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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1953
Page
1
The column reflects on extending cotton harvest deadlines for hardship cases while noting ginning logistics and fumigation needs. It praises farm and town improvements, cheaper goods, and better living standards, then urges strict observance of school bus laws to protect children.
William B. Wright a lifelong Dilworth resident died at Shiner hospital Monday Sept 28 at 1105 p m after a week long illness Funeral services were held at Buffington Funeral Home Shiner Wednesday Sept 30 at 2 P M Interment Saturn Cemetery Surviving are three sons Roger Lee Wright Mate Wright both of Gonzales and Barney Wright of Waco eight grandchildren and he is grandfather of Mr and Mrs Norman Novosad of here.
The annual Moravia Ascension parish picnic drew a large crowd with all-day attendance. Parishioners bought cotton bales weighing 460 to 505 pounds at 49½ to 51 cents per pound, totaling about $716. Paying contributors included Ed Kolar with a $50 donation. Evening prizes awarded included a tire, an iron, a storage battery, a kitchen clock, and a tire tube to local residents and businesses.
Public notice reiterates the traffic rule when school buses stop for loading or unloading. Approaching traffic must stop and may proceed no faster than 10 mph if children are not crossing. Officials urge strict compliance to prevent accidents and injuries. Recent violations noted.
Moulton council Knights of Columbus met Tuesday night and set October 18 for the big KC dance at the VFW Hall. Lunch will be served at 3:30 p.m. followed by games and amusements with Ray Krenek Orchestra providing music.
The Small Business Administration announced flexible loan rates at appropriate levels and no giveaways. Administrator William D. Mitchell said preference favors production-related enterprises and service stations may not apply initially. Lending offices open Sept. 29 with rates set to reflect circumstances. policy board retains power to adjust terms.
Senator Gus Strauss announced last week that individual extensions may be granted in special cases of the cotton plowup deadline set for October 10. A farmer facing hardship who defoliates by then could obtain an extension, with exact procedures to be released by Commissioner John C. White and Farm Bureau organizations.
Peoria Ill Dr A A Warlick Moulton reports ten Duroc litters qualifying for the Production Registry by weighing 56 days at 320 pounds for standard litters and 275 pounds for first litters. The ten litters averaged 426.85 pounds, and Warlick has participated in the program for a year and a half.
Sutton Drilling Company of San Antonio found a dry hole in the first four wildcat oil tests all within 4 1/2 miles of Flatonia. The first test lies 2 miles northwest of Flatonia and depths reached were 2 254 feet. Two other wildcat tests are on the Arnim lease and a fourth on land owned by E J Burke. The American Legion at Columbus reports a rich strike with black oil at 200 barrels daily from a 44 foot sand on a tract including the courthouse and surrounding property. The Legion owns mineral rights on 12 acres of a 40 acre recreational tract.
Obituary notice for Nola Mae Knesek Dunagin born 1927 in Moulton. Died of bulbar polio in San Antonio. Requiem Mass by Rev. Mikulik and graveside service by Rev. Mikulik with sermon by Rev. Matocha. Interred in St. Rose Cemetery Schulenburg. Survived by husband John B. Dunagin and daughter Linda Kay.
The Yoakum 4th Degree Assembly Knights of Columbus met at Stary's Cafe on Sept 24. Officers were installed for the year including Willie Novosad and Moulton members, with Msgr. Pustka named Friar and plans announced for a November 22 exemplification in San Antonio. A chicken supper followed.
Public Housing Administration met in Waelder on Tuesday to determine maximum earnings for renting new units. The outline shows a two adult cap around 2000 to 2200 dollars yearly, with extra per child. rent set at 16 to 20 percent of income plus heating in Butane. Units target low income. occupancy may extend to movers into Waelder.
14 year old Martin Cantu confessed to law officers that he chased Patricia Satsky after she left a school bus. Patricia, 13, ran home and reported the incident. her father, L P Latsky, and authorities followed the search led to the arrest. He claimed he only wanted to scare her.
State regulations enforce destruction of all cotton and okra stalks by midnight October 10 in DeWitt Gonzales and Lavaca counties. Shredders kill over 50 percent of pink bollworm. shattered bolls buried four inches deep. gins cannot process post midnight harvest. Fumigation required for seed cotton. inspectors bolster stalk destruction efforts. progress shown with 70 percent destroyed in area.
At the regular Farm Bureau meeting last Thursday Mr Peters of Hallettsville explained PMA assistance available through the RMA office. County Agent Jack Lindsey showed a movie sketch. The group discussed the family night and membership drive planned for October 15 with a stew supper and dance. President Herman Hanslik presided.
The state selective service headquarters announced an November draft call for 1,210 men, following an October call for 1,208.
Victor Haas of Lavaca in the Mont area shows how Hubam clover in a terraced field boosted cotton yields from 562 to 1062 pounds per acre, an extra 500 pounds per acre plus about $50 more revenue. The guide urges planting legumes for better soil and bigger harvests.
In its first meeting of the year the Senior Class of Moulton High discussed a Get-Acquainted Party for the high school, especially freshmen. The event will be held in the cafeteria on Wednesday October 7 from 7 to 10 p m. Charles Dullye volunteered as attendance chairman and a committee selected food and drinks. Election of officers was held with Bennie Bohuslav chosen to lead the Senior Class, Susie Fehrenkamp as Vice President, Crystal Johnson as Secretary, Jo Anne Lockedt, Sgt at arms, Charles Dullye Parliamentarian, and Susan Beale Reporter. Senior class sponsors are Miss Connie Zell Barnes and Principal Edward Rainer.
Sammie Barta of Moulton topped three of four junior division animals at Schulenburg's 16th Annual Dairy Show with two grand and reserve championships. He also earned a grand champion at New Braunfels and blue ribbons at Houston and New Braunfels. Judges praised the stock as high quality as seventy entries competed, with Sammie doing his own selection and showing across multiple events.
Funeral services for Mrs Adolph Pavlas were held after her death on Sunday September 27 at Smith Funeral Home Flatonia and Sacred Heart Catholic Church with interment in Praha Catholic Cemetery. She was 71 years 5 months and 27 days old. Survived by daughter Mrs Bryan Robinson of Flatonia and son Johnnie Pavlas of Ammansville.
The Lions Club holds a regular gathering at Pundt's Cafe tonight Thursday. All members are urged to attend.
A letter from the Moulton Volunteer Fire Department thanks Moulton American Legion Post Commander Wm. Miculka for a gift of 686.78 to buy a new fire truck. The department notes the American Legion picnic proceeds were split with half to the fire dept. The department meeting on Sept. 7 endorsed conveying thanks to the Legion for community support.
Gonzales Calvent Leroy Rhodes faced a Colorado County jury on a criminal assault charge involving a minor when he was found shot to death near his Leesville farm Thursday. A shotgun lay nearby and a suicide verdict was filed by Justice Norton Linocum. no note was found. He left a widow and 12 year old daughter. county officials canceled veniremen and witnesses due for Monday's trial.
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