Moulton Lions Win Third at Austin District Conference
The Moulton Lions Club earned third place in the Lions Victory membership contest at the Central Texas Lions Clubs district convention held May 6 in Austin. Austin won first and Nixon second. Schulenburg chosen as 1944 conference city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton Lions Club
Austin
Lloyd L. Jilek
Elo C. Fehrenkamp
F. Konape
Central Texas Lions Clubs
Driaskill Hotel
W.L. McClain
Georgetown
Schulenburg
Moulton
North Africa campaign closes as prisoners are taken
The North Africa battle nears its close with many German and Italian prisoners captured. American forces, including men and equipment, demonstrated superiority. Observers say the campaign may foreshadow an invasion of continental Europe, though the exact timing and location of the first blow remain military secrets.
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North Africa
Europe
Moulton High School seniors and rural graduates praised
The Eagle extends felicitations to the 30 in the Moulton High class and 18 girls for diplomas this year. It urges continued education and congratulates rural graduates aiming to enroll at Moulton High next year.
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Moulton High School
Teens quit school to take jobs across Texas industries
Thousands of Texas teenagers leave school to accept employment in various industries. The trend undermines future educational qualifications and should be vigorously protested by educational leaders, teachers, school boards, and parents. The educated youth are expected to lead in democracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Postwar Peace Efforts Need Western Hemisphere Unity
The piece argues for close collaboration among western hemisphere nations to secure future peace. It urges leaders to address key issues at the peace conference, form concrete plans for liberty and justice, and stresses that victory alone does not end war. It emphasizes America’s leadership role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earth
America
No Quota On Used Truck Tires Policy Issued
An eligible truck operator unable to get rationing certificates for new tires can obtain certificates for used tires. Local boards are authorized to issue used tire certificates without regard to quota restrictions as directed by OPA.
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OPA
Soldiers Receive Heavy Mail Volume Overseas
United States troops overseas receive more than 20 million pieces of mail weekly, averaging fourteen items per soldier. This figure is four times the peak mail level of World War I. About twenty percent of overseas mail is Vmail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
ABE. F
Cake and Article Walk Raises 55 Dollars at Moulton High
The cake and article walk sponsored by the School Band Sponsors Club at Moulton High School Auditorium last Friday raised 55 dollars to help pay for school band uniforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton High School
Funeral for Joe Kasper Sr. Held in Houston
Jim Brom John Brom Jr Albert Brom and Christain Brom attend services for Joe Kasper Sr. in Houston. Kasper was son in law of Mrs. John Brom Sr. of Moulton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Brom
John Brom Jr
Albert Brom
Christain Brom
Joe Kasper Sr
Houston
Kasper
John Brom Sr
Moulton
Baccalaureate Services for 1948 Senior Class
Friends and relatives of the 1948 senior class are invited to attend baccalaureate services at Moovi ton High School auditorium Sunday May 16 at 8 45 PM. Rev Father Hugg of Yoakum will preach the sermon. The Moovi ton High School Band will play the processional and recessional.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father Hugg of
Yoakum
Mooviton High School
Memorial Services Planned at Moulton Public Cemetery
Memorial services will be held at Moulton Public Cemetery on Sunday May 16 at 10 A M under the sponsorship of Geier Merrem Post No 392 American Legion. Hon B Duncan Davis of Gonzales will deliver the address. A large attendance is anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton Public Cemetery
Geier- Merrem
American Legion
B. Duncan Davis
Gonzales
Commencement Exercises At Moulton High School May 20
Moulton High School will hold commencement in the school auditorium on Thursday evening May 20. Diplomas will be awarded to listed seniors including girls Alice S Kram Vera Lee Meiners Jewell Lockwell Lorine S Kram Stella Marilyn Steinacher Helen Marie Kaiser Anita Jahn Martha Oxruhlik Gladys J Brom and others and boys Fred F Fehrenkamp Jr Charles Clinton Postejovasky Oscar Lee Cook Harvey Louis Krejci Vladik Lupas Laddie Maresh Johnnie E Holub and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton High School
Alice S. Kram
Vera Lee Meiners
Jewell Lockwell
Lorine S. Kram
Stella Marilyn Steinacher
Helen Marie Kaiser
Anita Jahn
Martha Oxruhlik
Annie Laqua
Golda Thae Johnson
Marie Annie Motal
Sidonia L. Krejci
Willie Mae Mikulencak
Dorothy Leonita Bar
Baursville School Grants Seven Diplomas At May Graduation
Graduation exercises were held at the Baursville School on Thursday May 6 with seven graduates Adolph Boehm Jr Willie Pilat Milton Darilek Estella Pilat Ethel Pilat Lillie Gertner and La Verne Jilex. County Clerk D L Hudson delivered the class address and County Superintendent Wm A Hilers awarded diplomas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baurasville
Adolph Boehm Jr
Willie Pilat
Milton Darilek
Estella Pilat
Ethel, Pilat
Lillie Gertner
la Verne Jilex
D. L. Hudson
Wm. A. Hilers
Witting School Holds Three Graduation Ceremonies
Three students, Clarence Kuehn, Eugene Spaniel, and Hilda Schaefer, graduated on Friday night as Rev. Janak delivered the class address and County Superintendent W. A. Kilers presented the diplomas at Witting School Commencement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Witting School
Clarence Kuehn
Eugene Spaniel
Hilda Schaefer
Janak
W. A. Kilers
Catholic Mothers Club Meeting Plans Picnic Postponed
The Catholic Mothers Club met Wednesday May 5 at the School. Fourth and fifth graders presented a program under Sister Florida. War conditions led to canceling the annual school picnic. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Bill Novosad Mrs. Ad Ermis and Mrs. E A Oehl. New officers will be elected next term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catholic Mothers Club
Florida
Bill Novosad
Ermis
E. A. Oehl
Red Cross Reports More Articles Made at Moulton
Mrs George vor Lienen local chairman reports that since January 9 1943 articles produced at Moulton include 161 sewing pieces 47 sweaters 6 mufflers 3 helmets and three pairs of mittens and other items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Vor Lienen
Moulton
Fishbeck Boy Born In San Antonio To Mr and Mrs L T Fishbeck
A six pound son, named Mark Thomas Fishbeck, was born Friday May 7 to Mr. and Mrs. L T Fishbeck of San Antonio. Mrs. Fishbeck is Adonia Beran, daughter of Mr and Mrs John Beran of Moulton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. T. Fishbeck
San Antonio
Mark Thomas Fishbeck
Fishbeck
Adonia Beran
Mes. John Beran
Moulton
Old Settlers Reunion Set for May 16 at Old Moulton
The annual old settlers reunion will be held at Old Moulton on Sunday May 16. A labor shortage prevents erection of tables. attendees are asked to bring dinner and dine picnic style. Committee members John Thompson chairman J M H Vanham secretary Zat Johnson Les Cooper Ike York Monroe Cruiss Ed Boehm invite the public.
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Old Settlers
Old Moulton
John Thompson
J- MH. Vanham
Zat Johnson
Les Cooper
Ike York
Monroe Cruiss
Boehm
Barn and Contents Destroyed By Fire
Mr and Mrs A W Stoecker of Winters report their barn and farm implements feedstuffs and several head of livestock lost in a fire of unknown origin last Saturday night Mrs Stoecker is daughter of Mr and Mrs Wm Hillmer of our city
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A. W. Stoecker
Winters
Lutheran Congregation Names New Pastor at Moulton
At a recent meeting the Lutheran congregation of Moulton called Rev. Windecker of Karney City to the pastorate. Rev. E. Jacobs, longtime pastor of the local Lutheran Church, has accepted a pastorate in Iowa and will relocate soon.
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Moulton
Windecker
Karney City
E. Jacobs
Iowa
Son Johnnie Kilert Sends Greetings From Iceland
Mr and Mrs August Milert receive a note from their son Johnnie Kilert serving with Uncle Sam in Iceland. The message confirms his location and expresses his good wishes.
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August Milert
Johnnie Kilert
Uncle Sam
Iceland
Father Son Banquet Set for May 18 at 8:30 P M
The Moulton FFA and Lions Club announce a Father and Son Banquet to be held Tuesday May 18 at 8 30 P M. Guest speaker will be E R Alexander head of Agricultural Education at Texas A and M College, noted in state and national agricultural circles. Attendees must contact the FFA banquet committee by May 17 noon to arrange additional plates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Seguin
John Lee Smith
Garfield Kiel
Texas Lutheran College
FFA
Moulton Lions Club
Bro C. Fehrenkamp
Stanley F. Cernosek
Anita Richter
Rudy Zemlicka
Miss Richter
Lions Victory
Austin
William Miculka
R. B. Papacek
Louis Pietsch
E. R. Alexander
Department of Agricultural Education
A. and M. College
Moulton
Future Farmers
Alexander
Texas A and M
Washington
Texas Farmers’ League
Moulton School Board Elects New Members and Officers
At the May 5 meeting the Moulton school board elected Arnold Freytag and Lee Jarosek as new members. Frank J. Wagner was named president, Albert J Pustejovsaky vice president, and Gus G. Fisbeck secretary. Several teachers were reappointed for the year, including Jno O Simpson and Anita Richter among others, with Dr Knape to lead the High School Band.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnold Freytag
Lee Jarosek
Frank J. Wagner
Albert J Pustejovsaky
Gus G. Fisbeck
Jno
Harvey Louis Fehrenkamp
Gus Wachtendorf
Elorine Berkenhoff
Erline Berkenhoff
Knape
Onion Market Opens Monday
J. T. Jaeggli announces in The Eagle that he will begin buying onions next Monday. He reenters business there, pleasing former customers and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Jaeggli
the Eagle
Mr. Jaeggli
Plane Output Climbs WPB Director Reports March War Planes Produced
WPB director Donald Nelson reports that 6,200 war planes were produced in March, reflecting strong industrial output. This figure highlights continued wartime manufacturing efficiency and supports ongoing military supply goals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WPB
Donald Nelson
Komensky High School Commencement Ceremony Highlights
Komensky High School held its commencement on Thursday night April 29. The Mig Vogt Orchestra performed the Farewell March and another piece as graduates marched in. Rev. Father Hildebrand offered the invocation. Alex Hollub gave the salutatory and Eugene Hrach presented the valedictory. Wm H J Wenske distributed diplomas and a post ceremony dance followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Komensaky High School
Mig-Vogt
Father Hildebrand
Alex Hollub
Eugene Hrach
Me. Kk
S. Kelly
Wm. H. J. Wenske
Ration Reminders For Housewives In Wartime
Ration Book No 1 stamps valid for coffee sugar shoes gas through specified dates. Stamp No 23 good for one pound coffee through May 30. Stamp No 12 for five pounds sugar through May 30. Stamp No 17 for one pair shoes until June 15. Stamp No 5601 A Book for four gallons gasoline through May 21. Book No 2 blue stamps G H J valid through May 31 for canned vegetables and fruits. Red stamps meats fats cheeses valid May 9. H May 16. J May 23. All expire midnight May 31.
Waste Fats Collection Totals Narrow Gap Across States
March collection of waste kitchen fats reached 7 812 617 pounds or 43 9 percent of the national quota. Texas submitted 294 833 pounds Louisiana 83 478 pounds and Oklahoma 59 022 pounds for a combined 387 333 toward a three state quota of 990 000.
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Texas
Louisiana
Oklahoma
States
Also Mentioned on This Page
George E Lennert
LaGrange
Ramiro Codazo
Havana
Cuba
Lions International
Frank Scofield
Internal Revenue
George Buttler
State Salvage Committee
Roy Keator
Lions Clubs
Bob Lyles
Southwestern Univesity
Baursville School
Mothers Club
Red Cross
Little Boy
Gladdens
Louis Fishbeck
Komensky
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