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Moulton Eagle

Location

Moulton, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 21, 1950

Page

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Texas Draftees to Undergo 4 020 Physical Examinations

The statewide draft totals 4 020 men called for physical examinations from August 7 to 11 at six cities including San Antonio and Dallas. Gonzales and Lavaca counties’ Draftboard 51 quota is 24. Texas Lions Week and convention plans noted in Galveston and Chicago with key leaders mentioned.

Lions International Chicago Brackenridge High School San Antonio Michigan Avenue Alamo Texas Shreveport Amarillo Dallas el Paso Houston Gonzales Lavaca

Vacancies in U S Navy Open in Victoria Texas

U S Navy recruiting chief Roman E. Hanak in Victoria announces vacancies for men aged 17 to 31 who meet mental and physical standards. Pre induction draft notices cannot enlist. Information available at 22 Post Office Building Victoria Texas.

Roman E. Hanak U. S. Navy Victoria Texas Hanak U.S. Navy

Arrival of Ronald Robert Lockstedt

Mr and Mrs Carl Lockstedt announce the birth of a son at Strieder Hospital on Thursday July 13 at 1 50 PM. The 8 pound 612 ounce boy is named Ronald Robert.

Carl Lockstedt Strieder Hospital Ronald Robert

Moulton Girls Fall to Yoakum in Softball Clash

The Moulton girls softball team lost 11 to 3 at Yoakum Friday night. Yoakum pitchers Mathew and Pruetz led the win while Moulton’s Brom and Darilek took the loss.

Moulton Yoakum Mathew Pruetz Moulton, Brom and Darilek

Paul Simicek Burial Service Held in Moulton

Funeral services for Paul Simicek aged 87 years 3 months and 5 days were held at St. Josephs Church in Moulton with interment in Moulton Catholic Cemetery.

Paul Simicek St. Joseph’s Church Moulton Moulton Catholic

Trine Boswell Nuptials Reported in San Antonio

Dorothy Marie Trine married Adrien D. Boswell in San Antonio on Thursday June 20 at 9 30 P M. The bride, formerly Dorothy Bratrich, is daughter of Mrs Anna Bratrich of Moulton. The groom is son of Mr and Mrs R V Boswell of San Antonio. They will reside at 215 West Magnolia Street after a Colorado Springs honeymoon.

Dorothy Marie Trine Adrien D. Boswell San Antonio Boswell Dorothy Bratrich Anna Bratrich Moulton R. V. Boswell Colorado Springs Colorado West Magnolia Street

Thompson Visits Moulton In Support Of Re election

Congressman Clark W. Thompson of Galveston and businessman Jack Lentz from Victoria visited Moulton on a Wednesday afternoon to promote Thompson s bid for a fourth term representing the Ninth District. The duo spoke briefly at The Eagle sanctum and planned more constituent greetings before a possible Washington call.

Clark W. Thompson Galveston Jack Lentz Victoria Moulton Thompson Congress United States Mr. Lentz Eagle Sanctum Washington

Miss Richter Heads to Ames for Summer Home Economics Course

Attends college Miss Anita Richter of Moulton and Lutheran College faculty at Seguin leaves Saturday for Ames Iowa to study a summer course in home economics. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs W K Richter.

Anita Richter Moulton Lutheran College Seguin Aimes Iowa Miss Richter W. K. Richter

Local Couple Welcome Son Larry Louis

Mr and Mrs Louis Knesek of Corpus Christi welcome the arrival of a son born Saturday June 24 weighing seven pounds The family now has three children Larry Louis is the newborn's name

Louis Knesek Corpus Christi Larry Louis Kneseks

Local Hog Breeder Adds Fine Duroc To Herd

Frank Wendel, hog breeder, added a fine Duroc boar to his herd last Friday. He purchased the male from G. A. Lange of McQueeney, Texas. The pig traces to a 3 A. P. sire. County agent J. W. Lindsey and Moulton teacher William Lee Young accompanied Wendel to McQueeney.

Frank Wendel G. A. Lange McQueeney Texas J. W. Lindsey William Lee Young Moulton Mr. Wendel

Texas Poetry Society Seeks Complete Texas Poet List

The Poetry Society of Texas seeks names of all Texas poets not yet listed for a bibliography. Send names and publication details to David R. Russell, 2945 Stanford, Dallas 5, Texas.

Texas Poetry Society Texas The Poetry Society of Texas David R. Russell Stanford Dallas

National League Takes All Star Game In 14 Inning Classic

The annual National League vs American League clash in Chicago stretched to 14 innings with the National Stars prevailing 4 to 3.

Chicago

Texas League All-Star Game Set for Fort Worth Friday

The Texas League All-Star game will be played in Fort Worth on Friday July 21.

Fort Worth

Primary Election Saturday in Texas 1950 Ballot List

The democratic primary election is set for Saturday July 22 1950 at Moulton City Hall with polling from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Erwin A Oehl presides. Ballot includes governor candidates Case March J M Wren Charles Hutchison Benita Marek Lawrence Gene Porter Wellington Abbey Jr Allan Shivers Roger Evans Ben Ramsey Peyton Womack W O Reed Pierce Brooks Cyclone Davis Jr Preston Arnold Kyle Vick G C Morris Fred Harris R B McAshan and more. Also candidates for Attorney General Price Daniel and various Supreme Court and local offices listed.

Texas Roger Q. Evans Grayson County Ben Ramsey San Augustine Peyton Elliot Womack Travis County W O. Reedof Pierce P. Brooks Dallas County Cyclone Davis Jr Preston Lubbock County E. Arnold Harris County Kyle Vick McLennan County G. C. Morris Hunt County Fred Red Harris R. B. McAshan Kerr County Price Daniel Liberty Coun

Garage Fire Destroys Martin Tousek Place Garage

Fire of undetermined origin destroyed the garage on the Martin Tousek place in the southwestern part of town Monday morning. Quick arrival of the fire department prevented spread to adjacent structures. A washing machine and hand tools were lost. the building was insured.

Martin Tousek

Moulton K C Knights Top Moulton High in Practice Baseball

The Knights of Columbus team beat Moulton High School 9 to 5 in a Sunday practice game at the VFW diamond. The KC offense rallied with a 71304013 inning sequence while the high school posted a 121000100 tally.

Knights of Columbus Moulton High School VFW Kcs High School

Transfer Pupils During July

Parents living in other districts must apply for transfers to Moulton Public School before July. Supt. J. W. Pyland will be available near the post office in Moulton on Saturday July 22 and Saturday July 29 from 9:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. to handle transfer arrangements.

Moulon J. W.pyland Moulton

Local Government Roster for Precincts and Officials

A historical list presents candidates and officials in the 9th District and county offices. Names include Walter E. Monteith. Clark W. Thompson. Dan M. Kimborough. Gus J. Strauss. Fred Niemann. Willis W. Ellison. Paul H. Fertsch. Paul C. Boethel. E. S. Kelly. Charles Strauss. Clyde Reaves. Theo C. Long. John L. Smolik. Julius J. Mikulenka. William A. Eilers. F. W. Hans. William W. Allen. Chas Kubenka. Henry Kocian. Albert Ermis. George Rektorik. Eddie Chudej. A. J. Darilek. Zat Johnson. Edwin Hoepfl.

Moulton Chamber Bets $25 Premium for First Cotton Bale

The Moulton Chamber of Commerce voted a $25 premium for the grower delivering the first bale of cotton this year in the local trade area. A trades day plan was discussed and a reporting committee named. Parking grounds will be reinforced with gravel shoulders, and a stew supper followed the meeting. Nine new members joined in the recent drive.

Chamber Chamber of Commerce Moulton Trade Joe Vanham la. Jarosék Mr. Jarosek Jim Kubicek August Kasper Eugene Kubicek

Moulton Knights Install Officers At Regular Meeting

At a 104-member Moulton Knights of Columbus Council No 3244 meeting officers were installed by District Deputy J Pechacek assisted by Paul Beale. New officers include Grand Knight Willie Novosad Deputy Grand Knight Emil Jaluska and others with Father Joseph Kopp delivering an inspiring talk. Visitors from Flatonia and Shiner attended and refreshments followed.

Moulton Knights of Columbus Council Willie Novosad Emil J. Jaluska E. A. Oehl Leonard Darilek Wm. J. Meyer Herman Hanslik Chas. Luksovsky Tom H. Tousek Jim Kubicek Adolph Haas Frank Meyer J. Pechacek Flatonia Paul Beale Joseph Kopp Pechacek Tom Beale Frank Novak E. J. Knesek August Manneth Shiner

Legion Post Holds Regular Meeting

The Post voted to hold its annual picnic on Sunday, Oct. 4. Franklin Barborak, who attended Boys' State, gave an engaging report. A picture titled The Men of Gloucester was shown. A resolution approving the actions of President Truman and the United Nations in the Korean War was adopted unanimously. The Post will enter colors and color guards in the V J Celebration Parade in Schulenburg on Sunday, August 13.

Franklin Barborak Boys’ State Gloucester Truman United Nations V. J Schulenburg

Farmers Apply for Cotton Classing and Market News Services

Most farmers groups have filed for cotton classing and market news services under the Smith Doxey Act. John W Doremus, head of the U S Department of Agriculture office, urges immediate completion of group applications to avoid missing program benefits. Deadline is August 1 1950 and filings go to P O Box 1140 Austin 62 Texas.

John W. Doremus U. S. Department of Agriculture Production and Marketing Administration P. O. Box Austin Texas

Larry Joe Dullye Qualifies as Swimmer in San Marcos

Larry Joe Dullye son of Mr and Mrs Victor Dullye of Oak Grove qualified as an intermediate swimmer of S W T T C San Marcos. He also took part in the Water Pageant held on July 6 and 7.

Larry Joe Dullye Victor Dullye Oak Grove S.W.T.T.C San Marcos

Five Scouts Return From Camp Tom Woovel

Troop 221’s five members finished six days at Camp Tom Woovel earning steps toward first class. Ed Maresh fetched the scouts. mothers visited Wednesday for an evening camp fire. several families joined for the closing program.

Tom Woovel Rugning Ed. Maresh Tom Wooten C. C. Orts Lad Hruska Vie Fisbeck Walter Haas

Livestock Shipments Rise in Texas in May 1950

Texas livestock shipments rose 7 percent in May compared with April, and were up 32 percent from May 1949, according to the University of Texas Bureau of Business Research.

Texas Austin University of Texas Bureau of Business Research

Lavaca County Bond Purchases Hit 38.7 Percent of Quota

Lavaca County's Series E Savings Bonds purchases through July 7 totaled 21 261 dollars, reaching 38 66 percent of the county quota. Local officials monitor progress toward the target as funds support national defense programs.

Lavaca County

Also Mentioned on This Page

American Legion of Texas George Craig Allan Shivers Thomas E. Dewey New York Dewey Xda Lions Club Lions, International Herb Petry Carrizo Springs International Organization Lions Clubs of Lions Clubs Texas Property Defense Association Durwood Mansford Smiley Carl Lockstedts Son Louis Simicek Rep Louis Kneseks Jr Moulton City Hall Erwin A. Oehl Supreme Court Walter L. Wray Will Wilson Fagan Dickson Bexar County Hicks Harvey Cass County Robert W. Calvert Hill County Alfred M. Scott Meade F F. Griffin Hale County Geo. W. Harwood Matt Davis Upsur County Robert B. Keenan Gregg County Court of Criminal Appeals Robert L. Bob Lattimore James Hill Letts Cecil Storey G. H. Herbert Nelson Joel W. Cook William E. Myres Tarrant County W. A. Morrison Milam County David Wuntch Smith County William J. Murray Jr Robert S. Calvert Clifford E. Butler General Land Office Bascom Giles James L. Allred Jesse James John C. White Wichita County Tom Fairey J. E. McDonald Charlie McLellan Colorado County Chief Justice Court of Civil Appeals Moulton K. C Walter E. Monteith State Board of Education Joe A. Wessendorff Galveston County Dan M. Kimbrough Brazoria County Gus J. Strauss Fred Niemann Willis W. Ellison Paul H. Fertsch Paul C. Boethel E. S. Kelly Alee Charles Strauss Clyde Reaves Theo C. Long John L. Smolik Julius J. Mikulenka William A. Eilers F. W. Hans William W. Allen Chas Kubenka Henry Kocian Albert Ermis Justice of the Peace George Rektorik Eddie Chudej A. J. Darilek Zat Johnson Edwin Hoepfl Moulton Chamber of Commerce VFW Hall W. L. Knape W. H. Pundt Roy Kotzebue Martin Wagner William J. Meyer August Etlinger Gus G. Fisbeck Bill Novosad Ad. A. Haas Moulton Kcs Legion. Post the Post Boy Scouts Avaca
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