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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1953
Page
1
Castor bean planters are guaranteed at least 9 cents per pound by the government, hulled basis. The farmer will be paid the higher of 9 cents or the market price at delivery. Contracts may be made with the CCC through the County PMA committee, private firms, farmers co operatives, or other CCC contracted entities where seed is available.
Mr and Mrs Ernest Laqua attended the last rites in Houston on Saturday January 3 for Mrs Emil Horelica who died January 1 in Houston She is sister in law of Mrs Ernest Laqua of Houlton Nee Minnie Berger of Schulenburg the deceased lived in Houston with her family for at least 25 years Mr Horelica is with the Houston Fire Department Survivors include husband two children one brother and two sisters A child died in infancy.
On the Eastern Front in Korea a captain scolded a private for violating a division order banning pinup pictures. He later apologized after proving the bathing beauty pictured was his wife reaching a personal confrontation over the rule.
ULCA space expert Dr Ronald J Buettner told the American Physical Society that the moon is not covered with dust. He says the surface is a spongy honey comb of rock and dirt created by cosmic rays over a million years.
P J Forbes of Shiner and former Eagle Lake resident shows a giant sweet potato from his garden weighing 14 pounds and measuring 19 inches long with a 7 inch diameter. The tuber could feed a sizable family.
The dollar value of principal Texas crops in 1952 fell one percent from 1951 to 1.321 billion dollars. Declines in cotton, sorghum, and peanuts caused the drop, with gains in small grains, corn, flaxseed, rice, hay and other crops offsetting only partly.
A late model Chevrolet fleet line owned by Victor Fehrenkamp Jr. and driven by Gordon Fehrenkamp flipped over after veering into an embankment about two miles below town around 11 that Sunday night. The driver sustained only light injuries while the car suffered considerable damage.
The Moulton Volunteer Fire Department met January 5 at the Fire Station. Rev. John Matocha gave the invocation. Officers installed were Elo Fehrenkamp as President, Donald Bunting as Vice-president, Malvin Merrem as Secretary, William Miculka as Treasurer, W. H. Pundt as Chief, Ed Darilek as 1st Assistant Chief, Ed Kram as 2nd Assistant Chief, with Chaplain Rev. Matocha. The drive for honorary members continues and committees were named including an auditing panel.
Charles Maeker 83 was found in an outhouse at Turner and Herder Streets. At 10:20 AM ambulance workers heard a thump and found Reuben H. Brown 74 on the floor with a telephone cord dangling, dying while informing his sister in law of Maeker's death.
Major Gen. Lewis B. Hershey national director of Selective Service will visit Austin on Friday January 9 for state headquarters activities and a public address at the University of Texas. He will speak at 8 p.m. in the Main Lounge Texas Union, introduced by Chancellor James P. Hart. Brig. Gen. Paul L. Wakefield calls Hershey a strong manpower authority and invites students and families of service members to attend.
A Gainesville home fire last week killed five children aged one to nine. Parents Mr and Mrs Walter Spencer were away when the blaze struck the house.
A legislative study of reducing truck load limits is urged by Sen. Gus Strauss. He cites a Texas Highway Commission estimate that 250 million dollars would be needed to strengthen bridges for 58 000 pound loads. The review aims to balance safety with freight needs and may propose routing heavy vehicles on stronger bridges.
Vincent W. Boyce Rehmer has accepted a position with the law firm Kemper and Wilson located in the Shell Building Houston.
Funeral services were held Monday at 2 30 p m for Otto Marburger 79 with Rev K Windecker officiating at Kabena Funeral Home and Witting Cemetery He died January 3 at his home on Route 4 near Mont Born in Germany he came to America 71 years ago and lived on various farms in Lavaca County He married Emilia Herman January 2 1913 in Hallettsville Survivors include his wife and a sister Ennie Marburger
The Moulton Bobcats finish second to Manor in a Shiner area basketball tournament featuring Weimar Nordheim Shiner Manor Stockdale and St Ludmila's. Manor won 37 31 with Moulton edged 43 42 in a late free throw finish. All tournament team includes Boehm Hildebrandt and Dullye from Moulton.
Bevie Nieto 36 father of four was found dead on his back porch Monday evening by family. Justice of the Peace A J Qari lek ruled death by self inflicted rope method after he confessed to thefts in the community. Services were held from his mother's home then St. Josephs Church with Rev. John Matocha officiating. Interment in Catholic Cemetery. Surviving are his widow Emma four children Daniel Roy Felica Cecelia his mother and several brothers and sisters. Mrs Josefa Nieto suffered a stroke and is critically ill.
The Moulton Bobcats announce upcoming games with Weimar on Jan 13 and Flatonia on Jan 16 away, Gonzales on Jan 20 at home, Sheridan on Jan 23 at home, Shiner on Jan 27 at home, Hville on Jan 30 away, and Waelder on Feb 3 at home. See BASKETBALL p. 4.
Seventeen members were initiated at the regular American Legion Post 292 meeting in Moulton at 7 30 p m Tuesday Jan 7 The drive goal was 191 members with 155 paid so far James Koncaba earned a silver pin for at least 16 new members The post split into Army and Marines with the Marines winning 8 to 3 Committees planned a post feed funded by the losing side and a $25 donation to the polio fund The post received a national citation on Americanism for outstanding community service, one of 72 Texas posts cited.
Edwin Schraick 43 of St John died from a shotgun blast while alone on his farm. His brother heard a shot and found him among trees. Justice of the Peace H R Mark ruled the death accidental, noting a possible stumble. Survived by mother Mary and siblings. Funeral services held Saturday at St John's Catholic church.
Funeral services for Adolf Berger 65 of St John were held at the family residence and St John Catholic Church with Rev. Albert Maneth and deacon Rev. Wm Halata. Interment in St Rose Cemetery Schulenburg. Survived by wife Lillie two daughters two sisters six brothers and one grandchild. Born December 13 1887 died December 25 1952 after two day illness. He was a member of St John Church St Joseph Society and KJT Lodge.
The 1953 Chevrolet line makes its first public showroom appearance at Joe's Chevrolet Sales in Moulton this Friday. New Bel Air models, 16 Fisher body types, powertrain upgrades, 115 hp Blue Flame engine, refin ed Powerglide, Autronic Eye, and roomier bodies plus easier entry features headline the launch.
Schulenburg High School will host the 1953 Inter scholastic League Spring meet in District 69-B with A. C. Winkelman as general chairman. Contest directors cover ready writing extemporaneous speaking typing shorthand debate fleachment spelling number sense picture memory and story tell.
San Saba man Travis T. Walker 56 owner and manager of the Walker Electric Shop died in a San Saba hospital at 11:15 p m Tuesday after a heart attack suffered about 10 p m He was born in San Saba August 6 1896 a World War I veteran and married Annie Mae Arnim in Moulton December 6 1923 Funeral services were held at the Methodist Church at 3 p m Thursday Burial was in San Saba City Cemetery He is survived by his wife and several sisters in San Saba Port Chester New York and Paso Robles California.
Four men were killed and several injured when a compressor tank exploded at the Sheridan Shell recycling plant shortly after 9 am. Killed were Supervisor Ralph Raab J. B. Harvey Ernie Hillhouse and Beard. Burned were Emil Swab Harry Briscoe and Douglas Winters. A large tank section ripped through the roof and landed about 200 yards away as police controlled traffic and firefighters battled flames.
Forty three men from Lavaca and Gonzales Counties were chosen for induction into the U S Armed Forces in January. Twenty will depart January 26 including Whiteside Robinson Orsak and others from Hallettsville Shiner San Antonio Victoria Schulenburg Yoakum and nearby towns. Twenty three more leave January 27 including several from Shiner Schulenburg Hallettsville Luling San Antonio Gonzales and nearby communities.
Rainfall totals for 1952 show a high year with scattered monthly figures and a total of 29.1 inches. Comparisons with 1951 show varied monthly averages and a heavy June value, while 1950 recorded 25.5 inches. The data reflects measurements from the Henkhaus Community, five miles south of Moulton.
Funeral services for Mrs. Kate O. Sandford 93 were held at Schwenke Baumgarten with Rev. A M Roos officiating. Burial followed in Flatonia City Cemetery. Born April 30 1859 in Lavaca County she was a former schoolteacher with a renowned library. Surviving son Charles Sandford Houston and sisters Mrs C L Williams Shiner and Mrs Susie Baumgarten Schulenburg.
John K. Shelton of the San Antonio social security office warns that quarterly tax returns filed in January April July and October must show each worker’s exact name and social security number. Errors can deny wage credits and reduce retirement or survivor benefits. Employers and workers should report names and numbers exactly as on the social security card.
Washington said state directors may draft 19 year olds to fill the February call for 53 000 Army recruits. Officials noted several states may be forced to take 19 year olds though the plan targeted older men first and only uses 19 year olds if quotas cannot be met.
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