Moulton Chamber hears Bell Telephone plan and map talk
The Moulton Chamber of Commerce met at the high school auditorium with Weldon L. Knape presiding. Bell Telephone representatives Hornbuckle Powers and Mr. Reed explained the need for a dial system costing about 57 thousand dollars and a rate increase as present rates date to 1920. Ballots will choose new board directors for the coming year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton Chamber of Commerce
Weldon L. Knape
Elo C. Fehrenkamp
Floyd Reed
Southwestern Bell Telephone Company
Reed
Hornbuckle
Mr.Powers
Telephone Company
Board of Directors
William Mioulka
Malvin Merriem
Willie Novosad
Lions Club Sponsors Red Cross Drive for Moulton
Washington congressman Thompson heads protest at House Agriculture Committee over foreign farm labor program costs. He cites farm workers rights and opposes government meddling while noting peanut bill gains for Ninth District. Moulton Lions Club plans drive with $450 quota and premiums for livestock show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions Club
Red Cross
Washington
Clark W. Thompson
Department of Agriculture
House Agriculture Committee
Thompson
Agriculture Committee
Joint Committee On Defense Production
Michael V. DiSalle
Charles
Oehl
Kotzebue
William Lee Young
Joe Vanham
Ad. Petrek
J. L. Meyer
Moulton
Band of America on NBC Monday Nights
A reader learns about U S land area and farming, plus a note about the Band of America airing on NBC at 8 30 PM Mondays. The Moulton Fire Department will host the Guadalupe Firemen's Association semi annual convention on Sunday April 8 with hundreds of delegates expected and a warm Moulton welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Moulton
Moulton Fire Department
Guadalupe Firemen’s Association
Moulfons
Boy Scouts Collect Waste Paper Campaign
The Moulton Boy Scout Troop 221 with sponsor Moulton Lions Club launches a paper gathering drive due to paper shortages. Scoutmaster Lad Hruska asks residents to give old newspapers and magazines for pickup, with bundles left out for trucks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton Boy Scout Troop
No. 221
Moulton Lions Club
Lad Hruska
Easter Picnic in Moulton Includes Egg Hunt and Band Concert
The Veterans of Foreign Wars host an Easter Picnic in Moulton next Sunday with dinner and supper served. An Easter Egg Hunt starts at 2 30 pm, sponsored by VFW Post Legion Post and Lions Club. The Shiner and Moulton high school bands perform at 3 pm followed by a dance. All are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Moulton
VFW Post
The
Legion Post
Lions Club
Shiner
August Neak Buried Saturday in Breslau Church
August Neak a former resident of this community died at Huth Memorial Hospital Yoakum Thursday March 15 at 5 35 PM Funeral services were held at Breslau Lutheran Church Saturday March 17 with burial in Breslau Cemetery Rev K Windecker of Moulton officiating He was born in Germany June 2 1879 and died at age 71 years 9 months 13 days He came to Texas in 1881 and settled in Lavaca County He married Anna Moeller in 1910 and lived in Yoakum about two years ago Surviving are his wife two brothers Otto Noak of Moulton and Ernest Noak of LaGrange and one stepbrother Joe Torkovsky of Breslau
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
August Neak
Huth Memorial Hospital
Yoakum
Breslau Lutheran Church
Breslau
K. Windecker
Moulton
Mr. Noah
Germany
Texas
Lavaca
Anna Moeller
Otto Noak
Ernest Noak
LaGrange
Joe Torkovsky
Moulton Businesses Close Early for Good Friday
The local Chamber of Commerce designates Friday afternoon as a holiday. A majority of Moulton's business houses will close at 12:00 noon and stay closed for the rest of the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Moulton Business House
Julius Hanslik Enlists in Navy
Julius Peter Hanslik age 20 son of Mr and Mrs Pete Hanslik Route 1 Moulton Texas enlisted in the U S Navy on March 8 1951 announced by Roman E Hanak Recruiter in Charge Victoria Texas He is now at the U S Naval Training Center San Diego undergoing recruit training Chief Hanak says enlistments remain open at Victoria Station and urges volunteers to apply soon via Moulton contact or Victoria Recruiting Station
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julius Peter Hanslik
Pete Hanslik
Route 1
Moulton
Texas
U. S. Navy
Roman E. Hanak
Victoria
Julius
U. S. Naval Training Center
San Diego
California
Hanak
Navy
Oak Grove PTA Plans Easter Egg Hunt
The Oak Grove PTA held its regular meeting on Thursday night March 15 with large attendance. Plans were made for an Easter Egg hunt for the school children. The next meeting is set for Friday night May 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak Grove P.T. A
Birthday Celebration for Mrs Pilat at Home
A March 11 birthday party honoring Mrs. Pilat was held at Mr. and Mrs. Edward Pilat’s home. A delicious dinner was served and enjoyed by all. Distinct guests included Mr. and Mrs. Henry Zissa and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Godfrey Berkovsky and sons, Shiner, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Jurial and daughters, Mr. and Mrs. James Jurial of Floresville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Pilat
Pilat
Henry Zissa
Godfrey Berkovsky
Shiner
Edward Jurial
James Jurial
Floresville
Rudy Darileks Have a Baby Boy Henry Lee Born in Houston
Mr and Mrs Rudy Darilek of Houston announce the birth of a seven pound baby boy named Henry Lee at Hermann Hospital on Friday March 9 at 6 30 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rudy Darilek
Houston
New Hermann Hospital
Henry Lee
Changes in Status Must Be Reported to Draft Boards in Texas
Brigadier General Paul Wakefield reminds all registered men in Texas to report any change in status to their local draft boards. Changes include address, marital status, dependents, job, physical condition, student status, reserve or National Guard entry, or attempts and rejections by the armed forces. All reports must be signed by the individual.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas
Paul L. Wakefield
Selective Service
Wakefield
Armed Forces
National Guard
Army
Navy
Air Force
Armed Services
Health Officer Warns Cleanliness Key to Public Health
State Health Officer Dr. Geo W. Cox urges citizens to cooperate with neighbors and authorities to prevent unsightly garbage and health hazards. He stresses proper storage in water tight metal receptacles and responsible disposal to avoid disease vectors and odors. The State Health Department and County Health Units offer aid in solving waste problems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Geo. W. Cox
Freytag Family Welcomes Daughter Jenifer
Mr and Mrs Daniel Freytag of Flatonia welcome daughter Jenifer born at Dr Hugo J Strieder Hospital Moulton on Saturday March 10 The baby weighs eight pounds thirteen ounces The Freytags now have two daughters Mrs Freytag is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Joe Michalec of near Moulton and sister to Mrs Albert Pavlicek of Moulton
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Freytag
Flatonia
Hugo J. Strieder
Moulton
Jenifer
Freytags
Freytag
Joe Michalec
Albert Pavlicek
Home Demonstration Club Meeting Notes March
The Scotts Home Demonstration Club met with Mrs. Joe Haas on Friday March 9 with thirteen members and five visitors. Mrs. Harry Maeker led the business session and delegates reported Fayette County will soon have an agent again with Mrs. B J Lukenbach of La Grange to take the work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scotts Home
Joe Haas
Harry Maeker
Council
Sam Meyer
Fayette County
B. J. Lukenbach
la Grange
Leona Merrem
Theo Motel
Moulton
W.K. Richter
Wm. Miculka
K. Windecker
Wm. Eilert
Paul Green
Tom Beale
Fred Wiedemann
Rudy Wiedemann
Rudy Pavlas
Lee Roy Best
A. G. Wiseman
Herman Harsch
Leslie Haas
Lestie Haas
State senator notes early passage of budget bills and road funding debate
Senator Gus Strauss reports new local bills, a four fifths rule for introductions, and a Senate finance committee that met long into the night to review appropriation bills. He highlights rural road funding battles, soil conservation restorations, and transferring predatory animal control to A and M College for efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gus Strauss
Hallettsville
Senate Finance Committee
Keith Kelly
Fort Worth
Tynan
San Antonio
Us Country Boys
Livestock Sanitary Commission
A. & M. College
Senate
House
Department of Public Safety
Thompson Couple Spending Faster Holidays in Galveston
Representative and Mrs. Clark W. Thompson are visiting Galveston for the Faster holidays. Rep Thompson plans to return to Washington on April 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark W. Thompson
Galveston
Rep. Thompson
Washington
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Moulton C. of C
Moulton High School
Eagle
Texas Highway Department
Salt Lake City
W. H. Pundt
of the
Band of America
National Broadcasting System
BOY Scouts
Julius Hanslik
Oak Grove Pta
Rudy Darileks
Strauss
Daniel Freytags
Daugher
Bullock
Colorado City
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