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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1954
Page
3
A flurry of visitors and family gatherings fills the weekend in the area. Residents from Houston Pasadena Corpus Christi San Antonio and Temple joined relatives in Hou lton and Hallettsville for trips to New Braunfels Austin and Cuero. The Moulton Lodge plans a meeting at Rock Inn Hall August 17 with a social to follow.
We thank all who assisted at the death of our sister and sister in law Miss Louise Lucke. Special thanks to pallbearers funeral directors and those who brought flowers. We are grateful for the words of comfort from friends and neighbors. Mrs Minnie Skyles Mrs Charles Lieke
The 2nd Kocian Reunion occurred Sunday August 1 at Moravia Parish Hall with a basket dinner for about 186 descendants of the Kocian families. Officers were re-elected and plans made for next year on the first Sunday in August 1955 at Moravia Parish Hall. Music by the Barborak accordions.
A home demonstration family picnic was held at Sulphur Park on August 4 with many attendees listed by name and relation. Visitors included Wayne Moore and the Youngs from Houston. a later note mentions a planned ladies versus men baseball game at Lions Field on August 18.
We express sincere thanks to all who helped at the American Legion Picnic on Sunday August and for all donations. Gratitude to the public for support at tending the picnic which made it a success and will allow a sizable donation to the Moulton Fire Department toward the new fire truck. Geier-Merrem Post 392 American Legion.
Wagner's Dry Goods offers a summer clearance of boys and men's sport shirts. Price cuts cover a range of sizes and styles with quantities limited. Shoppers are urged to visit to nab bargains on casual and athletic wear.
Twenty nine members Rev J Holm and one visitor attend the regular Lutheran Ladies Aid meeting on Thursday Aug 5 A hymn opening reading and prayer followed Rev Holm on child study Mrs Ellen Hull presided voting to donate 10 to Home Demonstration Club for playground improvements Appreciation extended to Mrs Bensch visitor Committees named Flowers Membership Sick Watering Lawn Waiters and Hosts after Lord's Prayer the meeting adjourned to a social hour hosted by Mrs Vorene Arydt and Mrs Lorene Henricus
Zion Lutheran Church announces Brotherhood meeting Thursday at 8 00 p m in the parish house Sunday School at 9 00 a m Divine services at 10 00 a m Senior Confirmation Class from Monday to Friday 8 30 to 11 30 a m Women's Missionary Society meets Wednesday at 2 30 p m Remember the Chest X ray Tuesday and Wednesday
Baldwin College this week registers for the Fall Term opening September 7. Local residents include Lester Ray Hoerig of Route 2 Shiner and 1954 Yoakum High School graduate. Additional students from Flatonia High School register for the Accounting Course. A music free screen viewing by Capt. Mattida Janak entertained Wednesday night. Veterans registering for the Fall Term include Reuben, Cliff Lloyd, Walter L. Rickman, Leon Brzozowski, Gus Dziadek, and Willie Hagan.
Plans announced Friday to start a multi million dollar Padre Island causeway by year end linking Willacy County Port Mansfield to Padre Island with a 7.5 mile bridge across Laguna Madre forming a 40 mile offshore traffic loop. Willacy Navigation District members approved a 2.5 million dollar bond for early phase.
A called executive meeting of Geier Merrem Legion Auxiliary on Tuesday night July 2 named committee members for Child Welfare Community Service Poppy Flower Membership Americanism Pan American Study Rehabilitation Girls State Publicity Music Refreshment and color bearer duties. Local residents Mr John Pliska of Midland and Mr and Mrs Charles Caruth with family visited relatives over Sunday.
Fire swept the F. M. State Bank site as a windstorm caused structural damage, while an automobile accident nearby added to the day’s emergencies. Authorities investigated the incident and assessed damages and causes.
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