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Moulton Eagle

Location

Moulton, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 03, 1946

Page

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Moulton High Presents Good Gracious Grandma Play

Moulton High School senior class staged the play Good Gracious Grandma on Monday night under Burl Phy’s direction. Attendance was strong and door receipts totaled 70.70 with cast members including Bohuslav Schoenfeld Windeker Brueggman Krejci Kleihégi Sovosky Machart and others.

Moulton Moulton High School Burl Phy Johnny Bohuslav Henry Schoenfeld Anita Windecker Kirvey Brueggman Mildred Krejci Willibald Kleihegi Alves Pietsch John Olsovsky Adella Machart

Japanese Election Yields Women in Diet Surge

About 27 million voters participated in the national election in Japan. Thirty two women won seats in the diet and 98 percent of members are new to the assembly.

Diet

Citizens plan new homes to ease housing shortage

Several residents say they will erect homes as soon as possible with 98 building materials available. The housing shortage is acute and authorities hope more homes will be built to accommodate people who want to live here, noting some have relocated elsewhere due to lack of housing.

Citiens

Sugar Stamp Revisions Date May 1 for veteran ration

The Office of Price Administration announces that spare stamp 49 in ration book 4 and in special sugar ration books for veterans and replacements becomes valid on May 1 for five pounds of sugar. Stamp 39 expired April 30.

Office of Price Administration

Governor Stevenson Faces Primary Re Nomination Hunt

Friends press Governor Coke R. Stevenson to seek re nomination in this year’s primaries. He has not announced a decision. About eight other candidates enter the race as the contest is expected to be fast and furious early.

Coke R. Stevenson Stevenson

Texas plant to trial gasoline from natural gas

A new Texas plant costing 14 million dollars will scale up manufacture of gasoline from natural gas. The process is perfected and the key issue is competitive cost, according to the American Petroleum Institute.

Texas American Petroleum Institute

New Air Ports Allow Adjustable Cargo Space

Domestic air routes soon will feature aircraft with adjustable cargo space to fit varying passenger and cargo needs. Space can be shifted on brief notice when mail express or other items outweigh the passenger load.

On Texas Is Published Nationally by Edward Emerine

Edward Emerine renowned feature writer and former Cameron Enterprise city editor has a nationwide piece titled There Is Only One Texas. The Moulton Eagle notes the essay’s wide syndication in hundreds of papers and Emerine continues as associate editor of Western Newspaper Union Features.

Moulton Eagle Texas Edward Emerine Lone Star Emerine Cameron Enterprise Western Newspaper Union: Features

Birthday Anniversaries Celebrated Sunday

Ben Zacek of Cuero Eugene and Erwin Biehunko celebrated their birthday anniversaries at the home of Mr and Mrs Joe Biehunko Sunday. Out of town guests included Mr and Mrs Jim Biehunko Mr and Mrs Johnnie Fitch and son Mr and Mrs Leonard McCormek and daughter Mrs Ed Tolle and daughter Lucke Moczygemba of San Antonio Mr and Mrs John Biehunko of Hallettsville and Mr Ben Zacek and family of Cuero.

Ben Zacek Cuero Eugene Erwin Biehunko Joe Biehunko Jim Biehunko Johnnie Fitch Leonard McCormek Ed. Tolle Lucke Moczygemba San Antonio John Biehunko Hallettsville

Fire Department Announces Dance at Herman Park Hall

The Moulton Fire Department will hold its annual dance at Herman Park Hall on Sunday night May 5. Ad Mig]'s orchestra has been engaged to provide music. Proceeds will go to the fire department.

Moulton

Gladys Cervenka Home From Hospital

Miss Gladys Cervenka, patient at Shiner Hospital since April 7, has been brought home and is resting at her grandmother Mrs. Mary Rosenauer's house on Saturday.

Gladys Cervenka Shiner Hospital Mary Rosenauer

Trojacek-Shepherd Wedding Solemnized in Gonzales Texas

Miss Joyce Trojacek and James M. Shepherd were united in marriage at the home of Rev. M. T. Jenkins in Gonzales Texas on Saturday morning April 13. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Trojacek of Flatonia, wore a light blue sheer dress with a white orchid corsage. The groom, son of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Shepherd of Gonzales, served with the 36th Division overseas for 28 months. They plan a coast wedding trip and will reside in Gonzales.

Joyce Trojacek James M. Shepherd M. T. Jenkins Gonzales Texas Jenkins Joe Trojacek Flatonia Moulton High School Tom Shepherd

Moulton Man Receives Warrant of Office

Corporal Bennie F Hafernik of Moulton Texas receives his warrant of office at Fort Sill Okla The warrant recognizes permanent Regular Army grade after wartime discontinuation Non commissioned officer warrants were reissued to enlistees and reenlistees Hafernik enlisted October 1934 served with the 85th Custer Division in Italy December 1943 to August 1945 He is the son of Frank Hafernik.

Bennie F. Hafernik Moulton Texas Field Artillery Fort Sill Oklahoma Hafernik 85Th Custer Italy He Is the Son of Frank Hafernik

Four Graduates at Baursville Commencement

Baursville school will hold commencement on Thursday May 9 with four graduates Loren e Pulkrabek Charlie Pilat Irene Kloesel and Georgie Kou delka County Superintendent W A Eilers will give the address John Beck is the principal and Miss Bernadette Jasek the assistant teacher.

Baursville Lorene Pulkrabek Charlie Pilat Irene Kloesel Georgie Koudelka W. A. Eilers John Beck Bernadette Jasek

Annual Homecoming Set for May 19 in Old Moulton

J. T. Thompson, chairman of the Old Moulton Homecoming Committee, asks The Eagle to announce the annual homecoming celebration on the regular date the third Sunday in May. The committee will be there to greet you on May 19.

J. T. Thompson Old Moulton The Eagle

School Board Honors Moulton High Basketball Champions

The school board feted the Moulton High School basketball team with a choice mutton barbecue Tuesday night of last week, celebrating their championship.

Moulton High School

Last P T A Meeting Of School Term

The Moulton P T A will hold its last meeting of the school year in the high school gymnasium on Wednesday May 8 at 8 P M. Welcome Home Father will be the subject of a talk by M K Merrem. The Commercial Department under Mrs M K Merrem will demonstrate work. The Rhythm Band under Mrs Ross Boothe will perform several numbers. Installation of officers will be held. Everyone is invited.

Moulton P.-T.a M. K. Merrem Ross Boothe

Firemen's Convention Attended in Seguin

Mr and Mrs W H Pundt Mr and Mrs Arnold Freytag Mr and Mrs Lee Jarosek Ed Novosad Ed Maresh and Ed Bauer attended the 20th semi annual Guadalupe Firemen s Association Convention at Seguin Sunday. They report a large attendance and a fine convention.

W. H. Pundt Arnold Freytag Lee Jarosek Novosad Maresh Bauer Guadalupe Firemen’s Association Seguin

Legion Meeting Tuesday May 7 at Legion Hall

The Geier Merrem Post holds its regular Legion meeting at 8 o clock Tuesday night May 7 at the Legion Hall. Members are urged to attend for post business. World War II veterans who are not members are invited and asked to bring a buddy.

Geier- Merrem Legion Hall

Shiner PTA Elects Officers

Mrs. J. W. Boyle was elected president of the Shiner Parent-Teacher Association. Officers include Mrs. Wilbur Minear and Mrs. W. Tieken as vice presidents, Mrs. Henry Lee secretary, Mrs. Walter Paul treasurer, and Mrs. Willie Goetz reporter.

J. W. Boyle Shiner Parent - Teacher Association Wilbur Minear W. Tieken Henry Lee Walter Paul Willie Goetz

Lions Club Banquet Held At Hallettsville

Roy Kotzebue and Lee Jaro sek of the Moulton Lions Club with Rudie Kubenka attended the Hallettsville banquet. They reported a fine meeting and praised the event hosted Monday night.

Roy Kotzebue Lee Jarosek Moulton

Veterans Vocational School Planned

A meeting to organize a veterans vocational school will be held at the Vocational Agriculture Building in Moulton on Monday May 6 at 8 PM County Superintendent W A Eilers will be present to explain the plan Veterans engaged in agriculture are urged to attend.

Vocational Agriculture Moulton W.A. Eilers

Lions Club hosts meal and cancer drive talk in homemaking class

The Lions Club met at the homemaking cottage last Thursday with members Lucy Bartek JoAnn Eberhard Nell Jean Johnson Emily Krejci Georgie Michaelec Joyce Michaelec Etta Lockwell Dolores Wagner and Olivia Zidek preparing and serving a delicious meal Marvin Merrem announced Edith Kubenka will represent Moulton at the Yoakum Tom Tom in June Dr Hugo J Strieder spoke on the Cancer Fund Drive and the club donated 10 to the cause The CCC will pool all 1944 crop cotton under loan on July 1 1946, enabling producers to sell outright or dispose of their equities at favorable rates via CCC guidance in New Orleans

Lions Club Lucy Bartek JoAnn Eberhard Nell Jean Johnson Emily Krejci Georgie Michaelec Joyce Michaelec Etta Lockwell Dolores Wagner Olivia Zidek Marvin Merrem Willibald Kleihege Francis Fisbeck Moulton High School San Marcos Merrem Hugo J. Strieder Lee Jarosek E. E. Eberhard Edith Kubenka Moulton Commodity Credit Corporation

Recuperating Knape At Parental Home After Surgery

Mrs Harold Knape recovering nicely after appendix operation at San Marcos Hospital April 18. She arrived Sunday and is staying with her parents Mr and Mrs Gus Gum melt. Harold Knape attends Southwest Texas State Teachers College at San Marcos.

Harold Knape San Marcos Hospital Gus Gummelt Harold Southwest Texas State Teachers College San Marcos

Film to be Shown In Lutheran Church

A film on Lutheran World action will be shown Thursday night May 2 at 8 o clock in the Lutheran Church. Admission is free and all are invited to attend.

Lutheran World Action Lutheran Church

Lands at Hickman Field Hawaii on 13 hour flight

Lt. L. T. Biehunko son of Mr and Mrs Frank Biehunko of Moulton left San Francisco Tuesday night and landed at Hickman Field Hawaii completing the trip in thirteen hours.

L. T. Biehunko Frank Biehunko Moulton San Francisco California Hickman Field Hawaii

Bohnenkamp Stricken Ill at San Antonio Convention

G. J. Bohnenkamp became seriously ill while attending a Herman Sons convention in San Antonio. He fell ill during the event and was reported in the local notes.

G. J. Bohnenkamp Ill San Antonio Herman Sons

Legion Auxiliary Meeting At High School Gym

The American Legion Auxiliary will meet in the high school gym on Thursday afternoon May 9 at 3 15. Wives daughters mothers and sisters of Legion or service members who died in World War may join. Eligible persons are invited to attend and members urged to be present.

American Legion Auxiliary American Legion Auxiliary

Komensky School Holds Commencement for Four Seniors

Komensky School graduates four students at Thursday night exercises on May 2. The quartet were Herman Bohuslav, Tommy Buzek, Bernice Mig, and Georgia Pavlicek. Dr. Gus J. Strauss gave the address. diplomas were handed by F. K. Hrnek. Faculty includes Jerome Kocian, principal, Mrs. Kocian, Sybil Pustejovsky, and Agnes Hone.

Komensky Herman Bohuslav Tommy Buzek Bernice Mig Georgia Pavlicek Gus J. Strauss F. K. Hrnck Jerome Kocian

Adolph Petrek Plans New Garage in Houlton

Mr Adolph Petrek and family long-time Houston residents moved back to Houlton last week. He will open a garage in the Albrectcht building about May 15.

Ad. Petrek Houston Houlton

Komensky PTA Holds Last Meeting for Term

The Komensky P.T.A. will hold its regular meeting on Friday May 8. This being the final gathering of the term all members are urged to attend.

Komensky P.T.A

Sailor Returns to States After Pacific Service

Lieutenant Harry E. Meyer, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Meyer, has returned to the United States after a little over a year in the Pacific theater. He arrived in Seattle, Washington, several days ago.

Pacific Harry E. Meyer J. L. Meyer Pacific Theater Seattle Washington

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Legions North Dakota Fire Department Hopital Trojacek Legion Meeting Shiner Pta Veterans Vocational School Planned New Orleans Louisana Legion Auxiliary Komensky School Adolph Petrek
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