First Atomic Pile Generates Power in Upstate New York
Article notes the world’s first atomic reactor produced steam to drive a generator capable of over 12 000 kW and to be used in a second atomic submarine. Dr Elgin Williams emphasizes science and tech resources over natural riches and warns about underdeveloped resources limiting nations. The piece discusses land value, cotton acreage, and farmer frustrations with strict cultivation quotas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theorld
New York
Elgin Williams
The
Southwest Research Institute
Gonzales County Reports Uranium Ore Near Moulton
Core drilling crews work about 2 miles west of Moulton in Gonzales County with reports stating uranium deposits exist in South and rural Texas. It is unclear if drilling targets uranium samples as per AEC information.
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Washington
Gonzales
Texas
AEC
Moulton
Segregated Schools Continue As District Plans Study
Superintendent A O Bird says Gonzales Independent School District will keep its segregated system through the coming fall while a committee is appointed to study the problem. Bird says they recognize the Supreme Court decision and plan to report back later.
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Egated
Gonzales
Wees
Board
Joe Schauer
Amittee
A. O. Bird
District VFW Auxilia Officers Named
From left to right 24th Dist officers fre cal auxiliary Trustee Petrek Conductress Tousignant Chaplain Boehm and Jr V-Pres Georgia Meyer photographed in uniform during the district meeting indicating leadership roles.
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24Th Dist
Frecal Auxiliary
Petrek
Tousignant
Boehm
V-Pres
Georgia Meyer
Plane crash injures former Moulton youth and others
Daniel Haas 22 of Illinois survived after a Braniff flight from Wichita to Kansas City that experienced an engine fire moments after takeoff. The crash killed 22 people and caused injuries among passengers while rain fell lightly in Moulton and surrounding areas.
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Moulton
Haas
Chicago
Daniel
Braniff
Wicka
Kan
Daniel Haas
Illinois
Wichita
Kansas City
Prize awaits first bale as county cotton curve rises
The Moulton Chamber of Commerce offers a $25 cash prize for the first 500 pound bale ginned near Lavaca county area. A Chamber meeting with a successful dance was led by President Novosad as members discuss a new detour on the local road. W. C. Wedemeyer, farm bureau field representative, heads the July 28 meeting to explain cotton allotments with charts and aids.
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Coun
Lavaca
Moulton Chamber
Ber of Commerce
Chamber
Novosad
Peorea
W. C. Wedemeyer
Farm Bureau District
Houston
Moulton Farm Bureau
Wedemeyer
Sgt Novak Is Airman of the Month in 316th Defense Division
A letter from the 316th Air Division informs Agnes Novak that her son SSgt Edwin E. Novak of the 736th Aircraft Control and Warning Squadron has been named Airman of the Month. The commander’s note expresses pleasure and announces the selection.
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Sgt. Novak
316Th Air Division
U. S. Air Force
Agnes Novak
Ssgt
Edwin E. Novak
736Th Aircraft Control & Warning Squadron
Airmar
Oan
Edwins Service Commendation Note from USAF Commander
A letter from Colonel Wallace S. Ford of the USAF praises Edwin for diligent task completion and outstanding cooperation. It notes his trustworthiness as affirmed by his Squadron Commander and highlights his instrumental role in assisting the 316th Air Division in maintaining high efficiency. The tone expresses pride and high regard for his calibre as an airman.
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Edwin
316Th Air Division
Defense
Wallace S. Ford
USAF
Postmasters Meeting Attended by Mr and Mrs Meiners
Postmaster and Mrs John Meiners attended the Postmasters meeting held in Plum Texas Sunday.
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John Meiners
Plum, Tex
Hallettsville Edges Moulton 1-0 In Tight Little League Game
Hallettsville edged Moulton 1-0 as a four base hit produced the game's lone run in the fourth inning. Dietschke allowed two hits for Moulton while Ren ger held Hallettsville to two safeties. Yoakum forfeited a prior Lil League game after an umpire dispute.
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Moulton
Hallettsville
Yoakum Original
Our Boys
Yoakum
Cemetery letters correct Menefee lineage in Texas history
Reader from Beaumont clarifies May 13 piece on Ose Ard Hatonia Cemetery and Flatonia notes. He states Judge William Menefee is buried in Austin with proper marker and perpetual care. He notes Penns and Menefees interred nearby and recalls Col. T. S. Menefee as a Civil War veteran and Texas pioneer. The message also mentions upcoming Lavaca County Farm Bureau Queen contest events at Wittling Park July 23–30.
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Ose and
Flatonia City Cemetery
Eagle
H. E. Menefee
Beaumont
William Menefee
Texas
Willian Menefee
Penns
Flatonia City
Menefees
Francis Penn Scott
Anna Penn Latimore
Col
Thomas S. Menefee
T. S. Menefee
Dillon
TULA Suits Paid For and Local Fund Drive
A Pony League fund reports 15 suits purchased for players this season with 6 already donated by individuals, clubs or organizations. Contributions welcome via Luksovsky. details show community support and a postcard of local efforts at fundraising and aid.
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Sses
Cuteaguers
Parles Luksovsky
Lavaca County Farm Bureau Fashion Show July 30
An All Cotton wardrobe from national designers will be shown at Lavaca County Farm Bureau's fashion show called Four-Season Cottons. The event, loaned by the National Cotton Council of America, occurs July 30 at 8:00 p.m. in Shiner Texas. Garments include day and evening wear, sports ensembles, coats, dresses, sleepwear modeled by Lavaca County young ladies.
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Lavty Farm Bureau
Witting Park
Walter Schoenvogel
Denison
t*Bure
America
Lavaca County Farm Bureau
Shiner
Texas
Theational Cotton Council of America
Lavaca County
Eagles Rally Past Flatonia 6 5 to Take Sabbath Game
The Eagles comeback wins 6 to 5 over Flatonia Sunday afternoon in a well played game. They trailed 5 3 entering the ninth before Mikes was hit by a pitch and Kubicek and Roznovsky delivered key hits to load the bases and push across three runs. Next Sunday they host Plum at 3:00 p m in Moulton for the last SCTL game.
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Eagles
Flatonia
J. Kubicek
Mikes
F. Kubicek
Prompty
Kolar
A . 2 FC
Moulton
Altar Society Plans Ice Cream Social
The Altar Society held its regular meeting on July 12 with Rev. John Matocha opening in prayer. They announced an ice cream social and games night set for Wednesday July 27 at St. Joseph's Gym starting at 8:00 p.m.
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Altar Society
John Matocha
St. Joseph’s Gym
Installation of officers at St Joseph’s Gym
The St Joseph's Gym hosted a regular monthly meeting on Wednesday July 13 with District Deputy G K Dr F M Wagner installing officers. Assisted by Grand Knight A J Boehm and Financial Secretary Aug H Maneth, all from Shiner, new officers included Grand Knight Edwin Darilek Deputy G K William Novosad Chancellor Alfons Vana Recorder John Janacek Treasurer Willie Simper Jr Advocate Herman Kurtz Warden E J Hans Guards Raymond Fishbeck Rudy Simper Trustee E A Oehl and Financial Secretary Edward Darilek.
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Ans
Rerchtnies
St. Joseph’s Gymnasium
G. K
F. M. Wagner
A. J. Boehm
Financial Secy
H. Maneth
Shiner
Edwin Darilek
G. K. Wm. Novosad
Alfons Vana
Cuero Operators to Handle Moulton Long Distance Calls
E D Peschel manager for Southwestern Bell announces Cuero operators will answer long distance information and assistance calls for Moulton starting July 24 at 1 01 am replacing Flatonia operators. Flatonia dial service ends August 7 and Cuero will handle business office calls via operator Oliline Mica at Flatonia.
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CUERO
Moulton
E. D. Peschel
Southwestern Bell Telephone Company
Peschel
Flatonia
Olline Mica
Four Moulton All-Stars Named In Little League
Four Moulton players Johnnie Dietschke Frankie Kloesel Ben Darilek and Charles Luksovsky were named all stars with alternates Leon Vasek and Dennis Simper. Other teams listed Hallettsville Flatonia Shiner Yoakum each with multiple selections. Edna Tournament opens Wednesday July 27 at 7 30 pm with finals possible July 28 or 29.
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Moulton Little League
Moulton
Johnnie Dietschke
Frankie Kloesel
Ben Darilek
Charles Luksovsky
Leon Vasek
Dennis Simper
Hallettsville
Flatonia
Shiner
Yoakum
Edna
All Stars
Fish Killed in Stock Pond Mystery Deepens
Sheriff Theo Long of Hallettsville and Game Warden Waltersdorff investigated a so called dirty deal affecting Louis Spaniel who found his pond filled with dead fish and other animals after a day of normal stocking. The tank contained trout channel cats white perch and bream as investigators pursued leads.
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Theo Long
Hallettsville
Waltersdorff
Louis Spaniel
Mr. Spaniel
Nis
Farm to Market Road bids awarded in La Vac a County
A contract for grading base and surfacing on Farm to Market Roads 1891 and 532 in La Vac a County was awarded in Austin. Cage Brothers submitted the low bid of 258617.38 dollars for the project from FM 532 east to U S 77 and FM 1891 west to Highway 95. Resident Engineer H P Krause of Yoakum will oversee the work, estimated to take 120 days.
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Lavaca
Austin
M. G. Cornelius
Dist
Yoakum
Cage Brothers
U. S. 77
H. P. Krause
Highway Dept
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