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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1945
Page
1
The article urges sustained home-front effort until Japan surrenders unconditionally. Citizens are asked to buy their share of war bonds in the seventh war loan drive to speed victory and express collective thanksgiving for Germany's surrender.
University of Texas Business Research reports ice cream output in Texas rose 17.6 percent in March 1945 compared with March 1944. Creamery butter production fell 2.2 percent while cheese production increased 9.7 percent.
The Eagle notes advertisements for the seventh war loan campaign and invites sponsors to view proof of copy at the office. If visiting is inconvenient, staff will deliver copy to the sponsor’s business location.
Lavaca county representative Marvin D. Fertsch authored the bill requiring that the names of presidential and vice presidential candidates be printed on ballots in place of the presidential electors. The measure aims to align the ballot with voter expectations and gain popular approval in Texas.
The third Sunday in May the twentieth marks Old Moulton's annual home-coming. Transportation issues have reduced attendance in recent years yet remaining attendees enjoy reconnecting with old friends and recalling days past.
The Old Moulton Home Coming celebration will be held Sunday May 20 immediately after the Memorial services at Moulton. The committee will be there to welcome you.
Over seas veteran Sgt Charlie Luksovsky of the 141st Infantry 36th Division receives the Silver Star for gallantry in action. He also wears the Good Conduct and American Defense medals, the European-African-Middle Eastern Ribbon with one battle star, a Unit Citation Badge and a Combat Infantryman Badge. Luksovsky and other veterans were welcomed at a retreat ceremony by Col O P Houston as members of the 1949th SCU.
A statewide traffic court conference will run in May and June with participation from the Supreme Court, Attorney General's Department, and Department of Public Safety. The Texas Safety Association sponsors the program to improve efficiency decorum and procedure in traffic courts. The Victoria district meeting is set for May 29 at 2 PM in the City Auditorium.
Frank Jahn opened a poultry remedy store here Saturday in the old Kooster building, which he has acquired by purchase. He will carry a complete line of poultry remedies and will also open a feed store and hatchery in the same building.
Miss Iva Sue Jaeggli daughter of Dr and Mrs Sam Jaegli was initiated into Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority. She is a sophomore at the University of Texas and joined the Curtain Club last month.
The public is invited to memorial services at Moulton Public Cemetery Sunday at 10 AM under Geier Merrem Post No 3892 American Legion. If bad weather, the service moves to the High School Gymnasium. officials announced.
Miss Josephine Marie Smolik daughter of the Tax Assessor- Collector and Mrs John L Smolik and Daniel Joseph Prasek son of Mr and Mrs Joe Prasek of Hallettsville were married at Sacred Heart Catholic Church Hallettsville. Rev A J Markovsky officiated and the couple will reside in Brenham.
Pfe Laddie J. Hrabovsky of the Yoakum section was killed in action in Italy on April 16. He leaves a wife two children his parents Mr and Mrs John Hrabovsky and one brother Alvin Hrabovsky in the U S Coast Guard. He is the 85th Lavaca county man to give his life for his country.
The 30 day official period of mourning for the late President Franklin Delano Roosevelt ended Monday night. Flags are again flying at full staff.
The May 28 commencement at Sam and Will Moore High School will center on the victory in Europe and the war outlook against Japan. Seven top girls and four top boys lead the senior class committee handling the program with Roland Welff as emcee.
The Moulton High School Seniors spent Friday May 11 in San Antonio visiting San Jose Mission the Alamo Buckhorn Saloon and a Mexican restaurant for dinner They then toured Brackenridge Park Randolph Field and Seguin on the return trip home
The War Department notified Mr and Mrs Emil Holub of Komensky that their son, Sgt Eugene J Holub, is missing in action in Norway since April 19.
Capt Elwyn F Gummelt veteran of the South Pacific theater has been transferred from California to Quantico Virginia for special instruction at the Communication Officers School of Marine Corps Schools. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Gus Gummelt of Moulton.
Mrs. W J Spear formerly Miss Ellie Johnson died at her home in San Antonio on Wednesday May 16 at 3 15 AM after a long illness. Burial services were set for 8 PM Thursday May 17 at 3 PM. A more extended notice will be published in next week's paper.
Billie Marie Guestinger completes requirements for the Combined Course Diploma in Secretarial and Accounting Courses at Baldwin's. She also earns Certificates of Proficiency in Accounting and Typing and Gregg awards. She accepts a position in the Texas Tanning and Manufacturing Company office. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Guestinger of Yoakum.
Governor Coke R. Stevenson proclaimed May 26 as Buddy Poppy Day in Texas. Citizens are urged to buy poppies sold by Veterans of Foreign Wars to support the organization's welfare program.
Sgt. Jerome Petrek of the 141st Infantry Regiment in the 36th Texas Division received a pass to visit Brussels Belgium during deployment in Germany. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Andrew Petrek of Moulton.
Fritz Barre of Yoakum was elected grand president of the Hochheim Prairie Metal Fire and Storm Insurance Association to fill the vacancy caused by Phil Lorfing's death. Charles C. Schultz of Hallettsville was chosen as a director in place of Lorfing.
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