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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1954
Page
1
In a partisan letter supporters argue the drouth blamed on Governor Shivers reflects farm policy failures from Washington. They urge Texans to vote Saturday for a candidate who will uphold independence against labor pressure, claiming Yarborough risks liberty and higher taxes.
Moulton Little Leaguers defeated Cistern 8 to 0 Tuesday night at the local diamond in a clear victory.
Pernie Bailey Drilling Co. reported the wildcat test southwest of town reached 7900 feet Tuesday afternoon with continued drilling in a sand. No showings were obtained at that depth but operations would persist. The contract depth noted was 8200 feet.
Judy Berg seven died in a San Antonio hospital on August 20. Burial services were held Saturday at 2 p m at the Mission Burial Park. Survived by parents Mr and Mrs Charles Berg two sisters Carolyn and Betty Jeanne of San Antonio grandfather Mr C Berg San Antonio grandmother Mrs E F Kaase Austin great grandfather Mr F C Kaase Moulton and many other relatives.
The colored school in Moulton will open for the new school year on Monday September 27. Mrs Frankie B Evans begins her twentieth year of teaching in Moulton.
A 1949 Buick driven by Willie Barnes of San Angelo and a 1951 Chevrolet pickup driven by Daniel George Surman of Schulenburg collided at the Northbound intersection near Barta's Grocery at 2 a.m. Barnes turned onto Kemsinsky Road after the crash occurred. Surman said he did not see a hand signal. Constable Zat Johnson investigated. Buick damage about 400 dollars. pickup about 100 dollars.
The polio fundraising drive seeks twenty million dollars for the rest of the year. In Moulton, ladies groups canvass homes through August 31 representing the Altar Society V F W and Legion Auxiliaries Missionary Society and Lutheran Ladies Aid Society. Lions Club will contact local businesses later this week. Citizens urged to donate generously.
A 1954 Bel Aire Chevrolet overturned at the Burt Medical Clinic after missing a culvert on a Sunday morning. John and Mrs. Reindl escaped with minor bruises. Mrs. Reindl was treated at Shiner hospital for a cut above the eye and kept a day. The car had 127 miles on the speedometer and was badly damaged.
Funeral services were held in Shiner for Master Sergeant Joe J. Koudelka who died from gunshot wounds at Brooke General Hospital after being found at Fort Hood. The veteran of World War II and Korea died Aug 19 at Pronke General Hospital, aged 27. Survivors include his parents, a brother, and four sisters. Pallbearers named.
Last Wednesday night August 18 the Demonstration ladies dressed as men won a spectacle with a score about 13 to 5. The game used homemade rules and many umpire calls caused confusion as men in skirts faced errors and sliding woes. Proceeds benefit Lions Field picnic grounds park improvements led by the Home Demonstration ladies.
Patrolman Tom Cook investigated a 11:30 p m Friday crash 1.3 miles east of Moulton on Komensky FM Road involving a 1953 Ford pickup and a 1948 Chevrolet Coach. Milton J. Shimek Hallettsville Route 5 drove the Chevrolet attempting to pass Leroy Barta Moulton Route one left turn caused a collision left front door to right front wheel. No injuries listed and about 100 dollars damage to both vehicles.
Mrs. Ed E Neuhaus aged 50 died at Renger Hospital after a truck car collision on the Musing bridge between Hallettsville and Yoakum. A diesel truck stopped on the bridge a following vehicle jackknifed and the Cadillac hit the truck. Mrs Neuhaus suffered several broken ribs and other injuries. her husband was injured. She was prominent in Hallettsville social and civic life.
A postcard from Vichy Allier France arrives with a greeting to Eagle and St Joseph’s readers. It notes rainy cool weather and a wish that Texans experience the change. Signed Rev Joseph Kopp.
A 23 year old Mission cotton picker faces a negligent homicide charge in the hit and run death of Nada farmer Louis August Popp, 36. An El Campo witness provided the license number leading to Bonifacio Lopez in Crescent. Popp died Tuesday from injuries.
In Wilmington California George Wise Jr aged 10 survived when a car struck the house while he rested asleep in a back bedroom. The crash killed the family dog which was lying on his bed. his mother had chosen not to move him to his own room.
Mrs. Eugene S. Michalec a war bride travels with Susan Jay Michael and Elizabeth 1 from Houston by train to New York. They will stay four days at Ft Hamilton then sail about August 28 for England where her husband S Sgt Eugene Michalec is stationed at Briger Norton Oxford with the Medical Corps.
Lt. Commander E. J. Butschek and Mrs Butschek and their two children have returned from a two year stay in Hawaii. They will travel to Washington D C where Commander Butschek is assigned to the Navy Comptroller Office. They plan a visit in Port Arthur before settling in Washington to find living quarters and prepare their daughter for school. They expect to remain there for an extended period.
James M. Bender, master of the Texas State Grange, urged exemptions from acreage controls for small and family farms at the 20th annual convention in San Antonio. He argued 50 percent of farms produce only 10 percent of output and should be treated differently from large operators, proposing a stabilized land use policy to reduce yearly planning uncertainty and surplus penalties.
The Oak Grove School begins the 1954 55 term on Monday September 6. Buses run their usual route and students should bring lunches. Teachers are Mr and Mrs Victor Dullye.
A local ballgame last week ended with the women defeating the men at Lions Field. The photo shows players and spectators in three rows with names such as Mes dames Leander Mueller Ed Hajek Ed Arndt Willie Pavlas Ed Hans Govan Hull Cordell Hull Masters R Hajek Al Hans Wayne Moore Walter Haas Stan Rothbauer Fr Kouba Wm Young Wm Hoepfl Roy Kotzebue Marvin Haase Eugene Krejci Lad Maresh Lee Tousignant Albert Schuman Randle Kreidler Ervin Oehl Alfred Gassman Frank Biehunke among the readable captions.
The Moulton Public School begins Tuesday Sept 7 at 8 45 a m half day. buses depart 7 15 a m return at noon. A complete faculty is listed including J W Pyland superintendent Edward F Rainer high school principal and teachers for elementary and high school. Registration for sophomores juniors seniors on Sept 4 9 11 30 a m. freshmen and Maniton High School attendees 1 3 80 p m. Band offered to all students.
The Ninth Congressional District Agriculture Committee with about 65 farmers and business leaders will visit Lavaca County in November. Jerome Harbich organized the trip with Hallettsville Chamber sponsorship, joined by Congressman Clark Thompson and state legislators. Flood prevention and dam construction will be reviewed, with discussion of state and local cost-sharing plans.
South Texas Chamber of Commerce projects Texas taxpayers will save about 291 million dollars next federal year as Congress cuts 6.9 billion from 1954 appropriations. Executive VP Hershel Nix says the savings equal nearly half the state’s annual government cost and praises the budget cut.
The Hallettsville Lavacans beat Ammansville 9 to 2 in the first game of the final SCTL playoff. Ammansville had won the Ammannsville Moulton series two games to one.
Dallas dispatch cites U S Labor Department officials urging students to finish school before entering the labor market. Regional Director William J. Rogers notes the Fair Labor Standards Act restricts under 16 employment during school hours, with an exemption for a farmer's own children on the farm.
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