News Around Old Moulton
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Previe and children of College Station visited the Shulaks and Virgie. Walter Hall hosted guests including Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Karl and Dub. Other visitors were Charlotte, Linda, Kathy, Alvin Jr., and Marilyn from Seguin, along with Mr. and Mrs. Alton Cook. Ronald Johnson of San Antonio visited relatives over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Previe
College Station
Oscar Shulak
Virgie
Walter Hall
W. E. Karl
Dub
Charlotte
Linda
Fairy Wells
Kathy
Alvin Jr
Kenedy
Alton Cook
Marilyn
Seguin
John Thompson
Thomas
W. J. Johnson
Ronald
San Antonio
Payments By REA Borrowers Exceed One Billion Dollars
The REA reports total repayments to the U S Department of Agriculture reached 1002267186 on June 1 The figure includes 545694222 repaid on loan principal 329493597 paid as interest and 127079367 paid in advance The record principal repayments 6728 million plus ahead of schedule exceed the total loans advanced in the first 11 years of the program This 1 billion repayment represents 29 percent of the 34 billion advanced to borrowers over the life of the programs
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rural Electrification Administration
U. S. Department of Agriculture
REA
Funeral services held for John Zidek in San Antonio
Attendees including Mr and Mrs Jerome Vasek Leonita Leon and Mr Roman Victor Zidek attended the funeral for John Zidek aged 48 in San Antonio. Mass was at St Paul Catholic Church with interment in St Fernando cemetery. Survived by wife a son J L a daughter Emily Kay and two sisters. Son of the late John Zidek formerly of Moulton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerome Vasek
Leonita
Leon
Roman
Victor Zidek
San Antonio
John Zidek
St. Paul Catholic Church
St. Fernando
J. L
Emily Kay
Moulton
Baby Sharon Ann Berckenhoff born in Schulenburg
Mr and Mrs William Berckenhoff of Schulenburg welcome a baby girl named Sharon Ann born July 9 at Shiner Hospital weighing 8 pounds 6 ounces. She is joined by brother William Jr. Grandparents are Fritz Albrecht of Moulton and R W Berckenhoff of Muldoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Berckenhoff
Schulenburg
Shiner Hospital
Sharon Ann
William Jr
Fritz Albrecht
Moulton
R. W. Berckenhoff
Muldoon
Hard Struggle as Vital Incentive in Society and Farming
A column argues against appeasement of the Reds and endorses a two‑choice cotton plan favoring market prices. It defends small farms, warns of subsidies, cites union power, and recalls immigrant hardships and Joseph Pulitzer to illustrate that hard struggle can drive progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
National Cotton Council
Farm Bureau
Joseph Pulitzer
Hungary
Local couple welcomes 714 pound baby boy James Carl Jr
Roy A-30 and Mrs James C Orts of Cheyenne Wyoming announce the birth of a 714 pound son on July 10 named James Carl Jr The mother Patricia Ann Kindler formerly is Mrs C C Orts This is the Orts couple s fourth grandson and the Kindler family s eighth grandchild from Patchogue Long Island New York
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James C. Orts
Cheyenne
Wyoming
James Carl Jr
Patricia Ann Kindler
C. C. Orts
Robert Kindler
Patchogue
Long Island
New York
Mrs Edna Miller and Ronnie Visit Relatives Here
Mrs Edna Miller and Ronnie of Aransas Pass visited last week in the home of her mother Mrs Emma Kaiser and other relatives, sharing time with family in this area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Miller
Ronnie
Aransas Pass
Emma Kaiser
Farm Safety Week Promotes Hazard Awareness July Observance
An article urging Farm Safety Week July 20 to 26 emphasizes common farm dangers including tractors and night driving on public roads. It notes that while new safety devices and instructions help, careless operation by youngsters and improvised machine modifications create risks. Authorities will highlight hazard elimination opportunities nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agricultural
America
Ad in the Paper Boosts Local Prosperity and Sales
Editorial encouragement to buy local drives consumer spending and strengthens hometown commerce. Newspaper advertising by local merchants is cited as key to sustaining national prosperity through vibrant communities.
Scotts Home Demonstration Club Meeting Recap
The Scotts Home Demonstration Club met at the Ellis home with hostess Mrs. A L Ellis and co host Mrs Harry Maeker. July 11 reports covered committees bake sale exhibit July 26 in Flatonia and August 17 picnic at Independence Park Gonzales with 5 30 supper. Officers for 1959 elected Beale president Maeker vice president Ellis secretary treasurer Meyer council delegate Green alternate delegate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scotts Home
A. L. Ellis
Harry Maeker
Ellis Home
Beale
Flatonia
Independence Park
Gonzales
Louis Boehm
Gloria
Kathy Haas
Rudy Wiedemann
Fred Wiedemann
Harry Maek
Paul Green
Charlie Wehmeyer
Leslie Haas
Sam Meyer
Tom Beale
Ellis
Linda
Lana Jaroszewski
Victoria
Sure-footed Man Serves Texas
The Dallas News praised Bill Blakley as a steady and principled figure from ranch life who served as U S Senator in 1957. Texans are urged to vote to return William A Blakley to the Senate on July 26, seen as reflecting Texas spirit and traditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Blakley
Blakley
U. S
The
Dallas News
William A. Blakley
Senate
Texas
Classified Advertisers urged to use the column for results
The notice promotes using the classified column for quick publicity and best results in advertising. It emphasizes concise placement, targeted reach, and cost efficiency for local merchants and individuals seeking visibility.
Miss Evelyn Hone Bride Elect Honored In Yoakum Shower
A July 10 miscellaneous shower in St. Joseph's Gym Yoakum honored Evelyn Hone bride elect of Larry Maresh. Pink and white theme with Esther Reeds flowers and a latticed heart cake featured. Guests included many local families and hostesses listed with Attendants and Rosenbloom style program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph’s
Yoakum
Evelyn Hone
Larry Maresh
Jerry Hone
Ed. Maresh
Leon Hone
Evelyn
Evelyn & Larry
Tony Stary
Marilyn Reinhard
Oscar Weber
Gene Rothbauer
Ellen Krejci
Kaylene Wachtendorf
Sugar Moon
Melva Don Manning
Mesdames
Joe Stary
Douglas Manning
Leland Tucker
Matt Stary Jr
C. W. West
Joe Knezek
L J. Pish
Joe Motal
James Chudej
T. J. Ward
Agnes Walicek
Joe Jakubik
Rudy Seitz
Anton Valigura
Joe Chlastak
C. W. Dearson
Ed Maresh
Johnnie Maresh
James Maresh
Rudie Maresh
E. E. Darilek
John Pavlas
Fr. C. Beran
Emil Beran
John L
Hermann Sons Lodge Meets Thursday in Moulton
The Moulton Hermann Sons Lodge No. 59 holds its regular monthly meeting at the VFW Hall Thursday night July 17 at 8 o'clock. All members are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton Hermann Sons Lodge
VFW Hall
Hanzel Couple Welcome Roy Emery Boy in San Antonio
Mr and Mrs Roy J Hanzel announce the birth of an eight pound one ounce baby boy named Roy Emery at Baptist Memorial Hospital on Saturday July 5 This is the couple s first child The mother Joyce I Ashbaugh Previous grandparents are Mr and Mrs Jim Hanzel of Moulton and Mr and Mrs John Ashbaugh of Pennsylvania
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy J. Hanzel
San Antonio
Baptist Memorial Hospital
Roy Emery
Joyce I. Ashbaugh
Jim Hanzel
Moulton
John, Ashbaugh
Pennsylvania
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Old Moulton
Malec Publis
Edwin Gallia, Jr
Lon
Sarah T. Hughes
Supreme Court
Lavaca County
Frances Polasek
Otto Lee Zappe
Henry Kocian
Justice of the Peace
A. A. Warlick
47Th Dist
Stanley Boysen
Roger Dreyer
Clark W. Thompson
Near East
Hitler
Czechoslovakia
Poland
Moscow Reds
Iraq
East Germany
John L. Lewis
Petrillo
Moulton - Flatonia
Jennings B. Cook
B. A. Kocurek
Kolar Bldg
Moulton Mtr
Scotts Home Demonstration Club
Muska’s
N. Main St
Hallettsville
Vv. Fai
Sults
Mary Rohan
Florine Hilscher
Hermann Sons
Thur
Chiropractic
4. N. Kinnamon
Grand Ava
Stanley
Lavaca - Gonzales Dis
Austin
Boysen
Pol. Adv
Chevrolet
Chevy
Joe’s
Moulton, Tex
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