Texas Labor Camp Near Here Serves Migrant Workers
The article describes a labor camp about eight miles north of here off FMR 1680 operated by Roy Wright, Travis Fernl and R. M. Hagen in Yoakum. It houses 500 workers in four buildings with dining, kitchen, sleeping quarters, a cafe, novelty shop, store, and bath facilities and plans expansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton-Waelder Fmr
Texas
Hope
Arkansas
Michigan
Roy Wright
Travis Fernl
R. M. “Doc” Hagen
Yoakum
J. L. Meyer
Mexico
Legion Hospital Seeks TV Sets for Wards in Kerrville
In Kerrville on June 19 about 90 men in two wards at Legion State Tuberculosis Hospital await volunteer coordinator Mrs. Ruby Armintor. TV sets have aided some wards through donations but funds won’t cover all needed areas. Lavaca County patients may be among the residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kerrville
Legion State Tuberculosis Hospital
Ruby Armintor
Lavaca County
Legion Hospital
Hoppe Named Lavaca Red Cross Chairman in Hallettsville
The Lavaca County Red Cross annual meeting in Hallettsville elected E W Hoppe as county chairman replacing Leon F Pesek who became Publicity Chairman. Pesek led two years and the chapter praised new fund campaigns and two programs Home Nursing Instructions and Gray Lady at Gonzales Warm Springs Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Hoppe
Lavaca Red Cross
H’ville
Red Cross
Lavaca County
Court House
Hallettsville
Leon F. Pesek
V. Hallettsville
Hoppe
Gonzales Warm Springs Hospital
July 4th Celebration At Shiner
The Shiner American Legion Post hosts a July 4 celebration at Shiner Legion Park. A band concert begins at 10:00 a.m. and continues with games and entertainment including a Hobo Band. Dinner starts at 11:30 a.m. and supper at 5:00 p.m. Joe Patek Orchestra will provide music for the evening dance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiner American Legion Post
Shiner Legion Park
Joe Patek
Scouting Aims Beyond Recreation In 1 St. Louis Seminaries Honor
Three former members of Troop 143, Immanuel Lutheran Church Giddings, received theological diplomas from Concordia Seminary St. Louis. The article emphasizes Scouting as character and citizenship training supporting home church and school values.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capitol Area Council
Immanuel Lutheran Church
Giddings
Concordia Seminary of
Delas
Boy Scouts of America
Etlinger Features Big 3 Day Sale at Etlinger’s Store
Etlinger's Dry Goods & Grocery Store hosts a three day Del Monte Sale from Thursday through Saturday June 30. Other items are discounted storewide with a 2 day sale. A Table Lamp giveaway by Pacific Stamp Co occurs at 4 30 p m Saturday June 30 with the regular drawing. Customers register at Etlinger’s and partner shops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. & R. Variety Store
Wagner's Dry Goods
City Meat Market
Register
Town to Close Wednesday Independence Day Observance
Local business houses will close Wednesday July 4 in observance of Independence Day. Shoppers are urged to plan accordingly. The Eagle will be published one day earlier and news items and advertisements are requested to be sent in before 5 pm Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle
Fire-proof Eight Classroom Elementary School Completed in Moulton
Moulton welcomes a modern fire-proof elementary building by B W Construction of Bryan with glazed clay partitions and fibre glass ceilings. The new interior features 150 desks and chairs to be installed by American Desk Company of Temple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton
Julius Jasek
Julius Krejer
B. W. Construction
Bryan
Tom Gaines
American Desk Company
Temple
Town Prosperity Tied to Citizens’ Trust
The prosperity of a town hinges on the confidence its people place in it. No town can thrive if its citizens are untrue to it.
Old Cotton Belt Association To Hold Meeting In Rosebud
The Old Cotton Belt Association of Texas will hold its annual membership meeting at Legion park Rosebud on Tuesday July 3 at 2 p m In case of bad weather the parley moves to Rosebud high school gymnasium Rep Robert W Poage of Waco will be principal speaker He will join officers and committee chairs in presenting yearly reports and a special report on the Refuge County grower allotments OCBA page 7 column 6
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Cotton Belt Association of Texas
Legion Park
Rosebud
la Grange
Robert W. Poage
Waco
House of Representatives Agricultural Committee
Moulton Domino Tourney Promises Keen Competition
Plan now to join the Moulton Domino Tournament at the VFW Hall on Sunday July 8. Open to players from surrounding areas with $2 per person for partners. Prizes awarded to the top three finishers. dinner served. Sign up at Moulton Motor Sales or the Eagle office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton
VFW
Moulton Motor Sales
Eagle Office
Eagles Remain Undefeated With 8-0 Win
The Mouton Eagles beat Weimar 8-0 in Weimar to stay perfect at 4 0. Franklin Sedlar pitched a five hit game while Joseph Machalec led with 5 singles. Julius James Simper homered with two on base and Benedict Jasek made two fine catches to preserve the shutout. Weimar pitcher W Freytag suffered the loss. The Eagles travel to Columbus on Sunday for another matchup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mouton Eagles
Weimar
Eagles
Franklin Sedlar
Joseph Machalec
Dennis Barborak
Julius Belicek
Julius James Simper
Benedict Jasek
W. Freytag
Columbus
Columbus Nine
Moulton Little Leaguers Win On Flatonia Night
Moulton Little Leaguers defeated Flatonia 10 to 6 on Tuesday night. Krejer allowed ten hits for Flatonia while Simper from Moulton limited them to five. The team faces Shiner on Friday and Hallettsville on Tuesday in upcoming games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denine
Flatonia
Krejer
Simper
Moulton
Shiner
Hallettsville
Yoakum
Jacobs
Pesek
Lions Field
Miss Jo Ann Lockstedt Home From Hospital
Miss Jo Ann Lockstedt recuperates at her parents home after ten days at Renger hospital in Hallettsville. She is reported to be doing fine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jo Ann Lockstedt
Carl Lockstedt
Renger Hospital
Hallettsville
Miss Lockstedt
Induction and Pre-Induction Reporting Names
Registrants report for induction into the armed forces on the Lith of July 1956. Names include Edwin John Tomek, Charles W. Gerum, Marvin J. Kram, and Kenward Ray mnod Stavinoha from Shiner and Moulton areas. Pre-Induction physical examinations list John E. Muenich, George Bernard Simper, Leroy James Jemelka, Wilbert Winfred Muenster, and Eugene J. Caka.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kkdwin John Tomek
Shiner
Charles W. Gerum
Marvin J. Kram
Kenward Raymnod Stavinoha
Moulton
John E. Muenich
Rt. 3
George Bernard Simper
Leroy James Jemelka
Wilbert Winfred Muenster
Eugene J. Caka
Dubina Centennial Observance Draws Thousands of Visitors
Dubina Texas prepares for a centennial celebration this Sunday near the mid point between Weimar and Schulenburg. Descendants of the town’s Czech founders and settlers will gather, marking the first Czech settlement west of the Colorado River and its role in Texas history. The feature notes Dubina’s early social life and cultural center, established long before nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weimar
Schulenburg
Dubina
Colorado
Texas
Bathing Beauty Revue Contest Seeks Local Entries
Moulton business owners urged to back the Bathing Beauty Revue by entering contestants and supporting the event. Letters sent to neighboring towns. entries welcome from stores and private individuals. Awaiting entries at the VFW Hall on August 12 at 3 00 PM. call on Bill Reeves for official blanks and pickups at Eugene Ermis store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton
American Legion Post
VFW Hall
Eugene Ermis
Edward Proske 83 Dies at Harwood Rest Home
Edward Proske 83 of Harwood died Tuesday evening at about 5 p m at Theo Joost Rest Home where he had resided since September 1955.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Proske
Harwood
Theo. Joost Rest
Joost Rest Home
Farm Bureau Barn Dance Tuesday July 3
The local Farm Bureau will host its annual Barn Dance at the Moulton VFW Hall on Tuesday July 3 with music by the Yoakum Singers. Five five dollar prizes will be awarded. The event attracts a large crowd and invites attendees to dress in jeans and calico shirts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Bureau
Vfw Hall
Yoakum
Moulton Vfw Hall
Mrs Joycelyn Haas Undergoes Emergency Appendectomy
Miss Joycelyn Haas daughter of Mr and Mrs Walter Haas underwent an emergency appendectomy at Ganado hospital on June 9. After a week in hospital she stayed with her parents a week and returned Monday to Ganado where she is employed as a nurse in the hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joycelyn Haas
Walter Haas
Ganado Hospital
Ganado
Legion Post 392 Tearing Down For New American Legion Home
Geier Merrem Post No 392 was torn down and the 1.17 acre site in northeast town near Highway 95 across from Gulf Service Station is prepared for an American Legion Home. Building plans will be announced later as many Legionnaires assist with the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geier-Merrem
American Legion
Gulf Service Station
Legionnaires
F. T. Fehrenkamp
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Raah Studio
Hospital
Hugo Fisbeck
Etlinger
Raab Studio
Old Cotton Belt Association
Refugio County
Ocba P. 7
Moulton Little Leaguers
Bill Reeves
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