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Moulton Eagle

Location

Moulton, Texas, United States of America

Date

Nov 09, 1956

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Veterans Day tribute and UN debate headline

Ed's Viewpoint on Sunday notes Veterans Day nationwide tributes to heroes and living veterans. It discusses the UN crisis with Britain and France, Russia proposing U S troop help in the Middle East, and fears the UN may fail without global support. It recalls World War I ending on November 11, 1918 around 3 30 p m in Moulton with depot celebrations and a train whistle signaling the armistice.

Great Britain France United Nations Russia United States Middle East Kremlin Moulton Tienkhaus Front Street

Gonzales Wrestling Show Headlines November 10

El Medico will headline the Gonzales wrestling card on Saturday November 10 at the high school gym. He faces Colonel Stu Gibson in the main event in a Jaycees produced show with 250 pounds plus, and Pepper Gomez Jose Guadalupe Toy Martin and Lee See also appear.

el Medico Gonzales Jaycees Stu Gibson Medico Mexico South America Pepper Gomez Jose Guadalupe Toy Martin Lee

Local Legion and Auxiliary Observe Veterans Day

The Moulton Legionnaires and Ladies Auxiliary will attend church in a body Sunday November 11 in observance of Veterans Day. Each member should wear a poppy to honor the veterans. Masses are set at 6 30 a m at St Josephs Catholic Church and 10 00 a m at Zion Lutheran Church.

Moulton Legionnaires and Ladies Auxiliary St. Joseph's Catholic Church Zion Lutheran Church

Wildcat Well to Be Drilled in Gonzales County

Tex-Penn Oil & Gas Corp and Southland Drilling Co will start drilling No. 1 J. R. Thompson wildcat in Gonzales County. The 7,600 foot oil test near Dilworth aims to reach depth by January 1 with Southland as contractor and work starting next week. Water well operations begin this week.

Tex-Penn Oil & Gas Corp Southland Drilling Co J. R. Thompson Gonzales County Southland William P. Stapp Dilworth

Proud Winner Janett Hanna Receives Honors at 1956 Baby Festival

San Antonio hosts the Pilot Club sponsored Baby Festival where 22 month old Janett Rose Hanna wins a second place red ribbon for Beauty, the 100 Health Certificate, and the Countess trophy. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George S. Hanna of 134 Lula Mae, San Antonio, and granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Novosad of Moulton.

Little Janett Rose Hanna San Antonio Pilot Club of Janett Rose George S. Hanna Lula Mae Bill Novosad Moulton

How Safe A Hunt Will Be Depends On Hunter

Timely safety tips from E H Cooper extension wildlife conservation specialist emphasize hunter responsibility in College Station. Readiness includes knowing your gun, keeping it unloaded until in the field, avoiding loaded gear around others and children, and never firing until the target is certain.

College Station Texas E. H. Cooper

Moulton Public School Honor Roll List

The list names students placed on the Honor Roll for the first six weeks. Grades shown include second through eleventh, with students such as Rudie Kay Bracuer Ronnie Haas Kenneth Joost James Rainer Frnette Zinsmermann Don Bunting Jae Nell Kaiser Sandra Young Katheryn Haas Mary Elizabeth Halliburton Magdalene Holm Rita Kubenka Darlene Kuhen Lecan Luksovsky Lanell Seifert Larry Seifert Gayle Fisbeck Mabel Fishbeck Patsy Fulker son Kenneth Anderle Joyce Hull Benjamin Davilek Judith Kaiser Carolyn Kuhen Joan Strandtman Leon Vasek Edward Kainer Jr Edward Hanslik Rose Marie Strieder Jo Ann Konvicka Rebecca Halliburton Mary Kocian Frances Michalee.

Rudie Kay Bracuer Ronnie Haas Kenneth Joost James Rainer Frnette Zinsmermann Don Bunting Jae Nell Kaiser Sandra Young Katheryn Haas Mary Elizabeth Halliburton Magdalene Holm Rita Kubenka Darlene Ku Kenneth Anderle Joyce Hull Benjamin Davilek Judith Kaiser Carolyn Kuhen Joan Strandtman Leon Vasek Edward Kainer, Jr Edward Hanslik Rose Marie Strieder Jo’ Ann Konvicka

Two Sisters Undergo Tonsillectomy at Renger Hospital

Elenora Vojtik ten and her sister Gussilyn Fojtik five had tonsillectomies at Renger Hospital in Hallettsville on Friday morning October 26. Both are recovering at home with their parents Mr. and Mrs. August R. Fojtik of Route 1 Moulton.

Elenora Vojtik Gussilyn Fojtik Renger Hospital Hallettsville August R. Fojtik Route 1 Moulton

Bovkatz to Open Season With Three Games Here

The Moulton Zobkatz-will open their regular basketball season here Tuesday November 13th with three opening games at 7 00 p m against Waelder. The boys A and B games and the girls A game lead off the night with admission 20c for students and 40c for non students. Everyone is invited to support the home team.

Moulton Zobkatz Waelder

Air Force Recruiter Scheduled To Be Here

The local air force recruiting office invites two young men to apply under a new program. Applicants will be interviewed and sent to San Antonio for aptitude tests in technical clerical electronic and related fields. outcomes guide field selection with training at Lackland AFB and AF tech schools. Sergeant J. A. King holds sessions biweekly at 9:30 to 10:30 AM.

Air Force San Antonio Lackland Air Force Base Moulton J. A. King

Man Arrested For Tin Company Break In Congratulates Police

Joseph M. Edwards aged 36 congratulated the officers after his arrest for breaking into a tin company. He told them he had been stealing for 27 years and this was the first time he was caught red handed by police in Trenton New Jersey.

Trenton N. J Joseph M. Edwards

Lavaca Home Demonstration Club Luncheon Date Change

The Lavaca Home Demonstration Club announces the November 13 luncheon will take place in the Fellowship Hall of Hallettsville Methodist Church replacing the Parish Hall venue previously announced.

Lavaca Fellowship Hall Methodist Church Hallettsville

Eisenhower Wins Lavaca County in 1952 Election

Eisenhower is re elected president by a landslide in Lavaca County Texas with 2519 to 2351 in Tuesday's general election. Moulton supported Stevenson 242 to 182. In Texas Daniel won the governorship while Bryant led in Lavaca with 3410 votes to 373 for O Daniel. Total Lavaca County votes near 4900 with Eisenhower leading nationally at press time.

Dwight D. Eisenhower United States Texas Eisenhower Lavaca Co Fioenhower Moulton Stevenson Prices Daniel Lavaca County Daniel O'Daniel Ard Bryant Tavaca L. Fehrenkamp George von Lienen J. V. Havlik Frank Meyer Frank Luksovsky Emil Krejci Zat Johnson Fd. Pundt Emil J. Pustejovsky

Moulton Observes Veterans Day Holiday On Monday

Town to close Monday November 12 in observance of the Veterans Day holiday. With November 11 on a Sunday, city offices will be closed all day and the public is urged to plan shopping accordingly.

Moulton

Rainfall totals varied across Lavaca County area

Heavy soaking rains Sunday drenched Texas counties with averages around 0.30 inches in the central area. Eastern Lavaca County saw up to two inches while nearby communities recorded higher and lower amounts.

Texas Lavaca County

Have Your Car Inspected Early For Your Protection

G C Morris of the Highway Safety Council urges early safety inspections, noting Texas in the first inspection month shows only 4 percent of registered vehicles inspected. He cites DPS stats tracing mechanical defects as a cause in 19 percent of fatal Texas accidents before the law and 5 percent last year, with 43 percent of inspected vehicles needing repairs at an average cost of eighty eight cents.

G. C. Morris Highway Safety Council Texas Department of Public Safety Morris

A. J. Glass Reports Heavy Rainfall In Miles Texas

Mr A J Glass of Miles Texas reports 413 inches of rain after a long drought and crop failure near San Angelo. He notes the renewal subscription and welcomes the selective shower as a relief following the drought.

A. J. Glass Miles Texas San Angelo

Annual Christmas Tree Program Date Set For Monday

In a regular meeting the local American Legion Post announced Monday December 17 as the annual Christmas Tree Program date. The event is co sponsored by local civic clubs and attracts a large crowd. Charles Luksovsky was named General Chairman with multiple committees. Blood donors needed for Houston VA Hospital. Claude Sherry to chair local blood bank drive in Houlton. Geier Merrem Post No 392 reports 157 paid up members for the new year.

American Legion Post Charles Luksovsky Claude Sherry American Legion Galveston Houston VA Legion Houlton Geier

Bobkatz Open Season With Victory Over Waelder

The Moulton Bobkatz opened the season with a 62 to 42 win over Waelder, leading all game and extending a double digit advantage by quarters. The girls A team beat Waelder 38 to 25, while the B team fell 20 to 7.

Bobkatz Waelder Moulton

Local Telephone Users To Pay 10-Cent Calls In Moulton

C A Holt of Southwestern Bell says a 10-cent coin telephone service will begin November 13 1956 in Moulton. Calls require two nickels or one dime and reflect higher postwar costs. He notes 10-cent rate already exists in 47 states and in over 200 Texas cities.

Moulton C. A. Holt Southwestern Bell Telephone Company Holt Texas

Funeral Held for Mrs. Herman Ohlenbusch in New Braunfels

Former Lavacan resident Mrs. Herman Ohlenbusch died in a Tuesday night car crash in New Braunfels when a trailer truck collided with her vehicle. Her husband Herman Ohlenbusch was injured but not seriously. The couple had recently celebrated a Golden Wedding Anniversary in Karnes City. Moulton attendees included Mr. and Mrs. John C. Mueller and several others.

New Braunfels Herman Ohlenbusch Karnes City Moulton John C. Mueller George Mueller Id. Henrichs Hilda Rothbauer Lorene Hanslik Helen Kaase Leander Mueller

Veterans Day Observance Called For Sunday November 11 1956

The third annual Veterans Day will be held on Sunday November 11 1956. By act of Congress and presidential proclamation November 11 is Veterans Day not Armistice Day. Citizens are urged to observe the day to honor living veterans of all American wars and pay homage to those who served in sea air and foreign shores. Comdr Chas Luksovsky VFW Post No 6971 urges participation.

Congress America Chas. Luksovsky Comdv V.F.W. Post

Dennis Raab Wins Fire Prevention Poster at Casablanca Base

Dennis Ray Raab stands among five top Fire Prevention Poster winners at a U S Air Force Base public school near Casablanca Morocco. He is the son of Captain Lester W Raab and Mrs Raab residing on the base where Capt Raab is stationed. The Raab family recently moved into a new home on the base. Army personnel aboard the base are restricted from leaving due to the Middle East conflict. Dennis grandparents are Mr and Mrs John Raab of Shiner.

Dennis Ray Raab Air Force Base Casablanca French Morocco Dennis Lester W. Raab Cently Capt Raab Middle East

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Armistice Bay Kaab Studio Legion & Aux Cooper Bovkatz Lavaca HD Club Ver W. L. Barthel Moulton Bobkatz Waelder Girls Moulton and Waelder Lavacan Tues John Raab Shiner
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