligible veterans invited to attend the next meeting to help build a bigger organization.
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Moulton V. F. W
American Legion Hall
Yes
M. L Anderson
Horace Wimberley Jr
Bill Garrett
Leo Jahr
Eli Jahn
Calvin Lockstedt
Hu’ City
Yoakum
Catholic School Club Meeting Seeks Mothers for Refreshments
The Catholic School Club will hold its last meeting of the school year on Wednesday May 7 at 2 30 PM. A program will be presented by school children followed by the meeting and lunch. Mothers are urged to attend and bring refreshments.
Cotton Grove Opens Amid Rainy Day Festivities Near Moulton
A good crowd gathered for the formal opening of Cotton Grove, the new recreation center three miles east of Moulton. Barbecue was served and a dance followed, with Alfons Pavliczk announcing another dance for Saturday night May 3.
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Cotton Grove
Moulton
Alfons Pavliczk
Ben Meyer Dies at 78 in Houston Hospital
Ben Meyer aged 78 died Wednesday morning at 3 o clock in a Houston hospital. He was the brother of Mrs. O F Knape of Moulton. Funeral services will be held at Schulenburg on May 1 at 4 PM.
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Ben Meyer
O. F. Knape
Moulton
Houston
Schulenburg
Vanham Returns to San Francisco with Mother
Thomas Vanham arrived in San Francisco on Monday accompanied by his mother Mrs. J. H Vanham.
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Thomas Vanham
San Francisco
J. H Vanham
Rainbow Prom Honors Senior Class at HMgu School
The seniors of 1947 were honored by the junior class at HMgu School Gym on Sunday evening April 26. The rainbow theme filled the gym with streamers and balloons, a rainbow pavilion for punch, and a U shaped table setting for sixty four. James Kolar presided as master of ceremonies with a program including greetings and prophecies. The meal featured fried chicken and sides, followed by a grand march led by James Kolar and Willie Mae Kortwig.
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Hmgu School
Su.u.aay
James Kolar
Ots Cass
Ken
Willie MacKortig
Willie Mae Kortwig
Town News Roundup of Local Remodeling Upgrades
Round the Town reports several home and business improvements. Frank T Barta of the Red and White Store renovated the store interior. Petr Derrich and Frank Petras added an extension to Farmers Produce and Feed Company. Alma Lee Richter and her sister remodeled their West Second Street home.
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Frank ‘T. Barta
Red & White
Petr Derrich
Frank Petras
The
Farmers Produce and Feed Company
Alma Lee Richter
West Second Street
J T Jaeggli and Son Remodel Interior of Store
J T Jaeggli and Son have remodeled the interior of their store, updating fixtures and layout to improve customer flow and display space. The project aims to modernize the shop while preserving its traditional character.
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J. T. Jaeggli & Son
Interrior
Thir
Real Building Boom Expected as Materials Arrive
A wave of construction is anticipated once materials are available. New buildings will rise, and existing structures will be remodeled and modernized.
Battle of Flowers Attendee Mr and Mrs Kolar at San Antonio Event
Mr and Mrs Slavek Kolar attended the Battle of Flowers in San Antonio last Friday among a group of spectators.
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Slavek Kolar
Sa Antonio
Public Procession At St Marys Halltssville Deanery Planned
Socialists of the Hallettsville deanery organize a large public procession at St Marys Parish near Hallettsville to honor the Blessed Virgin Mary on Sunday May 4 1947 starting at 2 30 PM. About 500 Catholic youths from local parishes will participate wearing World Sodality pins as the statue is carried around the church and a series of prayers addresses and a skit follow before lunch.
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Halettsville
St. Mary's Parish
Hallettsville
Russia
Rosemary Mikulenko
Adolph P. Janda
Sodality
St. Ludmilla’s Academy of Shiner
Koerth
Blessed Mother
Ttsvill
Startz Demonstrates Versatile Cotton Chopper
Startz unveils a one to four row cotton chopper designed to fit any tractor. The device powers from the tractor PTO and can chop and plow in one operation with adjustable speeds. It requires about thirty minutes to install and rewards cotton with no damage to standing bolls.
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Startz Startz
Startz
U. S
Baby Boy Born in Gonzales to Mr and Mrs Shepherd
Mr and Mrs James M Shepherd of Gonzales welcomed an eight pound ten ounce baby boy at Crews Hospital on April 23. The former Joyce Trojacek is Mrs Shepherd. Relatives including Mr and Mrs Joe Trojacek and son Harvey and Mrs Fannie Laqua visited Gonzales to meet the new arrival.
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James M. Shepherd
Gonzales
Crews Hospital
Shepherd
Joyce Trojacek
Joe Trojacek
Harvey
Fannie Laqua
Barteks Welcome Son At Shiner Hospital
Mr and Mrs Alfons Bartek celebrate the birth of a son at Shiner hospital on April 18, weighing 8 pounds 6 ounces.
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Alfons Bartek
Shiner Hospital
Legion Convention Attendees Named From Moulton Unit
Members of Geier Merrem Post No 392 attended the district convention in Rosenberg. Elected officers include J H Jones Victoria Ninth District Commander and William R Cline Wharton Vice Commander. The fall meeting will be in Sealy Texas and Perry Brown Beau mont is backed for National Commander. The post contributed 89.10 to the Texas City relief fund and remains strong in Ninth District membership.
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Geier
Merremrost No
American Legion
Moulton
distri_t
Rosenberg
Frank J. Wagner Jr
Albert Pavlick
Nolan Wagner
Frank Olsovsky
Woodrow Joost
Henry A. Zimmermann
Frank Luksovsky
William Miculka
Sealy
Texas
J. H. Jones
Victoria
William R. Cline
Wharton
V. K. Lafargue
Freeport
Perry Brown
Beaumont
Texas City Relief Fund
Geier-Merrem
Texas Department
Buske Wins Case Tractor Franchise in Shine Texas
James F Buske of Shine Texas has secured a franchise to sell and service J I Case farm tractors in Lavaca County. He will build a new shop on Highway Y6 south of Shine and offer Case parts and repair. The Case Company reports labor issues resolved and more equipment coming. Case has manufactured farm equipment since 1842.
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James F. Busse
Shines
Texas
J. J. Case
Lavaca County
Shine
J. I. Case
Burke
J. I. Case Company
Komensky 4-H Club Holds April Meeting
The Komensky 4-H boys met on Wednesday April 22 for a brief session on budding and grafting. An assistant county agent gave a lesson to each participant.
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Komensky 4-H
St Joseph Socialists Host Parish Hall Social
The St Joseph Socialists held a parish hall social on April 23 with a good crowd in attendance. The event raised 60 dollars toward a new parochial school.
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St. Joseph
Splash Day Opens Season at Sulphur Park Pool
Splash Day marks the season start at Sulphur Park Swimming Pool on Sunday May 4. Fare barbecue will be served. Music fills the day and a free dance is scheduled for the night.
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Sulphur Park Swimming Pool
Local ladies visit aged Mrs Janssen in town
Mrs Emil Balusek of Shiner Mrs Elizabeth Gerdes of Corpus Christi Mrs H C Sants and children Marlene and Clifford of San Antonio visited Mrs Anna Janssen here Saturday morning. Mrs Janssen though in her 88th year is still hale and hearty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emil Balusek
Shiner
Elizabeth Gerdes
Corpus Christi
H. C. Sants
Marlene and
Clifford
San Antonio
Anna Janssen
Janssen
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Miguel Aleman
Mexico
Washington
H. B. Kaltenborn
Joe Louis
Hugo Eckener
United States
Goodyear Company
Akron
Ohio
Charlene Holly
Westin
Juanita Madala
Marvin Kram
Eddie Cleo Turner
Alvin Krhoviak
Velehrad
Genevieve Janak
Evelyn Slovacek
Janet Mertz
Alvilda Mae Appelt
Adela Valicek
Velehard
Franklin Barborak
Kamensky
Elizabeth Seigel
Mary Alice Rainosek
T. J. Smith
St.Mary's
Robert Schmidt
Henry F. Psencik
Legion
J. F. Buske
Case Tractor
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