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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1949
Page
1
The Eagle pledges support for local improvement in 1950 and notes the 1950 corn and wheat crops are above ten year averages. It recalls a landmark Christmas edition in Moulton and promises a large New Year edition while extending condolences to the Buckner family of San Marcos on their loss.
The Moulton Eagle earns recognition as a top small town Texas paper. Staff credit hard work and community support from a wide readership that spans generations.
The notice urges participation in all elections in 1950. It highlights state district county and local officers to be chosen and reminds readers to obtain poll tax receipts. It frames voting as a citizen duty and civic responsibility.
The Eagle staff thanks the business and professional people who supported the paper during 1949, the subscribers who paid promptly, and all who contributed news items for publication. We appreciate the cooperation and solicit continued support in the coming year.
Census bureau reports 5 223 487 bales ginned in Texas for the 1949 crop before December 1. This compares with 2 195 924 bales ginned by the same date last year. National ginnings total 14 715 660 bales versus 12 744 152 last year.
Accidental deaths nationwide during Christmas holidays reached 580 with 413 traffic, 66 fires, and 101 other mishaps. Texas accounts for 78 fatalities. The piece notes many could have been prevented with care.
A public appeal calls all right thinking citizens to vote in 1950 and pay poll tax. The speaker warns that only about 53 percent vote, risking Communist influence if the rest stay home. The piece frames voting as a duty and obligation.
Miss Alice Kram and Dr James F Miller wed at St Joseph Catholic Church in Moulton in a single ring ceremony. In a separate note Barbara Pundt suffered serious injuries in an automobile accident near Moulton on Highway 95, with her brother Corporal Edwin Pundt also injured. Emil Charba aided at the scene and hospitalized them.
Miss Virginia Marie Baros daughter of Mr and Mrs F M Baros and James E Dreyer son of Mr and Mrs Robert Dreyer were united in marriage at the Dr Martin Luther Church in Shiner on Saturday December 17 with Rev Edwin Oehlke officiating. The couple will reside in San Antonio.
Mr and Mrs Marvin Haase of Chicago are spending the holidays here visiting relatives and friends.
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Sykora of Houston spent the Christmas holidays in Houlton visiting relatives and friends.
Mrs Bertha Wood of Austin is spending the week in the homes of Mr Zat Johnson and Mrs Hull and Mr R C Hull.
Mr and Mrs Johnnie Eilert of Sheppard Field Wichita Falls visit his parents Mr and Mrs August Eilert for the holidays in a family gathering.
The St Joseph School Club will meet Wednesday January 4 at 7 30 in the school house. All members are urged to be present.
Mrs LeRoy Meiserschlaeger has recovered from an operation at Renger Hospital in Hallettsville and is back home doing nicely.
L A Jarosek eight year old son of Mr and Mrs Lee Jarosek of Moulton suffered bruises after a spark from a Roman candle ignited fireworks in his pocket. He removed his clothing and was treated by Dr Hugo J Strieder. He is mending and expected to return to school in several weeks.
A Christmas program was held in the Moulton High School Gym on Wednesday December 21. Rev C E Bottorff offered the invocation and the band directed by Robert Taylor performed. Students staged tap dances and a Christmas pageant There was one who gave a lamb. Elementary students, under Marilyn Strater and E E Darilek, presented the pageant and heard a Christmas Message. Afterward, students went to their rooms for parties with FFA and FHA activities in the gym directed by Appling and Wm Lee Young.
Mr and Mrs Walter Schilhach and children of Maplewood Louisiana join Mr and Mrs Victor Beran of Houston Mr and Mrs Edward Beran and children of San Antonio Mr and Mrs Pete Roemer and family of Floresville Daniel Beran of A and M College and Miss Helen Beran of Denver spent Christmas with Mr and Mrs Chas Bevan Miss Helen traveled by air route
A historical list marks New Year’s Day events from 48 B C to 1919 including the first American flag by Washington and Lincoln’s emancipation proclamation. The piece then reports the death of Mrs. Anna Bartek of near Moulton on December 24, detailing funeral rites, family survivors, and years.
The Dickson S P J S T Lodge merged with the Moulton SPJST Lodge and elected officers at a recent meeting. John Havlik was named president, Jake Tousek senior vice president, Albert Droughy recording secretary, Lad Hruska finance secretary, Adolf Cloughy secretary, and August Fojtik guide. The combined lodge will operate as the SPJST Lodge of Moulton.
Louis Meyer becomes owner of the Old Moulton Grocery, formerly run by Earl Cooper, and took charge of the business several weeks ago.
The Lutheran Sunday School presented its annual Christmas program on Tuesday evening December 22 in a large attendance. Boys and girls performed songs recitations and dialogues under teacher direction. Children received gift packages placed around a tall brightly lit Christmas tree.
A Christmas gathering in Houston features Mr. and Mrs. Elwyn Gumt melt and children Jimmie and Barbara Sue, and Miss Edna Gummelt visiting Mr. and Mrs. Gus Gummelt. The poem asks for a life of service, prayer, and striving to share faith as a new year begins.
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