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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1947
Page
1
The article notes Fire Prevention Week from October 5 to 11 proclaimed by President Truman. It cites $369,276,000 in U S fire losses in the first half of 1947, urges public support for prevention, and highlights weather, a Lions Club carnival, and Truman’s Brazil trip.
The first season ends soon after a successful run in Moulton and nearby areas. Local fans filled the lighted field and enjoyed games, marking the venture as a valued entertainment facility for residents. Governor Jester proclaims Fire Prevention Week October 5–11 urging safety checks at kitchens and heating systems. In town news, the Moulton Eagle publishes 12 pages of reading and ads for under four cent weekly rates, with price concerns noted for subscriptions.
The Texas Safety Association urges parents to secure doors before driving, ensure a child sits properly, and exit on the curb side to avoid traffic. The guidance aims to prevent injuries with simple precautions for school runs.
Miss Lillie Kurtz daughter of Mrs Frank Kurtz of Moulton and Charlie Filipp son of Mrs Augusta Filipp of Moulton were married at 8 o'clock Tuesday September 16 at St Joseph's Catholic Church Moulton Rev Joseph Kopp officiated The couple will reside in Moulton where Filipp works at Moulton Motor Sales
Mrs. F. T. Fehrenkamp hosts a birthday gathering for her 87th anniversary with guests including Mr. and Mrs. George Bargman of Gonzales Mrs. Albert Rosenberg of Rosenberg Mr. and Mrs. Bill Struve and Mrs. Bob Harris of LaGrange.
Mr and Mrs Leo Hoepfl and daughter Barbara of Houston along with Mr and Mrs Nick Welff of Moulton have returned from a sightseeing tour to Carlsbad Cavern and other points. They visited friends and relatives in West Texas.
The Moulton Lions Club held its last meeting of the month at Story's Drive Inn with the largest attendance of the year. Eighteen members present, eight absent, seven guests including C. C. Welhausen of Yoakum and Arthur Kasper of Shiner. A message of greeting to the U N meeting was approved. Guests spoke on dangers facing the nation due to insufficient youth training and growing calls for government control of business. The club also noted progress on the carnival planned for October 9 with advertising distributed.
Anyone interested in taking a First Aid Course be at Dr Hugo J Strieder s office Monday September 29 at 7 20 P M. The course will be given free of charge and no entry will be taken after Monday night.
A 7 pound 11 ounce girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. Edward Darilek on Sunday September 21 at 4 55 PM at the Dr Hugo Strieder Hospital. This makes two girls in the family.
Clarence Jaroszewski purchased the North-end Filling Station from Marvin Haase and took possession of the business last week Tuesday.
Has Operation Pres Helms of McDade Texas who underwent an operation recently is recovering nicely. Mr and Mrs Fred W Koester spent a week in Houston to make the acquaintance of their granddaughter Sandra Sue Thompson.
Miss Ruth Mor ross and Miss Pattie Mor ris of Kerrville and Mr. and Mrs. A E Minze of Houston visited in the home of Mrs Henry Vanham and Mr and Mrs Joe Vanham last weekend.
Daniel A. Hruska of Houston spent several days in the city visiting his father Dr. Thos Hruska and brother Lad Hruska. He is connected with the F B I and left for Shiner Monday to deliver an address before the Rotary Club.
Geier Merrem Post No 392 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No 6971 hosted a barbecue for members relatives and friends at Herman Park Sunday afternoon. At 430 pm the posts installed new officers led by Commander Frank J Wagner Jr with Oscar Raab Albert Pavlicek Louis Kubicek William Miculka Jodie Meiserschlaeger Frank Luksovsky and Chaplain. William A Cline served as installing officer and dinner followed the ceremony with trimmings.
The Future Homemakers held their first meeting of the new school term on Tuesday September 16 with Rose Nell Orts presiding. Officers for 1947 48 were elected including Jeanette Jaluska secretary Beatrice Flessner treasurer Ja Nell Pietsch reporter Eugenia Ermis historian JoAnn Eberhard parliamentarian Arlene Biehunke song leader and JaNell Pietsch accompanist. Fifty seven members attended.
Mr and Mrs Earl Kaiser of near Moulton announce the birth of a daughter Rae Nell at De Hugo Strieder Hospital in Moulton. The baby weighed 7 pounds 7 ounces and was born Sunday September 21 at 6 12 PM.
Washington D C boasts more miles of tree shaded streets than any city, perhaps second only to Buenos Aires. The district covers sixty nine and a quarter square miles.
Mrs. Peter Hanssen arrived back Saturday from M. Dade Texas after visiting in the Ples Helms home.
C. A. Arnim and Miss Doris Arnim with Mrs. A C Rehmet and Miss Velma Rehmet of San Antonio join Miss Alice Arnim of Houston. Mrs. T. T. Walker and Ted Brown of San Saba spend the week end in Moulton as guests of Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Arnim.
Louis E. Chovanetz, born April 19 1871 in High Hill Texas, died September 17 in a Houston hospital after a short illness at age 76. He worked as an auditor for Humble Oil and Refining Co. Survivors include his wife Helen of Houston and a sister in Moulton. Funeral services were held at St Michael's Catholic Church Cuero.
The week’s results include Cattlemen 11 over V F W 9 Evergreen 8 over Legion 3 Komensky 13 over PTA 5 and Sodality 23 over Lions 9.
Next week's slate lists Komensky facing the Lions and V. F. W. meeting the Legion on Tuesday September 30. Both games shape league standings with local fans watching closely.
The Sophomore class met September 22, 1947 and elected JoDean Fehren kamp as president Kirbey Lee Wagner as vice president Oscar Kuntschik as secretary Ja Nell Pietsch as treasurer Charlene Biehunke as reporter Stephen Fisbeck as song leader. Class has 33 pupils with Miss Louie Orsak as sponsor.
Lavaca County three delegates will attend the Texas State Home Demonstration Association Meeting in Galveston September 24 26. Miss Vea Martin announces. Delegates include Mrs Sam Kelley Sunshine Club chairman Mrs Walter Koehn Hackberry Club and Mrs R Hermes Friendly Club. Miss Lucille Smith attends as county visitor.
A baby girl named Sandra Sue arrived Saturday at St. Joseph's Hospital in Houston to Mr. and Mrs. George Thompson. She weighed 8 pounds 4 ounces at birth.
Mrs G G Fisbeck left Sunday morning for Oakland California to visit her sister Mrs A A Bettinardi and her brother Alton Hruska. She traveled the air route taking a plane at San Antonio.
Mrs Emil Aschenbeck underwent an operation at Shiner Hospital last week Thursday and is reported recovering nicely.
A wedding was solemnized at St John’s Lutheran Church Houston on Saturday September 13 at 6 PM. Miss Helen West married Harry Koester Rev Neidner officiated. Witnesses were Mr and Mrs Thomas Picha and Miss Donna Lynn Picha. The bride hails from Freeport Texas and the groom is son of Mr and Mrs Fred Koester of Moulton. They will reside in Freeport after a short wedding trip.
The Junior Class of Moulton High School met on Monday September 22 to elect officers for the year. Officers: President Rose Nell Orts, Vice President Emanuel Ermis, Secretary JoAnn Eberhard, Treasurer Francis Fisbeck, Reporter Eugenia Ermis. Class sponsor is Mr. M K Merrem. Colors chosen brown and yellow. class flower Daisy. Six new juniors enrolled for a total of 32 members.
The Catholic School Club will hold its first meeting of the new school year on Wednesday October 1 at 3 PM. All members are urged to attend.
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