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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1944
Page
1
Memorial services for First Sergeant Leslie A. Wolff, son of Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Wolff of near Moulton, killed in action in France on August 28, were held at St. Joseph's Church in Moulton Monday morning. Revs. Joseph Kopp and R Hoffman conducted the rites.
The Eagle editor invites Dr Homer Price Ainiey, UT president, to a city community conference at the University of Texas on October 5-6. A Texas Democratic revolt could push the state toward Republicans in November. Still, Democrats may back nominees though outcomes remain uncertain.
Governor Coke Stevenson designates November 30 as Thanksgiving Day. He follows a precedent shifting from the third Thursday set by Roosevelt to the fourth Thursday by Congress, then departs to observe the last Thursday of the month, which is the fifth Thursday this year.
Shiner and Rev. Edmund Riley of Flatonia officiated. Rev. Bily gave a strong sermon. Moulton businesses stayed closed during the service. Geier-Merrem Post No. 392 American Legion closed the ceremony. Frank J. Wagner presented the flag to the deceased soldier s mother. The firing squad included Godfrey Kubieck and others. Jed taps marked the tribute to the fallen hero.
The Moulton Home Demonstration Club met September 18 at Mrs. Joe Jungbauer's home. Eleven members answered roll call. twelve were absent. Mrs. Elizabeth Pfeifer Sutter sent a wedding gift thank you card. Mrs. Hugo Fisbeck reported on the State meeting in Austin. The agent Miss Ritter led a hat cleaning and remodeling demonstration. The next meeting will be October 11 at Mrs. Charles Stavinohn's home. all members urged to attend.
Mrs George L Haas underwent a tonsillectomy at Shiner Hospital on Thursday September 27. She is reported to be getting along fine.
Fifty Lavaca county boys and volunteers plan to visit Moulton and surrounding districts on October 11 to solicit contributions for the United War Chest Fund. The appeal urges generosity to meet a higher quota than last year and help others live.
Stahl Bros of Gonzales assume control of the produce business from E. A. Jaeggli. The new firm operates as Moulton Poultry and Egg Company with Irwin Haas and Buster Eilert managing, and Melvin Totz of Gonzales joining the firm.
Government officials call for a national war fund drive set for Monday September 25 seeking contributions to reach fifty thousand dollars for national defense and related war efforts. The appeal stresses public sacrifice and unity in financing critical mobilization and aid programs.
John Mladenka of Moulton sold his longtime home and bought a residence in Shiner where he will establish his future home. He left on Monday to begin this move.
Statement of ownership for The Moulton Eagle published in Moulton Texas for October 1 1944. Publisher editor and business manager O F Knape Moulton Texas. Owner O F Knape Moulton Texas. Bondholders none. Sworn subscribed before me September 30 1944 A J Darilek Notary Public Lavaca County Texas.
Fall term of the district court convened in Hallettsville on Monday. Grand jurors Victor Fehrenkamp Lee Jarosek and Emil J Holub of Moulton served. The panel adjourned Tuesday after returning three felony indictment bills.
The United War Chest drive begins October 9 with October 11 as the main day in Lavaca County. County leaders include Eli Rubin as chairman and Leon L. Kahanek as special gifts chairman. Bruno Cohn is treasurer. W. A. Eilers secretary. C. S. Hereford publicity chairman. The quota for 23 agencies including Salvation Army is $8,000 with Hallettsville $3,600 chaired by L. F. Mikulenko, Shiner $2,900 led by Joe Muras, Moulton $1,800 with Wm. Miculka and Ed. Darilek, co-chairmen, and Sweet Home $500 led by Emil Kutack.
The freshmen class held its first meeting on September 26 in the freshmen homeroom. Officers elected include James Kolar president Jeanette Jaluska vice president Evelyn Pilsner secretary Melvin Krejci treasurer John Lewis Beran reporter. Committees named with chairs and members and class colors black and white with Gladiolias as flowers. Miss Boueher named class sponsor.
The Sophomore Class at Moulton High School held its first meeting on September 2, 1944. Officers elected include President Marjorie Papacek, Vice-President Martha Haas, Secretary James Maresh, Treasurer Alves Pietsch, Reporter Dorothy Manning, Parliamentarian Willie Mae Kortwig, Song Leader Marjorie Papacek, and Program Chairman Alves Pietsch.
The Junior Class of the Moulton Public Schools has elected Anita Windecker as president Hilton Hornshy as vice president Adella Machar as secretary Kirvey Brueggman as treasurer Mildred Krejci as reporter Mrs Merrem is class sponsor.
Mr Zat Johnson and family return to the farm at Old Moulton after living in Moulton for some time. Johnson will continue to operate the Moulton Trading Post.
The Zion Lutheran Church in Moulton celebrated its fortieth anniversary with morning and afternoon services attended by members from area towns including San Antonio Floresville Seguin Yoakum and Houston. Rev K Windecker Prof J C Strong and Rev J K Poch led programs and sermons with musical numbers and a luncheon at Luther Hall. A list of historical milestones and past pastors is documented.
Tech Sergeant Johnnie Halliburton 23 and a Waelder High School graduate died in action with the 36th Division in France after serving from May 1943 in North Africa and Italy. He leaves eight sisters and two brothers and his parents in Gonzales, with relatives in Boon Iowa and Spofford.
Census figures show 7,832 bales of cotton ginned in Lavaca County from the 1944 crop prior to September 16, compared with 10,660 bales for the prior year.
The War Department announced Pfe Henry G. Wachterm of Moulton Route 1 receives the Bronze Star Medal for meritorious service in direct support of combat operations on December 5, 1948. He is a member of the Corps of Military Police, observing its third anniversary as a separate service last week.
The census bureau reported 1943 had the lowest automobile accident deaths since 1918. The national total stood at 41, with California reporting the highest and Wyoming the lowest in the year ending.
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