Plan Aims to Help Low Income Farmers Through Education and Credit
A proposed comprehensive plan presented to Congress by President Eisenhower seeks to raise living standards for 1.5 million farm families with expanded Federal and State services, extension work, and increased credit from private and cooperative lenders. It calls for pilot rural education and vocational programs, better health facilities, and a trade area development program to boost incomes.
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College Station
Congress
Eisenhower
Farmers Home Administration
U.S. Department of Agriculture
True D
Morse
USDA
Legion Auxiliary Marks 25th Anniversary at Moulton
The Moulton unit of the American Legion Auxiliary celebrated its 25th anniversary at the VFW Hall on Tuesday night June 7. Initiation ceremonies welcomed new members Mesdames John Bevan Edward Batey Frank Janecek Ernest Zimmermann Steve Roznovsky and Alfred Hirsch conducted by Mrs Julius Gertner.
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Moulton
American Legion Auxiliary
VFW
John Bevan
Edward Batey
Frank Janecek
Ernest Zimmermann
Steve Roznovsky
Alfred Hirsch
Julius Gertner
Lee Tousignan
John Janacek
Marie Kasprowicz
Dist
Virgie Krueger
Dist. V P
Virginia Krnavek
14Th Dist
Huff
Knezek
McCloskey
Temple
Lee Tousignant
Old Moulton Homecoming Weekend Planned
The 18th annual Old May Home Coming and old set reunion is scheduled all day at Old Moulton. Organizers shifted the date from May Sunday to a new day. W L Gibson and son along with Walter Hull and others prepared seating and arrangements for visitors.
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Old Moulton
Moulton
W. L. Gibson
Walter Hull
A. J. Simpson
Iray Kuhen
Zat Johnson
Rodeo Caravan Heads to Moulton Friday
The Rodeo booster caravan announcing the State Championship High School Rodeo in Hallettsville June 22 25 will arrive in Moulton Friday morning about 8 45 a m. The 50 person town to town caravan features a square dance by local youth in western attire, with fiddle Hoe Down numbers by Deputy Sheriff Guy Henry and other musical selections.
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Hallettsville
Moulton
Guy Henry
Wartime wives group grows in membership and activity
The article notes the wartime group of wives and relatives of servicemen has expanded since the war years. It now numbers about 70 members and remains active in community efforts alongside a growing agricultural season with moisture affecting Irish potatoes tomatoes and increasing cotton field insects.
Butschek Receives A&M College Outstanding Student Award
Robert J. Butschek, a junior agronomy major at Texas A and M College, has been named Outstanding Student for his leadership, academics, and activities. He earns a $500 senior-year stipend and a $100 G. Jones Award, with his name to be engraved on a bronze plaque in the Agronomy building. He represents A and M at national meetings and holds multiple campus positions.
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G. Jones
Butschek
Agronomy
Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas
Robert
Texas A & M College
Air Force Reserved
Officrs Training Corp
Nune Butson
Zales
Texas A & M Agronomy Society
Texas A & M
St. Paul
Minnesota
The
Agronomy Society
A & M Czech Club
Lavaca County
A & M Club
Newman Club
Alpha Zeta
New Farm Development Program Opens in Lavaca County
Joe Johnson named county agent in Lavaca to lead a voluntary Farm Home Development Office program with farm management advisor Johnson to aid farmers. Mrs. Myers County Home Demonstration Agent will assist homemakers while families learn farm and home management together through 4-H clubs and home demonstration efforts.
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Johnson
Karnes
Lavaca
Dune 1St
Lome
Ggent
Texas
Prograam
Myers
Ae Ty Fr
Tered
Fects
Home
Brother of local man dies in San Antonio
Eddie Heyer aged 38 died Friday at Fort Sam Hospital in San Antonio. He was the brother of August Heyer of the local town. Burial was held Tuesday in Fort Sam Houston Cemetery. Further details will follow next week.
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Eddie Heyer
August Heyer
Heyer
Ft. Sam Hospital
Ft. Sam Houston
Rites Held for Joe Gassman in San Antonio
Funeral services were held May 30 for Joe C. Gassman 78 who died suddenly in San Antonio on May 28. The Rev. Albert V. Maneth officiated with interment at St. John’s Catholic Cemetery. He leaves seven daughters, two sons, a stepsister, 38 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.
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Trivers
Ben
Galveston
Emanuel
Cuero
John Pietsch
Buckholts
Ida Bauer
F! Dean
San Marcos
Ruth Brietkruetz
Shin
Ella Breitkruetz
Lero
Olga Schoenvo
Moulton
Clement Pietsch
Yoakum
Willie
Houston
Emilie Wunderlich
Anna Wunderlich
Hondo
Emma Kaiser
Joe Gasgma
Joe C. Gassman
San Antonio
Albert V. Maneth
St. John’s Catholic Cemetery
Emil Adamek
Nry Mendel
Randolph Setsny
Emil Janac F Schulenburg
Alfred Markey
Louis Ventur
Floresville
Valentine Schrusch
Beasley
Frank Gassman
Schulenburg
Alfred Gassman
August Niemeyer
Schurenburg
Geraldine Kuhen at Warm Springs
Twelve year old Geraldine Kuhen of Lavaca County is admitted to the Gonzales Warm Springs Foundation for Crippled Children for the second time. The Texas non profit hospital serves handicapped Texans and currently has 140 to 150 beds.
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Gonzales
Geraldine Kuhen
Lavaca County
J. Kuhen
Moulton
Gonzales Warm Springs Foundation For
Geraldine
Texas Specialty Hospital of
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Warm Springs Foundation
Citizens of
Texas
Hagan Indicted In Vet Land Deals
Yoakum produce man C O Booster Hagan indicted on three counts of conspiracy to steal from the state in a veteran land deal. Co defendants include C P Einster Henry Robinson L Carney. Total alleged fraud amount listed as 638155 dollars. Hagan long associated with tomato buying in Hallettsville and Yoakum.
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Yoakum Produce
C. O
Booster) Hagan
Sta
Veterak
C. P. Einster
Henry Robinson
Cuero Co
L. Carney
Yoakum
Hagan
Hallettsville
Legion Meeting Notes Youths Attend Boys State and Property Decision
At the American Legion gathering, two Moulton youths Arnold Branecky and David Kouba were noted to attend Boys State in Austin this week, Kouba aided by Lions. A Legion Home property site was decided, details to follow. Frank Steinacher was hospitalized in Houston after a heart attack, transported by plane from La Grange. Commander Miculka urged Flag Day observance on June 14 at both businesses and homes.
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American Legion
Moulton
Boys State
Austin
Arnold Branecky
David Kouba
The
Lions
Erection Legion Home
Frank Steinacher
Veterans Hospital
Houston
la Grange
Steinacher
Kozelsky Whiffs 14 As Eagles Win
Ea gle pitcher Kozelsky returns strong on Sunday striking out 14 batters and allowing only a two hitter until Plum added runs with three on base aided by Moulton score.
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Kozelsky
Eagles
Eagle
Plum
Moulton
Seifert Encourages Gold On Farms In Letter
Otto Seifert writes a rallying letter claiming gold mines exist on every farm and urging thorough work and digging. The piece notes small farms from 5 to 40 acres can support families, with cars and mobility cited. The Eagles face Hallettsville next Sunday at 3 p.m. in the SCTL second round.
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Otto Seifert
Ing
Ormer
R. Roz
E. Arndt
Jay
R. Roznovsky
L. Kovar
Eagles
Hallettsville
Sun
Texas
Elf
elffMons
Repan
Moulton Pony League suffers two early losses
The Moulton Pony League team opened the season with a 12 to 1 defeat at Shiner on June 2 and followed with an 11 to 1 loss to Yoakum on June 6 at the local chair. The note includes scattered observations on farming and regional life, reflecting postwar concerns and local color.
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Moulton Pony League
Shiner
Pony League and Little League Schedule Highlights
The schedule lists Pony League games in Hville on June 9 and 13 and Yoakum on June 16. Little League actions show Yoakum A on June 10 and June 14 in Hallettsville, with Flatonia hosting on June 17.
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Yoakum A
Here
Hallettsville
Flatonia
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