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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1973
Page
2
A columnist argues that population loss in rural counties mirrors national decline, linking farm income, inflation, and unemployment to wars and tyranny. The piece critiques unions, calls for a labor board, and cites historical figures and quotes to urge action for farmers and the country.
On Thursday June 7 deputies assisted city officers with a prisoner charged with assault on a peace officer and checked a dead cow report on highway 77 south of 111. They fingerprinted a prisoner charged with disturbing the peace and resisting arrest and posted notices on a bulletin board. Deputies attended ambulance meetings in Kennedy and delivered an emergency message to a family in Sublime. On Friday June 8 the sheriff joined a meeting with county officials and helped move an armory of 25 vehicles en route to Waco. They attended a Chamber of Commerce gathering in Hallettsville and were in district court for a probation violation hearing. Investigations included a torn fence and sign in northern county, checking out of state vehicle registrations, and a DWI related prisoner handling. On Saturday June 9 deputies checked cattle loose on 90 A east, aided a resident with a trapped house cat, assisted a funeral procession to Moravia cemetery, contacted Jackson County authorities about a subject in custody for defrauding with worthless checks, aided Moulton officers at the county jail with a B and E prisoner, and checked a disturbance report in Hallettsville.
The Ladies Auxiliary to VFW Post 6971 met May 10 with Lexie Boehm as president. Marie Jarosek was appointed conductress pro tem and Adella Haase secretary pro tem. Minutes were approved and bills paid. Communications included thank you cards from An-
The writer challenges farm policy and its push toward urbanization, arguing that large plantations and nobility landholdings fueled slavery and communism. They ask whether the future lies in enabling small, individual farms and whether widespread farm ownership is essential to freedom.
The Lutheran Ladies Aid met in June with President Lisette Faltisek presiding. Rev. Holm presented The Energy Crisis topic. Visiting reports were given by Mary Ammermann and Edna Hohmann. Flowers for church were planned for June 10 and 17 24 and July 1. Hostesses for July were Elizabeth Holm and Margaret Beale.
Historic Gonzales alcalde Andre w Ponton, famed for the Come and take it reply in 1835, is honored with a state marker though his grave was long forgotten. Local descendants and editor Edwin Gallia documented the site, rediscovered the burial near Ponton’s homestead, and reburied remains in the Old Masonic Cemetery.
Deputies aided highway patrol at an accident scene on U S 77 north while another deputy checked on a dance event at Wied.
nie Zidek and Leonita Culak signed general orders No 4. Rosie Lee Malitz sought contributions for favors and Ella Arnold’s campaign for Dept Guard. Delegates dues were sent to the Department Convention in Houston June 22 24 at the Rice Hotel. Officers installed May 16 with a fried chicken supper. Family night planned July 28 honoring charter members. Treasurer’s report accepted. door prizes to Hilda Luksovsky and Josie Lee Albrecht. Meeting adjourned to reopen the second Thursday in June.
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