By the Way: Interwar Meeting Emphasizes Unity
Walter Malec notes a Houston gathering of Germans Poles and Czechs advocating equal opportunity regardless of national origin. He links atheism and communism as threats, praises religious foundation, warns against bureaucratic overreach, and recalls wartime sacrifices for independence and ending slavery. He cites 1920 travels of Johnnie Berry and Zimmermann with mentions of Kerrville Lady Bird Johnson Park and Hochheim Prairie Insurance Convention in San Antonio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnnie R. Berry
Fredericksburg
Otto E. Zimmermann
Kerrville
Lady Bird Johnson’s Park
Otto Lockstedt
Laura May Craig
Zimmermann
Mr. Berry
Berry
Hattie Pavias
Moulton
Hochheim Prairie Insurance
San Antonio
Sheriff Report Details DWI Holders and Daily Duties
Sheriff H W Woytek's report chronicles April 20 to 26 with deputies assisting highway patrol and handling prisoners charged with DWI. Notes include ambulance calls, court actions in Cuero and Victoria, prison transports, burglar alarms, missing child recovery, and patrols during community events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highway Patrol
Renger Hospital
Victoria
Rusk State Hospital
Cuero
Hallettsville
Houston
Yoakum
Subject
Austin
Seguin
Haville
Shiner
Gonzales
Halletteville
Wied
Moulton
Slovacek’s
Public School Religion Debate Echoes Across Nation
Critic questions Communist influence on removing religion from schools and colleges. The writer argues that foundational Christian civilization shaped progress and freedom, contrasting with atheist or communist pressures seen in courts and public life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Africa
Asia
Europe
Rail Plight Persists as Ford Halts Strike for 60 Days
The nation faces a bleak rail financial picture as President Ford uses the National Railway Act to delay a nationwide strike for at least 60 days. Penn Central remains the emblem of collapse in a bankruptcy case seen as one of the largest ever, with deteriorating equipment and tracks and little growth capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford
Federal Railroad Administration
Penn Central
United States
Victoria Advocate
Witnesses Gather May 10 11 at San Antonio Center
Jehovah's Witnesses in Shiner announce a two day regional assembly at the San Antonio Convention Center May 10 11 drawing about 6000 Christians. Program runs 9 00 A M both days with 9 15 Dedication Baptism and 2 00 Biblical discussion Stand Still and See the Salvation of Jehovah. Attendees urged to come.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jehovah's Witnesses
Eugene Pilat
Jehovah’s Witnesses
Shiner
Pilat
San Antonio Convention Center
Texas Czechs shaped early state history and parish life
The article recalls Czech settlers in Texas from 1856, noting influential families like Morkovskys and Valentas, leading priests and bishops, and pioneers such as John H. Shary. It highlights community efforts, papers, and the KJZT, with mentions of San Jacinto heroes and the drive to honor pioneer graves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Fred Lemsky
San Jacinto
Houston
Ant. Dignovity
San Antonio
Dignovity
Msgr
Alois J. Markovsky
Sam Houston
KJZT
Valenta
Corn Hill
Morkovsky
Alois Morkovsky
Alois J. Morkovsky
John Markovsky
John H. Shary
Nebraska
la Grange
August Hajdusek
Svoboda
Archbishop Crossaert
Hallettville
Washington
Tommy
Rockets
Sam Houston State University
Gorski
Rudy Roznovsky
The
Moulton
Bob Roznovsky
Chapel Hill
Moulton Rockets
Agr. Dept
Notable party attends Astros Giants double header
Mr and Mrs Edd Pilsner with Mr and Mrs Edward Darilek Mr and Mrs Willie Hoepfl Mr and Mrs Gene Selzer and Mr and Mrs Ray Friederick attended the Astro San Francisco Giants double header at the Astrodome on Wednesday April 23 The game and dinner were courtesy of Edd Pilsner and Lone Star Beer Co.
Kite Derby Highlights At City Park
Cubmaster Marvin Shimek awarded a denner bar to Richard Stavinoha and an assistant denner bar to Michael Roberts. Homemade kites impressed judges as all scouts enjoyed a basket dinner afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Roberts
Marvin Shimek
Richard Stavinoha
Hinch and Malinek Families Spend Sunday in Indianola
Mr and Mrs Gene Hinch and Sheri and Mr and Mrs Henry Malinek spent Sunday at Indianola enjoying a family outing and time together in the park and town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene Hinch
Sheri
Henry Malinek
Indianola
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Moulton Eagle
Hallettsville Publishing Co
Moulton, Texas
Edwin Gallia Jr
Gladys Malinek
Advan
Knights OF Columbus
Joseph Kopp
G. K
Edward A. Darilek
Wm. Novosad
Moutlon
VFW
VFW Hall
Marion (Joyce) Cinadr
Bernadette Motal
Anita Fojt
V.F.W
George Mayer
Catholic Daughters OF America
Kathy Fishbeck
Norma Hoepfl
G. R
American Legion Geier-Merrem
Legion Home
Rud
Braeuer
Alvin Kocian
North-End Ser
Blue Cross
Blue Shield
SFE
Margaret Hermes
Lavaca County
Biehunko Insurance Agency
Frank Biehunko, Jr
L. T. Biehunko
Sulphur Park
Herman Kurtz
Earl Kaiser
Sec’y. Tréas
Moulton Insurance Agency
Dennis Barta
Henke Ins
Fisbeck Auto Supply
Zenith TV
Walter Malec
Founding Fathers
Jefferson
Benjamin Franklin
Country
Coul
H. W. Woytek
U.S
Ers
Rail Plight
DERBY
State Bank
Federal Reserve District No. 11
Farmers & Merchants State Bank
of Moulton
U. S. Treasury
U. S
Pea
We Seases
Goten
Internal Revenue Service
Dennis J. Fishbeck
Harry E. Meyer
Adolph Petrek
Wm. Miculka
State of Texas
County of Lavaca
Josie Lee Albrecht
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