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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1954
Page
1
The piece criticizes U S farm surplus policy urging funds be moved abroad to fight communism while urging a better market solution. It questions non profit health insurance backed by government and denounces unions hindering freight movement and strikes harming workers.
Pvt. Henry Tupa son of Mr and Mrs Joe Tupa Route 5 Hallettsville recently arrived in Alaska for duty with the 4th Regimental Combat Team Army units there guard northern approaches to the U S and Canada He entered the Army last July and was formerly stationed at Fort Bliss Texas.
The Veterans Administration reported a 5 percent rise in GI home loans for 1953, with average house prices up to 11,275 from 10,915 in 1952. It guaranteed over 320,000 loans totaling more than 3 billion dollars, about two thirds for newly built homes.
Public Safety Director Homer Garrison Jr and George Busby warned that at the current inspection pace nearly 2 million Texas vehicles may lack safety stickers by April 16 exposing owners to court action. With 3.6 thousand stations, delays could congestion like two years ago, as only 750000 of 3.5 million vehicles were inspected by December 31.
Mr. Albert Hohmann announced at the Eagle office that his wife Anne Hohmann gave birth to Shirley Anne, the first baby of 1954 at Shiner Hospital. The newborn weighed 6 pounds 14 ounces and is their daughter with siblings. The mother is the former Miss Anne Apts.
College Station reports predict hog prices may fall slightly in 1954 due to expanding pig crops and rising production. Hog prices in 1953 were high, driven by a small pig crop after two years of decline. Farrowings rose, and a 5 to 10 percent increase is expected this spring, boosting pork supplies and likely modestly lowering prices. Sheep and lamb numbers on farms declined early in the year, with mutton prices expected to hold near 1953 levels.
John William Bonewitz 56, of San Antonio, died at Youens Hospital after a three truck collision on Highway 90 near Flatonia at 5 10 am. A second driver fled the scene as investigators pieced together a side swipe that set off a chain of crashes. Bonewitz died at 12 45 pm from a skull fracture with multiple other injuries.
Dr A A Warlick of Moulton leads the nation with a Duree herd that posted 212 pigs from 20 litters in 1953 averaging 11.5 pigs per litter and 414.55 pounds per litter. His sows Miss Fancy Foundation Topsy and Goldmaid set top or near top breed records, with other sows ranking high in 1952 and 1953. Breeding stock has been sent to many Corn Belt states as well as Cuba Central America and Mexico.
Austin State Selective Service headquarters announced that Texas draft boards must reinduct some men who already served under the draft law. Changes following an executive order by President Eisenhower will review over 60,000 files across 137 boards, requiring a minimum six months of honorable service for reinduction consideration.
Mr. Jerome Vasek of Route 3 Shiner near Moulton visited the Eagle office to recount his rapidly expanding flock. Last year he had five ewes with all but one bearing twins. this year he hints at a possible triplet among the first lambs, signaling further growth.
A Gonzales County grand jury indicts Felipe Eureste for murdering Edward Barcenes who had a suspended five year sentence for killing Eureste’s son in law Fred Valesquez in 1950. The case was sent to Judge Lester Holt.
Funeral services were held for F C Smith 67 who died suddenly of a heart ailment at his home Jan 12 He worked for the railroad since age 18 and was depot agent for SP at his death Survivors include widow three daughters one son and three brothers He was born in Mandeville Louisiana and married Sadie Luke in 1908 He was active in civic affairs and a radio hobbyist with station W500Q Funeral attended by relatives from several states and Knights of Columbus members in full regalia
An angry judge censured Thomas and his wife for refusing a blood transfusion for their infant son Thomas who died at St. Anthony's Hospital after doctors could not save him. The Grzybs, members of Jehovahs Witnesses, argued the Bible prohibits receiving blood.
Community groups met at Mrs. Rose Kotzebue's home to organize a city polio drive for Monday Jan 25 beginning at 6 30 pm. A long siren blast from fire equipment will signal the start, with a 6 30 to 8 00 pm window and a rain date Jan 27.
Moulton business leaders vote by secret ballot to set five and a half holidays for 1954, two days fewer than 1953. Approved days include Good Friday half day, Independence Day observed July 5, Armistice Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day 1955, with several others receiving limited votes.
Melvin Ammermann, formerly of Moulton, is KCTI Gonzales newest announcer. He took the job after being discharged from service and previously ran an electrical works shop and played with the Moulton Music Masters band. He is the son of the Dick Ammermanns of Moulton and married to Bessie Tousek.
A lengthy note lists renewed subscriptions since last report with many names and towns. Renewals include Janie Barak Groesbeck Henry Sonsel Miss Leona Janssen Fr Luksovsky Jr Erwin Haas Mrs R A Etlinger and others all tied to Moulton and surrounding areas. New names also appear from Shiner Shiner Ft Hood Cuero and San Antonio.
Rainfall report kept by William Kleihege in the Henkhaus Community details daily amounts and totals. The note records weather data over a period with measurements and local observations.
The Chamber of Commerce pledges fifty dollars to polio funds and plans educational films at the next meeting. Films on radiation from atomic blasts will inform members and the public for potential emergencies. The State Historical Committee seeks old landmarks and local information for preservation action. Mr and Mrs Paul Lassig Emma McVea Waelder visited Moulton Saturday. Pay poll tax by January 30 election year. Lions Club to meet Thursday.
The Moulton Independent School District invites sealed bids by 5:00 p.m. February 3, 1954 for 3 1/6 acres with improvements including residence in Evergreen Common School District No 11 Lavaca County six miles south of Moulton. Bids follow January 12 1954 Uniform Information Sheet terms. 1/16 mineral reservation retained by the State Board of Education. Louis Pietsch vice president of the board oversees bids at Magnolia Service Station Moulton Texas.
The Army announced the names of 22 Texans formerly listed as missing in action who are now presumed dead. Included is M-Sgt. Charlie J. Mares, son of Cyril J. Mares of Waelder.
A Texas Game and Fish report lists 2,988,700 ducks among 3,218,800 total waterfowl from December counts. The annual aerial survey, with six planes, compares to 1,888,000 for all species last year. The census covers the Central Flyway from Canada to the south.
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