Moulton Future Farmers Elects New Officers for Year
The Moulton Chapter of Future Farmers met on May 18 to elect officers for the coming year. Elected were Roland Welff president, Benjamin Sutz vice president, Allen Flessner secretary, Gene Boehr treasurer, Alves Pietsch reporter, Roman Zidek watchdog, Billy Manning parliamentarian, Marvin Rothbauer historian, Milton Darilek band leader, Alves Pietsch song leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton
Future Farmers
Roland Welff
Benjamin Su $Tz
Allen Flessner
Gene Boehr
Alves Pietsch
Roman Zidek
Billy Manning
Marvin Rothbauer
Milton Darilek
Moulton High School Plans Baccalaureate and Commencement
Friends and relatives of the graduating class are invited to baccalaureate services at the school auditorium on Sunday evening May 28 and commencement exercises on Monday evening May 29. Twenty four candidates graduate, including sixteen girls and eight boys.
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Moulton High School
Telegraph's 1000th Anniversary Signal From Morse
The article notes May 24 marking 1000 years since the first telegraph line opened between Washington and Baltimore a 40 mile distance. At 8:45 in the morning Samuel B Morse tapped the first message What Had God Wrought Morse died in New York April 2 1872 at age 81.
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Washington
Baltimore
Samuel B. F. Morse
Morse
New York
Local Sergeant Outfoxes Krauts to Save Patrol
Sergeant Dewey A. Wood of Gonzales Texas with the 36th Division in Italy helped prevent a patrol capture by Germans on the Fifth Army front. After separating from his unit he repelled a German sentry with rifle fire and aided in blunting a counterattack, allowing American troops to regroup and inflict losses on the attackers. Wood, a former Bell Telephone lines man, has been overseas 12 months and was born in Moulton, with his mother now residing in Gonzales.
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Fifth Army
Italy
Dewey A. Wood
Gonzales
Texas
Sergeant Wood
East Francis Street
Wood
Bell Telephone Company
North Africa
Gonzales Inquirer
Sgt. Wood
Moulton
Bertha Wood
Fertsch Seeks State Representative Seat for Lavaca County
Marvin D. Fertsch announces his candidacy for Texas State Representative of District 28 Lavaca County. A Halletts ville attorney and former city official, he highlights deep local ties, service to farmers and towns, and asks for voter support in the July primary.
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Marvin D. Fertsch
Lavaca County
Fertsch and Fertsch
Hallettsville
Texas
Charles Fertsch
Marvin D. Fertsen
Big Red Beer Trophy Stirs Town Challenge
A reader’s note reports a spectacular beer specimen measured at 23 inches in circumference and weighing 5 pounds 5 ounces. The teaser challenges others to surpass the find presented last Thursday near the town site and brought to the sanctum for mention in the paper.
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Theo
Wenske
Red
Marine Pfc Klare Graduates From Tank School in San Diego
Private First Class David James Klare son of Mr and Mrs Paul Klare of Route 1 Moulton has graduated from the Tank School at Training Center Camp Elliott in San Diego California confirming his completion of the course and reassigning him to duty.
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David James Klare
Paul Klare
Route 1
Moulton
Tank School
Training Center
Camp Elliott
San Diego
California
Three Soldiers Return on Brief Furlough from War Theatre
Pfc. Benno Schneider Sgt. Charles Luksovsky of Moulton and Pfc. George Pavlas of Ka mensky spent a short leave after 14 months overseas with the 36th Infantry Division of the Fifth Army. They helped establish Salerno beachhead on September 9 and fought across Italy before arriving in Virginia on May 15. Pfe. Schneider notes money is plentiful but purchases are scarce with eggs at 80 cents each. He reports local Moulton friends are well.
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Benno Schneider
Charles, Luksovsky
Moulton
George Pavlas
Kamensky
36Th Infantry Division
Fifth Army
Salerno
Virginia
Pfe. Schneider
Moulton Boys
Kelly seeks reelection as Lavaca District Clerk
E S Pat Kelly announced his bid for re election as Lavaca County District Clerk ahead of the July primaries. He said his four years of service provided fair impartial administration and that his experience fits him for continued duty.
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E. S
Pat) Kelly
Lavaca County
Kelly
Baptist Church Services and Graduation Event
Old Moulton Baptist Church holds Sunday services on May 28 with Sunday School at 10:00 A M and the pastor’s message meeting the issues of the cross at 10:45 AM. The 1944 graduating class attends the baccalaureate service at Moulton High School Auditorium at 0 P M.
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Pasor
Old Moulton Baptist Church
Moulton High School
Arrives in England Pfe Warne Schodde Stationed Abroad
Pfe Warne Schodde son of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Schodde arrives in England and is now stationed there. Visitors from Gonzales and nearby towns gathered at Emil Janszen home Sunday including Mrs. John Williams Mrs. John Antrich Mrs. Bill Novosad and Italy Rose. Other guests included Mrs. Joe Friestch of London Texas Mrs. John Tschiedel of LaGrange Mrs. Rose Janszen and daughters of Hallettsville Mr. Otto Janszen and family of Flatonia Judge Hugo Janszen of Orange Grove and Mrs. Harris Mason of Houston.
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Pfe. Warne Schodde
W. H. Schodde
England
John Williams
Dianna Marie
John Antrich
Bill Novosad
Italy Rose
Gonzales
Joe Friestch
London
Texas
John Tschiedel
LaGrange
Rose Janszen
Hallettsville
Otto Janszen
Flatonia
Hugo Janszen
Orange Grove
Harris Mason
Houston
Emil Janszen
Family visit spans cities and military towns
Mr and Mrs L C Schoenig and daughter Marlene and Mr and Mrs Weldon Knape of Victoria Mrs C C Perkins and children Dimmitt and Dianna of San Antonio Mrs H M Landrum of Houston and Pfc Harold Knape of Camp Howze visited in the O F Knape home part of the week end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. C. Schoenig
Marlene
Weldon Knape
Victoria
C. C. Perkins
Dimmitt and
Dianna
San Antonio
H. M. Landrum
Houston
Pfc
Harold Knape
Camp Howze
O. F. Knape
Moulton Man's Mother Dies In San Antonio
Frances Brilling, mother of Ed. C. Batey of Moulton, died in San Antonio on May 22 at age 77. Funeral held in Moulton with burial in Flatonia City Cemetery. survived by husband, son, four daughters, ten grandchildren, two great grandchildren, and a brother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Brilling
Ed. C. Batey
San Antonio
Henry Miculka
Moulton
Flatonia City
H.A. Heineke
William Batey
William Brilling
Vol. L. Gillett
Fred
Capt Lehne Earns Bronze and Silver Stars in Italy
Captain Christian A. Lehne chaplain of the 36th Division is honored with the Bronze Star for meritorious service in direct combat operations in Italy and earlier earned the Silver Star for gallantry on September 9 and 10. He is husband of Mrs C A Lehne of Moulton.
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Christian A. Lehne
C.A. Lehne
Moulton
Italy
Lehne
Flight Officer Jahn Arrives at Great Bend Field Kansas
Flight Officer Frank T. Jahn has arrived at Great Bend Army Air Field Kansas as a flight officer with a heavy bombardment unit. After completing combat training he will deploy overseas to participate in defeating the enemy. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Frank Jahn of Moulton.
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Frank T. Jahn
Great Bend Army Air Field
Kansas
Jahn
Frank Jahn
Moulton
Old Settlers Reunion Attendance Affected by Weather
Transportation problems and other causes kept many from the annual Old Settlers reunion at Old Moulton on the third Sunday in May. Heavy rain in the early morning hours also hindered local attendance.
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Old Settlers
Old Moulton
Seaman First Class Lloyd Lockstedt Promoted
Lloyd Lockstedt son of Mr and Mrs Henry Lockstedt receives a promotion to seaman first class. He is stationed somewhere in the South Pacific.
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Lloyd Lockstedt
Henry Lockstedt
South Pacific
Soldier in Italy Telegram Praises Family on Mother’s Day
S Sgt Leslie Wolff stationed in Italy sent a telegram to his parents Mr. and Mrs A F Wolff declaring he is fit and well. The message notes his wellbeing and acknowledges the holiday greeting from home.
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Leslie Wolff
Italy
A. F. Wolff
Cinadr Attends District Convention in Bellville
Frank A. Cinadr attended the American region district convention at Bellville on Sunday. He reports strong attendance and a successful convention with active participation and overall positive results.
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Frank A. Cinadr
Bellville
Baccalaureate and Commencement Schedule Announced
Baccalaureate services will be held Sunday at 8 50 PM in the Moulton High School Auditorium with an address by Bro. Lawrence Gonner and musical selections. Commencement exercises follow Monday night with the class leading the program and many ex students taking part.
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Moulton High School
Dan Morse
C. E. Bottorff
Sergo
Handel
Anita Windecker
Lawrence Gonner
S. M
K. Windecker
Konvicka Seeks Reelection as Lavaca County Treasurer
J G Konvicka announces candidacy for reelection as Lavaca County Texas treasurer subject to the Democratic primary in July 1944. He expresses appreciation for voters’ confidence and pledges honest faithful service and capable leadership based on past public experience.
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Lavaca
Texas
Commencement Program at St Josephs School Honors Helpers
The St Josephs School commencement program received strong support from parents and friends. The Parish Band performed several pieces while Miss Bertha Oehl accompanied songs and Lloyd Jilek lit the camp fire and stage with varied lighting in tableau style. The staff extends heartfelt thanks to all involved.
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St. Joseph’s School
Bertha Oehl
Lloyd Jilek
St Joseph’s School
Memorial Services Cancelled at Moulton Public Cemetery
Services planned for Sunday morning at Moulton Public Cemetery were cancelled due to rain. American Legion officials announced there will be no services held this year.
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Moulton Public Cemetery
American Legion
Orts Hosts Friends at Parents Home Sunday Evening
Rose Nell Orts entertained a party of friends at the home of her parents Mr. and Mrs C C Orts Sunday evening.
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Rose Nell Orts
Mrs. C. C. Orts
Lions Club Holds Meeting at Pundt Cafe
The Moulton Lions Club met last Thursday at the Pundt Cafe. R B Papacek reported on the nominating committee and officers will be elected in June. Members receive attendance buttons for perfect attendance: A J Darilek Elo C Fehrenkamp Lee Jarosek Lloyd Jilek Roy Kotzebue John O Simpson Morris S Webb G G Fisbeck. Erwin Oehl and Elo C Fehrenkamp were named to help Secretary Jilek with the activities report.
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Moulton Lions Club
R. B. Papacek
A J. Darilek
Elo C. Fehrenkamp
Lee Jarosek
Lloyd Jilek
Roy Kotzebue
John O. Simpson
Morris S. Webb
G. G. Fisbeck
Erwin Oehl
Elo C.fehrenkamp
Jilek
Schulenburg
Fifth Army Naples Entry Medal Sent Home From Itay Pfe
Victor F. Schindler in Itay sent home a Fifth Army Commemorative Medal marking the Allied entry into Naples on October 1, 1943. He mailed a bracelet two pillow cases a table cloth trinkets and a cigarette as a tray. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Joe J Shindler.
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Pfe
Victor F. Schindler
Itay
Fifth Army
Naples
Joe J. Shindler
Birthday Observed for John Mladenka on 75th Anniversary
John Mladenka celebrated his 75th birthday at home on Sunday. Attendees included Charles Mladenka of Houston, Fred Krause and family of Shiner, Ed SHBu dera and family of Yoakum, Joe Etlinger and family of Flatonia, and C C Orts and family.
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John Mladenka
Charles Mladenka
Houston
Fred Krause
Shiner
Ed. Shbudera
Yoakum
Joe Etlinger
Flatonia
C.C. Orts
Cannery Opens Friday in Moulton Kitchen
The Moulton canning kitchen will open this Friday and operate every Tuesday and Friday until further notice. Appointments available by contacting Mrs. Hugo Fisbeck or John C. Sinspon.
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Moulton
Hugo Fisbeck
John C. Sinspon
Lutheran Leaders to Attend Texas District Convention
Rev. K. Windecker and G. J. Bohnenkamp will depart next Tuesday to attend the Texas District convention of the American Lutheran Church.
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K. Windecker
G. J. Bohnenkamp
Texas
American Lutheran Church
Also Mentioned on This Page
Moulton Man
Capt. Lehne
Old Settlers’ Reunion
Recreation Park
Texaco
Komensky
Lions Club
Cub
Oak Grove
Lutheran Brotherhood
Catholic Ladies
Lutheran Ladies
Fire Department
J G. Konvicka
Cannery
Lutheran Convention
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