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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1954
Page
1
The Port of New York fears traffic loss if the St Lawrence seaway opens, while Houston's tonnage has fallen amid reduced cotton exports. Government butter purchases and Indo Chinese policy loom large as officials forecast economic and political tensions ahead of state races.
The St Josephs School Club held its final meeting in the new auditorium on Tuesday May 4 election results named Raymond Fishbeck as President Willie Hoepfl as Vice President Mrs Dennis Wagner as Reporter and Mrs August Fojtik as Treasurer for the next term.
Senator Lyndon Johnson urged the Senate Interior Appropriations Subcommittee to raise a saline water conversion research grant from 225000 to 400000. He noted progress and reported costs from 30 cents to one dollar per 1000 gallons, suggesting municipal and industrial use could become practical under certain conditions.
The Lavaca County Red Cross Chapter releases a drive report showing a county total of 2024.05 dollars from 1372 contributors and 139 workers. Hallettsville Shiner Moravia Koerth and other communities contributed varied amounts as listed. I E W Hoppe signs off as County Campaign Fund Chairman thanking newspapers and volunteers for their efforts.
The Lavaca County unit of the Texas State Teachers Association met at Hallettsville High School. Senator Gus Strauss spoke on recent legislation and constitutional amendments for Texas voters next November. New officers were elected: President Allen Albrecht, Vice-president Max Seidenberger, Secretary Anne Lois Smothers, and Treasurer Frank Kocian.
A Lufkin woman narrowly survives two lightning strikes while baking pies. In 1942 she was knocked unconscious dropping dumplings. this week another strike left her unconscious five and a half hours with her condition listed as satisfactory.
The Moulton boys defeated Hallettsville 12 to 9 in a May 4 game here after a 7 run sixth inning. Larry and Charles Dullye pitched for Moulton with Larry fanning three and Charles ten. for Hallettsville Ol sovsky struck out two.
Parents outside the district must apply this month to transfer children to Moulton Public Schools. Applications may be filed at the Hallettsville County Superintendent office or the Moulton High School with Supt J W Pyland. He will be available Saturdays 2 to 6 pm to assist applicants.
Tomato buyers began purchasing green wrap tomatoes at packing sheds in Yoakum and Hallettsville on Monday. Prices in Hallettsville ranged from 6 to 8 cents per pound.
The Moulton School Board of Education reorganized after a regular session last week. Louis Pietsch becomes president replacing the deceased F C Smith, William J Meyer is vice president, and G G Fisbeck is secretary. Other members include Wm Novosad Ed Mikes Lee Jarosek and Julius Jasek.
Congressman Thompson urges expanding world markets for U S produce to reduce hunger and improve farm prosperity. He cites Secretary Benson on surplus butter at world market prices and discusses the two price system as a potential test, while noting May events in the district and his need to stay in Washington for Agricultural Bill work.
Moulton Lodge No 59 Sons of Hermann will honor attendees of the Shiner May Fest. Senior Duchess Rose Nell Schumann and Junior Duchess Doris Wieting along with Dukes Vestine Muehlstein, Harvey Kloesel earned compliments at the coronation ceremonies. Twenty six couples from nearby towns joined in music and song. The lodge plans a May 18 gathering at Rock Inn Hall to introduce new members and celebrate youth night with guests welcome.
The Small Business Administration declared 22 Texas counties disaster areas after recent tornadoes. Residents in those counties qualify for loans up to 10000 dollars for repair. Lavaca Gonzales and Fayette counties are not included.
The new St Joseph’s grade school was blessed and dedicated in Sunday ceremonies led by Very Rev Alois Morkovsky from Hallettsville. A High Mass followed at the church and parishioners gathered at the VFW Hall for an all day picnic with visiting clergy and nuns from San Antonio.
Culak Lodge No. 165 SPJST finalized a July 4 picnic at their hall on Gonzales FM Road. The all day event includes their usual entertainment as announced by Secretary-Treasurer Adolph Wagner at the May 4 regular meeting.
On Sunday May 16 students from St. Joseph's School present a program at the new St. Joseph's School auditorium at 8 00 p m Proceeds go to the building fund The event promises unique entertainment for both young and old and the public is invited
The Texas Selective Service headquarters will deliver ten doctors of medicine for military induction in June and July. Brigadier Gen. Paul Wakefield said six doctors are slated for June and four for July, with no dentist calls. Since 1950 Texas has had 168 physician and 106 dentist calls. Veterinary doctors have been registered but not called.
The Eagle announces Justice of Peace A J Darilek candidacy for re election in Justice Precinct No. 6 Lavaca County. Darilek says he has served honestly and conscientiously and asks voters for continued support in the coming primary.
Ten delegates and ten alternates were named at the VFW meeting Tuesday night for the Yorktown 24th District convention on May 16. Appointees include Lee Tousignant Alfred Mikulencak and others with alternates listed. A stew was donated by Pilat brothers and bread by Holsum. beer by E A Oehl. Glenn Johnson gave $20 for the post after receiving a television set. Easter picnic report was very encouraging and a great success.
Pfc Edwin R Koncaba son of Mr and Mrs Anton J Koncaba Jr Route 1 Moulton takes part in Exercise Spearhead a large scale Army training maneuver at Fort Hood Texas centered on the 1st Old Ironsides Armored Division The driver in the division 100th Tank Battalion entered the Army in March 1953.
A 1946 Ford overturned about five miles north of Flatonia toward Muldoon Monday night. Several youths were injured, some seriously, with a broken leg and facial and head lacerations reported. The minister driver’s car carried the youths, and Eugene Ermis of Moulton aided the stricken. In addition, Mr. Carl Harrison of Waelder noted heavy storm damage to crops and structures in the area.
Major Taylor Biehunko Pacific Operations officer on leave spoke to the Geier-Mer Post American Legion detailing Air Force equipment and survival kits. Delegates reported on the Freeport Lake Charles district convention with nine resolutions adopted. The post noted 211 current members and discussed Boys State selection James Freytag and a planned August 1 Legion picnic. A petition was proposed to keep business houses open during veteran funerals except for active service deaths.
Lavaca County Farm Bureau announces a county wide Queen Contest in Shiner on June 30 at 8:00 p m. An entry from each of eight community Farm Bureaus will select a queen, followed by a speech by Riley Arnold. A dance concludes the event. entries must be 16 to 22, wear cotton dresses, and be related to a Farm Bureau member.
Rep Fred Niemann replies to concerns about keeping his name on the ballot arguing his legal residence remains in Lavaca County Yoakum and detailing ties to Yoakum such as chamber membership banking and a law practice while noting a 1953 law allows state employees to live in Austin yet retain original county residency.
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