1952 Election Notes and Civic Calls to Action
Resolve to participate in all elections this year and pay your poll tax. A home garden in 1952 offers low priced food and recreation. Texas AG Price Daniel announces candidacy for US Senate opposing Tom Connally. Lions Club backs March of Dimes in Moulton. Texas Democrats meet in San Antonio May 27 to choose 52 delegates for Chicago. February designated Tideland Defense Month with push to quit-claim tidelands. Eisenhower supporters grow, Ike may run. many doubt. Scrap drives yield steel for farm machinery. over 500k tons collected. Pat M Neff dies at 80. former Texas governor and Baylor president famed orator. 1952 campaign to begin at May 3 precinct conventions feeding into county and state conventions. This is the route to selecting a national standard bearer.
Texas Democrats Split at San Antonio Convention
The Democratic state convention convenes in San Antonio on Tuesday May 27 with a predicted clash. Governor Allan Shivers leads opposition to Truman's renomination and favors an uninstructed delegation, while others push for a pro Truman delegation.
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San Antonio
Allan Shivers
Democratic Party
Texas
Truman
Moulton Chamber Sets 1952 Holidays at Meeting
The Moulton Chamber of Commerce met January 21 at the V F W Hall with Roy L. Kotzebue presiding. A stew supper preceded business. The group set 1952 holidays including Good Friday April 11, Easter April 14, San Ja Day April 21, Independence Day July 4, Armistice Day November 11, Thanksgiving November 27, Christmas December 25, and New Year January 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton Chamber of Commerce
V. F. W. Hall
Roy L. Kotzebue
Jim Kubicek
August Kasper
Chamber of Commerce
Joe Vanham
Wm. Lee Young
Moulton D
Congressman Thompson Defines Wide Duties Beyond Aye or Nay
In a Washington letter, Congressman Clark W. Thompson explains his job as representative of the Ninth District. He handles cases with executive agencies, aiding farmers, veterans, and families with military, immigration, and department inquiries. He notes he aims to reflect district views while guiding constituents to information and assistance.
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Ninth
Congress
House of Representatives
Clark W. Thompson
Thompson
Executive Branch
Department of Agriculture
Ninth District
Windecker announce daughter Anita engaged to Treptow
Rev and Mrs K Windecker announce the engagement of their daughter Anita to Mr Fritz Treptow son of Mr and Mrs Henry Treptow of Hallettsville.
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K. Windecker
Anita
Fritz Treptow
Henry Treptow
Hallettsville
Local 18-Year-Olds May Register In Hallettsville
Boys turning eighteen may register with E S Kelly district clerk in Hallettsville. Local Board No 51 Gonzales covers Gonzales and Lavaca counties. Kelly’s unpaid service lowers costs for Lavaca youths to register locally. Draft director Wakefield lauds Kelly’s patriotic service. All males must register on 18th birthday or within five days. penalties for noncompliance include up to a $10,000 fine or five years in prison.
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E. S. Kelly
Hallettsville
Austin
Texas
Gonzales
Lavaca
Kelly
Gistrar
Vaca County
Paw A
Wakefield
Selective Service
Lavaca County
Bobkatz Fall Short Against Sheridan In District Clash
In a Tuesday night district game, Moulton Bobkatz lost 44 to 41 to Sheridan after leading by three at halftime. Sheridan B team won 45 to 25, while Moulton girls routed Sheridan sixter 39 to 13.
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Bobkatz
Sheridan
Moulton Bobkatz
Moulton
Girls Win Close Game At Flatonia 28 to 23
Moulton girls edged Flatonia 28 23 in Flatonia gym on January 18. Jo Ann Lockstedt and Mildred Fojtik led with 11 points each. Michalec 3 Darilek 2 Johnson 1. Doris Pospisil topped Flatonia with 12. guards listed include Motal Flessner Zamykal Johnson. Coach Norman Strandtman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton
Flatonia Girls
Jo Ann Lockstedt
Mildred Fojtik
Annette Michalec
Lillie Ann Darilek
Velma Johnson
Keeps in touch with folks back home at office
Thompson explains visiting the office is time consuming but the best way to stay connected with people back home, noting the effort is worthwhile for maintaining contact.
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Thompson
Closed Season On Squirrels In Lavaca County
Hunters are reminded the closed season on squirrels is now in effect in Lavaca County from January 1, 1952, to May 1. Game Warden Clarence Beezley announced the ruling the first in the county after state legislation. Violations will be prosecuted under game law.
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Lavaca
Clarence Beezley
Jasek Couple Welcome Son Stanley George
Mr and Mrs George Jasek of near Moulton announce the birth of an eight pound 15 ounce son at Dr Hugo J Strieder Hospital in Moulton on Friday January 11 at 6 15 PM The infant was baptized January 20 by Rev Lad Jasek of San Antonio and named Stanley George Sponsors were Mr and Mrs Wm Stasny
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Jasek
Moulton
Hugo J. Strieder
Lad. Jasek
San Antonio
Stanley George
Wm. Stasny
Ford Exhibit Draws Attention in Galveston Event
Lee L. Jarosek attended a meeting and the showing of the 1952 Ford in Galveston. The new Ford will be on display here Friday February 1.
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Lee L. Jarosek
Galveston
Official Texas Highway Maps Offered by State
Texas residents who register vehicles receive a post card offer for a free Official Highway Travel Map. The map covers 40 000 miles of state highways and Texas scenic highlights and promotes See Texas First. Respondents mail the card with a two cent stamp to obtain the map.
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Austin
Texas
Texas Highway Department
Highway Department
Teas
New Chevrolet Attracts Man at Joe's Chevrolet
The 1952 Chevrolet shown at Joe's Chevrolet Sales on Saturday January 19 featured a four door, a two door and a pickup. A large crowd viewed the cars with interest across ages.
Funeral services held for Henry Jurach in Westhoff
Mrs. R Valenta and Mrs. Bertha Firasek of Moulton and Mrs. Rudy Valenta of Shiner attended the funeral. The service, from Cuero Funeral Home, included graveside rites conducted by the American Legion. Jurach was a nephew of Mrs. Valenta.
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R. Valenta
Bertha Firasek
Moulton
Rudy Valenta
Shiner
Henry Jurach
Westhoff
Cuero Funeral
American Legion
Jurach
Valenta
Governor Proclaims Youth Week in Texas
Governor Allan Shivers designated January 27 to February 3 as Youth Week in Texas. The proclamation aligns with a national observance proposed by the United Christian Movement, an arm of the National Council of Churches of Christ in America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Allan Shivers
Texas
United Christian Movement
National Council of the Churches of Christ In America
Birthday party marks Renee Merrem tenth birthday
A party was hosted at Mr and Mrs Malvin K Merrem home on Saturday for their daughter Renee as she celebrated her tenth birthday. Renee treated guests to a picture show at the Moulton theatre Saturday afternoon and dainty refreshments followed at home.
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Malvin K. Merrem
Renee
Moulton Theatre
Moulton Lions Club finalizes polio drive plans
The Moulton Lions Club held its January 17 meeting with fifteen members present and guest Arthur Schodde of Cuero. The polio drive kicks off immediately and culminates with a January 31 dance at the VFW Hall to raise funds.
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Moulton Lions Club
Arthur Schodde
Cuero
VFW
Polio Fund
E. A. Oehl
Frank Meyer
Joé Vanham
Texas Highway Appreciation Week Declared
A grass roots campaign for better roads in Texas will launch with observance January 27 to February 2. Governor Allan Shivers proclaimed the week to be observed throughout the state.
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Texas
Allan Shivers
Navy Recruiter Chief Cannedy to Visit Moulton Friday
Chief Engineman from the Navy Recruiting Station Victoria will visit the Post Office in Moulton Friday afternoon January 25. Recruiting officers can enlist qualified candidates for Officers Candidate School in Newport Rhode Island for ages 19 to 32. Navy quota remains by voluntary enlistments for men 17 to under 31 with pre induction examinations.
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Moulton
Newport
Rhode Island
Navy
Hallettsville to Hold Sixth Annual High School Rodeo
Hallettsville F F A Chapter hosts the Sixth annual State Championship High School Rodeo from June 19 to 21 1952. Boys will compete in breakaway and tie down calf roping bareback bronc riding steer wrestling and cutting horse. girls in clover leaf barrel race cutting horse and Queen's Race. Entry deadline May 1 1952.
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Hallettsville
F.F.A
Augusta
Panene Mais
Vasing
Montana
Claude Mullins
Texas
Pecan Nursery Shows Progress Near Moulton
Leo Wenske operates the Moulton Pecan Nursery about five miles east of Moulton with 22 varieties to choose from. The 22 acre site holds 2,200 trees ranging from four to ten feet, assisted by Mrs. Wenske and children Vera Ann and Vernon. It is advantageous to buy trees from a local expert familiar with varieties best adapted to the area.
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Leo Wenske
Moulton
Wenske
Vera Ann
Vernon Wenske
Dedication of First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Victoria
Delegates from Moulton attended the dedication program for the First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Victoria on Sunday. Notables present included Rev. and Mrs. K. Windecker, Mr. and Mrs. William Miculka, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Biehunko Jr., Mr. and Mrs. Roy Kotzebue, Mr. and Mrs. Vince Rehmer, Mrs. Erna Kotzebue, and Mrs. Bertha Brunkenhoefer. The church pastor is Rev. J. C. Felger.
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Moulton
First Evangelical Lutheran Church In
Victoria
K. Windecker
William Miculka
Frank Biehunko Jr
Roy Kotzebue
Vince Rehmer
Erna Kotzebue
Bertha Brunkenhoefer
J. C. Felger
USO Fund Drive Aims to Close by January 31
Chairman Emil Muska announced plans to conclude the USO Fund Drive in Lavaca County by January 31. He urged immediate contributions to support the service men’s welfare organization. Co workersEdward Darilek Moulton Lee Sedlmeyer Shiner Wayne Hudson Yoakum Guthrie Blahuta Moravia Gene Chaloupka Wied Julius Horecka Worthing Willie Kubenka Breslau participate in the drive.
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Emil Muska
USO
Lavaca County
Edward Darilek
Moulton
Lee Sedlmeyer
Shiner
Wayne Hudson
Yoakum
Guthrie Blahuta
Moravia
Gene Chaloupka
Wied
Julius Horecka
Worthing
Willie Kubenka
Breslau
U S Population Estimate Reaches 155 575 000
The Census Bureau estimated the U S population at 155 575 000 as of December 1. This compares with 155 356 000 for November 1 and 151 132 000 from the April 1, 1950 census.
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U. S
Washington
Census Bureau
New Printer For Flatonia Argus
Editor and Mrs George W Bridges of Flatonia announce the arrival of a seven pound seven ounce son named Kenneth Edward at Crews Hospital in Gonzales on Monday January 14. There are now two boys and two girls in the family.
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George W. Bridges
Flatonia
Horn
Crews Hospital
Gonzales
Kenneth Edward
Maresh Buys New Drilling Equipment
Johnnie Maresh of Moulton, a veteran well digger, has purchased a brand new outfit and plans to drill to about 1700 feet. He has completed water wells across the region.
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Maresh
Johnnie Maresh
Moulton
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