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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1946
Page
1
San Antonio faced its worst flood since 1921 with the San Antonio River and tributaries spilling over. Ten people died, several are missing, and property losses exceed 5 million dollars as Olmos Dam held back waters at a record height of 45 feet.
The article urges every citizen to back their home institutions and be loyal to the community where they live and earn. It warns against praising local bodies while spending money elsewhere.
Governor Coke and R Stevenson launched the 1947 Texas USO drive with a statewide broadcast. The national goal is nineteen million dollars and efforts will continue in 1947 for 1.7 million servicemen and 200 thousand hospitalized patients.
The Eagle reports a gain of fifty new subscriptions over the past three weeks. As a weekly visitor in nearly every home, the paper not only carries news but also functions as a shopping guide for housewives who routinely peruse the advertising sections.
The government announced last week that 18-year-olds must register on their 18th birthday even though they cannot be drafted until 19. Congress has exempted 18-year-olds from training and service, but registration remains required.
Geier Merrem Post 392 sponsors a dance at Herman Park Hall on Sunday October 6. Bill Cornelson's famous band will play the music for attendees to trip the light fantastic.
Yoakum Council No. 1582 Knights of Columbus held a social at the Parish Hall in Moulton on Tuesday evening September 24. Dr. M. M. Wagner of Moulton gave the address of welcome. Speakers included W. H. Eaton J. J. Bellew Conrad Schoppe Ford Kinane Dr. F. M. Wagner and Rev. Joseph Kopp. Members and prospects from Yoakum Shiner Gonzales Cuero and Moulton attended.
United States Army Recruiting Office officers J W Perkins and Sgt George Horecka visited Moulton on Friday afternoon and made a pleasant call at the local office.
Miss Gladys Brunkenhoefer daughter of Mr and Mrs Walter Brunkenhoefer near Moulton married Samuel Walleck son of Mrs Henry Walleck of Karnes City at United Dr Martin Luther Church in Shiner on Tuesday September 24 Rev Edwin Oehlke officiated A wedding supper followed at the bride’s parents home
The father of Mrs. Pete Etlinger of Bellville, identified as Mr. Prazek, aged 71, died in Caldwell Burleson County on Thursday September 26. Burial occurred in Caldwell the following Saturday. He is survived by three daughters and one son. attendees at the funeral from Moulton included Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Etlinger, Mrs. Lilly Etlinger, Mrs. Lilly Darilek, and R. H. Etinger.
The University of Texas Bureau of Visual Instruction has received new football and basketball films. The films aim to help officials call plays accurately and will also aid coaches.
The Moulton Parent-Teacher Association announces its annual Halloween Carnival this year and a membership drive during October. The next meeting is set for Wednesday October 9 at 7 30 P M with AJ parents and patrons invited to attend.
Allen Flessner has moved to Kingsville to work for Celanese Corporation. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Paul Flessner.
Austin reports the 1 percent state sales tax on auto sales has raised $11,644,329.87 in state revenue since it began in May 1941, according to State Controller George H. Sheppard.
A. M. College students spent the weekend visiting home folks. Names listed include Victor O Fehrenkamp Jr Victor Beran Ben Sustr Ivan Bohuslav William Pundt Jr and Willie Batey.
Corporal Erwin Haag returns on terminal leave after serving in the Philippines and Okinawa for about one year. He has been in the service eighteen months.
Mr Jer ome Kocian and family longtime residents of the Komensky section have moved to Shiner.
The Guadalupe Firemen's Association will hold its 21st semiannual convention in Yoakum on Sunday October 6 starting at 10 30 A M. Firemen's Pumper races will be held at 4 P M. The Moulton Fire Department will participate.
The Lions Club held its second meeting of the month at Pundt's place last week Thursday. Juve Schoenfeld and Adolph Petrek were admitted to membership. E. H. Uecker of Victoria is a member at large. Fred W. Dibble was a guest.
H B Moeller marked his 82nd birthday on Sunday September 22 with a family gathering. Guests from Hallettsville Moulton El Campo Houston Schulenburg and surrounding areas shared a dinner and lunch and extended wishes for many more birthdays.
Miss Gladys Thelma Whiddon daughter of Mr and Mrs J M Whiddon of Memphis Tennessee and Eugene Franklin Pavlicek son of Jim Pavlicek of Moulton were married at the Catholic Church in Lubbock Texas on Monday September 2. Rev William F Blakeslee presided. The couple will live in Lubbock where the groom attends Texas Tech College.
The freshman class elected its officers for the year. President Joe Dean Fehrenkamp, vice president Charlene Biehunke, secretary JaNell Pietsch, treasurer Oscar Kuntschik, reporter Kirby Lee Wagner. Class sponsor is Mr. M K Merrem.
A tax return filed in Poughkeepsie shows President Franklin D. Roosevelt's net estate at 1,085,486.80 dollars, subject to New York state taxation, as of September 26. The figure reflects the president's estate after deductions and adjustments.
The Future Homemakers summer class finished with an exhibit at the Homemaking Cottage. Twenty girls completed the regular homemaking course and produced 117 garments and 2484 pints of food with community help.
County Commissioner Albert Ermis reports the State Highway Department has completed the Komensky Moulton Farm to Market highway spanning 5.88 miles. Farmers between here and Komensky may reach market rain or shine and demand further road creation in other Moulton trade areas.
Ondrey Holek builds a new home at West Second and Allen, purchasing the site from Ed Kolar. Julius Anderle nears completion on Arnim and Schleicher, Emil Rehak prepares for occupancy at West Second and South, August Welff adds a cottage on South Street, an addition rises at Andrew Petrek’s corner Nelson and East First, Mrs. Zannie Kuhen adds to Kerr Street home.
The Junior Class elected officers for 1946 47 with James Kolar as President Kenneth Freytag as Vice President Jeanette Jalufka as Secretary Otro Fehrenkamp as Treasurer Allyne Heinsohn as Reporter and Emil Krejer as Parliamentarian Enthusiastic ballots elected three standing committees finance program and hospitality The group will meet bi weekly for planning activities.
The Texas School of the Air renews its seventh year of educational radio programs for Texas schools starting Monday September 30. The program continues to broadcast to districts statewide from Austin.
The Army Air Forces announced guided missiles tests at Ladd Field near Fairbanks as part of cold weather maneuvers by two ground task groups named Frigid and Walliwaw. The units left the West Coast in early September for duties in Alaska and Adak this winter. Lt. Lawrence T. Biehunko of Moulton serves in the task force, and his wife is with his parents in town.
Genglers, one of Texas oldest and a decades old Galveston landmark since 1851, shut its doors after 95 years on the same downtown corner. The firm closed following the death of Peter M. Gengler and sale to a local food market, with the name not carried forward.
Zion Lutheran Church to observe its annual mission festival on Sunday October 6 with Rev G E Grueber of Mission Valley as guest speaker. Morning service at 10 o clock and evening service at 7 30. You are cordially invited.
The Vogt family relocates to Fredericksburg and Mr Roy Vogt accepts employment with Adolph Boening.
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