Moulton FFA Chapter Earns Silver at Area 10 Meeting
The Moulton FFA Chapter earned a silver medal at the Area 10 FFA meeting in Beeville on May 13. Three Lone Star Farmer applications from this chapter passed the Area 10 checking committee, with award recipients listed as Jack Cinadr Roland Welff and Gene Boehm. The group joined two gold and four bronze medal chapters, with state conference honors to be conferred in San Angelo June 6 to 8.
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Moulton
FFA
Area 10 Ffa
Beeville
Lone Star Farmer
Area 10
Jack Cinadr
Roland Welff
Gene Boehm
Moulton Ffa
San Angelo State
Public debt ceiling raised to fund war effort
The administration sought a 50 billion increase in public debt but the Ways and Means Committee reduced it to 30 billion, raising the total public debt to 240 billion. The lift in the debt ceiling is expected to finance the war effort into early next year.
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House
Ways and Means
Dies of Beaumont Withdraws From Democratic Primary
Congressman Martin Dies of Beaumont withdraws his candidacy for re election. He has chaired the House Committee on Un American Activities and served in Congress for fourteen years. He said no man is indispensable and new leaders should be available in a democracy.
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Martin Dies
Beaumont
Dies
House Committee On un-American Activities
Congress
Vic tor ia cleric elevated to monsignor title
Very Reverend F. C. Beck of Victoria receives felicitations from South Texas friends on his elevation to domestic prelate with the title of right reverend monsignor Msgr. Beck, known in Moulton for pastorates in Hallettsville and Yoakum before moving to the City of Roses.
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F. C. Beck
Victoria
South Texas
Msgr. Beck
Moulton
Hallettsville
Yoakum
City of Roses
War casualties total 201,454 worldwide announcement
Washington May 11 reports 201,454 American casualties in the war across fronts. Navy casualties are listed at 44,778 and army casualties at 156,676. The article argues that applying the Golden Rule could have prevented these conflicts.
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Washington
Turbulent Democratic State Convention Heads to Austin
Reports from 73 counties show 38 voting to send uninstructed delegates to the state convention, 31 backing a Roosevelt fourth term, four opposing it, and one opposing participation. Lavaca County endorses Governor Coke R. Stevenson’s administration while delegates to the convention remain uninstructed.
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Austin
Roosevelt
Lavaca
Coke R. Stevenson
Home Demonstration Club Meeting at Mrs Bevan’s Home
The Moulton Home Demonstration Club met May 10 at Mrs Charles Bevan s home with thirteen members and three visitors present. The group pledged prayers, minutes were read, and a report on cheese making was discussed. Mrs Adolfh Ermis joined, bringing membership to 24. collections reached 80 cents. Mrs Frank Kouba received a gift. next meeting set for June 14 with Mrs Joe Jungbauer hosting.
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Moulton
Charles Bevan
Emil Zmeskal
Frank Kouba
Adolfh Ermis
Charles Beran
Joe Jungbauer
Graduation Exercises At St Josephs School
The Josephs School Club sponsored a banquet for the 1944 graduates with seventh grade girls serving guests. Commencement is May 18 at 8 30 P M in St Josephs Hall with diplomas awarded by Rev Father Kopp.
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Ladies of the
Words Not Found In Your Dictionary Theme and Monologue Snippets
Short humor items and sketches including a Rags note by R. Roy Keaton and a wife and husband dialogue. A Hick Town vignette comments on limited social options with a punchy line about a woman lacking abundance.
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R. Roy Keaton
Fifth War Loan Pledge Reaches $9,446.50 at Local Concert
The Rhythm Bard and Moulton High School Band performed at the high school auditorium Tuesday evening to stimulate Fifth War Loan sales. A small but enthusiastic audience witnessed pledges totaling $9,446.50, described as a mighty fine start by organizers.
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Rhythm Bard
Moulton High School
Soft Ball Teams Organized Abroad In Italy
Judge and Mrs A J Darilek report from their son Lt Allen Darilek stationed in Italy that softball teams have been organized there and practice games have been played. Darilek is a star left fielder in the air corps with twenty seven missions to his credit.
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A. J. Darilek
Allen Darilek
Italy
Darilek
Air Corp
Irons to be Produced in 1944 Authorized for Three Firms
The War Production Board says 193625 electric irons may be produced in 1944 by two Mansfield Ohio manufacturers and one New York City firm. The total authorized iron production rises to about 395000 irons.
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Mansfield
Ohio
New York City
WPB
Sheriff and Deputy Seek Suspect After Home Break-In
Sheriff A. P. McElroy and Deputy Sheriff Theo Long of Hallettsville visited Moulton on Monday in search of a party who entered a local home Sunday night. No arrest has been made as of now.
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A. P. McElroy
Theo Long
Hallettsville
Moulton
Promotion for Manuel J. Hrnck at Camp Van Dorn
Manuel J. Hrnck son of Mr and Mrs F K Hrnck receives promotion to staff sergeant from technician fourth grade while stationed at Camp Van Dorn Mississippi.
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Manuel J. Hrnck
F. K. Hrnck
Camp van Dorn
Mississippi
Stationed In England Captain Richter Assigned Elsewhere
Stationed in England Captain J Donald Richter son of Mr and Mrs W K Richter is now stationed in Ergferd for duty.
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J. Donald Richter
Mrs. W. K. Richter
Ergferd
Lavaca County Sets Fifth War Loan Quota at $705000
Leon L. Kahanek chair of Lavaca War Finance Committee informs R. B. Papacek Lavaca county local chairman that the Fifth War Loan quota is 705000 with 310000 reserved for individual purchases.
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Leon L. Kahanek
War Finance Committee
Lavaca County
R. B. Papacek
Former Moulton Man Receives Silver Star
Sgt. Dewey A. Wood of the 86th Division in Italy was among 18 men awarded the Silver Star for outstanding service. He is the son of Mrs. Bertha Wood of Gonzales and nephew of Zat Johnson of Moulton. born and raised in the area.
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Dewey A. Wood
Italy
Sgt. Wood
Bertha Wood
Gonzales
Nehew
Zat Johnson
Moulton
Former Superintendent William Bilers Sr Ill in Austin
William Bilers Sr a former Moulton Public Schools superintendent and Lavaca county and state education official is seriously ill in Austin after a stroke. Friends note his long service in local and state education.
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William Bilers Sr
Austin
Bilers
Moulton
Lavaca County
State Department of Education
No Services in Lutheran Church Next Sunday
The Lutheran Church will have no Sunday School or Divine Services next Sunday May 21 due to Community Memorial Services. Members are invited to attend the memorial at the cemetery led by Pastor K Windecker.
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K. Windecker
Back From Hospital Josef Sustr Returns Home
Josef Sustr, after treatment at Shiner hospital, is recovering well at his Oak Grove area home.
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Josef Sustr
Shiner Hospital
Oak Grove
Harold O. R. Knape on furlough from Camp Howze
Harold O. R. Knape, stationed at Camp Howze near Gainesville, is home on a furlough returning from military duties.
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Pfe
Harold O. R. Knape
Camp Howze
Gainsville
Breitschopf Family Visits Relatives Amid Weekend Stop
Mr. and Mrs. Ed Breitschopf and daughter Billie Mae visited relatives here Sunday along with Mrs. Wilbert Ellis and her children from Cistern.
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Ed. Breitschopf
Billie Mae
Wilbert Ellis
Cistern
Commencement Exercises At Moulton High School May 29
Moulton High School announces commencement on Monday night May 29 conducted by Superintendent Morris S. Webb. Examinations run May 28 to May 26 with no classes on May 28 and 29. reports issued May 29. Senior Day May 26. Baccalaureate May 28 with Bro Lawrence J. Gonner delivering the sermon. Twenty four graduates listed, 14 girls and 10 boys.
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Moulton High School
Morris S. Webb
Lawrence J. Gonner
St. Joseph’s High School
Victoria
Wll
Marguerite Konvicka
Nola May Knesek
Eleanora M.pelich
Lorena Edna Ammermann
Elenora T. Marko
Erwin Biehunko
Eugene Brom
Mathew Max Butschek
Rudolph Jahn Jr
Benjamin Kleihege
Hugo Kocian
Harvey A. Wagner
Texas sets $464 million Fifth War Loan quota
State Chairman Nathan Adams of the War Finance Committee of Texas announced a $464 million Fifth War Loan quota running June 12 to July 8. Texans are urged to buy bonds with $236 million for individuals and $125 million in Series E bonds, praising past drives and urging nationwide effort.
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Nathan Adams
War Finance Committee of Texas
Texas
Adams
Victory
Victory Volunteers
Large Crowd Attends Baseball Games Here
A record crowd gathered at Recreation Park in Moulton to watch three games Sunday afternoon: Firemen versus Freshmen, Lutheran Brotherhood versus Boy Scouts, and Lutheran Ladies against Public School Girls.
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Moulton
Firemen
Lutheran Brotherhood
Boy Scouts
Lutheran Ladies
Old Settlers Reunion Set for May 21 at Old Moulton
The annual Old Settlers reunion will be held at Old Moulton Sunday May 21. Attendants are asked to bring well filled baskets for a picnic style dinner. John Thompson Ike Youk and W L Gibson prepared plans. Executive committee includes John Thompson president J H Vanham secretary Zat Johnson Les Cooper Ike York Monroe Cruiss and Ed Boehm.
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Old Settlers
Old Moulton
John Thompson
Ike Youk
W. L. Gibson
J. H. Vanham
Zat Johnson
Les Cooper
Ike York
Monroe Cruiss
Ed. Boehm
Moulton FFA Leaders Attend Yoakum Father and Son Banquet
Rudolph Jahn and Roland Welff, president and vice president of the Moulton FFA Chapter, attended the Father and Son banquet in Yoakum Thursday evening. They report good attendance and a solid program.
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Rudolph Jahn
Roland Welff
Moulton
FFA
Yoakum
Moulton FFA Banquet Honors Father and Son Members
The Moulton Chapter of Future Farmers of America held its second annual Father and Son banquet at the high school gym on Tuesday night May 9 with 37 members and 80 guests. President Rudolph Jahn Jr presided and introduced toastmaster Eugene Boehm as the group reviewed its history and member achievements.
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Moulton
Future Farmers
Rudolph Jahn Jr
Eugene Boehm
Charles Schmaker
Yoakum
Elo C. Fehrenkamp
Edwin A. Jaeggli
Arnold Freytag
A. J. Darilek
FFA
Roland Welff
Melvin Ammermau
Alves Pietsch
Gene Boehm
Milton Darilek
Gordon Baros
Joe Ander
Overseas Arrival News From Sgt Donald Bunting
Sgt Donald Bunting informs his mother Mrs. Lee Bunting that he is overseas and safe. The message confirms his status while serving abroad.
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Sgt
Donald Bunting
Lee Bunting
Overseas
Promotion for Private First Class Alvin A Rothbauer
Pfc. Alvin A Rothbauer stationed at Fort Sill Oklahoma has been promoted to corporal.
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Alvin A. Rothbauer
Fort Sill, Oklahoma
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Chamber of Commerce
Seguin
M. Boyce House
Fort Worth
St. Joseph’s School
Recoves
England
Public Cemetery
Geier Merrem
American Legion
Frank J. Wagner
America
Rev
Roselyn Kotzebue
Lion’s Lutheran Choir
Banc
Stanley F. Cernosek
Bana
Rev. K. Windecker
Geier-Merrem Post
Fether and Son
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