1948 Texas crop and fertilizer figures summarized
The editor notes Moulton and St Joseph high schools report large enrollments for the new scholastic year. Texas fertilizer sales for 1947-48 were 451,132 tons, with prior years cited. The piece discusses feed the land push, legumes benefits, and the 1948 US cotton crop estimated at 15,219,000 bales worth about 2.28 billion dollars, with Texas producing about 23 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton
Sam and Will Moore
St. Joseph's School
Texas
United States
Lyndon Johnson Clinches Democratic Senate Nomination
The Democratic state convention certified Lyndon Johnson as the U S Senate nominee with an 87 vote majority over Coke Stevenson. Nearly 1,000,000 votes were cast in the senatorial run off primary amid Louisiana ballot plans. Louisianians may write Truman and Barkley on November ballots despite official nominees. The solid South looks set to crack on election day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyndon Johnson
United States Senate
Johnson
Coke Stevenson
Truman
Barkley
Louisiana
Thurmond
Wright
Solid South
Longs reclaim offices in Louisiana primary returns
Russell Long, son of Huey P. Long, won the state senate seat his father once held in the Louisiana primary. Earl Long, Huey P. Long's brother, had been elected governor months earlier. Huey P. Long was assassinated years ago, leaving a legacy of loyal allies and strong foes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Longs
Louisiana
Russell Long
U. S
Huey P. Long
Earl Long
Home Demonstration Club Meets at Mrs Hoepfl Home
The Moulton Home Demonstration Club holds its regular meeting at the home of Mrs. Jim Hoepfl on Wednesday September 22. Miss Martin will be present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton
Jim Hoepfl
Miss Martin
Sodality Softball Team Honored After League Championship
The Sodality softball team, Lions Club League champions, was feted with a barbecue at Herman Park Sunday afternoon by friends. The gathering celebrated their league win and enjoyed the usual festive trimmings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sodality
Herman Park
Subscriptions Offer for The Houston Chronicle Renewal
The Eagle Office invites renewals for expired or expiring Chronicle subscriptions. For a limited time you can renew to receive The Daily and Sunday Chronicle at a rate of $12.00 per year. Subscriptions to all publications are handled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston Chronicle
Eagle
Daily
Sunday Chronicle
Moulton Public Schools Opened Tuesday Morning Fire Prevention Week
Fire Prevention Week runs October 3 to 9 as the nation faces continuing high fire loss. The article urges improved prevention on farms and rural areas, citing $437 million in early-year damages and farm fires causing many deaths, with lightning rods and proper maintenance highlighted as key preventatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Board of Fire Underwriters
Free Navy medal show at Moulton VFW meeting
Moulton VFW Post 6971 will meet at the American Legion Hall on Thursday September 23 at 7 30 PM. Chiefs Roman Hanak and Dogie Clardy will present a free movie show after the business session and Navy veterans can pick up World War II Victory and other medals before the films.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton V.F.W. Post No. 6971
American Legion Hall
Roman Hanak
Dogie Clardy
Navy
Victoria
American Defense Metal
Moulton Public School assigns new faculty amid expansion
A Monday 9 30 A M faculty meeting announced new assignments by Supt J W Pyland including H S principal H S English and grades 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 teachers. The district reports 108 high school students and elementary attendance over 100 with plans for a cafeteria building and new classroom and bus garage facilities. Three buses resume service on the same routes with drivers Chas Welfl EE Darilek and Norman E Strandtman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton
Supt
J. W. Pyland
Malvin K. Merrem
H.S
Charles Chovanetz
Minnie Appling
William Lee Young
F. W. Dibble
Louis Orsak
Elem
Johnnie Maresh
Marilyn Strater
Edward E. Darilek
Louis
Chas. Welfl
EE. Darilek
Norman E. Strandtman
Max Pohler Buried Here Wednesday
Max Pohler of near Moulton died at his home on Monday September 13 after a brief illness. He was 70 years, seven months and twenty eight days old. Funeral services were held from the Smith Funeral Home in Moulton Wednesday at 8 30 AM and at St. Josephs Catholic Church at 9 o'clock officiated by Rev. John Matocha. Survived by his wife three sons Joe Pohler Johnnie Pohler of Shiner Ben Pohler of Fiatonia three daughters Mrs Frank Pavlas of Shiner Mrs Joe Cliff of Yoakum and Mrs Ed Machacek of Corpus Christi one brother Bruno Pohler of Fredericksburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
That Pohler
Moulton
Smith Funeral Home
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
John Matocha
Joe Pohler
Johnnie Pohler
Shiner
Ben Pohler
Fiatonia
Frank Pavlas
Joe Cliff
Yoakum
Ed. Machacek
Corpus Christi
Bruno Pohler
Fredericksburg
Mrs Henry Malinek Returns to Moulton Eagle Staff
Mrs Henry Malinek, a former member of The Moulton Eagle staff, has rejoined the staff as a part time worker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Malinek
Fomer
Moulton Eagle
Moulton Theatre Owner Purchases Machinery in San Antonio
Emil Grunwald owner of the Moulton Theatre visited San Antonio on Tuesday to purchase new machinery for his venue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emil Grunwald
Moulton
San Antonio
Grunwald
Hallettsville Fiesta Rodeo Friday and Saturday
Lavaca County youths Mat Bozka and Warren Lee Menking will perform in the La Vaca fiesta rodeo. Bozka, a 225 pound bulldogger from Shiner, is viewed as a future world champion with practice needed, while Menking is a top roper and bulldogger from Hallettsville area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hallettsville
Boek
Lavaca County
Mat Bozka
Lavaca
Mat
Warren Lee Menking
M. I. Bozka
Shiner
Warren Lee
O. L. Menking
Mrs Darilek Undergoes Operation in San Marcos
Mrs E E Darilek of Moulton underwent Thromboplastin Fixation plastic surgery in San Marcos on Sept 8 to repair eyebrow gary and rehead from a car wreck near New Braunfels on June 9, 1948. Dr M D Heatly and James Playfair assisted. Heatly, a World War II army physician, specialized in skin grafting. She was released Monday evening Sept 13 and is doing satisfactorily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. E. Darilek
Moulton
New Braunfels
M. D. Heatly
M. D
James Playfair
San Marcos
Heatly
Darilek
Catholic Congregation Plans Moulton Picnic and Bazaar
The Catholic congregation of Moulton will host its annual church feast at Herman Park hall on Sunday September 19. Dinner is at 11 30 AM and lunch at 5 PM. Games and a dance follow with music by the Henry Brosch orchestra day and night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton
Herman Park Hall
Henry Brosch Orchestra
Alex Haas Enrolls at St Marys University
Alex Haas has enrolled at St Marys University in San Antonio this week to begin training. He is a Moulton high school graduate and the son of Mr and Mrs Ad A Haas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex Haas
St Mary’s University
San Antonio
Alex
Moulton High School
Ad. A. Haas
Frank J. Wagner Jr and Claus Wiseman Attend Legion Convention
Frank J. Wagner Jr and Claus Wiseman attended the American Legion convention in Corpus Christi this week improving post交流 relations and honoring veterans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank J. Wagner Jr
Claus Wiseman
American Legion
Corpus Christi
Marek Family Returns to Corpus Christi
Mr and Mrs George Marek return to Corpus Christi after visiting Mrs Jacob Kalisek and Mr and Mrs August Muehlstein. Kalisek arranged for their children Willie 12 and Dorothy 8 to attend Moulton Public Schools this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Marek
Corpus Christi
Jacob Kalisek
August Muehlstein
Kalisek
Willie
Dorothy
Moulton
Military Funeral Held Here Thursday for Pvt. Kozelsky
The remains of Pvt. John Felix Kozelsky arrived at Smith Funeral Home in Moulton after being killed in action in Germany on November 23, 1944. A Requiem High Mass was held at St. Joseph’s Church with interment in Moulton Catholic Cemetery. Local business houses closed for two and a half hours in tribute. Kozelsky, 19, was survived by parents, three brothers, a sister, and grandparents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Felix Kozelsky
Burheim
Germany
Smith Funeral Home
Moulton
Requien
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
Moulton Catholic
American Legion Post
V.F.W. Post
Pvt. Kozelsky
John Kozelsky
Jerry
United States Army
Panama
Daniel
Franklin
Angeline Bierschwabe
San Antonio
San Angelo
Felix Pavlas
Houston Couple Visits Holtman and Janszen Friends
Mr and Mrs Arch Parker of Houston visited with Mr and Mrs Louis Holtman last Sunday Mr and Mrs Henry Oltman of Shiner spent Sunday in the home of Mrs Emil Janszen and Miss Leona.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arch Parker
Houston
Louis Holtman
Henry Oltman of
Shiner
Emil Janszen
Leona
Local visitors tour Austin families this week
Mr. and Mrs. Glenn P. Wilson Jr. and Frank Parten of Austin spent the first part of the week with Mr. F. J. Wagner and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn P. Wilson Jr
Frank Parten
Austin
F. J. Wagner
Mrs August Elster Honored For 84th Birthday At Damon
Mrs August Elster was feted Sunday September 12 at the home of Mr and Mrs A H Gibson in Damon for her 84th birthday. Family friends and neighbors attended a dinner lunch and refreshments to wish her many more happy birthdays. Mr and Mrs F P Raab and son Oscar joined the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
August Elster
A. H Gibson
Damon
F. P. Raab
Oscar
Miss Myrtle Hilderbrandt Enrolls at Texas Lutheran College
Miss Myrtle Hilderbrandt, graduate of Moulton High School class of 1948, is attending Texas Lutheran College in Seguin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Lutheran College
Myrtle Hilderbrandt
Moulton High School
Seguin
Mrs Emil Koranek Returns Home From Hospital
Mrs Emil Koranek of near Moulton has returned from Renger Hospital in Halletts ville after undergoing treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emil Koranek
Moulton
Renger Hospital
Hallettsville
Registration notes for selective service by birth date
Young men born in 1930 before September 19 will register on September 17 and 18. Those born after September 19, 1930 must register on their 18th birthday.
It's A Girl for Elwyn Gummelt Family
Mr and Mrs Elwyn Gummelt of Houston welcomed a daughter on Saturday. The couple already has a boy and a girl. Grandparents Mr and Mrs Gus Gummelt of Houlton celebrated as they become grandparents again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elwyn Gummelt
Houston
Gus Gummelt
Houlton
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Supt. Pyland
Max Pohler
Roy. Kotzebue
Johnnie Kubenka
Charlene
Helen Kubenka
Frank Biehunko Jr
E. A. Oehl
St. Mary's University
Pvt
Kozelsky
America
Herbert Hoover
West Branch
Iowa
Hoover
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