Texas Farm Bureau Holds Convention in Waco Roosevelt Hotel
About 400 county Farm Bureau officials gathered in the Roosevelt Hotel, Waco, January 24 for the Texas Farm Bureau Federation Convention and second annual legislative conference. J. Walter Hammond presided. delegates discussed resolutions, tax savings, cotton parity, rural roads, farm labor, and a banquet featured AFBF Secretary Roger Fleming.
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Texas Farm Bureau
Roosevelt Hotel
Waco
Farm Bureau
Texas Farm Bureau Federation
Texas
American Farm Bureau
Loys D. Barbour
C. H. DeVaney
Marvin Carter
McLennan County Farm Bureau Board of Directors
Roger Fleming
Washington
Fleming
Lavaca County
Johnnie R. Dietschke
Moulton
Louis Michalec
Julius Michalec
Chas. Krejci
J. W. Klosel
Shiner
Kefnever First Democratic Presidential Candidate
United States Senator Estes Kefnover of Tennessee is the first candidate for the Democratic presidential nomination. President Truman is expected to announce plans soon. Congressional circles buzz over slicing the president’s 85.4 billion dollar budget. Lynch Davidson, lumberman and former Texas lieutenant governor, died at his Houston home at 79.
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United States
Estes Kefnever
Tennessee
Truman
Lynch Davidson
Texas
Houston
House of Representatives
Senate
IFYE Program Seeks Texas Youth Delegates
Texas youths may participate in the 1952 International Farm Youth Exchange program. Delegates are called grass roots diplomats and stay with rural families abroad. The program is sponsored by the Agricultural Extension Service.
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International Farm
IFYE
The
Agricultural Extension Service
Price Daniel Platform Pledges Clean Government, Strong Defense
Price Daniel, Texas United States Senate candidate, promises a thorough federal house cleaning and end to unnecessary spending. He calls for lower taxes, a firmer stance against communism, opposition to socialized medicine, and state ownership of tide lands.
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Price Daniel
United States
Texas
Moulton Chamber Reports Record Membership for Year
The Moulton Chamber of Commerce has enrolled 107 members for the current year, the largest in the organization's history. The group includes farmers, business people and professionals, and leaders urge concerted effort to benefit town and community.
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Moulton
Texas Democrats Convene in San Antonio for Delegates
The Democratic state convention meets in San Antonio on May 27 to choose delegates to the Chicago national convention. Governor Allan Shivers leads Texas Democrats and opposes Truman’s renomination, favoring an uninstructed delegation to the national convention.
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San Antonio
Chicago
Allan Shivers
Democratic Party
Texas
Truman
Margaret Garrett Said At Rest
Margaret Jean Garrett age 1 month 28 days of Yoakum died Friday January 25 at 12 30 PM in Moulton. Burial was in St Josephs Cemetery with pallbearers Billie Gene Culak Dudley Wayne Garrett L A Jarosek and Benjamin Lockstedt. She is survived by her parents two sisters and both sets of grandparents.
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Margaret Jean Garrett
Jimmie E. Garrett
Yoakum
Hugo J. Strieder
Moulton
Billie Gene Culak
Dudley Wayne Garrett
L. A. Jarosek
Benjamin Lockstedt
St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery
Mrs. Josephine Breitschopf Buried at Cistern
Funeral services for 80 year old Mrs. Josephine Breitschopf were held at Cistern Catholic Church with Rev. Emmett Kolodize presiding. She died Wednesday in Runge and is buried in the church cemetery. Born in Germany she immigrated in 1895, married Wenzel Breitschopf in 1896, and lived in Cistern. Surviving are two daughters, three sons, 14 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
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Cistern Catholic Church
Josephine Breitschopf
Runge
Emmett Kolodize
Breitschopf
Germany
Moulton
Wenzel Breitschopf
Cistern
Joe Kuntschik
Henry Barnek
Waelder
Ed. Breitschopf
Flatonia
Willie
Joe Breitschopf
Mexican Chicken Recipe From Capper’s Farmer
Mrs E C Barnett of Yoakum Texas shares a Mexican Chicken recipe in Capper s Farmer February issue s Country Cooking feature. Ingredients include a 3 to 4 pound hen flour salt chili powder onion fat and water. Cut the hen, roll in seasoned flour, brown, then simmer in water, bake until tender about 1 1 2 to 2 hours.
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E. C. Barnett
Yoakum
Texas
Capper
Texas Cotton Ginnings Surpass Last Year Early 1951
Ginnings for Texas before January 16, 1951 reached 3,949,062 running bales, up from 2,841,439 a year earlier. National totals stood at 14,508,132 bales versus 9,688,157 for the same date in 1951. New Mexico showed 255,607 bales compared with 175,314 a year ago.
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Washington
Texas
Census Bureau Today
New Mexico
Women’s Missionary Society Holds Regular Meeting
The Women’s Missionary Society met January 16 with Rev. Windecker and 16 members. A hymn opened the session. scripture and prayer were led by Mrs. J. C. Mueller. Discussion covered the magazine quiz and Moses as the Bible study topic for the month, with three Old Testament books planned for study this year. The treasurer’s report preceded a Missionary Education update showing 30 more books read than in 1950. A motion passed to use leaflets at the World Day of Prayer service February 29, and Mrs. Walter Hildebrandt and Mrs. Wm. Miculka were appointed to order new library books.
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Women’s Missionary Society
Windecker
J. C. Mueller
Missionary Education
Walter Hildebrandt
Wm. Miculka
Otto C. Riske Dies Suddenly At Henkhaus Home
Otto Carl Riske a resident of Nanity for years died suddenly while performing outdoor chores. He suffered a heart attack and was buried at Moulton City Cemetery after Funeral at Zion Lutheran Church on Tuesday January 29. Rev. K Windecker officiated. He was born July 13 1876 at Cat Spring Texas and died at age 75 years 6 months 15 days. Survived by a son Milton Riske and granddaughter Iris Riske. his wife Emilie Bengsch preceded him in death July 30 1951. A large number of relatives and friends mourn his loss.
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Otto Carle
Nanity
Mr. Riske
Zion Lutheran Church
Moulton
K. Windecker
Owen Brown
Erwin Riske
Herman Schreiber
Alvisi Riske
Herman Riske
Mr. Riskes
Cat Spring
Texas
Emilie Bengsch
Milton Riske
Iris Riske
Mrs Emil Koranek Passes Away at Local Hospital
Mrs Emil Koranek died at Dr Hugo J Strieder Hospital in Moulton Wednesday morning after a lingering illness. A complete obituary will be published in next week's Eagle.
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Emil Koranek
Hugo J. Strieder
Moulton
Eagle
Former Moulton Boy Honored In Edison Jr High class
Roy Spann son of Lon E. Spann of Houston won top honors as the most outstanding boy student in Edison Jr High School’s graduating class of 150. He received the American Legion School award and a Distinguished Achievement medal from Cruiser Houston Post No. 35. Roy, 15, born in Moulton, is grandson of Joe L. Spann of Shiner and Frank J. Reindl of Wilson, formerly of Shiner.
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Roy Spann
Lon E. Spann
Houston
Edison Jr. High School
American Legion School
Jr. High School
American Legion
Houston Post No. 35
Roy
Moulton
Joe L. Spann
Shiner
Frank J. Reindl
Wilson, Texas
Mehner Weds Anton J. Kolar at St. Joseph’s Church
Mrs. Bertha Mehner of Luling and Anton J. Kolar of Moulton were married at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Moulton on Thursday January 24 at 11 00 A M Rev Joseph Kopp officiated. Witnesses were Emil Papacek Cuero and Clifton Eilert Moulton. The couple will reside in Moulton.
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Anton J. Kolar
Moulton
Bertha Mehner
Luling
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
Joseph Kopp
Emil Papacek
Cuero
Clifton Eilert
Kolar
Cotton Planting Deadline Updated in Lavaca Fayette Areas
The cotton planting deadline is midnight May 10 for Lavaca and Fayette counties, with the plow up date moved to October 10. The rule aims to reduce unpicked bolls and insect buildup, particularly Pink Bollworm. Seed heating at gins remains required and planting cotton from quarantined areas is prohibited unless sterilized. Extended by January 23 by the State Commissioner of Agriculture. Inquiries to C. B. Williams, Box 594, Hallettsville, Texas.
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Fayette Counties
State Commissioner of Agriculture
C. B. Williams
Hallettsville
Texas
Rededication of Lutheran Education Building set for Sunday
The recently completed Lutheran educational building will be rededicated next Sunday February 3. Rev William Flachmeyer of Austin Texas director of parish education of the Texas district A L C will be guest speaker. Services begin at 10:00 AM and all are invited.
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Wm. Flachmeyer
Austin
Texas
Parish Education
Texas District
Komensky 4-H Club Holds Meeting
Komensky 4 H Club held a regular meeting on January 18 1952. Mr Lindsey presented 16 mm films for the boys including segments on fireproof clothing the flying farmer and cranberry growing.
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Komensky 4-H Club
Lindsey
Society appoints evangelism committee at meeting
A two member society committee reported on evangelism at the session. Appointments included Missionary Education Mrs Walter Hildebrandt, Thank Offering Mrs Henry Helweg, India womenwork Mrs Geo von Lienen, New Guinea Commissioner Mrs Marvin Haase, Special Needs Mrs J M Mein ers, Christian service Mrs Hy Etlinger, Life Membership and Memorials Mrs Rev Windecker. After a hymn and the Lord's Prayer the meeting adjourned. Lunch was served by Mrs Stanis Rothbauer and Mrs Walter Haas.
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Missionary Education
Walter Hildebrandt
Henry Helweg
India
Geo. von Lienen
New Guinea
Marvin Haase
J. M. Meiners
Christian Service
Hy. Etlinger
Windecker
Stanis Rothbauer
Walter Haas
Catholic School Club Meeting Friday February 1 1952
The St. Josephs School Club will hold its monthly meeting on February 1 1952. After the meeting games will be played and all parents are asked to be present.
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Catholic School Club
St. Joseph’s School Club
Waelder Gym Installs Electric Scoreboard
An electric basketball scoreboard finished in the Waelder school colors has been installed in the gym. The board was paid for by donations from fans, the PTA, and the school board.
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Waelder
PTA
Texas Highway Department Marks Its Thirty Fifth Birthday
The 35 year old Texas Highway Department reflects on a 1917 start that directed 1.4 million dollars into 40 000 miles of roads. It warns current congestion and calls for at least 100 million dollars annually in new revenue over five years to modernize and expand safety and efficiency. The Texas Good Roads Association leads studies for a tax-free financing plan to present to the 1953 legislature.
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Texas Highway Department
Texas
Highway Department
Texas Good Roads Association
High School Essay Contest Sponsored by Fort Worth Press
Texas high school students may enter an essay contest on soil conservation with deadlines February 15 for county and March 1 for state. Entries go from county judges to Fort Worth for judging. prizes include regional first place 25 dollars and plaques, Lavaca county awards, and a Colorado trip for state winner.
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Texas
Fort Worth
Jerome P. Harbich
Yoakum
Colorado
Lavaca
Baseball Clinic in Columbus February 10
A boys under 17 baseball clinic will be held in Columbus Sunday afternoon February 10 starting at 2 30. Houston baseball players including Howard Pollet Gus Mancuso Billy Costa Sally Hemums Johnny Keane and Watty Watkins will conduct the clinic with coaching on all positions. Transportation arrangements can be made through Jack Lindsey's office for interested players and parents.
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Columbus
Houston
Howard Pollet
Gus Mancuso
Billy Costa
Sally Hemums
Johnny Keane
Watty Watkins
Jack Lindsey
Ford 1952 Display at Moulton Motor Sales Friday
Lee Jarosek of Moulton Motor Sales announces the 1952 Ford will be on display at their salesroom on Friday February 1. The public is invited to see what is described as the greatest car Ford ever built.
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Lee Jarosek
Moulton Motor Sales
Ford
4 H Club Meeting With Home Demonstration Agent
The St Josephs 4 H club met with Miss Werth on January 18 at 9 00 AM. The pledge was said the roll call taken and minutes read. No old business followed and Miss Werth instructed the girls on filling 4 H club records. Meeting adjourned with a prayer and the next meeting was set for February.
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St. Joseph’s
Miss Werth
Fay Autry Seeks Re election as County Commissioner
Fay Autry of Waelder announces to The Moulton Eagle his candidacy for re election as commissioner of Precinct No. 2 in Gonzales County subject to the Democratic primary. He has served multiple terms and pledges to continue improving roads in his precinct.
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Fay Autry
Waelder
Moulton Eagle
Gonzales County
Autry
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J. Walter Hammond
Hammond
J. W. West
West
A. D. Richardson
Secretary of Agriculture
Democratic
Republican Party
Margaret Garrett
Vas ‘At
Otto C. Riske
Henkhaus
Mrs. Mehner
Luth
Komensky
Waelder Gym
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