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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1954
Page
1
Local photographer Oscar Raab and the editor toured the new clinic below town for an Open House. The former Armin Cafe space has been renovated into reception, x ray, nursery, surgery, and multiple treatment rooms with Dr Burt praising the community and facility.
The piece recalls Texas independence history amid flood era hardships during Sam Houston’s movements and Santa Anna’s southward march. It notes recent openings in Eagle building and St Joseph's School, plus a medical clinic and a flower shop in town. It also references a congressmen attack linked to Puerto Rican factions and Cold War rhetoric.
Sheriff Theo Long announces candidacy for reelection as Lavaca County Texas sheriff in the Democratic primary. He pledges continuous service, fair and impartial leadership, and strong cooperation with local and state officers, noting a two way radio network and capable deputies ready to respond to crime and officer needs.
Funeral services were held in Flatonia on February 19 for Emil John Niemann Sr. who died February 17 in Shiner Hospital. The Black Jack native lived near Scotts School and Moulton before settling in Flatonia 37 years ago. He married Bertha Keil on November 19, 1896. Interment was in Flatonia City Cemetery. Surviving are his widow, sons, and two daughters.
In the last decade Moulton Schools show steady gains under Supt J W Pyland since 1945. The district expanded from 20 to 95 square miles adding seven common districts. Bus transport improved with 550 passenger buses. enrollment rose from 90 to over 500 in public and parochial schools. High schools reorganized into departments and a new cafeteria and band hall were built in 1948.
This article notes the 118th anniversary of the 1836 Douglass-Dougherty massacre on Clark's Creek. An attempt to locate eight victims’ graves last Friday failed as only broken cookware fragments surfaced, with County Attorney Paul C. Boethel, historian, Judge Paul H. Fertsch, Mayor M. T. Bozka, and Publisher Walter Malec present observing the effort.
The Lavaca Little League organized with six civic groups backing the Moulton Bobkatz. Chas Lukovksy elected temporary manager. Wm. Young and Eddie Arndt named coaches. Two teams planned with 18 games, first in June, age 9 to 13, insured players, aligns with national leagues.
Homer Garrison Jr says 65 percent of Texas car owners have had inspections and warns that by April 15 late entries may cause court action. George Busby notes 150000 inspections weekly with no station jams, urging timely arrivals to avoid last minute delays.
Principal speaker at Moultam gymnasium last Wednesday night was Mr. W. J. Harding assistant editor of the Interscholastic Leaguer who spoke to teachers from public schools of Lavaca County. The Lavaca Texas State Teachers Assn met in regular session with delegates chosen to represent the local group at a Beaumont convention in March. President J. W. Pyland reminded the audience of Texas Public School Week and the centennial of Texas public schools. Harding discussed three bills proposed in the March 15 special session to fund teacher pay raises and noted TSTA does not advocate them while urging attention to needs for the regular legislative session.
A large group of area farmers attended a talk on cotton weed control by three Texas A M College specialists at the high school auditorium. County Agent Jack Lindsey introduced the speakers. Fred Elliot described chemical weed killers that control Johnson grass with minimal ground impact and noted higher efficiency than hoeing.
Frankie Cinadr son of Frank Cinadr has been discharged from the Navy after three years. He visited Moulton to see showman Sammy Barta who recently won the L. O. Sturdevant award at the Houston Fat Stock Show and received a $500 registered heifer from Mr. Sturdevant.
Open house at the new Burt Medical and Surgical Clinic is scheduled for Sunday March 7 from 1 to 4 p m. The event invites community members to tour facilities and meet staff.
A new florist shop in Moulton opens featuring flowers and pot plants for all occasions. Mrs Theo Metal, after florist training in Houston, will run the business from her home on Gonzales FM Road with free door prizes Saturday evening. The shop invites the public to visit. hours are all day.
Lavaca County starts its annual Red Cross campaign with a $2885 goal and 1250 members. E W Hoppe of Hallettsville chairs the Lavaca County drive with Willie Novosad as local chair and Bill Schmidt assisting. The theme is Answer the Call Join and Serve.
Sammy Barta of the Moulton Future Farmers of America won the Grand Champion female at the Capital Area Livestock Show in Austin. He also received a Sturdevant award in Houston, and a Registered Jersey Heifer valued at 500 dollars from Mr. Sturdevant. Barta has 17 Grand Champion wins, 8 reserve championships, and 39 blue ribbons, with all Jerseys rated Very Good or higher.
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