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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1955
Page
1
The piece warns that per person farm land has fallen from 0.26 acres in 1920 to about 1.8 acres soon, with Texas and Mississippi areas hit hardest. It cites soil science and fertilizer use as potential to boost yields, notes widespread rural depopulation, and mentions Union plans, local Legion activities, and library efforts.
The Executive Secretary of the Game and Fish Commission outlined preliminary plans for a salt water fish hatchery, first of its kind in the nation, to speed marine research by up to twenty years. A coastal division expansion includes a new oyster farming program to restore Gulf Coast industry. Location will be chosen after site studies led by C. W. Reid.
The city election will be held Tuesday April 5 as posted by Mayor W. H. Pundt. Voters will choose a mayor two aldermen and a city secretary. Nominating documents must be filed by thirty days before the election for ballot inclusion.
National Legion Commander Collins, born in Texas and now in Las Cruces New Mexico, leads The American Legion with over 3 000 000 members. He visits Texas from March 6 to March 9 and attends a March 8 barbecue for the Fighting Ninth District. Attendees are urged to wear caps. dinner is $1 50 per person, program begins 10 30 a m.
Mrs. Joe A Haas born Lillie Clara Bauer died Monday February 28 at 5 the funeral Tuesday at Zion Lutheran Church with Rev Julius Holm officiating. She was 83 years 1 month 1 day and survived by her husband five sons two brothers two sisters and eleven grandchildren.
Members at the Moulton Farmers Co op Gin and Mill gathered at the VFW Hall for a noon meeting and dinner while receiving dividend checks totaling 2389.70. Despite earnings being lower than the prior year, the distribution marked one of the largest attendance dinners to date.
Luke Wade outlined the compulsory social security program at the Farm Bureau meeting last week. It applies to farmers and farm workers with net incomes as low as 400 dollars or gross of 800 for self employed farmers, at 3 percent. It takes effect January 1 1955, with forms for social security numbers available at post offices and local Farm Bureau offices. County FB president Herman Hanslik reported on the trip to Washington.
John F Bily 67 longtime Praha farmer and church member died Friday February at St Marys Infirmary Galveston after a month of illness He was father to Rev Vaclav J Bily and had two other sons and two daughters Funeral services were held Monday February at Smith Funeral Home Flatonia with Revs Julius Petru and Vaclav Bily officiating A Czech eulogy was delivered by Rev John Hanacek and Rt Rev F O Beck preached in English Burial was at Praha Catholic Cemetery He was born December 4 1887 in Praha and spent his life serving the Praha community
February 11 tm Equipment Co under John Stockbauer interest to M C Shiner community announces continued handling of Allis Chalmers farm equipment plus expert farm equipment, car and truck repair. Office staff John Leopold and Al Wigagyem stay. Mr and Mrs Eilers and child relocate from Charlottenburg area.
The article notes wind erosion in West Texas and six other states, detailing four years of drought and recurring dust storms since 1938. It warns that wind and moisture conditions will determine the severity of future dust events and soil loss.
Area Lutheran church councils from Victoria Yorktown Hallettsville Gonzales Karnes City Meyersville Arneckeville Westhoff Lindenau Mission Valley Witting Breslau and Moulton gather Friday at 8:00 p m in Zion Lutheran Church Moulton for an inspirational meeting with Christian Stewardship as the topic Rev Jul F Holm will explain Biblical stewardship and Rev William Loeske of Gonzales will lead the discussion Refreshments will follow in the parish house provided by the ladies of the congregation
College Station resident Robert G. Shrauner was named chairman of the Texas Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Committee by the U S Agriculture Department. He announced Grover C. Carothers of Stamford as administrative officer effective March 1. R T Price resigned after 20 years. Claude K McCann of Victoria was replaced by Clarence L Dankfelser of Rosenberg.
Moulton firemen received a fast call Tuesday night about 9 30 to a dump truck fire on the Waelder FM road near the City Cemetery and saved the truck from burning completely. The driver Domingo Saucedo of Seguin said it began as he drove toward Waelder, and only the cab burned while the gasoline tank remained intact.
County and local Red Cross drives begin March 1 with county chairmen setting a $2800 quota. In Moulton the drive opens March 16 under W. H. Hohlt. A dollar minimum is requested for membership, with any contribution welcomed. The national goal stands at 85 million dollars and 30 million members.
Little League activities were planned in meetings with Shiner Moulton Fla tonia Haslettsville and Yoakum joining for the new season. The league grows from four to six teams and may again have Moulton Civic Group sponsorship. The season starts May 27 with twice weekly games and a split schedule where first half winners face the second half top team for the championship. More details will follow from the local manager.
Funeral services were held Friday February 25 at Smith Funeral Home for Mrs. Geo Perrard who died February 23 after years of illness. Rosary was recited the prior two evenings. Born in Texas she spent most of her life in the community. Survived by husband George Perrard of Moulton, three daughters Lillian Bartosh Ellinger Dorothy Pospisil Gorney, one brother Lawrence Gast Gonzales, two sisters Mrs John Raab and Mrs Rosie Jilek, twelve grandchildren. Pallbearers named.
Sammy Barta, a local FFA member, showed Masterman Dawn of L. H. to reserve champion in the Junior Jersey cattle show in San Antonio. The win adds to his record of Grand or Reserve championships, with three of Sammy’s six Jerseys in the ring. He and Dennis Latsky will show four registered Jerseys at Austin’s Capitol Area Livestock Show on March 3.
Yoakum event honors two longtime employees Mrs Mary Taylor and Mr J D Maskill at a candlelight dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs Edwin Pietsch. Taylor receives 20 year service pin a salary raise and a 30 day all expenses paid tour to Los Angeles and a 22 day Hawaiian Islands cruise with Matson Lines Lurline including Oahu and Kauai.
More than 500 people attended the K C ladies night banquet in Hallettsville Tuesday. State Deputy Reynaldo Garza of Brownsville spoke. Welcome was given by Grand Knight Richard Malee and Sen. Gus Strauss was emcee. Sacred Heart School students provided entertainment. Moulton delegates included Rev. John Matocha and Mrs Henry Kocian, along with several local couples.
The Old Moulton Baptist Church hosts a week long revival starting March 6 with morning and evening services. Pastor McAlister will lead daily gatherings inviting the public to attend.
John D. Palmer of the San Antonio Social Security office notes that more household workers qualify under a rule change. To be covered, workers need at least 50 dollars in wages in a 3 month period, with as little as 3.85 dollars weekly. workers should carry a Social Security card to ensure names match employer records.
A circular on uranium prospecting in Texas is available through the University of Texas Bureau of Economic Geology and State General Land Office. The bulletin explains geological provinces, prospecting methods, and marketing, and maps known occurrences of radioactive minerals in the state. It may be obtained free of charge from the two agencies.
Yoakum Cub and Boy Scouts observed Washington's Birthday with a court of honor at Stepinac Austin School. Officials from the Capitol Area Scout Council witnessed awards and honors as the local unit showcased its adherence to the truth-telling principle George Washington taught.
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