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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1954
Page
1
The editorial laments postwar union influence on Texas industry. It notes 15 minute breaks turning into long meetings, potential rate hikes, and rising production costs. Farmers struggle as vegetable prices drop, equipment and fuel rise, risking small farms and family operations amid mechanization and price supports.
The Moulton Eagles beat Weimar 11 to 5 at Weimar field to stretch their streak to three. Eddie Arndt hit a long ground rule double and added a single with four intentional walks. Roznovsky collected four singles and made a clutch backhand catch in the seventh. Jodiec, hurt ankle or not, hit a triple and two singles. Next, Moulton hosts Holman Sunday at 3 p.m. after a June 17 visit to Gonzales for a night game at 8:30.
The Gonzales county grand jury reports a murder charge against Vanessa Waller for the fatal shooting of Alvin Grasse at Moulton after a March 5 collision on the Gonzales FM Road. Principal witness Franklin Cinadr rode with Grasse. Waller’s wife and child may testify for the defense when the case goes to trial, possibly Monday.
Mr and Mrs H W Haase and Mr and Mrs R L Scott with children return from Dubuque Iowa after Willfred Bigott received his diploma at Wartburg Seminary They toured Kansas Illinois Wisconsin Missouri Oklahoma and Texas visiting The Grotto Dickeyville the Stark Caverns Buffalo Ranch and Eisenhower's birthplace en route home they saw relatives in Whitewright and Dallas
Frank Neitzler recalls learning blacksmithing in Moulton in 1903 and watching the cannon dig. He sends a $2.50 subscription money order and sends regards to friends. A long list of subscribers follows from Moulton and Shiner routes including Walter Skarke Emil Bevan Clifton Eilert and many others across Texas and beyond.
Paul C. Boethel a Lavaca County attorney announces his bid for District Attorney of the 25th Judicial District comprising Lavaca Colorado Gonzales and Guadalupe Counties. He cites military service from 1942 to 1945 and tenure as Lavaca County Attorney since 1947 with growing office operations and ongoing professional training. He appeals for the electorate’s endorsement and a substantial majority at the election.
Rockport reports experiments by the Game and Fish Commission to determine if blue crabs can survive in fresh water in worthwhile quantities after transplant from coastal saltwater. Crabs are prized as a food. scientists note some salt water specimens survive in fresh water but do not seem to reproduce yet.
William Miculka received a pair of wings and a meal for outstanding work in the Legion's membership drive. The post surpassed its 190 member quota, reaching 211 members, as Frank Wagner Sr. presented the award and thanked all for the effort. Plans for the annual picnic on August 1 were set, with committee chairs named and to be organized.
In the first home game at Lions Recreation Field last Friday Moulton fell 4 to 2 to Yoakum. The game featured six strikeouts each by pitchers Orts and Pankratz. Yoakum scored all its runs in the second inning with Thelic Menning Johnson and Pankratz contributing.
Miss Susie Fehrenkamp will represent the Moulton Chamber of Commerce in the June 11 beauty revue at Yoakum Park. She is the daughter of Mrs. Victor Fehrenkamp and a 1954 Moulton High School graduate. The water show and revue contest start at 4 p.m. at the Yoakum Municipal Pool and run to 5 p.m. Friday.
Shiner edged Moulton 10 to 9 after a seven run 4th inning surge. Dietschke started for Moulton with Simper finishing, Seifert allowed nine hits and ten strikeouts for Shiner, while Moulton’s lineup included Kloesel Fishbeck Luksovsky Vasek Pesek Zimmermann Stalla Hanslik and Dietschke. Earlier Moulton opened with four runs in the first and three in the second. A city fire alarm glitch caused by crossed wires woke the fire station on Wednesday.
Lavaca County Soil Conservation District reports cooperation with farmers Frank Hanacek Emil W Koenning and Alvin E Polasek in Moravia west of Hallettsville. Pond staking for livestock water and terrace work completed with Soil Conservation Service help. Polasek seeks ASC aid for terrace construction and plans Sudan and cowpeas grazing on 18 acres.
Three men and a woman suffered injuries on June 3 as a washing machine, a hay press, and falling beer cases caused accidents. Mrs Shimek at Effenberger Rest Home bruised and broken hand. Alfons Katisek at Beran Gin bruised elbow with bone fragment. Anton Faltisek, Shiner distributor, bruised leg after seven beer cases fell on it. All received medical care.
Seguin Gordon Hildebrandt of Moulton has applied for admission to Texas Lutheran College for the fall semester. President Edward A. Sagebiel predicts record enrollment next year as freshman applications are 50 percent above last year.
Fourteen members of the senior class chaperoned by Mrs. Oscar Raab and Mr. Robert Taylor returned from a trip to New Orleans. The group visited Galveston and Baton Rouge, toured sites in the French Quarter and other landmarks, enjoyed a 5 deck steamship cruise, and stopped at the new state capital before returning home. Members named include Jo Ann Lockstedt and others.
Mr and Mrs Walter Hildbrandt Mrs Henry Helweg Miss Helen Kaase and Mrs Tom Beale attended the Lutheran Church Association meeting at Seguin on Tuesday. They heard lectures for the different Sunday School departments.
Leon Pesek announces his run for Lavaca County Attorney subject to Democratic Primaries. A Yoakum alumnus and Army veteran, he recalls family political service and vows open doors to citizens while campaigning through Lavaca County and plans to wed Shirley Hutchins on June 26.
The Legion Auxiliary held its regular meeting on June 2 at the VFW Hall. Members voted a five dollar donation to the McCloskey Veterans Admin Center Temple for the auxiliary service program. A family party was set for June 27 with plans to be announced.
The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals in Austin upheld two district court rulings. Felipe Eureste received a ten year sentence for revenge murder in a Waelder tavern last fall, with the prior Barcenes shooting sentence suspended due to his large family. Cadena’s narcotics case confirmed traffic officers may search occupants after tablets were found tied to his finger during a speeding stop. The Gonzales County grand jury began its session this Monday.
A picnic supper social and refreshments will be held in Witting this Sunday June 13. St Anthony's parish invites the public to attend with activities starting at 5 p.m. Supper will be served at 5 p.m. Walter Schoenvogel's Orchestra will provide music for the afternoon and dance.
Lavaca County Little League calendar lists games from June to July across Yoakum Shiner Hallettsville and Moulton. Series include June 11 and 15 matchups, June 18 22 25 29, July 2 6 9 13 16 20 30 with various home and away pairings among the four towns.
The schedule lists games in June July featuring Weimar Plum Hallettsville Ammannsville Moulton Holman with dates and matchups. Key fixtures include Weimar at Plum on June 13 and Hallettsville at Ampmannsville on various weeks, concluding with Plum hosting Weimar and Holman at Moulton on July 18.
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