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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1955
Page
1
Ernest F. Biehunke of Moulton is named a distinguished student in Air Force ROTC at Texas A&M, one of 57 selected. The designation requires leadership in campus activities, top academic standing or high military aptitude, strong character, and dual civilian and military recommendations.
A 21 year old man, Jimmie Tousignant, son of Mr and Mrs Pee, suffered a severe cut on Thursday at 6 pm. He was taken to Dr Moorehead’s office in Flatonia where seven stitches stopped the bleeding. A wound in his hand requires an operation after healing.
J. H. French, 16, was fatally shot in the temple by a .38 caliber revolver he believed unloaded. He was showing the weapon to friend Kenneth Donald Burleson of Pleasant Grove when the gun discharged on a second snap, police said.
Texas reports 4698 men entering armed forces in September with 4135 by enlistment and 563 drafted. 72 men were sent for medical exams, 56 cleared. Draft boards registered 5053 males, mostly 18 year olds, who cannot be drafted until 21 under current authorization. November calls expected to exceed 1000 as the draft aims to fill needs.
The sensational 1956 Chevrolet will be on display in Moulton for the first time at Joe's Chevrolet Sales Friday November 4. The new line includes the Sport Sedan and varied price levels. Features highlight Motoramie styling a 205 hp v 8 Hideaway Gas Cap a 140 hp 6 power features and advanced braking and electric system.
Parents and young men are invited to a documentary at Star Theatre on Wednesday November 16 at 7 45 p m titled whites of their eyes It traces American history from the revolutionary era to today narrated by Edward R Morrow The event includes a briefing by United States 4th Army officers on the 1955 Reserve Forces Act and its impact on high schoolers and men up to 26 The purpose is to inform families about draft implications and service options under the new law.
The Moulton Lions Club plans rest rooms at Lions field and recreation grounds needing funds. A fundraising dance will be held at the VFW Hall on Saturday, November 19, with the VFW donating net proceeds. Rudy Kurtz orchestra is engaged. admission is 25 cents for ladies and 75 cents for gentlemen.
In a Geier-Merrem Unit 392 American Legion Aux meeting on Tuesday night 1956 Mrs John Bevan was named Treasurer replacing Mrs Lee Tousignant. Reports covered Yoakum Convention gift shop plans at McCoskey Hospital Temple gifts sent instead of cash and Vets selection volunteers. Legion picnic set August 12 1956 and Plunkett Show Nov 7-9 VFW Hall.
The VFW Ladies Auxiliary will sell poppies on Wednesday and Thursday, November 9 and 10, to aid disabled veterans. They request cooperation and generous donations to support this worthy campaign.
Culak Lodge No 165 SPJST Moulton invites the public to a 5th anniversary picnic on Sunday November 13 at the Culak Lodge Hall. Games begin at 1 PM and beef barbecue with stew and trimmings will be served family style from 4 30 PM.
St Joseph School Club will hold its regular meeting following the Evening Mass on Friday November 4. All members are urged to attend.
Seguin events kick off with 1 pm registrations, culminate Sunday with dedication of a new 315000 dormitory. Friday features Homecoming King Queen coronation Betty Ranzau and Ed Kopnitz followed by bonfire. Saturday includes a chapel convocation and a downtown parade with bands, cars, and floats.
The Plunkett's Stage Show arrives at the Moulton VFW grounds from November 7 to 9. Comedian Chubby Swain headlines with a new three act comedy and eight vaudeville acts nightly, plus dancers and singers. Sponsored by the local American Legion, the program changes each night starting at 8 00 P M.
The Moulton Independent School District in Lavaca and Gonzales Counties schedules a bond and tax election for November 12 at the City Office to fund an 8 classroom fireproof elementary school and upgrades. The plan aims to relieve crowded conditions by separating elementary and high school spaces while maintaining current property valuations. The district warns that failure could jeopardize state accreditation and college entrance for graduates.
A steer on Henry Lange’s Ord Neb farm near Ord endured nearly 30 days without food or water after falling into an eight foot dry wash. The animal was found after a four week search and had dropped from 600 pounds to 350 pounds.
A South Texas uranium outlook meeting is sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce Industrial Committee led by Roger Dreyer. It will occur at 8:00 p m November 10 in the Gonzales High School Auditorium with Howard L. Grant presiding and an Atomic Energy Commission representative in attendance.
The Game and Fish Commission reports a rise in hunting fatalities this fall due to inadequate adult supervision. Twenty to date knife fatalities? (Note: original text mentions thirteen fatalities and various causes including a stray bullet from a sixteen year old and a mother killed when her son mishandled a shotgun.)
Flatonia High announces a homecoming for all ex students on Friday November 4 following the Flatonia vs Schertz Cibola football game. A Homecoming Queen will be crowned and a dance follows the game inviting all alumni to visit the school during the day.
Leases have been signed but there are no verified reports of commercial grade ore discoveries in the area.
Texas Farm Bureau leaders push soil bank concept to remove acres from production to curb surpluses. Charles B. Shuman cites quota limits and price supports, warning of risks and urging careful study before adopting a plan to store fertility in soil rather than rely on government bins. The plan aims to reduce total input and shift toward market demand.
The list notes honor roll names by grade from first through twelfth. Elementary grades highlight Rudie Kay Braeuer, David Hendricks, James Edward Kainer, Allen Ray Mikulencak, Joe Cantu in Grade 1 and others such as Don Bunting and Darcy Fisbeck in Grade 2 with several classmates across grades. The compilation extends to senior students including 11th grader Rebecca Halliburton and 12th grader Kerwyn Pietsch, marking top students across a long range.
The Oak Grove P-TA met on October 20. Minutes were read and approved. The president appointed Emily Pagel Geo Meyer Louis Faltisek and Harvey Pohler to the entertainment committee. A social followed. Next meeting is November 18 with further entertainment planned by the committee.
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