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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1954
Page
1
The piece notes wildcat spudding southwest of town with hopes of a gas find. It reflects on past shallow gas and oil shows near Sulphur Park, farmer surplus, and policy worries. It laments pressure on small farmers to expand production despite high costs and urban growth drawing youth from farming.
The Geier Merrem Post American Legion will meet at the VFW Hall on Tuesday August 8 at 8 00 pm. The Moulton fireboys answered six grass fires since Monday July 19.
Mrs G W Hoefner of Flatonia died Saturday night in Cuero hospital after three months illness at age 92. She leaves four daughters Mrs G Fernau Mrs Fred Scherre Flatonia Mrs Jul Hartmann and Mrs Jim Dolessi Cuero. One daughter and one son preceded her in death. Burial was in Flatonia Monday at 10 30 AM attended by Mrs Leona Merrem Mrs Henry Wagner and Mrs Chas Lueke.
A mammoth skull and tusks were found near Bryan by James Heflin during Air Force base runway surveys. Experts estimate the skull age from 40,000 to 1,000,000 years, with bones buried about 32 feet deep near the Brazos river banks.
In Lavaca River near Moulton, Harley Johnson and John Hertzberg used an electronic detector to search for the buried Mexican cannon and relics. The effort, aided by Leo F. Wenske and son on a local farm, ended after the device failed during Saturday morning. Some locals recall divers and oxen teams attempting to raise the gun, though the cannon’s remains remain uncertain.
Senator Gus Strauss of Halletsville spoke on the November amendments. He outlined eleven proposed changes from longer county term lengths to social security for state employees, tax and revenue shifts, jury duty for women, and veteran voting rights. Ag official John C. White was asked to extend the county plowup date. Betty Jo Janak of Hallettsville spoke briefly and final plans were made for an August 7 barn dance at the VFW Hall.
The region endures relentless heat with drought and cloudless skies. Forecasters note a suspicious Gulf area below Louisiana offering slight hope, while temperatures reach up to 113 degrees in the shade. Wildlife, including lizards, moves slowly under the scorching conditions.
Mrs. Minnie A. Key 82 died July 12 after a long illness at her daughter’s home in Gonzales. Funeral at Stonewall Cemetery with Rev. M. J. Jenkins. eight grandchildren and four great grandchildren survive. four daughters listed. Pallbearers named from Gonzales and Seguin.
Victor Janca aged 25 was found dead near his Praha home around 3 a.m. by his father. Indications pointed to suicide with a 12 gauge shotgun, following prior mention of such intentions. Funeral services were held at Praha Catholic Church with burial in Praha Cemetery. he is survived by his parents and several siblings.
John Charbula aged 84 years and 3 months died early Wednesday at 2 40 am at Theo Joost Rest Home where he had resided for three and a half years. The body was taken to Wei mar for funeral arrangements pending.
Texas reports 26.1 million acres in crops for harvest in 1954, the highest since 1949, with sorghums rising to a record 8,661,000 acres and corn, oats, barley, rice, and hay also up. Drought and acreage limits trimmed cotton, while rice hit a new record at 620,000 acres and hay output near last year.
The first bale of cotton in the Moulton area was ginned at the Beran Gin on Friday after 1 p.m. Gus Dziadek brought 1360 pounds of seed cotton to produce a 477-pound bale. Emil Beran bought the cotton for 40 cents a pound, a Lavaca County record. Dziadek received a $25 prize from the Moulton Chamber of Commerce for the first bale. The second bale was later ginned by the Moulton Farmers Co op Gin weighing 543 pounds at 35 1/2 cents per pound.
Members of the Moulton VFW and Auxiliary gathered at the VFW Home in Victoria for a council meeting. Attendees included Edith Bevan, Antoinette Few, Gene Hinch, Edgar Keil, Jimmie Few, and Harry Meyer. The 24th District Convention is slated for Sunday October 17.
Moulton’s Little Leaguers defeated Shiner 6 to 2 as Simper struck out nine batters over seven hits. Bleier pitched for Shiner before Michalec relieved in the fourth after Moulton tallied four runs. Fishbeck led off the first with a score, and Kloesel added the final run in the fourth.
Hallettsville lost Tuesday night as the Lil Lea guers edged the visitors 6 to 4. Renger started on the mound before Leo pold and Boothel relieved. Moulton pitcher Simper earned the win after Dietschke went 3 innings.
William L. Young of the Moulton School will be an honor guest at a Gelveston meeting of Vocational Agriculture teachers on Tuesday August 10 at 2 30 PM. He will receive a 15 year lapel pin for outstanding work over 15 years in the field.
Funeral services for John Schacherl were held from Buffington Funeral Home and Shiner Catholic Church. He died July 22 at Wagner Hospital at age 70 years 5 months 1 day. interment in Shiner City Cemetery. He was born in Czechoslovakia and came to the United States in 1898. Survived by wife Louise, son Emil, daughter Mary Wenske, step-daughter Hilda Schacherl, two brothers Joe and Frank, sister Theresa Reindl, and Hermann Sons Lodge member.
Cotton marketing cards are ready for delivery to farms within their acreage allotment on the farm and provided the producer has no interest in an overplanted farm. The 1954 crop requires the card to be shown each time cotton is offered for sale. Farms exceeding their cotton Acreage face a 17.5 cents per pound penalty and will not be eligible for loan or conservation payments.
The Bernie-Bailey Company of Houston began drilling Tuesday on an 8200 ft rank wildcat well about two miles southwest of Moulton. A portable rig arrived from Damon, set in a cotton patch on Charles Bevan Jr. land. Bernie-Bailey drill for Seaboard Oil Company. test depth expected in about 30 days.
The Moulton team finished in third place in league play. Manager Charles Luksov led the squad as the boys and participants did a good job.
In Lavaca and Gonzales counties Paul C. Boethel wins District Attorney with 7 378 votes across four counties. Fred Niemann re-elected representative. Niemann tops in Lavaca and Gonzales counties with a 1640 vote margin. Precinct 6 Constable Ernest Laqua defeats incumbent Zat Johnson 373 to 214. Governor Shivers leads in Lavaca County amid multi county results.
The street paving project advances with 13 blocks receiving a primary oil coat before asphalt and gravel. North Street and parts of Front and West First Streets have sand rock bases, with packers arriving to tamp and pack.
The annual American Legion picnic starts Sunday at the VFW Hall with a family style dinner at 11 30 a m Proceeds support Moulton Volunteer Fire Department New Fire Truck Fund Entertainment continues through the afternoon and night The Walter Schoenvogel Orchestra will provide daytime music and the big dance set for the night
The VFW Auxiliary hosts a Friday night games party at the hall to benefit the New Fire Truck Fund. The event starts at 8 30 p m with ventilation provided by large fans and invites the public to attend and try for the jackpot prize.
The latest figures show Gov. Shivers leading by over 25 009 votes but a runoff is still planned for August. Local precincts reveal varied outcomes with Brown defeating Wenckens in Precincts 1 and 8 for commissioner, Laas losing in Precinct 1, Ren ger advancing, Kurtz topping Baca in Precinct 3, Kallus winning in Yoakum Precinct 7, and Sieber defeating Pohl in Vienna Precinct 5. Attorney General race also featured Shepperd as top finisher.
Lavaca County Farm Bureau at a Hallettsville meeting appointed a committee to study cotton picking wages and set a recommended price. The suggested rates are 2.90 dollars per hundred for picking and 1.50 dollars per hundred for pulling, with farmers urged to cooperate.
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