Moulton Independent School District Board Elects Teachers
The Moulton Independent School District board elected teachers for the coming year across grades one through twelve including Mrs. Johnny Maresh in first and second, Miss Emily Margerum in fifth and sixth, Edward Darilek in seventh and eighth, Jack Shannon in high school science, Miss Nannie Merle Carey in high school English, Norman Strandtman in mathematics, William Young in vocational agriculture, Lydia Merrem in commercial, W. C. Batey as coach, Robert Taylor in band, Malvin Merrem as principal, and J. W. Pyland as superintendent. Two vacancies remain for future appointment. Frankie B. Evans elected as teacher of the colored school in her seventeenth year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trustes
Moulton Independent
Johnny Maresh
Emily Margerum
Edward E. Darilek
Jack H. Shannon
Nannie Merle Carey
Norman E. Strandtman
William Lee Young
Lydia Merrem
W. C. Batey
Robert W. Taylor
Malvin Merrem
J. W. Pyland
Frankie B. Evans
Colored School
Texas livestock auctions lead nation in 1950 shows
On October 20, 1950, 168 livestock auctions operated in Texas, the highest number in the nation. Texas led in cattle sheep and hogs marketed through auctions, with 4-H boys marking history through fat steer exhibits at major stock shows. A July 14 special election in Lafaca County will decide abolishing ad valorem tax for farm to market roads bridges and flood control projects.
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Texas
International
Chicago
Kansas City
Houston
San Antonio
Lafaca
Commissioners’ Court
Moulton Eagle Sets New Subcription Rates
The Eagle announces a new subscription scale effective July 1, 1951 after rising production costs. Rates are 2.50 yearly, 1.50 half year, 1.00 quarter, and 8 cents for a single copy. Circulation aims for 1500 weekly. the paper pledges continued local support and service.
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Moulton Eagle
the Eagle
Moulton Man Earns Certificate at Poultry School
Erwin J. Haas of Farmers Produce and Feed Co in Moulton attended the Uncle Johnny Mills Poultry Dairy Swine and Rabbit School at the Houston Yacht Club June 26 27 28 and earned a certificate after completing the short course with honors. W R Archer L TF van Stone and W J Vinson led the faculty as officers of Uncle Johnny Mills.
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Erwin J. Haas
Farmers Produce and Feed Company of
Moulton
Johnny
Johnny Mills
Houston Yacht Club
W. R. Archer
L. TF. van Stone
W. J
Johnny) Vinson
State 4-H Dress Revue Attendees From Local Area
Mrs Ernest Gillar Miss Darlene Pelech and couples Adolph Pelech Frank Kubenka of Moulton attend the State 4-H Club Dress Revue at College Station. Miss Pelech won first in Lavaca County and took part in the state event with about 140 contestants.
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Ernest Gillar
Darlene Pelech
Adolph Pelech
Frank Kubenka
Moulton
Arnold Tauch
Flatonia
College Station
Pelech
Lavaca
Hallettsville
Miss Pelech
VFW Auxiliary Enrolls Seven New Members
The Moulton Ladies Auxiliary of the VFW Post concluded its membership drive with seven new members added to its rolls. The group was split into the Go-Getters who added four and the Hustlers who added three. The two teams celebrated with a Mexican supper at Pundt's Cafe Thursday evening.
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Moulton
V. F. W. Post
Pundt’s
Oak Grove Teachers Re-Elected
Oak Grove School board re elected its faculty for the coming year naming Victor Dullye as principal and Mrs Dullye as assistant teacher.
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Oak Grove
Victor Dullye
Dullye
Moulton Defeats Waelder On Home Diamond 12–0
The Moulton Town Team rolled past Waelder 12 to 0 on the Moulton diamond last Thursday. Alvin Meyer and Clyde Meyer led with two singles and a double each. EE Henrichs added two singles and a walk, Calhoun and H Wyatt had one single for Waelder. Moulton pitchers were Erwin Kouba and Gene Kubicek with Daniel Kozelsky relieving in the fifth. Waelder started Flessner Alsobrooks and Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton Town
Waelder Town
Moulton
Alvin Meyer
Clyde Meyer
EE. Henrichs
Calhoun
H. Wyatt
Erwin Kouba
Gene Kubicek
Daniel Kozelsky
Kouba
Waelder
Flessner
Alsobrooks
Wilson
Miss Schaefer Weds William Albrecht in Witting Ceremony
Miss Hilda Schaefer and William Albrecht of Witting near Moulton married in a June 26 ceremony at St. Mary's Rectory with Rev. Henry Psencik officiating. The couple will reside in Hallettsville where Albrecht runs a family business. he is a World War II veteran.
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Hilda Schaefer
William Albrecht
Witting
Moulton
Hilda
Emil Schaefer
William
Fritz Albrecht
St. Mary’s
Henry Psencik
Jers
Alvin Schaefer
Evelyn Schaefer
Albrecht
Hallettsville
Boys Under Twelve To Play Ball
All boys under 12 who want to play baseball should report to the Lions Club Field Friday night July 6 at 7 45. Several teams will be organized depending on the number reporting.
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Lions Club
Merchants and Businessmen Price Clinics Planned
Merchants and business owners in the area may attend OPS price regulation clinics in Yoakum Hallettsville and Yoakum to learn about government price rules. Houston OPS director Charles Winerich Jr. says clinics help businesses comply and answer questions from service leaders and the public.
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Aca County
Yoakum
Hallettsville City Hall
Yoakum High School
Houston
Chamber of Commerce
Charles HL Winerich Jr
Houston Ops
Wine
Lavaca Soil District Opens Active Operation
Lavaca Soil Conservation District begins active operations. Chairman Jerome Harbich reported at the board meeting that units of equipment bought with $35,000 state funds are in use by farmers who pay a fixed rental fee. A purchase order was approved for a whirlwind terracing plan costing 500 to 700 dollars a power saw for brush clearing and five manure spreaders at 389 dollars each.
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Lavaca
Moulton KC Defeat Shiner Comets 4-0 On Home Diamond
The Moulton KC baseball team beat the Shiner Comets 4 to 0 Sunday on the local diamond. Moulton’s batteries were Huber, Gene Kubicek and Jim Kubicek. Shiner’s pitchers were Kouba and Struka. Both teams had 5 hits.
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Moulton K.C
Shiner Comets
Moulton
Huber
Gene Kubicek
Jim Kubicek
Kouba
Struka
Polio Gifts Hit Two Million in Texas Drive
Texas donations to the 1951 March of Dimes reached nearly 2 million dollars with about 1.95 million from the January drive. Ed S. Stewart of Abilene, state campaign director, reported Texas had the nation’s second largest increase from 1950 and the third largest total nationally.
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Austin
National Foundation For Infantile Paralysis
Ed. S. Stewart
Abilene
Texas
Scouts Head to Camp Tom Wooten for Weeklong Stay
Five members of Moulton Boy Scout Troop 221 left Sunday for Camp Tom Wooten in the hill country west of Austin. About 170 scouts from the Capitol Area Council will fish swim and boat while learning new skills. Senior Patrol Leader Everett Hruska Patrol Leader Jimmie Orts and assistants Calvin Haas and Larry Maresh lead the Moulton group assisted by Scoutmaster Lad Hruska and Mr Mrs Walter Haas. They expect to return Sunday.
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Moulton Boy Scout Troop No. 221
Tom Wooten
Austin
Capitol Area Council
Camp
Wooten
Moulton
Everett Hruska
Jimmie Orts
Calvin Haas
Larry Maresh
Eugene Hruska
Walter Haas
Lad Hruska
Eaglettes Defeat Cotton Maids in 6 1 Victory
The Moulton Eaglettes beat the Hallettsville Cotton Maids 6 to 1 on the local diamond last Thursday night. Roselyn Kotzebue led with two doubles and a single, followed by Tetsie Bie hunke and Juanita Rothbauer with two singles and a walk each. El Rose Schroder led Hallettsville with three singles, Mildred Schroeder added two, and Joyce Brom and Elsie Michalec contributed. Mildred Janak and Joyce Michalec were the visitors’ battery. Schroeder relieved Janak in the second inning. The girls plan to enter the Goliad tournament on Monday July 9.
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Moulton Eaglettes
Hallettsville Cotton Maids
Roselyn Kotzebue
Eaglettes
Tetsie Biehunke
Juanita Rothbauer
el Rose Schroder
Hallettsville
Mildred Schroeder
Moulton
Joyce Brom
Elsie Michalec
Mildred Janak
Joyce Michalec
el Rose Schroeder
Goliad
Moulton Girls Enter Tourney in Goliad
A girls softball tournament will be held in Goliad Texas from July 13 featuring eight teams Beeville Hallettsville Kenedy Moulton Shiner Rockport Yoakum and Goliad. Two games per night on a single elimination basis start at 8 00 with trophies for the winning club and outstanding player.
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Goliad
Texas
Beeville
Hallettsville
Kenedy
Moulton
Shiner
Rockport
Yoakum
Eight New Patients At Warm Springs
Eight post-acute poliomyelitis patients were admitted to the Gonzales Warm Springs Foundation for Crippled Children on Monday, the largest single-day intake this year. The group spans Chicota Abilene San Antonio Fredericksburg Devine Ingle side and Cuero, with ages from 11 months to 4 years, most transfers from other hospitals to free acute beds.
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Gonzales
Gonzales Warm Springs Foundation For
Fortun
Gonzales Foundation
Chicota
Abilene
San Antonio
Fredericksburg
Devine, Ingleside
Cuero
The
Gonzales Warm Springs Foundation
Charles Cravett
Lynn Purcell
Donald Townsand
Raymond Ledesma
Ester Borjas
Wayne Bilhartz
Devine
Marilyn Warzecha
D-Ann ‘Huffieyer
Tigleside
Agricultural Conservation Program Aims to Boost Farm Production
Edgar Freytag, Lavaca County committee chairman, outlines ACP threefold role in national defense food effort. It prevents land breakdown from erosion by terraces and dams, stops erosion by soil strengthening and green manures, and boosts yield via contour farming moisture conservation and improved pastures. Emphasis stays on practices meeting individual farmer needs.
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Edgar Freytag
Lavaca County
Freytag
Seaman Maresh Serving Aboard Skagit In Far East
Seaman apprentice William E. Maresh, son of Mr and Mrs Ed Maresh of Moulton Texas, serves aboard the attack ship USS Skagit with the Amphibious Force in the Far East. The Skagit aided Inchon landings during the recent offensive and the crew now has liberty in a Japanese port.
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William E. Maresh
USN
Ed. Maresh
Moulton
Texas
Skagit
Far East
Inchon
Jourdanton Moulton Game Set For Sunday
A baseball game between Jourdanton and Moulton will be hosted in Jourdanton on Sunday July 15. The visiting team from Jourdanton defeated Moulton in their recent meeting. The public is invited to attend.
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Jourdanton
Moulton
Moulton K.C
Texas
Its A Boy At the Kolars
Mr and Mrs Kenward Kolar of Moulton welcome a seven pound boy born at Cuero hospital on Monday July 2 at 1100 AM He is named Kenward Jr Mr and Mrs Ed E Kolar of Moulton are grandparents.
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Kenward Kolar
Moulton
Cuero Hospital
Mondya
Kenward Jr
Ed. E. Kolar
Women Missionary Federation Convenes in Austin
The Tenth Biennial Convention of the Women's Missionary Federation of the Texas District met in Austin at St. Martin's Church on June 27 and 28. Of 145 Texas District societies, 90 answered roll call. speakers included Dorothy Haas of Columbus Beatio as National President. Moulton attendees listed as visitors and delegates among several named families.
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Women’s Missionary Federation of the Texas District
Austin
St. Martin’s Evangelical Lutheran Church
Texas
Dorothy Haas
Columbus
Beatio
National President Women’s Missionary
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American Legion
Clarence Manion
College of Law
Notre Dame University
America
Eagle
Moulton Man
VFW Auxiliary
Miss Schaefer
Lavack
Moulton Kcs
Spank Shiner
Boy Scouts
Cotton Maids
Warm Springs
Ately
Corpus Christi
Seaman Maresh
Kolars
K. Windecker
Hugo Albrecht
Tom Beale
Marvin Haase
Henry Helweg
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