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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1943
Page
1
Texas cotton production figures and a planned postwar expansion at Texas A&M are noted. In Moulton, public school pupils organized a National War Fund drive, appointing leaders, raising 59.67 dollars in four days, surpassing their goal and donating through self conduct and reports prepared by the students.
The exact reproduction of the Austin flagship of the Texas navy is exhibited at the Texas Memorial Museum on the University of Texas campus. The ship, one of four turned over to the United States when Texas joined the union, measured 180 feet long 382 feet wide and 12 feet deep.
The Moulton canning center reopened this week at the high school with Lions Club cooperation. It operated last summer producing vegetables and fruits. Housewives may use the cannery to help the war effort at no cost.
Governor John W. Bricker of Ohio becomes the first to announce a bid for the Republican presidential nomination. Speculation centers on Wendell L. Willkie and Governor Thomas K. Dewey as key contenders vying for the party’s top spot.
Congressman J. J. Mansfield introduces a bill for an investigation into the proposed natural gas pipeline from South Texas to West Virginia. He says the inquiry would prove the project is an economically upsound undertaking. Governor Coke Stevenson Senator W Lee O Daniel and other southern representatives oppose the line.
Efforts are underway to nearly double the capacity of the Luskie paper mill in this state. The plant, built years ago, is the Souths largest producer and aims to bolster domestic supply amid US dependence on Canadian paper imports. Texas resources would support expanded production.
The Moulton Parent-Teacher Association met in the school auditorium on Tuesday November 19. The 7th and 8th grade pupils presented an informative patriotic program. The freshmen class won first prize in the membership drive with the 7th and 8th grade room second and the 5th and 6th grade room a close third. The treasurer reported $71.42 raised at the Halloween carnival.
Letters from officers and men overseas thank William Miculka for cigarettes sent by the Moulton Lions Club. The givers note the timely delivery and appreciation of home support.
Census reports 12 541 bales ginned in Lavaca County from the 1943 crop prior to November 1, down from 13 195 bales by November 1 last year.
Citizens of Moulton owning property in foreign countries must file reports of foreign holdings with the Treasury Department before December 1. Postmaster J. M. Meiners says this helps government inform military and civilian authorities on fighting fronts and postwar problems. Report forms available at commercial banks or nearest Federal Reserve Banks.
The Eagle prints excerpts from Article 801b of the Penal Code of Public School Laws of Texas. It states that drivers must stop for school buses and cannot pass while loading or unloading passengers. Violations carry fines from 10 to 500 dollars or up to 90 days in jail, with harsher penalties if death results.
County Clerk D. L. Hudson reports 17 marriage licenses issued in October in Lavaca County, up from 9 in September, reflecting a rise in marriages handled by the clerk’s office.
Mr. and Mrs. John C. Mueller attended services for William Pagel aged 82 at Bishop on Monday November 8. Pagel was brother in law to the Muellers.
Little Brenda Fay Marion daughter of S. Sgt. Anton Schoenfeld and wife Mrs. Schoenfeld was baptized by Father Crowley at the Post Chapel Fort Sam Houston Sunday. Godparents were Mr and Mrs Rudie Steinocher.
Latest enrollment figures from Moulton Public Schools show a sharp rise with Cedar Springs School closing and transferring its pupils. Total enrollment reaches 261 with 236 in white schools and 25 in the colored school. a new teacher, Mrs. William Miculka, has joined to teach Language Arts in the intermediate grades.
Komensky P. T. A. prepares its annual Thanksgiving Dinner for Thursday November 25. Turkey chicken and stew offered with trimmings at 50c and 26c. Ball games attractions and a dance at night with the P. T. A. Orchestra. Admission 35 cents for gentlemen ladies free. Public invited.
Private Emil Rehak received his discharge from the United States Army at O'Reilly General Hospital in Springfield Missouri. He served in Guadalcanal Russell Island and New Georgia and was wounded on July 4 and July 12. He earned the Purple Heart and Asiatic Pacific Campaign Ribbon and spent 12 months overseas. He returns home to his mother Mrs Mary Rehak and relatives.
Miss Jewel Sockwell of Moulton appeared in the cast of 75 Mary Hardin Baylor students who presented The Wonderland of Tomorrow at the Temple Civic Auditorium on Thursday November 4. Proceeds benefit an endowed scholarship to the college, donated by the Temple Kiwanis Club.
Friends of H. J. Wanham greet him in town Saturday after a week in Shiner hospital with a heart attack. He is reported to be getting along fine.
Dewey A. Wood has been promoted to sergeant. He is the son of Mrs. Bertha Wood of Gongales, formerly of Moulton.
Ben Hirsch prominent 59 year old resident of Witting died after a long illness. Funeral at St Josephs Church Moulton with Rev Joseph Kopp officiating. Surviving are widow Maggie Maikoetter two sons in North Africa sisters and brothers listed. Louis Welf 22 died instantly when fallen from moving tractor at home of Jim Welf Witting. Funeral at St Josephs Church Moulton with Rev Joseph Kopp conducting rites. Interment in Moulton Catholic Cemetery.
The Moulton Luther League reorganized at a lively meeting held in the hall last Tuesday. Officers elected include Ethel M. Boehm as president Lovelle Fiedler as vice president Jarlene Jaroszewski as secretary Ora Willie Janezen as treasurer Lorene Ammerman as hospice secretary Rev K Windecker as educational secretary Mrs K Windecker as social secretary and Edward Gene Boehm as Pocket Testament holder. A constitution was adopted and meetings are set for the second Tuesday of each month inviting confirmed young Lutherans to join.
An election will be held Friday November 19 at the Moulton High School gymnasium to elect three community committeemen two alternates and a delegate with an alternate to the county convention Readable locations include Komensky Moravia Henkhaus Breslau Shiloh Shioer Wied Hallettsville Beasley Sweet Home Williamsburg Gephart and Vienna for meeting places.
Local business houses in Moulton will close on Thursday November 25 to observe Thanksgiving Day. Citizens are urged to pause work and give thanks for the year's blessings.
Mr and Mrs J J Mueller aged 83 and 77 marked their 57th anniversary at the Miles Texas home of their daughter and son in law Mrs and Mrs Henry Schraer. Present were Henry Schraer A H Willberg Emil Pechacek W H Werner and many grandchildren. The couple formerly lived in Moulton and Mrs Mueller is the former Matilda Dietschke.
A meeting will be held Tuesday night November 23 at 8 30 for forming a soil conservation district. Victor Kenedy, an authority on soil conservation, will address the gathering. Farmers and business men are urged to be present.
The candidates are Antoinette Kolar Betelle Pilat Kirvey Brueggman Dorothy Manning. The contest closes Friday November 19 at 10 PM and all votes will be counted. The public is eligible to vote.
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