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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1949
Page
8
Hallettsville county agents begin issuing written prior approvals for cowpeas from the start of the month through July 15 or until funds run out. Eligible varieties include Whippoorwill Chinese Red Brabham Iron and Bluewhip at five cents per pound up to 150 pounds per farm. farmers buy seed and obtain written approval before planting with home grown seed weighed prior to approval.
The Catholic school club held its regular meeting last week Tuesday night April 5. It decided to have a lunch and games April 7 at night after all business was discussed. The meeting adjourned with a prayer led by Rev. John Matocha.
Mrs. T. P. Schoenberg and her children visiting Yoakum spent the weekend with her parents Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Smith, sharing time with family.
Twenty five members and Rev K Windecker attended the Lutheran Ladies Aid meeting held Thursday afternoon April 7. Rev Windecker spoke on Christian guidance and citizenship in politics. A violet altar covering for Easter was donated. Membership renewals and Memorial Wreath donations were highlighted. Janie Zimmersman was a visitor. Committees were named for Membership Sick Flower Hostesses.
A Texaco meeting was held in Victoria Friday night with attendees including Vince Rehmer Ad Wagner Emil Jaluska Eugene Biehunko Victor Marko Ad Petrek Bohumir Bohuslav and Albert Pavlicek. Local residents Sgt and Mrs Alves Pietsch of San Antonio spent the weekend with relatives. Mrs Mary Taylor and Mr and Mrs Fred Fehrenkamp of Houston visited Mrs R Valenta Sunday. Dr and Mrs M J Luke and son Bethel of Houston visited Mr and Mrs F C Smith.
Washington reports the 1950 census is expected to record about 150 000 000 people up from 131 669 275 in 1940. J S Capt director of the Census Bureau outlined plans before a House subcommittee noting the April to June 1950 operation will hire 150 000 to 160 000 enumerators for a four part count including population and agriculture. Respondents will answer 33 questions from name to job search.
The Lavaca County district court grand jury met last week and returned one true bill a felony. It urged county offices stay open until 5 00 P M on Saturday and recommended extending slot and marble machine law to include punch boards. Herman L Wendt chaired the panel with visits by O N Waddle George Willing ham and B J Clark. Carl Matthews Oscar Kaiser from San Antonio and Mr Mrs Carl Matthews spent the weekend with relatives here.
Chief Roman E. Harak of the United States Navy Resourcing Station Victoria toured Moulton on Tuesday. The local sale featured four pair dress socks for 88 cents and a $2.00 necktie offered at 1.39. Ladies First Class Nylon socks were 98 cents a pair at Bill's Place W Hi ttlinger, owner.
Hochheim Prairie branch No 18 of the Hochhemrairie Mutual fire and storm Insurance Association met at the Farmers and Merchants State Bank building. Rud A Haas was named president with Frank Meyer as vice president F W Hans as secretary treasurer and Rud A Haas F W Hans Anton Raab and Erwin Kram elected delegates to the Yoakum convention Alternate members were A L Ellinghausen Joe Stary Sr Emil J Jaluska and Edgar Freytag.
Roman Dierschke announces he has been made a dealer for the B F Goodrich Tire Co and invites the public to come see the tires. F G Fisbeck of Palacios spends the week in Moulton. Mr and Mrs Henry Breitschopf of Houston and their son Emanuel Breitschopf of Galveston return home Tuesday.
The family thanks all who helped during the bereavement of mother and grandmother Mrs Amalia Pelzel and those who sent flowers. Signed by Mr and Mrs Henry Breitschopf and Son. Sanforized stripe chambray cloth advertised at 38c a yard by Bill's Place owned by W H Etlinger.
The text notes an approximate $750 000 insurance in force and lists appraisers Rud A Haas Frank Meyer and Anton Raab.
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