Ed's Viewpoint notes extended cotton plow-up deadline and road progress
The column argues the cotton plow-up deadline will be extended for a third time due to drizzling rain. It cites many black land farms needing exceptions and praises a neighboring community's paved road via a farm to market project funded in the 1957 58 program. It also discusses Sputnik fears and U S military cuts and reflects on taxes per Neil MacNeil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Komensky
Praha
Russia
Free World
Moulton Super Market Announces Grand Opening
The Moulton Super Market on Front Street owned by W. H. Etlinger will hold a grand opening on Friday and Saturday November 9. The public is invited to attend and register for baskets of food and door prizes. Dr Pepper and hot coffee will be served.
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Moulton Super Market
Front Street
W. H. Etlinger
Super Market
Legion Aux Unit 292 Meets at VFW Hall
The Geier Merrem American Legion Auxiliary Unit 292 held its regular monthly meeting at the VFW Hall on Nov. 5. Planned is a Christmas party at the next meeting on Dec. 3 at the VFW Hall. Refreshments were served. all members attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geier-Merrem American “Legion Auxiliary
Unit
VFW Hall
Ford Unveils 1958 Ford Line at Moulton Motor Sales
Ford announces the 1958 line featuring major styling changes and new engines, 21 wheelbase variants including Fairlane models, a large wrap around bumper, jet intake grille, dual headlights, and redesigned sheet metal at Moulton Motor Sales.
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Moulton Motor
Ford
J. O.wright
Ford Motor Company
Ford Division
Mr. Wright
U S Warns Of Bogus Flu Cures
The United States government warned the public against bogus Asian Flu cures and vowed a prompt crackdown on false claims. FDA and FTC urged caution and said vaccination remains the reliable prevention, noting 3.5 million cases and 4,730 deaths as flu activity shows signs of tapering.
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Washington
United Press
Food & Drug Administration
Federal Trade Commission
FDA
Cotton Plow-Up Deadline Extended to November 15
Due to slow drying fields from heavy rains, several South Texas counties including Lavaca extended the cotton plow-up deadline from October 31 to November 15 to allow farmers access to their fields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Texas
Lavaca
Gene Boehmundergoes tonsillectomy at Baptist Memorial
Gene Boehm of San Antonio underwent a tonsilectomy at Baptist Memorial Hospital in San Antonio. He is reported to be feeling well and has returned to work.
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Gene Boehm
San Antonio
the Baptist Memorial Hospital
Wéo
Safety Council Criticizes Relaxed Auto Brake Checks
The Highway Safety Council charges that relaxing brake inspection standards mocks Texas Automobile Inspection Law. Executive Director G Morris says road tests alone cannot verify brake adequacy and warns a system could pass with no brake fluid. Morris seeks chance to present safety side to the Public Safety Commission.
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Texas
Highway Safety Council
Public Safety Commission
G ©. Morris
Commission
Morris
Dyche
VFW Observes Veterans Day with Services in Moulton
VFW Post and Auxiliary of Moulton plan observances for Veterans Day on Sunday May 10, with members attending church services Catholic members at 8 00 and Protestant members at their chosen church. Caps will be worn to honor those who served.
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VFW
Moulton
Church of the Choice
American Legion
VFW_ Hall
Comdr
Julius Gertner
American Legion Post
Legion
Social Security Office Visit in Shine November 15
A Social Security representative from Victoria Texas will be at Shine City Hall at 9 am Friday November 15 due to a holiday on the regular day. Residents may file retirement survivor or disability claims and get help with program questions.
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Social Security Office
Victoria
Texas
City Hall
Death of Infant Janis Pospisil in Abilene Hospital
Little Janis Sue Pospisil daughter of Mr and Mrs George Pospisil of Hallettsville formerly of Moulton died Tuesday evening around 10 o clock in Abilene after pneumonia. She lived 6 years 7 months 12 days and was the eldest child. Funeral services set for Friday November 8 at Smith Funeral Home 9 am and St Josephs Church 9:15 am with Rev Bernard Goebel. Burial in Moulton Catholic Cemetery. Survived by parents one sister Lynette Marie three brothers Gary Gene Mark George Wayne Allan grandparents Mr and Mrs John Pavias and Mr and Mrs Jim Pavlicek great grandparents Mrs Lilly Ermis and Mr Joe Pospisil.
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Little Janis Sue Pospisil
George Pospisil
Hallettsville
Moulton
Abiline
Janis
Smith Funeral Home
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Bernard Goebel
Moulton Catholic Cemetery
Janis Sue
Historic Memorial Services for Stephen Foley Reburial
The Lavaca County Historical Committee plans a Friday ceremony at 2 PM near Moulton to reinter Stephen Tucker Foley, San Jacinto Hero, at Hallettsville Memorial Park. Veteran groups from Hallettsville Shiner and Moulton will take part with clergy Boy Scouts and a large crowd expected.
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Fishbeck Farm
Steven Tucker Foley
Hallettsville Memorial Park
Hallettsville
Shiner
Moulton
Kouba’s
Town to Close Monday November 11 in Veterans Day Observance
All business houses in Moulton will be closed Monday November 11 for Veterans Day. The public is urged to shop accordingly. All news items and advertisements should be turned in no later than Tuesday noon November 12.
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Moulton
Supper and Dance Planned by Cistern Recreation Club
A family style supper is planned at the Cistern Recreation Club on Sunday November 10 starting 5:30 PM. The event includes sausage fried chicken turkey and trim mings with evening entertainment and a dance featuring the Shuck Bros. as musicians.
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Cistern Recreation Club
Shuck Bros
Legion Sets Xmas Program Date
The local American Legion Post met at the VFW Hall with Commander Julius Gertner presiding. Members plan Veterans Day services November 11 and a Christmas Tree program on December 17 chaired by Chas. Luksovsky.
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Legion
Front Street
Chas. Luksovsky
In Times of War Commemoration Honours Chas Luksovsky
Comdr. post 6971 honors Charles Luksovsky for “Supreme Sacrifice” in wartime dedication. Ceremony pays tribute to service and sacrifice while recalling the fallen and the unit’s resolve.
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Chas. Luksovsky
Moulton High Hosts Basketball Tournament December 20 21
Moulton High will hold a two day basketball tournament in the local high school gym Friday and Saturday December 20 21. Ten teams have registered with more expected and organizers anticipate a strong event following the last tournament in 1954.
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Moulton High
Lavaca County Names New Tax Assessor Collector
Mrs Emil Polasek appointed to fill unexpired term of deceased Ernest Schultz by the Commissioners Court. She has 14 years in the tax office and was Chief Deputy at Schultz death. She married Emil Polasek on December 29 1938 and faces election next July.
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Emil
Frances) Polasek
Lavaca Co
Ernest Schultz
Polasek
Tax Office
Schultz
Emil Polasek
Veterans’ Service
Lavaca County
St Josephs School Club Meeting Tonight
The regular monthly meeting of the St Josephs School Club will be held at the school auditorium Thursday evening November 7 beginning at 7 30 oclock. All members are urged to be present.
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St Joseph’s School Club
Komensky To Have North FM Road
The Texas Highway Commission moves to inaugurate a two year Farm to Market Road project. From FM 532 at Komensky to the Fayette County line about 4.7 miles. Project funding comes from Senate Bill 287 funds. Jt. Krause will supervise work with planning and right of way underway.
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Texas Highway Commission
Texas
Marshal Formby
M. G. Cornelius
Texas Highway Department
Yoakum
Komensky
Fayette County
Cornelius
Esident
Jt. P. Krause
Bobkittens and Bobkatz Open Season with Wins
The Moulton Bobkatz beat Waelder 53 to 43 in Waelder on Friday. The Bobkittens defeated Waelder girls 46 to 31. Waelder and Moulton both prepared for Friday home games under Coach Thomas Hoyer.
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Bobkittens
Bobkatz Wallop Waelder
Moulton Bobkatz
Waelder
Moulton
Paul Flessner
David Anderle
Kenneth Fishbeck
Joe Darilek
Ben Machalec
Annie Jasek
Bessie Jemelka
Latricia Wachtendorf
Ora Nell Findeisen
Carolyn Ann Darilek
Moravia School Sets Turkey Supper and Dance Sunday
Moravia P T A invites all to a Turkey Supper and Dance at Moravia Parish Hall this Sunday November 10. Refreshments begin 2:00 PM with former students and teachers registering from 2:00 to 5:00 PM. Supper served at 5:00 PM meal tickets priced 1.00 and 0.50. Charles Mikush’s Orchestra will provide music for the evening.
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Moravia P.T. A
Moravia
Charles Mikush
Ernest Schultz Dies in Hallettsville County Official
Ernest Schultz of Hallettsville and Lavaca County Tax Assessor-Collector died Wednesday after a heart attack. Funeral services were held November 2 at Sacred Heart Church Hal lettsville with Requiem High and English sermon. Pallbearers included fellow musicians. he is survived by his wife and one daughter.
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Ernest Schultz
Hallettsville
Lavaca County
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Bernard J Ganter
JCD
Houston
F. C
Victoria
A. J. Morkovsky
Kabena
Change in Film Title At Star Fri Sat
Due to unforeseen circumstances the film Pawnee at the Star Theatre Friday and Saturday will not be shown Raiders of Otfordnia will be shown for two nights.
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Star Theatre
Stead
Corn Grinding Time at Komensky Bohuslav Mill
A busy week at Bohuslav Feed Mill in Komensky after rain allowed farmers to harvest corn. The scene shows a hammer mill, corn shelter, shucks baler, grain elevator, and feed mixer with a trailer truck delivering corn to Mexico via the Bohuslav dispatch.
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Komensky
Bohuslav
Mexico
Boshuslav
Tak
Gana
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National Review
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Cistern Sun
St. Joseph’s School Club
Fayetteville
Jo Ann Konvicka
Thomas Hoyer
Bobkatz
Bohuslav Grocery & Feed Store
Raab Studio
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