Moulton Fire Department Photo of Wire Department Members
Local wire department members pictured including seated, standing, and truck crew. Names listed: Frank C Bevan Henry Schoenfeld Albert Pavlicek Edgar Keil Gene Hinck James Koncaba Eddie Arndt W H Etlinger James Kolar Tommy Hoyer Wm Novosad Julius Anderle Chief W H Pundt Ed Novosad Aug Eilert Ed Maresh Ed Pundt Otto Fisbeck E A Oehl G G Fisbeck Lee Jarosek Edmund Kram Elo Fehrenkamp Francis Fisbeck Oscar Riebschlaeger Wm Miculka Dennis Wagner Stephan Fisbeck Charles Pilat Ad A Haas Arnold Freytag Edward Darilek Kenward Kolar Adolph Petrek. Ist Asst Chief Edward Darilek and others were absent. Photo by Raab Studio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank C. Bevan
Henry Schoenfeld
Albert Pavlicek
Edgar Keil
Gene Hinck
James Koncaba
Eddie Arndt
W. H. Etlinger
James Kolar
Tommy Hoyer
Wm. Novosad
Julius Anderle
W. H. Pundt
Novosad
Aug. Eile
Oehl
G. G. Fisbeck
Lee Jarosek
Edmund Kram
Elo C. Fehrenkamp
Francis Fisbeck
Oscar Riebschlaeger
Wm. Miculka
Dennis Wagner
Stephan Fisbeck
Charles Pilat
Ad. A. Haas
Arnold Freytag
Ist
Edward Darilek
Kenward Kolar
Adolph Petrek
Raab Studio
Report On Farm Bureau Convention in Fort Worth
Lavaca County Farm Bureau members who never attended a State convention are urged to attend. The Ft Worth gathering on Nov 9 drew 620 voting delegates from 66 000 Texas Farm Bureau members to set policies for the year. All resolutions were debated with two minutes per delegate and one speech per resolution. Some West Texas opinions clashed with Central Texas but several resolutions benefited all of Agriculture. See Convention p 6. c 7
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Bureau
Lavaca County
State Farm Bureau
M Bureau
Ft. Worth
Texas
Texas Hotel
West Texas
East Texas
Central Texas
Apaches
Lions
Lockhart
San Marcos
Farm Bureau Meeting Postponed to November 29
The regular Farm Bureau meeting is moved from Thursday November 25 to Tuesday November 29 due to Thanksgiving. Election of officers will be held. Following adjournment coffee and doughnuts will be served.
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Farm Bureau
Texas in Review previews gun sight making and key football plays
The Humble Company TV program Texas in Review will feature a film of gun sight manufacture from tube to final packing and highlight key plays from SMU Baylor and Rice TCU games. It also shows Guatemala's president in Houston. Airing times include KP RC in Houston and WOAI in San Antonio on November 14 and BC TV in Austin Temple on November 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humble
Texas
Fez Paso
Kern Tips
Smu-Baylor
Rice-Tcu
Guatemala
Houston
Texas In
Kprc-Tv
Woai-Tv
San Antonio
Bc-Tv
Austin
Temple
Baptist Sunday School Organize at Old Moulton Church
The Intermediate Sunday School Class met on Friday night November 11 at Old Moulton Baptist Church to organize. Officers chosen include President Pat Orange Secretary Mary Frances Kuhen Group Captain Twila Atkinson Group Captain Suzy Johnson with class motto Let Your Light So Shine. The session opened with prayer and closed with The Lord's Prayer. meetings set to monthly and a social followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Moulton Baptist Church
Carolyn Sydon
Pat Orange
Mary Frances Kuhen
Twila Atkkinson
Suzy Johnson
Pathlighters
Jesus
State Acreage Allotments Announced For 1956 Upland Cotton Crops
The U S Department of Agriculture released state acreage allotments for the 1956 upland cotton crop. Texas gets 7 410 893 acres, down 201 886 from 1955. National total 17 391 304 acres supports a 10 million bale quota. A December referendum will decide marketing quotas for upland cotton.
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College Station
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Texas
St. Ludmila's Academy to Play Here Friday
St. Ludmila's Academy basketball team of Shiner scheduled to play the Moulton Bobkatz A and B teams at the local high school gym Friday November 18 at 7 00 p m. Admission 40 cents for adults 20 cents for school children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Ludmila’s Academy
Shiner
Moulton Bobkatz
Lavaca Home Demonstration Club Luncheon in Halletts ville
Lavaca County Home Demonstration Clubs held their annual luncheon at the Parish Hall in Halletts ville with 25 visitors 5 children and 67 club members signing the register. Dr George Constant of Victoria spoke on Mental Health stressing early diagnosis and treatment and the 3 A s Acceptance Appreciation and Action. Dolores and Anna Rae Kahanek sang three duets accompained by Anna Rae at the piano.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lavaca
H’sville
Lavaca County
Navy
Hallettsville
Emonies
A. H. van D
George Constant
Victoria
United States
J. H. Landry
Dolores
Anna Rae Kahanek
Anna Rae
Gus Nollkamper
Texas DPS reports trucking law violations yield nearly two million
The Texas License and Weight Division collected 1,876,003 in fines and fees during the 1954 55 fiscal year. They filed 26,626 cases from 272,782 equipment checks, finding violations in 9.7 percent of trucks examined, with the largest 5,068 cases for lack of a Railroad Commission permit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasuries
Texas
Epartment of Public Safety
DPS
State Safety Dept
Lions And VFW Sponsor Project Dance At Lions Field
The Lions Club with the VFW will host a large benefit dance on Saturday November 19 to raise funds for rest room facilities at Lions field. Rudy Kurtz Orchestra will provide music and the public is invited to attend to support the community project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions Field
Lions Club
VFW
Lions
Rudy Kurtz
Larry Wayne Filipp Laid To Rest After Short Illness
Hearts mourn a six year old boy Larry Wayne Filipp who died at 12:35 Tuesday morning after leukemia battled at John Sealy Hospital in Galveston. He lived with his parents Mr and Mrs W E Filipp west of town and two brothers. Funeral services were held.
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Larry Wayne Filipp
Larry Wayne
W. E. Filipp
John Sealy Hospital
Galveston
Larry
Filipp
New Homes Rise In The Area With Local Builders
Two new houses under construction include a 3 bedroom home near the VFW Hall for Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Petrek built with asbestos siding and brick trim by Rothbauer Bros. A 3 bedroom frame home for Mr. and Mrs. Herman Hanslik sits four miles north on the Flatonia Highway under Frank Pichoda of Flatonia. A 2 bedroom home facing West Second St. for Mr. and Mrs. Francis Fisbeck has asbestos siding and Rothbauer Bros. on the job.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adolph Petrek
VFW
Rothbauer Bros
Herman Hanslik
Flatonia
Frank Pichoda
West Second St
Francis Fisbeck
Funeral Rites Held For Mrs Linbrugger
Mrs Bertha Linbrugger died at Shiner hospital on Monday November 14 after 3 1/2 weeks of illness. She was 73 years old and lived in Flatonia Grove community. The funeral was set for November 16 at Zion Lutheran Church with Rev Julius Holm. Burial followed at Moulton City Cemetery. She leaves husband August Linbrugger of Oak Grove, three sons Walter Leon Linbrugger and August Linbrugger Jr, a daughter Elsie Kahanek, a brother Ed Bossler, and four sisters.
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Bertha Linbrugger
Shiner Hospital
Linbrugger
Flatonia
En Grove
Zion Lutheran Church
Julius Holm
Moulton City
August Linburgger
Oak Grove
Walter
Leon Linbrugger
Houston
August Linbrugger Jr
el Paso
Wblsie Kahanek
Shiner
Ed. Bossler
Galveston
Rud. Klobedans
Coral Snake Killed Near St Joseph Gym by Local Boys
Two youths Benjamin Lockstedt and David Crawford killed a two foot coral snake north of the St Joseph gymnasium on Tuesday morning. The incident involved pelting the reptile with stones as it moved in the area.
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St. Joseph Gym
St. Joseph Gymnasium
Benjamin Lockstedt
David Crawford
Wilbert Fojtik laid to rest in Angleton
Wilbert Fojtik 30 years 10 months died at home in Angleton on Saturday morning after a brief illness. He is survived by wife Annie Mae and two sons Buddy and Jerr of Angleton, parents Gus and Mrs Fojtik of Moulton, one brother Alfred of Angleton, seven sisters including Mrs Jene Burns Yoakum and Mrs Margie Garrett Corpus Christi. Funeral services were held in Angleton Tuesday afternoon with family and relatives in attendance.
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Wilbert Fortik
Angleton
Wilbert
Gus Fojtik
Annie Mae Fojtik
Buddy
Jerr
George Filipp
Frankie Filipp
Theresa Filipp
Val. Roznovsky
Frankie Roznovsky
Last Rites Held for Emil Drozd
Emil Drozd a 52 year old farmer and longtime Lava County School Board member died in Renger Hospital Hallettsville on November 10 and was buried at Moravia Catholic Church Interment was at St Rose Church Schuenburg He was survived by his wife Carrie four children and numerous siblings and in laws with services led by Rev Father Emil Winklarek.
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Emil Drozd
Moravia
Lavaca County
Renger
Hallettsville
Moravia Catholic Church
Emil Winklarek
St. John’s
St. Rose Catholic Church
Schulenburg
Mr. Drozd
Carrie Holub
Emil
Carrie Holub) Drozd
John Drozd
Breslau
George
Ethel
Rainer
Jerry
Gladys) Shimek
Geraldine Drozd
Vernon Drozd
John
Julius
Joe
Rudolph
Jerome
Charlie
Frank
Victoria
Martin
Mary) Valigura
August
Viola) Venka
Komensky
Julie) Barta
Sophomore Homemaking Class Teaches Apple Strudel
In the third period at Moulton High School on Monday morning the girls in the Sophomore Homemaking Class taught Mrs. Atkinson how to make apple strudel. Mrs. Atkinson enjoyed the lesson and the strudel.
Local Boy Wells From Flatonia Reaches Recovery After Operation
Jimmie Tousignant, son of Mr and Mrs Lee Tousignant, underwent surgery on his right hand Thursday November 10 at Dr Mooreheads office in Flatonia. He is reported to be doing as well as can be expected.
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Jimmie Tousignant
Lee Tousignant
Bond And Tax Issue Passes By 3 To 1 Vote Saturday
Voters approved a bond and tax package by three to one in a Saturday election. The district will fund an eight room elementary school with construction set to begin in early spring 1956 after contracts are awarded. Propositions included maintenance tax of $1.15, assumption of bonded debt, and issuing bonds with tax levy. Election officials listed include A J Pustejovsky and others.
Ettinger's Big Sale Now On At Dry Goods Grocery
Ettinger's Dry Goods and Grocery announce a giant store wide sale running through Saturday November 19. Prices are reduced across groceries and dry goods with a Friday and Saturday RC Cola giveaway. A prize drawing Saturday at 4 30 p m offers a large turkey roaster coffee percolator and glass set.
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Ettinger
RC Cola
Etlinger’s
Lockhart Lions to clash with Gonzales Apaches Friday
South Texas fans prepare for the annual classic as Lockhart Lions face the Gonzales Apaches Friday night in what has become a district 23 AA showdown. The storied rivalry has alternated district crowns in recent years with close games and playoff implications noted in past seasons.
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Lockhart Lions
Gonzales Apaches
South Texas
Gonzales
VFW Ladies Auxiliaries Hold November Meeting
The Ladies VFW Auxiliary convened at the VFW Hall with President Josie Lee Petrek presiding. They discussed the Christmas party and joint planning with the VFW Post for December 18 and appointed committees. Hostesses Elizabeth Bevan Annie Moresh Sophia Barta volunteered for the games party and lunch was served by Gladys Malinek and Mary Etta Breitschopf. A Christmas Tree was authorized for the dining hall during the holidays.
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VFW
VFW Hall
Josie Lee Petrek
Elizabeth Bevan
Annie Maresh
Sophia Barta
Gladys Malinek
Mary Etta Breitschopf
Oak Grove 4-H Club Meeting Notes
The Oak Grove 4-H Club met on November 9 with Mr. Johnson. The secretary read and approved the minutes. Mr. Johnson showed 85 kinds of grasses and outlined a county grass contest with four top boys from each school advancing to the district contest. Meeting adjourned.
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Oak Grove
Johnson
Jalufka Service Station Closed Thanksgiving Day
Notice that Jalufka Service Station will be closed on Thanksgiving Day November 24 from 12:00 noon onward.
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Jalufka
Senator Lyndon Johnson Heads Texas Heart Fund Campaign
Senator Lyndon Johnson, recuperating at his Texas home from a July heart attack, accepts chairmanship of the February Heart Fund campaign and vows active leadership during the drive. He notes he has had reason to become personally involved in urging support for heart research and care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyndon Johnson
Texas Heart Fund
Seni
Johnson
Texas
Air Force Student Elliott Knesek Visits Norman Family
Airman Apprentice Elliott E. Knesek of Norman Oklahoma, a student at the Naval Air Technical Training Center, visited his parents Mr and Mrs Edwin J Knesek over the weekend. He flew from Oklahoma City to Waco and to Moulton, accompanied by his uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs Frank J Jezek of West Texas, and attended the Jochen Migl wedding in Schu.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elliott E. Knesek
Norman
Oklahoma
Naval Air Technical Training Center
Edwin J. Knesek
Oklahoma City
Waco
Moulton
Frank J. Jezek
West, Texas
Schulenburg
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Moulton Fire Department
Alvin Denison
T. V
Texas IN Review
Baptist Sunday School Organize
ST. Lud. Academy
Dren
Railroad Commission
Lions and Vfw
Filipp, P
Mrs. Linbrugger
Lee
Wilbert Fojtik
Restoue
A. J. Pustejovsky
W. H H. Hohlt
Louis Fehrenkamp
Zat Johnson
Emil Pustejovsky
Etinger’s
VFW Ladies
Fary
Kleberg Eckforpus
Air Force
Norman, Okla
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