Annual Homecoming Celebration Held at Old Moulton
The annual homecoming at Old Moulton on May 20 drew locals and visitors to Philip Nolan Park for a basket dinner under oak trees on the Moulton Waelder road. Handshakes and reminiscences filled the day as the Eagle plans to publish names of registrants. committee members include John Thompson president and Earl Kuhen secretary treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Moulton
Philip Nolan
Moulton-Waelder Road
Eagle
John Thompson
Earl Kuhen
M. H. Cruiss
L. F. Cooper
R. C. Hull
Pat S. Johnson
City to be Dusted for Insects Tuesday May 29
Mayor W H Pundt announces Moulton will be dusted Tuesday May 29 starting at 10 00 PM. Citizens should cooperate in this program aimed at exterminating flies mosquitoes gnats and other insects. See mayor notice elsewhere in this issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Pundt
Moulton
Surprise Shower for Bride-Elect in Pasadena
A surprise miscellaneous shower honored Miss Martha Marie Haase bride elect of Mr Wilfred Bigott hosted by Mrs Albert Adams at her Pasadena home on Saturday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Marie Haase
Wilfred Bigott
Albert Adams
Pasadena
Commencement at Witting School Honors Four Graduates
Commencement exercises at Witting School set for Tuesday May 29 at 8 30 PM. Graduates are Adela Hanslik Janice Riske Esta Mae Kuehn and Edward Gillar. A free graduation dance will follow at Witting Park on Thursday May 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Witting School
Adela Hanslik
Janice Riske
Esta Mae Kuehn
Edward Gillar
Witting Park
Fire Department Quells Blaze at Emil Jalufa Yard
The Moulton Fire Department responded to a wood pile blaze in a backyard near Emil Jaluf ka place at about 6 30 Sunday afternoon. The fire was quickly controlled. The origin is undetermined.
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Moulton
Emil Jalufka
Baptized May 13 in Zion Lutheran Church
Deloyce Hertha, daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert L Scott, was baptized at Zion Lutheran Church with Rev K Windecker officiating. Her uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs Marvin Haase served as sponsors.
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Deloyce Hertha
Robert L. Scott
Zion Lutheran Church
Rev
K. Windecker
Marvin Haase
Seek to Keep Money in County Ad Valorem Proposal
The Lavaca County Commissioners Court considers calling an election this year to vote a 30c ad valorem tax for road and bridge building. If adopted, it would raise about $45,000 annually, previously collected by the state, and the funds would stay in the county and be prorated to the four commissioners.
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Lavaca County
Rural School Exam Honors Ten Percent With High Averages
One hundred one eighth grade students from rural districts took exams at Hallettsville High School on May 12. Valedictorian Jessie Hermes of Sweet Home posted 97.37 average and Rose Macha cek of Boundry Line was salutatorian with 95.87.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hallettsville
Jessie Hermes
Sweet Home
Rose Machacek
Boundry Line
Ida Mae Najvar
Evelyn Ann Stasny
Joyce Marie Kutac
Jim Jaluska
Stacy
Frankie Wagner
Gloria Ann Kloesel
Green
Leroy Pustejovsky
Bila Hora
Anton Havel
Old Sweet Home
Anton Stary
Mrs. Hoepfl Celebrates 66th Birthday With Family
A large group gathered at the Hoepfl home on Wednesday May 16 to honor Mrs. Hoepfl on her 66th birthday. Guests enjoyed cakes and coffee and offered wishes for health and many more returns of the day. Mrs. Hoepfl has been ill but is improving.
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John Hoepf
Piano Recital by Mrs Jaeggli’s Students at Moulton High
Mrs J T Jaeggli presents her piano students in recital at the Moulton High School auditorium on Tuesday May 29 starting at 7 30 P M The public is cordially invited to attend.
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J. T. Jaeggli
Moulton High School
Frank Haas 90th Birthday Observed with Family Reunion
Frank Haas of Flatonia observed his 90th birthday with a family reunion at W. F. W. Hall in Moulton on Sunday. Approximately 65 persons attended including visitors from San Antonio McQueeney Seguin Houston Raymondville Gonzales and Flatonia. A basket dinner followed and all attendees enjoyed the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Haas
Flatonia
W. F. W. Hall
San Antonio
McQueeney
Seguin
Houston
Raymondville
Gonzales
Amateur Radio Operators Convention in Kerrville Texas
The sixth annual convention of South Texas Emergency Net operators will be held May 26 27 at the Bluebonnet Hotel in Kerrville Texas. All amateurs and radio enthusiasts may attend with registration starting 1:00 PM Saturday. Frank C. Smith W50UQ is an active STEN member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Texas
Lavaca Soil District Buys Combines and Gear
Lavaca County Soil Conservation District supervisors purchased three combines at 1543 dollars each to harvest grass and legume seed. The district also bought ten mechanical posthole diggers and six tumble scrapers with state funds supplying the money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lavaca
Lavaca County
Missionary Society Meeting Discusses Book of Revelations
The Women’s Missionary Society held its regular meeting on May 16 with strong attendance. Mrs. Marvin Haase led opening scripture and prayer, Rev K Windecker explained Bible study on the Book of Revelations, and members were urged to attend the Church Workers Institution in Seguin on June 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Missionary Society
Marvin Haase
K. Windecker
Church Workers Institution
Seguin
Walter Haas
Stanis Rothbauer
County Board Annexes Multiple School Districts to ISD
At a special meeting on May 14 the Lavaca County Board annexed Burnes School District No 20 Boundry Line No 27 Mt Olive No 33 and Michna Beasley No 39 to Shiner Independent School District. This raises total annexations to eleven since January 1 with Koeth to Sweet Home Lights Chapel to Ezzell Baursville and Evergreen to Moulton Independent Sublime Westin Raab Switch Williamsburg Mossy Grove to Hallettsville. Lavaca County previously had 38 rural districts on Sept 1 1950 the highest in Texas now has 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burnes
Boundry Line
Mt. Olive
Michna-Beasley
Shiner Independent
Koeth
Sweet Home
Lights Chapel
Ezzell
Baursville
Evergreen
Moulton Independent
Sublime
Westin-Raab Switch
Williamsburg-Mossy Grove
Hallettsville
Lavaca County
Texas
Moulton High School Announces Monday Night Diplomas
The following students will receive diplomas at the commencement exercises in the high school gymnasium Monday night: Elizabeth Barnett Roselyn Kotzebue Quinton Raab Barbara Oehl Carol Lockstedt Donald Huber William Meyer Jr. Alice Gaertner Larry Haas Barbara Pundt Betty Meyer Arlene Biehunka Jane Ammermann Jimmy Laqua Jasek Jemelka Kozelsky Kouba Beale Hajek Hirsch Gillar Kocian Hildebrandt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton
Elizabeth Jane Barnett Roselyn Marie Kotzebue
Quinton Raab
Franklin D. Barbara
Mary Allan Oehl Carol John Lockstedt
Donald E. W. Huber
William J. Meyer Jr
Alice Elizabeth Gaertner
Larry F. Barta Wiley W. Haas
Barbara Ann Pundt
Betty Ann Meyer Arlene Frances Biehunka
Betty Jane Batey
Janie Ammermann
Jimmy Berckenhoff
Eugene Herman la
Baccalaureate Service for Class of 1951 at Moulton High
The Class of 1951 holds a baccalaureate at Moulton High School Auditorium on Sunday May 27 at 8 15 p m The Very Reverend Msgr Anthony Drozd of Weimar delivers the sermon Other program parts include processional class invocation songs by Girls Chorus and Junior Girls introductions announcements benediction recessional and accompanists Barbara Baca and Lillie Ann Darilek Ushers are Harold Kuntschik Margie Brom Alexander Kotzebue and JoAnn Freytag
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Moulton High School
Anthony Drozd
Weimar
Msgr
Malvin K. Merrem
J. W. Pyland
Rev. Drozd
Barbara Baca
Lillie Ann Darilek
Harold Kuntschik
Margie Brom
Alexander Kotzebue
JoAnn Freytag
Commencement Exercises at Moulton High School
Commencement rites at Moulton High School Auditorium on Monday May 28 feature processional invocation by Rev K Windecker salutatory Roselyn Kotzebue vocal solo It is No Secret Lillie Ann Darilek valedictory Zest of High School Education June Barnett class president address Franklin Barborak honors by Principal Malvin K Merrem presentation of class by Superintendent J W Pyland class song Auld Lang Syne by senior class benediction by Rev K Windecker recessional. Class colors black and white class motto Forward Ever Backward Never class flower gladiola Ushers John Michalec Dorothy Zamykal Ernest Biehunko and Mary Lee Jarosek class sponsor William Lee Young
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton High School
K. Windecker
Roselyn Kotzebue
Lillie Ann Darilek
June Barnett
Malvin Kk. Merrem
J. W. Pyland
Auld Lang Syne
Gladiola
Barbara Baca
John Michalec
Dorothy Zamykal
Ernest Biehunko
Mary Lee Jarosek
William Lee Young
Bravenec Finishes Training and Heads to North Dakota
Pfc Donald J Bravenec completed basic training at Lackland Air Force Base and has been assigned to North Dakota State Teachers College. He traveled by plane to begin his new posting.
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Pfc
Donald J. Bravenec
Lackland Air Force Base
North Dakota State Teachers College
Decoration Day Service Draws Large Crowd at Moulton Cemetery
A large crowd attended the Decoration Day services at Moulton City Cemetery on May 20 under Geier-Merrem Post No. 392, American Legion. William Miculka opened the program, State Senator Gus Strauss gave the memorial address, and musical tributes followed by the Zion Lutheran choir and Migl Band.
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Moulton City Cemetery
Geier-Merrem
American Legion
William Miculka
Geier-Merrem Post
America
Gus J. Strauss
Hallettsville
Kaylene Wachtendorf
Moulton Lions Club elects officers and plans softball
Twenty three members attended the Moulton Lions Club meeting on May 17 with two guests. Officers elected by acclamation include William Lee Young as president and William Miculka as first vice president. Delegates to the Austin convention were named and a Tom-Tom Bathing Beauty contest invitation was received. The club also purchased glasses for a needy boy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton
E. A. Oehl
J. L. Meyer
Joe Vanham
Lee Jarasek
Elo C. Fehrenkamp
William Lee Young
William Miculka
Alton F. Halliburton
J. W Pyland
Roy L. Kotzebue
Lee Jarosek
Yoakum
Lions Club
Navy Recruiter Here May 29
Navy Recruiting Station in Victoria Texas will send ENC Roman E Hanak to Moulton Texas on Tuesday May 29 from 9 AM to 12 noon. Hanak will provide the latest enlistment information under the new regulations in effect May 1 1951. Men are being accepted immediately and women may enlist in WAVES. contact at the post office or visit the Victoria recruiting station for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roman E.hanak
ENC
Navy
U.S. Navy
Victoria
Texas
Moulton
Hanak
U. S. Navy
Havliks Celebrate 40th Wedding Anniversary Surprise
Mr and Mrs John V Havlik marked their 40th wedding anniversary Sunday night May 20 with a surprise party at their home. About 20 friends relatives and neighbors attended sharing refreshments and enjoying the occasion.
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John V. Havlik
Alli
Civil Service Examinations in San Antonio Texas
The U S Civil Service Commission announces examinations for Construction Examiner Appraiser and Mortgage Credit Examiner with annual salaries from 3825 to 4600. Employment at the Federal Housing Administration in San Antonio Texas. Information and forms from the Executive Secretary Board of U S Civil Service Examiners Housing Administration Building No 3 636 South Flores Street San Antonio Texas.
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U. S. Civil Service Commission
Federal Housing Administration
San Antonio
Texas
Board of
U. S. Siege Service Examiners
Housing Administration
South Flores Street
Wiedeman Moody Wedding Rites in Casper Home
Miss Hilda Wiedeman and Harold Moody united in marriage May 9 at 11:00 in the Casper home of Mrs. Daisy Fentress. Rev Bream officiated. Bride wore a pink suit with white accessories. matron of honor Mrs. Fentress. best man H B Smyth. Couple to reside at 579 Ave F Powell Wyoming.
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Daisy Fentress
Casper
Wyoming
Hilda Wiedemann
Harold Moody
Powell
Bream
Fentress
H. B. Smyth
Gillette
Scotts
Petty George Engineering Co
Ave. F
Moulton Man Graduation Candidate at Southwest Texas
Marvin K. Merrem of Moulton Texas is a graduation candidate for May 30 1951 from Southwest Texas State Teachers College. Dr Henry Hill president of Peabody College will speak at commencement May 30 at 10 30 A M in the College Auditorium. Rev Troy Hickman of Ozona will deliver the baccalaureate address May 27 at 8 00 P M in the College Auditorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Marcos
Marvin K. Merrem
Moulton
Texas
Southwest Texas State Teachers College
Henry Hill
Peabody College For Teachers
Nashville
Tennesee
Troy Hickman
Methodist Church
Ozona
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Bruce Barton
United States
Congress
China
Witting
Jasek
Ladislaus A. Dasex
Louis Jasek
San Fernando Cathedral
Robert E. Lucy
Father Jasek
Novohrad
St. John’s Seminary
Church of the Assumption of the B.V.M
Praha
Joseph Kopp
Theophilus Okruhlik
Newleen
Victor Geertz
Lawrence Stuebbeh
Thurifer
Joseph Drakubik
Joseph Pes
Joseph Kubena
Lee B. Zimmermann
C. M
St. John’s
St. John’s Will Sing For the Mass. the Very Msgr
John L. Markovsky
S.T.D
Amateur Radio Operators Convention
Pfc. Bravenec
North Dakota
Young Heads Lions Club
Civil Service Examinations
Moulton Man
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