Lavaca County Farm Census Reports 3797 Farms in 1945
Lavaca County lists 3797 farms in the preliminary 1945 Census of Agriculture, down from 4197 in 1940 and 4236 in 1935, with 513913 acres of farmland and an average farm size of 135 acres. Final counts will come from the Bureau of the Census in Washington. Fire Prevention Week runs October 7 to 13 with campaigns to reduce fire hazards nationwide.
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Lavaca County
Lavaca
Texas
Fritz Engelhardt
Austin
Engelhardt
Bureau of the Census
Washington
Battleship Missouri to be Flagship of Admiral Nimitz
The battleship Missouri will become the flagship of Admiral Chester W. Nimitz on October 15, succeeding the consul as flagship of the Pacific fleet commander. Nimitz, born in Fredericksburg, will lead the Pacific fleet from Missouri.
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Missouri
Japan
Chester W. Nimitz
Pacific
Admiral Nimitz
Fredericksburg
Consulas
Truman launch for new aid drive with Kaiser leadership
The American people contributed 150 million pounds of clothing shoes and bedding for sufferers abroad. President Truman calls Henry J Kaiser and 7 671 local chairmen to lead a second campaign beginning January 7 and running through the month to meet ongoing needs.
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Truman
Henry J. Kaiser
California
Airplane delivery of fruits and vegetables for housewives
The article envisions future overnight air delivery of produce from up to 2000 miles, with berries seafood lettuce tomatoes asparagus figs cherries and apricots among first movers. It urges readers to plant a Victory Garden meanwhile.
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Victory
War Chest drive seeks local contributions to support troops
The final War Chest drive is underway with solicitors canvassing homes and businesses. Moulton’s quota is $1000 and residents are urged to greet solicitors with a smile and give generously to help the boys get home as soon as possible.
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Moulton
Mrs Carlton Johnson Initiated Into Eastern Star in Austin
Mrs Carlton Johnson of Austin formerly of Moulton was initiated into Eastern Star Martha Chapter V D Austin. The ceremony occurred at the Masonic Temple followed by a large dinner at the Scottish Rite Cathedral.
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Carlton Johnson
Austin
Moulton
Eastern Star
Martha Chapter
V. D
Masonic Temple
Scottish Rite
Harigel Completes Fifty Years With Southwestern Bell
Emil Harigel district manager of Southwestern Bell Telephone Company based at Wharton spent last week Wednesday in Moulton for business and stopped by this office. He has just completed fifty years of service with the company.
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Emil Harigel
Southwestern Bell Telephone Company
Wharton
Moulton
Harigel
Housewives to Get Four Red Points Per Pound for Fats
Housewives will receive four red points per pound for fats instead of two, in addition to the regular fats price. The change aims to boost saving of kitchen fats as collections have fallen sharply since the war ended, according to a statement from the national capital.
Pearl Harbor rumors spark call for full investigation
The piece urges a full inquiry into alleged government conspiracy behind the war entry, arguing that the public deserves answers and vindication for anyone wrongly accused.
Fire Prevention Week Emphasizes Personal Responsibility
Fire Prevention Week urges every individual to prevent home and factory fires. The piece cites daily fire risks from matches cigarettes and careless storage, noting annual losses exceed wartime London bombings. It stresses personal action by homeowners smokers and lighter of matches, with events from October 7 to 13. The Knape family reunion report follows with list of attendees from multiple cities.
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United States
London
Junior Class Elects Officers at Moulton High School
The Moulton High School junior class held its first meeting on Wednesday September 19 electing James Maresh president Martha Haase vice president Dorothy Pyland secretary Marjorie Papacek treasurer Dorothy Manning reporter Kenward Laqua parliamentarian Sponsors are Miss Anita Richter and Mr Young.
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Moulton High School
James Maresh
Martha Haase
Dorothy Pyland
Marjorie Papacek
Dorothy Manning
Kenward Laqua
Anita Richter
Mr. Young
Moulton
Anita Wildecker
Mildred Krejci
Kirvey Brueggmann
Jeannette Jaluska
Rose Nell Orts
Gladys Ann Tupa
Power Plant Strike Halts Texas Towns
A 12 15 AM walkout by Lower Colorado River Authority workers idled the Austin hydro plants and 20 nearby towns in South Central Texas for about 34 hours. Water services briefly returned overnight, with local plants restoring supply. Authorities report fired workers will be replaced by veterans and the disruption affected over 100 000 people.
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Moulton
Texas
Colorado River Authority
Austin
Truth
The 30 hour week idea and postwar cautions
In Hickory Grove a reader reflects after the war on government downsizing and the 30 hour workweek. He predicts reorganization across departments and warns citizens against political apathy as elections loom, citing examples from France Spain Portugal and Rome.
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OWI
AAA
France
Spain
Portugal
Moulton Couple Builds Apartment Garage
Dr and Mrs M M Wagner constructed an apartment garage on their property south of Moulton after purchasing the site from the local American Legion Post. They plan to erect a modern home as soon as building material becomes available.
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M. M. Wagner
American Legion Post
Moulton Lions Stage Gigantic Carnival Thursday Night
The Moulton Lions Club prepares for a large carnival at the recreation grounds on Thursday October 11 with games food and a Hereford calf auction. Proceeds benefit the Lions community service fund and the event promises continuous entertainment through the night.
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Moulton Lions
The
Lions Club
Moulton
Moulton Lions Club Community Service Fund
Chapter Increases Membership in Farmers Club
The chapter held a September 25 meeting to initiate new members. Stunts were shown before sandwiches and punch were served. Initiates included James Kolar, Alex Haas, Otto Fehrenkamp, Emil Krej, Bennie Marek, John Mage Freytag, Charlie Mayer, and many others with two honorary members Elo Fehrenkamp and Arnold Freytag present.
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Moulton
Future Farmers
James Kolar
Alex Haas
Otto Fehrenkamp
Emil Krej
Bennie Marek
John Mage Freytag
Charlie Mayer
Charles Michalec
Edwin Pundt
Eugene Valenta
Sammie Meyer
Francis Fisbeck
Emanuel Ermis
Oscar Darilek
Lester Zimmermann
Eugene Zimmermann
Eugene Pavlas
William Gaertner
Johnnie Bohuslav
Wilbert Kleihege
Clarence Schraer
Eugene Michalec
Willie Ed. Maresh
Charles Mig
Erwin Kouba
John Olsovsky
Pera Lee Huber
Hilton Hornshu
Jimmie Pyland
Elo Fehrenkamp
Arnold Freytag
District Court Convenes Monday in Lavaca County
The fall term of the Lavaca county district court convened in Hallettsville on Monday. The grand jury includes Theo Rogge as foreman and members John Chapman Victor Fehrenkamp C A Miller Victor Kresta John Kasper Olan Williams Jack Guthrie C B Clark Vaughn Smothers Charles Merian and William Fahrentholds. Joe Kubenka Jr. serves as one of the riding bailiffs.
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Lavaca
Hallettsville
Theo. Rogge
Foreman
John Chapman
Victor O. Fehrenkamp
C. A. Miller
Victor Kresta
John E. Kasper
Olan Williams
Jack Guthrie
C. B. Clark
Vaughn Smothers
Charles Merian
William
Service men back home and on furlough in local area
Capt C A Lehne returns after 80 months in African and European campaigns. T Sgt and Mrs E E Steinacher of Wacovise visit Moulton Su and Monday. Pvt Clarence Kuehn leaves for Fort Ord after furlough with parents August and Mrs A L Kuehn. Cpl Erwin Biehunke on ten month European theater furlough. Sgt James C Johnson home on furlough. son of Mr and Mrs Sam B Johnson. Pvt Edwin Novak discharged after 36 months in air forces. son of Mrs Agnes Novak. Sgt Frank J Wagner, Fort Bragg, spending furlough with parents Mr and Mrs Frank Wagner.
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C. A. Lehne
T.sgt
E. E. Steinacher
Wacovise
Moulton Su
Pvt
Clarence Kuehn
Fort Ord
California
Mrs
August L. Kuehn
Cpl
Erwin Biehunke
James C. Johnson
Sam B. Johnson
Pfe
Edwin Novak
Army
Air Forces
Agnes Novak
Sgt
Frank J. Wagner
Fort Bragg, North Carolina
Frank Wagner
Barta Breitschopf Wedding At St Joseph Church Moulton
A wedding took place at St Joseph Catholic Church in Moulton on Tuesday morning at 8 00. Miss Dorothy Rose Breitschopf daughter of Mr and Mrs Willie Breitschopf became the bride of S F C Eugene Barta son of Mr and Mrs Albin Barta of Hallettsville. Witnesses were Miss Dorothy Barta and Adam Brunkenhoefer. A meal followed at the bride’s parents home. The groom has returned from overseas duty and will report to Galveston for reassignment after his leave.
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St. Joseph Catholic Church
Moulton
Dorothy Rose Breitschopf
Willie Breitschopf
S. F
Eugene Barta
Albin Barta
Hallettsville
Dorothy Barta
Adam Brunkenhoefer
Galveston
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Erhard Guenther
San Antonio
Guenther
Pioneer Flour Mills of
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Knape
Wesley W. Knape
Wichita Falls
A. K. McElroy
Robert Phillips
Nelda Lee
L. C. Schoenig
Marlene
Helen
Weldon Knape
Victoria
H. M. Landrum
Houston
Clarence
Harold Knape
C.C. Perkins
Lt. H. M. Landrum
Hickory Grove
Jo Serra
F. H. T. News
Barta-Breitschopf
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