August Czichos Demonstrates Large Custom Corn Picker
August Czichos operates one of the area’s largest two row corn pickers on Jim nell farm northeast of Monday morning. Benno Schneider runs the picker while Edmund Kram, local International Harvester representative, sells and installs the machine. The setup includes a corn unloader, sheller, storage bin, and shuck baling, with Czichos offering extensive custom corn picking and shelling services from a Farmall M tractor.
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August Czichos
Norman's Place
Jimnell’s
Benno Schneider
Edmund Kram
International Harvester
Kram
Czichos
Wase
Mr. Czichos
Highway 95
Henry Fisbeck
Albert Rosenauer
Jerry Kozelsky
Moulton Colored School Students to Transfer to Waelder
Students from St Paul School in Moulton will move to Ralph Bunch colored school in Waelder for the 1957-58 term. J W Pyland confirms transfer logistics. Mrs Brankie Evans, teaching in Moulton 22 years, will teach at Waelder starting Sept 3. She will ride daily with 27 students by bus, using a new Moravia district bus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul School of
Moulton
Ralph Bunch Colored School of
Waeld
J. W. Pyland
Waelder
Brankie B. Evans
Former Moultonites Join U S Postal Dispatch Division
Former Moultonites William Machalec previously a ce for Metallic Metals Inc and Harry Barta ex meat specialist for J M H Chain Grocers in Houston have assumed dispatchers roles in the Mail and Records Division of the U S Postal Department in Houston. They were chosen after high test scores from many applicants.
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William Machalec
Ace
Metallic Metals Inc
Harry Barta
J. M. H. Chain Grocers
Houston
Mail and Records
United States Postal Department
Machalec
Bar
Moulton
D. E. Henley To Teach Science Here
D E Henley of Freeport Texas has accepted a position in Moulton Public Schools to teach Science in the High School. He is a recent Sam Houston State Teachers College graduate with a BS in Agriculture and Science. The Henley family has moved to the Ice residence on West 1st Street. The addition completes the high school faculty for the 1957 58 scholastic term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. E. Henley
Freeport
Texas
Moulton
Henley
Sam Houston State Teachers College
Town to close on Labor Day September 2
The city of Moulton will observe Labor Day Monday September 2 with all business houses closed for the day. The public is urged to shop accordingly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton
Local JP A J Dari lek Admitted To St Luke's Hospital
Justice of the Peace A J Dari lek is hospitalized at St Luke's Hospital in Houston after a suspected mild pneumonia attack. Condition reported good at this writing.
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Justice of the Peace
A. J. Darilek
St. Luke's Hospital
Houston
Moulton ISD Adopts 1957 58 Budget
The Moulton Independent School District board met in special session August 20 to approve a $101,349 budget for 1957 58. The state furnishes about $80,000 of the total, with local taxpayers contributing roughly $21,000. The school tax rate is 78 cents for maintenance and 37 cents for bonds, totaling $1.15 per $100 valuation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton Independent School
Moulton Independent School District
Mail confusion continues in Amherstburg two Mary Hamiltons
Two women named Mary Hamilton caused mail mixups in Amherstburg Ontario for years. One married and became Mary Hall. a second Mary Hamilton recently married and also became Mary Hall. No relation between the Halls and Hamiltons. Mail will be addressed to Mrs William Hall or Mrs J A Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amherstburg
Ont
Mary Hamiltons
Mary Hamilton
Mary Hall
Halls
Warning to Parents Over Pigeon Shooting in Moulton
A local constable warns parents after reports that boys or adults may be shooting pigeons with rifles or air guns. He notes racing homers and other fancy pigeons are valuable, urging care and lawful behavior to protect birds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton
Harvest Festival at Moulton VFW Hall Sunday
The St Joseph Church Harvest Festival at the Moulton VFW Hall Sunday September 8 features a family style dinner with stew sausage fried chicken and all the trim mings. A cotton auction at 4 pm will highlight activities while Lone Star Brass Band provides music as Adolph Migl's Orchestra plays for the evening dance.
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St. Joseph Church
Moulton
Lone Star Brass Band
Adolph Migl
Moulton Vfw Hall
Purpose of a Lions Club in Moulton Community
The Moulton Lions Club aims to unite public spirited men from all city sectors to promote general welfare and community advancement. It fosters fellowship, ethical business standards, civic participation, cooperation over rivalry, and collaboration with other groups for public welfare while remaining non political non sectarian and non secret.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton Lions Club
Luther League Variety Show at Zion Church Two Nights
The Luther League of Zion Lutheran Church presents a two night variety show on Sunday September 1 and Monday September 2 in the parish house starting at 8:00 each evening. The program features one act plays monologues and popular songs with hillbilly farce De tours and titles such as The Wedding Skeremony The Crooked Mouth Family The Old Lamp Lighter Henrys Mail Order Wife and more songs with a free will collection invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther League of Zion Lutheran Church
Henry
Flatonia Soldiers Complete Basic Training at Fort Chaffee
Two Flatonia soldiers Privates Weldon H. Fisbeck and John J. Migl finished eight weeks of basic combat training Aug. 23 under the Reserve Forces Act program at Fort Chaffee Arkansas. Fisbeck is the son of Mr and Mrs Walter Fisbeck and attended Flatonia High School. Migl is the son of J F Migl and attended the University of Texas.
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Flatonia
Ark
Fort Chaffee
Weldon H. Fisbeck
John J. Migl
Fisbeck
Walter Fisbeck
Flatonio High School
Migl
J. F. Migl
University of Texas
Lavaca Farmers Plot Community Committee Vote Sept. 6
Lavaca County farmers and ranchers will vote on September 6 1957 to elect Community Committeemen and Alternate Committeemen for 1958. Ballots mailed by August 27 and must be postmarked by September 6 or delivered to the Lavaca County ASC Office by 5:00 PM. Eligible voters who do not receive ballots may obtain them at Hallettsville County Office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lavaca County
ASC
Local Fire Dept Dance Saturday at Moulton VFW Hall
The local volunteer Fire Department stages a dance this Saturday night August 31 at the Moulton VFW Hall. Emil Bartos Orchestra will provide the music for a pleasant evening of merriment to support the fire boys.
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Moulton
VFW Hall
Emil Bartos
Fire department makes two runs in Moulton area
The Moulton Fire Department answered a Monday evening call at Emil Bartos Bar and Cafe where an overheated kerosene stove ignited a counter but caused only slight damage. A Tuesday grass fire near Alvin Meyer's farm west of Old Moulton was extinguished before the fire truck arrived.
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Moulton
Emil Bartos
Alvin Meyer
Old Moulton
Notice to Public on Dump Grounds Use in Moulton
City of Moulton warns the public to use the Dump Grounds north of town properly for trash haul. Individuals may dump only inside the pit next to the bank to keep the road clear. Dumping dead fowl or animals is unlawful and violators will be prosecuted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mounton
Alphonse Jalutka Dies At 49 In Shiner
Funeral services were held for Alphonse J. Jalutka 49 of Shiner at Buffingtons and Shiner Catholic Church with a Requiem Mass. Born in Moulton, he was a concrete worker who died August 25 at Wagner Hospital after a one day confinement. Survivors include wife Viola Miculka, parents Louis and Anna Jalufka, two sons Anthony and Dennis, daughter Barbara Janak of Houston, brother Laddie and sister Janie Spann.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alphonse J. Jalutka
Shiner
Buffington’s
Shiner Catholic
John Hanacek
Knights of Columbus
KJT
Moulton
Jaluska
Wagner Hospital
Viola Miculka
Louis
Anna Kocurek Jalufka
Anthony
Dennis Jalufka
George
Barbara) Janak
Houston
Laddie Jalufka
Janie) Spann
Cost Of Living Keeps On Climbing
The cost of living rose 4.1 percent in July marking the 11th straight monthly advance. Food prices up 1 percent lift the index to 120.8 percent of the 1947-49 level. About 1.3 million workers will gain 1 to 6 cent per hour raises under escalator clauses tied to the index.
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Washington
Labor Department
Promotion Elevates Major E H Fehrenkamp of Austin
Major E H Fehrenkamp has been promoted in the U S Air Force Reserve. He is the son of Mrs Emma Fehrenkamp of Austin.
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E. H. Fehrenkamp
Austin
U. S. Air Force Reserve
Emma Fehrenkamp
Moulton School Opens 1957 58 Term Tuesday Morning
The Moulton Public School begins the 1957 58 term Tuesday Sept 3 at 8 45 a m with early dismissal at 2 30 p m buses depart. High school opens with registered classes and cafeteria service returns at nominal prices. Grade and high school registration set for Aug 31 with last name A L 9 00 12 00 and M Z 1 00 4 00.
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Moulton Public School
Mrs. Burt Manning Dies in Waco
Mrs. Burt Manning of Waco dies at 6 a m Sunday August 18 at her home. Funeral services were held Tuesday August 20 at Wilkinson and Hatch Funeral Home with Rev Charles Wellborn and Dr Geo C Humphrey officiating. Burial in Oakwood Cemetery. She ran Baylor boarding houses since 1903 and hosted Baylor students, faculty at meals. active in Salvation Army Red Cross and Seventh and James Baptist Church. Born Lizzie Keys in Freestone County one of eight children.
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Burt Manning
Waco
Wilburt Manning
Moulton
Wilkinson and Hatch
Charles Wellborn
Geo. C. Humphrey
Oakwood
Manning
Baylor University
Baylor
West Texas
Kozelsky Completes Basic Training At Fort Hood
Pvt. Franklin J. Kozelsky son of Mr and Mrs John J Kozelsky Route 1 Moulton Texas completed basic training with the 4th Armored Division at Fort Hood Texas He is a 1953 graduate of Moulton High School.
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Fort Hood, Texas
Franklin J. Kozelsky
John J. Kozelsky
Route 1
Moulton
4Th Armored Division
Fort Hood
Texas
Moulton High School
58 Car Inspection Begins Sept 1st
The Texas inspection period opens September 1 1957 for over four million auto owners as the time window runs until April 15 1958. Col Homer Garrison Jr director of the State Public Safety urges owners to inspect early to secure stickers before holidays and busy periods. More than 4 200 licensed stations will have stickers ready at the start.
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Texas
Homer Garrison, Jr
Texas Department of Public Safety
Garrison
Olds Driver Swerves to Creek in Vehicle Loss on Highway 95
Harvey Louis Warren, a colored resident of here, was traveling toward Moulton on Sunday around 6 am when his Oldsmobile clipped pea gravel and went off the embankment into a creek bed on the shoulder of Highway 95 near the King's Branch bridge. The car was a total loss, Warren uninjured. Constable Daniel Koranek investigated.
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Moulton
Harvey Louis Warren
Here
King’s Branch Bridge
Warren
Daniel Koranek
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Raab Studio
Moulton Colored School
Moultonites
U.S. Gov't
Constable
EDSEL
Ford Motor Company
Studes
Luther League
Lavaca
Local Fire Dept
City of
Alphonse Jalutka
Ft. Hood
Olds
Creek
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