Take Care of Your Social Security Account Number
John K. Shelton, manager of the San Antonio social security office, warns that workers misreporting or misplacing their social security data cause costly rework. He notes letters to the Central Accounting office seek corrections when names and numbers don’t match. Employers should report exact names and numbers as on the card to avoid delays and extra costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John K. Skelton
John K. Shelton
San Antonio
Shelton
Wagner Heads Dental Society
The Guadalupe Valley Dental Society held its monthly meeting at Gonzales. Officers elected for 1952 include Dr. Martin M. Wagner Moulton as president Dr. Forest Winds Cuero as vice president and Dr. John Wheeler Nixon as secretary treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guadalupe Valley Dental Society
Gonzales
Martin M. Wagner
Moulton
Forest Winds
Cuero
John Wheeler
Nixon
Fire Department Plans Fund Drive for New Truck
The Moulton Fire Department launches a drive to fund a new fire truck to replace an aging unit. Efforts cut local insurance rates by about fifty percent, saving townspeople thousands in premiums and prompting enthusiastic support for the fundraising campaign. A rapid response is urged to place the truck order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton
Fire Department
Colored cotton may come in colors beyond white
Independent cotton breeder Calvin Spears of Decatur Oklahoma says he developed colored cotton breeds producing fibers in many colors except black. He discussed displays in Hallettsville with Scott S Hill and plans Lavaca County tests with free seed from Spears Twin Ball Cotton and Spears No 2, in lengths 14 to 138 inches, centered at Hallettsville City Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvin Spears
Decatur
Oklahoma
Spears
Hallettsville
Goedecke Laboratory
Six Sisters Reach 493 Year Old Aged Group
Six sisters from Moulton with a combined age of 493 years are listed: Lizzie Patterson 93, Rose Bunting 84, Effie Hughs 79, Pearl Murphy 77, Stella Leazar 73, Kate Stewart 87 who died last week. They had two brothers, ages 17 and 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton
State
Lizzie Patterson
Flatonia
Rose Bunting
Effie Hughs
Shiner
Pearl Murphy
Alvin
Stella Leazar
Kate Stewart
Confederate Blue Uniforms and the Texas Governor Sayers
Joseph D. Sayers, born in 1841 in Grenada, Mississippi, later Texas governor, served in the Civil War with the Sibley regiment. He earned a captaincy after capturing a battery at Val Verde, endured hardships in New Mexico and Louisiana, and rose to political leadership in Texas after the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph D. Sayers
Texas
Sayers
Grenada
Miss
Bastrop
Col
Wash Jones
Gov. Ireland
Col. Jones
Sibley
New Mexico
Arizona
Val Verde
Ft. Craig
N. M
Canby
Tom Green
Lieut
Glorietta
San Antonio
Galveston
Louisiana
Bayou Teche
Mansfield
Congress
Appropriations Committee
School Lunch Room Menu for a Busy Week
A school cafeteria outlines a week of meals with an updated kitchen, showing Monday pork sausage with creamed potatoes and cabbage, Tuesday wieners and spaghetti, Wednesday hamburgers, Thursday pork chops, and Friday salmon-sandwich deviled eggs with milk and desserts. Visitors week will be announced soon.
Births in Moulton and California Parents
Mr and Mrs Reinhold Anderle announce the birth of a son on Friday February 1 at Strieder Hospital Moulton weighing seven pounds six ounces named Nelson Ray Sponsors were Mr and Mrs Nick Welff The Anderles now have three boys and one girl Mr and Mrs George von Lienen report a telegram from El Centro California announcing a son born February 11 to Mr and Mrs Richard Meitzen Jr The baby weighed eight pounds two ounces The von Lie nens are now great grandparents
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reinhold Anderle
Strieder Hospital
Moulton
Nelson Ray
Nick Welff
Anderles
George von Lienen
el Centro
California
Richard Meitzen Jr
Mrs. von Lienen
Kenneth Joseph Charba Born In Shiner Hospital
Mr and Mrs Emil Charba of Moulton welcome their newborn son Kenneth Joseph born at Shiner Hospital Monday February 11. He weighs nine pounds fourteen ounces and is greeted by sisters Beverly and Linda Charba. Grandparents are Anton Charba Joe Wagner of Moulton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emil Charba
Moulton
Shiner Hospital
Kenneth Joseph
Beverly
Linda Charba
Anton Charba
Joe Wagner
Birth of Franklin Dean Wagner at Shiner Hospital
Mr and Mrs Harvey Wagner announce the birth of a son named Franklin Dean at Shiner Hospital on Saturday February 16 at 655 PM The baby weighed eight pounds fourteen ounces and is their first child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Wagner
Shiner Hospital
Franklin Dean
Former Governor Sayers Fades Into Austin Years
Tom Reed, the Republican leader, called the loss to the nation. Sayers served two terms as governor and spent his final years in Austin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Reed
Sayers
Austin
Washington Knew Public Credit Warns Against Large Deficits
The piece recalls Washington facing a sinking national credit and restoration under the Constitution and cites Hamilton's measures. It notes Revolutionary hardships, debt evasion, and a Philadelphia joke about articles of Continental currency. It argues Farewell Address urging thrift, contrasts with proposed budgets and deficits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Washington
Continental Congress
Washington
Alexander Hamilton
Treasury
Mary Haynes 38 Laid to Rest in Moulton Catholic Cemetery
Mrs Mary Haynes wife of Clarence Haynes died February 14 at Shiner Hospital at 3 44 AM. Funeral services were in Smith Funeral Chapel and St Josephs Church with interment in Moulton Catholic Cemetery. She was born near Moulton August 25 1913 and survived by her husband father Anton Stary and two brothers Anton J Stary Jr and Frank Stary. Casket attendants included Anton Stary Eddie Hans Alfons Vana Elo Pavlicek Anton Kramerbauer and Frank J Jilek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
Moulton
St. Joseph’s Church
Moulton Catholic
John Matocha
Haynes
Anton Stary
Anton J. Stary Jr
Frank Stary
Eddie Hans
Alfons Vana
Elo Pavlicek
Anton Kramerbauer
Frank J. Jilek
Blinn College Sets Record Spring Enrollment
Blinn College reports 1026 students enrolled for spring across Brenham day and evening schools and extension centers. The figure is 401 higher than spring 1951’s 625, placing Blinn among few Texas colleges with a larger spring term than a year earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blinn College
Brenham
Coming Events in Moulton Chamber and Civic Calendar
The list covers the Moulton Chamber of Commerce annual banquet at the high school cafeteria on Wednesday April 30. Also noted are the Ninth District American Legion district convention in Moulton on Sunday May 4, plus a memorial service at Moulton City Cemetery and an old Moulton home-coming on Sunday May 18. Commencement at Moulton Public Schools on Monday May 26 and the VFW Easter picnic on Sunday April 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton Chamber of Commerce
the American Legion of the Ninth District
Moulton
Moulton City Cemetery
Old Moulton
Moulton Public Schools
V.F.W
Kuntschik Boy Undergoes Appendectomy Near Moulton
Alois G Kuntschik son of Mr and Mrs Alois Kuntschik near Moulton had an appendectomy at Shiner Hospital last week Friday. He is reported to be getting along fine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alois G. Kuntschik
Alois Kuntschik
Moulton
Shiner Hospital
Corbett Buerger Buried at Seguin
Corbett Buerger of Seguin died February 14 after a lingering illness at 59. He was buried February 16 on his twenty second wedding anniversary. He married Elsie Templin on February 16 1930. Survivors include his wife a brother Charles Buerger of Brownwood five sisters Mrs Charles Springs Mercedes Mrs Frank Blumberg Mrs Claude Morrison and Miss Willis Mae Buerger of Seguin and Mrs W D Liehnin of Luling. Mr and Mrs Roy Vogt and daughters Mrs Henry Etlinger and Mr and Mrs Ed Kolar of Moulton attended the funeral services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corbett Buerger of
Seguin
Elsie Templin
Erly
Moulton
Charles Buerger
Brownwood
Charles Springs
Mercedes
Frank Blumberg
Claude Morrison
Willis Mae Buerger
W. D. Liehnin
Luling
Roy Vogt
Henry Etlinger
Ed. Kolar
Houston Livestock Exposition Closes After Successful Run
The Houston Livestock Exposition wrapped up a successful event last Sunday with strong turnout from attendees including residents of Houlton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston Livestock Exposition
Houlton
Surprise Dinner Honors CWO Jerry Cerny in Wit ting
A surprise dinner was held at St. Anthony's Parish Hall in Wit ting for CWO and Mrs. Jerry Cerny of Hot Springs Arkansas. He returns from Korea on vacation after nearly twenty three years in service and will retire after thirty years. Guests from Witting Moulton Gonzales Denver and Houston attended with spouses and children. Music by Hubert Novak and Edward Pilat Sr. followed by conversation radio listening and dancing. The gathering wished the couple a safe trip back to Hot Springs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Anthony’s Parish Hall
Witting
CWO
Jerry Cerny
Hot Springs
Ark
Korea
Martin Cerny
John Pilat
Frank Cerny
Isiador Malik
Ui Witting
Edward Pilat Sr
Otto Keil Jr
Moulton
Mary Malik
Jerry Brosch
Emil Brosch
Gonzales
Anton Cerny
Denver
Colo
Louis Rosnovsky
Houston
Hubert Novak
Jerry
Bernice
Dietschke Buys Wagner Farm on Lavaca River
Reinhold Dierschke became owner of the Henry Wagner farm on the Lavaca river comprising 67 acres in a consummated deal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reinhold Dierschke
Henry Wagner
Lavaca River
Water Supply Getting Low Across Town
Residents report wells and tanks running dry as creeks stop flowing and water holes fall below normal levels, signaling a narrowing water supply in the area.
Sidney John Malinek Celebrates Birthday
Sidney John Malinek son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Malinek had a party for eleven of his little friends at the parental home Saturday afternoon the occasion being his fourth birthday anniversary A number of mothers was also present Dainty refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney John Malinek
Henry Malinek
Move to Fort Worth Sends Eagle Copy to Fort Worth
John J. Beck formerly of Moulton orders his copy of The Moulton Eagle sent to his Fort Worth address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Worth
John J. Beck
Moulton
Moulton Eagle
Waelder 16 year old Dean Hoffmann buried after illness
Dean Hoffmann 16 son of Virgil and Mary Hoffmann of Waelder died last week in San Antonio after a short illness. Funeral services were held at the Methodist Church with interment in Waelder City Cemetery. He leaves three sisters June JaNell Carolyn and three brothers Bobby Don and Royal. He was nephew to the Filipp family of Moulton. Several Moulton residents attended the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean Hoffman
Virgil Hoffman
Waelder
Santa Rosa Hospital
San Antonio
Methodist Church
Waelder City
Mary Filipp
Adolph Filipp
Moulton
June
JaNell
Carolyn
Bobby
Don
Royal
Charlie Filipp
Chancey Hull
Zat Johnson
James Johnson
Della Filipp
Adolph
Frankie Filipp
Frank Kurtz
Jim Kurtz
Sam Johnson
Walter Hull
Alois Zidek
Jerome Vasek
Charlie Wiseman
Less Cooper
Migl Baby Born In Frankfurt Germany
Sgt First Class and Mrs Johnny A Migl announce the arrival of Mary Patrice born December 18 at the 97th General Hospital in Frankfurt Germany. She weighs 6 pounds 3 1 4 ounces and is welcomed by sister Sharrell and brother Johnny III with the family stationed in Friedberg Germany. Stella Zavesky is mentioned as a relative in Moul.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnny A. Migl
Mary Patrice
97Th General Hospital
Frankfurt
Germany
Sgt Migl
Friedberg
Sharrell
Johnny III
Stella Zavesky
Joe Zavesky
Moulton
Billy Graham to Campaign in Austin in Spring 1954
Austin businessman C. T. Johnson reports evangelist Billy Graham agreed to a spring 1954 campaign in Austin after coordinating with Graham’s staff. Johnson’s efforts included reaching out to ministers and civic leaders, with invitations supported by the Austin Baptist Ministers Association, Governor Shivers, Mayor Drake, and local media.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Graham
Austin
C.T. Johnson
Johnson
Washington
Graham
Jonson
Shreveport
Boston
Mass
Los Angeles
Calif
Fort Worth
Austin Baptist Ministeral Association
Allan Shivers
Bill Drake
Moulton High Band Performs at San Antonio Exposition
The Moulton High School band joined the opening ceremony of the San Antonio Livestock Exposition on Friday. A large group from Moulton traveled to the Alamo City to participate in the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Moulton
Alamo City
Haas Completes Signal School Course at Fort Monmouth
Pvt. Alex Haas son of Mr and Mrs A A Haas Moulton completed his Signal School course in communications at Fort Monmouth N J He awaits orders for transfer to his new Military Occupational Specialty after formal graduation exercises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Monmouth
N.J
Alex Haas
A. A. Haas
Moulton
Signal
Pvt
Haas
Signal Corps
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wagner
Dental Society
Boyce
Mary Haynes
Moulton Catholic Cemetery
Clarence Haynes
Corbett Buerger
Dietschke
Wagner Farm
Dean Hoffmann
Waelder Wed
Migl
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