Hints on Controlling Weeds and Grass in Cotton
Extension cotton specialist Fred C. Elliott notes that weed and grass control is the second largest cost in cotton farming. He cites methods such as rotary hoes and chemical oils that saved millions last year, with high speed tractor operation and targeted treatments reducing hoeing labor and costs. Contact local county agents for details on recommended practices and costs.
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College Station
Fred C. Elliott
Elliott
Waelder Pair and Mr Mrs Pren Lock Visit El Campo
Mrs Wally Otho of Waelder and Mr and Mrs Pren Lock of here were guests in the Paul Gips home in El Campo Tuesday.
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Wally Otho
Waelder
Pren Lock
Paul Gips
el Campo
Jealous Husband Kills 87 Year Old Wife In Rock Island
In Rock Island Illinois an 87 year old woman Ella Ostrom was murdered by her 75 year old husband George J Ostrom who said he killed her because he was jealous and she was stepping out He reported attacking her with a heavy timber as she sat at a dressing table They had been married 21 years and Ostrom was charged with murder after summoning police.
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Rock Island, Ill
George J. Ostrom
Ella
Ostrom
Local basketball banquet honors Hoyer with $110 prize
Latricia Wachtendorf Shirley Dietsch ke Carolyn Fojtik and Dorothy Wenske with Ellen Krejci on piano performed vocal selections after a meal. Superintendent Edward F. Rainer summarized this season's basketball activity and detailed how ten trophies were earned by two local teams. Coach Thomas Hoyer received a $110 check from sponsors for coaching a girls team to second in state.
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Latricia Wachtendorf
Shirley Dietschke
Carolyn Fojtik
Dorothy Wenske
Ellen Krejci
Edward F. Rainer
Thomas Hoyer
Hoyer
Roger Dreyer
Chas Luksovsky
Birthday, wedding anniversary and church notes from Novohrad area
Mrs Ignac Faltysek honored on 70th birthday as children gathered at her Novohrad home for a chicken barbecue. The piece lists numerous family members from Moulton San Antonio Praha Schulenburg Flatonia and Houston plus a 45th wedding anniversary for Mr and Mrs John Stryk of Praha with many relatives attending. Also reports Praha Sodality meeting led by Rev Marcus Valenta with plans for May Crown and First Solemn High Mass for Mr John C Bily.
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Ignac Faltysek
Here
Willie Stasney
Benjamin
Louis Faltysek
Edwin J. Brosek
Willie Faltysek
George Jasek
Moulton
George
Joe Fajkus
Praha
Frank Tupa
Flatonia
Jerry Kubenka
Novohrad
John Stryk Jr
Schulenburg
Joe Stryk
San Antonio
Jimmie Stryk
Henry Sitka
Ernest Stryk
Stanley Cerny
Leroy Rehak
Debbie
Houston
Sodality of
St. Mary’s
Marcus Valenta
Tohnny Joe Farkus
Julius Jasek
John C. Bily
Bernard Braha
Angleton
Frank Pavlicek
Erwin Kouba
Bellaire
Fred Brosch
Gene
Albina Jasek
Daniel Jasek
Ladislaus Jasek
Geo. Jasek
James
Mary
Frank Mig
Galena Park
Charlie Pilat Sr
Charlie Pilat Jr
Anton Rehak Sr
Henry Jasek
Henry Joe
Mary Janecek
Wagner Hospital
Shiner
Little John Nelson Meyer Celebrates Fourth Birthday
John Nelson Meyer son of Clyde and Mrs Meyer of Houston celebrated his fourth birthday Saturday April 12 at the home of his grandparents Dc C Otts. Guests arrived at 3 30 and enjoyed games refreshments and a farm animal decorated cake. Out of town guests included Mrs J J Etlinger Fiatonia and Mrs Garrett Raye Houston.
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John Nelson Meyer
Clyde Meyer
Houston
Dc. C. Otts
John
J. J. Etlinger
Fiatonia
Garrett Raye
Card of Thanks for Elo Fehrenkamp
I express gratitude to all who were kind and helpful during illness and at the death of Mrs. Elo Fehrenkamp. Thanks for flowers food Holy Masses and those who paid respects or assisted in any way to ease my burden. May God bless each of you.
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Elo Fehrenkamp
Legion Home to Be Built Behind Stage with Lounge and Kitchen
The plan includes a back stage Legion Home with a Ladies' lounge on the left wing and a kitchen in the right wing. A public lounge sits between the wings inside the building and a patio will be added outside. Chairman Wm Miculka leads the building committee with Bill Reeves as secretary and man behind the design sketch.
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Wm. Miculka
Bill Reeves
Farm Bureau Meeting Explains New Egg Law Protections
Commissioner White outlined a new law that shields both producers and consumers and blocks shipping inferior Grade A eggs from other states. Local Farm Bureau president Herman Kurtz led the meeting as Wayne Little introduced the Commissioner and Lavaca Farm Bureau head G. O. Little introduced attending board members.
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Commissioner White
Farm Bureau
Herman Kurtz
Wayne Little
Cuero
Texas Farm Bureau
Lavaca Farm Bureau
G. O. Little
Hallettsville
Local Hermann Sons Hold Brief Meeting April 17
Members of Moulton Hermann Sons Lodge No. 59 met at the VFW Hall on Thursday night April 17 with president A. J. Breitschopf presiding. To allow Farm Bureau time the meeting was shortened by half an hour and the social hour was omitted. The next meeting is set for 8 o’clock on Thursday May 15.
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Moulton Hermann Sons
Lodge No. 59
VFW Hall
A. J. Breitschopf
Farm Bureau
Herman Sons
Wrong Man for the Job Sparks Humorous Home Debate
In a lighthearted exchange a woman advertises for a man to handle odd jobs, errands, and lawn work. A man replies that she is seeking a husband, highlighting the gendered tone of the era and turning the ad into a joke about domestic roles.
Notice Of Sale Of Buildings Lavaca County Texas
Pursuant to a Lavaca County Commissioners Court order sealed bids will be taken for five buildings on the County Farm near Hallettsville Texas. Buildings numbered 1 2 3 a garage and a wash house will be sold separately with a 10 percent deposit due with each bid. Bids opened at 10 AM Tuesday May 13 1958. The county reserves the right to reject all bids and successful bidders must remove structures within a reasonable time Gus J Strauss County Judge.
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Commissioners’ Court
Lavaca County
Texas
County Farm
County Poor Farm
Hallettsville
Gus J. Strauss
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Novohrad News
Henry Joe Jasek
Sodality Meeting
Prine
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Moulten, Texas
Bobby Haas
Capons
Legion
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Wyatt
New Hampshire
Indian River
Wyatt Hatcher
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Self
Aermotor Win
Atte Many Aan
Mona & Elec
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Gonzales
Moulton Eagle
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