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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1956
Page
1
The Bobkatz lost their 7th District tilt to Luling 58 to 74 on January 24 before winning the 8th district game at Smithville 38 to 30 on January 27. The B team also split, beating Luling and losing to Smithville with scores 25-20 and 24-20 respectively.
Biloxi Mississippi airman faces a February 6 preliminary hearing on manslaughter in the death of Sonia Sande a 17 year old University of Houston co ed from Merton Wisconsin She died January 23 in a San Antonio hospital after an incident in Biloxi following a drinking party at a hotel bath tub incident occurred January 4 according to police statements
The 1956 Lavaca County Domino Tournament will be held at the Recreation Hall on Sunday February 19 starting at 9 00 a m Any player from Lavaca or another county may enter with a partner The entry fee is 2 50 per player and prizes will be awarded Winners may receive a consolation prize and a large meal will be served for a nominal charge Contact G H Gerdes Chairman or Werner s Sporting Goods Hallettsville for details
The 7th annual San Antonio stock show and rodeo opens February 10 at the Bexar County Coliseum with 4 408 animals. Out of state entries from many states set a record. hog and sheep entries rise though hog showings are pure bred barrows only. Total premiums reach 86000 with five new livestock divisions added including Charolaise Charbray cattle and Delaine sheep in the junior division.
A U S Navy Recruiting Station representative from Victoria Texas will be in Hallettsville each Monday at the Court House Building from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Those interested in enlisting or seeking Navy information may contact the recruiter, who will take applications and answer questions. Descriptive booklets on the Navy are available. There is no waiting list and enlistment can happen immediately.
Howard G. Hall from the Victoria Internal Revenue office urged taxpayers to read instructions and use the forms distributed by the postmaster. A rush to file is expected next week once W-2s arrive, especially for those with refunds due.
The St Josephs School Club will hold its regular meeting Friday night February 3 at 7 30 in the school auditorium. Members are urged to be present.
Moulton High announces honor roll by grade levels. Names include Joyce Arndt Rudie Braeuer Eugene Chaloupka Ronnie Haas and many others across first to twelfth grades.
Eugene S Bartek E N 2 received his honorable discharge after four years service in the U S Navy returning home January 16 He has made three trips to foreign lands Eugene has accepted a position as a Diesel Machan ic at Freeport and is the son of Mr and Mrs Emil Bartek of here
Lavaca County ASC announces optional premeasurement of farm cotton acreage for 1956 quotas. Farmers must file a written request before February 25 1956. Cost is 7.00 dollars per farm plus 2.00 per plot beyond one, payable when filing. Measurements will guide planting and compliance with allotment targets.
Local office reports 86 residents paid the 1956 poll tax, a small share of over 200 voters in the city. Ninety four percent of city taxes were paid by the Tuesday deadline, indicating a lag in poll tax compliance.
A 4 year old boy named Gary Putnam was electrocuted Sunday while watching television with his mother and 13 year old half sister. Authorities said he touched the metal chassis of the TV and a nearby radiator creating a short circuit that sent current through his body.
Attorney General John Ben Shepperd announced approval of Moulton Independent School District building bonds totaling 110000 dollars for Lavaca and Gonzales counties. The bond measures have been submitted to the Comptroller of Public Accounts for registration.
Senator Gus J. Strauss of Hallettsville said he will not seek reelection to the Texas State Senate from the 15th district. He was discharged from a San Antonio hospital after treatment for internal organic complications and plans to rest before returning to private law practice.
The Yoakum Chamber of Commerce and Canning Company urge farmers to plant purple hull peas this spring. Seed costs are 20 cents per pound with a guaranteed $65 per ton on delivered peas. Planting is planned for late March, requiring about 1 000 acres to keep the cannery operating. contact No 26 Chamber office or No 1036 Canning Plant for details.
The 1955 Lava ca Soil Conservation District report notes organization in 1949 with certificate in 1952. It lists five supervisors, a 12 meeting year with 94.3 percent attendance, and outreach to schools, churches, and co workers. Prizes for Fort Worth Press Essay contest were funded by local sponsors.
A local meeting is called for February 22 1956 at 7 30 P M in the V F W Hall to organize a Scout Troop in Moulton. Boys eleven through seventeen and their parents are urged to attend to learn about Scouting and view a film strip presented by District Scout Executive Richard Bentley.
About 40 people attended the Flatonia Chamber of Commerce meeting at the Community Hall as the group was reorganized. Gus Richers was named president with Dr. J. B. Cook as vice president and Barney Wotipka as secretary treasurer. Directors include E A Arnim Earl Needham Henry Novak and Frank Novak who will lead three to five person committees on city planning agriculture highways and finance. A second meeting is planned within 30 days to set dues and further plans.
Komensky P T A schedules its regular meeting for Thursday February 2 at 7 PM. Games follow after the session.
National draft for the Army totals 6000 with Texas assigned 289 men for February. Older proto boards receive quotas, no pre induction exams. January had 378, November 1006, December 873. Delinquents or volunteers may be younger while all must be 21 by February 1 1956 unless exempt.
The Texas Citrus Fiesta held in Mission will be featured on The Humble Company’s Texas in Review. Queen Cirianna XIX will be crowned amid the Parade of Oranges with a costume fashion show using Rio Grande Valley grown products. The Amarillo Little Theatre moves into a new 200000 dollar home.
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