Senator O’Daniel Declines Gubernatorial Candidacy
The article notes United States Senator W Lee O Daniel will not seek the Democratic gubernatorial nomination. Texas accepts 450000 of a 15000000 national objective to teach Americanism with Lavaca County quota set at 973.00. It urges residents to contribute and support the American Legion program.
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United States
W. Lee O.daniel
Texas
Lavaca
America
American Legion
State Patrol Orders Arrests For Unlicensed Drivers
The Department of Public Safety orders highway patrolmen to arrest motorists found without licenses. Reports indicate many Texas drivers lack a license to operate. The accident toll has risen sharply over recent months according to the department.
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State Department of Public Safter
Texas
Graduating Class Commencement At Moulton Public School
Friends and relatives of the Moulton public school graduating class will attend the commencement exercises next week. A fine program has been prepared under the supervision of Superintendent J. W. Pyland. It is an occasion looked forward to by young and old.
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Moulton Public School
J. W. Pyland
Local Softball Season Set for Moulton Recreation Grounds
Softball enthusiasts practice diligently for a series of games to be played at the Moulton Recreation Grounds this season. City organizations are forming teams to furnish summer entertainment, with games scheduled shortly.
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Moulton
Russia to Lead World in Cotton by 1949
Reports say Soviet cotton acreage could triple from 1945 levels. Last year Russia produced about 6 million bales versus 9.5 million for the United States. If the expansion continues, Russia may reach 18 million bales annually by 1949.
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Russia
United States
Cotton Growers Meet At Moulton High School Gym
About 75 to 100 cotton growers attended the Lions Club sponsored meeting at Moulton High School gymnasium Monday evening. Wm. Lee Young opened the session. County Agent C. G. King and Otto Goedecke spoke on increasing yield, pest identification and pest control timing. A film demonstrated cultivation methods using Sizz Flame Chopper and Lizz Flame Weeder.
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Moulton High School
Wm. Lee Young
Lions Club
C. G. King
Otto Goedecke
Melvin Ammermann Named Lone Star Boys State Representative
Melvin D Ammermann has been chosen to represent Geier Merrem American Legion Post 392 Moulton Texas at Lone Star Boys State in Austin Texas from June to June 16 inclusive. The program sponsored by the American Legion Department of Texas trains youths in citizenship and democratic government aims to foster intelligent citizens and unbiased administration.
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Lone Star Boys
American Legion
Department of Texas
National Organization of the American Legion
Boys’ State
Melvin D. Ammermann
Geier-Merrem American Legion
Moulton
Texas
Lone Star Boys’ State
Austin
Poppy Sale Supports Disabled Veterans Chairwoman Thanks Donors
Card of Thanks from the American Legion Auxiliary notes gratitude to everyone who bought poppies on May 18 and 19 at the memorial services. It reports 1000 poppies were sold to aid disabled veterans with all proceeds going to relief and no government compensation involved. Mrs Ed Kolar chaired the Poppy Committee.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Ed. Kolar
Poppy Committee
Summer Revival at Old Moulton Baptist Church Opens
The annual summer revival begins Thursday May 30 with Rev F E Kirchner of Hallettsville First Baptist assisting Rev C E Bottorff the local pastor.
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Old Moulton Baptist Church
F. E. Kirchner
First Baptist Church of
Getting Along Fine Gladys Cervenka Recovery
Miss Gladys Cervenka is recovering from wounds at her grandmother Mrs Mary Rosenauers home and friends are glad to hear she is doing well.
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Gladys Cervenka
Mary Rosenauer
Cards of Thanks for Kindness During Illness
Mrs. Lloyd Jilek thanks everyone for prayers visits good wishes cards and flowers sent during her long illness in Renger Hospital. She expresses gratitude and asks God to bless each person, noting kindness will not be forgotten.
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Renger Hospital
Lloyd Jilek
Harris Mason and Janszen Visit in Houston Family Home
Mr and Mrs Harris Mason of Houston visited in the home of Mr and Mrs Emil Janszen Sunday.
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Harris Mason
Houston
Emil Janszen
Memorial Services At Moulton Public Cemetery
Memorial services drawing attendees from Moulton and nearby areas were held at Moulton Public Cemetery Sunday under Geier-Merrem Post No 392 American Legion. Vets of foreign wars and the fire department joined the program featuring opening by Frank J Wagner Jr invocation Zat S Johnson reading Betty Jane Batey Lutheran Choir Mills Band benediction Rev K Windecker and taps by James Kolar Lt Col Henry Pennington of San Antonio gave the memorial address. Cemetery resting places were beautifully decorated.
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Moulton
Moulton Public Cemetery
Geier-Merrem
American Legion
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Fire Department
Frank J. Wagner Jr
Zat S. Johnson
Betty Jane Batey
Lutheran Choir
Mill’s Band
K. Windecker
Taps
James Kolar
Henry Pennington
San Antonio
Frank J. Wagner
Silent City
Birthday visit marks R Pietsch 70th birthday in Houston
Mr and Mrs George Baur and daughters Lucille and Kathryn of Galveston traveled to Houston after a stay with local friends to help celebrate the 70th birthday of R Pietsch, father of Mrs Baur, during home talks and gatherings.
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George Baur
Lucille
Kathryn
Galveston
Houston
R. Pietsch
Baur
Promotion for Raymond F Krejci in Nurenberg Germany
Pfc Raymond F Krejci promoted to sergeant. He is the son of Mrs Stella Krejci and is stationed in Nuerenberg Germany.
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Raymond F. Krejci
Stella Krejci
Seargent
Nuerenberg
Germany
Local residents note travel and family visits across counties
Jno Mladenka of Shiner visited Moulton on business. Emil Darilek and wife spent Sunday in Wharton visiting the Mikus family. Bernice Heiman of Danbury is visiting Mary Rosenauer. Joe Papacek and wife visited the Joe Michalcik family in El Campo. Petrek child Charlotte, ill last week, is recovering. David Gummelt of Hallettsville stayed with his grandfather F C Kaase. Walter Janszen family from Kingsville stayed a day with Emil Janszen. Laura Nieman returned from Alvin after visiting Raymond Gray. Bob Hempel, Benjamin Schulte and Robert McMullen of San Antonio visited the Schulte home.
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Bernice Heiman
Danbury
Mary Rosenauer
David Gummelt
Hallettsville
F. C. Kaase
Walter Janszen
Kingsville
Emil Janszen
Laura Nieman
Alvin
Mrs
Raymond Gray
Bob Hempel
Benjamin Schulte
Robert McMullen
San Antonio
Arthur Schulte
Local residents listed at residents’ event in Lolita area
Mrs. O B Eilert and Mr and Mrs R W Hilert of San Antonio, Mr and Mrs Leo Jaroszewski of Moulton, Mr and Mrs E F Schmidt, Mr and Mrs H Rice and son of Hallettsville, and Mr and Mrs Ad Baur of Lolita attended at the home of the Baur family in Lolita.
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O. B. Eilert
R. W. Hilert
San Antonio
Leo Jaroszewski
Moulton
E. F. Schmidt
H. Rice and Son
Hallettsville
Ad. Baur
Lolita
Homecoming Celebration at Old Moulton
A fair sized crowd attended the homecoming celebration at Old Moulton Sunday. A basket dinner was served under the large oak trees and all present spent an enjoyable time. San Antonio gave a brief address at the Baptist Church. The Eagle will publish the names of those who registered in a future issue.
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Old Moulton
Henry Pennington
San Antonio
The
Baptist Church
Eagle
Legion Convention Attendees From Moulton Gather in Columbus
The American Legion of the 9th District held its convention in Columbus on Sunday. Moulton delegates included Frank Filipp, Charlie Filipp, Albert Pavlicek, Ben Schneider, Oscar Raab, Nolan Wagner, Frank Wagner Jr., Arthur Schodde, Emil J. Jaluska, Wm. Miculka, and Ad Haas. The next convention is set for Bay City.
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American Legion of the 9Th District
Columbus
Moulton
Frank Filipp
Charlie Filipp
Albert Pavlicek
Ben Schneider
Oscar Raab
Nolan Wagner
Frank Wagner Jr
Arthur Schodde
Emil J. Jaluska
Wm. Miculka
Ad. Haas
Bay City
Sheriff Candidate Vernon Reaves Moulton Campaign Swing
Vernon Reaves Democrat for Lavaca County sheriff visited Moulton on Monday to mingle with voters. Reaves served four years in the Army.
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Vernon Reaves
Hallettsville
Lavaca County
Moulton
Mr. Reaves
Uncle Sam
Fatality Toll Rises in Texas April Traffic Deaths
The Texas department of public safety reports 129 traffic deaths for April, lifting the year to date total to 561 in four months of 1946. Overall fatalities are up 38 percent from the same period last year, with highway deaths rising 57 percent and city deaths 21 percent.
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Austin
Texas Department of Public Safety Today
Texas
Hochheim Prairie Mutual Fire and Storm Meet Held at Yoakum
F W Haas Frank Meyer and Rud Haas attended the Hochheim Prairie Mutual Fire and Storm Insurance Association annual meeting at Yoakum representing the local branch. Fritz Barre was re elected grand president and E Hagens was re elected grand secretary treasurer. Assets total 170000 and insurance in force exceeds 13000000.
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F. W. Haas
Frank Meyer
Rud Haas
Hochheim Prairie Mutual Fire and Storm Insurance Association
Yoakum
Fritz Barre
E. Hagens
St Josephs Eighth Grade Banquet Celebrated
St Josephs School held an elaborate May 12 banquet for the eighth grade. The event featured pink roses ship place cards a blue and pink motif and a full program including salutatory prophesy valedictory and toasts to pastor teacher and school.
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Arminta Novosad
Jeanette Schumann
Lillian Seidel
Dorothy Pilat
Della Wagner
James Kouba
Alice Wagner
Dorothy Nell Tousek
Father Kopp
Bill Meyer
Words Cannot Express Our Gratitude for Your Kindness
We deeply appreciate the deeds of kindness shown during the passing of Vladike Boehm. The beautiful flowers and expressions of sympathy will stay with us in our memories.
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Vladike Boehm
Campaign Drive Totals Collected in Moulton
Lee Jarosek, chairman of the cancer fund raise campaign, reports that $104.55 was collected in Moulton during the drive for the fight against cancer.
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Lee Jarosek
Moulton
Appreciation for decoration day services donors
We express sincere thanks to all who took part in the program and assisted with the decoration day services for Geier-Merrem Post No. 892.
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Geier-Merrem
Osterloh Couple Return To San Antonio
Mr and Mrs Fred Osterloh returned to San Antonio last week Friday after a period away.
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Fred Osterloh
San Antonio
308 Scholastics in Moulton District Census
The Moulton Independent School District census counts 308 children of scholastic age. Of these 308, 282 are white and 26 are colored. Charles Welff conducted the census.
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Moulton Independent School District
Charles Welff
Tomato Festival Leaflet Campaign Plans In Yoakum
Yoakum Superintendent George P. Barron H D Meister and several Yoakum boys were in Moulton Tuesday morning distributing advertising matter for the Tomato Festival set for Yoakum on June 18 15. An aerocade of four airplanes will over Moulton June 1 dropping leaflets.
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George P. Barron
H. D. Meister
Yoakum
Moulton
El Campo Couple Confirmed in Catholic Church
Daniel Leroy and Dorothy Jean Michalcik the son and daughter of Mr and Mrs Joe Michal cik of El Campo were confirmed in the Catholic Church in El Campo Sunday.
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Daniel Leroy
Dorothy Jean Michalcik
Joe Michalcik
el Campo
Joe Papacek
Moulton
Lions Club Seeks New Officers and Fundraiser Plan
The Moulton Lions Club met at Pundt's Place. A. F. Halliburton reported on the Yoakum district convention with Taylor as the next host. A. J. Darilek led the nominating committee for officers to be elected June 6. The club plans to auction a cow and calf to fund a lighted field. Wm. Lee Young outlined the County Veterans Vocational School program with monthly stipends of 65 dollars for single veterans and 90 dollars for married. Twenty veterans who farmed are needed to organize the school locally.
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Moulton
Wm. Lee Young
Veterans Vocational
County Board of Education
Resolutions Honor Fire Department Leader in Moulton
The Moulton Fire Department offers its deepest regret on the passing of Vla diko Boehm an honorary member and President. Resolutions express sympathy to the bereaved family and orders copies sent to them, with the minutes and The Moulton Eagle memorialized. Committee: W. H. Pundt Wm. Miculka E. A. Oehl. Moulton Texas May 21 1946.
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Vladiko Boehm
Moulton Fire Department
Moulton Eagle
W. H. Pundt
Wm. Miculka
E. A. Oehl
Moulton
Texas
Helweg Lands Safely in Korea Arrives April 12
Stationed in Korea Pfe Floyd Helweg son of Mr and Mrs Emil Helweg of Corpus Christi arrived safely at Seocel Korea on April 12 and is getting along fine.
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Pfe
Floyd Helweg
Emil Helweg
Corpus Christi
Seocel
Korea
Local Farmer Shows Big Cabbage and Turnip in Town
Mrs. R. B. McConnell and her son Paul from the Elster farm exhibited a sixteen pound cabbage head and an eleven pound turnip in town Saturday.
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R. B. McConnell
Paul
Elster
Convention Attended by Smith and Oehl in Galveston
Carl Smith and Erwin Oehl attended the State Funeral Directors and Embalmers Convention in Galveston on Thursday of last week.
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Carl Smith
Erwin Oehl
Galveston
Betts Visits Moulton During State Senate Campaign
Harvey Betts of Hempstead, candidate for state senator in the 15th district, visited Moulton Monday and mingled with voters.
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Harvey Betts
Hempstead
Moulton
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Melvin Ammermann
Jno
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Shiner
Emil Darilek
Wharton
R. Mikus
Charlotte
Ad. Petrek
Legion Convention
St. Joseph's School
Betts
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