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Newspaper

Moulton Eagle

Location

Moulton, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1945

Page

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Four Lions Honor Regular Attendance With Pins at Moulton Club

Four members of the Moulton Lions Club received pins for regular attendance at meetings over the past year. Elo Fehrenkamp, club president and town mayor, presented the pins to Lee Jarosek, Lloyd Jilek, William Miculka, and Roy Kotzebue, at a meeting where guests John C. Williams and Burl Phy attended. The editor noted cooperative health efforts and local civic items including air marking and Victory Loan quotas.

Moulton Lions Club Jeanette Jaluska Evelyn Pilsntz Lions Lee Jarosek Lloyd Jilek William Miculka Roy Kotzebue Elo C. Fehrenkamp Lion Elo Fehrenkamp Civil Air Patrol Moulton Lion Fehrenkamp Lavaca County John C. Williams Pacific Area Burl Phy Sam and Will Moore Public Schools

Private planes in reach of 1950s U S cities

The text says the United States could have at least 500,000 private, commercial and military planes in active service by 1950. It notes a billion dollar airport program proposed by the Civil Aeronautics Authority for towns under 5,000 population.

Civil Aeronautics Authority

Moulton Lions Club Carnival Boosts Service Fund

The Moulton Lions Club added more than $400 to its service fund at the recent carnival. The club thanks all who helped and plans to use the money for community benefiting projects.

Moulton Lions Club

Halloween Carnival at Public School Campus

Moulton PTA invites the public to the annual Halloween Carnival at the public school campus Saturday night. An interesting program is planned. The PTA remains active in school work and seeks generous patronage from the public.

Moulton Pta PTA

Campaign for Victory Bond Drive Opens October 29

The Eagle this week presents a two page supplement urging citizens to support the Victory Bond drive starting October 29. The page carries the title For Peace and Prosperity and includes names of supporters who helped prepare the announcement.

the Eagle

Uncle Sam’s War Expenditures Since 1812 Tallies Big Sum

The piece notes that U S war outlays since 1812 total 354 767 700 000 and argues the immense expense could have funded homes for all Americans. It adds Uncle Sam acted repeatedly to defend the American way of life, implying tradeoffs in national spending.

Uncle Sam United States

Texas Retail Stores Count by Type in 1930s

The University of Texas Bureau of Business Research reports 85,249 retail stores in Texas from 1930 to 1940. Of these, 79,453 are independent, 4,910 are chain stores, and 886 are listed as other types.

Texas University of Texas Bureau of Business Research

New 1946 Ford On Display Here Friday

Lee Jarosek local Ford dealer announces the new 1946 Ford Car will be on display in his salesroom Friday October 26. Features include a 114 inch wheelbase forward styling with stainless steel grille restyled parking lights wider hood new hood ornament and larger streamlined look, rear stabilizer for steadier curves and improved control, thinner multi leaf springs for smoother ride with full passenger load.

Lee Jarosek Mr. Jarosek Ford

Rudolph Vivial Buried Here

Rudolph Vivial longtime Moulton businessman died in Schulenburg Sunday October 14 at his son Gus Vivial home. Burial was in Moulton Cemetery Tuesday afternoon with Rev. A C Peterson conducting services. Survived by two sons Robert and Gus of Schulenburg a brother Mathias of Redland California a sister Mrs Mary Schlebach near Schulenburg and two grandsons Bobby and James Vivial.

Aud Vivial Moulton Schulenburg Gus Vivial A. C. Peterson Robert Mathias Vivial Redland California Mary Schlebach Near Schulenburg Bobby James Vivial

Old Moulton Baptist Church Services

Sunday services at Old Moulton Baptist Church include Sunday School at 10 00 A M directed by Mrs Pren Lockwell, Morning Worship at 10 50 A M with the sermon Meeting the Obligations of Today's Challenge, and Evening Gospel Hour at 7 00 P M with gospel songs and chorus and the sermon Serious Certainties.

Pren Lockwell

Pavlas Rothbauer Wedding Held in Moulton

Miss Antoinette Pavlas and Cpl Alvin Rothbauer united in marriage at the Catholic Church in Moulton with Rev Joseph Kopp officiating. The couple, both from near Moulton, celebrate with a family dinner and a free wedding dance at Herman Park Hall with Frank Migl orchestra.

Antoinette Pavlas Cpl Alvin Rothbauer Moulton Joseph Kopp Anton Pavlas Near Moulton Frank Rothbauer United States Army Herman Park Hall Frank Migl

Colder Weather Brings Record Chill and Dust Storm

The coldest weather of the season hit Tuesday morning with a 46 degree reading. A cold front reached the area late Sunday afternoon as northerly winds gusted and dust swept through the region.

Legion Dance at Herman Park Hall Sunday Night

American Legion Post 392 announces a dance at Herman Park Hall Sunday night. Devotees of poetry of motion are invited to attend.

Geier-Merrem American Legion Herman’Park Hall

Mission Festival at Zion Lutheran Church October 28

Zion Lutheran Church hosts its annual mission festival on Sunday October 28 with Chaplain C A Lehne preaching in the morning and Rev Wm Loeske of Gonzales in the evening. Morning service with holy communion begins at 10 o'clock and the夜 services at 7 30 in the American language.

Zion Lutheran Church C. A. Lehne Wm. Loeske Gonzales

Dewey Wood Visits Relatives in Moulton

Dewey Wood of Jonzales traveled to Moulton to visit relatives and friends during the past weekend.

Dewey Wood Jonzales Moulton

Mrs Knape to Houston to be with ill sister

Mrs O F Knape travels to Houston to be with her sister Mrs Henry Ruegg who is ill. Mr Joe Brazda and family of Needville spent Monday visiting Mr and Mrs F A Koncaba.

O. F. Knape Houston Henry Ruegg Joe Brazda Needville F. A. Koncaba

Boy Fractures Arm in Fall at Home Near Moulton

Jodie Lee Gold nine year old son of Mr and Mrs Jodie Gold residing north of Moulton fractured his right elbow after falling from a swing at his home. The injured arm is mending nicely.

Jodie Lee Gold Jodie Gold Moulton

Local visit recaps and small town ties in Westhoff area

Mrs Wm Jaluska and Misses Annie Jurach and Carrie Nolate of Westhoff were guests of Mrs R Valenta Sunday. Kathleen Schulte and Benjamin Schulte spent Sunday in Yoakum visiting Frank Machae and Adolph Hempel Jr. Kathleen Schulte spent days in San Antonio with C R McNeill Olga West and Benjamin Schulte. Jarlyne Jaroszewski daughter of Mr and Mrs Leo Jaroszewski has accepted a position at J C Penny Dept Store Cuero Texas.

Kathleen Schulte Benjamin Schulte Yoakum Frank Machae Adolph Hempel Jr San Antonio C. R. McNeill Olga West Jarlyne Jaroszewski Leo Jaroszewski J.C. Penny Dept Cuero, Texas

English Teacher Burl Phy Joins Moulton Public School

Burl Phy, recently discharged from the armed forces, has accepted a position on the Moulton Public School faculty as English teacher. He hails from Tennessee.

Burl Phy Armed Forces Moulton Public School Tennessee

Seguin Defeats Yoakum 7 to 6 In Friday Night Football

Moulton fans attended the Seguin versus Yoakum game at Yoakum Friday night where Seguin edged Yoakum 7 to 6. The close score highlighted a tense defensive effort and local enthusiasm for high school football.

Moulton Seguin-Yoakum Yoakum Seguin

Halloween Carnival At Moulton High School Campus

Moulton PTA schedules a Halloween carnival at the high school campus this Saturday with games fishpond graveyard house of horrors and refreshments. Yoakum High School Band will perform at 5 PM and again at the carnival. proceeds go to the PTA fund.

House of Horrors Yoakum High School Rebecca Hutson PTA

Hospital updates from Renger Hospital Hallettsville

The column reports several patients at Renger Hospital in Hallettsville. Mrs Elmer E Eberhardt recently had a tonsillectomy. Mrs G G Fisbeck underwent a major operation last week. Viola Fehrenkamp underwent a serious operation Sunday. Frank Biehunko had a tonsillectomy recently.

Elmer E. Eberhardt Renger Hospital Hallettsville G. G. Fisbeck Viola Fehrenkamp Frank Biehunko

Clothes Drive for War Sufferers Opens Donations

People may donate clothing for women and children to aid war sufferers overseas by dropping items at the Catholic Parish Hall before November 15.

Local Soldier Reassigned From Yoakum to Fort Sam Houston

Pfe Bob Hempel from Yoakum left Tuesday for Fort Sam Houston for reassignment. Miss Kathleen Schulte and Benjamin Schulte accompanied Bob back.

Pfe Bob Hempel Yoakum Fort Sam Houston Kathleen Schulte Benjamin Schulte Bob Back

Livingston Gets New Schools Chief from Cernosek

Mrs. Stanley F. Cernosek redirects the Moulton Eagle to Livingston. Mr. Cernosek accepts the principalship of Livingston public schools after the move.

Stanley F. Cernosek Livingston San Antonio Cernosek

Boehms Move From Flatonia Farm To Moulton Home

Mr. and Mrs. Louis Boehm who had resided on the Flatonia area farm for 19 years relocated to Moulton on Saturday to establish their new home.

Louis Boehm Flatonia Moulton

Appendectomy Recovery for Rudie Janacek at Shiner Hospital

Rudie Janacek recently had an appendectomy at Shiner Hospital and is recovering nicely. He works at Joe's Chevrolet Sales.

Rudie Janacek Shiner Hospital Mr. Janacek Joe’s Chevrolet

Death of Mexico's ex President Plutarco Calles

Former Mexican president Plutarco Elias Calles died in Mexico City at age 68 after serving from 1924 to 1928. The longtime leader and influential figure in Mexican politics passed away Friday night.

Plutarco Elias Calles Mexico Mexico City

PTA Halloween Carnival Returns to School Grounds

The school PTA hosts a Halloween carnival on Saturday night featuring games, fishpond, graveyard, hall of horrors and other attractions on campus for families and students.

PTA

Local Guests Visit Ed Kolar Home Sunday

Mr and Mrs W C Schmelte Kopf of Kyle Mrs Mary Ann White and daughter of Houston Mr and Mrs E L Etlinger of Seguin Mr R J Etlinger and family of Yoakum Mrs Henry Etlinger and Miss Adela Cordes were guests in the Ed Kolar home Sunday.

W. C. Schmeltekopf Kyle Mary Ann White Houston E. L. Etlinger Seguin R. J. Etlinger Yoakum Henry Etlinger Adela Cordes Ed. Kolar

Komensky PTA to Meet October 31 Evening Event

The Komensky PTA will hold a meeting on Wednesday October 31 at 7 30 P M The Athletic Club will sponsor an evening of entertainment after the business portion draws to a close.

Komensky Pta Athletic Club

Lavaca County Cotton Ginning Report 1945 Results

The census shows 12,406 bales ginned in Lavaca County from the 1945 crop before October 1, up from 9,404 bales in the same period last year.

Lavaca

Recent Discharges From Army Service Moulton Men Listed

The following men from the Moulton section have been discharged from the armed forces Sgt James Johnson Cpl Alvin F Faltisek Pfc Charlie C Mican Jr Pfc Albert C Hohman Pfc Eddie Pelech Cpl Edwin E Novak Pvt Johnnie Eilert Pvt John L Kramer bauer T-Sgt Cecil C Hull T-2 Louis M Okruhlik Pfe Eddie Washichek.

Moulton James Johnson Alvin F. Faltisek Charlie C. Mican Jr Albert C. Hohman Eddie Pelech Edwin E. Novak Johnnie Eilert John L. Kramerbauer Cecil C. Hull Louis M. Okruhlik Pfe Eddie Washichek

Sixth Grade Organizes Good English Club

The 6th Grade met Wednesday afternoon to organize a Good English Club. Officers elected include President Ernest Biehunko, Vice President Dale Bauer, Secretary Alexander Kotzebue, Treasurer Arnold Jaroszewski, Reporter Mary Lee Jarosek, Class Sponsor Miss Ora Willis Janszen.

Ernest Biehunko Dale Bauer Alexander Kotzebue Arnold Jaroszewski Mary Lee Jarosek Ora Willis Janszen

Red Cross Spends Over $40,000 in South Texas After Hurricane

The American Red Cross allocated more than $40,000 to relief efforts in South Texas after the hurricane hit the Texas coast last August. The organization acted promptly following the storm.

American Red Cross Texas The Red Cross

Navy Chief Petty Officer Returns from Okinawa Discharge

Chief Petty Officer Ermin Bohuslav, son of Mr and Mrs Frank Bohuslav of Komensky, has returned home after receiving his discharge from seven years of service in the Navy following duty in Okinawa last week.

Ermin Bohuslav Frank Bohuslav Komensky Okinawa Navy

7th Grade Forms English Club Officers Named

On October 5 the 7th Grade organized an English Club with officers President Roselyn Kotzebue Vice president Donald Huber Secretary Barbara Ann Pundt Treasurer Wiley Haas Reporter Arlene Biehunke Sponsor Miss The club meets every Friday.

Roselyn Kotzebue Donald Huber Barbara Ann Pundt Wiley Haas Arlene Biehunke Miss Janszen

Also Mentioned on This Page

Texas Health Department Dallas Rudolph Vivial Old Moulton Baptist Church Services Pavlas-Rothbauer Mission Festival Joe Kubenka Jr Chevrolet Kubenka Moulton P T.A Calles Dios
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