06 May 1955
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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1955
Page
1
Discussion from Washington notes the administration may aid cotton acreage but with limited impact. The piece contrasts farm wage woes in Lavaca county with Dow Chemical wage gains, and lauds the local Chamber of Commerce for its ongoing activity and recognition in Congress.
The Komensky PTA held its April 14 meeting then hosted a free community barbecue on Sunday April 24. Over two hundred attendees enjoyed the event. The next meeting is planned for Friday May 6 at 8 p m with a short program by school children after.
Farm Bureau insurer Mr. Herman Hanslik announced at a county meeting that 13256 dollars in insurance dividends will be paid to about 639 FB policy holders. Dividends equal half annual premiums for the year ending March 31, 1955, with semi annual payments.
The Lions Club reviewed the two day Project Show and Sale which it co-sponsored and praised the cooperative effort that benefited students clubs and the town. They debated sending two youths under 16 to the Kerrville Crippled Children's Camp, not yet decided. The group will sponsor a high school student for Boys State in Austin and repair and expand benches at Lions Field for May Little League and Pony League games.
Moulton beat Sheridan 10 to 0 Friday as Larry Dullye pitched a one hit game and homered twice with a grand slam opportunity. Michalee Svatek J Machalec B Machalec Sechar all scored in support while C Williams allowed 5 hits for Sheridan. Previous Tuesday Hallettsville edged Moulton 10 to 9 in district play.
The Moulton Civic Group, sponsor of both the Moulton Pony League and Little League teams, seeks 15 suits for players ages 13 to 14. Some have been pledged, others are still needed. Donations may be directed to Mr Luksovsky to support local youth athletic activity and character building through competitive play. Practices have been on Saturdays at Lions Field and may move to two weeknights.
The Texas Broiler Festival will be held in Gonzales May 13 through 17 with at least 300 contestants from 4-H and FFA Texas boys and girls. The champion broiler grower of Texas will be crowned on May 17. A complete 5 day show program is planned. Mrs. Robert M. Lukas of Navasota visited her mother Mrs. Henry Schoenfeld Sr.
The Moulton Theatre will reopen soon after purchase by Mr and Mrs Bill Reeves from Mr and Mrs Emil Grunwald who ran it for years. Minor remodeling and painting are planned before the return of moviegoers including local students and adults.
Mrs J T Jaeggli announces two piano recitals by her students. The first will be at St Josephs School auditorium on Sunday May 8 at 8 pm. the second at Public High School Gym on Monday May 16 at 8 pm. The public is invited.
Senate acts on a constitutional amendment to let the Veterans Land Board issue 100 million in bonds for veteran land loans. A gas tax and cigarette beer tax hikes face battle while a jail credit bill passes. The Low Colorado River Authority seeks 15 million more bonds to fund dam projects. Public hearing on the tax bill is May 2 at 2 30 p m with days of discussion expected. A 4 percent state spending reduction is proposed to avoid new district taxes.
A fragment describes Moulton, famed for its garlic and onions, showing a close-up image of garlic loaded on a pickup. It mentions those wet years that ended the large garlic growth and hints at changes in production and local interest.
May 15 is Soil Stewardship Sunday to raise awareness of conservation farming. The Lavaca Soil Conservation District promotes the program with church and group support and has mailed a stewardship booklet to pastors with guidance for sermons and activities.
Sunday evening at 8 p m a Mother's Day program will be held in the Lutheran Educational Building. The event features a slide show The Way of Release about mission work in India plus singing and recitations. Free will offerings support Lutheran mission work in India with a social hour and refreshments to follow.
Rev Julius Holm and Mrs Holm with daughters Elsa and Lois attended the Texas District ALC Convention in Fredericksburg. Walter Hildebrandt reported strong convention success under the theme Thank God for the Church. Rev Ben Youngdah of Minneapolis delivered three inspirational addresses.
Col Homer Garrison Jr, head of the Texas Department of Public Safety, warns that drinking drivers cause 41 percent of Texas accidents and cites high counts of injuries and deaths. He urges uniform codes, more traffic courts, blood tests, driver education, and highway widening to cut hazards.
OCBA officers and directors vow to build a large national organization. Temple meeting approved constitution and by laws as 25 counties join Grayson Karnes Jackson DeWitt Guadalupe Washington Austin and Lavaca counties scheduled for future meetings. Legislative committee to draft cotton law revisions and restore Texas share.
The Moulton Eagles beat Ammannsville 8 to 6 in SCTL play to claim their first league win. D Kozelsky pitched well despite a rough ninth inning when Ammannsville scored five runs aided by three hits, three walks, a hit by pitch and two Moulton errors. J Kubicek led the offense with three hits.
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