Baccalaureate Services for 1946 Seniors Held at Moulton Gym
Friends and relatives attended baccalaureate services for the senior class at the Moulton High School Gym Sunday evening. The program featured invocation by Rev. C E Bottorff, scripture reading, solos, a sermon, and benediction with ushers named. Mrs. Leo Daniel of College Station visited with her parents over the weekend.
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Moulton High School
C. E. Bottorff
Faith of Our Fathers
J. W. Pyland
Rosary
Rose Nell Orts
K.windecker
Beautiful Savior
Joseph Kopp
Rudy Boothe
Subscriptions urged for advance payment
The Eagle notes it sent renewal notices about expiring subscriptions three weeks ago and reports a gratifying response. Readers are urged to keep payments current to avoid missing issues as the paper faces potential shortages.
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the Eagle
Carter Glass Dies at 88, Longtime Senator from Virginia
Carter Glass, 88, dean of the United States Senate, died Tuesday morning. The Senate recessed in his memory. He had not attended a session for four years due to illness. Glass previously served in the House representing Virginia before his Senate tenure.
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Carter Glass
United States Senate
Senate
Glass
House
Virginia
American Legion campaign seeks $15 million endowment goal
Freedom supporters urged to give to the Americanism endowment fund drive. The national target is $15,000,000 with Texas set at $450,000 and Lavaca county asked to raise $973 to fund teaching Americanism.
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American Legion
Americanism Endowment Fund
Texas
Lavaca County
Truman Ends Nationwide Railroad Strike After 48 Hours
The 48 hour railroad tie up disrupted every home nationwide and highlighted the transportation system. President Truman earned praise for his firm stand that brought the strike to a close.
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Truman
Community Newspaper Call to Support Local News
A civic appeal urges every household to subscribe to the hometown paper to back its efforts for community improvement. The message emphasizes ongoing work, collective effort, and endorsement of the paper’s stance for better local conditions.
Poppy Sale Supports Disabled Veterans Hospital Care
The American Legion Auxiliary sold 1000 poppies for decoration services. The committee solicitors and purchasers provided a patriotic effort to honor hospitalized veterans injured in conflicts fought to keep freedom. The piece urges continued support, stating every purchase aids disabled veterans and their life journeys.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Vanham Family Visit Spans San Antonio Weekend
Mr. and Mrs. Bill Vanham of San Antonio spent the weekend visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Vanham.
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Bill Vanham
San Antonio
J. H. Vanham
Social Visits Across Texas and Gonzales Weekend
Mrs J W Nachlinger of San Antonio visited her parents Mr and Mrs J G Bohnenkamp over the weekend. Mr W H Hohlt and family of Lexington spent part of last week with Mr and Mrs Henry Fehrenkamp. Mr and Mrs Joe Trojacek and family and Mrs Fannie Laqua visited Mr and Mrs Morgan Shepherd in Gonzales on Sunday.
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J. W. Nachlinger
San Antonio
Mrs
J. G. Bohnenkamp
W. H. Hohlt
Lexington
Henry Fehrenkamp
Hohlt
Joe Trojacek
Fannie Laqua
Morgan Shepherd
Gonzales
East Bernard visitor Miss Lillian Darilek visits kin
Miss Lillian Darilek of East Bernard spent several days this week visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. Emil Darilek. Mr. Frank Picha and family and Ben Novak also visited before returning to Corpus Christi Monday after a brief stay with relatives in Moulton.
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Lillian Darilek
East Bernard
Emil Darilek
Frank Picha
Ben Novak
Corpus Christi
Moulton
Miss Jewell Sockwell Home for Summer at Mary Hardin Baylor
Miss Jewell Sockwell a student at Mary Hardin Baylor College Belton is home for the summer. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Pren Sockwell.
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Jewell Sockwell
Mary Hardin- Baylor College
Belton
Pren Sockwell
Rehmet Family Event at Arnim Home in Moulton
Mrs. A. C. Rehmet, Miss Velma Rehmet and O. A. Arnim gather at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. O. Arnim in Moulton for a social or family occasion.
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A. C. Rehmet
Velma Rehmet
O. A. Arnim
San Antonio
E. O. Arnim
Moulton
Hicks Sockwell Returns to Spofford After Visit
Mr. and Mrs. Hicks Sockwell have returned to Spofford after spending several weeks here with his mother Mrs. W. W. Sockwell and other relatives.
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Mrs. Hicks Sockwell
Spofford
W. W. Sockwell
Ladies Visit in Gonzales Mark Social Call
Mrs. F T Fehrenkamp Mrs Erna Kotzebue and Mrs Laura Nieman spent Friday at the home of Mr and Mrs George Bargmann in Gonzales. Mrs W W Sockwell, ill at home, is recuperating nicely passing milestone No 91 on the journey of life.
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F. T. Fehrenkamp
Erna Kotzebue
Laura Nieman
George Bargmann
Gonzales
W. W. Sockwell
Walters Visit in San Diego Home of Schraers
Mr and Mrs Stanley Walters of San Diego California visit in the home of her parents Mr and Mrs Ben Schraer Walters recently received his discharge from the navy.
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Stanley Walters
San Diego
California
Ben Schraer
Walters
Navy
Vanham Sails to California Post With Goodyear
Tommy Vanham, after completing his studies in Acron Ohio, becomes a Goodyear salesman and will be stationed in San Jose California. He is the son of Mr and Mrs J H Vanham of near Moulton.
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Tommy Vanham
Acron
Ohio
Good Year Tire Co
San Jose
California
Tommy
J. H. Vanham
Moulton
Peter Hansen 84 Passes After Lingering Illness
Peter Hansen an aged resident near Moulton died at his home on May 23 after a lingering illness. Funeral services were held May 25 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church with Rev. Joseph Kopp officiating. burial followed at Catholic Cemetery in Flatonia. Survived by wife Amelia Hansen daughter Mrs. P A Helms and seven grandchildren.
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Peter Hansen
Moulton
Oehl Funeral Home
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
Joseph Kopp
Flatonia
P. A. Helms
J. W. Helms
Waverly Helms
United States
Kansas
Amelia Richter
Effingham
San Antonio
Amelia Hansen
Elgin
102 Years Old William Darilek Celebrates Birthday
William Darilek aged 102 observed his birthday anniversary Sunday at Henkhaus south of here. He enjoys good health and is getting around fine.
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William Darilek
Henkhaus
Here
Darilek
Local social visits and graduation notices from Moulton and Victoria
Mr and Mrs F W Hirscher of Cheapside visited Denver Perkins of Gonzales who is a candidate for district attorney in the 25th judicial district. Victoria graduates and relatives attended St Josephs High School exercises as Leslie Janssen, son of Fred Janssen, joined the class.
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Denver Perkins
Gonzales
25Th Judicial District
Moulton
Willie Brosch
John Brosch
Kathleen
Della Bratrich
Joan Ruth
Clara
Bertha Oehl
St.Joseph’s High School
Victoria
Leslie Janssen
Fred Janssen
Eighth Grade Graduation at Moulton High Gym
The first Moulton Public Schools eighth grade graduation was held in the high school gym Friday night with 23 graduates. County Superintendent W. A. Eilers delivered the address urging further education, and certificates were distributed by Superintendent J. W. Pyland.
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Moulton
Rudy Boothe
C. E. Bottorff
W. A. Eilers
Republic
J. W. Pyland
Notice to Creditors of the Jaksch Estate
Original letters of administration granted May 20 1946 by Lavaca County Court Texas to A J Darilek administrator of Wenzel Jaksch deceased. Creditors must present claims within legal time and debtors must present payment to the administrator at Moulton Texas.
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Wenzel Jaksch
A.j.derilek
Lavaca County
Texas
A. J. Darilek
Moulton
Two Newborns and a Boy Born in May News
Mr and Mrs Emil Rehak entertain a 9 pound 8 ounce boy since May 20. Mr and Mrs Milton Riske welcomed a 6 pound 4 ounce daughter on May 20. Mr and Mrs Jerome Kocian celebrated a son on May 21 weighing 9 pounds 11 ounces.
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Emil Rehak
Milton Riske
Jerome Kocian
Road Work Starts on Komensky to Moulton Route
Work has begun on the six mile farm to market road from Komensky to Moulton. Mr and Mrs Fred Osterloh of San Antonio visited Sunday with daughter Miss Gladys Cervenka who is recovering and expects to return to The Eagle office within a few weeks.
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Komensky
Moulton
Fred Osterloh
San Antonio
Gladys Cervenka
Cervenka
Eagle Office
Commencement Exercises Close 1945-46 School Term
Moulton and SWTTC held commencement and baccalaureate events as the 1945-46 term ended. Mrs. Vanencia Saliger, Moulton faculty, attended SWTTC baccalaureate in San Marcos on May 26. Dr. Melvin Eidson delivered the sermon on Continued Victory Through Eternal Grace. The Women's Chorus performed Ave Maria and The Lord's Prayer. College Orchestra played both processions. Saliger, a 1946 graduate, received her Bachelor of Science at the May 30 ceremony. The Moulton Public Schools closed May 27 under Supt. J. W. Pyland with high school commencement in the gym. An array of seniors, honors, diplomas, and scholarships marked the event.
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Vanencia Saliger
Moulton School
Texas State Teachers College
San Marcos
Melvin C. Eidson
First Baptist Church
Luling
Moulton Public Schools
J. W. Pyland
K. Windecker
Mildred Krejci
Hill and Dale
Anita Windecker
Alves Pietsch
Arnold Freytag
Joseph Kopp
James Kolar
Rudy Boothe
Emily Krejci
Texas
Johnnie Bohuslav
Hilton Hornshy
Henry Schoenfeld Jr
Clarence Henry Schraer
Willibald Kleihege
Anita Frieda Windecker
Kirvey Brueggmann
Adella Leona Machart
Milton G. Mikuleneak
Mildred Marie Krejci
John Olsovsky
James Maresh
Willie Mae Kortwig
Martha Haase
Gladioli
Gibson Enax Wedding Solemnized At Rosenberg
Miss Annie Mildred Gibson and Edwin Enax were married Monday May 20 at the Rosenberg home of Rev H Probst with the groom's brother and sister in law Herbert and Mrs Knox as attendants. The couple will reside in Rosenberg.
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Annie Mildred Gibson
Edwin Enax
Miss Gibson
W. L. Gibson
Cedar Spring
Rosenberg
H.probst
Herbert Knox
Home Demonstration Club Meeting at May 21 gathering
The Moulton Home Demonstration Club met May 21 at Mrs. Willie Hoopf Sr. with nine members ten visitors and county agent Miss Emily Ritter present. The vice president presided and Mrs. Joe Stary won the club prize. They planned to can food for starving people abroad. Ritter spoke on spoilage of canned goods. Next meeting will be June 5 at Mrs. Hugo Fisbeck’s home at 1:30 PM.
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Moulton
Willie Hoopf
Emily Ritter
Joe Stary
Miss Ritter
Hugo Fisbeck
Gonzales Veterans Seek 250 Watt Radio Station
Lawrence Walshak and Frank Wilson Jr two World War II veterans filed with the federal communications commission for a 250 watt radio station in Gonzales on 1450 kilocycles. The Gonzales Chamber of Commerce endorsed the application at their Tuesday night meeting.
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Gonzales
Federal Communications Commission
Lawrence Walshak
Frank Wilson Jr
Lions Club Plans July Recreation Grounds Party
Thirteen Lions attended a regular meeting at the homemaking cottage. They voted to host a party at the Recreation Grounds in Moulton on Wednesday night July 24.
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Moulton
Legion Post Will Sponsor Dance in Moulton Park Hall
Geier Merrem Post No. 392 American Legion plans a June 2 dance at Herman Park Hall Moulton with Ad Migl orchestra providing music Proceeds go to the Legion Post Public invited to attend.
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Dorothy Pyland
Dorothy Manning
Tommy Hoyer
Melvin Ammermann
Leo Daniel
College Station
F.C. Smith
F. W. Hirscher
Cheapside
Henry Krueger
Wm. Wenske
John Vallentine
Houston
Port Neches
Elo Wenske
Woodrow Foxworth
America
Joe D. Fehrenkamp
JaNelle Pietsch
Oscar Kuntschik
JaNell Pietsch
Gonzales Chamber of Commerce
Gibson-Enax
Lions Club
American Legion Post
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