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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1947
Page
1
Washington reports farmers must file income tax returns by January 15 on record gross receipts near 23.5 billion dollars for 1946. The article notes higher farm prices and compares 1945 and 1946 incomes while detailing who must file and payment deadlines.
During World War II two hundred sixty five American women died serving the nation. Of seventy seven thousand eighty five American nurses with the armed forces, two hundred forty nine died in active service, sixteen were killed in action, sixty were wounded and sixty were taken prisoner.
About 2,000 people died in Texas traffic accidents in 1946, the third highest total in state history. The all time Texas record is 2,043 fatalities set in 1937, while the national toll for the year surpassed 30,000 deaths.
The Texas governor Coke Stevenson will relinquish the office on January 21 after a tenure of five years and five months. He departs with about 75 percent popular confidence, a record he no doubt takes pride in.
Music lovers mourn the loss of John Lang Sinclair author of The Eyes of Texas while a UT student. Native of Scotland he came to Texas in 1880 settled near San Antonio. He lived 24 years in New York where he died. Burial was held in San Antonio Wednesday.
Muddy woods and rain shortened receipts at Hallettsville on Tuesday January 7 with 481 head 134 hogs 18 sheep and 5 horses and mules sold. Walter Sterzig drew top bull price from Jack Benbow 14.40 per cwt. B H Miller sold top cow and calf to Wilburn for 112.00. Miller also topped fat cow at 15.60 per cwt 920 pounds bringing 143.52. Marek calf led by M E Jacobs and Kuykendall paid 21.90 cwt to Jim Staruszka for hog top price. Market was very active across classes especially butcher cattle with excellent prices overall.
County Clerk Charles Strauss reports a marriage license boom in 1946 with 330 licenses issued, up from 185 the prior year. October led as a month of brides with 37 licenses, while December totals were 19, 27 in December 1945, and 20 the previous month.
The Sam and Will Moore High School and St Josephs School resumed classes Monday after an extended holiday period due to severe weather. The district had planned to open January 2 but weather caused several extra days off.
Miss Elizabeth Barta daughter of Mr and Mrs Vince J Barta wed Nolan Wagner son of Mr and Mrs Harry Wagner Rev Joseph Kopp officiated Witnesses were Dennis Wagner and Edwin Mikulik The couple plan to reside with Aug Zimmermann family and both work at Kotzebue Drug Company in Moulton Dinner and supper to relatives and friends at the bride's home.
Multiple families in Moulton and surrounding towns celebrate the birth of new babies. Lynda Carol Tousignant born December 29 to Lionel and Dolores Tousignant of Crosswell Michigan. A daughter to Ad Pilot of Robstown born December 28. A six pound thirteen ounce girl to Mrs. Richard Loew of Chippewa Falls born Christmas Day. Adolph John Jr. a seven pound four ounce boy to Adolph Migl and Vlasta Hons of Evergreen. Claude Derrich Sherry born 6 pounds 14 ounces at Shiner Hospital December 31. Claude Derrich Sherry is grandson of Peter Derrich. W. H. Etlinger welcomes an 8 ¼ pound boy born January 4 at Streicher Hospital, adding a second son to the family.
The Lions Club opened 1947 with 21 members attending on Thursday night January 2 at Pundt's place. A February membership drive is planned with the club split into two teams led by Lee Jaroszek and another member to drive recruitment.
Full financial condition report for the Farmer Merchants State Bank of Moult appears in this edition. Readers are directed to the accompanying page for the official balance sheet and accompanying notes.
A bridal shower for Miss Gladys Cervenka bride elect of Henry Malinek was hosted by Mr and Mrs Joe Kubenka Jr and guests included Josie Lee Petrek Edith Kubenka and Ellen Krejci. The living room displayed fern and a bride doll, gifts were shown from a wagon, and refreshments were served buffet style in the dining room with lace table setting details.
1946 rainfall at Moulton totaled 45.99 inches per W. K. Richter, with Lavaca County average around 35 inches. Monthly totals show January 4.03, February 2.58, March 3.47, April 4.70, May 1.76, June 6.35, July 2.22, August 5.69, October 3.11, November 5.33, December 1.05 inches.
Lavaca County farm families reported a record value of more than 5.659 million dollars in crops and livestock for last year, more than doubling their annual gross income compared with 1940, according to the United States Bureau of Census.
Sixty-one high school music groups from thirty-seven Texas schools converge on Victoria Junior College February 15 for the Victoria musical festival. Twenty-seven choral clubs, thirty-one bands, two orchestras and one drum and bugle corps will be judged in instrumental, marching and choral categories by a panel led by Dr. Winfred Bain Ed Chenette C R Hackney and R V Leach.
The Moulton Bobkatz defeated Hallettsville Brahmas 71 to 6 on the local court Tuesday night and the B team won 35 to 11. Fehrenkamp led Moulton with 17 points. Jos. Mikulik, 75, died Sunday afternoon after a brief illness with funeral arrangements pending.
Tex as homemakers hear from Gwendolyn Jones a 1947 sugar outlook based on statements by Secretary Anderson. A five pound spare stamp becomes valid January 1 and lasts to April 30, with a probable second stamp before expiry and planned increases every four months if conditions allow.
Mr. and Mrs. L. P. Satsky and family are new residents of Moulton, moving from League City Texas. Mr. Satsky purchased the Ondry Hobek farm west of town.
Emil Beran becomes owner of Beran Gin in Moulton after purchasing the plant from his mother Mrs John Beran. He asks patrons to continue the support the facility has enjoyed in the past.
Mr Mikulik and Barbara Bluhuta celebrated their Golden Wedding anniversary on November 7 1943. They married November 7 1893 and lived near Praha Komensky and Moulton. Survived by wife eight children siblings and many grandchildren. funeral pallbearers were grandsons. One son died in 1920 at age nine.
Miss LaNelle Marie Kure daughter of Mr and Mrs William P Kure and George Hubert Prause son of Mr and Mrs George Hubert Prause were married in Yoakum. Rev Joseph F Pustka officiated. They honeymooned in Mexico City and will reside in Yoakum.
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