Ed's Viewpoint on Legion Home and Pork Market
The piece notes the Legion Home project nearing completion after seven years with Bill Reeves leading and William Miculka having planned it. It also reflects on Groundhog Day traditions and forecasts six more weeks of winter in Pennsylvania, plus observations from Joe Fishbeck farm on the Landrace pig breed and its desirable meat traits and mothering ability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Miculka
Farmers and Merchants State Bank
Joan
Amecian Legion
Bill Reeves
Wm. Miculka
Pennsylvania
Longest active Duty Record In U S History For Chaplain Valenta
Chaplain Lt Col Marcus A Valenta marked 25 years in Army chaplaincy and is expected to total 382 years of service before retirement. His career spans from Pearl Harbor to Okinawa and beyond, including duty at Schofield Barracks Wheeler Field and Canton Island as he aided POWs and evacuees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marcus Valenta
U. S
Marcus A. Valenta
St. Mary's Church
Praha
Flatonia
Father Valenta
Pacific
Pearl Harbor
Fort Sam Houston
Lange
Army
75Th Infantry Division
Houston
el Campo
CCC
Lufkin
Maxwell Field
Ala
22Nd Brigade
Schofield Barracks
T. Ih
27Th Infantry Regt
25Th Division
Wheeler Field
Wheeler
Schofield
Canton Island
Gilbert and Marshall Islands
Hawaii
Saipan
Okinawa
Valenta
States
Landrace Hogs Debut in Local Farm Herd
Landrace meat hogs, rare breed from Norway and Switzerland, first appeared in this community about a year ago when Joe W. Fishbeck bought two registered pigs. The Fishbecks now rear 26 hogs including two litters of 13 and 9 with seven and three weeks old, all alive. The breed is noted for rapid growth and large litters, with 322 ribs versus 28 in ordinary hogs, and is described as easy to handle and gentle with young.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe W. Fishbeck
Moulton
Joe Fishbecks
Norway
Switzerland
Fishbeck
Mother Charged For Beating Son
A San Antonio mother, Manuela Vasquez, 506 S San Horacio, was charged Friday with aggravated assault for beating her 10 year old son after he refused to eat raw sweet potatoes. Police said the boy fled to a neighbor before the arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Manuela Vasquez
S. San Horacio
Rosenberg residents visit Mrs Chas Lueke Sunday
Victor Vogt and children, Mr. and Mrs. Lonnie Meiners and Mrs. Hilda Mueller of Rosenberg visited Sunday with Mrs. Chas. Lueke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor Vogt
Lonnie Meiners
Hilda Mueller
Rosenberg
Chas. Lueke
Minor collision reported in foggy city limits
A 1941 Ford driven by Mr. John Blair was struck on the right rear fender by a 1951 Chevrolet driven by Mr. J. L. Meyers last Thursday morning in fog. Blair failed to yield to the Chevrolet on Moore Avenue. both cars left the scene with light damages and no injuries. Constable Daniel Koranek investigated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Blair
J. L. Meyers
Komensky to Gain Another FM Road in Texas
Texas Highway Department plans a hard-surfaced road from Komensky to the Fayette County line at Long Branch Creek. Seal bids are being accepted for grading, structure, base, and surfacing of 7.331 miles, with a public bid opening scheduled for Friday February 13. W. L. Patrick, resident engineer, has plans and specifications in La Grange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Highway Department
Komensky
Fayette County
Long Branch Creek
W. L. Patrick
la Grange
Bobkittens Lead In District Play in 52-22 Victory
The Moulton Bobkittens defeated Industrial Coloresttes 52 to 22 at the local gym. Key players included Latrecia Wachtendorf Lillie Jasek and Mary Jasek with guards Dot Wenske and Dianne Janek. The Bobkatz beat the Cobras 47 to 39 to stay in a three way district lead with Tidehaven and Louise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bobkittens
Bobkatz
Tidehaven
Louise
Moulton Bobkittens
Latrecia Wachtendorf
Lillie Jasek
Bob Wenke
Bonnie Eilert
Marilyn Luksovsky
Dot Wenske
Mary Jasek
Dianne Janek
Betty Hull
Carolyn Fojtik
Cobras
L. A. Jarosek
David Anderle
Ben Machalec
Ben Darilek
Leon Vasek
Edward Pavlicek
Katz and Kittens
Moulton
Babe Ruth League Meet In Weimar Monday
The Tri County Babe Ruth League for ages 13 14 15 and Texas Teen Age League for 16 17 18 hold a meeting Monday night February 9 at 7:30 p m in Veterans Hall Weimar Plans include three Babe Ruth divisions each with an All Star team for district playoffs Cities interested include Weimar Columbus Sealy East New Braunfels Garwood Eagle Lake Sheridan Louise El Campo Yoakum Hallettsville Moulton Flatonia La Grange Gonzales and more Travel limits are considered and teams may join by attending the meeting
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tri-County
Texas
Veterans Hall
Weimar
Columbus
Sealy
East Newars Garwood
Eagle Lake
Sheridan
Louise
el Campo
Yoakum
Hallettsville
Moulton
Flatonia
la Grange
Gonzales
Garwood
Moravia Masked Dance Postponed to Feb 8
The Moravia Mask Dance, originally set for February 1, is rescheduled for Sunday February 8 due to rain. Five prizes will be awarded and music provided by George Machart and His Polka Boys starting at 8:00 p.m. Tickets cost 50 cents for men and 25 cents for women. The Polka Boys also perform at KC Hall in Victoria and other venues over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Machart
KC Hall
Victoria
de Costa Hall
Lavaca
Victoria Highway
Moravia
High Hill
Mrs Lillian Ermis Hospitalized at Wagner Shiner
Mrs Lillian Ermis is a patient at Wagner Hospital in Shiner since Monday afternoon. The notice wishes her a speedy recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian Ermis
Shiner Hospital
St. Joseph's School Club Set Meeting for Feb 5
The St. Joseph's School Club will hold its regular monthly meeting at the school auditorium on Thursday night February 5 starting at 7 30. All members are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph’s School Club
Beau chosen as FHA Chapter leader at Moulton event
The Moulton FHA Chapter elected David Anderle as Beau with nominees including Richard Orts and Edward Rainer Jr. Seniors, James Krejci. Juniors Leon Vasek and Ben Darilek. Sophomores David thanked everyone for the honor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton
FHA
David Anderle
Richard Orts
Edward Rainer, Jr
James Krejci
Leon Vasek
Ben Darilek
Sophmores
David
Thrift Education Program Installed At Local High School
The Treasury Department through H Paul Osborne and Moulton Public Schools Supt Edward F Rainer starts a Thrift Education Program with Stamp Day in schools. United States Savings Stamps are sold via the Post Office to students to teach thrift and save for America’s war effort and peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Treasury Department
H. Paul Osborne
San Antonio
Edward F. Rainer
Moulton Public Schools
Treasury
United States Savings
United States Post Office
America
License Plates For 1959 Now On Sale At Select Stations
Car and truck license plates for 1959 are now on sale at the usual places. February and March are the months allowed for buying the license tags with a March 31 deadline. New plates must be attached to all vehicles by April 1. Tax collectors note reserving favorite numbers is common at stations handling the tags.
Twins Birthday Splits Months After Late Births
Warwick Rhode Island report on E Elaine Thomas twins born seconds apart. First twin born Saturday January 31 at 11 59 p m and second born Sunday February 1 at 12 05 a m marking two birthdays in different months.
Hospital visit note for Pavlas family at Houston Methodist
Mr and Mrs George Pospisil of Hallettsville Mr and Mrs John Pavlas Mr and Mrs Herbert Roy Haase and Mr and Mrs Emil Koncaba visited Bobby Pavlas at the Methodist Hospital in Houston Sunday. They could visit only briefly as Bobby was in the emergency ward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Pospisil
Hallettsville
John Pavlas
Herbert Roy Haase
Emil Koncaba
Bobby Pavlas
Methodist Hospital
Houston
Bobby
Community meetings set for plan A and B discussion
Farm Bureau hosted a cotton meeting with Arthur Stratmann and Cliff Bates drawing a large crowd. They announced nine upcoming community sessions from Feb 4 to Feb 27 at various halls and schools starting 7 30 p m to discuss Plan A and Plan B and assist farmers in selecting the best option.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Bureau
Arthur Stratmann
A.S.C
Cliff Bates
Shiner American Legion Hall
Ezzell School House
Sweet Home School
Wied Hall
Moravia Parish Hall
Witting
Hackberry Shiloh Community Center
Moulton Vv. F. W
Bila Hora
Jack Lindsey
Senior Class To Sponsor Bake Sale
The Moulton High School Seniors will sponsor a Bake Sale this Saturday February 7 at the City Office from 9 to 12. Delicous home baked pies kalaches cakes bread and other pastries will be on sale. Stop by the City Office Saturday morning to add pastries to your weekend menu.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton High School
Bobby Pavlas Injured In Dump Truck Accident Near Weimar
Bobby Pavlas 25 suffered a fractured back and hand bruises in a Friday dump truck mishap near Weimar. He was thrown from the cab during a skid on a wet road and taken first to Weimar, then to Methodist Hospital Houston for emergency back surgery. His parents are Mr. and Mrs. John Pavlas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bobby Pavlas
Weimar
Bobby
Leroy) Pavlas
Methodist Hospital
Houston
Weimar Hospital
Rainfall Spell Alters To Sunny Weather In Community
A spell of cold and wet weather brought about two inches of rainfall over several days. Today Wednesday the skies are clear and the temperature has risen considerably.
P-TA To Meet Monday Night
The P-TA meeting for the high school is rescheduled to Monday night February 9 at 7:30 pm in the Cafeteria Room.
Hanna Receives Diploma From Alamo Watch School
Mr. Geo S Hanna received his diploma from the Alamo Watch Repairing School in San Antonio after eighteen months of study. Mrs. Hanna is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Bill Novosad. they have one child Janet Rose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. S. Hanna
Alamo Watch Repairing School
San Antonio
Hanna
Bill Novosad
Janet Rose
Mystery Farm identification highlights Dierschke holdings near Moulton
The Edwin Dierschke farm about three miles southwest of Moulton was named in the recent Mystery Farm contest. Linda Dierschke wins two free passes to Moulton Star Theatre for a correct guess. The 106.5 acre farm includes 85 cultivated acres, dairy cattle, cotton and corn, oats and sudan grass for 35 head, and soil conservation efforts. The home dates to 1952 with other outbuildings updated since 1946 purchase from Frank Krejci. the family attends St. Joseph Catholic Parish and includes Mrs. Dietschke and four children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Dierschke
Moulton
Linda Dierschke
Moulton Star Theatre
Frank Krejci
Dietschke
St. Joseph Catholic Church
Dierschke
Adella Heinrich
James
Eagle Lake
Joe
Earline) Vana
Hallettsville
Dorothy
Ralph
Elizabeth’ Beyer
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Farmall 340
Kubenka Couple Injured In West Columbia Two Car Crash
A head on collision on FM Road 1301 near Dan cigar community killed gunner Wilbert D. Lawrence, 62, of Fort Worth. Injured were Mr and Mrs Anton Kubenka ginners at Cordele. Mrs Kubenka suffered a broken leg several ribs and a forehead cut while Mr Kubenka had cuts and bruises. They were taken to Rugeley-Blasin game Hospital in Wharton. Police say Lawrence veered onto the shoulder then into Kubenka car. The Kubenkas are locally known with many relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Columbia
Wilbert D. Lawrence
Fort Worth
Anton Kubenka
Ginners
Cordele
Rugeley-Blasingame Hospital
Wharton
Dancigar
Highway Patrol
Lawrence
Kubenka
Child Electrocuted in Kitchen Sink
A 22 month old boy named Stephen Pickerell was electrocuted while being bathed in a kitchen sink in Georgetown Iowa. Coroner Bart Downs said a sheet of metal foil conducted electricity from a toaster near the sink to the bath water. The mother was present during the accident.
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Georgetown
Iowa
Bart Downs
Stephen Pickerell
Moulton High School Honor Roll Twelve Grades Listed
The Moulton High School announces the honor roll for the first twelve weeks. Names include Lois Holm Don Kainer Jimmy Laas Linda Meyer Larry Wagner Ralph Hen rich s Elsa Holm Glennette Kaiser Margaret Krejci Kay Strandtman Rudie K Braeuer James Kainer Ernette Zimmerman Don Bunting Stephen Holm Rae Nell Kaiser Wayne Kaiser Carolyn Muehlstein Sandra Young Jeanette Chaloupka Ervin Janek Kathy Haas Mary Halliburton Magdalene Holm Margie Krejci Rita Kubenka Lanell Seifert Larry Seifert Kenneth Anderle Bobby Culak Loyce Lukossky Judy Kaiser Janet Keprta Joan Strandman Edward Kainer Bonnie Lou Eifert Edward Hanslik Dianne Janek Rose Marie Strieder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Bunting
Stephen Holm
Rae Nell Kaiser
Wayne Kaiser
Carolyn Muehlstein
Sandra Young
Kathy Haas
Mary Halliburton
Magdalene Holm
Margie Krejci
Rita Kubenka
Lanell Seifert
Larry Seifert
Also Mentioned on This Page
Legion Home
Legionaires
Joe Fishbeck
Denmark
The
Talon
Fort Sam Touston
Daniel Koranek
Whilen Krejci
Wagner Hospital
Eisenhower
Robert Anderson
Anderson
Lois Holm
Don Kainer
Jimmy Laas
Linda Meyer
Larry Wagner
Ralph Henrichs
Elsa Holm
Glennette Kaiser
Margaret Krejci
Kay Strandtman
Rudie K. Braeuer
James Kainer
Ernette Zimmerman
Jeanette Chaloupka
Ervin Janek
Kenneth Anderle
Bobby Culak
Loyce Luksovsky
Judy Kaiser
Janet Keprta
Joan Strandtman
Edward Kainer, Jr
Ketcu
Cain
Bonnie Lou
Edward Hanslik
Dianne
Janek
Rose Marie Strieder
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