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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1952
Page
1
Mild weather prompts regrowth from roots in Lavaca and Fayette counties. Penalties may apply if roots sprout and form squares, blooms, or bolls again. Two violations last season were prosecuted with fines and costs. Farmers urged to plow roots now to prevent pink bollworm spread.
William E. Maresh, seaman USN, son of Mr and Mrs Eddie Maresh of Moulton Texas, arrived aboard the attack cargo ship USS Skagit A 105. The Skagit entered the Western Pacific for a new tour and was sent to Koje Island to participate in spreading prisoners of war relocation. The ship operated between Koje Do and new POW sites then visited Hong Kong before returning to Japan for amphibious training with UN forces.
The Hallettsville Castor Bean Milling Center will run on Tuesday December 23 to hull beans this season. Edgar Freytag chairman Lavaca County PM A urges residents to bring castor beans for processing on that day.
T Sgt Eugene M Horecka arrived recently from Korea to spend a 30 day furlough with his wife and his mother Mrs Julie Horecka of here. He returned from the field of action but will report to a station in Florida.
The Komensky PTA met on Friday night December 5 and enjoyed play times. The next meeting is set for the first Friday in March 1953, with a Christmas program on Tuesday night December 23 at 7 pm, reported.
PFC Eunice James of Waelder Texas serves in Japan with the 1st Cavalry Division. Veterans of the Korean conflict provide intensive field training to new replacements on northern Hokkaido. He entered the Army in 1951 after time at Camp Roberts.
St Josephs CYO aired the Rosary Monday at 6 15 p m on KCTI Gonzales with about 23 members taking part. Afterward the sodality sang Christmas carols in the country.
Christmas brings misfortune to Joe Falkus Jr. of Pra da as his grade A dairy barn and $1,000 worth of equipment were destroyed by a fire on Saturday December 6. Falkus held about $1,000 in fire insurance and belonged to the South Texas Producers Association. Equipment including ice boxes and hot water heaters, plus stored milk, were ruined. the blaze is thought to have started from defective wiring.
In LaGrange on December 13 Mrs. Vernon Plummer of the O Quinn community killed a 37 pound wildcat with one pistol shot near hog pens. Startled by her cockerspaniel she found the animal among piglets and retrieved a 32 caliber pistol after failing to locate a shotgun. Two piglets had already been killed by the wildcat before she acted.
The Fiderty Oil and Royalty Co. reported 10 percent in casing on the Louis Pavlas wildcat well located six miles northeast of Moulton. Drilling continues on the 9,500 foot contract.
Dr. Ford McGinnes of the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis told a Texas polio planning committee in Austin that gamma globulin is highly effective against polio but offers only about five weeks of immunity. He warned there is not enough to halt an epidemic and called for a longer lasting vaccine similar to smallpox or diphtheria vaccines.
The Columbus Cardinals edged the Moulton Bobkatz 51 to 50 to capture the Moulton Invitation Tournament title. Schulenburg Shorthorns beat St Joseph of Yoakum 56 to 39 in the consolation, with Miniature silver balls awarded to Peters, Ray, Boggans, Hightower, Brandt, Moeller, Warren, Ross and Dullye among others.
J C McGuinness died after a short illness at Obanion Hospital on December 15. Funeral services were held in Belmont at 2 30 p m with Rev Jankins officiating. He was 67 years 4 months and 6 days old and survived by two sons and two daughters in Arkansas Texas and Gonzales Luling and other relatives attended from nearby.
The Christmas issue of the Moulton Eagle will go to press Tuesday Dec 23. A New Year edition will be printed over Dec 30. Readers are asked to send news items and advertising accordingly.
Mrs K Windecker is seriously ill in a Temple hospital with a very rare bone disease. Her many friends here join in prayer for a speedy recovery.
A 1946 Chevrolet owned by E. E. Darilek and a Ford pickup owned by Anton Dornak collided at the bank corner Monday morning. The Darilek car sustained about $200 in side damage while Mrs. Darilek traveled north on Front Street and Dornak rode east on the FM Road. the Dornak vehicle suffered front end damage.
Jane Sophie Dickie born in Oldenburg Germany July 26 1871 died at a Nord hospital December 6 1951 aged 81. A former Moulton resident mother to Bertha Hohmann and three other daughters she lived in Roscoe and DeWitt County before moving to Moulton. Services at Salem Lutheran Church and burial at St. Pauls Cemetery honored pallbearers Roland Dowlearn Rogge Dicke Helmers and Helmers among relatives from Shiner Moulton and nearby communities attended.
Walter Malec reflects on forgotten pioneer graves in Lavaca County, noting unmarked tombs of San Jacinto heroes like Leaper Willoughby, Andrew Ponton and Isaac Hamilton, and the earliest birth date in 1771. The piece urges locals to uncover and preserve these memories and histories.
Phillip Kozelsky of near Moulton died at Temple Hospital on Friday December 12 after three months of confinement. He was born in Europe in May 1904 and moved to the United States at age four, later living in Haslettsville and then Moulton. The Rosary was recited Sunday night, and services were held at St. Joseph's Catholic Church with interment in the Moulton Catholic Cemetery. Surviving are sister Martina Kozelsky, brothers Valentine and John. Graveside rites were performed by the American Legion and VFW Posts with a firing squad and color guards. The oldest brother received the American Flag from a local official. Local businesses closed during the funeral hour.
Santa Claus will visit Moulton Monday December 22 as part of a Christmas program downtown near the tree. The Moulton Schools close for holidays December 23 and reopen January 5 1953. A full program with candy fruits and nuts for children is planned and weather hoped to be fair. A cold start with a low of 24 degrees was reported Monday December 15.
Santa Claus will appear at Etlinger’s Store on Saturday December 20 in the afternoon. Bring the family to meet Santa and enjoy the grand drawing of articles slated for that day.
Marvin Stahl a 44 year old Gonzales and former Moulton businessman drowned Saturday morning in the Guadalupe River. His body was recovered at 11 10 a m after he slipped from a concrete abutment while fishing below the hydroelectric plant with Buster Vackar of Gonzales. Stahl was a partner in the Stahl Bros enterprise a leading ten process.
The article notes the death of a longtime Moulton resident once in charge of the Moulton Poultry and Egg Co. He led turkey processing in the state five years ago and was active in civic affairs. Survivors include his wife, a daughter Dianne, and sister Mrs. Melvin Totz. Funeral services were held Monday at 10:00.
Free hot coffee will be served to customers at Papacek's Store this coming Saturday all day. Relax during Christmas shopping, talk with your neighbor, and feel refreshed.
Judge Paul H Fertsch announces Lavaca County has received its fourth epidemic aid check from the National Foundation totaling 30 000 dollars. The fund supports local patient care while the remainder funds national research and aid. Fourteen patients in Lavaca County receive care in whole or in part.
Last week construction started on a 42000 pool in Schulenburg funded by a 13500 drive matched by O H Wolters. The pool in Wolters Park will hold 134000 gallons with water fully renewed every six hours, is L shaped and illuminated underwater. City to landscape the park and remodel further.
Henry Barta Sr. 55, a well known East Bernard farmer, died Monday December 8 at his home. He was born August 22 1897 in Pra da Texas and married Mary Jaluska on December 8 1918. Surviving are his widow and children Henry Jr Max Eugene Milton Leroy Alvin, brothers Ada and Albin, sisters Mrs Joe Boll Mrs Anton Kyna Mrs Julius Pospisil and Mrs Lee Roy Guiberteau. Funeral from Urbish Funeral Home in East Bernard at 10:00 a m Wednesday December 10 with Rev S P Wright officiating. interment in National Cemetery East Bernard.
At 5:20 PM on Thursday on FM Road 532 near Rock In a collision between a car driven by Mrs Gladys Kindler Route 1 Gonzales and a 1986 Chevrolet coach driven by Qi Mots Route 3 Shinere was seriously hurt Shappeby Tr RS Zor ing out of town and decided to turn into the drive in The Kindler car traveling toward town struck the Motal car damaging the left front fender The Motal car had damage to its left rear fender Motal was charged by the Highway Patrol with failing to yield the right of way.
August Bocksch, 75, died at Joost Rest Home in Moulton on Saturday. Services were held Monday at 7:45 a.m. from Smith Funeral Home and 8:00 a.m. at St. Joseph's Church with Rev. Joseph Kopp officiating. Survivors include brother Joe of Moulton and sister Mary of San Antonio. He was a lifelong farmer. Pallbearers were Theo Wen ske, Edwin Dierschke, Reinhold Dierschke, Herbert Dierschke, John Dierschke, and Heinhold Hoepfl. Interment in Moulton Catholic Cemetery.
Republican chairman Joseph C. McGarraghy predicts the 1953 inauguration will be the largest and most costly in history with costs near one million dollars. He notes private sponsors cover most expenses while taxpayers pay only for the Capitol platform.
Bohlmann Brothers of Schulenburg will construct a sewage disposal plant for the City of Shiner at a cost set at 47000. Construction will begin as soon as materials are available.
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