Emil Vrana Jr. of Moravia Dies at 31
Emil Vrana Jr. of Moravia, born March 8, 1916, died November 9, 1947 after a lengthy illness. He was a hatchery operator, husband of Dolores Brueggmann Vrana, father to Emil III, and father to three siblings. Funeral services were held November 13 in Moravia with burial at Schulenburg City Cemetery. survivors include his wife, son, parents, and several brothers and sisters.
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Emil Vrana Jr
Emil
Albina Vrana
Moravia
Lavaca County
Texas
New Orleans
Louisana
Dolores Brueggmann
Moulton
Emil III
S.P.I.S.T. Lodge
Renger
Hallettsville
Temple
Emil Vrana
Dolores Vrana
Alvin
Martha) Hanslik
Houston
Ollie Vrana
Edward
Millie) Berger
Mueller
Schulenburg
Schulenburg City
Elton Brueggmann
Elmo Stoever Leo Vrana
Bill Vrana
George Krenek
F. J. Olsovsky
John Kahanek
Joe R. Schwartz
L. A. Wenglar
Ira Blahuta
Ferd. Miculka
Home fires every two minutes and burnings cited by NFPA
National Fire Protective Association reports an American home catches fire about every two minutes and another person dies from burns roughly every fifty minutes due to carelessness, highlighting public safety risks.
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National Fire Protective Association
Military preparedness: strong air power navy and army
The speaker argues the United States must maintain a powerful air force navy and land army to deter adversaries and preserve peace. Prepares for war costs are high but cheaper than war itself.
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United States
Food waste criticized amid Europe hunger need
The speaker questions government actions destroying surplus potatoes while Europe faces severe food shortages. He urges better management to avoid starving people abroad and asks if the current plan is possible or reflects incompetence.
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Europe
Waelder Faces Moulton In Season Opener At Local Gym
The first basketball game of the season will be played Friday November 21 in the local gym. Waelder brings its A and B squads to clash with Moulton High School’s A and B teams. Make plans to attend.
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Waelder
Moulton High Schoo Bobkatz
Flower Shop to Open in Moulton Home
Mrs. Rudy Kubenka and Mrs. Joe Vanham plan to open a flower shop in Moulton. The shop will operate from the Kubenka residence with further announcements to follow.
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Rudy Kubenka
Joe Vanham
Moulton
Kubenka
Grand Jury Returns 16 Felony Indictments in Lava County
The Lava County District Court grand jury returned 16 indictments, all felonies. Foreman was W. H. Pundt of Moulton.
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Lavaca County
W. H. Pundt
Moulton
Family Gathering at Kaase Home in Moulton
A family gathering was held at the F. C. Kaase home in Moulton on Sunday. Out of town guests included C. F. Kaase and Roy Kaase of Austin. George Kaase. Imanuel Rudi and John Siedo of San Antonio. Will Roitsch. Anna Deterling. Bertha Kaase. Chris Rudi. Elsie Kaase. Etta Kaase. Helen Deterling, all from LaGrange.
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F. C. Kaase
Moulton
C. F. Kaase
Roy Kaase
Austin
George Kaase
Houston
Imanuel Rudi
John Siedo
San Antonio
Will Roitsch
Anna Deterling
Bertha Kaase
Chris Rudi
Elsie Kaase
Jewelry Store Opens in Louis Pavlas Shop
Ludvik Okruhlik has opened a jewelry store and watch repair shop in the Louis Pavlas store in Moulton. He invites friends and customers to visit and view his selection and services.
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Ludvik Okruhlik
Louis Pavlas
Moulton
Queen of Sports Contest Crowns Moulton High Winners
Moulton High announces a Queen of Sports contest to honor war dead. Freshman Betty Jane Batey Sophomore Georgia Warlick Junior Beatrice Flessner Senior Marceline Pavilicek vie for queen with duchesses and a prince and princess chosen from area schools. Coronation on Wednesday November 19 at 7:39 PM in the gym. Proceeds fund volleyball uniforms.
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Betty Jane Batey
Georgia Warlick
Beatrice Flessner
Marceline Pavilicek
Moulton
Senior Class Presents Play Three Little Maids at Gym
A large appreciative audience enjoyed the Senior class play Three Little Maids at the local gym Monday night. Directed by Mr Burlahy the cast included Mrs Leffingwell imaginary invalid Seanette Jaluska Leslie Leffingwell 0.0 James Kolar Caroline Georgia Michaecc Mrs McKee Marshall Marie Fortie Madeline Marshall Emily Krejci Dr George Butler Leon Jasek Estella Neila Ella the three little maids Lucille Kuntschick Myrtle Hildebrandt Allyne Heinsohn Robert Bertin Sammie Meyer and detective Kenneth Freytag.
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Linda Leffingwell
Seanette Jaluska
Leslie Leffingwell
James Kolar Caroline
Georgia Micha‘ec
McKee Marshall
Leon Jasek
Estella
Neila
Ella
Lucille Kuntschick
Myrtle Hildebrandt
Allyne Heinsohn
Robert Bertin
Sammie Meyer
Kenneth Freytag
Grogan
Coldest Weather Brings Ice to Water Troughs
The coldest weather of the season prevailed Saturday morning with temperatures around 33 degrees and thin ice forming on water troughs.
Lions Club Ladies Night Marks Charter Anniversary
The Moulton Lions Club plans its Charter Anniversary Ladies Night on Wednesday December 10 with a $1 per person plate charge. Reservations are due to Miss Richter by December 5. The Friendship Train relief effort was discussed and the club agreed to cooperate. Secretary to obtain further details before food solicitation begins. Only twenty four members attended the previous meeting.
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Moulton Lions Club
Malinek Purchases Emil Darilek Place on West Second
A sale concluded with Henry Malinek acquiring the Emil Darilek property on West Second Street. Mr and Mrs Malinek expect to occupy the residence around January 1.
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Henry Malinek
Emil Darilek
West Second Street
Lavaca County Marriage Licenses Dip in October
Twenty six marriage licenses were issued in Lavaca county during October, down from thirty two in September. The year to date total stands at two hundred one compared with two hundred ninety one for the same period last year.
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Lavaca
Moulton Couple Celebrates 40 Years of Marriage
Mr and Mrs John Hoepfl marked their 40th wedding anniversary at their Moulton home on Sunday November 9 A noon meal featured cakes pies sandwiches kalaches jelly rolls and coffee Guests included Leo Hoepfl Barbara Lee Hubert Hoepfl and family from Houston Joe Schindler Vic tor Pavlicek John Nagelmueller from Shiner and others Gifts were exchanged and the couple received many well wishes for future anniversaries.
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John Hoepfl
Moulton
Leo Hoepfl
Barbara Lee
Hubert Hoepfl
David
Houston
Joe Schindler
Victor
John Pavlicek
John Nagelmueller
Shiner
Catholic School Club Holds Meeting
The Catholic School Club met on November 5 with Sister Rosaria presenting pupils in a program. Rev. Matocha led a prayer to start. The treasurer reported 228.65 earned from the October 15 lunch and game night. A motion proposed buying a fire extinguisher and preparing more playground equipment. next meeting set for the first Wednesday in December.
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Rosaria
Matocha
Newth
Homecoming Attendees At San Marcos And Seguin
Mr. Malvin Merrem and family attended the ex students homecoming at South Texas Teachers College in San Marcos. Miss Richter joined Mr. Merrem for the Seguin event at Texas Lutheran College.
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Malvin Merrerm
Julius Krejci
Maresh
Pavias
Miss Richter
Miss Bullock
Miss Tisdale
South Texas Teachers College
San Marcos
Merrem
Texas Lutheran College
Seguin
Oak Grove P T A Sees Large Turnout For Regular Meeting
The Oak Grove P T A held its regular meeting on Thursday November 6 with a large attendance. The primary grades presented an interesting program. Mrs. Joe Raab chaired the session and the secretary read the previous minutes. Joe Raab presented the treasurer's report. Music selections by Carlos Dean Wenske and Victor Strauss were highly appreciated. For sale 1929 Ford Tudor listed by Adolph Petrek Moulton Texas.
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Oak Grove P.T. A
Joe Raab
Carlos Dean Wenske
Victor Strauss
Ford Tudor
Adolph Petrek
Moulton
Texas
Ladies' Aid Bazaar and Lunch at City Hall
The Moulton Ladies' Aid Society sponsored a bazaar and lunch at City Hall on Saturday afternoon, drawing generous patronage. Proceeds go to the Ladies' Aid fund.
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Ladies’ Aid Society
Moulton Ladies’ Aid Society
City Hall
Ladies’ Aid Fund
Moulton Businesses to Close for Vets' Funeral Services
At a November 4 1947 meeting Geier Merrem Post No 39 American Legion of Moulton Texas voted unanimously to ask all local businesses to close for 24 hours on the day funeral services are held for each war veteran brought to Moulton. closing time is one hour before each service.
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Geier-Merrem
American Legion
Moulton
Texas
Mrs Sedlmeyer Buried in Flatonia Texas
Mrs. Anna Sedlmeyer aged 85 years 7 months and 7 days died at a covalescent home in Moulton Saturday November % a02. The body lay in state at Smith Funeral Home in Flatonia until 9 30 am Thursday. Requiem mass at Flatonia Catholic Church officiated by Rev Joseph Pustka. Interment in family burial plot at Flatonia. She was mother of Joe Sedlmeyer of Shiner and grandmother of Lee Sedlmeyer publisher of The Shiner Gazette.
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Anna Sedlmeyer
Moulton
Smith Funeral Home
Flatonia
Flatonia Catholic Church
Joseph Pustka
Yoakum
4 N Club Girls Elect Officers at St Joseph School
The 4 H Club girls at St Joseph's School elected officers: Bernadette Kouba president Tillie Bartos vice president Dolores Hirsch secretary treasurer Mar gie Brom reporter Barbara Baca song leader Miss Martin 4 H Club director announced programs and directions. The sewing and bedroom improvements project was chosen. Sister Rita was elected sponsor. Regular meetings set for the first Friday of each month at 10 30.
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St. Joseph's School
Bernadette Kouba
Tillie Bartos
Dolores Hirsch
Margie Brom
Barbara Baca
Miss Martin
Sister Rita
Fire Destroys Farm Home on Wm J Meyer Place
A four room house on the Wm J Meyer farm five miles from Moulton Waelder road burned Friday morning. Occupied by a Mexican family, they lost all belongings. Origin of the fire is undetermined.
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Moulton- Waelder Road
Kaluza Buys Partner Interest in Wonder Bar
Pete Kaluza becomes sole owner of the Wonder Bar by purchasing partner Henry Malinek’s stake. The two had operated the bar together for about two years.
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Kaluza
Pete Kaluza
Wonder Bar
Henry Malinek
Malinek
Billie Manning Gains Promotion
Pfc William B Manning stationed in Japan is promoted to corporal. He is the son of Mr and Mrs B Manning of Moulton.
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William B. Manning
Japan
Mrs. B. Manning
Moulton
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United States Service Organizations, Inc
Kaase
Queen of Sports
Georgia Worlick
Marcelline Pavlicek
Mr. Burlahy
Lions Club
Dan Cupid
OAK Grove
P.T. A
Billie
Manning
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