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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1947
Page
1
The article reports efforts to save a passenger train through Moulton. It notes the death of Congressman J. J. Mansfield on July 12 and records tomato shipments from Hallettsville totaling 218 cars valued over 300000 dollars.
In 1947 forty-one states conduct American Legion Boys State assemblies, five more than the 1946 youth government sessions. Texas conducted its assembly in June.
Moulton's lighted field gains praise as night turns day under powerful electric lights atop tall poles. Locals claim Moulton has the west’s brightest field in the region and invite pleasure seekers to visit.
Our young friend Lee Seddlemeyer, publisher of the Shiner Gazette, has been named chairman of the Shiner Chamber of Commerce. He is described as capable, energetic and public spirited, and the note expresses confidence in the city’s choice.
The Texas United States Senate race opens with Senator W Lee O Daniel seeking another term after multiple wins. Leading rivals eyeing the seat include Governor Beauford Jester former Governor Coke Stevenson former Governor James V Allred and Congressman Lyndon Johnson.
The piece argues that while scrap iron was shipped to Japan, now oil is sent to Russia in American ships. It warns American consumers to conserve oil by keeping room temperatures low and questions the logic of such policies.
Congressman J J Mansfield of the Ninth Texas District died Saturday at Bethesda Naval Hospital Maryland after treatment in early April. He was 86. Funeral services were held in Columbus with state officials and Masonic rites. burial followed at Eagle Lake cemetery. Mansfield served as chair of the Rivers and Harbors Committee from 1931 to 1947 and is survived by a son and two daughters.
About 550 people died in U S holiday accidents over the three day Fourth of July weekend with traffic crashes leading and drowning second.
Anton Kalisek of Witting died at home Friday July 11 at 12 05 PM. Funeral Sunday at the family residence and Witting Catholic Church with Rev Henry Psencik officiating. Interment in Moulton Catholic Cemetery. Pallbearers listed. Born near Moulton January 15 1891 he was 56 years 5 months and 26 days old. He married Filmena Prasek November 23 1914. Survived by wife two daughters Julius Kalisek son four brothers three sisters and two grandchildren.
The South Texas Club of the University of Texas invites all local university students to a picnic and swimming party at Sulphur Park on Sunday afternoon July 20 starting at two o'clock. Bring your best girl, wife, or buddy and your swimsuit.
The St. Joseph Scout Troop No. 235 led by Rev. John Matoc ha returned from Camp Tom D. Wooten near Austin with scouts Alexander Kotze-Sue Carol Lockstedt Melvin Pilsner and Billy Meyer. They enjoyed the trip and plan to return next year.
Mr. Afons Pavlicek and Mrs. Afons Pavlicek and Mrs. Johnnie Tupa were in San Antonio Tuesday on business. Mr. John Rex Wier of Karnes City spent the weekend with Mrs. Sam Jaeggli. Mr. Wier is a senior at the University of Texas.
The Master Mason's Degrees were conferred on Dr. Willis James Gray of Beaumont and Fred F. Fehrenkamp of Houston by Moulton Lodge No. 298 A F A M. Lodges from nearby towns were represented. Refreshments followed for the two candidates visiting brothers and local members.
Last week's results show the Cattlemen defeating the Lions Club 9 to 3 on Thursday. Tuesday games saw Kamensky beat the PTA 8 to 1 while the V F W edged Evergreen 7 to 6 in a close contest.
In the second game Komensky edged Flatonia 4 to 3. The Moulton All Stars topped Cistern 13 to 8 on Wednesday night as Tat week continued.
Mr and Mrs Freddie Dorbritz of Amarillo and Mrs Ella Dorbritz of Waco visited in the home of Mr and Mrs John C Mueller one day last week.
Mrs Colleen Jarach and daughter Annie Mae Mrs Willie Jaluska and Carne Mae Loke of Westhoff and Henry Jarach of Legion Hospital visited Mrs R Valenta Saturday.
Miss Iva Sue Jaeggli daughter of Mrs Sam Jaeggli returned Friday after a seventeen day trip to Banff Canada She attended Alpha Gamma Delta sorority International Convention with Mrs Roger Busfield of Austin and Miss Lillian Seale of Port Lavaca They traveled to Texas via Vancouver Seattle San Francisco and Los Angeles.
Frank Stasny longtime Oak Grove resident died at his home Monday July 14 at 2 00 AM He was 77 years 11 months 9 days Born in Columbus Texas he moved to Oak Grove fifty years ago Survived by a daughter Mrs Alfred Kubicek Oak Grove three grandchildren one great grandchild two brothers Joe Stasny Flatonia John Stasny Sweet Home two sisters Mrs Annie Polasek Orange Grove and Mrs Mary Wilson San Antonio Funeral services were at St Josephs Church Moulton with Rev John Matocha officiating Interment in Catholic Cemetery.
John Beck was re-elected principal of the Baursville School at a recent board meeting. It will be his fifth term. Alfred Boe thel chairs the board, with Alfred Gassman and Tee Berkenhoff as members.
Hallettsville July 12 Mass cathedral chimes are being installed in the bell tower of St. Peter's Lutheran Church. Pastor Rev A D Klages says the bell will produce carillon music for inside and outside the church.
The Eagle thanks Dallas Morning News for a complimentary copy of the 608 page Texas Almanac. The book is described as containing more useful information than any other in its size and deserving a place in every home and office in the state.
The Etlinger family held a reunion at Herman Park in Moulton with many members attending. A barbecue dinner was served and games were played as attendees enjoyed a day together.
The USDA notes a surge in synthetic fibers over natural cotton. Rayon, made from cellulose, dominates after 1911 and remains second to cotton in 1946. Other growing fibers include glass, Vinyon, nylon, aralae, Sosein, and a soybean-based fiber.
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