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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1945
Page
1
Congress resumes work after recess as wartime wrinkles remain to be ironed out. Governor Stevenson proclaims Forget-Me-Not Days September 1 to 8 and urges Texans to aid disabled veterans through the drive.
The boys and girls of Moulton will return to school next week. Mothers are busy making preparations so children can start on opening day. Regular attendance and steady work during the session will help them progress without trouble.
The Eagle acknowledges receipt of a complimentary copy of the 1945-46 Texas Almanac and State Industrial Guide published by A. H. Belo Corporation of Dallas. The book is urged to have a place in every Texas library and home.
The war with Japan ended with an unconditional surrender signed on Saturday ending a six year conflict that began September 1, 1939. Citizens are urged to work as hard as before to build a durable peace for future generations.
A Washington report says major airlines have placed orders for 235 aircraft in recent months. The costs range from about 310000 dollars for a two engine model to over 2000000 dollars for a carrier intended for North Atlantic service.
A national push promotes teens returning to school after wartime jobs. Many left before graduation for easy wartime work, and now the campaign urges finishing the high school course to better meet upcoming competition.
Assembly Area Command WACs from Nice will feature Texas players in the European Theater championship. Sgt. Mary Steinacher of Moulton and Pfc. Lois Word of San Antonio led the Paris Area title run, each with eight hits and five to six runs, flawless in the three games.
Cecilia B R Schneider returns to Chandler Arizona after a 20 day furlough with Mr and Mrs Ben Schneider Note she is formerly Cecilia Anders of Moulton. Her husband Ferdinand Benno R Schneider is overseas.
Pvt and Mrs Harvey Krejci announce the birth of an eight pound four ounce girl born August 28 at Shiner Hospital. Mrs Krejci formerly Miss Mary Metal of near Moulton.
Miss Iva Sue Jaeggli daughter of Dr and Mrs Sam Jaeggli has returned to Austin to continue her studies at the University of Texas This is Miss Jaeggli s second year at the University
Mr. G. E. Gordnier and his family relocate from Philadelphia to San Antonio. The wife, Mrs. Gordnier, is identified as the former Mary Tomasko Moulton.
Miss Vera Lee Meiners and Flight Officer Roy R. Marple wed at San Angelo Army Air Field Saturday August 25 at 9 00 P M Army Chaplain Herbert B Smith Jr presided The bride wore a sky blue suit with pink carnation corsage Attendant Marjorie Pustejovsky wore navy blue with white accessories A buffet luncheon followed at Mrs Ed Pustejovsky's home The bride daughter of J M Meiners of Moulton Texas She studied at Moulton High School class of 1943 The groom son of R S Marple of Berkeley California He graduated Greeley High School Colorado 1937 He is stationed at Midland Army Air Field Texas
Mr. E. A. Meyer and family travel to Woodsboro to establish residence. Last year he directed athletics in Moulton Public Schools and fielded one of the finest basketball teams in the school's history. He now joins the Woodsboro public school system as a coach.
Arnold Windecker son of Rev and Mrs K Windecker arrived Tuesday from Columbus Ohio where he attends Capitol University. He has accepted an internship at Galveston with Rev V Albert.
Young girls of the sodality will meet at the Parish Hall in Moulton on Wednesday September 12 beginning at 8 30 P M.
The 45000 ton battleship USS Missouri ended World War II with the unconditional surrender of Japan in Tokyo Bay on September 1 1945. Named by General MacArthur, the ship bore the name of Truman’s home state and hosted signatories including Fleet Admiral Nimitz for the United States and MacArthur for the Allied forces. Launched January 29 1944 the vessel’s keel was laid January 6 1941 at the New Navy Yard after construction ordered June 12 1940.
Sgt Clyde Jones discharged from the Army on September 1 after two years, nine months and 27 days of service. He will join Mann Junior High School in San Antonio, having previously taught at Moulton Public School before enlistment.
Census shows 2 295 bales ginned in Lavaca County from 1945 crop before August 16, up from 1 317 bales in the same period in 1944. Report supplied by Frances Strauss, special agent.
Komensky School will open the 1945 46 session on Monday September 17 with Jerome Kocian as principal. Assistant teachers include Mrs. Alice Koc an Miss Sybil Puste ovsky and Mrs. Hilda Heimann.
C. H. Hilscher, brother of Mrs. Henry Krueger of Moulton, died suddenly at his Hermleigh home Saturday morning. He was 57 and had lived in Hermleigh for more than twenty years. Surviving: widow, daughter Miss Anna Bell, son Charles Hilscher, sister in Moulton, and brother Frank Hilscher of Pilgrim Gonzales County.
The Moulton Home Demonstration Club will hold its regular meeting on September 12 with Mrs. Jim Hoepfl instead of Mrs. Joe Etlinger as previously announced.
By noon Wednesday 1,124 bales of the 1945 crop had been weighed at Moulton. Ancient farm market records reflect steady activity as cotton receipts increase.
Bronze Star awarded Pfc. Raymond J. Kocian of the 326th Field Artillery Battalion for heroic actions in Germany during the Roer crossing February 23, 1945. He served as wireman and telephone operator ensuring critical communications under fire. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Chas Kocian Sr of Komensky.
Miss Vlasta Korenek of Plum and Jim Zidek of Dickson were married at St. Josephs Church in Moulton on Tuesday August 14 with Rev. Joseph Kopp officiating. Louis Zidek and James Chode novsky witnessed. A dinner followed at the groom's home.
Miss Agnes Okrulik completes a three-year course at Seton Hospital School of Nursing Austin Texas and will return to join the Graduate Nurses staff as Head Nurse in Surgery. She is a 1941 Moulton High School graduate.
The Moulton Fire Department sponsored the annual dance at Herman Park Hall on Sunday night. Ticket sales totaled 991, and the department cleared 197.84 dollars, marking a successful event both socially and financially.
The Moulton Public School opens Monday September 10 with a 10:00 A M faculty meeting to plan the new year. High school registration is this week with pupils to pick up textbooks on Saturday. In town registration starts 9:30 A M for residents and 1:30 P M for rural students.
Pupils will not report to school on Monday and no classes. Buses begin Tuesday September 11 on last year schedule. Assembly for all pupils in the Gym Tuesday at 9 45 with a brief opening program. Public invited. Faculty vacancies from resignations of Mr E A Meyer and Miss Elsie Lieskovsky to be filled this week.
First Lt Vernon H Seekamp reported missing over Germany since July 10 is confirmed killed in an airplane crash. He was related to Mr and Mrs Paul Gibs bers of Moulton and survived by his wife and two month old daughter of Dayton Texas, his parents Mr and Mrs Hugo Seekamp, two sisters Mrs H D Hudler and Mrs John Dillion, all of Victoria.
A group visited the J M Meiners home on Sunday including Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Grunwald of Houston, Mrs. Emma Zouzalik of LaGrange, Mrs. Fay Johnson, Mrs. Max Mueller, Mrs. Feris Bass and baby of Flatonia, Miss Edith Kubenka, Miss Helen Bevan of San Antonio, and F O and Mrs. Roy Marple of Midland.
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