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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1944
Page
1
Lavaca County marks the start of a 120 day compulsory education term for school children aged seven to sixteen. Exemptions include private or parochial students, illness, disabilities, and those living beyond 2.5 miles from a public school with no transportation. Penalties rise from five to twenty five dollars per offense.
Moulton Boy Scouts reported collecting 8000 pounds of waste paper as the campaign ended on September 20. Collections continue with another shipment expected soon to the Uncle Sam collection center. Save all waste paper and give it to the Boy Scouts.
America’s 30,000,000 school children contributing 50 cents a week through war savings stamps have financed 33,100 jeeps at 1,165 dollars each. The effort supports military preparedness and national defense.
The mourning dove season begins this Friday October 20 and runs to December 14. Daily bag limit is 10 with a maximum of 10 in possession. No hunting in game refuges or game preserves. A permit is required to hunt outside your home county. Hunt carefully.
Last week highlighted fire prevention week and urged removal of trash in attics and other areas. It advises inspecting heating systems before cold weather and emphasizes making fire prevention a daily habit to save lives and property.
A call asks residents who have not given to the War Chest Fund to donate within eight days. It stresses the small home front contributions compared to those on battle fronts and urges generosity to push the community over the top in support of the war program.
Party chiefs vie to promise lasting peace as voters weigh candidates. Experts warn both sides may push partisan aims, but the peace plan will reach the Senate regardless of which party wins. History shows politics can derail postwar settlements.
A terse reflection on language and relationships notes that divorce is a product of domestic discord. It mocks self styled optimists and men who boast of control yet chiefly collect payments from partners.
Bernadette Freytag daughter of Mr and Mrs Edgar Freytag celebrated her first birthday anniversary with a party on Wednesday evening October 11. A lamb shaped birthday cake with a pink candle lit served as the centerpiece while thirty five guests enjoyed refreshments and wished her many happy returns.
A. Haas reports 2835 bales of the 1944 cotton crop had been marketed in Moulton by 2:00 PM Wednesday after noon, under the Public Weigher Act.
The eyes of the nation focus on Texas as Democrats feud internally while Republicans seek advantage. Vice presidential nominees Truman and Bricker are scheduled to visit Texas, with Truman in the state last week and Bricker planned to visit next week.
Johnnie Tupa age 24 of Ganado died from injuries in an oil field accident at Pierre near El Campo on October 14. He was born December 29, 1929 near Breslau and later moved to Ganado. Survived by his wife, a son Jimmie, a daughter Sandra, his parents, and five sisters. Burial followed a requiem Mass in Ganado.
Ed Kainer, 56, of near Flatonia, died Tuesday October 10 after a fall from a tree while gathering pecans. Burial was held at Prada Friday. He was well known in Moulton and once a member of the Moulton American Legion Band.
The War Production Board announced authorization of 495,000 shotguns and rifles for farmers, ranchers, and law enforcement agencies. Production will take three to six months to complete.
In a letter to his wife Mrs J D Richter of Fort Worth Captain James Donald Richter reports that he was awarded the Bronze Star for meritorious service in direct support of combat operations. He is the son of Mr and Mrs W K Richter of Moulton and has been in France since the invasion.
Those rating highest were Alice Dvorak Mary Lou Hollan Veraline Ross Mary Pustka Elizabeth Pustka Dorothy Lou Reinhard and Lorene Ammermann At a meeting it was suggested each student write a cheerful letter to Leonard Darilek past secretary now in a sanatorium near San Antonio.
Oak Grove School calls on its community to attend a fundraising meeting at the schoolhouse on Monday October 23 at 8 30 P M for contributions urging all patrons to do their part.
At the last school board meeting Thanksgiving holidays were rescheduled by governor approval to November 30 and December 1. The first six weeks end October 20 with parent reports due October 25. PTA Halloween Carnival on October 28 features fortune teller haunted house graveyard and games. Attendance period began October 9.
Second Lt Edith M Hrneir of the Army Nurse Corps who spent 30 months in the Southwest Pacific area arrived last week to spend her furlough with her parents Mr and Mrs F K Hrneir.
Census reports 9 404 bales of cotton ginned in Lavaca County for the 1944 crop before October 1, down from 11 754 bales by the same date last year.
New residents arrive in Moulton Tuesday including Mr. and Mrs. Slavek Kolar Mrs. John Hofner and her aged father Mr Cinadr 98 They occupy a house recently bought by Mrs Hofner from Mr and Mrs G J Bohnenkamp located near Oak Grove farm area.
Frank Kurtz of Sulphur Park has purchased the Cecilia Simpson place in the northern town area. The former occupants Hugo Glatzert and family have moved to San Antonio.
Mrs. Otto Pilsner of Moulton received souvenirs from New Guinea sent by her husband Pvt. Otto Pilsner. The collection includes a coin bracelet three rings a watch fob and several coins.
Eddie Hans bought a 75 acre farm near Hankhaus from Frank Kurtz. R C Hull purchased a 109 acre farm from the Boehm Estate about two miles west of Moul ton.
Rud Maresh has recovered from a siege of typhus fever and is employed at Mrs. John Berangin here.
The Com munity School Lunch Program at Moulton Public School in cooperation with the War Food Administration will provide lunches for the 1944 45 school year. Meals include meat or substitute vegetables fruit bread and milk with charges or free for eligible children. WFA to reimburse and may supply abundant foods while sponsors handle purchasing labor and facilities. The program aims to improve nutrition and support farmers while expanding access to meals. Since Sept 21 Mrs Frank Wagner directs the local effort serving 80 100 pupils daily with 4 million meals already served nationally last year.
The Evergreen School PTC met on October 5 electing John Sofka president Ad Migl vice president Max Seidenberger secretary Milton Riske treasurer and Sylvia Tupa reporter A lunch followed the meeting The Evergreen Volleyball team opened with a win over Green in their Friday game.
Frank Haas died at his home near Hallettsville Thursday October 5 after a long illness. Burial was held in Catholic Cemetery at Hallettsville Saturday October 7. He was 59 years, 3 months and 18 days old. Survived by nine children including Joe John Hubert Alfons Carl Margaret Hedwig Martha Theresa. four brothers and three sisters. his mother Mrs Anna Haas of Moulton.
The Moulton Parent-Teacher Association voted to sponsor a Halloween Carnival for October 28. At the group’s October meeting President Lloyd Jilek presided and an exhibit by Home Economics girls under Miss Anita Richter was shown.
The Lutheran Church will observe its annual mission festival with morning services at 10 30 and evening services at 8 00 Rev W Wolf of Gonzales will preach at sermons and at 9 30 A M visiting pastor will address Sunday School classes Members are invited to attend all services and bring dinner to Luther Hall at noon Pastor K Windecker urges attendance
Mrs Leo Daniel daughter of Mr and Mrs F C Smith underwent a surgical operation at Renger Hospital in Hallettsville on Thursday October 12. She is getting along nicely.
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