Moulton High School Bobkatz Start Practice For Approaching Tournament
Moulton High School Bobkatz began workouts this week under coach Marvin Merrem as the team tunes up for a forthcoming tournament. The district 60 lineup includes Hallettsville Komensky Moulton Shiner Schulenburg Waelder and Weimar. The season schedule will be released soon in these columns.
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Moulton High School
Bobkatz
Hallettsville
Komensky
Moulton, Shiner
Schulenburg
Waelder
Weimar
Marvin Merrem
Kreisler to Perform Violin Concerts in Houston and San Antonio
Renowned violinist Fritz Kreisler will give a concert in Houston on November 13 and in San Antonio on November 15. He previously performed in both cities, drawing enthusiastic crowds who look forward to repeats of his acclaimed artistry.
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Fritz Kreisler
Houston
San Antonio
Kreisler
Moulton PTA Praised for Halloween Carnival Success
The Moulton Parent-Teacher Association sponsors a successful school Halloween carnival. Association members work hard and support the school system. the community is urged to back their efforts.
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Moulton
Parent-Teacher Association
Victory Loan drive sets Lavaca County quota at 440 thousand
The national Victory Loan campaign aims at 11 billion dollars with Texas assigned 297 million toward the drive. Lavaca County has a 440 thousand quota, and the campaign runs through December 8.
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Texas
Lavaca County
Bombers set non stop Japan to Washington distance record
Two B 29 Superfortresses established a new non stop distance record last week flying from Japan to Washington covering 6,553 miles in 27 hours 29 minutes. The flight achieved an average speed of about 240 miles per hour.
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Japan
Washington
Tax Time Reminder for Poll Tax Eligibility
The notice urges eligible voters to pay the poll tax before February 1, 1946 to participate in next year's elections. It emphasizes voting as a great American privilege and reminds residents of the deadline.
Moulton Hopes for Reforms to Rebuild School Band
The writer notes that Moulton once had a fine school band and expresses regret that none exists now. They invite possible supporters to find ways and means to form another band soon, addressing reader questions about the absence.
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Moulton
War Fund Drive Extended Through November
The National War Fund quota remains short in many communities and the campaign now runs through November. Citizens who have not contributed still have a chance to support those serving at home and abroad.
Moulton Lions Club Adds New Member
The Moulton Lions Club met with thirteen members present. Burl Phy is introduced as a new member. Lion Young announced the Turkey Show at Yoakum on Saturday November 10. Carl Smith was offered the secretary role after Lloyd Jilek resigned.
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Mildred Krejci
Adela Machart
Miss Richter
Burl Phy
Lion Young
Yoakum
Lloyd Jilek
Carl Smith
Moulton Teacher Receives Higher Degree
Miss Anita Richter a home economics teacher in Moulton Public Schools earned a B S degree from Southwest Texas State Teachers College in 1932 and completed a Texas University fall semester program October 30 1936 with a thesis on food preservation practices used by one hundred Lavaca County families.
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Anita Richter
Moulton
University of Texas
Miss Richter
Lavaca
Southwest Texas State Teachers College
San Marcos
Fire safety message urges year round vigilance
Fire prevention week ends but the fight against fire continues daily. Eliminate hazards to reduce losses while a home burns somewhere in the United States.
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United States
Moulton Firms To Observe Armistice Day
The column urges local businesses to observe Armistice Day while noting some communities will skip it this year. It recalls November 11, 1918 as the day the armistice was declared and honors American soldiers who fought and died for a lasting peace.
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Moulton
Buy Your Automobile Licenses At Home
Texas residents are using out of state license plates to avoid Texas fees. Colonel Homer Garrison Jr of the Texas Department of Public Safety announces an immediate enforcement program to ensure Texas residents properly register their vehicles. The drive aims to keep funds in Texas for highway maintenance.
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Texas
Homer Garrison, Jr
Texas Department of Public Safety
Treasuries
Texas Treasury
President Proclaims Armistice Day
President Truman proclaims November 11 Armistice Day and urges dedication to enduring peace. He recalls American valor in 1918 and asks citizens to work toward lasting world peace. Government offices will be closed November 12.
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Washington
Truman
Recruiting Officer Visits Moulton
Captain James F. May Jr. of Victoria visited Moulton on Wednesday to promote the United States Army recruiting program and its New Recruiting Act of 1945. He invited qualified men to visit the Victoria office at 121 1/2 South Main Street to learn about advantages and have questions answered.
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James F. May Jr
Victoria
Moulton
United States Army
May
South Main Street
Texas
Moulton PTA Meets Wednesday November 14
The Moulton Parent-Teacher Association holds its regular monthly meeting in the high school gymnasium at 7 30 P M on Wednesday November 14. Fifth and sixth grade pupils will present a play. Mr Arnold Freytag speaks on When and How to Say No. Parents and others interested in the school are invited.
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Moulton
Parent-Teacher Association
Arnold Freytag
Prominent Novohrad Farmer Undergoes Appendectomy
Louis Smolik, noted local farmer, submitted to an appendectomy at Shiner Hospital last week and is reported recovering nicely.
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Louis Smolik
Novohrad
Shiner Hospital
Discharged Staff Sgt Julius Kalisek Returns Home
Staff Sgt Julius Kalisek came home Saturday from Little Rock Arkansas after a 43 month term in the armed forces with 28 months overseas.
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Julius Kalisek
Little Rock
Arkansas
Armed Forces
Woods Advocates Twelve Month School Term
Dr. L A Woods state superintendent proposes a 12 month elementary and high school term. Summer would focus on handicraft physical training fine arts nature study and reading. He cites crime education spendings and truancy to argue for year round supervision to reduce juvenile delinquency.
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Austin
L. A. Woods
Woods
United States
Armistice Day Closures Noted Across Moulton Town
Armistice Day, a state holiday, will be observed this year with business houses closing Sunday. In Moulton, shops will stay shut on Monday November 12 to honor the day.
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Moulton
Ensign Papacek Receives Navy Discharge
Ensign Arnold R. Papacek and wife Mrs. Papacek returned from Memphis where he received a three year and 11 month Navy discharge. He served 11 months overseas. After visiting his parents Mr. and Mrs. R. R. Papacek they will reside in El Campo.
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Arnold R. Papacek
Memphis
Tennessee
Navy
R. R. Papacek
el Campo
Raab Receives Army Honorable Discharge
Sgt Erwart A Raab of Houston son of Mr and Mrs Pa Raab of Hou lton is discharged at Fort Sam Houston after 39 months service. He resumes his former position in the Pan American Oil Company Houston office.
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Erwart A. Raab
Houston
Pe Raab
Houlton
Fort Sam Houston
Pan-American Oil Company of
Dan Jr. Arrives for Judge Darilek Family
Judge and Mrs A J Darilek and daughter Miss Marjorie welcomed their first grandchild, a 10 1 2 pound boy named Dan Jr., born the previous Sunday and visiting the Darilek home in Houston.
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Dan Darilek
A. J. Darilek
Marjorie
Houston
Dan Jr
Funeral Rites Held for Mrs Annie Meyer in Moulton
Mrs Annie Meyer died November 1 at Shiner Hospital at age 75. Funeral services were held November 3 at St Josephs Catholic Church in Moulton with burial in Moulton Catholic Cemetery. Survivors include eight sons, a daughter, and 13 grandchildren, three grandsons serving overseas.
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Annie Meyer
Shiner Hospital
Dehl
Moulton
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
Moulton Catholic Cemetery
Joseph Kopp
T-Cpl
George Wagner
Edwin Wagner
Isadore Wagner
Shiner
Mat Antrich
Rud. A. Haas
Clyde Meyer
Mary Meyer
J. L
Frank
Anton
Louis
William
Emil
Henry
Leo
Alvin L. Meyer
United States Navy
Pacific
Harry E. Meyer
5Th Air Force
South Pacific
Herbert Albrecht
Army
France
We Speak for Ourselves on France and Europe
The writer argues the U S should demand fewer foreign aid funds and oppose socialism and communism abroad. He mocks Europe’s leftist mess and warns Americans against govern ment run programs that resemble Europe’s model. He says support should end if Europe demands more cash and food, urging a tougher stance next time Europe seeks aid.
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France
Panhandler
Mr. Chinaman
Birthday Celebration Held Last Sunday
Mr and Mrs Johnnie Kubenka of Kamensky entertained a large group Sunday for the birth day anniversaries of their children Oscar Lee age 6 and Charlene age 1 A barbecue dinner with trimmings was served Attending from afar were Mr and Mrs Bill Kubenka of Breslau Mr and Mrs Ed Breitschopf Mr and Mrs Wilbert Ellis and children Miss Billie Mae Breitschopf and Benn Matocha of Cistern.
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Johnnie Kubenka
Kamensky
Oscar Lee
Charlene
Bill Kubenka
Breslau
Ed. Breitschopf
Wilbert Ellis
Billie Mae Breitschopf
Benno Matocha
Cistern
Jaeggli Father Visits Son in Shenandoah Iowa
J. T. Jaeggli travels to Shenandoah Iowa to visit his son M Sgt John Lewis Jaeggli who was recently liberated from a Japanese war prison camp. Sergeant Jaeggli is reported to be getting along very well.
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J. T. Jaeggli
Shenandoah
Iowa
John Lewis Jaeggli
Sgt. Jaeggli
Knape Receives Discharge From Army Air Forces
Mr and Mrs Wesley W Knape arrived Friday from Wichita Falls where Wesley received his discharge from the 78th AAF at Sheppard Field. They will spend several weeks here before moving to South Carolina.
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Wesley W. Knape
Wichita Falls
Wesley
Sheppard Field
South Carolina
Lloyd Jilek Family Moves to Schulenburg
Mr. Lloyd Jilek and his family move from Moulton to Schulenburg after he accepts a patrolman position with the Lower Colorado River Authority. He led Moulton Electric and served as secretary of the Lions Club for years, with friends sending best wishes.
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Lloyd Jilek
Moulton
Schulenburg
Jilek
Lower
Colorado River Authority
Home Demonstration Club Meets November 14
The Moulton Home Demonstration Club will hold its regular meeting at the home of Mrs. Rudie Brueggman on Wednesday November 14. All members are urged to be present. Those who have not turned in an article for the Council Christmas Bazaar should bring it to this meeting.
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Moulton Home
Rudie Brueggman
Lavaca County Gins 13 262 Bales of Cotton in 1945
Census report shows Lavaca county ginned 13 262 bales of cotton from the 1945 crop before October 15, compared to 10 767 bales in 1944. The figures reflect county level production and seasonal timing.
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Lavaca
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Harry S. Truman
University of Texas News Service
Moulton Lions Club
Moulton Pta
Jo Serra
Europe
U.S. A
Son
Army Air Forces
Home Demonstation
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