Texas Sets 414 Million-Dollar Quota For Sixth War Loan
Dallas reports Texans will raise 414 million dollars in the sixth war loan drive set for November 20 to December 16. Nathan Adams of the state war finance committee says 105 million is the Series E bond portion and every person should buy at least one extra $100 war bond. He notes two war fronts and urges continued support as U.S. efforts in Europe and the Pacific proceed.
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Dallas
Nathan Adams
State War Finance Committee
Adams
Germany
Japan
Europe
Pacific
Texas Oil Wells Reach 76 For Week Ending Oct 21
Texas completed 76 oil wells in the week ending October 21, raising year totals to 2849 while last year for the same period was 1780. Texas accounts for about 40 percent of U S oil production. Texas Lutheran College in Seguin plans its November 18 homecoming with Lt Governor John Lee Smith as speaker and Rev C A Woytek to deliver the sermon November 19. Officials expect strong attendance. An American Export Line plane set a new transatlantic nonstop flight record from New York to Erie in 14 hours 17 minutes with 14 passengers and full cargo.
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Texas
Texas Lutheran College
Seguin
John Lee Smith
C. A. Woytek
Beaumont
New York
Erie
United States voters choose president amid postwar task
On Tuesday November 7 voters will elect a president for the coming years. America faces a grave duty to end war and build lasting peace with aid from freedom loving peoples worldwide.
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United States
America
U.S
Roosevelt aide hints at wartime unity in campaign praise
Mrs Franklin D Roosevelt urges a broad national majority for the president chosen this year to win the war and lay the foundation for peace. The statement is praised as sensible by her, with thanks to Eleanor.
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Franklin D. Roosevelt
Democratic Committee
New York
Eleanor
Texas Voters To Decide Two Constitutional Amendments
Voters will decide next Tuesday on two proposed amendments. The first allows county governments to reallocate tax rates within the current 80 cent per $100 valuation with property owner approval. The second would permit cities to establish pension and disability benefits for municipal employees.
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Texas
Health concerns raised by Texas Inter Professional Commission
In a UT conference W R Dodine reported on a study of 354 Anglo American children in an Austin school. Findings show 58.7 percent needed medical attention 59 percent visual attention and 92 percent dental attention. The figures reveal insufficient child health protection.
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University of Texas
Texas Inter Professional Commission On
W.R. Dodine
State Department of Health
Austin
Catholic School Club Holds Meeting
A regular meeting of the Catholic School Club was held on Wednesday, October 25, with Mrs. Adolph Ermis presiding as president. The first and second grades presented a program, a kitchen shower for the sisters followed, and Sister Eustacia’s pupils won a prize for highest enrollment while Sister Segisbert’s pupils received a consolation prize. Further business matters were discussed and the meeting adjourned.
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Catholic School Club
Adolph Ermis
Eustacia
Segisbert
Words Not Found In Your Dictionary
Short humorous items by Roy R. Keaton exploring quirky phrases and definitions. It parodies wordplay with witty lines about heirlooms money dark character and flattery while poking at a Scotchman’s missteps and concerns about breeches in a lighthearted tone.
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Roy R. Keaton
Scotchman
War Chest Quota Still Lagging in Moulton District
Contributions to the United War Chest Fund come in, but Moulton district and nearby communities lag behind their goals as the drive closes November 11. Several communities have met targets while others have not reported. Citizens urged to donate to the humanitarian cause.
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United War Chest Fund
Moulton
South Pacific letter from Pfc Fishbeck to editor
A letter from Pfc Louis Fishbeck stationed in the South Pacific mentions meeting Pfc Louis Rebecek of Moulton who has spent two years in the same area. The writer invites Topsy to write back, noting the joy of hearing from armed forces members.
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Pfc
Louis Fishbeck
South Pacific
Louis Rebecek
Moulton
Topsy
Home From Pacific Set Returns Bill Nagelmueller
Bill Nagelmueller arrives home on furlough after about two years in the Pacific theatre. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Nagelmueller.
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Bill Nagelmueller
Pacific Theatre
Frank Nagelmueller
Pvt Rudré Wyoral Arrives Home On Furlough
Overseas service member Pvt Rudré Wyoral returns after 28 months in the African European area and arrives Monday morning to spend furlough with his home folks.
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Pvt
Rudré Wyoral
Promotion Noted for Elwin Gummelt in Pacific War
Promoted to captain Elwin Gummelt son of Mr and Mrs Gus Gummelt has been assigned to duties in the Pacific theater of war.
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Elwin Gummelt
Gus Gummelt
Pacific War Theatre
Chief Petty Officer Hugo Giesbers On Leave
Chief Petty Officer Hugo Giesbers returning from the Pacific where he served nearly two and a half years. He is spending leave with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Paul Giesbers.
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Hugo Giesbers
Pacific
Mrs
Paul Giesbers
Private Kenward Kolar Visits Family At Camp Bowie
Pvt. Kenward Kolar stationed at Camp Bowie arrived Sunday to spend a few days with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Ed Kolar.
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Pvt
Kenward Kolar
Camp Bowie
Ed. Kolar
Meyer Returns From 12 Day Furlough in Columbia
Harry E. Meyer arrived in Columbia South Carolina last week Thursday after a 12 day furlough. J. L. Meyer accompanied him.
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Harry E. Meyer
Columbia
South Carolina
J. L. Meyer
UT Students Return After Five Day Visit
Miss Iva Sue Jaeggli and Miss Barbara Bauman of El Paso returned to Austin on Tuesday after a five day visit with Dr. and Mrs. Sam Jaeggli at the University of Texas.
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Iva Sue Jaeggli
Barbara Bauman
el Paso
University of Texas
Austin
Sam Jaeggli
Luksovsky Family Visits in Smithville Sunday
Mrs. Frank Luksovsky and Rosa Lee with Mr. and Mrs. Joe Luksovsky and family visited Sgt. and Mrs. Charles Luksovsky and their son in Smithville on Sunday.
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Frank Luksovsky
Rosa Lee
Joe Luksovsky
Sgt
Charles Luksovsky
Smithville
Mrs Mary Harle Visits Parents After Trip to Goose Creek
Mrs Mary Harle of San Antonio visited her parents Mr and Mrs Frank Luksovsky last week. She was returning from a trip to Goose Creek and Houston. She is employed by the Pullman Co of San Antonio.
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Mary Harle
San Antonio
Frank Luksovsky
Harle
Goose Creek
Houston
Pullman Co
SGT. ALFONS HAAS KILLED IN ACTION IN ITALY
A telegram from the war department states that Sgt Alfons Haas of Hallettsville aged 24 was killed in action in Italy on October 16. He was the 58th Lavaca county man to die for his country, overseas nearly 11 months. Survived by brothers Joe John and Jobert Haas of Hallettsville and Carl Haas in England, and sisters Margaret Hedwig Martha Haas of Hallettsville and Houston.
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War Department
Alfons Haas
Hallettsville
Theresa Haas
Moulton
Italy
Lavaca County
Sgt. Haas
Joe
John
Jobert Haas
Carl Haas
England
Margaret and
Hedwig Haas
Martha Haas
Houston
Navigator Captain Reiter stationed at Pueblo Air Base
Navigator instructor Captain Jack Reiter of Moulton is now at Pueblo Air Base Colorado. He has served 16 months overseas and earned the Silver Star the Distinguished Flying Cross the Air Medal and the Purple Heart. His parents live in New York City.
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Jack Reiter
Helen N. Reiter
Moulton
Pueblo Air Base
Colorado
J. Reiter
New York City
Kaiser Promoted to Staff Sergeant Stationed in Lincoln
Fred G. Kaiser was promoted to staff sergeant and stationed in Lincoln Nebraska after a transfer from Moses Lake Washington. Mrs Kaiser and the baby who have been with him six months returned home last Saturday.
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Fred G. Kaiser
Sgt. Kaiser
Lincoln
Nebraska
Moses Lake
Washington
Holiday Greeting Cards Display At The Eagle Office
Rare beauty holiday greeting cards are on display at The Eagle office. Prices are available, and representatives can bring them to you if you cannot visit in person.
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Eagle Office
Baldwin College students top in business letter tests
Baldwin Business College announced top performers in letter writing tests. Named are Alice Dvorak Mary Lou Hollan Leona Pustka Mary Pustka of Shiner Lorene Ammermann of Moulton and Beverly Jean Harris of Yoakum.
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Alice Dvorak
Mary Lou Hollan
Leona Pustka
Mary Pustka
Shiner
Lorene Ammermann
Moulton
Beverly Jean Harris
Yoakum
Corporal Promotion for Fort Dix Soldier Frank J. Wagner Jr
Frank J. Wagner Jr. arrives from Fort Dix New Jersey to receive a promotion to corporal. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Frank Wagner and has earned this rank through service and duty.
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Frank J. Wagner Jr
Frank Wagner
Fort Dix
New Jersey
Recovering Nicely Henry Pete Etlinger at Mrs Henry Etlinger Home
Henry Pete Etlinger of Houston is recuperating at the Mrs Henry Etlinger Home. He is improving and able to get about some and mingle with friends.
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Henry Pete Etlinger
Houston
Mrs. Henry Etlinger
Komensky Beats Shiner 30 13 at Shiner High Gym
Komensky basketball team defeated Shiner 30 to 13 at Shiner High School gym Thursday evening last week. Several Molton basketball enthusiasts witnessed the game.
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Komensky
Shiner
Shiner High School
Moulton
Halloween Carnival Pleases Attendees at Moulton High
PTA sponsors a Halloween Carnival at Moulton High School Saturday night delivering entertainment for all ages. Activities included stunts doll rack hall of horrors Graveyard Believe It or Not fish pond games and a gym dance. Food offerings and treats supported a net profit of about 148 dollars. Carnival chairman Marvin Merrem and workers earned praise for the successful event.
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PTA
Moulton
Carnival
Marvin Merrem
Death of Mrs Elizabeth Pilat in Moulton Texas
Mrs Elizabeth Pilat died Sunday October 29 at 11 50 AM at her son Frank Pilat residence after a lingering illness. Funeral from the residence and at St Josephs Catholic Church with burial in Moulton Catholic cemetery. Survived by sons Frank and Adolf Pilat and one grandchild. Born October 30 1878 in Czechoslovakia she was 70 years 11 months 29 days old. She came to Texas December 1 1923. Husband preceded her in death August 2 1938. Pallbearers listed: Anton Stary Fred Pilat John Hoepfl Charlie Jobb Paul Mayer Martin Tousek.
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St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
Moulton Catholic
Joseph Kopp
Anton Stary
Fred Pilat
John Hoepfl
Charlie Jobb
Paul Mayer
Martin Tousek
Pilat
Sosna
Czechoslovakia
Texas
Frank
Adolf Pilat
Moulton
Novohrad PTA Elects Officers at First Meeting
Novohrad Parent-Teacher Association held its first term meeting at the schoolhouse on October 19 electing Sek President Julius Jasek V J Jasek secretary Bernadette Jasek Louis Pavlas treasurer and Milada Holub reporter. Next gathering set for December 14.
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Novohrad Parent-Teacher Association
Sek
Julius Jasek
V. J. Jasek
Bernadette Jasek
Louis Pavlas
Milada Holub
P.T. A
Armistice Day Observance Noted for Moulton Businesses
The Eagle reports that Moulton business houses will remain closed on Saturday November 11 in observance of Armistice Day.
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The
Eagle
Moulton
Pink bollworm quarantine in Gonzales County
Gonzales County is under a pink bollworm quarantine. All cotton stalks must be destroyed by November 11 and no cotton may be grown between then and March 1.
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Gonzales Inquirer
Gonzales
U S Sends Two Tons Of Blood Per Day
Washington reports air shipments of blood to Paris have risen to nearly two tons daily to meet rising western front casualties, according to the war department.
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U. S
Washington
Paris
United States
War Department
December 1 Gift Mail Deadline Urged by Post Office
The Post Office Department sets December 1 as the deadline to mail Christmas gifts within the United States. Citizens are urged to post by this date to ensure delivery as Americans plan to mail 25 percent more gifts than last year amid staffing constraints and holiday help shortages.
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Post Office Department
United States
Iri Akieues
FBI Law Enforcement Conferences Scheduled in Gulf Coast Area
Law enforcement officers and officials are invited to attend FBI sponsored conferences in the Gulf Coast Area beginning November 6. Meetings are set for Victoria on Tuesday November 14 at 7 30 PM and Shiner on Wednesday November 15 at 2 30 PM.
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Federal Bureau of Investigation
Gulf Coast Area
D. K. Brown
Houston
FBI
Victoria
Shiner
Funeral services held for Lt Edward Schindler
Lt Edward Schindler 22 died in a California plane crash. Funeral services were attended in San Angelo by Mr and Mrs J J Schindler and Mrs Adolph Kloesel. Surviving are his parents Mr and Mrs Ed R Schindler formerly of Moulton a sister Mrs George Wern and grandparents Mr and Mrs Fred Schindler of Shiner.
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J. J. Schindler
Adolph Kloesel
Edward Schindler
San Angelo
Lt. Schindler
California
Ed. R. Schindler
Moulton
George Wern
Fred Schindler
Shiner
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Baldwin Business College
Elizabeth Pilat
Frank Pilat
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