VFW Easter Picnic Draws Huge Local Crowd
A large crowd gathered for the VFW Annual Easter Picnic in Moulton with speeches by Culp Krueger candidate for State Senate and A M Jack Armstrong. Gene Hinek led ceremonies as Harry Meyer welcomed attendees and Mayor Pundt spoke for the city.
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Jesus Christ
Culp Krueger
15Th
el Campo
VFW
Krueger
A. M
Jack” Armstrong
Texas Vew
State Department
Austin
Gene Hinek
VEFW
Harry Meyer
Post
Wm. Pundt
Moulton
Jimmie Luksovsky
Texas
Gene Hinch
Donkey Ball Game Invades Moulton Lions Field
A donkey ball game is set for Friday April 13 at 8 00 p m at the Moulton Lions Field. Local players will perform in a comical thriller sure to entertain ball fans of all ages in this worthwhile entertainment event.
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Moulton
Legion To Start On Bldg Project In Town
The local American Legion Post met to set April 17-18 as the wrecking start on legion property in the northeast town. Lumber from the demolished structures will be used in building the Legion Home. Sixteen volunteers have signed up, with more needed. Nine delegates and nine alternates were chosen to attend the District American Legion Convention at La Grange April 21-22. any member may attend. Edwin Gaertner to Boys State. Adolph Heiman and Cecil Castro attended the meeting. The Legion will sponsor a float for the FFA and 4-H Club Project Show Parade next week.
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American Legion
Legion
la Grange
Edwin Gaertner
The
Boys State
Adolph Heiman
Cecil Castro
FFA
Lt Barborak Set for Overseas Duty in Europe
Second Lt. Barborak son of Mr and Mrs Victor J Barborak Route 1 Moulton will leave the U S for Germany this month as part of Operation Gyerscope the Army unit rotation plan His unit the 4th Transportation Battalion now at Fort Eustis Va replaces the 27th Truck Battalion in Europe He entered the Army last July and is UT Austin graduate.
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Fort Eustista
Franklin Dr. Barborak
Victor J. Barhborak
Moulton
U.S
Germany
Army
Barborak
4Th ‘Transportation Battalion
Fort Pustis
Europe
2 Éth ‘Transportation Company
The
University of Texas
Citizens of Tomorrow class group portrait shown
In a school display, children including Scott aged 2 percent years, Lisa 4, Michael Glenn 3 months, Janis 34, and Thomas 3 years pose with their parents in Moulton and Flatonia. Names listed include Mr and Mrs Bill Reeves, Mr and Mrs Daniel Voldan, Mr and Mrs Willie Hoe pfl, Mr and Mrs Paul Machalec, and Mr and Mrs Theo Motal.
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Scott
Bill Reeves
Lisa
Moulton
Michael Glenn
Daniel Voldan
Flatonia
Margaret
Willie Hoepfl
Janis
Paul Machalec
Thomas
Theo. Motal
Big Time Wrestlers Set to Appear in Hallettsville
Dallas based Texas Wrestling Association brings world famous pro wrestlers to Hallettsville on Saturday April 21. Sacred Heart School band committee sponsors this event at the football stadium starting at 8:00 p.m. See Wrestlers page 2, col. 3.
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Hallettsville
Texas Wrestling Association of Dallas
Sacred Heart School
Legion Auxiliary Plans Institution Ceremonies May 1
In a regular meeting Unit 302 American Legion Auxiliary discussed joint institution ceremonies for the next meeting on May 1. A Mother's Day program also set for that date with Mrs. Louis Fishbeck as committee chair. Delegates to the District Convention in La Grange April 21-22 named.
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John Janacek
Louis Kishbeck
John Bevan
James Koneaba
Jank Meyer
Zat Johnson
Leander Mueller
Ernest Zimmermann
Emma Rosenauer
Suzy Johnson
Loraine Crawford
Haiti
Edwin Gall
Z L Kocian Stationed in Germany
Sgt Zefrin L Kocian 26 son of Mr and Mrs Jim J Kocian Shiner is a member of the 555th Engineer Combat Group rifle team in Germany He joined the Army in 1948 completed basic training at Fort Lewis Washington and graduated from Moulton High School in 1945
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Karlsruhe
Germany
Zefrin L. Kocian
Jim J. Kocian
Shiner
555Th Engineer Combat Group
Set. Kocian
Fort Lewis
Wash
Moulton High School
Kallus Resigns From Lavaca County Board Post
George F. Kallus longtime County Trustee at Large and Lavaca County School Board chairman resigned at the April 2 meeting. He had sought reelection. With no late filers, a write in election will fill the vacancy next Saturday.
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George F. Kallus
Lavaca County
Kallus
Welfl Service Station Burglarized
Magnolia Service Station owned by John Welff was burglarized before 9 30 p m Friday March 30. Entry gained by prying a window. About 5 25 in small change taken. Deputy Sheriff Wm Kortwig and Constable Ernest Laqua found no clues.
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Magnolia
John Welff
Wm. Kortwig
Ernest Laqua
Plans Set for FFA 4 H Parade Show in Town
Final instructions map the 5 p.m. Wednesday April 11 parade. Participants assemble by 4 15 p m at Catholic Church High School area for line up. Floats must display sponsor name and theme. Parade ends at W F W Hall park with Chamber prize review to resolve ties. See PARADE page 2 for details.
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W. F. W. Hall
Chamber of Commerce
Moulton Eagle schedules early press due to parade
Next week the Moulton Eagle goes to press Tuesday noon instead of Wednesday because of the Project Show and Parade. News and ads should be submitted earlier than usual to reach readers who will receive the paper Wednesday to catch local specials.
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Moulton Eagle
City Election Yields Small Vote Totals and Returns
In last Tuesday's city election 26 votes were cast. Emil Jaluska and Adolph Petrek were re elected with 26 votes each. Nolan Wagner won with 25 votes while Julius Krejer received one write in. George von Lienen presided as judge with John Siavlik and Louis J Fehrenkamp as clerks.
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Emil Jaluska
Adolph Petrek
Nolan Wagner
Julius Krejer
George von Lienen
John Siavlik
Louis J. Fehrenkamp
Local Prize Money Donors Named for FFA 4-H Show
Two more contributors raise prize money for the FFA and 4-H Project Show on April 11 and 12. Frank Wendel, a local hog breeder, adds 3.00 dollars and Jim Kouba adds 2.00 dollars to the prize fund.
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FFA
Frank Wendel
Jim Kouba
MHS Seniors Present Brides to Burn Play
The Moulton High School seniors present a three act Senior Class play titled Brides to Burn. It runs Tuesday April 17 at 7 45 p m in the Moulton High School Gymnasium and invites all to attend.
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Moulton High School
Thompson seeks re election to U S Congress from 9th District
Galveston County Democrat Clark W. Thompson announces his bid for re election in the Democratic Primary. Serving six terms, he has sat on the Agriculture Committee and chairs the Rice and Family Farm sub committees. He vows to defend small farmers and the rice industry through continued seniority and leadership. See Thompson page 2 column 7.
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Clark W. Thompson
Galveston County
Thompson
House Committee On Agriculture
Washington
Dr Burt to Receive Patients at Gonzales Clinic
After a major operation at Crews Hospital the pioneer Dr Jacques Burt is ready to receive patients at Burt Clinic south of town. The clinic opens 9 to 12 and 2 to 5 daily, except Thursdays until 12 noon. He will also make home calls.
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Crews Hospital
Gonzales
Jacques Burt
Burt
St Joseph School to Present Program Friday Evening
St Joseph School will present an interesting program Friday evening at 8 o'clock in the parish hall. Everyone is cordially invited to attend and enjoy an evening of entertainment.
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St. Joseph School
Tial
Isveryone
An Appeal To Local Organizations Cancer Control Month
April is designated Cancer Control Month by Congress. The American Cancer Society appeals to the public for financial support to fund its threefold program of research education and service. The goal is to broaden programs and support coordinated research toward cause and cure, uniting communities in effort. See Cancer page.
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Congress of the
United States
American Cancer Society
Photographer Oscar Raab Undergoes Eye Surgery
Local photographer Oscar Raab underwent eye surgery at Medical Arts Hospital in Houston. After the procedure he developed arthritis but is described as much improved at this writing.
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Oscar Raab
Medical Arts Hospital
Houston
Oscar
Parade and Stock Show Plans Set for April 11–12
Final preparations underway for the FFA and 4-H Project Show to be held April 11 and 12 at the VFW Hall grounds. Parade begins Wednesday at 5 PM, livestock judging at 10 AM, with shows, booths, and food throughout. Walter Schoenvogel Orchestra to play Wednesday night. Thursday features a limited price auction at 8 PM. Co sponsors are Moulton Lions Club and Columbus Kyilys Council 32449.
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FFA
Chamber of Commerce
VFW Hall
Walter Schoenvogel
Moulton Lions Club
Kyi.lys of Columbus Council
Trustee Election Slated For Sat
The Moulton Independent School District will hold a trustee election this Saturday April 7. Incumbents Wm. Novosad and Ed Mikes withdraw. Julius Jasek will re enter his name on the ballot.
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Moulton Independent School District
Wm. Novosad
Ed. Mikes
Julius Jasek
Committees Meet Ahead of Columbus FFA and 4-H Show
Chairmen of various committees of the FFA and 4-H Club Project Show convene tonight at Pun Cafe at 7 30 to finalize plans for the two day event Wednesday and Thursday April 1 9 in Columbus. Lions Club and Kaige co sponsors join the Lions meeting to discuss final arrangements.
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FFA
Lions Club
Kaige
Columbus
Regula Lions
St Joseph School Club Plans April Meeting
The St Joseph School Club will hold its monthly meeting at the School Auditorium Thursday night April 5 at 7 30. Members are urged to be present as important business is to be discussed.
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St. Joseph's
Beard Growing Contest At VFW Easter Picnic
Pictured participants include Emil Rehak Cecil Castro Frank Castro in front with August Eilert Claude Buck Sherry Joe Michalek Mascot Elis Kalina Henry Gold Jodie Meisc... (text truncated).
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VFW
Emil Rehak
Cecil Castro
Frank Castro
August Eilert
Claude
Buck” Sherry
Joe Michalec
Elis
Kalina
Henry Gold
Jodie Meiserschlaeger
Sid Vow
Emmett Orsak
Emil Gold
Jimmy Luksovsky
Albert Pavlicek
Alvin Faltisek
Woodrow Joost
Valtisek
Daniel Brom
August R.fojtik
Harry Meyer
Capons Bring $6.50 Per Pound at Houston Fat Stock Show
At the Houston Fat Stock event Lee Roy Barta entered three capons two Cornish and one White John. They weighed about twenty eight pounds total and sold for 6.50 per pound yielding 188.50. He is the son of Bohumil and Mrs Barta of Rt 1 Moulton.
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Houston
Lee Roy Barta
Lee Roy Is
Mrs. Bohumil Barta
Rt 1
Moulton
Winners Named in Beard Growing Contest
The beard contest awarded three winners by category. Left shows Claude Buck Sherry for most unique beard, center Cecil Castro for scrawniest beard, and Jimmy Luksovsky on the right for fullest and longest beard.
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Claude
Buck
Sherry
Cecil Castro
Jimmy Luksovsky
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Claude “Buck” Sherry
Cecei Castro
G. G. Fisbeck
Lee Jarosek
Henry Brosch Orch
Raab Studio
H’ville
Legion Auxiliary
Set. Z. L. Kocian
G. F. Kallus
MHS
DR. Burt
MEL Tonite Thurs
ST. Joseph
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