Lavaca County sets crop goals and election reminders
State committee lists Lavaca County crop targets including 55 000 acres cotton 45 000 corn and 20 000 sorghum and urges farmers to plant to meet goals. Voters are reminded precinct convention May 3 the city election April 1 and school trustees April 5 plus FFA 4 H livestock show April 2. General Eisenhower would win if a nonpartisan primary were held today.
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Dwight D. Eisenhower
Union
State Agricultural Mobilization Committee
Lavaca County
Kefauver to Speak in Houston After Primary Victory
U. S. Senator Estes Kefauver of Tennessee who scored a decisive K O over President Truman in the New Hampshire primary will speak in Houston April 15. Sixteen of the 48 states are now holding primaries as the nation moves toward unified choice of national standard bearers. President Truman vacationing in Florida will address the Jefferson Jackson Day dinner in Washington March 29 amid expectations of a political announcement.
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U. S
Estes Kefauver
Tennessee
K.O
Truman
New Hampshire
Houston
Florida
Washington
City’s street program praised to spur further progress
When the city completes the ongoing street improvement plan, Moulton will have its best roads yet. The article urges continued good work and offers praise to the city fathers to spur greater efforts.
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Moulton
Eisenhower Not Planning Return to Campaign Soon
Reports from abroad indicate General Eisenhower does not plan to come home soon to actively campaign for the Republican nomination. His strong showing in New Hampshire and Minnesota upsets the field of rival aspirants.
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Dwight D. Eisenhower
Eisenhower
New Hampshire
Minnesota
Regional unrest prompts calls for focused democratic reform
The piece notes several Latin American nations have overthrown democratic governments and now live under dictators. It argues that efforts to teach democracy abroad should shift to improving governance domestically.
Presidential candidates on foreign aid and tidelands in Texas
Voters ask where aspirants stand on President Trumans foreign aid program and the Texas tidelands issue. The tide lands could be worth hundreds of millions for Texas schools, and the public wants clear positions from the candidates.
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Truman
Four Corners
Texas
Tidelands
Knights of Columbus Set Degrees in Shiner Sunday
Knights of Columbus plan a full day program at Shiner Catholic Gym on Sunday March 30. Sir Knights and candidates assemble at 7 15 a m for procession to the church at 8 a m for Mass and Holy Communion followed by Confession in two sessions. A 1 00 p m start for degree work with candidates at 12 30 p m prep and 12 45 p m for all members. A barbecue chicken supper at Legion Park will conclude the day with tickets provided to candidates.
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Knights of Columbus
Shiner Catholic
Sir Knights
Legion Park
Shiner
May Draft Call Set For 19000 Men
The defense department issued a May draft call for 19 000 men with 15 000 for the Army and 4 000 for the Marine Corps. This brings the total drafted or called to 9 134 430 since selective service resumed in September 1950.
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Washington
Defense Department
Army
Marine Corps
Firemen To Meet In Goliad
The Guadalupe Valley Firemen Association will hold its spring district convention in Goliad on Sunday April 20. The Moulton Fire Department is a member of the association. Six attempts to gain statehood were made by Utah before it finally succeeded on January 4 1896. Admission was repeatedly refused because of polygamous practices.
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Guadalupe Valley Firemen’s Association
Goliad
Moulton
Utah
C. of C Discusses Plans for Hospital in Moulton
The Moulton Chamber of Commerce urged support for a proposed community hospital. A committee will estimate construction and operating costs as the town lacks a resident physician and hospital facilities.
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Moulton
Moulton Lions Hold Regular Meeting and Elections
The Moulton Lions Club met on Thursday March 20 with 18 members present. Ludwig Freytag of Hull Texas attended as guest. Officers elected include A F Halliburton president J W Pyland first vice president W Knape second vice president J H Vanham third vice president R L Kotze bee secretary G G Fisbeck treasurer Carl Smith lion tamer J L Meyer tail twister Dr M M Wagner and Frank Meyer first year directors Wm J Meyer and Frank Bie hunke Jr second year directors. The club invited to attend Hallettsville Lions Club charter anniversary on April 3. President Wm Lee Young announced entries for the annual Livestock Project Show to be held April 2 including four calves 16 F F A hogs 5 4 H hogs 7 chapter owned F F A gilts several privately owned gilts 5 sheep and 2 dairy heifers.
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Moulton Lions Club
Ludwig Freytag
Hull
Texas
America
A. F. Halliburton
J. W. Pyland
W. Knape
J. H. Vanham
R. L. Kotzebue
G. G. Fisbeck
Carl Smith
J. L. Meyer
M. M. Wagner
Frank Meyer
Wm. J. Meyer
Frank Biehunke Jr
Hallettsville Lions Club
Wm. Lee Young
The
Lions Club
F.F.A
Lavaca PMA Receives Telegram on 1952 Peanut Bill Change
Lavaca County PMA reports a telegram from B F Vance chairman State PMA Committee College Station stating Congress passed a bill applicable to 1952 crop peanuts repealing oil provision of Act. A J Peters administrative officer says producers will be notified when formal notice instructions are received.
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Lavaca County
PMA
B. F. Vance
State
College Station
Congress
A. J. Peters
Farmers Meet In Hallettsville On Black-eye Peas
Farmers urged to attend a county wide meeting at the Hallettsville Court House Friday night March 28 starting 8 00. Eagle Pass Foods Corp Port Lavaca guarantees 70 per ton for black eye peas delivered to Port Lavaca plant.
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Hallettsville
Eagle Pass Foods Corp. Ince
Port Lavaca
Court House
Texas
Fat Stock Show at Moulton Lions Club Grounds
The FFA Chapter and 4-H Club Livestock Project show will be staged at the Lions Club grounds in Moulton on Wednesday April 2. Judging begins at 10:00 A M and awards are announced at 2:00 P M. Public welcome to attend.
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F.F.A
Lions Club
Moulton
It's A Girl In Moulton A. A. Buxkemper announces
Mr and Mrs Alfred A Buxkemper of Moulton announce the birth of a seven pound daughter at Shiner Hospital on Friday March 14 The mother is Marie Kouba daughter of Mr and Mrs Jim Kouba of Moulton
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Alfred A. Buxkemper
Moulton
Shiner’ Hospital
Marie Kouba
Jim Kouba
VEW Easter Picnic Plans Set for April 13
The Moulton VFW announces its Easter Picnic on Sunday April 13 featuring a chicken barbecue dinner followed by music from the Moulton Community Band radio broadcast an Easter Egg Hunt for children up to 12 years a combined Shiner and Moulton High School Bands concert and an Ad Migl orchestra dance after supper.
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Moulton Vfw
Moulton
Shiner
Ad. Migl
Mrs Sedlmeyer Buried at Flatonia
Mrs J J Sedlmeyer of Shiner died suddenly Tuesday March 18 while visiting relatives in Schulenburg Funeral services were held at the Methodist Church in Shiner Thursday March 20 with burial in Flatonia City Cemetery She is survived by her husband parents A Albrecht of Flatonia two stepsons Lee Sedimeyer of Shiner and Joe Sedimeyer of Yoakum a stepdaughter Ann Sedimeyer of San Antonio and several brothers and sisters
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J. J. Sedlmeyer
Shiner
Schulenburg
Flatonia City
A. Albrecht
Flatonia
Lee Sedimeyer
Joe Sedimeyer
Yoakum
Ann Sedimeyer
San Antonio
Thompson seeks to restore Texas Extension funds
Congressman Clark W Thompson introduces legislation to restore about 200000 in Extension Service funds for Texas. The change would maintain salaries for county agricultural and home demonstration agents and preserve 4-H programs, with action referred to the House Agriculture Committee for quick consideration.
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Texas
Clark W. Thompson
Congress
Agriculture Department
Thompson
House Agriculture Committee
Agricultur Committee
Charles F. Brannan
Gus F. Geissler
Soil Conservation Service
Eisenhower Club appoints Lavaca County rancher chairman
James Robert Ragsdale of Lavaca County was named chairman of the Eisenhower Club and will establish the group’s office at Hallettsville.
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James Robert Ragsdale
Lavaca County
Eisenhower Club
Hallettsville
Plans Under Way For School Jubilee
The Moulton Public Schools plan a fiftieth anniversary home coming on Sunday April 27. All graduates teachers school board members and friends of education are invited to participate. Alumni from other areas are expected to return home for the event with committees ready to greet visitors on campus after dinner. The Moulton Parent Teacher Association sponsors a light lunch at the school cafeteria.
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Moulton
Friends of Education
The
Moulton Parent-Teacher Association
Mrs. Wilhelmina Bauer buried in Colony Cemetery
Mrs. Wilhelmina Bauer nee Doss died at her son Ed Bauer’s home in Moulton after a brief illness. Funeral services were held at her home in Colony and at the Colony Church with burial in Colony Cemetery. She was 79 with six grandsons as pallbearers. Surviving children number seven with numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.
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Wilhelmina Bauer
Colony Cemetery
Henry
Wilhelmina) Bauer
Doss
Ed. Bauer
Moulton
Colony
Texas
L. L. Parker
Muldoon
Owen Bauer
Dannie Eckermann
Johnnie Fojtik
Albert Schmidt
Edgar Bauer
Donald Bauer
Bauer
Rockdale
Henry Bauer
Industry
Laura Fojtik
Wallis
Kennie Bauer
San Antonio
Fred
Hulda) Schmidt
Eagle Lake
Fritz Baueh
Columbus
Leé
Pearl) Dungen
Houston
People Should Select Candidates and Preferential Primaries
Governor Allan Shivers urged legislation for a preferential primary so the people choose national standard bearers. He argues conventions do not reflect voter will and democracy starts at home with direct citizen voice. Citizens must participate to make government run effectively and as partners in the state.
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Allan Shivers
Dominhe Wallen
Teachers To Meet Here In Lavaca County Unit Session
The Lavaca County unit of the Texas State Teachers Association will meet at the Moulton High School Gymnasium on Tuesday April 1 at 7 30 P M All unit members are urged to attend.
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Lavaca County
Texas State Teachers Association
Moulton High School
Grand Opening At Humble Station In Moulton
Clarence Jaroszewski's service station on Highway 95 in Moulton announces a grand opening for Saturday March 29. He offers Humble Company products and invites public patronage.
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Clarence Jaroszewski
Highway 95
Moulton
Jaroszewski
Humble
Interscholastic League Results From Weimar District Meet
The Moulton High School teams topped events at Weimar district competition over the past week. Senior High Boys volleyball won first place, Senior High Girls volleyball placed second, and Junior High Boys playground ball finished second.
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Moulton
Weimar
Affinity Poetry by C E Coombes and Neff on Mockingbird
The article highlights Judge C E Coombes as a poet and storyteller with a piece titled Affinity about nature and friendship. Former Gov Pat M Neff extols the Texas mockingbird as the state bird comparing it to Europe’s nightingale in lyrical praise. It recalls public concern in the 1930s about the black widow spider bite.
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C. E. Coombes
Stamford
Pat M. Neff
Europe
Texas
All Sweet Singers
King of Songsters
Queen of Grace
Master of
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C. of C
Moulton Lions
Lavaca Pma
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