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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1944
Page
1
The San Antonio blood donor mobile unit visited Moulton and collected blood from 321 volunteers for the American Red Cross Blood Bank. A total of 341 registered to give, with 242 from Moulton, 58 Flatonia, and 41 Shiner, under 11 mobile staff.
Former Texas governor James E. Ferguson died in Austin at age 73. An impeached leader during his second term, Ferguson was barred from office yet helped have his wife elected governor twice.
Congress has recessed until November 14 with members returning to home districts. Many will rest while others work to rebuild political fences before the election on November 7. A large number of new faces are expected in Congress after January 20, 1945.
Governor Thomas E. Dewey Republican presidential nominee closes a Pacific coast tour and delivers a highly received address in Oklahoma. Democratic camps face unrest in several Southern states including Texas as administration fence fixers brace for a tough road ahead.
Japanese sea air and land forces sustain heavy losses as General MacArthur approaches the Philippines. The American advance presses toward Tokyo with the Empire of the Rising Sun fading toward sunset.
Those men and women of Moulton and vicinity who gave blood to the Red Cross Blood Bank after San Antonio held a patriotic service last Monday are thanked. The contribution will help save the lives of men wounded while fighting for us all and be appreciated by service members and the home front.
The week of October 8 through 15 is set aside as national Fire Prevention Week. It notes that annual losses reach thousands in property damage and fire causes include careless handling of lighting heating systems and clutter.
Birth notices list eight newborns with parents and birth dates from August and July at Moulton including Gertrude Mary Smolik Wayne Joseph Gassmann Gussie Mae Etlinger Robert Eugene Haas Robert James Pustejovsky Rosaline Darilek Johnnie Ray Greene Mildred Ann Jaroszewski.
A compact reflection on language and meaning through witty definitions. The prose pairs humor with insight, noting how everyday terms reveal larger truths about work identity and perception.
Mrs Albert Pilat of Boursville underwent an appendectomy at Shiner Hospital last week Wednesday and is recovering nicely.
The Zion Lutheran Church observes its fortieth dedication anniversary next Sunday October 1 with interior renovations by the Ladies Aid and new varnish on pews. Prof A C Streng of TLC Seguin will give the morning address and Rev J K Poch of Both will preach the afternoon sermon in English. Morning service at 10 o clock and afternoon at 3 o clock with special music from violin harp duet a girls chorus and choir. K Windecker pastor invites friends and members.
Edwin A. Jaeggli sold his produce business to Stahl Bros. of Gonzales. They will take possession October 1 and operate as Moulton Produce & Egg Company. Jaeggli started the business in May 1931 and will reside in Moulton. The new owners run a large Gonzales poultry business and plan a cold storage plant in town.
Jack Cinadr, a 1944 Moulton High School graduate, travels to Kerrville to attend Schreiner Institute. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Cinadr.
The county-wide United War Chest campaign will begin on October 11. Edward Darilek and William Miculka are co-chairmen for the drive in Moulton. Moulton's goal has been set at $1800.
Tom Cherry a longtime Spur resident died Saturday in Spur Texas aged about 63. He was born and raised in Moulton and lived in Spur for nearly four decades. Surviving are his wife Miss Rusie York two daughters Lurlene and Mary Lee Cherry a son Caroll Cherry one brother Will Cherry of Spur and three sisters Mrs Joe Sockwell of Moulton Mrs Hicks Sockwell of Spofford and Miss Eula Cherry of Spur.
Cpl. Victor J. Michalec of the 2nd Marine Division arrives Sunday for a 30 day furlough with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Joe V. Michalec of Komensky. He has served 32 months in the South Pacific and will report to Camp Lejeune for reassignment. He and his sister Mrs. Robert Kresta paid a call on Monday afternoon.
Miss Jewell Sockwell daughter of Mr and Mrs Pren Sockwell left September 15 to attend Mary Hardin Baylor College in Belton. This marks her second year at the institution.
First Sergeant Leslie A. Wolff was killed in action in France on August 28. A Moulton area telegram confirmed his death and noted his 24 years and service with the 86th Division after enlisting in 1940. Memorial services are set for St. Josephs Church in Moulton on October 2 at 9 A M.
Real estate transfers list several property moves including Joe Kubenka Jr and wives to Alma Lee and Ella Rich ter Lot 3 4 Block 8 Moulton and John Mladenka to Kubenka Lots 5 6 Block 27 Moulton. Jilek et al to John Mladenka Lot 3 and 12 of Lot 2 Block 12 Shiner. Pustejovsky to Frank Simper Part Block 90 Moulton. Lillian Anders to Anton Palitza Part Block 65 Moulton. Anders to Alain Lee and Ella Richer 1 2 of Lot 9 Block 20. Jilek et al to Orts Part Block 25.
Mr and Mrs F M Baros who run the Kokernot Grove dance pavilion celebrate their silver wedding anniversary on Saturday September 30. Music will be provided by Edgar Friesenhahn's and Patek's orchestras with a grand march at 9 30 P M all are invited to attend.
The bodies of William Barnick, 89, and Mrs. Barnick, 87, were found on a road near Stieren in Gonzales county on September 20. The justice of the peace ruled murder suicide. Funeral services were held Friday with Rev. Wolff of Gonzales officiating.
Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Petrek and daughter Josie Lee Mrs. Roy Kotzebue and daughter Roselyn and Mrs. Lee Jarosek attended memorial services for Pvt. Ernest Quitta at Cistern Saturday morning. Pvt. Quitta was killed in France and was a nephew of the Petreks.
Cpl. Ivan J. Bohuslav stationed at Fort Myers Florida graduated this week from the AAF Training Command Flexible Gunnery School at Buckingham Field. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Frank W Bohuslav Route 1 Moulton.
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