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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1951
Page
1
Geier Merrem Post No. 392 American Legion of Mouion elected its officers for the coming year. Named were Commander William Miculka and a slate of vice commanders, adjutant, service officer, chaplain, and color and banner bearers, reflecting ongoing post leadership updates.
The Moulton Independent School District board orders a Tax Equalization and Bond Assumption election for August 7 at the City Office due to annexations from Boursville and Evergreen districts. The $1.00 rate on the 1951 tax base will be redistributed to include the new territory's 50 cent rate, and voters will decide on assuming their share of outstanding bonds. Eligible voters are those taxed in 1951 and holding county poll tax.
Relatives and friends gathered at Sulphur Park to celebrate Elizabeth Roznovsky of Houston. The evening featured dancing and swimming followed by a lunch of hot dogs pickles potato chips cakes cookies and drinks. All present enjoyed the event.
Representatives from the Houston district office of Price Stabilization will hold a price clinic at Hallettsville City Hall Tuesday July 24 from 2 00 PM to 5 00 PM and at Yo kum High School Wednesday July 25 from 9 00 AM to noon the second in a July series.
The Zion Lutheran Ladies Aid Society opened July with 22 members and 2 visitors plus the Pastor. Rev Windecker spoke on What Makes America Beautiful citing nature heritage and divine Spirit. Visitors became members. plans include redecorating the Pastor’s Study and a July 25 lawn social. A memorial wreath honored Mrs E Hannemann. Convalescent cards went to Mrs Leo Jaroszewski and Mrs C Orts. Lunch by Mrs Ed Arndt and Mrs Ernest Zimmermann.
President Truman proclaims National Farm Safety Week starting July 22 1951 urging farm families to adopt safe practices and drive safely The proclamation calls on organizations and individuals involved in farm life to promote a safe farming culture and acknowledges the 175th anniversary of the United States independence with the seal of the Republic attached.
The Moulton Eaglettes went five wins and three losses in eight league games, beating the Shiner CYC Girls 7 to 4 with Betty Meyer leading the hits. In Goliad, the Moulton Haglettes defeated Beeville 7 to 5 and advanced to a semi final with Goliad Tigerettes before Goliad beat Hallettsville 7 to 2 to claim the tournament title. Joyce Michalec won the best all around sportsmanship trophy for Hallettsville Cottonmaids.
The Texas Highway Department let the contract Tuesday for 4.4 miles of Farm-to-Market road from the Gonzales County line to Moulton. Low bidders were M. E. Ruby of San Marcos and Norman L. Larson of Austin at $53,945.
Cotton growers in the Moulton trade territory are notified that the Moulton Chamber of Commerce will pay a cash premium of 25 dollars to the grower marketing the first new bale of cotton.
Mr and Mrs Alfonse Bartek of Flatonia announce the arrival of a son born at the Shin er Hospital on Wednesday July 11. He weighed seven pounds ten ounces and will be named Duane Alfonse. The Barteks now have three boys and one girl.
Mrs. Oscar Raab is visiting relatives in Wausau Wisconsin.
Seventy five Moulton voters participated in the ad valorem tax proposal election on Saturday. Sixty five favored and ten opposed. County totals show 658 for and 132 against, with about 795 votes polled countywide. The tax revenues, roughly thirty thousand dollars, will fund sod and bridge work and flood control via the commissioners court. The proposal replaces the state’s longtime ad valorem levy, and each commissioner’s share will depend on local assessed valuations.
Edgar Freytag, PMA Committee chairman, says soil and water conservation under the ACP has kept Lavaca County acres productive. Terraces reduce erosion, lime and phosphate boost gras s and legumes, and sod crops and trees protect land and provide materials both for farms and national defense.
The census bureau announced the total population of the United States including troops abroad passed 154,000,000 this month and may reach 155,000,000 by year end. The population increased about 200,000 per month over the past year, with a prior estimate of 153,000,000 as of May 1 and 151,132,000 on April 1, 1950.
State Senator Gus Strauss announces the opening of a general practice law office at 205 North Texana Street Hallettsville Texas. The move marks the launch of his new legal services in the community.
The Ninth Helweg family reunion was held at Legion Park in Shiner Texas on Sunday July 15. Ninety seven members registered for fellowship and a barbecue dinner followed by a business meeting with Hugo R Albrecht presiding. Officers were re elected for the next year and Shiner was chosen as the site again for 195? with Mrs Louise Helweg and Mr and Mrs Henry Helweg among attendees.
Victoria County welcomed its first bale on Saturday weighing 520 pounds sold for 80 cents a pound. Albert York of the York Oil Company purchased the bale marking his twelfth consecutive year buying Victoria County’s first bale.
Lavaca County American Red Cross members are urged to attend a 8:00 PM meeting in the District Court Room Hallettsville on Monday July 23 for reorganization and officer elections. Any donor of one dollar in 1951 is a member. E S Kelly chairman invites all members.
Parents who have not yet transferred their children to Moulton Public School may apply with Principal Malvin K. Mererem. The deadline is Tuesday July 31 and transfers are required for those living in other districts who will attend Moulton Public School next scholastic year.
The Jourdanton baseball team defeated Moulton KC 15 to 4 on the VFW diamond Sunday afternoon. The offense surged as Jourdanton cruised to the win behind strong hitting and solid pitching.
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