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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1954
Page
1
A mixed outlook recalls rising construction activity in parts of the country while many farmers face drought and soil moisture shortages. West Texas reports grazing stress and migration of families, as state leaders push for a sales or income tax to fund teacher pay raises amid a looming tax deadline.
Funeral services for Mrs. Matous Prasek aged 88 were held from Ku Ben a Funeral Home and at St Marys Catholic Church Hallettsville. She was born in Czechoslovakia December 27 1865 and married Mareus Prasek in Praha in 1888. Surviving are five sons three daughters and many grandchildren and great grandchildren.
The St Josephs CYO held its regular meeting on Monday March 8 at 7 45 p.m. in the parish hall. Father John Matocha opened with a prayer and members planned confessions for March 10 and discussed a future play. The meeting closed with a prayer by the spiritual director.
Jerry Kubenka of Moulton recognized by Lavaca Soil Conservation District for transforming 64 acres near Moulton into a productive dairy and mixed farm. He terraced heavily, planted legumes, improved pastures, and boosted corn yields from 9 to 60 bushels per acre while growing a 32 cow dairy herd and diversifying with poultry swine cotton and corn.
Plans for the annual Easter picnic were mapped at the regular VFW meeting held at the Hall on Sunday March 7. Committees were appointed and the dining room added recently will be painted and well ventilated for public comfort. New officers were elected for the year including Eugene Hinci Commander Albert Pavlicek Senior Vice Commander Edgar Keil Jr Vice Commander and Jodie Meiserschleager Adj. Also noted was a visit by Department Commander Juston Morrow at a membership stew at the VFW Hall.
Farmers with a cotton acreage allotment who do not plan to plant cotton in 1954 may release all or part of their allotment for 1954 or permanently. Applications are at the county office. final release date is March 1954. Requests for additional acreage from released land must be filed by April 2, 1954. Edgar Freytag, Lavaca County ASC chairman notes that releasing unused acres preserves farm history and helps other county farms by redistributing the lands.
Mr. W. L. Gibson living northwest of Moulton found his fourth weather instrument. The first balloon was found in 1943 and the last three were discovered in the three years ending 1952. All balloons were launched from the San Antonio station and were found within half a mile of each other.
The Geier Merrem Post of Moulton plans a noon membership barbecue at the VFW Hall for members families and prospective members to mark the 35th anniversary. District Commander Ray A Buck Pierce of El Campo will speak as the Ninth District launches a telethon style membership drive through March 19 with visits and calls by Legion officials.
Moulton Lions Club will sponsor the FFA Fat Stock Show at the Lions Recreational Field on April 7. The event will highlight breeding stock with calves hogs and other livestock. Prizes will be funded by local businesses and organizations, with no sale during the show. A film from Hallettsville showcased the Lions home for crippled children in Kerrville aiding underprivileged youths.
Henry Charles Meyer 82 died early Friday March 5 at daughter Mrs August Zikhur’s home in El Campo. Born July 2 1871 in Freisburg he married Louise Priesmeyer in 1899, lived on a Moulton farm, moved to El Campo in 1915, retired after wife’s 1935 death. Funeral March 6 at Triska Funeral Home with Rev Edwin Lampe, burial Garden of Memories. Survived by daughters Louise Key and Mathilda Zikuhr, four brothers, a sister, nine grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
Msgr. Joseph A. Pustka of Saint Joseph's Yoakum is officially appointed to Plum and Hostyn Parishes near La Grange effective March 10. He exchanges roles with Rev. Edward Jansky who currently leads Plum and Hostyn.
Hallettsville hosts the 1st annual Knights of Columbus Lavaca Co Championship Domino Tournament on May 2 at 10:00 AM in the Recreation Hall. Entries due March 15 to April 17, 2.50 dollars per partner, 240 players max, whites only, La Vaca County residents, double elimination format.
The Yoakum Internal Revenue office will be open Saturday March 13 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in addition to regular work days. John E. Bartlett from the Internal Revenue Director's Office says the extended hours help those unable to come at other times and extend service during the income tax filing period.
Dennis Ermis was struck in the face by a ball during a game at A. and M. last week Wednesday, breaking his nose. He received hospital treatment and is reported to be getting along fine. He is the son of Mrs. Ad. Ermis of Moulton.
A Moulton veteran recently back from Germany was shot and killed near Gonzales after a minor car crash involving Verness Waller, 29, of Port Lavaca. Waller faces murder charges in the death of Alvin Grasse, 23, of Old Moulton following an argument at the scene and Grasse reaching for a rifle. Sheriff McGinty noted the shooting occurred five miles east of Gonzales on the Moulton FM Road as Grasse backed from the other car with a .22 rifle and Waller fired with a .41 caliber six shooter. Grasse’s weapon was found in his car. Waller reportedly had been drinking and had been asked to leave a Gonzales beer joint earlier.
County Judge Paul H. Fertsch was notified by the Texas Highway Department that Lavaca County bridges on Farm to Market Road No. 532 from Moulton east to Komensky will be replaced or widened. Four of the current bridges will become new and wider structures.
Pictured barber Edward James Hajek son of Mr and Mrs Edward EB Hajek of Shiner Rt 3 gives his first haircut at Jerry's Barber Shop after graduating from Lewis Barber College San Antonio March 2. The incident involved Rev John Matocha who appeared uninjured Edward James took a barber job at Carver Good's Barber Shop in Edna this Wednesday.
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