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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1942
Page
1
Citizens urged to cooperate in a nation-wide campaign from October 4 to 10 to outlaw fire. W E Mallalieu cites recent fires damaging key war materials and urges every executive, foreman, worker, and homeowner to learn and apply fire protection fundamentals as a vital part of the war effort.
The observation tower for the aircraft warning post is completed as a Dutch wind mill style shelter for duty crews. Sponsored by the Moulton Lions Club it marks the first completed activity in the club's new year with war effort focus.
President Roosevelt urged Congress to act quickly to stabilize the cost of living and warned he would invoke war powers if no action is taken by October 1. The House plans to reconvene September 14, giving two weeks to meet the demand.
In the Austin run off count US Senator W Lee O Daniel leads James V Allred by 20086 with 452324 to 482288. For lieutenant governor Smith defeats Beck by 138139, state treasurer James tops Hatcher by 801440, and railroad commissioner Jester beats Brooks by 126752.
Across the country students resume school as the nation prepares to entrust future citizens with leadership. The message emphasizes the need for educated men and women to guide democracy in both wartime and peacetime as the time nears for youths to assume governance responsibilities.
Lavaca County hosts many skilled musicians capable of concert and popular music. A 30 to 40 piece County Municipal Band could make the county and Texas proud, with players from Hal Jettville Yoakum Shiner and Moulton urged to meet to discuss forming the ensemble.
Miss Eloise Stuehrenberg daughter of Herman Stuehrenberg and Pvt Melvin Pustejovsky son of Mr and Mrs Alb J Pustejovsky of Moulton were married by a justice of the peace at Wichita Falls on August 26. Pvt Pustejovsky is a 1936 Moulton High School graduate and Sheppard Field technical school alumnus. Mrs Pustejovsky will reside in Yoakum where she is employed until her husband is stationed.
The Moulton Catholic Parish plans its annual church feast at Herman Park Hall on Sunday September 20. Public invitation extended for community participation and refreshments.
Me Henry Pete Etlinger and sister Mary Ann White of Houston visited here part of the week with Jo Erlyn White returning home after several weeks’ visit there.
Melvi J. Pustejoveky, son of Mr and Mrs A J Pustejoveky of Moulton Texas, graduated from an intensive aviation mechanics course at Sheppard Field Texas. The field, near Wichita Falls, is an Army Air Forces Technical Training Command school that trains ground crews to keep aircraft in service.
The degree team from Moulton Lodge No. 298 A F and A M conferred degree work at a Murchison Lodge No. 80 meeting held in Hallettsville last week Wednesday. Members listed include Dr Sam Jaeggli Fred F Fehrenkamp Fred Pietsch Victor O Fehrenkamp William Miculka Joe Kubenka Jr J L Windham Donald Bunting A H Tyler George F Fiedler and Herbert A Fiedler.
The Moulton Lions Club sponsored a three day scrap metal drive last week that filled a large collection bin at Moore Avenue and West Street. Local chairman James Jaeggli thanks Boy Scouts and FFA members for their assistance and notes final totals are still being determined.
Mr. M. S. Nelson and family of Beaumont spent part of the week in Moulton visiting relatives and friends. Mrs. Nelson is the former Miss Viasta Miculka of Moulton.
Corpus Christi resident Frank Picha visited town last week to handle business and reported gathering 84 bales of cotton this year. He lost about three bales in the recent hurricanes.
Mr and Mrs G J Bohnenkamp and Miss Anita Richter returned from Raymondville where they visited Mr and Mrs J W Nachlinger. They report the hurricane did but little damage there.
Mrs William Schmeltekopf and her daughter Miss Merle return to Kyle after visiting relatives in Moulton. Merle Schmeltekopf recently graduated from Kyle High School and will study at Southwest Texas Teachers College in San Marcos next session.
Miss Gladys Meyer daughter of Mr and Mrs J L Meyer Cedar Springs left for San Antonio Monday to attend a business college. She is a graduate of Moulton High School this year. The parents accompanied her.
Lavaca County District Court will convene in Hallettsville on Monday October 5 with District Judge Lester Holt presiding. The grand jury and petit jurors for the second week are listed by names and towns including Hallettsville Yoakum Moulton Schulenburg and Shin er. October 12 jurors include Jemelka Etlinger Stoelje Brunkenhoefer Boehm and Flessner. October 19 jurors include Mueller Biehunko Bilimek and Bilimek Jr.
Lavaca county authorizes a September quota of 58 900 for war bond and stamp purchases. Officials emphasize meeting the county’s target to support national defense efforts and local fiscal planning.
A little boy has established headquarters at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Wagner of the Evergreen community. Mrs. Henry Etlinger and Miss Adela Cordes left for Skidmore Tuesday to visit in the home of Mrs. Frank C. Koes ter.
Miss Iva Sue Jaeggli and Miss Nola Mae Knesek were hosted Thursday in Shiner by Miss Madlyn Hajek and Miss Marthalyn Valenta for a social afternoon with the two debutantes as guests.
Mr Jerome Kocian and his family have returned from Austin where he worked during the summer months in the office of Land Commissioner Bascom Giles.
Mrs F J Meyer of Flatonia Mrs Ella Fairfield of Salt Lake City Utah and Miss Laura Meyer of San Antonio visited in the editor s home Friday afternoon.
Miss Agnes Okruhlik and Miss Annie Steinacher, nursing students at Seton Hospital in Austin, spent the past weekend visiting home folks.
W T Krueger of Houston spent part of the week visiting in the home of Mr and Mrs Victor Fehrenkamp. Krueger owns the American Printing Company in Houston.
R. W. Meitzen and son George have left the home of Mr. and Mrs. George von Lienen in Moulton and returned to Bandera. Meitzen is the publisher of the Bandera New Era.
Mr and Mrs R L Phillips and daughter Nelda Lee of San Antonio and Mr and Mrs O F Knape of Moulton attended the Cuero band concert Friday evening conducted by Bandmaster Prause. It was the last concert of the season. Cuero levies a local tax for band support.
Moulton Public Schools reopen the 1942 43 term on Monday September 14 at 9 00 A M Students and patrons gather in the auditorium for a brief program High school registration follows with schedules based on course demand Faculty announced by Superintendent Gor nosek includes John O Simpson Anita Richter Stella Meyer Irene Redden Adonona Krejer O F Knape Stanley F Cernosek Earline Berkenhoff Florine Berkenhoff Anne Fehrenkamp Mary Nelms Frankie B Evans and others plus Mangin custodian of buildings and St Paul Colored School principal
Relatives gathered at Mr and Mrs Albin Heidrich home on Sunday September 6 to celebrate Mrs Heidrichs seventy eight birthday. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Henry Loekstedt and Mr and Mrs Harry Wagner of Moulton Mr and Mrs Arthur Wagner and Mrs Eddie Hagens of Shiner Mrs Theo Joast of Willing Mr and Mrs Ilo Voelkel of Yoakum Mr Willie Heidrich of Breslau and Pvt Adolph Heidrich of Camp Barkeley. All spent a pleasant day.
Funeral services for Mrs. Charles Mikes, 88, were held in Shiner with burial at Catholic Cemetery. Father Edmund Bily officiated. She is survived by two sons Charlie and John Mikes of Shiner, two daughters Mrs. Jim Smejkal of Yoakum and Mrs. Frank Kaderka of Fayetteville, 14 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren, and a California-resident brother and sister.
Albert Mugrauer and Jim Svatek spotted a wild hog about four miles north of town on the John Mugrauer farm. Mugrauer shot and killed the 40 pound animal with three inch teeth Thursday morning.
The Evergreen School begins its 1942 43 term on Monday September 21 with Malvin Merrem as principal and Maxie Seidenberger as assistant teacher.
The Moulton district added four credits to its affiliation total during the last term with one and a half credits in homemaking and vocational agriculture and one in speech. The system now offers thirty four units, sixteen of which are required for graduation. The St Paul Colored School will reopen Monday at nine with Frankie B. Evans returning as principal and teacher.
Four Lavaca county men were among the 30 voluntary enlistments accepted at the U S Army Recruiting Station in Victoria during August, per Sgt. Gerald F. Schmitz. The group includes William G. Goeech of Shiner in Unassigned U S Army, Arnod E G Aschenbeck of Shiner in Air Corps Unassigned, James L Holster of Yoakum and Alfred J Kasparek of Yoakum in Air Corps Specialists.
Mrs John G Holiman daughter of Mr and Mrs Louis Trautwein of Shiner died recently at her home in Sao Paulo Brazil The Holimans had lived in Brazil for many years and Mrs Holiman was born in Shiner Texas
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