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Moulton Eagle

Location

Moulton, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1943

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Registration Centers for War Ration Book No 4 in Lavaca County

The article lists 19 centers across Lavaca County for War Ration Book No 4 registration on October 21 22 and 23. It notes registration is tied to school districts for ration book delivery and names the centers with the respective districts including Moulton Shiner Hallettsville Yoakum Sweet Home Moravia Komensky Witting Wied Hackberry Sublime Charlottenburg Breslau Oak Grove Koerth Ezzell Vienna Klimatek Hope Seclusion and Providence City Gandy Bend.

Moulton Baursville Dickson Evergreen Culak Shiner Green Burjes Kopecky Boundary Line Midina Beasley Sunset Hallettsville Koerth

United War Chest Campaign Urges Citizens to Give

The United War Chest drive asks every financially able citizen to contribute. The appeal notes war-driven need is greater than ever and urges broad support to help all in need.

United War Chest

Housewives to Register for War Ration Book Four

Women must bring War Ration Book Three to register for War Ration Book Four from October 21 to 23. No new book will be issued to anyone who cannot show the No. 3 book.

Pay Your Poll Tax to Exercise Voting Privilege Next Year

Citizens are urged to pay poll taxes to exercise voting rights next year. The notice stresses the duty of Americans to vote and help choose leaders for upcoming offices and terms.

Moulton High Band Plans Victory Concert Series

The Moulton High School Band plans a series of victory concerts this school year. Last year $45,000 in war bonds and stamps were sold at band concerts, and the group hopes to help the war effort again this year.

Moulton

New butter spreads made from cottonseed oil for desert troops

Fortified butter using hydrogenated cottonseed oil flakes allows spreadable butter in hot desert campaigns. Cans and jars resist melting at high temperatures, remaining non rancid hundreds of miles from refrigeration.

Cotton output in 1943 declines from 1942 figures

Department of Agriculture estimates U S cotton production at 11 478 000 bales for 1943, down from 12 824 000 bales last year. Through October 1, ginnings reach 5 757 020 bales versus 5 006 307 bales a year earlier.

United States Department of Agriculture

World leaders confer on war problems in Moscow

Secretary of State Cordell Hull, British Foreign Minister Anthony Eden, and Russian Foreign Minister Molotov meet in Moscow this week to discuss war problems. The three chiefs Franklin D Roosevelt, Winston Churchill, and Joseph Stalin await the conference outcome with concern and anticipation.

Cordell Haul Anthony Eden Great Britain Molitov Russia Franklin Delano Roosevelt Winston Churchill Joseph Statlin

Campaign to raise war chest gains Texans support

Moulton backs war fund drive as residents rally for the United War Chest goal of 1750 dollars. The community shows readiness to meet the target before the closing date, with everyone eager to contribute a Texans' share.

Moulton United War Chest

Registration for War Ration Book No 4 Opens at Moulton High

Registration for War Ration Book No 4 starts Thursday at 1 P M at Moulton High School Gymnasium and runs through Friday and Saturday. Friday and Saturday hours are 9 A M to 12 M and 1 to 5 P M. Bring Ration Book No 3 to be eligible. If you miss registration you will not receive Book No 4 for 30 or 60 days.

Moulton High School

Ensign Papacek Addresses Moulton High Students

Ensign Arnold R. Papacek spoke to the Moulton High School student body on Friday morning October 16. He recounted wartime experiences and urged support for the United War Chest and the American Red Cross, and promoted buying war bonds and stamps.

Arnold R. Papacek Moulton High School United War Chest American Red Cross

Mrs. C. O. Riske and daughter visit Moulton relatives

Mrs. C. O. Riske of Hallattsville and her daughter Mrs F. J. Bittner Jr. of Fintonia visited relatives and friends in Moulton last Friday.

C. O. Riske Hallattsville F. J. Bittner Jr Fintonia Moulton

Report Cards Due Friday October 29

The first six weeks period ends this week at Moulton Public Schools with good progress by most pupils. A revised report form will be used to report progress to parents. Due to War Ration Book Four registration reports will be issued Friday October 29. Parents should review sign and return promptly.

Moulton

Seminary Entry for Local Youth at Columbus Ohio

Arnold Windecker of Moulton has entered the Lutheran seminary in Columbus Ohio for theological studies. He is the son of Rev and Mrs K Windecker and his father serves as pastor of the local Lutheran church.

Arnold Windecker Moulton Columbus Ohio K. Windecker Rev. Windecker

Des Moines Officer Visits Home Folks

Sgt Mary Steinocher from Des Moines Iowa visited hometown friends last weekend sharing stories and greetings with family and neighbors during a brief return home.

Mary Steinocher Des Moines Iowa

S. Sgt. Visits Here by Fort Sam Houston

Staff Sgt. Anton Schoenfeld of Fort Sam Houston San Antonio spent several days visiting relatives and friends in the area.

Anton Schoenfeld Fort Sam Houston San Antonio

Raab Receives Good Conduct Bar

Sergeant Erwart A. Raab of Houston earns the Good Conduct bar. He is the son of Mr and Mrs F P Raab of Moulton.

Sgt Erwart A. Raab Houston F. P. Raab Moulton

Returned Soldier Dan Morse Heads Home to Wisconsin

Cpl. Dan Morse, who spent the week here with his family, returned Sunday morning to Madison Wisconsin to resume duties.

Cpl Dan Morse Madison Wisconsin

Attend Area Meeting Held At Beeville

President Rudolph Jahn Jr and area treasurer Genie Boehm attended an area meeting in Beeville on Saturday. Boehm and four officers prepared a work program for 86 Area X chapters. James Jilek bought a registered Jersey heifer from Lloyd Henderson's herd at Schulenburg.

Rudolph Jahn Jr Genie Boehm Beeville Genie Moulton Young Boehm Gist Texas A. & IL Kingsville James Jilek FFA Lloyd Henderson Schulenburg James

John Baros Undergoes Surgery At Legion Hospital

John Baros of this place underwent a surgical operation at Legion Hospital in Legion Texas on October 7. He is recovering well and expected to come home on November 10.

John Baros Legion Hospital Legion, Texas

Gonzales County Cotton Ginnings Fall Yead Stronger Than Last Year

A total of 6,167 bales of cotton was ginned in Gonzales County from this year’s growth prior to October 1, compared with 6,659 bales ginned for the same date last year.

Gonzales County

Texas Short News Briefs Highlight Agriculture and Oil Stats

Texas turkey growers project 3 750 000 birds this year. National 4 H Club Achievement Week runs November 6 to 14. Texas reports 103 000 4 H members and an expected 16 800 000 cases of grapefruit. By October 16, 1 723 oil or gas wells were completed, down from 2 667 a year earlier.

Texas

Major Heger Returns to Wilmington After Alaska Post

Mejor Frank Heger arrives in Wilmington Delaware following a brief visit with relatives and friends. He had been stationed in Alaska for some time.

Mejor Frank Heger Wilmington Delaware Mejor Heger Alaska

Sergeant Edward D Darilek Promoted in Europe

Sergeant Edward d Darilek of the United States Army in Europe has been promoted to staff sergeant. He is the son of Mrs Albina Darilek of near Moulton.

Edward d. Darilek United States Europe Albina Darilek Near Moulton

Local Soldier Emil Anders Receives Discharge

Emil Anders nephew of Ad Anders returns from the South Pacific war theatre after thirteen months in New Caledonia and Australia. He has received his discharge from service.

Emil Anders Ad. Anders South Pacific War Theatre New Caledonia Australia

Local social visit roundup in Brenham and area

Mr. and Mrs. Willey Stem and son Alva of Waco spent the week end with Mr. and Mrs. Morris S. Webb. Viadike Boehm Margarite Boehm of Moulton and Mrs. Robert Harris of LaGrange were in Brenham Thursday evening. Jesse Behmer and family and Mrs J S DeShong of Sherman staying with Mr. and Mrs. Vince Rehmer and relatives. Carl Guthier and family of Richmond and Pfc. Roland Guthier of Ellington Field and Esther Haas of Houston visited earlier in the week.

Willey Stem and Son Alva Waco Morris S. Webb Viadike Boehm Marguerite Boehm Moulton Robert Harris LaGrange Brenham Jesse Behmer J.S. DeShong Sherman Vince Rehmer Carl Guthier Richmond Pfc Roland Guthier Ellington Field Esther Haas Houston

Houston man joins Goodyear after weekend visit

James T. Jaeggi of Houston visited his parents Mr. and Mrs. J T Jaeggli over the weekend. He has accepted employment with the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company in Houston.

James T. Jaeggi Houston J. T. Jaeggli James Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company

Ensign Papacek Heads to New York for Orders

Ensign Arnold R. Papacek left Saturday night for New York after a visit with his parents Mr and Mrs R B Papacek. He served in the North African campaign last summer and now awaits further orders.

Arnold R. Papacek Mrs R. B. Papacek New York Ensign Papacek

Local Families Visit Pusterovsky and Mieulka Homes

Mr and Mrs M S Nelson and children Mrs Mary Miculka and Vladike Miculka of Beaumont Charles Lange Jr of Houston Mr and Mrs Henry Miculka Miss Marjorie Miculka and Mrs Harold Lloyd of San Antonio and Mr and Mrs Frank Miculka of Flatonia were guests of Mr and Mrs A J Pusterovsky and son and Mr and Mrs William Mieulka last Sunday

M. S. Nelson Mary Miculka Vladike Miculka Beaumont Charles Lange Jr Houston Henry Miculka Marjorie Miculka Harold Lloyd San Antonio Frank Miculka Flatonia A. J. Pusterovsky Willam Mieulka

Navy Day Proclaimed In Texas On October 27

Governor Coke Stevenson proclaims October 27 Navy Day in Texas urging gratitude for the Navy and urging Texans to support the effort by buying war bonds and stamps. Navy League sponsors programs in schools and civic groups to educate youth about the occasion.

Coke Stevenson Texas Texa Navy League

School Library Fund Cakewalk At High School

A cakewalk for the benefit of the school library was held in the high school gym Friday evening. Music was provided by Anita Windecker JaNell Pietach and Arlene Biehunke. Receipts totaled 51 dollars. Library staff members Irma Aschenbeck Jerry Faltisek Ben Johnson Kenwood Liqua James Jilek Albert Meyer Henry Schoenfeld Dorothy Meyer Rosalie Lukosvsky Viasta Greive and Gladys Ceryenka collected the funds.

Anita Windecker JaNell Pietach Arlene Biehunke Irma Aschenbeck Jerry Faltisek Ben Johnson Kenwood Liqua James Jilek Albert Meyer Henry Schoenfeld Dorothy Meyer Rosalie Luksovsky Viasta Greive Gladys Ceryenka

Jones Provides Cotton Acreage Rule In War Food Letter

War Food Administrator Marvin Jones says farmers with small excess over quotas may obtain loans on their crop and not be penalized. If acreage is knowingly overplanted beyond allotment, conservation payments and loans are denied in the reply to Rep. Lindley Beckworth of Texas.

Washington, Qct Marvin Jones Lindley Beckworth Texas Jones

Knesek Buys Bohnenkamp Place on Highway 95

Louis Knesek of Corpus Christi becomes owner of the G. J. Bohnenkamp property on Highway 95. Mr and Mrs Koeser, residents of Corpus Christi for the past year, occupied the place Sunday.

Louis Knesek Corpus Christi G. J. Bohnenkamp Place Highway 95 Mrs. Koeser

Lavaca County Cotton Report Shows Slight Increase in 1943

Lavaca County ginned 11 764 bales of cotton for the 1943 season through October 1 compared with 11 485 bales on the same date last year.

Lavaca

Golden Wedding Observed for Lehne Couple

Mrs. C. A. Lahne and daughters Peggy Jean and Jo attended the golden wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs. Louis Lehne at Fredericksburg on Sunday.

C. A. Lahne Peggy Jean Jo Aon Louis Lehne Fredericksburg

Cotton Crop Drought Cuts Texas Output By 188000 Bales

Drought during the summer reduced Texas cotton production this year by about 188000 bales compared with last year, causing notable deterioration in the crop.

Texas

Mrs D Ammerman Undergoes Surgery at Shi Ner Hospital

Mrs D Ammerman underwent a surgical operation at Shiner Hospital Monday. She is doing nicely.

Mre. D. Ammerman Shiner Hospital

Truck Line Owner Killed Near Flatonia

Robert Leslie Surles, 40, owner of Surlès Motor Freight Lines, was killed instantly in an automobile accident near Flatonia while en route to San Antonio with a mechanic to repair a broken down truck. His associates provided the details in a message to his family.

Houston Robert Leslie Surles Sarles Motor Freight Lines Flatonia Surles San Antonio

Moulton Boy Wounded In Action

Mrs. Carlton Johnson of Houston formerly of Moulton forwards a postal telegram from the Adjutant General Washington informing that Sgt Gordon Ware was seriously wounded in action on September 9 in the North African Area. The telegram says further reports on his condition will follow.

Carlton Johnson Houston Moulton B. F. Ware Adjutant General Washington Sgt Gordon Ware

Birth announced for Harvey Batey home in Luling

A girl was born Sunday morning October 17 at Temple hospital to Sgt and Mrs Harvey Batey of Luling. The mother is Ruby Guest of Luling and the father is Ed Batey of Moulton.

Harvey Batey Luling Temple Hospital Ruby Guest Ed, Batey Moulton

Paulus to Broadcast on KVIC and KVLC to Support War Chest

District Attorney Henry S. Paulus of Yoakum will speak over Station KVIC in Victoria Friday October 22 at 7 PM in support of the United War Chest campaign now under way.

Henry S. Paulus Yoakum KVIC Victoria United War Chest

Mrs Wilhelmina Marquart Buried at Rutersville

Funeral services for Mrs. Wilhelmina Marquart aged 100 years 7 months 19 days were held at Rutersville near La Grange last week Thursday. She leaves 184 descendants.

Wilhelmina Marquart Rutersville la Grange

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ESPOR South Texas Enters Lutheran Seminary Columbus, Ohio Sgt. Steinocher Heger Goodyear Co Moulton Boy Gladdens Paulus KVLC Mrs. Marquart
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