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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1954
Page
1
The piece argues that rising living costs push households to seek luxuries, shrinking the small farm’s viability. It notes mechanization expands acreage, urban needs draw talent away, and many chambers lack know how to attract new industry, leaving small communities dependent on hopeful planning rather than results.
Columbus Day observes a legal holiday on Tuesday October 12 with Farmers and Merchants State Bank closed for business. The notice states no banking services will be available that day.
A six man county court jury awarded approximately 100 an acre for six acres of land used to build a farm to market road. The award totaled about 1300 with 60 for land and 700 for damages to the remainder. The LA special commission had set 250. Plaintiff sought 8500.
Mr. Joe Kubenka Jr., owner of Joe's Chevrolet Sales in Moulton, received an ebony and silver wall plaque at a Chevrolet Dealer Meeting at Torah's Cafe in Victoria on September 23 in recognition of more than twenty five years as a Chevrolet dealer. The award was presented by R. L. Little, Zone Manager of Chevrolet Motor Division.
Peoria Illinois reports Dr A A Warlick a purebred Duroc breeder from Moulton Texas has seven Duroc spring litters qualifying for Production Registry per B R Evans secretary of the United Duroc Records Association. For PR a sow must furrow and raise eight pigs to 56 days weighing 300 pounds with first litters needing 275 pounds.
A 1954 Chevrolet overturned on a rural Scotts road Sunday night about 8 p m. driver Franklin Kozelsky escaped unharmed. The Ko zelsky car suffered heavy front end and top damage. No damage estimate yet. Moulton Motor Sales wrecker towed the vehicle to the garage.
San Marcos Melvin Ammermann and Wayne Kuhen of Moulton enrolled at Southwest Texas State Teachers College. Total college enrollment expected to reach about 1850 with a freshman class of 543 the largest since 1949. WWII veterans enrollments have fallen to 12, while 214 Korean veterans are enrolled.
Ath Degree Knights of Columbus held a chicken barbecue supper and a joint Fourth Degree installation at St. Joseph’s School Auditorium Moulton. Knight John W. Hill assisted by Har ry Fey Emil Greco and Wm Petrich installed Aqua kum and Shiner assemblies officers. Marian Year dedication marked the ceremony with Faithful Navigators Joe Hoffman Cuero and Dr Fr Wagner of Shiner noted. Over fifty knights from surrounding cities attended in regalia.
The Texas Highway Commission announces a two year Farm to Market Road program funded jointly with federal and state dollars. Projects include FM 1891 west to SH 95 north of Shiner about 3.6 miles and FM 532 east to US 77 about 4.2 miles. Work starts after final planning and right of way are secured with H P Krause in Yoakum directing.
A thunderstorm hit the city Tuesday morning with two main strikes. The Moulton Oil Mill electrical motor and the TV antenna at Leroy Mikulencak’s home were damaged, with fuse box destruction and possible TV loss. Minor electrical disturbances reported citywide. August Melnard injured his arm by a bolt. In Yoakum, 22 car and truck keys were reported stolen, police considering prank or staged theft.
The VFW Auxiliary will meet Thursday at 7 30 PM at the VFW Hall. Members are urged to be present as the main topic is the upcoming District Conven.
Paul E Edwards of Jackson Mississippi spoke at the Farm Bureau meeting about joining the organization since its 1934 Illinois founding. He outlined insurance benefits, farm program policies, and democratic formation. the Moulton and Witting Bureaus held the session to boost membership and form county resolutions for the October 28 convention. Herman Hanslik chaired the event, announced his selection to the state resolutions committee for Galveston and urged many county resolutions.
Dr L J Lauraine of Gonzales Veterinary Depot vaccinated 38 dogs at the local Fire Station as part of a Chambers of Commerce dog vaccination program. He will return later until all dogs are vaccinated. Each dog receives a year long tag for $2. Weather note says cold weather is the true mad dog weather.
A new amendment to the Water Facilities Act broadens loan options for farmers. Loans for irrigation and farm water supplies are now available nationwide via the Farmers Home Administration with private lenders insured at 4 percent interest and 1 percent annual insurance, or direct loans at 5 percent. Local FHA committees approve loans for eligible soil and water conservation projects through approved agricultural agencies.
The Field Supervisor announced that new enumerators are needed for Lava County for the 1954 Census of Agriculture. Applications open Oct 4 and are handled by Mr Hugo Gus Koether in Shiner.
The Game and Fish Commission will deploy wardens across Texas to watch the southward migration of Whooping Cranes. The effort aims to protect remaining birds and map their route while aiding injured cranes and coordinating potential air transport from Austwell. The Aransas Refuge prepares new facilities for cranes arriving by early November.
Joseph J. Sedlmeyer Sr. died at his son’s home in Shiner Tuesday October 5 after a year of declining health. The Flatonia Argus and Yoakum Times veteran, age 69, had most recently worked with The Shiner Gazette run by son Lee Sedlmeyer. Funeral services were at the Shiner Methodist Church after a Roeder Funeral Home wake, with burial in Flatonia City Cemetery. survivors include daughter Ann in San Antonio, sons Lee in Shiner and Joe in Yoakum, and brother H. H. Sedlmeyer of Rosenberg.
The Moulton Volunteer Fire Department accepted a low bid of 2975 dollars on a 750 series Ford chassis and cab for a new fire truck after three bids. The chassis should arrive next month and is the smallest expense. other equipment will cost about three times as much. Donations cover a little over half the expected cost and more funds are needed.
Moulton recorded 0.7 inches of rain on Monday and Tuesday morning, with 0.3 inches last Thursday, totaling one inch the heaviest since early summer. Other county areas saw up to 5 inches, but the northwest remains driest. Rain benefits pastures but still too dry to plow.
Legionnaires hold Sunday ceremony at VFW Hall with Geier-Merrem Post members installing officers from Hud geons Post Hallettsville. Judge Paul Fertsch Pete Netardus and J Kristek installed Wm Miculka Commander Chas Luksovsky 1st V Compressor Albert Pavlicek 2nd V Comer James Koncaba Adjutant Emil Jaluska Finance Officer Fr Wagner Service Officers and others.
Carlos Dean Wenske receives a promotion to S-Sgt in the 522nd Infantry Battalion Separate Fort Sill Oklahoma. He serves as Battalion S-2 Intelligence NCO, holding the post for 14 months. Wenske entered service in February 1953 and is son of Aug and Mrs Wenske of Shiner.
The Lamar Oak in Goose Island State Park, aged 2000 to 3000 years, has recovered from illness and draws more sightseers than ever. Rockport Chamber of Commerce manager Mary Juergens notes record attendance as the big tree towers 80 feet high with a 32 foot girth and 140 foot crown. The historic tree near Texas coast has long hosted Karankawa meetings and, in legend, a hangman’s tree.
Wilbert Muenster, 19, lost sight in his right eye from a gun accident at his Moulton area home on Sept 30. A .22 rifle discharged when its barrel clogged, shattering the chamber and lodging the bullet in the barrel. he was treated at Renger Hospital until last Sunday. He is the son of Mr. Joe Muenster.
Weekend social notes include a Bake Sale Saturday at the City office sponsored by the Moulton High School Junior Class starting at 9 am. The Oak Grove School plans a Sunday picnic on the school grounds with a family style dinner and a free dance featuring Adolph Migl's Orchestra.
Texas Attorney General John Ben Sheppard will speak at the Ninth District Texas American Legion convention in Rosenberg on October 17. His topic is Freedom Bought and Sold. Fifteen counties join the two day event starting October 16 with a speech at Fort Bend County fair grounds scheduled for October 17.
Guadalupe Valley Cotton Mills distributed a Christmas bonus equal to one week’s pay to every employee on the payroll at least six months. Workers also received notice of a full week’s vacation with pay during Christmas week.
Zion Lutheran Church schedules include Thursday Ladies Aid at 2 00 p m Confirmation instruction Saturday 8 45 a m Sunday School 9 00 a m Divine services 10 00 a m Luther League 7 30 p m Wednesday Singing for all Congregation Altar Guild 2 00 p m Brotherhood 7 30 p m In Breslau Texas Sunday School 7 15 p m Divine service 8 00 p m
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