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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1954
Page
1
A civic notice discusses the August 25 run off election with warnings about voter confusion and taxes, plus remarks on state policy. Community health and water sufficiency are noted with a push for affordable x ray services. Cotton harvest updates report bales ginned and current middling price amid drought impact.
The Moulton VEW Post held a stew dinner at its Sunday gathering in August. Donors included E A Oehl Pearl Distributor Anton Faltisek Shiner and Lone Star Distributor Bobby Quitta Hallettsville Southern Select Beer Distributor Emanuel Hinck and Joe Crozier Waelder. Post Commander Gene Hinci thanked contributors. C Orts and Carl Smith donated $25 bonds once bought from the organization during VFW property purchases.
The Agriculture Department announced national average support prices for 1954 crops. Upland cotton is set at 31.58 cents per pound, extra long staple at 62.25, and peanuts at 12.24 cents, with various grade-adjusted mids and parity considerations noted.
Pacific Fleet ships converge on Puget Sound for the Seafair visit ending in Seattle Tacoma Everett and Bellingham. Clarence A. Ehler USN seaman son of Mr and Mrs Adolf Ehler of Moulton sails aboard SS Prairie during the event.
Yokohama Japan Army Pfc Adolph P Pekar son of Mr and Mrs Paul Pekar Rt 3 Shiner recently graduated as a gun mechanic from the Far East Anti Aircraft Artillery Specialist School near Tokyo During a six week course the 21 year old Shiner soldier regularly assigned to Battery C of the 753rd Anti Aircraft Artillery Bn studied maintenance and repair of medium and heavy artillery.
Farmers and ranchers in Lavaca County communities are advised an election will be held August 20 1954 to elect community committee men and alternate members for 1955. Chairmen and vice chairmen become delegates to the County Convention. Ballots will be mailed August 1 9 1954 to eligible voters and must be returned by mail by August 19 1954 or in person by 5 00 PM August 20 1954. Lists show candidates for communities A B D with named individuals.
John D. Palmer district manager of the San Antonio social security office said Congress is considering changes to monthly benefits and many people have contacted the office for details. He stressed no definite information is available yet and urged beneficiaries to await direct notice rather than calling the office.
The Moulton Little League team held a father and son banquet at Sulphur Park with a mutton and beef barbecue prepared by City Meat Market owner August Etlinger. The league finished third in county play on July 27 after its last game. Al Star eliminated Wharton 8 to 6 then lost to La Grange 8 to 2. Moulton stars included Rich Orts Hanslik and Kloesel.
A historical appeal emphasizes the power of a single vote in a democracy. It notes how close decisions like constitutional pay raises amendments and critical legislation were decided by one vote, urging Texans to vote on August 28. The piece invokes past elections and absentee voting for sick Texans.
Clifford J. Kotzebue, 1916 born San Antonio resident, died July 27 aboard the U S S Grand Canyon in Naples Italy after a heart attack. He served over nineteen years in the Navy and is interred at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery with full military honors. He leaves a wife Cynthia Ann, a daughter, and parents William and Adella Kotzebue, plus brothers. Funeral attendance from San Antonio and West Columbia included extended family members.
The people of Moulton and area can get chest X-rays at no cost on Tuesday August 17 from 12 noon to 6 p m and Wednesday August 18 from 9 to 1 p m at the City Office. The service is government funded and quick, with potential early detection of TB cancer and heart disease.
Young high school rodeo participants compete at Hallettsville in the national championship with 122 contestants from 13 states. The Humble Company program showcases rodeo highlights and regional films across Texas stations from August 16 17 including KPRC TV WOAI KTBC in Houston San Antonio Austin.
Cooperator Julius Stavinoha near Moulton outlines plans to plant at least 20 acres of Yellow blossom clover this fall. He notes 3 acres seeded yielded 1300 pounds of clover seed this year and cotton yields rose from a quarter to three quarters bale per acre after including clover. He has built a farm pond reworked terraces and added outlets as part of his conservation plan.
Mrs Theo Motal accepted the position of school tax assessor collector for the Moulton Independent School District last week, replacing Mrs Joe Vanham who resigned. Chest X-ray reminder noted for Tuesday and Wednesday.
College Station. Labor costs are high in farming and have risen since 1941. Extension expert C H Bates notes move to power machinery, but profitability requires machines to be kept busy. A Texas study found per bale costs of custom stripping lower than using own equipment. consider acreage, depreciation, and custom hiring to control overhead.
Mrs Anna Sophia Janssen died Saturday August 7 in Moulton at Schneider Rest Home. She was born October 23 1859 in Germany and married John L. Janssen December 4 1877 near Fayetteville. Survived by seven sons and four daughters, numerous grandchildren and siblings. Funeral service at Zion Lutheran Church Monday at 4:00 p.m. Interment City Cemetery. Smith Funeral Home in charge.
Gonzales Chamber of Commerce president William Boothe announced that Luke W. Trahin, manager of the San Louis Obispo California Chamber of Commerce, has turned in his resignation and will depart to take another manager position in California. Boothe will begin arranging for a successor.
The Agriculture Department forecast Texas cotton at 3.4 million bales and U S. total at 12 68 million for the year with 78 percent of normal in the nation and 73 percent in Texas. An estimated 9 65 million bale carryover was on hand Aug 1 under price support programs.
The Moulton Home Demonstration ladies, dressed as men, will face the local men in a charity baseball game at Lions field on Wednesday night August 18 at 8 30 p m Proceeds fund park improvements including lights and picnic facilities with refreshments available on the grounds.
Mrs. Felix Pavlas age 84 7 months 25 days died Tuesday at 1 15 am Funeral services were held from Smith Funeral Home at 8 30 am with Catholic Church rites at St Josephs Interment in Catholic Cemetery She was born in Europe came here at eight married Felix Pavlas who died March 16 1942 Surviving five sons Anton Joe John Frank Edward four daughters Mrs John Roeder Mrs John Kozelsky Mrs August Kasper Mrs Allen Seifert One son died in infancy Thirty one grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren Pallbearers were grandsons
Gonzales Texas The Texas Textile Mills plans an indefinite shutdown to take effect in September Officials said the plant will not be sold and will reopen when business slack is cleared About 210 workers were employed at peak and about 100 remain currently The mill mainly produced denims and will wind down to catch up on existing orders before closing.
A USDA report shows about half of American homes require larger wiring or more circuits to handle air conditioners TVs freezers and other devices. Well equipped homes may use twice as much electricity in 1955 as in 1945. Inadequate wiring raises home fire risk and reduces efficiency. Mrs Bernice Claytor notes improper electricity use.
The department notes non irrigated cotton in Northwest Texas held up while rain is needed. By August 1 the Census Bureau reported 389,386 bales ginned, up from 345,860 a year earlier.
A large crowd watched Moulton defeat Ammannsville 5 to 2 in the second game of a best of three. Roznovsky hit a two run homer and Arndt added a triple while Dusek pitched for Ammannsville and Bollom for Moulton. The series stands one win each with a decisive third game set for La Grange next Sunday.
Sinclair Station on Highway 95 formerly Hi-Way Service Station will open Thursday morning August 12 under lease to Gus Dziadek and sons. The station will sell Sinclair gasoline and oil products and offer standard services with a formal public opening announced later.
Tests to measure how much Army personnel remember from basic training will be given to over 15,000 men in active Army and Reserve in coming months. The Department of Army aims to guide refresher courses for current service members and reservists recalled to active duty in mobilization. The tests will help plan retraining for former servicemen and identify proficiency gaps and emphasis areas for future programs.
Texas Agricultural Extension Service warns that increasing use of electrical equipment without updating wiring creates overload risks. Fuses blow and insulation can overheat, potentially smoldering inside walls.
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