Prisons and Schools Financing Tied to Beer Gas and Franchises
Gov Shivers proposes financing for prisons and deaf and dumb schools along with teachers pay raise using business franchises and beer and natural gas revenues. The plan would bring in almost 26 million dollars as the special session begins with Senator Gus Strauss named president pro tem. Eggs and poultry prospects improve with 2 percent rise in laying hens and expanding broiler production, while cheaper feed and modified car inspection rules foretell broad economic shifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shivers
Altgether
Gus Strauss
Hallettsville
Senate
Mrs. Tillie Arnim Buried Here Monday
Funeral services for Mrs Tillie Marie Arnim 76 died in a Baytown hospital were held at Earthman Funeral Home chapel at 9 a m Monday and burial followed at Moulton City Cemetery at 2 30 p m She is survived by two daughters five sisters and other relatives including Miss Olive Arnim of Baytown and Mrs F E Griffin of Houston dead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tillie Marie Arnim
Baytown
Earthman Funeral Home
Moulton City
Paul Staples
A. E. Patterson
E. E. Griffin
Arnim
Olive Arnim
FE. E. Griffin
Houston
Henry Etlinger
Moulton
Frank Koester
Skidmore
R. A. Hudson
O. J. Hill
Austin
Ed Hill
Kyle
Three candidates file for alderman posts in April election
Two city aldermen seek re election Julius Krejci and Emil Jaluska filed candidacies for the April 6 city election. Adolf Petrek filed in place of E A Oehl who has resigned. Remaining aldermen Roy Kotzebue and A F Halliburton will serve another term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julius Krejci
Emil Jaluska
Adolph Petrek
E. A. Oehl
Roy Kotzebue
A. F. Halliburton
5 To 10 Percent Increase In Pigs Expected
The January farm price level rose 2 percent from December but fell 8 percent from January 1953, the University of Texas Bureau of Business Research reports. Wheat farmers seek a strong harvest aided by moisture, storage may be tight if exports stay subdued, and livestock population is expected to rise in 1954 with spring calves exceeding last year’s total by percent.
Ernest Biehunko Guest Of Air Force At Bryan Air Base
Ernest Buddy Biehunko a Texas A M sophomore was chosen from Air Force students for a four day visit to Bryan Air Base as a guest of the Air Base He flew in a T 33 Jet Trainer for an hour and a half and plans to report his experiences to classmates The trip aimed to spark interest in flying and he noted a flight over Moulton He is the son of Mr and Mrs Frank Biehunko Jr of Moulton and brother of Major L T Biehunke He is active in the Industrial Education Club and the Lavaca County A M Club
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buddy” Biehunko
Texas A. & M
Bryan Air Force Base
Air Force
A&m
Ing. Biehunke
Biehunke
Ernest
Frank Biehunko Jr
Moulton
Buddy
L. T. Biehunke
Pacific
Industrial Education Club
Lavaca ‘County
A. & M. College
Quinton Road
Seaman Starkey Returns After Around the World Cruise
The four ships of Destroyer Division 182 completed an around the world cruise returning to Newport Rhode Island. Frank P. Starkey boilerman third class USN son of Mr and Mrs H G Starkey Sr of 112 S Blackwell Pasadena Texas and husband of Willis Findeisen of Moulton accompanied the Ingersoll during the voyage. The division crossed the equator in the South China Sea and visited ports in Singapore Hong Kong Colombo Ceylon Bahrein Island Suez Genoa Barcelona Lisbon and Bermuda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport, R. I
FHTNC
Destroyer Division 182
Ingersoll
Frank P. Starkey
USN
H. G. Starkey, Sr
Blackwell
Pasadena
Texas
Willis Findeisen
Moulton
U. S
Suez Canal
Equator
South China Sea
Royal Order of
Singa
Pore
Hong Kong
Far East
Colombo
Ceylon
Bahrain Island
Middle East
Near East
Suez
Mediterranean Sea
Genoa
Italy
Barcelona
Spain
Lisbon
Portugal
Newport
Bermuda
Starkey
William Findeisen
Dramatic Talent At St Joseph’s School Sun
On Sunday evening March 21 at 7 o clock the eighth grade will present The Clue of the Red Ribbon a three act comedy. Fifth and sixth grades will perform a drill pantomime and polka dance. Admission is a free will donation and a $30 radio will be given away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph's School
Mrs Corbett Houston clubwoman dies after brief illness
Mrs W C Corbett Sr longtime Houston clubwoman and founder of a Tex as family died at Methodist Hospital after a brief illness. She led the Jeffersonian Club and served on the Texas Federation of Women's Clubs hospitality committee. Funeral held at Geo H Lewis & Sons chapel. Burial in Houston. Survived by three daughters a son a sister four grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Corbett Sr
Houston
Texas
Methodist Hospital
Sam B
Lydia E. Moore
Corbett
Moulton
Waugh Drive
Texas Avenue
Fannin Street
William C. Corbett
Corbett and Moore Bank
Texas Federation of Women’s Clubs
Geo. H. Lewis & Sons
Fire destroys brooder house at Raymond Fishbeck farm
Sunday night about 8 45 p m fire destroyed the brooder house and 300 three weeks old chicks at the Raymond Fishbeck farm southeast of town. The origin is unknown. Neighbors and the Moulton Fire Department fought the blaze as wind slackened. The Fishbeck family had just phoned a neighbor about the chicks. The house was heated with sun type lamps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Fishbeck
Moulton
Fishbeck
San Antonio
Vehicles Sideswipe In Slight Accident
Highway Patrolman Wilbert Horstmann issued a ticket last Saturday for failing to yield the right of way. A 1939 Ford Coach driven by Juan Perez and a 1951 Ford Coach driven by Rudolph A. Wenske side swiped as they traveled toward Moulton. Perez turned left without signaling. Additional traffic violations include speeding 75 mph by Marvin C. Fisbeck and 70 mph by Joe L. Drexler, plus a no passing zone violation by Willie R. Rigell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbert Horstmann
Komensky FM
Juan Perez
Moulton
Rudolph A. Wenske
Route 1
Horstman
Wenske
Perez
Marvin C. Fisbeck
Willie R. Rigell
Hallettsville
Joe L. Drexler
Dry Goods Closeout Sale at Papacek's Store
A dry goods closeout sale starts this weekend at Papacek's Store with drastically reduced prices to close out stock. Manager Tommy Hoyer cites quality merchandise and a large ad in this issue highlights the bargains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Papacek
Tommy Hoyer
Pavlicek Attends Ford School In Houston
Albert Pavlicek of Moulton Motor Sales attended a Ford school in Houston last Tuesday and Wednesday. He earned a diploma after completing courses on Ford motors front end and Fordomatic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Pavlicek
Moulton Motor Sales
Ford
Houston
Pavlicek
Ford Motors
Front End
Fordomatic
Research At Gonzales Aims to Solve Broiler Waste Problem
Researchers at the Texas Agricultural Experiment Station near Gonzales test processed poultry offal as a high protein feed for broilers. Feeding trials compare growth with standard rations and antibiotics, aiming to turn a major waste product into a local protein source for about 100,000 weekly birds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gonzales
Texas Broiler
Texas Agricultural Experiment Station
Arthur A. Camp
Mar
Lavaca County Domino Championship Signups Open
Lavaca County residents may register for the Lavaca County Championship Domino Tournament sponsored by the Hallettsville Knights of Columbus. The event is Sunday May 2 at the Hallettsville Recreation Hall. Registration runs March 15 to April 17, limited to 240 players (120 partners) with a $2.50 per player and $5.00 per partner team fee. Only partner entries accepted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lavaca County
Hallettsville
G. H. Gerdes
Moulton Bobkatz Wind Up Another Season
The Moulton Bobkatz conclude another season with several unexpected victories and losses under Coach Reuben Jodiec. Team members listed include George Svatk, Leroy Kloesel, Arnold Kleihge, Kerwyn Pietsch, James Hoepfl, Wayne Kuhen, James Freytag, Bennie Bohuslav, Julius Belicek, Harvey Barta, Larry Maresh, Julius Simper, Eugene Rothbauer, Fr Sedlar, Charles Dullye, Gordon Hildebrandt, Larry Dullye, Sammy Barta. not pictured Vestine Muehlstein and Victor Ellinghausen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton Bobkatz
Reuben Jodiec
George Svatek
Leroy Kloesel
Mgr
Arnold Kleihege
Kerwyn Pietsch
Jodiec
James Hoepfl
Wayne Kuhen
James Freytag
Bennie Bohuslav
Julius Belicek
Harvey Barta
Lar
Ry Maresh
Julius Simper
Eugene Rothbauer
Fr. Sedlar
Charles Dullye
Gordon Hildebrandt
Larry Dullye
Sammy Barta
Vestine Muehlstein
Victor Ellinghausen
Over 300 hear Culp Krueger at Legion barbecue
A large crowd at the VFW Hall celebrated the 35th anniversary of the American Legion and heard Culp Krueger of KULP El Campo speak on community roots and the need for disaster committees. Ninth District Commander Pierce praised the post and Auxiliary President Mrs. Miculka outlined future plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
VFW
American Legion
Geier- Merrem Post 392
William Miculka
Ninth District
Ray ‘‘Buck" Pierce
el Campo
Culp Krueger
KULP
Moulton
Car
Legion
Pierce
Auxiliary
Legion Post
Car Burns 1953 Ford on Rural Road Near Komensky
A 1953 Ford was destroyed by fire on a rural road near Komensky last week after the driver abandoned the vehicle. The next morning the sheltering flames left only charred remains, which were towed by Moulton Motor Sales to their garage. The owner is a Port Lavaca man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Komensky
Moulton Motor Sales Company
Port Lavaca
Moulton Girls Take Second in Spring Branch Volleyball Tourney
Moulton volleyball girls earned second place at the Spring Branch Tournament after defeating Missouri City and Spring Branch B before losing to Spring Branch A in the final. Final match pitted Spring Branch A against La Grange. Moulton's lineup included Darisek Kalisek Findeisen Lockstedt Wachtendorf Michalec Cervenka Machart Hanslik Zatopek with coach Norman Stradtman and Lillie Ann Darilek named All Tourney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton
Missouri City
Dickenson
Sp. Branch
la Grange
Lillie Darisek
Georgia Kalisek
Iva Jo Findeisen
Jo Ann Lockstedt
Kaylene Wachtendorf
Annette Michalec
Georgia Cervenka
Eunice Machart
Adella Hanslik
Dolores Zatopek
Norman Stradtman
Lillie Ann Darilek
Pre-Measurement Service for Cotton Land Available Now
Farmers may request pre measurement of cotton land before planting by submitting a request and deposit with the county A S C office. Cost is 5 dollars per farm plus 2 dollars per plot over one, with final request date April 15. Farmers may release allotment acres but history remains. old grower eligibility requires some planting in 1951 allotment. Final release date March 19 1954 and reapportionment deadline April 2 1954 per Edgar Freytag Lavaca County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.S.C
Edgar Freytag
Lavaca Co. A.S.C
Lavaca Delegates To Attend State Teachers Convention
Lavaca County delegates join 35 hundred teachers and school administrators converging on Beaumont March 18 to 20 for the Texas State Teachers Association district convention. Educators from 29 counties will hear leading scholars, with many area schools closing March 19 to permit attendance. Lavaca attendees include Joyce Bednar Shiner Selma Atkinson Moulton Ruby Thompson Hallettsville Lorene Miculka Wied and J W Pylant Lavaca county unit president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lavaca County
Beaumont
Texas State Teachers Association
A. W. Shannon
Texas
Austin
Brazoria
Brazos
Calhoun
Chambers
Colorado
DeWitt
Fort Bend
Galveston
Grimes
Hardin
Harris
Jackson
Jasper
Jefferson
Lavaca
Liberty
Matagorda
Montgomery
Newton
Orange
Polk
San Jacinto
Trinity
Tyler
Victoria
Walker
Waller
Wharton
Joyce Bednar
Shiner
Selma Atkinson
Moulton
Ruby Thompson
Hallettsville
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Tillie Arnim
Ernest Biehunko
Bryan Air Base
Biehunko
Seaman Starkey
Panama Canal
Yokosuka
Japan
Korea
Inchon
Sasho
St. Jos
Sun
Brooder
Bobkatz
Lexie Marie
Etlinger
Patsy Orts
Susie Fehrenkamp
Photo
Raab Studio
Dist
Ray Pierce
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