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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1950
Page
1
The rural VFEW Easter event attracts a sizeable turnout as organizers report strong participation. Separately, 2476 oil well completions were announced for Q1 in Texas, up from 2122 a year prior, while Rice Week is proclaimed to boost rice consumption.
Governor Allan Shivers headlines the second annual Easter Celebration held by the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 6971 and supporters in Moulton. About 8000 attendees fill the town with banners flags and festive decor as Shivers speaks on government and faith. The event features a 3000 egg hunt a large dance and meals served by VFW Auxiliary the American Legion and Lions Club.
Governor Allan Shivers visited Moulton on Easter Sunday and spoke to a large crowd. He spent time shaking hands and talking with thousands who attended, adding many new friends with his message and presence.
John L. Smolik announces candidacy for re election as Lavaca County Tax Assessor-Collector subject to the Democratic primary in July 1950. He states record of service, invites public inspection of records, and asks for voters support to continue serving the county.
Clark W. Thompson will deliver a memorial address in Moulton on Sunday May 21. The event is linked to Geier Merrem Post No 392 American Legion which also supports Boys State participation and decoration services.
Houston couple Mr. and Mrs. Melvin J. Pustejovsky announce a daughter born Monday April 10. The newborn is named Vera May and joins grandparents Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Pustejovsky of Houlton.
Lavaca County history will be depicted in a pageant at the Lavaca Fiesta September 14 16 with parade on opening day a kiddie parade September 16 and the fiesta queen crowned September 15. Rodeos September 15 16 and a square dance are planned. Federal and state officers will receive invitations, Dr. Harvey Renger said.
Ed E Kolar of Houlton underwent a surgical operation at Turner Hospital in Houston last week Wednesday and is reported recovering nicely. Mrs Kolar accompanies him there.
Mayor Elo C. Fehrenkamp announces fog spraying in Moulton starting Monday at 9:00 P.M. The notice appears on page one of section two.
Lavaca County PMA office in Hallettsville began issuing production approvals for seeding cow peas on the first of the month. Farmers must show a sales receipt before seeding to receive a cash approval not to exceed 14 dollars per farm, with certain cow pea varieties excluded. The practice runs until July 15 and allows multiple planting methods with payment on a per pound basis as a land humus-building summer legume program.
Joe Trojacek of near Moulton underwent an operation at Santa Rosa Hospital in San Antonio on Thursday.
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