Eisenhower Trade Act passes House amid debate
The Reciprocal Trade Act rides a tight vote in the House with three dissenters. Proponents say the bill extends current law enabling the president to cut tariffs by five percent annually, aiding cotton farmers and expanding foreign trade, while critics warn on parity pricing and farm income prospects. Local business leaders in Moulton praise cooperation and urge concrete steps to protect payrolls.
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Pres. Eisenhower
House of Representatives
Conman Thompson
Bell and Dies
Meyerhoff Dry Goods Goes Into Liquidation
A liquidation sale at Meyerhoff Dry Goods Store in Hallettsville starts this Thursday. The store, a long standing dry goods supplier, will cease operations after over 50 years in business. It was founded by Abe Meyerhoff and is now run by Sam Reichman of Meyerhoff Co., Inc.
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Meyerhoff Dry Goods
Hallettsville
Abe Meyerhoff
Meyerhoff Co., Inc
Sam Reichman
Alcoa
Texas
Aluminum Co. of America
Rockdale
Mary
Point
Taxpayers Assistance Days Set Each Monday in Yoakum
Mr John E Bartlett Jr administrative officer of the Yoakum Zone Office of the Internal Revenue Service announced that each Monday from February 8 to April 15 will be set aside as Taxpayers Assistance Days. Taxpayers needing help may call Yoakum 245 or visit the Post Building in Yoakum for in person assistance.
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John E. Bartlett Jr
Yoakum Zone
Internal Revenue’ Service
Yoakum 245
Yoakum
Internal Revenue
John E. Bartlett
Internal Revenue Service
Mr. Bartlett
Texas Senate notes on ads, bonds, and marriage reform
SEN and STRAUSS report on a hearing about outlawing firecrackers and fireworks in Texas. They discuss a subcommittee rewrite, a bond requirement for auto dealers, and protection for buyers. They mention bills to outlaw common law marriages and allow statewide advertising, plus a 3 cent ad valorem water fund and bank holiday reforms.
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Committee On
Senate Committee On
Senate
Gus J. Strauss
Mrs. Joe Schacherl Buried At Shiner
Funeral services were held at 9 30 a m from the Shiner Catholic Church for Mrs. Joe Mary Schacherl nee Mary Albrechts, sister in law of Mrs. Theresa Reindl of Moulton. She resided with her husband in the Midway community near Shiner and is survived by many relatives and friends around Shiner.
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Shiner Catholic Church
Joe
Mary) Schacherl
Theresa Reindl
Moulton
Schacherl
Mary Albrecht
Midway
Shiner
Farm Bureau Barndance Draws Large Crowd in Moulton
A large crowd attended the Farm Bureau Barndance at Moulton VFW Hall on February 15 after a rain delay from February 5. Nine door prizes were awarded including cash prizes from local Farm Bureaus, a Percolator, pigs, and subscriptions to the New Era Herald.
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Farm Bureau
Moulton Vfw Hall
Jodie Gold
Lavaca County Farm Bureau
Anton Netardus
Shiner Farm Bureau
Aug. Zatopek
Sweet Home F
Some Winter Legumes May Be Plowed Under
The County Committee meeting approved turning under all winter peas and Melilotus Indica Sweet Clover as desired. Human Clover must stay on the land until April 15 1955. Chairman Fred Henkle notes the fall approval for cover crops required leaving the crop until seed forms, hence the April date.
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Fred Henneke
Social Security Representative to Speak at Farm Bureau
Luke F. Wade, government Social Security representative, will attend the regular Farm Bureau meeting at the VFW Hall on Thursday night February 24 at 7 30 PM. He will explain extended coverage provisions of the social security program for farmers and farm workers. Farmers are invited to attend this informative session.
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Luke F. Wade
Farm Bureau
VFW
Cotton Acreage Bill Advances in House Committee
The House Agriculture Committee on Wednesday approved a bill to raise the 1955 national cotton acreage allotment by three percent.
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Washington
House Agriculture Committee
Two Vehicle Wrecks Near Shiner Leave One Dead Five Injured
A head on collision north of Shiner on Highway 95 killed 53 year old Harry Renken of Sulphur Park and seriously injured 30 year old Victor Prasek of Moulton. In a separate crash on U S 90 A near Hallettsville three cars were involved with Franklin Stary and John Sharp seriously hurt.
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Sulphur Park
Harry Renken
Here
Wagner Hospital
Shiner
Renken
Victor Prasek
Moulton
Prasek
Mercury
Joe's
Buffington Funeral Home
Lutheran
E. J. Oelke
Lillie Klaus
Benjamin
Mildred) Schulte
Albert
Pearl) Roznovsky
Rt. 3
George Renken
Corpus Christi
Emil Renken
San Antonio
Otto Renken
Yoakum
Helen) Reinhaur
Nordheim
Ella Weizmar
Houston
Hallettsville
Shnier
Franklin D. Stary
John Sharp
Rolla Mo
Edgar R. Sharp
Ear. B .Southeran
Sharp
Southeran
Roger C. Breithaupt
Stary
Breithaupt
New School's EI Co-Op Closed Monday Stockholders Meet
The annual stockholders meeting of the Moulton Farmers Co op Gin and Mill Camp will be held Monday at the local Co op office at 6 o clock.
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Co-Op
Moulton Farmers Co-op
Lg Ae
Capt Elmer Johnson to Attend Air Force Survival Course
Capt Elmer Johnson will undergo an Air Force survival course after leaving Reno, travel to a war course for training, then report back in San Antonio to continue as a B 57 jet bomber unit member.
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Elmer Friday
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Ning -In
E. Johnson
Reno
Itonio
National Legion Plans Operation Whirlpool Caravan
The American Legion announces Operation Whirlpool a caravan tour by regionnaires in automobiles across the 9th Congressional District with a February 28 to March 2 schedule. National Commander Seaborn Collins visits Texas March 6 for a noon luncheon in Shiner. tour leads from Ganado to Columbus with stops at Edna Victoria Yoakum Sweet Home Hallettsville Schulenburg Weimar and Columbus. Moulton Post is not listed.
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Ray A. “Buck
Seaborn Collins
Texas
Ninth’ District
Shiner
Naional
Collins
Ganado
Edna
Victoria
Yoakum
Sweet Home
Hallettsville
Schulenburg
Weimar
Columbus
Moulton Post
Anderson Clayton Expands Abroad Amid Cotton Tariffs
Harmon Whittington president of Anderson Clayton & Co explains tariff restrictions push up costs and prompt expansion into foreign fields. The firm financed US and foreign crops, once mostly cotton sales, now derives about 75 percent of income from diverse operations including ginning and manufacturing margarine and salad dressing. Executives are noted for anticipating market shifts and adjusting to new controls and markets.
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Houston Chronicle
Harmon Whittington
Anderson, Clayton & Co
Whittington
United States
Anderson, Clayton
S. S
Olco
Anderson, Clayton Executives
Acreage Cuts Hit Lavaca Farmers As Costs Rise
County agent Jack Lindsey warns Lavaca County cotton allotment cuts will cost farmers about 1 million dollars. Acreage fell from 39,000 last year to 32,000 this year, with further reductions expected despite rainfall. Cattle herds declined due to grass and feed shortages, while local gins report tighter stocks.
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Jack Lindsey
Lavaca County
Chamber hears cotton report and payroll need
Herman Hanslik reports at the Chamber of Commerce meeting on the cotton problem after a Washington trip with the 2 county delegation. The group discusses farm acreage distribution, payroll needs, and plans for an April 27 banquet with an agriculture speaker, plus election of officers and membership drives.
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Herman Hanslik
Chamber of Commerce
Farm Bureau
Washington
Hanslik
Congress
Lavaca County
Chamber
Moulton Farm Bureau
Central Texas Cotton Producers Association Formed
Cotton farmers and business men from nine counties met in Bastrop to form the Central Texas Cotton Association to press for increased cotton acreage. A second meeting was planned for February 24 at Taylor.
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Central Texas Cotton Producers Assn
Bastrop
Central Texas Cotton Association
Taylor
Mrs George Perrard Dies at Shiner Hospital
Mrs. George Perrard died Wednesday morning after a period of illness at Shiner Hospital. Funeral services set for Friday at 9 and 9:30 a.m. at Smith Funeral Home and St. Joseph Church with Catholic cemetery burial. Rosary services planned for Wednesday and Thursday evenings at 7:30. Survivors include husband and three daughters. Johnnie Kresta, son of Mr and Mrs Emil Kresta, was discharged from the army after two years service.
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Shiner Hospital
Perrard
Smith Funeral Home
St. Joseph Catholic Church
Johnnie Kresta
Emil Kresta
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