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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1955
Page
1
The piece notes growing interest in uranium prospects near Karnes and Gonzales counties with Geiger counters in use and reports of possible indications near Gonzales. Stresses potential tax needs if new services demand funding and cites a special St Marys University uranium course drawing 1,000 attendees.
Texas pine stumps are a source of oils resins and more with over 170 products derived. The Humble Company program Texas in Review will feature how stumps are gathered and used along with films on a citizenship and career conference in Longview a Border Olympics in Laredo and a San Antonio style show.
Sammy Barta began his dairy career in 1951 by buying Masterman Dawn of L. H. with a Houston Fat Stock Show certificate. He has earned 26 blue ribbons across Texas cities and won the 1954 L. O. Sturdivant award a $500 Jersey heifer for top showmanship. The heifer, now aged, remains a centerpiece in his story.
The earnings base for Social Security increases to 4200 a year in 1955 with monthly benefits rising to 108.50 at the maximum. Employers and employees each continue a 2 percent payroll levy up to 4200, self employed pay 3 percent, and the minimum retired worker or survivor benefit remains 30 a month while family benefits range from 30 to 200 depending on earnings and dependents.
Work began last week on a prefabricated building by Whitmeyer Industries Inc. south of Wallis. The new structure will house a firm that will manufacture rubber waste containers, according to F B Potter secretary treasurer of the industries.
Committees met at Pundt's Cafe to finalize plans for a two day Project Show on April 20 and 21. The parade is set for the first day afternoon with prizes for livestock exhibits by FFA and 4 H, best floats, and card games. The event closes Thursday night with street attractions. parade entries contact Edward Darilek.
Veterans Administration urges new Korea era veterans to prepare personal date books with key deadlines. Special insurance requires first premium within 120 days after discharge. GI Bill training must start within three years and finish by eight years after discharge under rules. GI loan deadline is January 31 1965.
Yoakum Canning Plant aims to secure 600 to 1000 acres this year for purple hull and blackeyed peas and tomatoes. A. F. Taormina and Delton Ashley urge landowners to sign up via phone 26 to enable a profitable local canning operation with $65 per ton peas and potential labor support from the valley.
The 27th annual conference of the 11th District Texas Congress of Parents and Teachers will be held in Freeport March 30 and 31. District 13 counties will participate under the theme Better homes better schools better communities and richer dividends for every child with Mrs. H. F. Rayner of ten serving as president.
Red Cross campaign chairman W. H. Hohit announces a three day drive this week with residential canvassing Wednesday and business district collection Thursday and Friday. County quota is $2890 with a minimum dollar required for membership. Contributions may be left at the train depot or the bank.
The Moulton Independent School District votes for school trustees on April 5. No new candidates filed. Board members include Louis Isch as president, G. G. Fisk, Ed Mikes, Wm. Novosad, Julius Jasek, Lee Jarosek, and Wm. J. Meyer.
Senator Strauss recounts district help with Veterans Land Board and legal services. He cites a House bill doubling driver license fees to two dollars for two years to fund 200 more highway patrols. He also mentions an oil and gas committee hearing on a uranium minerals bill and a feed mills law revision, with opposition from small independent dealers.
County Health Officer Dr C T Dufner announced a Salk polio vaccination program for first and second graders to be offered in April. The voluntary program requires parental request, with each child receiving three shots one week apart. no date is set yet. The plan mirrors a Houston effort and includes Gonzales County.
Moulton took top honors at the District Meet held at Shiner High School on Saturday March 12. The grade school volleyball team won first place by defeating Moravia 2–0, with earlier wins over Shiner and Hallettsville to reach the final. The grade school playground ball team finished second after a 14–15 loss to Shiner. The senior grade playground team won first by beating Flatonia after previous wins over Shiner. Meet events continue March 25 and 26.
In a Texas seasonal agriculture review, William S. Lowe Jr. cautions it is too early to declare a wet cycle returning. Livestock marketings fell after rains raised hopes for spring grazing, with supplemental feeding keeping cattle in fair to good condition. January farm cash income reached 153.26 million dollars, up 10 percent from the prior year.
James Freytag and Margie Kouba were crowned King and Queen at Moulton High School in a coronation ceremony in the Moulton Gymnasium. The royal court included several duchesses and counts with escort pairs, and guests were entertained by student performances led by principal Edward F. Kainer.
The Sinclair Farm Show invites the public to the VFW Hall on Wednesday March 23. The event starts at 8 p m with movies and prizes and features C C Otts the Sinclair marketer inviting families to attend.
The Lone Star Brass Band once popular in the turn of the century area is pictured as it appeared 53 years ago. Charles Koester recalls playing for $5 and uniforms soaked with sweat while the group took part in cornerstone layings for the Hallettsville courthouse and the Sam & Will Moore Institute.
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