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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1954
Page
1
A reflective column laments drought and prosperity as predictions for the new year mix with thoughts on population shifts, small town decline and the desire for youth to return home. It notes rains hoped for, industrial growth, and the changing fate of countryside families. Christmas visits anchor the region’s social scene.
Guadalupe Valley Electric Cooperative secured a Rural Electrification Administration loan of about one million dollars to improve facilities and extend lines in four counties. The loan funds will enable infrastructure upgrades and the addition of 500 new customers, based on expected growth over two years. Local manager Oren Davis reported the approval came after telegrams from Senators Lyndon Johnson and Price Daniel.
New York Fortune Magazine forecast a strong 1955 with continued gains into mid 1956. Defense spending falls about 2 billion over 18 months while consumer spending rises 3 percent and living costs stay stable. Credit tightens slightly but money remains plentiful. home building dips while public works climbs. Labor faces its sourest year since 1947 with demands for a guaranteed annual wage and tighter production standards to meet competition.
Funeral services for Adolph Fajkus 59 brother of Mrs John Kouba of Moulton were held Dec 20 at Triska Chapel East Bernard and Guardian Angel Church Wallis with Rev Alois Nesvadba officiating Interment followed at Wallis Catholic Cemetery Mr Fajkus born Feb 7 1895 in Wied served in WWI and died in Houston Survivors include daughter Mrs W E Hruska Houston two sisters Mrs Rud Neuvar Victoria and Mrs Kouba here three brothers John Farkus Beasley Frank Halletsville and Isidor Sweet Home
Washington reports a future slight decline in farm income. The Agriculture Department estimates total farm income at about 30.2 billion dollars, down four percent from last year, while net farm income is about 12.5 billion, down six percent, with purchasing power at its lowest in a decade. Foreign trade shows modest improvement according to the department.
Mr Paul Giesbers, who lives north of town, shot a creature he believed to be a bobcat perched on a fence post. The 20 pound fur prize is shown with a nipped-off tail. He had prior encounters with fur animals, including a civet cat in a poultry house.
The Vatican dispenses with the usual Friday abstinence for December 31st New Year Eve allowing Catholics to eat meat. Pope Pius XI announces the exemption for that date.
A weather update records Sunday rain of .45 inches here and .10 inches Monday as warm spell ends and freezing temperatures arrive midweek. West Texas sees snowfall while areas near Weimar and Hallettsville report heavier rainfall and green oats and clover in fields.
Referendum 304 to 313 in Agin There were 354 votes in favor and 313 opposed to marketing quotas in La Vaca County, total 667 votes. County failed to meet the two thirds threshold though state and nation supporters exceed 88 percent. Chairman Fred Hennecke says quotas keep 1955 upland cotton price support at 90 percent of parity.
The USDA reports Texas pecan production at 22.5 million pounds for the year, slightly above expectations but 20 percent below last year, keeping Texas in the top spot among states. Also notes 387 violent deaths over the Christmas holidays.
College Station farmers may deduct soil and water conservation costs as farm expenses rather than capital costs under a new Internal Revenue Code ruling. The deduction applies to land used in farming and covers earth moving, drainage, terracing, windbreaks, and similar improvements, with limits on depreciation and carry-forward options. Mr. and Mrs. George Pospisil and family of Hallettsville visited Moulton during the holidays.
Mrs Henry Sonsel died at Shiner hospital after five weeks illness. Widow of Henry Sonsel born Anna Anderle Praha. married 1904 in Moulton. Funeral Dec 24 at Smith Funeral Home and St Josephs Catholic Church with interment in Catholic Cemetery. Survivors include husband, children Edna Emil Laqua Herman Henry J., ten grandchildren, eight great grandchildren, sisters and brothers. Pallbearers listed.
Engineers measure site to finish a vast church at the Catholic University in Washington, expected to draw about 1,000,000 visitors yearly. The national shrine of the Immaculate Conception, begun in 1920 and halted after crypt work 20 years ago, will resume with a superstructure costing $14,000,000 and a five year construction timeline.
Texas farmers should pay roughly the same for feeds in 1955 as this year. High protein feeds steady while cottonseed meal may rise this winter and stay high into 1955. Hay imports continue during drought. national hay supplies are above last year, but Southwest stocks are tight.
College Station soil and water conservationist Jack H. Barton warns soil compaction may soon rival erosion as a major limit on crop production. He notes compacted soil restricts air and water movement, causes roots to grow laterally, and is common in clay soils but can occur in others. Barton urges minimal field passes, avoid wet fields, rotate crops, and plant deep rooted, well fertilized crops to crack the hard pan.
A quiet Christmas period reported two minor accidents in town. On Christmas Eve a 1950 Chevrolet driven by Emil Bartos collided with a 1954 Ford driven by Roman Wenske on Front Street, causing about 250 dollars in damage with no injuries. Earlier Tony Drabek, driving a 1949 Ford on the Gonzales FM road near the Zidek farm, overturned. he suffered bruises and possible internal injuries and was taken for medical care.
The Moulton Chamber of Commerce adopts a memorandum advocating for cotton and small farmers. Led by Eldwin Darilek W H Pundt and John E Janacek, the document argues against acreage expansion and urges lawmakers to address farm losses, unfair allotments, high parity prices, monopolies, tariffs, and farm family recognition. It warns government surplus cuts and overseas cotton aid hurt American producers.
A bankruptcy sale was held Tuesday at Ed's Appliance Store which has been closed since December 1. Local buyers attended as the store transitions through bankruptcy proceedings.
Authorities warn kerosene stove explosions are deadly during holidays. Citizens are urged to observe all precautions to avoid tragedies and ensure safety in the year 1954.
New Delhi reports two of South Asia’s oldest tribes, the Toda and Andamanese, face extinction. Census puts Toda under 500 and Andamanese about 100 as low birth rates, disease, and cultural upheaval erode populations. Scientists note a rare Toda birth as a glimmer of hope.
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