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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1946
Page
1
Geier Merrem Post No 392 of Moulton Texas sponsors a drive to collect Christmas gifts for service members and veterans in hospitals. Local partners accept gifts like house shoes cigarettes lighters neckties razors and toilet articles at four shops. They aim for 10 000 gifts and urge donors to wrap and label packages with contents.
Post election reflections show Governor Dewey’s path to the Republican presidential nomination widening after a decisive win over his Democratic rival. The Democratic Party’s setback clouds President Truman’s bid for a second term, though much can alter before the convention. A governor notes the adage there is many a slip between the cup and the lip.
During the first nine months of this year 1336 Texans have died on the highway according to the Texas Safety Association. The group warns that accidents affect all people and urges drivers to take it easy and drive carefully.
The dollar’s purchasing power fell 24 cents from January 1941 to last June, per the Bureau of Labor Statistics, and has since risen to 69 cents as of September 15. Food costs make up 44.3 percent of items in the department’s index versus a dollar’s purchasing power.
A letter notes Moulton lacks a school band due to funds. It mentions communities pooling money for a band director and cites a local businessman offering to cover one month’s salary if a band forms. It urges residents to organize and begin fundraising.
The Moulton Bobkatz opened the 1946-47 basketball season with a 57 to 22 win against Fayetteville in the local gym. Haas and Maresh led with 14 points each, Hoyer added 13, Kolar 9, Fehrenkamp 5, while Newman led Fayetteville with 8.
International affairs hint that leaders weigh quiet diplomacy against hard power. Historical echo of Roosevelt guidance surfaces in modern strategy debates as nations balance negotiation with credible force.
The Moulton Lions Club met on Thursday November 7 with 22 members and two guests. Jim Tar Gonzales Boy Scout Executive spoke on youth training and citizenship. William J. Meyer donated a log cabin for the Scout troop on Lions Recreation grounds.
A telegram announced the birth of a son to Mr and Mrs Wesley Knape of Jackson Mississippi. The infant weighed 6 pounds 15 ounces and the mother is the former Lois Parkinson daughter of Dr and Mrs Parkinson of Due West South Carolina.
Edna Mae Vogt daughter of Emil Vogt of Komensky and Elza Ray Hull son of Ray Hull of Gonzales married October 15 at 11 30 A M in United Dr Martin Lutheran Church Shiner. Rev Edwin Oehlke officiated. Witnesses were Lee Vogt and Mrs Ray Hull. They will reside in Gonzales.
The parish hall hosted a reception on Wednesday evening November 6 in honor of Rev. Hubert J. Janak assistant pastor of St. Joseph's Catholic Church. He arrived from Fredericksburg weeks ago. About two hundred people attended with talks by Rev. Joseph Kopp Rev. Janak and Bernadette Kouba. Refreshments followed.
Mr. and Mrs. O. F. Knape observed their 45th wedding anniversary with an open house Sunday afternoon from 3 to 6 o'clock. The home featured gladioli, chrysanthemums, asters, zinnias, marigolds and carnations. Guests were served cookies, canapes, punch and coffee. The couple thanks those who called, sent messages, and assisted with the arrangements.
Edwin A Jaeggli has bought back his produce business from Stahl Bros of Gonzales and resumes operations at the original location. He invites old customers and new ones to visit and trade.
The r I A held a Tuesday night meeting at the high school auditorium. Intermediate grades sang two songs and a Thanksgiving reading. Mrs. Louis Pavlas and Miss Joyce Bullock supervised. Two songs by the singing group directed by Mrs. J I Jaeggli. A piano duet "Stars and Stripes" by JaNelle Pietsch and Orlene Biehunke. Rev Frochner of Waelder spoke on Giving Thanks.
Move brings Mr and Mrs Theodore Wenske and Joe Pilsner to town occupying Mr Wenske's home at the northeast corner of South and Arnim Streets after years of residence several miles south of Moulton.
Mr and Mrs Hicks Sockwell of Spofford visit his mother Mrs W W Sockwell. Boyce Rehmet of West Columbia spent the week end with his parents Mr and Mrs Vince Rehmet.
Mr and Mrs Henry Feherenkamp visited the home of Mr William Hohlt and family at Lexington Sunday and Monday.
Veterans of World War II Post 6971 and their families enjoyed a Sunday barbecue at Hermann Park Hall with the usual trimmings and camaraderie.
Mr and Mrs Bob Hemper and Mr and Mrs C B McNeil of San Antonio visited with Mr and Mrs Arthur Schulte and children recently. Ted Brown Jr of San Saba Miss Alice Arnim of Houston Mrs A C Rehmet Miss Velma Rehmet and Mrs Leland Rehmet of San Antonio spent the weekend in the E O Arnim home ra a
Gerhard Henry Mueller a long time resident and retired business man of Moulton died at his home November 9 after a life begun in Ross Prairie Fayette County. He was 77 years 5 months and 9 days. Funeral services were held at Oehl Funeral Home with burial in Moulton City Cemetery. Survivors include Henry Fisbeck Fritz Fisbeck Mrs Albert Klobedans and many nieces and nephews. Bradshaw Wagner wedding rites joined Donna Mae Bradshaw and Harvey A. Wagner at St Josephs Catholic Church Moulton with Rev Joseph Kopp officiating. Witnesses included Victor Joe Parma and Alfonse Wagner. Bridesmaids wore white and pink gowns. bouquets featured carnations. Groom wore a tan gobardine suit. A reception followed at the bridegroom’s home and the couple planned a honeymoon trip to Mexico and residence in Houston.
Coronation of the Queen of Texas Lutheran College Home making in Seguin drew Mrs K Windecker Mrs W K Richer and Misses Martha Haase Marjorie Papacek Anita Richter. Anita Windecker accompanied the program and David Corder crown bearer for the queen. Visitors Sam Walters of Delta Colorado and G H Raymond of Harlingen Texas attended Gerhard H Mueller funeral services Sunday.
Mr and Mrs Rudie Berkenhoff of near Moulton welcomed a 7 pound 12 ounce daughter named Helen Marie at Shiner Hospital on Saturday November 9.
The ladies initiated into the Catholic Daughters of America at Yoakum on Sunday November 3 include Mrs. Ervin Oehl Mrs. Julia Hoyer Mrs. Bill Novosad Mrs. Edgar Freytag Mrs. Ad Haas Miss Elsie Kurtz Miss Theresa Haas Mrs. August Etlinger Mrs. Ad Etlinger and Mrs. F C Smith.
Mr. and Mrs. Gus Garney and son Russel J from Houston and Mr. and Mrs. Ben Darilek and daughter Carol Jeanette from Shiner visited in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jim Brom recently.
A November 9 gathering at the home of F. C. Kaase and Miss Helen Kaase marked Mr. Kaase's 85th birthday. Family members included C. F. Kaase, G. E. Kaase, Gus and Edna Gummelt clans, Harold Knape, Hulda Kaase, Marjorie Gummelt, George and David Gummelt, plus guests Rev. and Mrs. K. Windecker and Leo Windecker family. Four grandchildren and two great grandchildren were absent.
Evergreen P.T.C. held its second meeting on Thursday night November 7 with ten new members bringing total to sixty seven. Contests followed with winners Charles Dullye Adolph Migj James Kasper Larry Joe Dullye Arnold Kleihege Daniel Malina and Eunice Machart in various events. Next meeting a game party is scheduled for Thursday night December 5.
Mr and Mrs William Winken werder returned Tuesday from San Angelo where they visited Mr Raymond Olsovsky and family. Mr and Mrs Frank Jilek and Miss Marian Jilek returned Tuesday from Ballinger where they visited Mr Walter Mueller and family.
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