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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1952
Page
1
Texans are urged to enjoy the July 4 holiday safely. The State Department of Health stresses careful use of fireworks and especially safe driving due to peak holiday traffic. Doctor Geo W Cox notes progress from safe and sane campaigns but warns tetanus risk from any wound.
The community harvested 30 carloads of onions from 125 acres boosting farmers income. Moulton seeks a floral shop millinery lawyer doctor and watchmaker with watch repair skills in demand. Plans begin for the 1953 March of Dimes infantile paralysis drive led by Brig. Gen. Robert J. Smith of Dallas. Today July 4 marks the 176th anniversary of Independence. The Moulton Lions Club began its 12th year promoting goodwill and local growth.
The Republican National Convention will convene in Chicago on July 7 as delegates arrive amid a stormy session in the Windy City. The first key test of strength pits Eisenhower against Taft with further events to follow.
Entomologists from the Texas Agricultural Extension Service argue that sanitation tops the list in any insect control program and that insecticides alone cannot manage flies and other home nuisances.
Albert M. Walker of San Marcos has been elected a director of the State Bar of Texas. He will represent the tenth congressional district. Walker previously served as district president of Lions Clubs and visited Moulton on several occasions.
Nine members and Rev. R Windecker met for the Missionary Society on June 18 with President Mrs Tom Beale presiding. The group discussed Share with the Japanese and Bible study was given by Rev K Windecker. They plan a Baked Food Sale on Saturday July 12 at 10 am and noted a new art window for the choir loft.
The U S fish and wildlife service changes regulations to let waterfowl season open any day of the week. The prior rule set Friday as opening day, which disadvantaged working people this year.
The Moulton Fire Department was called to the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Knape last Thursday when a blaze threatened to get beyond control. No damage was done.
Yvonne, 10, daughter of Mr and Mrs John L Krum of Comfort Texas, earned a national Intermediate class certificate in the National Piano Auditions and joined the National Fraternity of Student Musicians. Judges praised a beautiful performance and noted talent and study. She studied with Mrs G Cone in Kerrville and won a one year shop from the fraternity. She is granddaughter of Mrs John Willberg of Moulton.
Elbert, from Maywood Illinois, elected president of Lions International at the 35th annual convention in Mexico City. He succeeds Harold NutteR of Camden New Jersey. The association reported 909 new clubs and 31 413 member increase, with clubs in six more countries bringing total unions to 37.
The Kaase family gathered at Roitsch Park in LaGrange on Sunday June 29 with seventy three members attending. Prizes went to the oldest and youngest members while a basket dinner and afternoon games were enjoyed. Four family members died in the past year and Edgar Roitsch spoke in their memory. attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Gus Gummelt, Miss Helen Urban, and Miss Helen Kaase of Moulton.
Mathew Butschek son of Mr and Mrs Henry Butschek of Houlton and an employee of Southwestern Bell Telephone Company Houston has been transferred to Dallas to attend a Managers Staff course. He returned to the states from 18 months of service in Korea in December 1951 and resumed his telephone company position.
Braniff International Airways reports its nineteenth safety award from the National Safety Council for another year without a passenger or crew fatality. The airline logged 1,988,643,000 passenger miles by Jan 1, 1951, later surpassing two billion with a perfect safety record. In 1951 Braniff flew 331,884,085 miles to 29 U S cities and nine Latin American capitals, using DC-3 DC-4 DC-6 aircraft with new Convair 340s arriving late summer.
Mrs. J W Hengst of Littlefield Texas died Sunday June 29 funeral services were held Tuesday with burial in Vernon Cemetery Vernon Texas She is survived by four sons Arthur Hengst Hugo and Werner Pastor Reinhard Hengst a daughter Mrs Theo Golke fifteen grandchildren three great grandchildren two brothers August Ritter Otto Ritter and a sister Mrs Bertha Herter Theiss family details given
Mr and Mrs Chas W Meehan of Houston announce the birth of a son on June 27 at Herman Hospital. The baby weighed 7 pounds 6 ounces. Mrs Meehan is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Chas E Beran of Moulton.
Jim Biehunko 71 a former Moulton resident died in San Antonio Sunday Funeral services were at St Gerhard Church Tuesday morning with interment at San Fernando Cemetery Rev James Ostander officiated He is survived by his wife seven daughters one son a sister and 12 grandchildren
County officials chamber of commerce highway committees and road-minded citizens from 9 South Texas counties will meet in the USO Headquarters Bay City on Thursday July 10 to discuss financing methods for county area and state highways. General S Ashburn of Texas Good Roads Association will address a Bay City service clubs luncheon at 12 15 PM followed by a joint area business meeting.
The Klimitchek brothers from Hallettsville Texas reunite in Korea after 14 months apart. Richard, five months in country, spots brother Jess near the front as he arrives to join the famed 40th Division. Now separated by five miles, the pair still meet often in their distant posting.
The Eagle notes receipt of The Southern Pine, a booklet by the Southern Pine Association of New Orleans. It covers tree origin, growth, and characteristics, a history dating to 1608, uses of Southern Pine lumber, manufacturing methods, and future growth as a crop. Free copies available by writing SPA Box 1170 New Orleans.
Corsicana dentist Dr. L. C. Polk tells the sixth district dental society that rinsing the mouth nose and throat with a strong salt solution may reduce polio victims. He cites a scientific excerpt noting ocean water’s germicide and urges home preparation of saline rinse to disrupt germ culture in the mouth and throat.
Recovering Nic Erwin Siems of Houston, son of Mr and Mrs Emil Siems of Moulton, underwent an operation at a Houston hospital recently and is recovering nicely
A quoted health claim touts a salt rinse as a germicide that could prevent polio and other diseases. It describes the rinse breaking up germ cultures and clearing air passages, with assertion of tissue safety and tooth decay neutralization. The guidance urges regular use by anyone old enough to rinse.
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