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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1954
Page
1
The CIO closes its week long West Stand convention pledging union support for a guaranteed annual wage in 1955. The piece contrasts farm struggles and calls for attention to rural hardships amid mechanization and materialism, urging reflection on Christmas and the Babe in Bethlehem.
Jerome Kopp, 73, died Dec 8 in Chicago after ill health. Father of five, he came to the United States in 1905 from France and ran a Chicago bakery. Survived by sisters Sister M Pantinus of Lyons France and Mary Kopp, and brother Rev Joseph Kopp of here.
Culak Lodge No. 165 SPJST held its election Sunday and reelected most officers by acclamation. Lee L. Jarosek was named President with E mil V. Krejci as Vice President and Ad. A. Wagner as Secretary-Treasurer. Rose Marie Melnar was elected Financial Secretary, while the Guide Ad Cloudy was chosen by ballot.
Moulton Lodge No. 59 will hold a business meeting and Christmas social Monday December 20 at 7 30 p m at the Rock Inn Hall. A musical program around the Christmas tree will entertain members and the roll call will salute new members who joined this year.
The Lavaca County Farm Bureau and ASC committee met with Rep. Clark W. Thompson and Ed Rollins to discuss increasing cotton and peanut acreage. They expect a substantial rise only via Congressional action when Congress convenes in January, and urged farmers to submit written problems to aid Thompson’s efforts.
The Texas Highway Commission in Austin outlined a 1955 work plan funded from state sources. District Engineer M. G. Cornelius listed seal coats and additional surfacing on routes including FM 3.1 miles north of Shiner, FM 530 Vienna to Jackson County line, US 77 Fayette to Hallettsville, US 90A Shiner east of West City, and US T77A Hallettsville to DeWitt County line. Work is set to start in spring 1955 to protect state highway investments.
In Moulton the community ballot on cotton quotas shows 60 in favor and 54 against with a two thirds majority required. Results of the cotton South measure were not available at press time. Local election officials recorded the tally and noted statewide support at 92 percent.
Funeral services for Joseph Koudelka a retired farmer from Engle and former Moulton resident were held Saturday December 4 in Schulenburg with burial in Praha Catholic Cemetery. The 73 year old native of Bernartice Czechoslovakia came to the United States in 1900 settled at Moulton moved to Praha in 1907 married Stazie Migl had three sons and a daughter. He married Annie Jurica in 1914 and later settled in Engle where he ran a gin until 1922. He remarried in 1948 and retired to Schulenburg two years later. Survivors include his wife a daughter Rosie Neskorik of Schulenburg three sons Anton San Antonio John Flatonia and Joe Eagle Lake four sisters Mrs John Migl Praha Mrs Antonia Sebesta Wisconsin and Mary Czechoslovakia and three brothers Frank Houston Charlie Ganado and Anton Shiner. He was a member of St Isidor Lodge.
Postmaster J. M. Meiners warns of a busy Christmas weekend as mail volume nears peak. He urges posting by December 15, using air parcel post for out of state gifts and air mail for out of state cards, and says local deliveries can still finish by Christmas with first-class postage. The post office will be open 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. including Saturday.
Victor Michalec a 24 year old Shiner baseball pitcher remains missing after a boating accident on Lake Charles Louisiana his friends could not save him after the boat capsized Michalec had played at a Lake Charles camp during the summer and worked there during the off months His parents Mr and Mrs Steve Michalec of Shiner survive along with three brothers Jimmie Laddie Otto and sisters Vlasta Lorene and Adella Cernosek Rosenberg El Campo and Victoria Texas connected locations and individuals are named in the report
The St. Joseph's School Club met at the school auditorium and invited Santa Claus to visit before Christmas. Dr. and Mrs. Martin Wagner donated 40 dollars for film, and plans include a Tacky Barn Dance with lunch and a door prize. Sister Olive won the attendance prize. Sister Eunice and Sister Adella tied for second. Joe Pavlicek won the door prize.
The Girls Basketball team prepares for their first district game set in January. Dr. Burt has provided free physicals and checkups for the players.
Good will and Christmas cheer filled the VFW Hall Sunday for a dinner hosted by the VFW and its auxiliary. About 600 members and guests attended as Santa Claus arrived at 2 p.m. to greet children and hand out roughly 200 packages beneath the Christmas tree.
The region saw a brief warm spell followed by a sharp drop as a cold front brought moisture and frost. Rains totaled about 0.60 inches after a long dry spell, marking the first appreciable rainfall since early fall and the coldest period so far. Frost appeared Monday and Tuesday mornings. crops like clover and oats showed brief revival.
John F. Milam accused killer of district clerk Joe C. Goode was found hanged in his Victoria jail cell Sunday morning. A justice of the peace ruled death by suicide. Milam had been jailed since shortly after the June Goode killing near Hallettsville and Edna authorities. Funeral services for Milam were held at Moore, Texas.
The Christmas edition of the paper is slated for print next week with a section going to press this weekend. Readers are urged to submit items by calling the provided contact line for inclusion.
About a dozen pheasants are on the loose in Moulton. Citizens are urged to notify Theo Metal if any are spotted, as the birds can be caught only at night and by phone at 3-4388.
The County and Community Committeemen along with the Soil Conservation Service finalize the 1955 Agricultural Conservation Program. Federal cost sharing is capped at 200 dollars per farm, with signup periods through December 30 1954 and quarterly windows thereafter, subject to funds and crop acreage limits. Chairman Fred Henneke notes late requests may be approved if funds permit.
The Witting PTA met December 8 at 7:30 pm. The treasurer reported a good picnic on October 31 raising funds for the new school. The Christmas program featuring Santa Claus is set for December 23. Next meeting January 13, 1955.
Bobkatz took second place at the Moulton tournament after losing the championship to Bastrop. They defeated Sacred Heart and Orchard on Saturday while three players Gene Rothbauer James Freytag and Franklin Sedlar earned gold basketballs at a Rock Inn party.
University of Texas anthropologists report Midland remains are those of a young Indian woman around 30 years old. Skull sutures tooth and bone measurements support the identification with chemical tests aligning her with other excavated Southwest bones. Further age estimate awaits radiometric dating results.
Santa Claus will appear downtown in Moulton Tuesday December 21 at 7 p.m. at the Bank corner. A band concert starts at 6 p.m. with a welcome address by the Mayor. Arnold Freytag is master of ceremonies. Parents are urged to warn children against fireworks that evening due to danger and fright.
Austin reports two new University of Texas techniques show promise for boosting petroleum recovery. Dr. E W Hough developed heated gas mixtures that may extract heavy crude and tars from reservoirs. Gases are injected under pressure to dissolve and lift oil. Dr. H H Power notes current production relies on primary and secondary recovery. new methods aim to harvest a third crop from water wet sands.
Christmas excitement fills Moulton as a Christmas tree is being thoroughly inspected by a small group. Rumor says Santa Claus will appear Tuesday night to distribute candy and fruit to eager children.
Novosad Produce, run by Norman Novosac, acts as Evergreen feeds dealer in the region. The new ration claims to add up to 33 pounds per 100 pounds fed in some cases and has shown strong results. Advertisements announce the product and invite farmers to inquire. One sack can feed a variety of animals. Lions Ladies Night and Christmas party set for tonight at Pundt’s around 7.
Turkey raisers eye reduced 1955 production after a record 61 045 000 birds this year. Extension economist John G McHaney says cutback depends on breeder hens for hatching eggs. Prices run five to six cents a pound below last year. Texas trails other turkey regions in pace and stable, efficient producers build a competitive industry.
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