Korea War Truce Draws Mixed Reactions Across Nations
The paper sums the Korean War toll and notes lingering challenges ahead as Gen. Clark warns of a long road. It reports South Korea's President Rhee supporting the truce for now and Indian troops to guard prisoners in the demilitarized zone. The piece contrasts public opinion and reflects on postwar outlook. It then shifts to a New Jersey survey showing expected income for soon-to-be-married men, with insurers and earnings targets varying by group, and ends with commentary on living costs, farm prices, and labor strikes affecting farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syngman Rhee
Korea
New Jersey
Tex Tan Workers Share Company Profits
Tex Tan of Yoakum will give its employees 56000 as their share in profits. Workers at least 25 years old and with over five years service will receive about 121 percent of their earnings. The distribution will be announced at a barbecue August 6 at National Hall Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tex Tan of
Yoakum
National Hall Park
PMA Elections Emphasize Role of Farmer Committees
College Station PMA leaders urge Texas farmers to vote in August for county and community committee members who will set acreage allotments and oversee price support loan programs and purchase agreements. McCan notes committees also approve storage facility loans to boost on farm grain and seed storage capacity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Station
PMA
Texas
Claude K. McCan
Benson
McCan
Texas set to start new car inspection period
July 29 announcement from Col Homer Garrison says the new inspection period for Texas motorists will run from September 1, 1953 to April 15, 1954 under the modified Motor Vehicle Inspection law. The old law expires August 25 and no inspections occur after that time until the new period begins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas
Homer Garrison
Public Safety
Garrison
State Public Safety Commission
Cotton Market Prices and Bales at Platform
Prices for middling cotton at the platform ranged 32.50 to 33.00 per unit while cottonseed sold at 57 per ton. Louis Berger delivered the second bale and Willie Simper the third. both ginned at the Farmers Co Op.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Berger
Willie Simper
Farmers Co- Op
Future Farmers Elect Officers at Texas FFA Convention
At the 25th annual FFA convention in Fort Worth July 22 24 Future Farmers of Texas elected Jon Hagler of La Grange as state president for 1953 54. Hagler 17 son of Mr and Mrs J A Hagler will be a high school senior this fall and plans to attend A and M College after graduation. Teammates pictured include Damon Campbell Hugh Spring Luling Bobby Beat hard Derrell Rogers Raymond Hinders Ardis Barnes Kenneth Reynolds Kenneth Richardson and John Posz in a front and back row lineup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Future Farmers of Texas
FFA
Fort Worth
Jon Hagler
la Grange
Front Row
J. A. Hagler
A&m College
Ture
Jon
Damon Campbell
Hamilton
Hugh Spring Luling
Bobby Beathard
Kirbyville
Derrell Rogers
Lamesa
Raymond Hinders
Canyon
Ardis Barnes
Commerce
Kenneth Reynolds
Pittsburg
Kenneth Richardson
LaPoyner
LaRue
John Posz
Alamo
Survey Aims to Close Some Texas Post Offices
A wide Texas survey targets fourth class post offices for possible closure to cut costs. 128 counties are affected, including Lavaca, Colorado, Gonzales, and adjacent Fayette counties. Senator Price Daniel says he will be consulted before any final decision, with rural service replacing outmoded offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette County
Washington
Post Office
South
Texas
Price Daniel
Ben Guill
Lavaca
Colorado
Gonzales
Fayette
Buzek Brings In First Bale of 1953 Cotton
Frank J. Buzek of Komensky delivered the first bale of the 1953 cotton season. Ginned by Beran Gin free of charge, it weighed 485 pounds and sold at 40c per pound. Seed from 840 pounds brought $55, with a $25 prize from the Chamber of Commerce for the first bale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank J. Buzek
Komensky
Beran
Buzek
Chamber of Commerce
Sesame Business Meeting Near Moulton August 5
A gathering of businessmen and farmers will meet on Wednesday August 5 at 2:00 PM on the Frank Hanslik Jr. farm near Moulton. The session will review sesame prospects as a new local crop with a representative from the Texas Sesame Growers Association attending. All interested are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton
Frank Hanslik Jr
Texas Sesame Growers Association
Hiway Condition Bulletin Released
The State Highway Department announces biweekly highway road bulletins for the public. D. C. Greer of State Highway Engineering in Austin says the bulletins are free and available at Highway District Offices and Travel Information Bureaus or by writing the department in Austin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. C. Greer
State Highway Engineering
Austin
Greer
Highway District
Highway Department
Strauss Named to Legislative Council by Lt. Governor
Lt. Gov. Ben Ramsey informs Senator Gus Strauss of his appointment to the Legislative Council. The council, created in 1949, assists the legislature by studying state departments and activities, gathering data, preparing reports, and making recommendations. It includes five Senate members appointed by the Lt. Governor and ten House members appointed by the speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Ramsey
Gus Strauss
Legislative Council
Uodn
Uoleulojyur
Sururey
Senate
House
Have I Renewed My Subscription to the Moulton Eagle
The question asks whether the user has renewed their subscription to the Moulton Eagle newspaper. No specific account or renewal details are provided to confirm status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton Eagle
County Farm Bureau Recommends Cotton Picking Price
Lavaca County Farm Bureau Board sets local rates for picked cotton at two dollars per hundred and for pulled cotton at one and a half dollars. Board members and officers listed include John Henke and Anton Hinck among others. Authority notes sufficient cotton pickers expected this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Farm Bureau
Lavaca
John Henke
Hallettsville
Anton V. Hinck
Moravia
Alfred Technik
Witting
Henry N. Grahmann
Lukas Janak
Sweet Home
Mike V. Janak Wied
Louis J. Michalec
Hallettsville Hosts Weimar In First SCT League Semi Final
Hallettsville meets Weimar in the South Central Texas League semi final on Sunday August 2 at 3 00 pm. Admission 50c 25c with shaded seating for about 250. Eddie Arndt of Moulton plays for Hallettsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hallettsville
Weimar
Eddie Arndt
Moulton
Several Hospitalized Following Car Crash Near Shiner
A head on crash eight miles southeast of Shiner on Highway sent several people to the new hospital in Shiner. A 1936 Chevrolet coach driven by Freddie Cunningham and a 1951 Ford pickup driven by A T Dubose were demolished. Cunningham and Mitchell were seriously injured. Wilson, Christian, J H Cunningham and Jacob Davis had minor injuries. All occupants of the Cunningham car were Negroes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiner
Hallettsville
Freddie Cunningham
A. T. Dubooise
Wae Ider
Dubose
A. R. Willson
Henry W. Christian
Gonzales
Christian
Cunningham
J. H. Cunningham
Jacob Davis
Horace Mitchell
Farm Bureau to Hold Clinic at College Station
WACO The fifth annual Texas Farm Bureau Institute will be held August 26 at College Station. J Walter Hammond president of the state farm organization says the institute trains county Bureau leaders from across the state. More than 200 students are expected to register for this year's training school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waco
Texas Farm Bureau Institute
College Station
J. Walter Hammond
State Farm Organization
Motorcide Decrease Expected For 1953
Texas DPS released the Texas Motor Vehicle Traffic Accident Summary with six month data for 1953. It defines motorcide as killings in motor vehicle events caused by negligence and notes 2 498 traffic deaths in 1952 a 2 percent drop from 1951. Through June 1953 motorcide deaths fell 7 percent versus the prior year with final 1953 figures expected to fall about 2 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas Department of Public Safety
Texas
Woerner
Painting on Bank Is Completed
The Farmers and Merchants State Bank received a new coat of paint around the windows and the stucco surface was cleaned and coated with a light brown texture that will be mil den resistant. Roof work continues above the bank and the drug store by the same Columbus crew. Mayer Home The Rothbauer Brothers carpenters began work on the Geo Mayer home at Oak Grove as he rebuilds it to be more modern and convenient. VFW Kitchen A new kitchen at the VFW Hall is under construction and expected to be completed for the American Legion Picnic. it will adjoin the hall, be screened, ventilated and more convenient.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers and Merchants State Bank
Columbus
Mayer
Rothbauer Brothers
Geo. Mayer
Oak Grove
VFW
VFW Hall
American Legion
Man claims twins boost cattle profits in Texas
J. L. Meyer of here says he has a solution to falling cattle prices. His cows began producing twins, offsetting low prices. At his ranch two sets of twins have produced bull calves first, then a heifer and bull. This is his third twin set since starting in cattle business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Meyer
Here
Mr. Meyer
S Ranch
American Legion Picnic Sunday at VFW Hall
The annual American Legion picnic will be held at the VFW Hall Sunday starting 11 30 am with dinner of sausage and stew served family style. Games amusements and refreshments will fill the afternoon and Walter and Joes Orchestra will play for a big dance at night. Proceeds support the Moulton Fire Truck Fund with half going to the fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
VFW Hall
Walter
Joe
Moulton
Texas Standard Of Living Boosted By Use Of Credit
A study by C ST Financial Corp shows 2,328,100 Texas families with average buying income of 5,000 own 2,447,300 vehicles, 1,778,600 refrigerators, radios, 1,219,500 TVs, and 1,184,300 vacuum cleaners. It says 98 of 100 Texans are excellent credit risks, paying on time. The study notes C ST Financial and CIT subsidiary offices serve Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Texas
Cotton acreage debate frames future of local cotton
The Moulton Farm Bureau heard John T. Gregg of the National Cotton Council discuss a potential full cotton acreage if demand grows through home promotion. He warned export markets sag and urged unified action to boost consumption and research while considering acreage controls for 1954 if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton Farm Bureau
VFW
John T. Gregg
National Cotton Council
Otton
Mr. Gregg
Draft Depends On Korean Armistice Timing
Washington reports the end of fighting in Korea could let monthly draft calls fall by about 40,000 in three months but the callup may rise to 40,000 in mid 1954. Officials say the decrease hinges on armistice stability and replacement needs will push July 1954 calls to 40,000 if conditions allow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Korea
Selective Service
John A. Hannah
Armed Services
Shin er Rites for Edm Meyer
Edmund D. Meyer aged 69 was buried in Shiner City Cemetery after funeral services at Buffington Chapel Shin er with Rev J C A Pfenninger officiating He died July 25 after nine years bedridden He married Henrietta Balhorn in 1906 and lived here 43 years later moving to Shiner where he worked as oil bulk agent and ice station associate He was a Mason Lodge member Survivors include his wife daughter Joyce Bednar brother O L Meyer and sister Mrs H T Schmidt Pallbearers were O Lichy Alfred Karnau Walter Schmidt John T Thompson Jr Louis J Fehrenkamp and John C Mueller He was born in Mentz Colorado County and attended Evergreen School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmund D. Meyer
Buffington Chapel
Shiner
J.C. A. Pfenninger
Shiner City
Mr. Meyer
Shiner Hospital
Henrietta Balhorn
Moulton
Alfred Karnau
Walter Schmidt
John T. Thompson, Jr
Louis J. Fehrenkamp
John C. Mueller
Mentz
Colorado County
Evergreen School
Legion Picnic Ticket Reminder Issued
A notice urges Legionnaires to return picnic tickets on the day of the event or sooner, reminding members of the upcoming Legion gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion
Clyde Meyer Named Dealer for Armstrong Tires
Mr Clyde Meyer is the dealer for the new Armstrong brand of tires in this town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Meyer
Armstrong
Ordination of Rev Henry Treptow at St Peters Church
On Sunday July 26 an ordination ceremony at St Peters Lutheran Church in Haville ordained Henry Fritz Treptow as pastor in the American Church. Rev. Wm Kraushaar of Texas Lutheran Church gave the address. Treptow, son of Mr and Mrs Henry Treptow of Hallettsville, married Martyn Henzel of Toledo on May 22. The couple will reside in Slaton Texas where he will serve as pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Peters Lutheran Church
Henry Fritz Treptow
Wm. F. Kraushaar
Texas Lutheran Church
Treptow
Henry Treptow
Hallettsville
Martyn Henzel
Toledo
Ohio
Treptows
Slaton
Texas
Still Good To Guard Against Polio
State Health Officer Geo W Cox advises polio precautions for the season. Do not panic. most victims recover and gamma globulin offers only temporary prevention. Keep children active, avoid unnecessary isolation, and seek early medical advice at first symptoms. Environmental sanitation and personal hygiene remain best defenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas
Geo. W. Cox
Not Enough Teachers to Go Around in Texas
The Texas State Teachers Association reports only 2,550 new teachers will be available for about 8,000 vacant teaching jobs in Texas next September. Research Director E. L. Galyean announced the estimate, noting 3,508 vacancies as of June 1 and that September vacancies typically exceed June figures as teachers move to other jobs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Te State Teachers Association
Texas
E. L. Galyean
Galyean
Burglars Enter Rock Inn On Gonza les-Moulton Road
The Rock Inn owned by J. C. Petrek was entered on Tuesday night with entry through a window. Officers Constable Zat Johnson and Sheriff Theo Long investigated. Missing items include several cartons of cigarettes a radio about $10 in dimes $2 in pennies and some silver dollars plus beer. Teenagers suspected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Rock Inn
Gonzales-Moulton FM
J. C. Petrek
Moulton Wins Ball Game Against Westhoff
The local softball team Moulton defeated Westhoff 9 to 4 last Tuesday night. Keil and Jodiec pitched, with Keil producing a two hit shutout until Westhoff’s late four-run seventh. Moulton scored in every needed inning and had leading hitters Fisbeck, Lockstedt, Keil, Kriddler, and Jochee with two hits each. Next Tuesday Moulton heads to Gonzales and Westhoff visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westhoff
Moulton
Keil
Jodiec
Fisbeck
Lockstedt
Kriddler
Jochee
Gonzales
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America
Clark
Tex Tan Workers Share Co
Sesame Meeting
Sen. Strauss
LEGIS
Willie Boedecker
Herman Hanslik
Johnnie H. Dietschke
Ernest E. Chaloupka
H’ville
C.st. Financial Corporation
C.I.T
Cotton Council
Council
Iguata
Mexico
Gregg
Farm Bureau
Edna and
Wharton
Welhausen
Secretary of Agriculture
Hanslik
Meyer
Haville
Cox
Rock Inn
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