Moulton Eyes Industry Growth and Local Development
Ed's Viewpoint urges residents to support home industry as Waelder forms an Industrial Development Committee to attract payroll-boosting plants. Moulton could host manufacturing sites. a local example shows a young man seeking local work. The piece notes declining mail boxes on Moulton Route 1 and questions efforts to slow this trend.
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Industrial Development Committee
Waelder
Anton Faltisek
Moulton
Ed Breitschopf Dies Suddenly In Flatonia
Eddie Breitschopf 58 died suddenly at home in Flatonia on Tuesday after a heart attack. Funeral services were held at Smith Funeral Home Chapel and Sacred Heart Church with burial in Sacred Heart Cemetery. He married Frances Petrek in 1922 and ran a garage and grocery in Cistern before moving to Flatonia, later becoming a school bus driver and member of Herman Wis Lodge. Survived by wife, two daughters, four siblings, four grandchildren, and several in‑laws who served as pallbearers.
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Eddie Breistchopf
Flatonia
Brietschopf
I the Smith
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
V. A. Raska
Sacred Heart Cemetery
Frances Petrek
Cistern
Herman “Wis
Frances
Wibert
Lucille) Ellis
Austin
Felix
Billie Mae) Janecka
Willie
Joe Breitschopf
Gonzales
Joe Kuntschik
Wee
Henry Barick
Waelder
Wilbert Edward
Lyndon
Yvonne Ellis
Danny van Janecka
Wenzel Breitschopf
Johnnie
Frankie
Mortgage on your house becomes possible not immoral
A Changing Times note observes that taking a mortgage on one’s home is no longer seen as immoral, but the practice is increasingly difficult to obtain or sustain in the current financial climate.
May Feast Parade and May Queen Crowning of 1920s
The May Feast at Hermann Park Verein festivities began at 1 pm with parade, lunch, and on‑grounds amusements leading to the crowning of the May Queen and King and a grand march at night in VIEW Hall. The photo shows attendees including Eleanor Petrash, Helen Boehm, Doris Cooper, Emma Mladenka, Isabell Papacek, Alice Vanien, and Stella Mladenka.
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Hermann Park
Eleanor Petrash
John L. Piehunko
Yoakum
Helen Boehm
Robert Harris
la Grange
Doris Cooper
Tom J. Fatjo
Richmond
Emma Mladenka
Ed. Shandera
Isabell Papacek
Edwin Grunewald
Alice van ‘Ienen
J. F Holubec
Hallettssville
Stella Mla
Bobkatz and Bobkittens Push Winning District Streaks
The Moulton Bobkatz beat Vanderbilt 59 36 and Weimar 72 49 to extend their district record to four wins no losses. The Bobkittens, under Coach Thomas Hoyer, defeated Vanderbilt girls 55 39 and earlier beat Louise 49 44 and Ganado 59 30. Hallettsville fell 26 74 to local girls.
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Moulton Bobkatz
Colum
Vanderbilt
Weimar
Bobkatz
Bobkittens
Louise
Ganado
Moulton
Thomas Hoyer
Annie Jasek
Bessie Jemelka
Latrecia Wachtendorf
Carol Ann Darilek
Evelyn Stryk
Ora Nell Findeisen
Jo Ann Konvicka
Rebecca Halliburton
Dianne Janek
Lodge Officers Installed Sunday In District Meet
A large attendance of Moulton Sons of Hermann representatives gathered at Turner Hall near Yoakum Sunday Jan. 20 for lodge officer installation across the district. Grand Lodge officials included Carl Biewers Frank Sievers and Sam AHR with clubs from Flatonia Hallettsville Shiner Gonzales Hochheim Yoakum and Moulton. Moulton lodge reported 100 percent officers attendance.
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Moulton Sons
Hermann
Turner Hall
Yoakum
Grand Lodge
Carl Biewers
Frank Sievers
San Antonio
Sam Ahr
Corpus Christi
Flatonia
Hallettsville
Shiner
Gonzales
Hochheim
Moulton
Local Ground Observer Corps Holds Ist Practice Watch
The Ground Observer Corps conducted its first practice watch at the superintendent's office in Houston from 1 to 6 p.m. Local post reporter Claude Sherry called it a success with fourteen reports sent to Houston headquarters. Air Force Sgt. Jordan from Austin assisted briefly. about 80 people signed up and 17 attended. Moluton logged a record at the filter center in Houston and the local Observation Post.
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Post
Claude Sherry
Houston
Air Force
Jordan of
Austin
Moluton
Cannery Meet in Yoakum Explains Tomato and Pea Growing
A crowd at the Yoakum Canning Company heard Dr. A L Harrison discuss tomato growth, fertilizers, and disease controls with visual aids. Another meeting is planned Friday January 25 at 7 30 p m to cover the same topics for growers, contracts include 1009 acres of green purple hull peas at 70 per ton and red ripe tomatoes at 30 per ton.
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Yoakum Canning Company
A. L. Harrison
Yoakum Plant Disease Laboratory
Yoakum
Crowder
Harrison
Lucky Shot Saves Life of Austin Teen
In Austin Minnesota 16 year old Bryan Boettcher was accidentally shot in the back but survived after doctors found a collapsed lung caused by a rare lung disease. He was told the ailment likely would have been fatal if not detected.
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Austin, Minn
Bryan Boettcher
Boettcher
Mueller Rites Held for H F L Mueller in Flatonia
H F L Mueller former local peace officer died at home in Flatonia January 11 at age 74 years 7 months 16 days. He was born May 26 1882 in Flatonia and married Alma Mueller January 1 1907. Survivors include Abe E and W W Mueller two granddaughters Peggy and Ann Lee. Funeral services were held January 13 officiated by Rev Parker with Masonic Lodge in charge of graveside rites at City Cemetery.
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H. F. L. Mueller
Flatonia
Eilert
Sophie Priestheyer Mueller
Mueller
Alma Mueller
Moulton
Policyholder 101 Outlives Insurance Policies
Milwaukee man Milwaukee Max Hockchild aged 101 is described by Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance as the oldest life insurance policy holder in the United States. He outlived the mortality table used for the two Northwestern policies he owns.
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Milwaukee
Max Hockchild
Baltimore
Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Co
United States
Northwestern
Four Annual Electrical Dealers Conference Set for Austin
Local appliance dealers electricians and builders are invited to the Fourth Annual Electrical Dealers Conference in the Driskill Hotel Austin January 30. A New York closed circuit TV broadcast will unveil 1957 Live Better Electrically plans with John Daly and Gisele MacKenzie hosting a 45 minute program. More than 350 people from Central Texas expected. Sponsored by Central Texas Municipal Utilities Institute Lower Colorado River Authority and the City of Austin.
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Austin
New York
Driskill Hotel
Central
Texas
Central Texas Municipal Utilities Institute
Lower
Colorado River Authority
City of
City Office to Close Early on Sundays Beginning Feb 2 1957
Notice states the Moulton City Office will close at 12 noon on Sundays starting Saturday February 2 1957 and continuing thereafter for each Sunday.
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Moulton
Lavaca Officials Salaries Set in 1957 Budget Actions
Lavaca County Commissioners in the January 14 1957 session approved the 1957 budget and routine items. Travel allowances rose for County Service Officer Emil Polasek from 25 to 40 dollars monthly plus 8 cents per mile for county officials. Salaries for county officers remain at 1956 levels with detailed amounts listed for Sheriff, Tax Assessor Collector, County Clerk, County Judge, District Clerk, County Attorney, Treasurer, constables, justices, and commissioners. the session also renewed a delinquent tax collection contract with Ross Terry Western Surety Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commissioners’ Court
Lavaca County
Ross Terry
Western Surety Company
Sioux Falls
South Dakota
Emil Polasek
Ernest Schultz
Holidays and soil conservation on list at Moulton meeting
The Moulton Chamber of Commerce Monday night approved adding Labor Day to the holiday list and voting for a final selection. The group backed sponsoring a soil conservation essay contest with prize money, and discussed a Trade at Home push to aid local merchants. Possible surplus food distribution costs for Lavaca County were debated, with estimates of 15 000 to 20 000 yearly and potential tax impacts.
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Chamber of Commerce
James Kolar
Eugene Krejci
Secy
Lavaca
de Witt
Gonzales
Commissioners Court
Local VFW Urges Poll Tax Deadline Before January 31
The VFW Post urges citizens to pay their poll tax by the January 31 deadline to preserve the right to vote in upcoming elections. The notice emphasizes that payment is the privilege and duty of every eligible person.
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VFW
Zion Lutheran honors new members with supper and program
Zion Lutheran Church hosted a Sunday evening event honoring adults who joined in the past two years by confirmation, reaffirmation, or transfer. The gathering included a buffet, introductions by the pastor, brief reports from church groups, a color film on missions, birthday wishes for Rev Holm, and a grocery shower and cake by members.
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Zion Lutheran Church
India
Pastor Holm
Rev. Holm
James Muehl- Stein
Tax return checklist for 1956 sign off urged
Howard G Hall of Internal Revenue Service Victoria offers a last minute checklist for 1956 tax returns. Verify social security number attach W-2 forms double check arithmetic and ensure both spouses sign joint returns to avoid unsigned returns delaying refunds.
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Howard G
Hall
Internal Revenue Service Victoria
Tacky Dance To Be Held Here Saturday
A Tacky Dance sponsored by St. Joseph's School Club will be at the VFW Hall Saturday January 26. The Lee Ilse Orchestra with Herbert Kloesel will provide music. The tacky grand march at 10 p.m. promises laughs with prizes of 5 3 and 2 dollars for the top tacky outfits.
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St. Joseph’s
VFW Hall
Lee Ilse
Herbert Kloesel
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Breitschopf
J. L. Etlinger
Raab Studio
W. L. Boethel
Hallettsville Girls
A. J. Breitschopf
Frank Hanslik Jr
John C. Mueller
Emil Muehlstein
Hilda Warnecke
Elo Muehlstein
W. H. Schodde
Morris Muehlstein
Edwin Muehlstein
Henry Malinek
Cannery
Lee Mueller
Web
John Daly
Gisele MacKenzie
Theo Long
Charlie Strauss
Paul H. Fertsch
E. S
Pat) Kelly
Leon Pesek
Julius J. Mikulenko
Bill Renger
Eddie Chudej
Louis Kurtz
Hollie E. Hamman
Daniel Koranek
Albert McElroy
Justice of the Peace
Oscar Shoemake
George Rektorik
Justice of the
Jim Chotenovsky
John Wurm
A. J. Darilek
F. A. Kallus
Fred J. Schulte
Henry Kocian
Joe H. Kouba
John R. Klimitchek
Maggie Long
Frances Polasek
Frank Haas
Pete Liberda
Evelyn John
John E. Kasper
J. L. Rohan
W. A. Morley
Guy Henry
J. F. Holubec
Joe Pavin
Jack Lindsey
Adams
Doris Myers
Co. Home Dem
Marie Bohmann
Joe C. Johnson
Mon
Zion Lutheran Congregation
Wm. Wachtendorf
Lutheran Brotherhood
Henry Helweg
Ladies' Aid
Tom Beale
The
Women's Missionary Society
Harvey Bauer
Luther League
Lee Lutherans
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