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Moulton Eagle

Location

Moulton, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 05, 1943

Page

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Ethel Wagner and Glen Wilson Married at Austin

Ethel Wagner daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank J Wagner of Moulton and Glen Parten Wilson Jr son of Glen P Wilson of San Antonio and Mrs W C Kennard of Houston wed Saturday October 30 at the Newman Club room Austin Rev Father Tierney officiated The couple will reside in Berkeley California where Wilson works as an aeronautical engineer with Lockheed Aircraft Corp.

Mise Ethel Josephine Wagner Frank J. Wagner Moulton Glen Parten Wilson Jr Glen P. Wilson San Antonio W. C. Kennard Houston Newman Club Austin Father Tierney St. Austin’s Catholic Church Ruth Kendall George Franklin Llano Incarnate Word College University of Texas Phi Mu Sorority John Tarleton Phi Kappa Tau Fraternity Burbank California Wilson Lockheed Aircraft Corporation

Texans urged to pay poll tax by February first

The notice declares poll tax payment is required to vote in Texas and urges every citizen to pay between now and February 1. It notes multiple elections in 1944 for national, state, county, and local offices and promotes voting as the American way.

Texas America

MacArthur Tied To 1944 Presidential Possibility

Reports link General Douglas MacArthur to a potential Republican run in 1944 though he has said he is too busy with the war. Rumors circulate that his retirement age next January could be extended to keep him from entering politics.

Douglas MacArthur MacArthur

Noted Texas educator William Eilers Sr publishes booklet

The Eagle acknowledges receipt of a thirty eight page booklet titled Interesting and Unusual Facts About Texas and Texans compiled by William Eilers Sr. a former superintendent and state education official. The work is sold for 25 cents but is valued higher for its contributions to Texas education over sixty years.

The Eagle Texas Texans William Eilers Sr Moulton State Department of Education Eilers

Navy Day and Theodore Roosevelt Birth Anniversary

The piece recalls Theodore Roosevelt as a naval advocate with the motto Speak Softly and Carry a Big Stick. It argues the US should build a strong navy to deter war, saying preparedness prevents conflict and would be cheaper than fighting, despite high costs.

Theodore Roosevelt United States

War Chest Benefit Dance Slated at Herman Park

Association of Moulton will host a dance at the hall on Sunday night November 7 to raise funds for the United War Chest. A large attendance is anticipated. Support the cause and join the community event.

Herman Park Association of Moulton United War Chest Fund

Commissioned Lt Pundt returns home for weekend visit

Second Lt Bill Pundt stationed at Camp Davis North Carolina arrived last weekend to visit his parents Mr and Mrs W H Pundt. He earned his commission in the anti aircraft division last week and will be transferred to Camp Stewart Georgia.

Bill Pundt Camp Davis North Carolina W. H. Pundt Pundt Camp Stewart Georgia

Texas graduate Miss Wagner earns home economics degree

Miss Ethel Josephine Wagner, daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank J Wagner of Moulton, is among nearly 200 University of Texas graduates who earned a Bachelor of Science in Home Economics.

Ethel Josephine Wagner The Univerisity of Texas Miss Wagner Frank J. Wagner Moulton

Salem Woman Visits Sister in Illinois

Mrs. R. F. Muenster of Salem Illinois spent a week with her sister Mrs. Arnold Freytag and returned home Sunday.

R. F. Muenster Salem Illinois Arnold Freytag

Texas 1943 income seen at 5.5 billion dollars

Texas Statistical Council heard Dr. F A Buechel report 1943 income estimated at 5.5 billion dollars with payrolls excluding agriculture and minerals at 2.8 billion, farm cash income 1.3 billion, minerals 900 million, and manufacturing value added 500 million.

Austin Texas Texas Statistical Council F. A. Buechel University of Texas Bureau of Business Research

Thanksgiving Dinners Assured for Soldiers

Army personnel will receive a traditional Thanksgiving dinner on November 25 with fruit cup roast turkey dressing gravy cranberry sauce mashed potatoes buttered peas carp tomato and lettuce salad celery pickles pumpkin pie apples grapes candy nuts and coffee. Overseas personnel will be served this menu as operating conditions permit.

Army War Department

Miss Lulu Kleberg Dies. Kin of Texas Congressman

Yorktown, November 2. Services for Miss Lulu Kleberg 88 last survivor of the Kleberg family and aunt of Congressman R. M. Kleberg of Corpus Christi were held Monday. She was a DeWitt county pioneer and kin of the San Jacinto hero Robert J. Kleberg.

Yorktown Lulu Kleberg Robert J. Kleberg San Jacinto DeWitt County Kleberg R. M. Kleberg Corpus Christi

Baby Mary Therese Born to Larkin Family in San Angelo

A daughter named Mary Therese arrived Thursday October 28 at Shannon Hospital in San Angelo Texas. She is the granddaughter of Mrs Mabel Marie Fehrenkamp and the late Louis Fehrenkamp of Moulton. Mrs Fehrenkamp traveled to San Angelo Sunday to meet her granddaughter.

W. O Mrs. E. Larkin Shannon Hospital San Angelo Texas Mary

Former Teachers Attend Halloween Carnival in Moulton

Cpl. Clyde Jones and his wife Mrs. Jones of San Antonio joined other attendees at the Halloween Carnival here Friday evening. Cpl. Jones previously served on the Moulton Public Schools staff and Mrs. Jones taught at Scotts School, north of town.

Cpl Clyde Jones San Antonio Cpl. Jones Moulton Public Schools Jones Scotts School Here

Mrs Fiedler Returns from Houston Visit

Mrs. Herbert A. Fiedler returned Tuesday from Houston after spending several days visiting her husband and relatives.

Herbert A. Fiedler Houston

Freytags Visit Halletts Ville and Renger Hospital Nurturing Team

Mr and Mrs Edgar Freytag and Bernadette stopped in Halletts ville Monday and spent time with Sister nurses at Renger Hospital, engaging with the medical staff during their visit.

Edgar Freytag Bernadette Hallettsville Renger Hospital

Weekend visit by Kendall Wagner and Wilson in Houston

Mrs Ruth Kendall of Houston Miss Ethel Josephine Wagner and Glen P Wilson of Austin spent the weekend at the home of Mr and Mrs Frank J Wagner.

Mies Ruth Kendall Houston Ethel Josephine Wagner Glen P. Wilson Austin Frank J. Wagner

Moscow Pact In Brief

Washington reports a four power declaration outlining unified aims for postwar peace. The pact calls for unconditional surrender, disarmament of common enemies, international organization open to sovereign peaceful states, and joint consultation on postwar security and arma ments. It also addresses Austria Italy and a European advisory commission in London to coordinate policy among the three powers.

United Action European Advisory Commission London Italy

Mail Christmas Cards Now

The War Department urges sending Christmas cards to soldiers overseas immediately. Cards should use sealed envelopes and be mailed as first class. The Army Postal Service expects cards mailed now to reach remote APOs by December 25.

War Department APO Army Postal Service

Miss Marjorie Darilek Returns to University of Texas

Miss Marjorie Darilek returns to Austin to resume studies at the University of Texas after visiting her parents Judge and Mrs A J Darilek. She works part time in the office of Railroad Commissioner Olin Culberson.

Marjorie Darilek A.J. Darilek Austin University of Texas Darilek Olin Culberson

Fiftieth Wedding Anniversary Observed at Moulton Home

Mr and Mrs Hail Janszen of Moulton celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary October 26 at home with relatives and friends. Rev K Windecker spoke briefIy. Attending were Otto Janszen of Flatonia Gordon Wells and Minnie Wiseman of Flatonia Leona Merrem Helen Urban Jose Lee Petrek Leona Janszen Otto Janszen Alfred Janszen Harris Mason Ora Willis Janszen Gordon Wells Janszen. They have three children two grandchildren and one grandson. Basketball drawing card noted for University of Texas Interscholastic League with 800 eligible schools and entry deadline November 15.

Hail Jangzsn Moulton K. Windecker Otto Janszen Gorcdor Wells Minnie Wiseman Flatonia Rav. K. Windeck Ora Willis Janszen Gordon Wells Janszen

Senior Class of ’43 Remembers School

The Moulton Chapter of Future Homemakers and the Moulton High School Band Sponsors Club announce the receipt of $16.42 each from the Senior Class of 1943. The money was left over from the class play. The members of the class are praised for their thoughtfulness and substantial assistance to these two groups of the school.

Moulton Future Homemakers Moulton High School

United War Chest Drive Progresses Through November

The United War Chest drive began last week and is progressing satisfactorily. The campaign runs through November with a call to buy a Texans share to help Moulton go over the top.

United War Chest Moulton

Mrs Strieder reports husband arriving overseas safely

Arrives Overseas Mrs Hugo J Strieder last Friday received a cablegram from her husband Lieutenant Hugo J Strieder stating he had arrived overseas safe and sound.

Hugo J. Strieder Overseas

Kubenka Couple Quietly Observe Fifty-Eighth Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Joe Kubenka Sr quietly observed their fifty eighth wedding anniversary on October 27 marking a long marriage in a family note.

Joe Kubenka Sr

Move to Town for Kuehns Occupy Anderle Place

Mr and Mrs Richard Kuehn long time Oak Grove residents have moved to town and now occupy the Anderle place in the northern part of town.

Richard Kuehn Oak Grove Anderle Place

Armistice Day Closures Noted in Moulton Businesses

The Eagle reports that Moulton business houses will remain closed on Thursday November 11 in observance of Armistice Day.

The Eagle Moulton

Melnars Visit Hermes Family in Port Lavaca

Mr and Mrs A J Melnar and their baby spent last week Sunday with Mr and Mrs A L Hermes in Port Lavaca. They went fishing and brought home a good catch.

A. J. Melnar Baby A. L. Hermes Port Lavaca

Halloween Carnival At School House Draws Large Crowd

The Moulton Parent Teacher Association held a successful Halloween Carnival at the school house Friday evening. A good crowd attended the various amusements including games dancing stock show graveyard house of horrors fish pond and home of ghosts with liberal patronage. Sandwiches kolaches cakes popcorn and soda water were served.

Moulton

Lavaca County Ginning Report for 1943

Lavaca County logged 12 276 bales of cotton by October 15 1943 versus 12 826 bales on the same date in 1942. The figures come from Mrs Frances Strauss special agent with the Bureau of Census.

Lavaca County Frances Strauss Bureau of Census

Bohoen Couple Returns From Texas Meeting Tour

Mr. and Mrs. G. J. Bohoen Kamp returned Friday from San Antonio where they attended the South Texas Woodmen of the World secretaries meeting with National officers from Omaha Nebraska. They also attended the public initiation of the state officers of the order of the Eastern Star.

G. J. Bohoenkamp San Antonio South Texas Woodmen of the World Omaha Nebraska Order of the Eastern Star

Infant Bernadette Freytag Baptized at St. Joseph’s

Bernadette Freytag infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Edgar Freytag was baptized at St Joseph’s Church on Sunday October 24 by Rev Joseph Kopp. Godparents were Mr and Mrs William J Meyer.

Bernadette Edgar Freytag St. Joseph’s Joseph Kopp Wm. J. Meyer

Luther League Meeting Planned for November 9

A regular Moul-Luther League meeting will be held at the hall on Tuesday night November 9 starting at 8 00 o clock.

The Moul- Luther League

Also Mentioned on This Page

Glen Parten Wilson Vom Ts Ra. F Yoakum Times Yoakum Herald H. D. Meister Meister Yoakum U. of T S. Kin Moscow Washington United Nations Austria Germany United War Chest Drive Lavaca County Ginning Report Luther League Meeting
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