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Moulton Eagle

Location

Moulton, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1947

Page

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Marko-Miculka Wedding Rites at St. Joseph's Church

Miss Elenora Marko and Anthony Miculka were married in a May 6 double ring ceremony at St. Joseph's Catholic Church Moulton. Rev. Hubert Janak officiated. vows, music by Bertha Oehl and Clara Oehl, and a reception followed. The couple plans to reside in Cuero where Miculka works for Coca Cola Bottling Co.

St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Moulton Elenora Marko Anthony Miculka Hubert Janak Bertha Oehl Clara Oehl Henry Roman Miculka Xing Bertha Marko Frank Miculka Austin Kerrville del Rio Cuero

Raab Family Christens William August in Houston

Mr and Mrs I P Raab and son Oscar spent last weekend in Houston to attend the christening of William August Raab son of Mr and Mrs Erwart A Raab at Saint Vincent DePaul Church Sponsors were Mrs Sam Macey and Oscar Raab. Several relatives from San Antonio joined them and others attended the South Eastern District Catholic State League convention in Frelsburg.

I. P. Raab Oscar Houston Saint Vincent DePaul Catholic Church William August Erwart A. Raab Sam Macey Oscar Raab Max Gerngross John Schuetz Albert Schuetz Rud. A. Haas Theo Wenske South Eastern Catholic State League Frelsburg Otto Jaroszewski Rud. Jaroszewski Gus Jaroszewski Leo Jaroszewski Henry Jaroszewski August Hirsch Emil Jaroszewski William Treptow Wm. Jaroszweski Robert Jaroszeweski San Antonio Wiliam Findeisen Walter Fisbeck Arnhold Jaroszewskil Ruben Jaroszewski Fred Pietsch Louis Pietsch Lester Jaroszewski Ewald Jaroszewski Marvin Jaroszewski Leroy Jaroszewski Tommie West Wilford Treptow Joe Wheeler Walter Jaroszewski L. W. Schott Eldon Wendt Victor Jaroszewski Clarence Jaroszewski E. R. Pietsch Thomas Hensley Raymond Hirsch Reinhold Jaroszewski Arlene Biehunke

Families Gather for Komensky Mother's Day Visit

Mr. and Mrs. T. T. Walker of San Saba and numerous relatives from San Antonio Houston Galveston Schulenburg and Hallettsville visited in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wm H. J. Wenske at Komensky for Mother's Day.

T. T. Walker San Saba A. C. Rehmet Arnim San Antonio Velma Rehmet Doris Alice Arnim Houston A. C. Arnim Elo F. Wenske Chas. Cavalier Woodrow Foxworth Galveston Victor Berger Schulenburg John F. Vallentine Hallettsville Wm. H. J. Wenske Komensky

Moulton Pilot Rescued in Gulf Crash

A B 17 from Eglin Field went down in the Gulf off Destin with seven aboard, four missing. Lt Lawrence Taylor Biehunko, Moulton native, was later rescued after thirty minutes in the water. He reported rough seas and crew unable to wear life jackets due to smoke. a fisherman and wife aided in the rescue.

Eglin Hield Iiv Iaa Gulf of Mexico Destin Bridge Gulf Coastal Highway Lawrence Taylor Biehunko Frank Biehunko Jr Moulton Biehunke Sgt. Smith Mae West Ben Marler Destin Taylor Air Corps

Memorial Day origins and early observances in the United States

The account traces Memorial Day back to 1863 with women of Columbus Mississippi placing flowers on Union and Confederate graves. It notes 1865 decorations at Vicksburg and Winchester, the formation of the Stonewall Jackson Memorial Association, and the Grand Army of the Republic’s 1865 Decoration Day. It explains the shift from Decoration Day to Memorial Day and the practice of observing it on different days.

Columbus Mississippi Vicksburg Winchester Virginia Stonewall Jackson Memorial Association Grand Army of the Republic

Senior Class Presents Have A Heart at Moulton High

The senior class of Moulton High School presents the farce Have A Heart at the auditorium Monday May 19 at 8 00 PM. Mr W L Young is the class sponsor.

Moulton High School Cymnasium W. L. Young

Mrs. Tom J. Picha Laid at Rest

Mrs. Tom J. Picha Sr. nee Carrie Marie Jick died May 7 in Houston at 6 35 PM. Funeral from Dehl Funeral Home Moulton to St Josephs Church with burial in Moulton Catholic Cemetery. Survivors include husband Tom J. Picha two daughters Doris and Mrs. Limburgger three sons Tommie Alvin Gilbert seven sisters two brothers Frank and Alfons Jilek.

Tom J. Picha Carrie Marie Jick Memorial Hospital Houston Dehl Funeral Home Moulton St. Joseph’s Church Moulton Catholic Cemetery Hubert Janak Emery Fustejovsky Edward Picha Jim Witovec Frank Jilek Jr Frank Hans Ad. Vana Picha Tom Picha Leon Limburgger Frank Jilek Alfons Jilek Ses Antonio

Farmers Lime Program Expands in Lavaca County

The Lavaca County ACA Office in Hallettsville reports strong interest in the lime program for Association members. Thirty nine carloads have been ordered with deliveries already in Schulenburg Moulton and Hallettsville areas. Orders should be placed now as the program operates in Lavaca County for about 30 more days to avoid missing lime.

Lavaca County Hallettsville Schulenburg Moulton F. K. Hinck ACA Lavaca

Homecoming Celebration at Old Moulton May 18

The annual homecoming celebration takes place Sunday May 18 at the Philip Nolan place in Old Moulton. A picnic style dinner will be served under the large oa trees as former residents gather with old friends.

Old Moulton Philip Nolan

School Board Reelects Officers in Milburn District

The Moulton Independent School District trustees met at the school house Wednesday evening and reelected all officers for another year. Arnold Freytag remains president, F. C. Smith vice president, and G. G. Fisbeck secretary.

Moulton Independent School District Arnold Freytag F.C. Smith G. G. Fisbeck

Sam and Moore Public Schools Close May 30 1947

The Sam and Moore Public Schools of Moulton will close the 1946 47 school year on Friday May 30 under Superintendent J W Pyl and commencement exercises are set for Thursday May 29 in the school gymnasium Baccalaureate services will be held Sunday night May 25 at the high school gymnasium with Msgr F C Beck of Victoria delivering the sermon to graduates.

Sam and W.ll Moore Public Schools Moulton J. W. Pyland Msgr. F. C. Beck Victoria

Willard The WIZZARD Draws Large Crowds

Willard the Wizzard show pulled stakes here Wednesday morning and left for Flatona. The show entertained late audiences here for three nights with a complete change of program nightly. Willard has been in Moulton several times and our people look forward to his return.

Willard Wizzard Flatona Moulton

Legion Members Asked to Attend Public Cemetery Service

All Legion members are requested to be present at the Public Cemetery Sunday at nine o clock to take part in the Decoration Services. Wear your Legion Caps. In bad weather the services will be held in the High School Gymnasium.

Legion

4-H Club Boys Complete Projects

The 4 H Club Boys of St. Joseph's School celebrate a year of progress with 14 members finishing projects. Chicks rabbits calves sheep and ducks were raised and sold or kept for home use. local merchants supported the program and the County Agent aided the group.

St. Joseph’s School Carol Lockstedt Eugene Koncaba Victor Janecek Carol Jaegglin Melvin Pilsner George Holub Daniel Kozelsky Raymond Berkenhoff Ben Svoboda William Meyer August Etlinger Franklin Kozelsky Eugene Berkenhoff Geoorge Simper Willie Simper Billy Meyer R.B. Papacek Etlinge.’s and Kotzebue Drug.Co

VFW Convention At Yoakam Details Day of Meeting

The Yoakam hub city post hosts a VFW convention with a 10 00 a m opening, a noon turkey dinner at St Josephs Cafeteria, and an afternoon session at 2 00 p m. Roger Q Evans spoke on the Texas Bonus Bill while Comrade Bleador and others discussed forms and membership. A magician show followed in the Hub City Post Building recreation room. Local Post No 6971 members include Commander Nolan E Wagner and Mrs Emil J Jaluska.

Yoakam Auie U'Civckk St. Joseph’s Roger Q. Evans Texas Comrade Claypool Billy Davts Bleador Hub City Nolan E. Wagner Emil J. Jaluska Albert Pavlicek

Saddle Horses Show At Henkhaus Roping Event

Six saddle horses owned by brothers and sisters will be shown with judges on hand to select the best. The contest accompanies the roping event at Henkhaus on Sunday May 18.

Henkhaus

Facts For The Future Warns Of Traffic Dangers From 1945 Data

The article cites Travelers Insurance Co statistics showing two thirds of US auto accidents last year involved driver errors. Speeding caused 9 460 deaths and 230 760 injuries, pedestrians totaled 10 070 deaths and 171 910 injuries in 1946, with street play deaths at 870 and injuries at 21 660.

Travelers Insurance Companies United States

Family Reunion Held Sunday

The sixth Jaroszewski family reunion was held Sunday May 11 with church services at Zion Lutheran, a memorial bouquet for W. T. Jaroszewski, a noon picnic at Herman Park, and afternoon musical numbers by Ja Nell Pietsch and Arlene Biehunke. Fifty two attendees included Otto Jaroszewski and many relatives from Beevile and San Antonio.

Jaroszewski Zions Luthean W. T. Jaroszewski Herman Park Ja Nell Pietsch Arlene Biehunke Otto Jaroszewski Beevile

Merrem Family Weekend Visit at Rosanky

Mr and Mrs Malvin Merrem and daughter Renee spent Saturday and Sunday at Rosanky with Mr and Mrs C O Miculka. The brief social trip highlighted family hospitality and local ties in the Rosanky area.

Malvin Merrem Renee Rosanky C.O. Miculka

Also Mentioned on This Page

Marko Miculka J. W. Nachlinger E. Brunkenhoefer Henry Bohnenkamp G. J. Bohnenkamp Gulf School Board Willard the Wizzard Moulton City Cemetery Geier-Merrem American Legion America Frank J. Wagner Jr Reading King Rev K. Windecker Susie Fehrenkamp Migl Band Fred Harris James MacDermid Mrs Vincent W. Rehmet VFW
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