Seventeen Men of Moulton Leave For U S Army Induction Center
Seventeen men from Moulton and nearby areas departed for Fort Sam Houston to join the U S Army induction process this Friday morning. The group includes George Koudelka Louis Rebeck Robert Gehauer William Nagelmueller August Selzer Edwin Kramerbauer Jim Provasek Victor Jemelka Clarence Koape Hubert Hoepfl Edwin Novak Rudie Wagner Alvin Schoenfeld Benedict Kocian Emil J Buss and Emil Bauer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton and Vicinity
United States Army Induction Center
Fort Sam Houston
George Koudelka
Louis Rebecck
Robert Gehauer
Wm Nagelmueller
August Selzer
Edwin Kramerbauer
Jim Provasek
Victor Jemelka
Clarence Koape
Hubert Hoepfl
Edwin Novak
Rudie Wagner
Alvin Schoenfeld
Leslie Haas
Benedict Kocian
Emil J. Buss
Emil Bauer
Election Day Approaches With Senate Races and Amendments
Texas voters head to the polls on Tuesday November 8 for the general election. Democratic primary outcomes largely determine winners as voter interest remains low while five amendments to the state constitution are on the ballot alongside nominees.
Gasoline Rationing Set to Start in Schools
Registration for gasoline rations begins in the nation's schools on November 9 with rationing to take effect November 22. Each private car will be limited to five tires and the government will purchase excess tires.
Emma Fehrenkamp dies in Shiner at 6:30 AM
Mrs. Emma Fehrenkamp nee Matula of Shiner died at Shiner hospital. Funeral services were held Friday night with interment in Shiner City Cemetery. Survived by three sons Cornelius Edgar Harry and daughter in law Mrs. Harry Fehrenkamp of Houston. Husband Walter Fehrenkamp predeceased in 1939. Local attendees from Houlton listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Fehrenkamp
Matula
Shiner
Shiner Hospital
Shiner City
Cornelius
Edgar
Houston
Harry
Sam
California
Harry Fehrenkamp
Walter Fehrenkamp
Houlton
F. T. Fehrenkamp
Louis Fehrenkamp
Eloc. Fehrenkamp
Paul Giesbers
Ed. Boehm Sr
Laura Nieman
R. Valenta
Fred FP. Fehrenkamp
Anton Faltisek
John Havlik
J. R. Matula
Joe Faltisek
Funeral for Mrs. Frank Koenig Held in Floresville
Mrs. Frank Koenig, formerly Ida Priesmeyer of near Moulton, is remembered at a Floresville funeral service attended by Mrs. F. T. Fehrenkamp and the Pundt families. Survived by her husband and twelve children plus many grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Koenig
F. T. Fehrenkamp
Pundt
Id. Pundt
Floresville
Mothers' Club Holds Meeting and Elects Officers
The Catholic Mothers' Club met October 1 and elected officers: Mrs Adolph Ernnis president, Mrs Ervin Oehl secretary, Mrs Lloyd Jack reporter. Membership drive succeeded. proceeds fund janitor and school equipment. A second meeting October 14 named room mothers and featured Father Kopp on the value of Catholic education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adolph E £Rmis
Ervin Oehl
Lloyd Jack
Father Kopp
High School Halloween Carnival Promises Fun for All
Students invite families to a Friday night event on October 30 featuring games, treats, and themed activities. Organizers emphasize a safe, inclusive celebration for the school community.
Mrs Ed Boehm Sr and Marguerite Boehm Visit Yoakum
Mrs Ed Boehm Sr Mrs Blo C Fehrenkamp and Miss Marguerite Boehm were in Yoakum Monday for an informal visit and social call with local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed. Boehm Sr
Blo C. Fehrenkamp
Marguerite Boehm
Mrs Della Williams Visites Here With Mother
Mrs Della Williams of San Antonio is spending the week here with her mother Mrs Ben Schneider. The visit highlights family ties and local hospitality as they enjoy regional sights together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Della Williams
San Antonio
Ben Schneider
Mrs Anton Mueller Travels From Austin to Moulton
Mrs Anton Mueller employed at the Jefferson Hotel in Austin is spending the week in Moulton staying with relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anton Mueller
Jefferson Hotel
Austin
Moulton
Mrs Erna Kotzebue Visits Ramsowers in Mathis
Mrs Erna Kotzebue has returned from Mathis where she visited in the home of Mr and Mrs Irving Ramsower.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erna Kotzebue
Mathis
Irving Ramsower
Notable Texas travel party visits San Antonio
Mr. and Mrs. William Miculka of Moulton and Mr. and Mrs. F R Mergenthaler of Shiner were in San Antonio Sunday. The social group spent the day touring local sites and dining downtown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Miculka
Moulton and
F. R. Mergenthaler
Shiner
San Antonio
Halloween Carnival at High School Friday Night
Watch this paper for further announcements about the Halloween Carnival to be held at the High School on Friday night October 30.
San Antonio visitors Miss Cluiss and Miss Wiseman a weekend
Miss Lucille Cluiss and Miss Evelyn Joy Wiseman from San Antonio spent the weekend visiting home folks and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucille Cluiss
Evelyn Joy Wiseman
San Antonio
Pavlicek Family Visits Anton Svoboda Home
Mr and Mrs John Pavlicek and Mrs Frank Slovak with daughter June Rose of Shiner spent the past Sunday visiting at the Anton Svoboda residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Pavlicek
Frank Slovak
June Rose
Shiner
Anton Svoboda
Emil Beran Promoted to Assistant Foreman at Brookley Field
Emil Beran advances from senior aircraft mechanic to assistant foreman of the Minor Repair Department at Brookley Field in Mobile Alabama. He takes on duties overseeing minor repairs and coordinating maintenance tasks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emil Beran
Brookley Field
Mobile
Alabama
Soldier on furlough visits El Paso friends at Camp Barkeley
Sgt Adolph Heidrich stationed at Camp Barkeley is on furlough and spends part of his leave in El Paso visiting Mae Marl and Rhoades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adolph Heidrich
Camp Barkeley
el Paso
Meg
Marl &. Rhoades
Baursville PTA Elects Officers
Baursville PTA held its first meeting of the 1942 48 term on October 9. John Beck was named president with Chas Sta Vinovha as vice president Mrs Frank Kouba secretary and reporter Alfred Gassmann treasurer. Members renewed memberships and Miss Janszen performed with students. America was sung and a social with a Halloween program is planned for October 30.
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Baursville Pta
John Beck
Chas. Stavinoha
Frank Kouba
Alfred Gassmann
Association
Lions Club Holds Regular Meeting in Moulton
The Moulton Lions Club met at the home economics building with Lion Elo C Fehrenkamp reporting a carnival bank profit of 22305 dollars. The report was accepted and all committees were discharged. Fred Fehrenkamp's transfer to Temple Lions Club was approved. R B Papacek was elected to the board of directors to replace him. Joe Biehunke attended as a guest. The next meeting is scheduled for Thursday November 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton Lions Club
Lion Elo C. Fehrenkamp
Carnival Bank
Lion Fred Fehrenkamp
Moulton
Temple Lions Club
Lion R. B. Papacek
Fred Fehrenkamp
Temple
Joe Biehunke
Moulton FFA Collects Large Scrap Totals and Election
The Moulton FFA reports 89,000 pounds of scrap collected with ongoing efforts. A Sweetheart election opens Monday with four candidates Teene Rosenauer Edith Kubenka Golleen Febreankamp and Kram. Voting boxes placed downtown and at the school house with polling ending Friday at 10 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton
FFA
Teene Rosenauer
Edith Kubenka
Golleen
Former Moulton Resident Dies In New Orleans
Frank Mikulik a former Moulton resident who had lived in New Orleans for about twenty years died there last week Wednesday from lockjaw He is survived by his widow and several children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Mikulik
Moulton
New Orleans
Lockjaw
Notable visitors from Victoria on business last week
G. J. Bohnenkamp F. P. Raab Fred Selzer and Paul Ammermann were in Victoria last week Thursday on business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. J. Bohnenkamp
F. P. Raab
Fred Selzer
Paul Ammer
Mann
Victoria
Schoenberg Family Weekend Visit in Corpus Christi
Mr and Mrs Philip Schoenberg and their baby Cynthia of Corpus Christi spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs F G Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip Schoenberg
Cynthia
Corpus Christi
F. G., Smith
Fehrenkamp and Novosad Attend Guadalupe Firemen District Convention
Victor O Fehrenkamp and Bill Novosad of Moulton attended the Guadalupe Firemen's Association district convention held in San Marcos on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas State Teachers Association
Victor O. Fehrenkamp
Bill Novosad
Moulton
Guadalupe Firemen’s Association
San Marcos
Granddaughter visits East Bernard teachers family home
Miss Alice Vondrak a teacher at East Bernard High School visited the home of her grandparents Mr and Mrs Anton Svoboda over the past weekend in a family gathering noted by local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Vondrak
East Bernard High School
Anton Svoboda
Tax Collectors Here Tuesday and Wednesday
Lavaca county tax collectors John L. Smolik Ernst Schultz and John Rohan were in Moulton on Tuesday and Wednesday collecting state and county taxes for the current year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John L. Smolik
Ernst Schultz
John Rohan
Lavaca County
Shiner Red Cross Opens Surgical Dressings Room
A Red Cross work room will be opened in Shiner to make surgical dressings under instructors Mrs. Thomas Hughs and Mrs. Ernest Hajek. They will attend a dressing institute at Hallettsville before starting. Mrs. K. G. Buske says Shiner’s 200 kit quota is complete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiner
Red Cross
Thomas Hughs
Ernest Hajek
Hallettsville
K. G. Buske
Soldiers Comfort Kids
Pagel Family Visits Moulton After Hallettaville Trip
Mr Otto Pagel and family of Hallettaville visited Moulton Monday to handle business and call on Mr and Mrs Emil Darilek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Pagel
Hallettaville
Moulton
Emil Darilek
Weekend visit of Aschenbeck family to Yorktown hosts
Mr and Mrs George Aschen beck and children Weldon and Irma along with Sylvester Muebistein spent the weekend visiting Mr and Mrs Henry W Flessner in Yorktown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Aschenbeck
Weldon and
Irma
Sylvester Muebistein
Yorktown
Henry W. Flessner
Family party visits Canada with Kubena kin
Mr and Mrs Ignac Jalufka and family along with Mr and Mrs Carl Lockstedt and their children and Mr and Mrs Emil Jalufka traveled Sunday to Canada to visit Mr and Mrs John Kubena for a family outing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ignac Jalufka
Carl Lockstedt
Emil Jalufka
Canada
John Kubena
Farewell Party For Alvin Schoenfeld Before Army Departure
A farewell gathering was hosted at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Otto Pilsner for Alvin Schoenfeld who will depart for the army on Friday October 23. Attendees enjoyed dinner and dancing during the event.
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Alvin Schoenfeld
Otto Pilsner
Kingsville visitors from the Michalee family
Mr and Mrs Frank Michalee and their baby from Kingsville spent several days visiting home folks and friends. Mr Michalee works with the agriculture section of the state college at Kingsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Michalee
Baby
Kingsville
Mr. Michalee
State College At
Mrs. Ernst Laygun Undergoes Surgery at Shiner Hospital
Mrs. Ernst Laygun of near Moulten underwent a surgical operation at Shiner Hospital on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernst Laygun
Near Moulten
Shiner Hospital
Fehrenkamp Kotzebue Nieman Visit Blo Meyer in Ellinger
Mr and Mrs F T Fehren kamp Mrs Erna Kotzebue and Mrs Eena Nieman visited Mr and Mrs Blo Meyer in Ellinger Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. T. Fehrenkamp
Erna Kotzebue
Eena Nieman
Blo Meyer
Ellinger
Koester Couple Visit Moulton Parents on Business
Mr and Mrs H F Koester of Seguin spent last week Thursday in Moulton visiting his parents Mr and Mrs Henry Koester and attending to business matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. F. Koester
Seguin
Moulton
Henry Koester
Pilot Taylor Bichunko Solo Cross Country Flight
Staff Sgt. Pilot Taylor Bichunko, based in Las Vegas Nevada, made a telephone call to his parents from Paso on Saturday morning during a cross country flight. He now has over 700 flying hours to his credit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor Bichunko
Las Vegas
Nevada
Paso
Bichunko
Local Groups Plan Veterans Service At High School Auditorium
Mou ton Lions Club and city organizations met at the high school auditorium to outline a November 11 service honoring local men in U S service. The program includes Colors, prayer, band and choir selections, an address by Lt Col Sam DeVall of Foster Field, and other musical numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mouton Lions Club
Lions Club
American Legion
Sam DeVall
Foster Field
Moulton Women’s Home Demonstration Club Meets for Harvest Canning
The Moulton club met at Mrs. Frank Kouba’s home on October 14 with 14 members present and 3 absent. They canned 446 quarts of fruits and vegetables, two visitors joined increasing membership to 19, and officer elections named Mrs. Joe Jangbauer as president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton Women’s Home Demonstration Club
Frank Kouba
America
Joe Jangbauer
Herbert Hoepfl
Willie Hoepf Jr
Governor Stevenson Proclaims Navy Day
Texas Governor Coke Stevenson issues a proclamation designating October 26 as Navy Day and urges Texans to honor sea forces by buying war bonds and stamps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coke Stevenson
Moulton PTA Halloween Carnival at High School
The Moulton High School PTA sponsors a Halloween carnival at the high school on Friday night October 80. The club works for your children and invites attendance to show appreciation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton Pta
Moulton High School
PTA
Eagle Staff Man Enlists for Army
Clarence Knape longtime Eagle staff member and makeup and job award man at The Eagle office left for Fort Sam Houston Friday to join the armed forces after finishing high school locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Knape
Eagle Office
Fort Sam Houston
Armed Forces
Yoakum Farmers Gather Peanuts
Yoakum Oct 17 reports peanut harvest in the Yoakum area is good with an expected yield of 700 tons valuing farmers about $350,000. Grade 1 peanuts rise to $139 per ton, up $8, and farmers estimate net about $26 per acre.
Varsity Speech Squad Opens Debates With Women Speakers
Austin Oct 21 17 female UT students elected to Forensica join the varsity speech squad marking UTs first women debaters. The group contests intercollegiate debates with several colleges and maintains a year long contest with four mens debating societies. Noted members include Mary Katherine Welhausen Yoakum and Maureen Koether Shiner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas
University of Texas
Forensica
Forensics
Mary Katherine Welhausen
Yoakum
Maureen Koether
Shiner
Moulton FFA Boys Attend Training School
In Seguin High School an officer training session occurred the same day. Attendees included Gene Boehm president Mathew Butschek secretary Rudolph Jahn treasurer Paul Tyler parliamentarian and Roland Welff reporter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton Ffa
FFA
Paul Tyler
Roland Welff
Seguin High School
Gene Boehm
Mathew Butschek
Rudolph Jahn
Moulton Man’s Uncle Dies At Ellinger
C. W. Meyer of Ellinger died last week at age 80 years 3 months and 26 days. Funeral services were attended by relatives including Mrs. George Baur of Moulton and others. Burial followed in LaGrange Cemetery.
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George Baur
Herbert A. Fiedler
F. J. Helweg
C. W. Meyer
Ellinger
LaGrange
Meyer
Moulton
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U.S. Army Induction Center
Peo SS
Southwest Texas State Teachers College of San Marcos
State Department of Health
Mothers’ Club
Catholic Mothers’ Club
Shiner Red Cross Room
U. S
Moulton Women's Home Demonstration Club
Rudie Brueggemann
Miss Pfeifer
Hugo Tisbeck
Stevenson
Eagle
Army
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