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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1955
Page
1
The piece debates rising steel prices driven by unions and warns perpetual inflation. It questions government action on debt and public spending while noting labor political influence and looming economic pressures. It closes with unrelated chatter about Jones’s return from a sister’s home.
U S Department of Agriculture reports 87 percent of Texas cotton acreage planted. Seven million acres planned by July 1 with a forecast for 1959 around 40.25 million bales at 500 pounds each. Gonzales County agent Frank Stockton notes local plantings from 80 to 82 percent of allotment. full credit requires 90 percent planting.
The street paving program completed last weekend covers streets linking Front Street and Moore Ave with asphalt top from Dean Paving Co. of Yoakum. Private financing funded driveways and parking areas including Raab Studio and A J Breitschopf property, completing a link to North Street. Residents expect dust reduction and easier housekeeping as the program continues in future years.
National Guardsmen from Mississippi Louisiana Oklahoma and Texas train at Camp Chaffee Arkansas over the weekend. Private Vestine Muehlstein of Moulton Texas and Private Elias Gonzalez of Mercedes Texas are pictured.
Commander Gene Iirnci was installed as the 24th District Commander of the Texas Veterans of Foreign Wars in Corpus Christi ceremonies on June 26. He previously served as Past Commander of Moulton VFW Post No. 6971.
Moulton's Pony Leaguers dropped 4 to 1 at Yoakum and 12 to 3 to Hallettsville on the road. They are set to play Shifter away on Thursday and Yoakum at home on Monday July 18.
R J Osborn 65 long served Yoakum's fire chief died at Shiner on July 6. Mass at Buffington Chapel at 9:30 a m and 10 a m service at Shiner Catholic Church, interment in Shiner Catholic Cemetery. Survived by widow Louise Boedeker Osborn two sons Roland and R H Osborn of San Antonio two daughters Mrs Callie Ingram of San Antonio and Mrs Lorene Galovic of Shiner three brothers and a sister. He belonged to Shiner Knights of Columbus.
Members of the American Legion with 4048 voting strength from Texas posts will meet in San Antonio for the 37th annual convention July 21 through 24. State Commander E L Stonewall Jackson and speakers including National Adjutant Henry Dudley and retiree General Grames B Erskine will address the gathering, with Auxiliary leaders and parade events planned.
Texas farm and ranch land sold in 1954 averaged 70.20 dollars per acre, two percent higher than 1953. The number of sales plunged to the lowest since 1940 and total acreage moved set a historic low as continued drought and agricultural pressures damped market activity, economist William Adkins of Texas A&M noted.
Data show unit expansions and irrigation acreage lifting land values while owner operators led 1954 farm sizes. Tenants make up about 10 percent of purchases with family-type farms in strong demand and premium prices. Growth favored Panhandle wheat High Plains cotton and Lower Rio Grande Valley areas, with declines in Upper Rio Grande Valley irrigated zones Post-Oak County and Rolling Plains.
The proposal outlines a 12 year highway program with 47 million dollars in federal spending. It includes a gas tax rise from 2c to 3c per gallon, a diesel tax jump, a 20c per pound tire tax, and limits on state truck weights tied to January 1 1956 levels or AASHO recommendations.
State Deputy nominees and Knights of Columbus members gathered last week in Schulenburg with E. J. Seifert directing introductions. Retiring State Deputy Reynaldo Garza gave the main address as a broad Texas turnout from many towns urged Congress to back non highway gasoline refund measures and oppose increases.
Farmers and Merchants State Bank reports the second quarter deposits show variation with the season. Figures indicate totals near the high two million range, reflecting April’s level and shifting through the year. Also noted are highway project updates and agricultural quotas penalties under the farm program.
A new three classroom school building is nearing completion at Komensky, replacing the old structure torn down recently. Carpenters from Hallettsville work with local citizens, and a social is planned after the project finishes.
Local photographer Oscar Raab ascended to about 2500 feet in a helicopter to photograph Moulton from the northwest. The image highlights Front Street businesses, the cotton platform, and Suther’s Church with a view of adjoining residential blocks. Raab Studio offers prints and other angles.
The American Legion Auxiliary held its July 6 meeting naming officers for the year. Elected were President Mrs. Willim Miculka, 1st VP Mrs. Rudie Braeuer, 2nd VP Mrs. Bill Reeves, Secretary Mrs. John E. Janacek, Treasurer Mrs. Lee Tousignant, Chaplain Mrs. Louis Fishbeck, and Sgt at arms Mrs. Julius. Delegates to the San Antonio convention July 22 24 include Tousignant Fishbeck Braeuer and Richter with alternates Miculka Johnson Meyer and Johnson. Guests Miss Anita Richter and Mrs. York attended and Miss Richter spoke on her travels through Eastern States and Canada.
Emil J. Polasek announces the office will close July 18 to 30 1955 and will not make regular trips during that period. The office will reopen and trips resume on July 31 1955. Sincerely, Emil J Polasek.
Local rainfall records kept by Ww H Chodde in town indicate the first six months of 1955 surpassed the full year 1954 total by more than six inches. For 1955 the January through June totals include a rain amount of 23.90 inches exceeding last year’s 17.00 inches by over six inches.
Commander William Miculka was re elected to lead Moulton Lions for the sixth year. The roster includes Frank Meyer as 1st Vice Commander Charles Luksovsky Julius Gertner James Koncaba Emil Jaluska Zat Johnson John Janacek Fr. Wagner Sr A Warlick and Frank Luksovsky as Sgt at arms. The group plans its annual Legion Picnic set for the second Sunday in October.
Moulton's Little Leaguers defeated Shiner 3 to 2 in a hard played game. Simper scored in the first inning, Vasek and Stalla delivered the go ahead play in the sixth. Shiner had two runs in the third as Klo esel allowed three hits for Moulton. Dietschke tossed a two hitter in a prior win over Yoakum.
Steel magazine predicted a new round of price hikes as steel and auto industry pay raises roll through the economy. It cited U S Steel estimates showing higher costs for cars refrigerators and housing. The piece notes industry wages rising about 7.5 percent and steel prices up 5.8 percent, with widespread pass through to products and services.
W Miculka again heads the Legion at the Moulton Lions Club after officers were installed Thursday night at Pundt's Cafe. Malvin K Merrem of Weimar acted as installing officer. New officers include President Henry Kocian and several vice presidents, secretary Roy Kotzebue, treasurer E A Oehl, and directors J L Meyer and Willie Pilat. Several were installed by proxy due to duties. The next meeting is set for July 21 at 7:30 p m.
The Eagles fell to Shiner 6 to 1 as Kozelsky pitched for Moulton with 3 hits and 14 strikeouts while Shiner’s pitcher fanned 10. Three double plays swung the early lead for Shiner. Sunday Wagles host Flatonia at home amid player availability problems.
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