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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1947
Page
1
In Moulton the Lions Club American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post back a town Christmas program for children. The Moulton Independent School District calls a November 4 election on a maintenance tax increase to fund schools and inspire community growth.
Ground breaking ceremonies were held at Columbus for the Mansfield Memorial library. Late Congressman J. J. Mansfield donated the site and willed his private library to the institution. The 22 by 36 foot concrete tile building will cost about $5,000.
William Miculka C Orts Donald Bunting Rudy Kubenka and F W Dibble attended a Cuero Masonic Order gathering Tuesday night. A San Antonio police degree team conferred the Master Mason's Degree with representation from 43 Texas lodges and eight out of state lodges.
Washington Oct 21 The Adjutant General announced that Christmas packages for Army personnel stationed overseas should be mailed between October 15 and November 15. The period aims to ensure packages arrive just before or during the holiday season.
Mr and Mrs August Welfl announce the birth of a daughter named Marjorie Gay born Sunday October 19 at 2 A M in Shiner hospital weighing 9 pounds 4 ounces.
Mr. and Mrs. Emil J. Jaluska and Mr. and Mrs. Eugene W. Biehunke were in San Antonio last week Tuesday on business.
Waelder High School students Eva Richardson John nie Autry Martha Tomlinson and Doris Hallmark called The Eagle office inviting staff to the Waelder carnival on Friday October 24. The queen carnival is scheduled for 8 30 PM in the Waelder High School gym.
The Moulton Lions Club announces its annual corn show with a date yet to be set. Committee heads include William Lee Young as chair and Frank Meyer with Johnnie Kubenka on the planning group. The club reports a $720 net from the recent carnival and notes a Christmas program partnership with the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars. E. E. Darilek joins the Lions as a new member.
The Catholic School Club hosted a lunch and game party at the parish hall. It yielded a profit of 228.42 dollars and expresses thanks to all donors and helpers, with special mention to the Etlingers for a blanket donation.
A meeting will be held in the District Court Room in Hallettsville on Saturday morning October 25 at 10 o clock to organize a local unit of the Texas State Teachers Association. All members are urged to be present.
O A Arnim Mrs A C Rehmet and Miss Velma Reh met spent the week end in the name of Mr and Mrs E O Arnim during a social visit.
The Lavaca County A and M Club presented a wreath to the Rudolph Jahn family after Mr. Jahn's death. Rudolph Jahn Jr., a student at the college, is mentioned as part of the obituary context. Roland Weffl Bill Batey and Ben Sustr delivered the wreath. Also noted are Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kula and Phyllis visiting from Gettysburg South Dakota to attend funeral services for Mrs. Augusta Filipp held on Thursday October 16.
Funeral services for John Schuetz, who died October 14 at Shiner Hospital, were held October 17 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Oak Grove. Interment was in Moulton Catholic Cemetery. Survived by wife Anna, son Albert, daughter Bertha, brother H. A. Schuetz of Flatonia, and sister Mrs. Louise Walla of Flatonia.
A Lions Clubs zone meeting was held in Moulton at Story Cafe Tuesday night with Walter Richter of San Marcos as zone chairman. Representatives from Gonzales LaGrange and Moulton attended. a chicken dinner preceded discussions noted as beneficial to attendees.
The Moulton Independent School District board ordered a maintenance tax and bond election for November 4 in a special session on October 15. Voters will decide on a 1 dollar per 100 valuation maintenance tax, assuming and paying prior bonds, and issuing 20 000 in bonds over 20 years for school buildings. J L Meyer presides as election judge with Walter Haas and Anton Palitza as clerks at the city office polls from 8 AM to 7 PM.
The Star of Saugerties urges parents to curb child fire deaths citing 6000 under-five fatalities annually from home accidents. It endorses National Board of Fire Underwriters tips: supervise children, keep hazards away, ban bonfires, avoid inflammable clothing, and evacuate before calling 911.
Marie Zapletal born Kolar in Czechoslovakia died October 15 at 10 pm in Moulton after a brief illness. Funeral held October 17 at St Joseph’s Church with burial in Moulton Catholic Cemetery. Surviving husband Frank Zapletal five children sister and brother in law and 16 grandchildren.
Evergreen School pupils organized a 4 H Club for the 1947 48 term with eligible boys and girls joining. Officers include President Adella Mikes Vice President Gertrude Michalec Secretary Eugene Laqua Treasurer Marlene Nell Migl Reporter Elaine Kleihege and program committee Caroline Michalec George Roznovsky Benedict Mikes. The Boys and Girls Clubs will meet with the county agent and home demonstration agent at the same time with approval from Mr. Lindsey the county agent. The club aims to be strong and active with planned activities for a successful year.
The Freshman Class held its regular meeting Monday October 20 and chose blue and white as class colors with the red rose as the flower. Edgar Ducho was elected to serve as servant at arms.
The following served as pall bearers at the funeral of Mrs. Augusta Filipp: John W. Adolph Filipp, John W. Fulkerson, Chauncey Hull, John Havlik, Frank Meyer, Albert Diouhy and John Vasek.
Mr and Mrs Joe Holub celebrated their silver wedding anniversary with a Nuptial High Mass officiated by Rev Joseph Kopp. Friends and relatives gathered at the family home for supper and a tiered cake featured a silver miniature couple. Gifts were given and well wishes extended for many more happy years.
The Home Demonstration Club met at Mrs. Joe Jungbauer's home on October 10 with the president presiding. Ten members attended. County Agent could not attend due to her mother’s death. New officers were elected for the coming year. The next meeting is set for October 29 at Mrs. Jim Hoepfl’s home. visitors are welcome.
The junior class met October 20 with Rose Nell Orts presiding. Beatrice Flessner was nominated as junior candidate for Sports Queen. Candidates from each class were chosen, with the crown to be awarded November 17 in a coronation attended by the court and guests.
Mr and Mrs Clyde Ward and son David of Austin are spending their vacation in the home of Mr and Mrs Edmund Kram with courtesy hospitality and a family visit context noted.
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