Erwin Kram Elected President of Moulton Co op
The Moulton Farmers Co op Gin and Mill Company held its stockholders meeting February 11. Erwin Kram was elected president, with J L Meyer as vice president and Alfred Gassmann as secretary treasurer. New directors include Herman Kurtz, Anton Raab, Alfred Gassman, Joe Fishbeck and Alvin Wenske. Arnold Freytag was re elected manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erwin Kram
Moulton Farmers Co-op Gin & Mill Company
Arnold Freytag
Co-op
Moulton Farmers Co-op. Gin and Mill Company
W. H. Pundt
Moulton
Herman Kurtz
Anton Raab
Alfred Gassman
J. L. Meyer
Joe Fishbeck
Alvin Wenske
Alfred Gassmann
Association
Vote in every election this year despite world car stats
The piece argues against apathy by stressing every vote counts in a nation with large car and truck markets. It notes the United States holds 76 percent of passenger cars and 51 percent of trucks and buses, urging civic participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
School Trustee Election Set for April First
The entry notes an upcoming school trustee election to be held on April 1 marking the first of several elections this year. It urges participation in all future trustee votes and encourages voters to cast their ballots.
Billy Graham to Broadcast from State Capitol Austin
Evangelist Billy Graham will air his national radio and TV program from the steps of the Texas State Capitol in Austin on Sunday April 27 at 2 30 PM. The appearance was arranged by C T Johnson formerly of Moulton who has spent months organizing the visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Graham
State Capitol
Austin
Texas
Graham
C. T. Johnson
Moulton
Kennon Wins Louisiana Gubernatorial Nomination In Runoff
The longstanding political machine in Louisiana was toppled in the recent Democratic runoff. Judge Robert Kennon defeated Judge Carlos Spaht by a decisive margin to secure the gubernatorial nomination, ending Governor Long’s era as he could not seek another term under state law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisiana
Robert Kennon
Carlos Spaht
Spaht
Long
Game and Fish fines show dip in three month total
The Texas Game and Fish Commission reports November December and January fines for game violations totaled 37 093 87 dollars, down from 42 228 05 dollars the year before. The director cites better public attitude and healthier sportsmanship year round.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Game and Fish Commission
Precinct and State Convention Path to Presidential Delegates
Precinct conventions on May 3 select county convention delegates who name state delegates. State conventions choose national convention delegates. Precinct delegates may be instructed or remain uninstructed by the choosing voters.
Death of Dr Adolph Herff 93 Boerne TX noted surgeon
The state mourns Dr Adolph Herff 93 of Boerne Texas a renowned physician and surgeon. He learned medicine from his father Dr Ferdinand Herff a distinguished Texas physician who arrived from Germany in 1848. Adolph helped found Santa Rosa Hospital in San Antonio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adolph Herff
Boerne
Texas
Ferdinand Herff
Germany
San Antonio
Santa Rosa Hospital
Miss Joyce Lea Oeltjen and Albert W Michalec Wed
Miss Joyce Lea Oeltjen daughter of Mr and Mrs Otto D Oeltjen of Moulton wed Albert W Michalec son of Mr and Mrs Louis Michalec of Shiner at St Joseph Rectory Moulton on Monday February 25 at 10 am The bride wore chantilly lace and white satin with pearl crown veil and bouquet The groom wore a blue business suit They will reside in Houston after a brief honeymoon
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joyce Lea _ Oeltjen
Otto D. Oeltjen
Moulton
Albert W. Michalec
Louis Michalec
Shiner
St. Joseph
William Jurek
Wagner Hospital
U. S. Air Force
Houston
Quast’s
Yoakum
Get Your Social Security Card Now Before March Deadlines
John K. Shelton of the social security office warns self employed individuals they must file the social security report by March 15 and include the account number on the return. He urges mail applications by March 5 and in person visits by March 8 to avoid delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John K. Shelton
Social Security Office
Shelton
Birthday celebration for Adolph Hoffman in Moulton
Adolph Hoffman of New Braunfels celebrated his birthday with visits to Adolph Ehlers and Richard Kuehn on Sunday February 17 in Moulton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adolph Hoffman
New Braunfels
Adolph Ehlers
Richard Kuehn
Moulton
Draft Call for 19,000 Men in April Lowers Appeal
The Defense Department issued a draft call of 19,000 for April 15, with 15,000 for the Army and 4,000 for the Marine Corps. Total draftees announced since September 1950 reach 894,430 and Army and Marine asks total 817,000 and 77,430 respectively. Army spokesmen cite more volunteers and reenlistment of veterans as reasons for the smaller April call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Defense Department
Army
Marine Corps
Vic Michalec to Play Ball in Texas League
Shiner fans anticipate Vic and Jimmie Michalec heading to spring training for Texas League duty. Vic, with Oklahoma City Indians, brings a controlled lefty style, while Jimmie, a Cardinals prospect, trains near Kilgore under Al Hollingsworth. Both aim to sharpen form after winter, with several Texas League matchups ahead.
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Vic Michalec
Shiner
Michalec Brothers
Vic
Jimmie
East Texas
Texas
Oklahoma City Indians
Boise
Idaho
Oklahoma City
St. Louis Cardinals
Kilgore
Longview
Frankie Migs
al Hollingsworth
Houston Buffs
Hollingsworth
San Antonio
Houston
Missions
Buffs
Marines Corps Revises Reenlistment Rules
The Marine Corps updates policy to allow enlisted regulars and reserves who have separated to reenlist within one year without rank loss. Headquarters says the change will attract more combat experienced personnel, reversing the prior rule that reduced rank on separation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marine Corp
Corps
Marine Corps Headquarters
Open House for Mrs Ed Boehm Sr On Her 90th Birthday
Mrs Ed Boehm Sr will observe her ninetieth birth day with an Open House at the home of her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Elo Fehrenkamy in Moulton on Thursday March 13 from 3 30 to 6 30 P M Everyone is welcome
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed. ‘Boehm Sr
Will
Fishermen Report Large Bull Red Catch Near Corpus Christi
Frank W Emil Puste jovsky of Moon and Frank Picha and Louis Kocurek of Corpus Christi report a big catch at Padre Island near Corpus Christi last week. They landed one Bull Red No. 1899 released by the government at Rockport and nine more Bull Reds weighing 30 to 35 pounds each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank W Emil Pustejovsky
Moon
Frank Picha
Louis Kocurek
Corpus Christi
Padre Island
Rockport
Freak Twister Destroys Barn At Hogan Farm Near Town
A freak twister unroofed a barn on the W. A. Hogan farm near Yoakum. It crushed 10 inch timbers, toppled two poultry houses, uprooted two large oaks, and tore through a grove. Two old hens and 150 baby chicks were left unharmed. Mr. and Mrs. Hogan were fortunate. he had finished milking and she was gathering eggs when the wind struck the house. The storm lasted only seconds but caused extensive damage to buildings and trees nearby.
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W. A. Hogan
February 11 4-H Club Meeting at St Joseph
The St Josephs 4-H Club held a February meeting at nine o clock. The agenda included pledges, minutes, and roll call. Miss Werth demonstrated suitable clothes for different girls and discussed participants for the County Dairy Foods Demonstration with Ruth Janacek and Mary Kocian volunteering as a team. The meeting concluded with the Club Prayer and plans for a March meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph’s
America
Miss Werth
Ruth Janacek
Mary Kocian
Sister of Moulton Woman Buried at Sweet Home
Mrs Frank Kupka 62 of Hallettsville route 4 died Monday in Dufner Hospital Hallettsville Funeral services were held at Kabena Chapel Hallettsville and at Sweet Home Catholic Church Interment at Sweet Home Catholic Cemetery Rev G Kuratko officiated She was born in Czechoslovakia and came to America sixty one years ago Surviving Arnold and Charles Kupka two brothers five sisters and six grandchildren
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Frank
Mary) Kupka
Hallettsville
Sweet Home
Dufner Hospital
Kabena Funeral Home
Sweet Home Catholic Church
G. Kuratko
Sweet Home Catholic Cemetery
Sweet Home K.J.Z.T. Society
Czechoslovakia
America
Mary Fajkus
Frank Kupka
Arnold Kupka
Yoakum
Charles Kupka
Joe Fajkus
John Fajkus
Adolph Fajkus
Wallis
Frank Fajkus
Koerth
Isador Fajkus
Carrie Kouba
Moulton
Barbara Najvar
Victoria
Million Dollar Rain Ends Drought Across Section
The week brought heavy rain in this area with reports of four inches in some parts. The downpour chases away months of drought and leaves residents smiling despite uneven totals.
Mrs Brom Hosts Surprise Birthday Party
A party was held Thursday night February 14 at the home of Mr and Mrs Christian Brom for Mrs Brom on her birthday. Guests included the Welfl Raab Tousek Brom Mikulencak Zissa Darilek and other relatives with lunch of sandwiches cakes kalaches cookies and coffee.
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Christian Brom
Mrs. Brom
Chas. Welfl
John Raab
Anton Raab
Clarence Raab
Tom Tousek
Jim Brom
Bill Mikulencak
Daniel Zissa
Eugene Brom
Edward Darilek
Treating Seed with Lindane for Wire Worms Grubs
Farmers may use twenty five percent Lindane dust to treat seed against wire worms and white grubs with some effect on cut worms. Dosage options are four and one half ounces per fifty pounds of corn, six ounces per hundred pounds of cotton seed, or four ounces per one hundred pounds of peas grain or milo. Mixing in a tub before planting is advised and higher infestations may warrant larger dosages at an estimated cost of about thirty cents per acre.
Texas Highway Department Releases New Official Travel Map
The 1952 Official Highway Travel Map is available free from the Texas Highway Department. The 28 by 36 inch map features color relief, 854 road side parks, Farm and Ranch to Market roads, and a back history section with 26 color pictures. A Mexico map is included for geographical context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. C. Greer
Texas
U. S
Mexico
Texas Highway Department
Austin 14
Highway District
Highway Travel Information Bureau
Church Sets Centennial Celebration in Gonzales
The First Presbyterian Church in Gonzales marks its 100th anniversary with a communion service on Friday night February 29 and an all day observance on March 2. The events include morning and evening worship, a luncheon, and an open house. Committee chair Mrs. R A Dobbins leads the arrangements with members and advisory staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Wells
Rozelle Nicholson
Nina Eastland
Shivers Declares Soil Conservation Week in Texas
Gov. Shivers designated May 4 to 10 as Soil Conservation District Week in Texas and urged public support for erosion control programs across the state. The administration cited damage from erosion and called on groups and individuals to back soil conservation efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shivers
Texas
Austin
Lions Club Plans Easter Picnic and Rat Contest
Twelve members of the Molton Lions Club answered roll call at the February meeting. They voted to participate in the Easter Picnic at the VFW Hall on April 13 and to award premiums of 5 3 and 2 dollars to boys who caught the most live rats in the state rat control program. The state is checking Lavaca county as one of two counties in focus. Officers for the coming year will be elected at the March meeting to enable attendance at the district convention in Austin in April. Nomination committee members were Marvin Merrem E A OehI and Roy Kotzebue. President William Lee Young presented two films on diseases carried by rats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton Lions Club
VFW Hall
Lavaca County
Austin
Marvin Merrem
E. A. Oehl
Roy Kotzebue
William Lee Young
Warlick sow sets record with 11th Production Registry litter
Found ation Topsy 2nd a Duroc owned by Dr. A. A. Warlick of Moulton has produced 11 PR qualifying litters, averaging 12.2 pigs per litter and 116 raised from 135 farrowings. The sow’s progeny largely stay in Warlick’s herd or join Duroc herds from Georgia to Mexico, illustrating record performance and the scale of the nation’s sow-testing program with 3,902 nominations in 1951.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durocsow Foundation
A. A. Warlick
Moulton
Georgia
Mexico
Foundation Topsy
Duroc Association
North Carolina
California
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Joyce Lea Oeltjen
Marines Corps
Daugh
Ter, Mr. and
Mrs
Elo C
Fehrenkamy
State Highway Department
Lions Club
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