Miss Della Okruhlik Weds Eddie Pilat in Praha Ceremony
Miss Della Okruhlik daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank J Okruhlik Sr of Praha Texas married Eddie Pilat son of Mr and Mrs Albert Pilat Jr of Moulton in a double ring ceremony at St Marys Catholic Church Praha Texas Read by Very Rev Julius Petry The bride wore white satin with chantilly lace yoke a cathedral train and orange blossom crown The groom wore a blue suit A reception followed at the bride parents home and a dance at Cotton Grove with Rudy Kurtz orchestra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Della Okruhlik
Frank J. Okruhlik
Praha
Texas
Eddie Pilat
Albert Pilat, Jr
Moulton
Julius Petry
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Prada
Anita Jemelka
Rose Nell Pilat
Dorothy Hiemann
Willie Mae Pilat
Georgie Kocurek
Regina Okruhlik
George Stavinoha
Edward Mikes
Louis Kristonek
Clarence J. Schraer
Charlie Kolar
Jerry Kocurek
Joe Okruhlik
Charlie Pilat
Cotton Grove
Rudy Kurtz
Leediker Couple Marks 71st Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs E A Leediker of Houston recently observed their 71st wedding anniversary He is 94 and she is 88 They have three sons six grandsons and six great grandsons all living in Houston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. A. Leediker
Houston
Forest fires could supply lumber for 86000 five room houses
The annual trees felled by fires could yield lumber for about 86 thousand five room homes. About twenty percent of these fires are blamed on human carelessness with matches.
Chautauqua Series Suggested for Moulton Clubs
A proposal urges the Moulton Lions Club and school groups to sponsor winter chautauqua programs. The idea emphasizes giving local residents access to wholesome entertainment by professional performers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton Lions Club
Hurricane devastates Texas crop regions with multimillion losses
The storm that struck the Texas coast last week tore through the central agricultural belt causing millions in crop damage. Rice and cotton were the hardest hit crops in the affected area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Middle East
Traffic deaths total over Labor Day holiday reach 500
The tally of traffic fatalities over the Labor Day weekend surpasses 500 with injuries estimated at ten times that number. Officials warn many victims face lifelong incapacity due to the holiday period’s carelessness and excess travel.
Texas Couples Must Pass Blood Test For Marriage Licenses
Texas enacts a marriage license law effective October 5 requiring applicants to take a blood test for venereal disease. A doctor must certify candidates are free of infection and the marriage must be consummated within fifteen days of the medical exam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Prison Rodeo Attendees Share Huntsville Visit
Judge and Mrs Jim Chote novsky of Shiner and Mrs Jer ome Vasek of Moulton attended the 18th annual Prison Rodeo at Huntsville Sunday. Ed Zidek Floresville and Joe Zavesky relatives were visited here last week. President Truman initiated a 1 314 010 000 arms program for Western Europe the Middle East and the Far East to deter communism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Chotenovsky
Shiner
Jerome Vasek
Moulton
Huntsville
Ed. Zidek
Floresville
Joe Zavesky
Truman
Europe
Middle East
Far East
Yankees win sixth world baseball classic title over Dodgers
The New York Yankees defeated the Brooklyn Dodgers to clinch the title for the 12th time in a best of five series. The series opened 9 to 1 for the Dodgers, then 1 to 0 Dodgers, followed by Yankees wins 4 to 3 6 to 4 and 10 to 6 as attendance topped 73,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Yankees
Brooklyn Dodgers
Yankees
Dodgers
St Joseph School Club Elects Officers at First Meeting
The St Joseph School Club held its first meeting of the term on Wednesday Oct 5 with a prayer led by Father John Matocha who installed officers including President Mrs Julius Anderle and Vice President Mrs Frank Kouba The group planned a membership drive and prizes for the room securing the most members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph
John Matocha
Jon Matocha
Julius Anderle
Frank Kouba
Aug. Etlinger
Johnnie Bravenec
Otto Keil Jr
Banquet Honors Scoutmasters at Capitol Area
Mr and Mrs Lad Hruska Mr and Mrs G G Fisbeck Mr and Mrs Malvin Merrem and Mr and Mrs Weldon Knape attend the Boy Scout banquet at the Colesum in Austin on Tuesday evening October 11 honoring Scoutmasters and wives of the Capitol Area. About 1200 people attend as Dr Ray O Wyland Director of Relations National Council Boy Scouts of America delivers the address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lad Hruska
G. G. Fisbeck
Malvin Merrem
Weldon Knape
Colesum
Austin
Capitol Area
Ray O. Wyland
National Council, Boys Scout, of America
New York
Lavaca County Treasurer Konvicka resigns. Mikulenka named replacement
J. G. Konvicka, Lavaca County treasurer for many years, resigned to the commissioners court on Monday afternoon. The court accepted the resignation and appointed Julius Mikulenka of Hallettsville to fill the unexpired term. Plans for Konvicka’s future were not announced at press time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G. Konvicka
Lavaca County
Commissioners Court
Commissioners’ Court
Julius Mikulenka
John Mikulenka
Hallettsville
Konvicka
Kubenkas Welcome Son Kenneth Gene
Mr and Mrs Eugene Kubenkas of San Antonio welcomed a son born Friday October 7, weighing 6 pounds 9 1 2 ounces. The baby’s name is Kenneth Gene. The mother is daughter of Mr and Mrs Pete Seidel of Moulton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Kubenka
San Antonio
Kenneth Gene
Pete Seidel
Moulton
Scout Committee Elects Officers in Lavaca County
The District Scout Committee of Lavaca county met at Shiner recently and elected Eli Rubin of Hallettsville chairman Dr. M. M. Wagner of Moulton vice chairman and G. H. Witte of Yoakum district commissioner for the ensuing year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lavaca County
Shiner
Eli Rubin
Hallettsville
M. M. Wagner
Moulton
G. H. Witte
Yoakum
Moulton Lions Hold October Luncheon Meeting
Twenty seven members answered roll call at the Moulton Lions Club luncheon on Thursday October 6. Guest Frank Quirk of San Antonio attended. Officers and committees planned Ladies Night for October and Christmas program for December 19. County Agent Jack Lindsey spoke on Lavaca County soil conservation districts and district activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton Lions Club
Frank Quirk
San Antonio
Marvin Merrem
Erwin Oehl
Roy Kotzebue
Joe Vanham
Emil Jaluska
Frank Petras
Lee Jarosek
J. L. Meyer
E. Darilek
Jack Lindsey
Lavaca County
County Soil Conservation District
Local Masons Remodel Front Street Lodge Home
Building notes describe Moulton Lodge No. 298 A F A M remodeling its Front Street home. Ed Kolar gathers material for an Austin stone house on Highway 95. Edo C Fehrenkamp remakes his Moore Avenue West Second Street residence. Joe Schoenfeld constructs a six room ranch on Lancaster Street in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton Lodge No. 298
A. F
A. M
Front Street
Kolar
Austin
Highway 95
Edo C. Fehrenkamp
Moore Avenue
West Second Street
Joe Schoenfeld
Lancaster Street
Sgt Charles Doubrava Promoted to Staff Sergeant
Sgt Charles J. Doubrava of the Air Force based in Washington DC has been promoted to staff sergeant. He is the son of Mrs. Mary Doubrava of Moul.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles J. Doubrava
Air Force
Wash
D. C
Charles
Mary Doubrava
Moulton
Ice house accident injures Mrs Anton Faltisek
Mrs Anton Faltisek assisting her husband at the ice house last week dropped a heavy piece of ice on her foot and sustained a fractured toe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anton Faltisek
Mr. Faltisek
Soldier Isador F Koncaba Transferred To Fort Sill
Pvt Isador F Koncaba formerly at Camp Chaffee Arkansas has been reassigned to Fort Sill Oklahoma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pvt
Isador F. Koncaba
Camp Chaffee
Arkansas
Fort Sill
Oklahoma
Zion Lutheran Meeting Sunday
A called meeting of Zion Lutheran Church will be held Sunday morning after services, October 16. All voting members are urged to attend. K. Windecker, Pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zion Lutheran Church
Ctober
K. Windecker
Confirmation at Sacred Heart Flatonia Sunday
A class of 40 will be confirmed at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Flatonia on Sunday October 16. Archbishop Robert E. Lucey of San Antonio will administer the sacrament.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Flatonia
Robert E. Lucey
San Antonio
Two School Buses Arrive at Moulton ISD
The Moulton Independent School District received two new International school buses on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton Independent
Miss Eugenia Ermis Visits With Ermis Family
Miss Eugenia Ermis, attending college in San Marcos, spent the weekend with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Ermis, here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugenia Ermis
San Marcos
Eugene Ermis
Moulton ISD Sealed Bid Sale Of School Property
The Moulton Independent School District invites sealed bids for four parcels of school property and school buildings in Gonzales and Lavaca Counties. Bids due by October 31, 1949 at 5:00 PM, F. C. Smith’s office, Southern Pacific Depot, Moulton Texas, with 10 percent bid deposit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton Independent School
F. C. Smith
Board of Trustees
Southern Pacific Railroad
Moulton
Texas
Nickel Common
Gonzales County
Gonzales
State of
Wm. Strode League
Anton Culak
Fr. Culak
N. W
S. E
Sam Willard
Nickel C. S. D. No. 4
Gonzales Co
Moulton Independent
Moulton Independent School District
State Board of Education
Southern Pacific
G. G. Fisbeck
Drexel Kills Coral Snake Near Moulton
Louis J. Drexel killed a coral snake about four and a half miles southeast of Moulton on Monday morning. He encountered the snake on the road while on his way to town and brought the reptile to The Favle office where it was exhibited for several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis J. Drexel
Mr. Drexel
Favle
Jalufka Accepts Position With Paul Bright Electric
Miss Jeannette Jalufka daughter of Mr and Mrs Emil Jalufka of Moulton and a Baldwin Business College Yoakum graduate has accepted employment with the Paul Bright Electric Company in San Antonio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emil Jalufka
Moulton
Baldwin Business College
Yoakum
Paul Bright Electric Company
San Antonio
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Della Okrahlik
United States
U. S. Department of Agriculture
St. Joseph School Club Officers
Co. Treas. Konvicka
Eugene Kubenkas
Scout Committee
Moulton Lions
Sgt
Charles Doubrava
Ford Sill
Zion Lutheran Meeting
Dickson Common School No
Lavaca
Said County
A. Ponton
Said
Culak Common
Shiner and
Gonzales Road
Varas
Vares
Winton Colored School
Uniform
Jeannette Jalufka
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