Twelve Moulton FFA Boys Attend Officers Training School
The Guadalupe Valley District FFA held an officers training school at Cuero High School on Saturday October 6. Twelve Moulton boys attended led by president James Maresh and junior officers Emil Krejci Otto Fehrenkamp James Kolar Willie Ed Maresh John Lewis Beran and others. The event featured an opening meeting a two hour training session a song selection by district leader Alves Pietsch and a closing quiz. attendees said they felt more capable in their roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guadalupe Valley
Future Farmers of America
Cuero High School
Moulton
James Maresh
Tommy Hoyer
Kenwood Laqua
Melvin Ammermann
Henry Wieting
Alves Pietsch
Emil Krejci
Otto Fehrenkamp
James Kolar
John Lewis Beran
Willie Ed, Maresh
Johnnie Bohuslav
Death of Dr Annie Webb Blanton Noted Texas Educator
In Austin a prominent Texas educator, Dr Annie Webb Blanton, has died. She was the first woman president of the Texas State Teachers Association and was elected state superintendent of schools in 1918. She was 76 or 77 years old.
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Annie Webb Blanton
Austin
Texas
Miss Blanton
Texas State Teachers Association
Army C-69 Constellation Sets Transcontinental Record
An army owned C 69 Constellation completed a 2355 mile flight from Miami Florida to Burbank California in 7 hours and 53 minutes setting a new transcontinental record. The prior mark was 10 hours 10 minutes held by a Lockheed Transport Command aircraft.
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Miami
Florida
Burbank
California
Lockheed Transport Command
Fire Prevention Week urges cleanup to reduce fires
This week is observed as Fire Prevention Week with a call for citizens to remove rubbish and tidy premises to lower fire hazards. It notes most fires result from carelessness and encourages daily prevention to minimize losses.
Dairy output in Texas rises in August over 1944 levels
The University of Texas Bureau of Business Research reports dairy production in Texas increased in August compared with August 1944. American cheese output rose 0.6 percent, ice cream production gained 13.3 percent, while creamery butter production fell 2.4 percent.
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Texas
University of Texas Bureau of Business Research
Columbus Day Texas Observes 452nd Discovery Anniversary
October 12 marks Columbus Day and the 452nd anniversary of Columbus discovery of America. Governor Stevenson proclaims Chester Nimitz Day and Admiral Nimitz is to be welcomed in Dallas with a large reception. Nimitz hails from Fredericksburg, Texas.
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America
Christopher Columbus
Texas
Chester W. Nimitz
Coke R. Stevenson
Admiral Nimitz
Dallas
Nimitz
Fredericksburg
LCRA Strike Disrupts Power in Central Texas
Less than 100 Lower Colorado River Authority employees walked off, halting power in 24 towns and endangering over 100000 residents. The strikers were dismissed and will be replaced by war veterans, a move the author says should guide other groups to prioritize public safety over personal interests.
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Texas
Lower
Colorado River Authority
LCRA
7th and 8th Grades Elect Officers at Moulton Public Schools
The 7th and 8th grades met October 5 and elected officers: Joe Jungbauer president, Kirby Lee Wagner vice president, JaNell Pietsch secretary, Charlene Biehunko treasurer, Joe Dean Fehrenkamp reporter, Arlene Biehunke song leader. Sponsor Miss Ora Willis Janszen.
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Moulton Public Schools
Joe Jungbauer
Kirby Lee Wagner
JaNell Pietsch
Charlene Biehunko
Joe Dean Fehrenkamp
Arlene Biehunke
Ora Willis Janszen
Evergreen PTC Elects Officers
The Evergreen PTC elects Louis Michalec as president for next year. Other officers elected include Albert Machart as vice president Miss Anita Pavlas as secretary Milton Riske as treasurer Mrs Alfonse Koranek as reporter. The PTC meets on the first Tuesday of every month.
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Evergreen Ptc
Louis Michalec
Albert Machart
Anita Pavlas
Milton Riske
Alfonse Koranek
PTC
Pilat's Son Undergoes Appendectomy At Shiner Hospital
Louis Kristinek, son of Mr and Mrs Frank Pilat, underwent an appendectomy at Shiner Hospital last week and is reported to be getting along fine.
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Louis Kristinek
Frank Pilat
Shiner Hospital
Area IX Council Meeting Attended by Moulton Leaders
Miss Anita Windecker president of the Moulton Future Homemakers and Miss Anita Richter sponsor of the Chapter attended the Area Council Meeting at Schulenburg on Saturday October 6 1945. Representatives from twenty six schools of Area IX were present.
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Anita Windecker
Moulton Future Homemakers
Anita Richter
Schulenburg
Area IX
Sodality Meeting Announced at Moulton Parish Hall
The young Ladies Sodality will meet at the Moulton Parish Hall on Wednesday October 17 at 7 30 P M.
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Young Ladies’ Sodality
Moulton
Tuch Kolar Wedding Held at Fort Sam Houston Chapel
Miss Lillian Tuch daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Chas E Tuch of Cost married Pfe Kenward F Kolar son of Mr and Mrs E E Kolar of Moulton at 2 45 PM Saturday in the Fort Sam Houston Chapel Lt Col Felix F Burant officiated Attending were Miss Janice Albrecht and Raymond D Tuch Gonzales witnesses The bride has roots near Gonzales and San Antonio residence Bridegroom a para trooper recently returned from the European theater of operations The couple will reside with his parents after a short trip
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Lillian Tuch
Chas. E. Tuch
Cost
Pfe
Kenward F. Kolar
E. E. Kolar
Moulton
Fort Sam Houston Chapel
Felix F. Burant
Janice Albrecht
Raymond D. Tuch
Gonzales
San Antonio
Explorer Post 221 Holds Investiture Ceremony
The new Scout unit Post 221 for boys 15 and over held its investiture on September 23 at Bevan's pasture. A Wiener roast preceded ceremonies as boys displayed the flag, recited the Scout Oath and Laws, lit the camp fire, and nine boys received apprentice badges from their girl friends.
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Post 221
Bevan’s Pasture
Nimitz and Columbus to Share Oct 12 Observance
In Austin the state marks October 12 as Chester W. Nimitz day alongside Columbus day. Governor Coke R. Stevenson proclaimed Nimitz day to honor the fleet admiral whose Dallas gala is set for October 12. Columbus day remains a Texas legal holiday by statute.
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Austin
Chester W. Nimitz
Coke R. Stevenson
Dallas
Texas
Lavaca County Gins 1945 Cotton Bales Rise Over 1944
Ten thousand five hundred seven bales were ginned in Lavaca County from the 1945 crop through September 16, compared with seven thousand eight hundred eighty-two bales for the 1944 crop.
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Lavaca
Home Return for Joseph Mikulik after Hospital Stay
Joseph Mikulik, treated at Shiner Hospital since August 17, has improved and returned home last week Tuesday. He is recuperating at his residence in town.
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Joseph Mikulik
Shiner Hospital
Moulton Lions Host Meeting With Returning Captain
The Moulton Lions Club held a recent meeting at the Home-making Cottage. Members of the Home-making I Class prepared the dinner, and guest Captain C. A. Lehne, recently returned from overseas duty with the 36th Division, spoke briefly and expressed relief to be back in the United States.
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Moulton Lions Club
Marie Fojtik
Evelyn Hajek
Jeanette Jaluska
Mildred Krejci
Lucille Kuntschik
Adella Machart
Evelyn Mikes
Evelyn Pilsner
Frances Schraer
Bessie Wagner
Anita Windecker
Anita Richter
C. A. Lehne
Moulton Firemen Attend Convention
The Guadalupe Firemen's Association held its 19th semi annual convention at Kenedy. Ken McClure of San Antonio was guest speaker. Rev. J. C. Felger conducted the memorial service. Next convention will be in Seguin. Moulton firemen Vladike Boehm Lee Jarosek W H Pundt Ed Bauer Marvin Merrem and G G Fisbeck attended. They report large attendance and a fine convention.
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Guadalupe Firemen’s Association
Kenedy
Ken McClure
San Antonio
J. C. Felger
Victoria
Seguin
Moulton
Vladike Boehm
Lee Jarosek
W. H. Pundt
Ed. Bauer
Marvin Merrem
G. G. Fisbeck
Fifth Birthday Honored for Yvonne Ellis at Cistern Party
Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Breit schopf hosted a Sunday gathering in Cistern for their granddaughter Yvonne Ellis turning five. Attendees from Moulton included Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Petrek, Mr. and Mrs. Johnnie Kubenka and children, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Boehm, Mrs. Roy Kotzebue and children, Mrs. Lee Jarosek and children, J. C. Petrek, Josie Lee Petrek, Ora Willis Janszen and Gladys Cervenka.
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Eddie Breitschopf
Cistern
Yvonne Ellis
Moulton
Andrew Petrek
Johnnie Kubenka
Richard Boehm
Roy Kotzebue
Lee Jarosek
J. C. Petrek
Josie Lee Petrek
Ora Willis Janszen
Gladys Cervenka
Funeral Services For Mrs Richard F Fertsch
Funeral services for Mrs Richard F Fertsch nee Stulken were held at the Lutheran Church in Karnes City on Monday October 8 with Rev K Windecker of Moulton officiating. Born at Witting Texas on October 10 1881 she died at Hallettsville Hospital Saturday October 6 at age 63 years 11 months 26 days.
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Richard F. Fertsch
Stulken
Lutheran Church
Karnes City
K. Windecker
Moulton
Fertsch
Witting
Texas
Hallettsville Hospital
Baursville PTA Meets Friday
Baursville School hosts a PTA meeting Friday October 12 at 8 p.m. Election of officers and other business on the agenda. All parents urged to attend.
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P.T.A
Baursville School
Moulton Scout Earns Eagle Award At Local Ceremony
The Eagle rank was awarded to Alves Pietsch at a Scout meeting held here. Rev K Windecker officiated as his mother Mrs Fred Pietsch pinned the award and Alves thanked supporters. Several scouts received merit badges and badges of rank during the ceremony, concluding with taps.
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Moulton Scout
Burrow Machart Wedding Unites Two Soldiers in Sweetwater
Pvt Walter H Burrow and Miss Dorothy Machart wed at 10 o clock September 24 in Sweetwater with Rev L D Ball officiating. Bridesmaids Mary Louise and Bernice Machart wore wine colored gowns while the couple hosted dinner and a night dance at the bride’s parents home before the groom reports to Fort Ord California and the bride resumes work at Sweetwater Broom Co.
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Walter H. Burrow
Dorothy Machart
Sweeetwater
Nite
Pvt. Burrow
W. H. Burrow
Loraine
Haas Couple Move to Lake McQueeny Near Seguin
Mr and Mrs George Haas are now making their home at Lake McQueeny near Seguin.
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Lake McQueeny
Mrs
George Haas
Seguin
Wenske Kurtz Wedding at St Joseph Church
Edith Kurtz and Cpl Larry Wenske wed at St Joseph Catholic Church on Monday October 8. Rev Joseph Kopp officiated. Bride wore tan suit with white tube rose corsage, groom in uniform fresh from overseas duty. They plan to live at Camp Bowie Texas after a farewell dinner and supper at the Kurtz home.
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St. Joseph Catholic Church
Joseph Kopp
Edith Kurtz
Cpl
Larry Wenske
Edwin Kurtz
Clarence Wenske
Frank Kurtz
Houlton
Otto Wenske
Kemensky
Houston
Uncle Sam
Camp Bowie
Texas
Funeral Services For Mrs Ewald Rudolf
Funeral services for Mrs. Ewald Rudolf aged 69 were held at the Lutheran Church in Karnes City on Sunday afternoon at 4 o clock with Rev. K Windecker of Moulton officiating.
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Ewald Rudolf
Lutheran Church
Karnes City
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Detroit Tigers
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Sodality Meeting
Explorer
Columbus
Lavaca County
Baursville Pta
Fred Jurek
Kelly Field
Wright Field
Ohio
John Meneley
U.S
Benno Schneider
George Wulf Jr
States
Army
Elo F. Wenske
Edward H. Darilek
Florence
Italy
Cpt
George F. Michalec
John Michalec
Henkhaus
42Nd Infantry
Europe
Jimmie Pyland
Donald Bravenec
Willie Ed Maresh
Oscar Darilek
Eugene Hruska
Tommie Hoyer
Rev
Eugene
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