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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1956
Page
1
Porchlight polio campaign opens January 25 at 7 PM with ONE long siren blast marking the start. A fire truck will sound the siren during the drive to 8 PM as workers visit homes house to house. Residents urged to keep porch lights on and stay at home for efficiency.
The Home Demonstration Club meets Thursday at 2:00 p.m. at Mrs. Walter Haas’s home. All members should attend as enrollment and other important matters will be discussed.
A community urges support for the 1956 Mother's March Against Polio on Wednesday night January 25 from 7 to 8. Mothers recount losses from bulbar polio and urge donations to the March of Dimes to finish the fight and protect all children.
Lavaca Commissioners Court approved salary hikes last Tuesday after a petition by courthouse staff. The County Commissioners and County Judge receive a 20 percent increase, while all other county officials gain 10 percent. Several precinct officials are affected.
Pfc Edward J Gillar son of Mr and Mrs Bohumir Gillar of the Witting Community entered the army Oct 22 1954. He trained at Fort Bliss went to Korea and is stationed there now he is in a six week cook school and has finished high school since enlisting. His address is Pfc Edward Gillar U S 54164380 Btry C 15th AAA AB W BN SP APO 7 San Francisco Calif.
The Hermann Sons Lodges district meeting in Moulton featured a Queen’s Ball with Linda Breitschopf named Queen and corsages given to two princesses Merlene Schroeder and Merle Gloor. Grand officers installed local and district lodge officers before 300 attendees. Henry Paulus urged American loyalty and cautioned on drugs. Festivities included a buffet, concert by the Muehlstein Band, and social hour.
The Bobkatz claimed a pair of district wins last week. They beat Weimar 46 to 39 after trailing early, then edged Eagle Lake 56 to 48 after a tight fourth quarter and overtime. The B team also defeated Weimar by 13 points.
The Humble Company's Texas in Review shows pre opening activities at the Statler Hilton in Dallas and previews Texas Made materials used by youngsters. It also features the inauguration of American Airlines direct Houston to New York service and the Texas Agricultural Limestone Association's soil correction work in East Texas. Air dates include January 22 on KPRC Houston and WOAT San Antonio, and January 24 on TBC Austin and KCEN Temple.
Three men were charged Tuesday for involvement in a fighting affray at the VFW Hall Saturday night. Deputized Sheriff Wm Kortwig filed charges against Joe Kolos and Charles Reeves of Speaks and Willie Mensik of Ammansville.
The Oak Grove P-TA will hold its regular meeting Friday night January 20th. All members are urged to attend.
The Moulton Chamber of Commerce met at the Fire Station with many members present. The group discussed recommending holiday dates for 1956 and will mail ballots to business people soon. Bill Novosad and Commissioner Henry Kocian reported on the Gonzales banquet attended last week. Local banquet plans for April were also reviewed.
A beneficial rain arrived Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning, totaling 85 with more forecast at press time. Southern county areas reported 1 to 2 inches.
At about 12 15 noon Wednesday the local fire department answered a call to Constable Ernest Laqua's residence. No fire was reported but a bird nest in the chimney caused smoke and sparks that could have caused serious damage.
The outstanding feature film Prince of fore His Crucifixation will be shown at the Star Theatre on January 24 and 25. The program promises sensational entertainment and should not be missed.
Texas American Legion officials from 800 posts gather in Austin for the Eighth Annual Post Officers Conference on January 21 22 presided by Charles L Downey with state and national leaders including Senator Rogers Kelley Culp Krueger Sidney Lloyd Bruce Lane and others addressing committee topics such as foreign relations rehabilitation child welfare community service and membership The visiting national commander Addington Wagner and other national and state officials will also participate in the event.
Former Lavaca County superintendent Frank Schoppe died at his Beeville home at 9 35 am Thursday January 12 after a lingering illness. He was 78. Funeral Mass was held January 14 at 9 30 am in Bellville Catholic Church. Burial in St Joseph's Cemetery Beeville. He led Lavaca County schools 1918 to 1934 then took a government post. Survived by wife three daughters and several relatives attended the funeral from here.
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