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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1955
Page
1
An article from Hallettsville notes an auxiliary VFW post forming in Moulton and praises active local veterans groups. It discusses civic organizing, cotton policy debates, House Bill 20 on Trinity River Authority, and Houston’s water supply concerns, highlighting regional economic shifts and industry growth.
A resident notes the installation of a home telephone with the number 32289 under Deputy Sheriff Willie EK Kortwig. The address is Rt. 1 in Moulton.
Lunch at the City Office on Saturday March 26 from 2 to 5 pm features coffee cake doughnuts sandwiches sold and served by the Scott's Home Demonstration Club.
Correction. the Senior boys playground ball team won third place after beating Hallettsville and then losing to Shiner. The Senior girls won first place in volleyball by defeating Shiner two games to none in the finals after earlier wins over Flatonia and Moravia. The Junior high team won first by beating Flatonia in the final rounds.
Edna-Melvin Koester 32, Ganado oil field worker and farmer, is free on 1000 bond after shooting his brother in law Charlie Richter 50 in a Ganado tavern last week. Richter in critical condition at Mauritz Memorial Hospital. Deputy Bennie Matcek and Constable Dan Hamons arrested Koester at the tavern. The argument reportedly over a family will.
Frank Beran attended General Motors Training Center in Houston to learn advanced automotive service techniques for Joe's Chevrolet Sales. He selected the new product course on 1955 Chevrolet features such as V8 engine, Powerglide, power steering, power brakes, overdrive, and suspension. Joe Kubenka Jr. stated the training aimed to improve customer service through updated skills.
East Texas farmers say the outlook is poor and many will skip planting tomatoes. A large Rio Grande Valley late crop threatens East Texas prices this spring, with last year’s overlap dropping prices to three cents per pound. Lavaca County prices fell to 14 cents and many growers quit.
Victoria College sophomore George Gillar, from Hallettsville, earned two silvers and a fourth to help the Victoria Pirates win the Border Olympics. He scored 7 of the team’s 65 points, placing second in 220 yard low hurdles and broad jump and fourth in 120 yard high hurdles. The Pirates head to Brenham March 26 for the Blinn Relays.
Charles Dullye, 19, son of Mr and Mrs Victor Dullye of Rt 1 Shiner, completes Air Force basic training at Lackland AFB San Antonio. The training prepares him for Air Force technical schooling and specialized work. Dullye is a Moulton High School graduate.
Brigadier Gen. Paul L. Wakefield states the Texas April draft quota is 432 men, part of a national 8,000 man quota. The state draft headquarters will divide this among 137 draft boards and mail notices to registrants.
Col. Homer Garrison Jr of the Texas Dept. of Public Safety says about one third of Texas car owners have not complied and must get inspections within a month. Texas Highway Patrol Chief W. J. Elliott warns enforcement begins April 16 for cars without 1955 inspection stickers.
A strong cold front brought thunder showers and rainfall in Moulton with reports of about half an inch and up to 0.95 inch. The weather caused minor corn damage mainly from the night north wind, with temperatures not reducing severely.
Robert James Butschek of Moulton Rt. 1 has been designated a distinguished student for the fall semester of 1954 at Texas A and M College. Criteria include a high grade ratio and academic achievement as listed by the college records.
Senator Strauss notes 365 Senate bills covering many topics including a constitutional amendment to permit state advertising and a bill to criminalize dog theft. The Senate also considers independent audits for counties and a tuition levy proposal for state colleges. He remarks on student visits to the Legislature.
College Station reports F Z Beanblossom extension poultry marketing specialist advises egg producers selling at or above current prices to proceed with normal pullet replacements. Market conditions favor efficient producers, with culling last fall and winter reducing pullet numbers. Egg production in January hit records in most regions, and spring surpluses are expected to be high though slightly smaller than last year.
Wagner's Dry Goods plans moving its entire stock into the remodeled building next door, the former Papacek grocery. The Fehrenkamp estate sold the building, now being repainted and shelved. Move should finish by the first of the month with a grand opening to follow.
A Yoakum gathering lists attendees for a Sunday meeting with Mesdames August Etlinger Henry Seiden berger Herman Hanslik and Herman Kurtz present on Saturday and Mesdames Ad Migl Edgar Freytag Joe Heger and Frank Kouba at Sunday sessions.
Texas Game and Fish officials say spring migration of Whooping Cranes remains a focus as twenty-one birds from the Aransas Refuge area near Blackjack Peninsula were tracked. Observers note four moved to Matagorda Island while overall crane numbers stay tiny and fragile.
The regular Moulton Farm Bureau meeting previously set for March 24 is postponed to March 31. The meeting will be at the VFW Hall with the president announcing the change.
The chair man Edward Darilek announced classifications for the 2 day Project Show parade to be held April 20 21 with awards in Organizations Commercial Children Entries Horseback Riders and Novelty floats The parade starts at 3 p m on Wednesday April 20 and local businesses will close to aid participation.
The project extends the parking area by leveling and paving a section along the railroad. The Chamber of Commerce previously paved part of the area while dirt from the southern town location is removed. The upgraded space will serve a more useful purpose for motorists.
Mr. John Bartlett of the local Internal Revenue office urged individual income tax filers to ensure returns follow 1954 Form 1040 or 1040 A instructions. Review for accuracy, sign joint returns, attach W 2 forms, and indicate any overpayment refund or credit only if required.
Tickets for the Chamber of Commerce banquet on April 27 are available from ticket committee members including Edwin Darilek and W H Pundt. Mayor Pundt is organizing a speaker, with names to be provided. plan to attend this annual event. Chicken barbecue will be served and tickets cost 1.25 dollars.
Funeral services for Otto Thuemler age 62 were held Tuesday morning at Hostyn Catholic Church with interment in Hostyn Cemetery. He died Sunday night in Weimar and was the youngest brother of Mrs. E Janszen of Moulton.
New officers were elected to lead the Moulton Veterans of Foreign Wars after last Sunday's vote. CF Sebnaca of Aust Post Commander replaced Gene Hinck, with Albert Pavlicek and Roman Dietschke as Senior and Junior Vice Commanders. Installation is set for April 3, and delegates for the Runge convention will be chosen at the meeting. The post earned national recognition as the first in the nation to meet its membership quota. The Easter picnic is planned for April 10 at the hall.
The Red Cross drive total is reported at 270.92 dollars as stated by campaign chairman W. H. Hohit. Organizations and individuals still owing are urged to contribute promptly so the drive can close. Workers and groups are commended for their assistance.
Local public school students and teachers joined a Red Cross drive ending March 18. Total collected was $17.74 with labeled distributions across grades from 1 to 12, totaling the amount in a compact classroom campaign.
Photo shows members in the Lone Star Brass Band of Novohrad around 1908. In the first row are Joe, Kiam Pavlas, and Felix Ra Darilek, with ongoing lineup changes noted as typical for bands of the era.
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