Live Stock Judging Team Wins First Place Banner
The Livestock Judging team with Wiley Haas Raymond Hajek and Quinton Raab took first in Area III F F A contests at College Station on April 22, competing in judging beef cattle hogs sheep and carcasses. Meats team members Ed Mikes Eugene Laqua and Eugene Kouba earned a second place banner. Dairy Cattle and Poultry teams were recognized but not placed. The group praised for strong finish amid 63 area agriculture departments and 2806 members.
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Wiley Haas
Raymond Hajek
Quinton Raab
College Station
Ed. Mikes
Eugene Laqua
Eugene Kouba
George Holub
Ernest Biehunko
Roland Gassman
Jim Kubicek
Leroy Muehlstein
Gus Dziadek
Moulton F. F. A
Texas
Dale Bauer
Eugene Boehm
Blaine Brueggmann
Dennis Ermis
Ed. Kram
Emil Seims
Gary Wagner
Raymond Be
May events and notices span Cotton Week and Memorial Day
May 14 proclaims Mother's Day. A Houston woman is fined for drunken driving. Tide lands sovereignty debated. May 1–6 is National Cotton Week. Big Bend National Park dedication may occur Oct 11. Decoration Day set for May 21 with Rep Clark W. Thompson delivering the memorial address.
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Geier-Merrem
American Legion
Clark W. Thompson
Galveston
Voter turnout and postal cuts spark budget debate
About 45 million of 97 million eligible voters may cast ballots this fall, a turnout under half. The Postmaster General orders postal service cuts to reduce government costs, though critics argue waste elimination would better curb expenses.
Anniversary of the San Jacinto Battle Near Houston
Friday, April 21 marked the 114th anniversary of the San Jacinto battle near Houston which secured Texas independence. General Sam Houston led the Texas army against General Santa Anna’s Mexican forces in a two to one disadvantage.
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San Jacinto
Houston
Texas
Sam Houston
Santa Anna
Farmers May Release 1950 Cotton Allotments
Lavaca County farmers may release all or part of their 1950 cotton allotment under a March 31 amendment to the Agricultural Adjustment Act. Released acreage may offset increases in the 65-45-40 authorization. PMA officials note many released acres may go unused and urge farmers to inquire about effects and deadlines. The release deadline is April 28 and must be filed at the local PMA office with a government form.
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United States
Lavaca County
Henneke
Bohuslev Patek Wedding Solemnized at St Joseph Moulton
Miss Mildred Bohuslav daughter of Mr and Mrs Tom Bohuslav of Komensky and Laddie Patek son of Mr and Mrs Laddie Patek of Sweet Home were married at St Josephs Catholic Church in Moulton on Monday April 17 at 8 30 am Rev John Matocha presided. Witnesses were Herman Bohuslav and Johnny Patek. Bridesmaids Emily Patek Albina Patek Agnes Jemelka Eugenia Jemelka. Attendants Arnold Bohuslav Alvin Michalec George Patek August Patek. Bridesmaids dresses were taffeta with matching headdresses and the bride wore a white satin gown with lace yoke and long train. She wore a double strand of pearls from the groom. Mothers wore navy and pink carnations.
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Mildred Bohuslav
Tom Bohuslav
Komensky
Laddie Patek
Sweet Home
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
Moulton
John Matocha
Herman Bohuslav
Johnny Patek
Emily Patek
Albina Patek
Agnes Jemelka
Eugenia Jemelka
Arnold Bohuslav
Alvin Michalec
George Patek
August Patek
Get Your Suntan by Slow Degrees Says Health Officer
Health officer Dr George W Cox urges gradual sun exposure as summer approaches. He explains sun stroke stems from direct solar effects on the brain and cautions against excessive exposure to avoid severe burns while noting ultraviolet rays aid vitamin D production.
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George W. Cox
Cox
Dr. Cox
Edwin Hoepfl Seeks Constable Seat in Precinct 6
Edwin Hoepfl announces candidacy for constable of Precinct 6 Lavaca County in the Democratic primary in July. He pledges to perform duties to the best of his ability if elected.
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Moulton Eagle
Lavaca County
Edwin Hoepfl
Wedding Reception and Dance for New Couple In Moulton
A reception honors the bride at her parents home with a sumptuous dinner and a grand wedding cake adorned with bells and roses. A later dance at the V F W Hall in Moulton features the Rudy Kurtz Orchestra. The couple, Mr and Mrs John Welff, led the grand march and then traveled to Carlsbad Caverns New Mexico.
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V.F.W. Hall
Moulton
Rudy Kurtz
John Welff
Carlsbad Caverns
New Mexico
City of Moulton considers revenue bonds for sewer project
Voters are urged to approve a revenue bond issue on April 29 to fund a sanitary sewer system without tax bonds. The bonds would be repaid from light and sewer system revenues, with no tax levy. Existing light system bonds would be paid after the new bonds are issued. bids for construction will follow.
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Moulton
Mayor Fehrenkamp Discusses Sewer Bond At Lions Club
At a Lions Club meeting on Thursday Mayor Fehrenkamp spoke on a sewer bond issue. Mrs. Jaeggli entered six students in the 1950 National Piano Tournament in Victoria as part of a District event with judge J. Meredith Tatton of Houston.
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Fehrenkamp
Lions Club Meeting
J. T. Jaeggli
National Guild of Piano Teachers
Victoria
Mary Ann Bravenec
Martha Bows
Timothy Bows
Barbara Baca
Diana Sue Cooper
Charles Cooper
Jennings Cook
Lillie Ann Darilek
Joe Domus
Lexie Marie Etlinger
Barbara Jean Fisbeck
Rebecca Halliburton
Katherine Kolar
Ellen Krejci
Renee Merrem
Walter Paul Jr
Ira Syler
Juanita Smith
Arnold Tauch
Bobbie Jean Wehmeyer
Kaylene Wachtendorf
Rose Marie Strieder
J. Meredith Tatton
Houston
Moulton FFA selects representative for San Antonio trip
Janie Ammermann, vice president of the Moulton FFA Chapter, will represent the group in San Antonio. The members thank the Moulton Lions Club for funding and organizing the trip.
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Janie Ammermann
F.F.A
Moulton
San Antonio
The
Moulton Lions Club
Moulton Student Wins Typing Contest
JaNell Pietsch a Moulton High School senior daughter of Mr and Mrs Louis Pietsch won the Regional Meet in San Marcos last Saturday to represent the district in the State Final Typing contest in Austin next week Eleven districts of this area with 25 contestants competed and the two highest scorers qualified for the State finals.
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JaNell Pietsch
Louis Pietsch
Moulton High School
San Marcos
Austin
Moulton Publisher Elected to Texas Safety Council Board
Weldon Knape of the Moulton Eagle has been elected as a member of the board of directors of the Texas Safety Council. President Pierce Brooks recommended his name to the nominating committee. The council meeting will be at the Rice Hotel in Houston on Saturday afternoon May 13.
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Weldon Knape
The
Moulton Eagle
Texas Safety Council
Pierce Brooks
Brooks
Texas
Safety Council
Rice Hotel
Houston
Soldier Johnnie Eilert Leaves for Camp Stoneman
Johnnie Eilert departed Friday April 14 for Camp Stoneman California where he will be stationed. Mrs. Eilert remains with his parents Mr and Mrs August Eilert at home.
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Johnnie Eilert
Camp Stoneman
California
Eilert
August Eilert
Moulton Lions Club approves candidates and bonds
The Moulton Lions Club met with 30 members and two guests Rev John Matocha and Frank Wagner. They endorsed Albert M Walker for Lions Governor District 25 3 and revenue bonds for a sewer system to be voted April 29. Mayor Fehrenkamp urged voting support while outlining non tax financed construction. Nominees for next year were elected by acclamation and committees formed for softball league and support for Boys State and a home economics convention attendee.
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Moulton
Elo C. Fehrenkamp
Fehrenkamp
William Miculka
T. B
Frank Biehunko Jr
E. A. Oehl
W. L. Young
Julius Krejci
Vince Rehmer
Roy Kotzebue
Fr. Meyer
Fr. Barta
Rudy Kubenka
J. W. Pyland
Frank Petras
Carl Smith
Joe H. Vanham Jr
County Wide Examinations Held at Hallettsville High School
The county wide rural 8th grade examinations will be held Saturday morning April 29 at Hallettsville High School beginning at 8 15 o'clock.
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Hallettsville High School
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Joe Petrek
G. G. Fisbeck
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