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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1947
Page
1
Fire prevention week ends October 11 but efforts continue year round. Authorities list eight hazards in homes including worn cords, matches for children, faulty roofs, rubbish in cellars, defective furnace pipes, cigarette disposal, kerosene use, and ashes disposal. Holidays raise blaze risks. cover bins with metal.
A public call urges Americans to eat less and tighten belts so the government can redirect food assistance to Europe. The aim is to reduce American consumption to bolster European aid.
The Teras Safety Association promotes National Fire Prevention Week urging households to inspect for fire hazards and fix dangerous habits. They emphasize that inspection plus correction equals protection for home and family this week and beyond.
The Moulton season ended last week with summer entertainment for residents of Mouton and surrounding community. Attendance exceeded expectations and voluntary contributions for field upkeep were satisfactory. The Lions Club, sponsor of the lighted field, plans a bigger program next year.
The Future Homemakers held their second meeting of the year in the gymnasium on Friday October 2. The chapter with 57 members decided to send several boxes to the World Christmas Festival and made preliminary plans for the initiation party. The meeting adjourned after all business was completed.
The Junior Class met on Monday October 6 adopted the motto Do What Comes Naturally and planned fund raising for the class treasury. A party is scheduled for November 13 with games outlined.
The Lavaca County Agricultural Conservation Committee in Hallettsville announced a limited additional allocation for the 1947 ACP program year. Funds are on a first come first served basis for terracing, earthen dams, and 20 percent superphosphate. Each farm may receive up to 20 bags of superphosphate, and farms already issued that amount are ineligible for extra under this allocation.
Sandra Sue Thompson daughter of Mr and Mrs George O Thompson of Houston and James Ray Koester son of Mr and Mrs Fred Koester of Houston were baptized at Zion Lutheran Church in Moulton Saturday afternoon with Rev K Windecker officiating.
Mr and Mrs Arthur W Hall of Victoria were in Moulton Sunday as guests of Mr and Mrs Weldon Knape.
Mr and Mrs Emil Bevan Mr and Mrs Kenward Kolar Mrs Ed Kolar and son James attended a performance of Ringling Bros shows in Victoria Friday night.
A W Krause of Hollywood California, born and raised here, spent the first part of the week on business in town. He notes he has lived in California for the past fourteen years.
Miss Mary Caka daughter of Mr and Mrs Jim Caka of Shiner wed Rudolph Wagner son of Mr and Mrs Joe Wagner of Moulton in a Shiner Catholic Church ceremony officiated by Rev J J Hanacek Witnesses were Joe Caka and Johnnie Wagner Bridesmaids included Delia Wagner Bessie Wagner Marie Barta Catherine Vincek Lillian Wagner Frances Caka Agnes Zissa and Lillie Caka Escorts were Edmond Caka Daniel Brom Edward Caka Gilbert Schroedt Emil Charba Herman Jurica Bennie Maloch and Daniel Zissa A wedding dinner at the bride’s parents home followed by a Kokernot Grove dance The bride had worked at Wagner Hospital in Shiner for four years The groom served 38 months in World War II including 30 months in the European theater They will reside in Shiner
The Senior Class elected President Kenneth Freying Vice President Jeanette Jalutka Secretary Marcelline Pavlice k Treasurer Ozro Fehrenkamp Reporter Emile Krejci at a recent meeting Committees were appointed to select class colors motto and flower The class flower is Sweet Pea The class motto is He who has learned to obey will know how to command Colors are Purple and Gold Sponsor Mr Burlahy
Mrs. Anna Pundt came back Sunday after a two months visit with relatives in San Antonio Three Rivers and Floresville. Miss Anita Richter and Mrs. William Miculka attended a luncheon and meeting of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society in Goliad Saturday.
Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Papacek and baby of El Campo spent the week end here with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Papacek.
Mrs. Frank Biehunko Mrs. Carl Smith Mrs. E A Oehl Buddie Kotzebue Buddie Biehunko Juanita Smith and Mary Allen Oehl attended the circus in Victoria on Friday.
Mrs Walters, who spent a month here with her parents Mr and Mrs Ben Schraer, returned to her home in San Diego California on Tuesday, accompanied by her mother.
St George Vogt and M Set William Floor of Florida visited Moulton Monday while traveling toward Tucson Arizona where they will be stationed Vogt is the son of Otto Vogt a local townsman
Mr and Mrs Stanley Edwin Kutac of Hallettsville welcomed a daughter LaVerne Ludmila born October 5 at Dr Hugo J Strieder Hospital Moulton. Mr and Mrs Leroy Henrichs of Witting welcomed a son Roy Gene born October 3 at the same hospital. The Dietschke family welcomed a daughter Marjorie Ann born September 14 at the hospital.
Mr and Mrs Thomas Hinsley of Cuero announce the birth of a daughter on their first wedding anniversary October 6. The mother is the former Miss Jarlyne Jaroszewski, daughter of Mr and Mrs Leo Jaroszewski of Hee.
Mrs. Wm. H. J. Wenskeft travels to Galveston Thursday morning to meet her new grandson who has made his headquarters at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Foxworth since Wednesday morning October 8. The mother is the former Miss Virgie Mae Wenske.
The All Stars beat Evergreen, the Moulton Softball League champions, 14 to 6 in an exhibition Friday night. Batteries were Evergreen Doc Darilek and Victor Dullye. All Stars Henrichs and Kubicek. Umpires were W. H. Pundt, Malvin Merrem, and Elo C. Fehrenkamp with ball and strike calls.
The Moulton Home Demonstration Club will meet Friday October 10 at the home of Mrs. Joe Jungbauer. Miss Vera Martin County Home Demonstration Agent will be present. Members are urged to attend and visitors are welcome.
Claude Sherry J C Petrek Albert Pavlicek and Frank J Wagner Jr attended the American Legion Convention in Sealy on Sunday.
Mrs Henry Etlinger and Miss Adele Cordes return from an extended visit in the home of Mr and Mrs William Schmeltekopf at Kyle. Mrs Schmeltekopf had just returned from California where she accompanied Mrs Ray Seibert and son Terry who have gone to Manila to join Capt Seibert.
Rev K Windecker and family attend funeral of J M Loos 80 farmer and former county commissioner in Rochester Minnesota. He leaves three daughters a son nine grandchildren and was father of Mrs Windecker of Moulton.
The Komensky P T A re-elected F K Hinck as president Ernest Gillar as vice president Mrs Frank Brossmann as secretary Frank Bohuslav as treasurer and Miss Agnes Howe as reporter. Membership stood at 104 with plans for November events including Turkey Thanksgiving Celebration and a 4 H Club exhibit. The next meeting is November 7 with games planned.
Mr and Mrs Morgan Shep herd and son Donald Ray of Houston spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Joe Troiacek. They report Mrs Vladik Barta who underwent a serious threat on ration at a Houston hospital is recovering nicely.
The Moulton Lions Club met at Stary's Cafe on October 2 with President R B Papacek presiding and Roy Kotzebue as secretary. Twenty nine members attended with guests Rev John Matocha and Fd Bauer. The group praised J L Meyer and the athletic committee for the season's program and adopted a resolution protesting the US Supreme Court title lands decision that transferred offshore land title to the federal government. The resolution passed without dissent, warning that a similar ruling on Texas tidelands could harm the Texas public school fund.
The Catholic School Club held its first meeting of the term on October 1 with a prayer by Rev. John Matocha. Sister Eunice arranged an entertaining program for the mothers. A membership drive starts this week with games and a lunch gate at Parish Hall on October 15 at 7 PM. Members should bring items for the sale. New president Mrs. Johnnie Bravenec presided. Next meeting set for November 5 at 7:30 PM.
Mr. and Mrs. Willie Pavlas and others from Moulton Flatonia Engle attended the funeral of their cousin Vince Pavlas in Caldwell on Sunday.
Mr and Mrs George Brandt of LaGrange Mr and Mrs Ignac Trefny of Weimar and Mrs S L Walter of San Diego California visited Mr and Mrs Pen Schraer Sunday for a family gathering at their home.
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