Local Ag Boys Shine at Schulenburg Dairy Show and LaGrange Fair
Moulton F F A boys excel at Schulenburg Dairy Show on Sept 27 and LaGrange Fair on Oct 5 6. Sammie Barta won first with a dairy heifer Edward Hajek placed second and both repeated first with their heifers Allen Krejci took first with sow and litter in hog exhibit at LaGrange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schulenburg
LaGrange
Moulton F. F. A
Sammie Barta
Edward Hajek
Allen Krejci
Churchill calls for heads of state conference on live and let live
The piece notes Winston Churchill backs another conference with Russian leaders to seek a live and let live agreement. It reports a heated contest between Churchill and Atlee for Britain's premiership and mentions an invitation from Blinn College Brenham Texas to attend its dedication ceremony on Sunday October 14 with Governor Allan Shivers delivering the address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winston Churchill
Britain
Churchhill
Atlee
Moulton Eagle
Blinn College
Brenham
Texas
Allan Shivers
Discovery of America Honored on 459th Anniversary
Today marks the 459th anniversary of Christopher Columbus discovering America. The quote recalls his voyage from Spain to the new world and back, noting his role in uncovering the greatest continent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Christopher Columbus
Columbus
Spain
Farmers urged to destroy cotton stalks before frost
In boll weevil and pink boll worm areas farmers should destroy all cotton stalks as early as possible. Early destruction cuts next year's population and is the cheapest effective control. October 15 is the deadline to plow up stalks in this area.
Baby Girl Born to Culaks at Camp McCoy Wisconsin
Cpl and Mrs Rueben Culak of Camp McCoy Wisconsin welcome a baby girl named Susana Gene born Friday September 21. The newborn weighs six pounds ten ounces. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Frank Culak of Moulton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rueben Culak
Camp McCoy
Wisconsin
Susana Gene
Frank Culak
Moulton
Delegates Chosen for Legion District Convention
Geier Merrem Post No. 392 American Legion held a large meeting at the V F W Hall October 3. Final plans for the October 14 picnic and the October 28 Ninth District convention at Sweeney Texas were announced with delegates and alternates selected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geier-Merrem
American Legion
V. F. W. Hall
Sweeney
Texas
Frank Meyer
Claus C. Wiseman
Edwin Provazek
Charles R. Moss
Ernest A. Novosad
Emil J. Pustejovsky
Frank J. Wagner
Theo. J. Motal
Wm. Miculka
Louis Fishbeck
J. V. Havlik
Frederick Petruzela
Ad. A. Haas
Frank Luksovsky Jr
Eugene Hinck
Albert Pavlicek
Henry C. Jasek
Emil J. Jalufka
Texas Farm Bureau Kickoff for October Membership Drive
The Texas Farm Bureau will run a membership drive from October 11 through October 18 with 15,000 field workers. The statewide quota is 70,000 members and Lavaca County's target is 600 members. The drive promotes Farm Bureau as the voice of organized agriculture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Farm Bureau
Lavaca County
Farm Bureau
Army Accepts Volunteers With Dependents For Draft-Age Men
Sgt. Nutting announces a new Army policy allowing married men between 18 and 26 with dependents to volunteer. Eligible recruits may enlist for two years and must not be classified as previous service. This marks the first time in years the Army will accept volunteers with dependents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Army
Nutting
U. S. Air Force
Court House
Seguin
Texas
Army
Sgt. Nutting
Take off Fat Say Health Officer
Dr. George W. Cox warns obesity is a significant public health problem in Texas. He outlines a reducing diet including skim milk, lean meats, liver, fish, vegetables, whole grain cereals, and fruits with no added sugar or fat. Desserts are discouraged for conscientious reducers.
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George W. Cox
Austin
United States
Texas
Cox
State Heath Department
Cpl. Spaniel Participates in Desert Rock Exercise Near Las Vegas
Corporal Eugene L. Spaniel of Moulton Texas is among 5000 servicemen taking part in Exercise Desert Rock near Las Vegas Nevada. He serves with service troops supporting Third Corps under Major General William B. Kean. The Army exercise trains ground troops for atomic warfare tactics at the Atomic Energy Commission site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene L. Spaniel
Louis Spaniel
Moulton
Texas
Las Vagas
Nevada
Third Corps
William B. Kean
Desert Rock
Atomic Energy Commission
Nevada Test Site
Barta Couple Welcome Baby Boy Kenneth Louis
Cpl. and Mrs. Louis Barta announce the arrival of an eight pound son born at Shiner Hospital on Saturday September 29. The baby is named Kenneth Louis. Cpl. Barta is stationed in Japan. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Frank Pavlicek of Moulton and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Barta of Flatonia.
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Louis Barta
Shiner Hospital
Kenneth Louis
Barta
Japan
Frank Pavlicek
Moulton
Frank Barta
Flatonia
Fire Prevention and Civil Defense Tips for Homes
Civil defense guidance stresses preventing fires by clearing rubbish from homes and yards, inspecting heating and electrical systems, and safely storing flammable liquids. Emphasizes trash removal, proper containers for oily rags, chimney care, and avoiding heat near fabrics and curtains.
Miss Billie Jean Karl and James Johnson Wed in Yoakum
Miss Billie Jean Karl daughter of Mr and Mrs W E Karl of Yoakum married James Charles Johnson son of Mr and Mrs Sam Johnson of Old Moulton at W J Johnson home in Yoakum at 4 00 pm Sunday October 7 Rev G L Neely officiated The couple will live in Old Moulton A reception followed with a white two tier cake and attendants including Vernell Johnson maid of honor and W E Karl Jr as best man
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Billie Jean Karl
James Johnson
Yoakum
W.J. Johnson
W. E. Karl
James Charles Johnson
Sam Johnson
Old Moulton
G. L. Neely
Mrs. Johnson
Marines seek officers from Moulton graduates
Master Sergeant Donald Gallsapy of the Marine Corps Recruiting Station in Victoria announced an expanded officer training program. They seek graduates age 20 to 27, including married men, for 1000 immediate officer candidate openings. The next course starts November 29 with 450 slots. applications must reach Marine Corps Headquarters by November 1. Candidates must be 20 to 27 on July 1, 1952, in good shape, and hold four year degrees in fields other than medicine dentistry and theology.
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Moulton Area
Donald Galldspy
Marine Corps
Victoria
Gallaspy
Ernest Biehunko Reports on Boys State at Lions Club
Moulton Lions Club met October 4 at Pundt's Cafe with sixteen members and two guests. Ernest Biehunko shared a Boys State Austin report, noting Longhorn and Pioneer Party divisions and his election to the House. he urged continued attendance and thanked the club. Meeting time was moved to 7 00 P M.
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Ernest Biehunko
Lions Club
Moulton Lions Club
Pundt’s
Ernest “Buddie” Biehunko
Lion
Frank Biehunko Jr
Boys State
Austin
Lhte
Surmer
American Legion
Longhorn
Pioneer
Ernest
House of Representatives
Earnest
The
Shiner Man Appointed to Draft Board No 51
Theo Rogge of Shiner has been named a member of Local Draft Board No 51 at Gonzales to represent Lavaca County. He was recommended by Governor Allan Shivers and notified by Brig. General Paul L Wakefield, state director of selective service. The board serves Gonzales and Lavaca Counties.
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Shiner
Theo. Rogge
Miss Rosalie Sedlar Weds Vladik Kocian in Moulton Church
Miss Rosalie Sedlar daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Sedlar and Vladik Kocian son of Mr and Mrs Charlie Kocian Sr were married Tuesday morning October 2 at 7 30 o clock in St Joseph Church Moulton. The double ring ceremony followed by a Nuptial High Mass with music by Patek Orchestra. The bride wore white satin with chantilly lace a fingertip veil and orange blossom crown. Attendants included Mrs Alfons Kocian Matron of honor and Mrs Theodore Mican maid of honor. The groom’s party included Alfons Kocian best man and several groomsmen. A wedding dinner and supper followed at the bride’s home. The groom a World War II veteran served in Japan for about eighteen months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosalie Sedlar
Frank Sedlar
Vliadik Kocian
Charlie Kocian Sr
St. Joseph Church
Moulton
Joseph Kop
Julius Micayioss
Bohumir Gilfar
Moultén
Isses Clara
Bertha Gel
Alfons Kocian
Theodore Mican
Lainor
Patsy Sedlar
Irene Kocian
Menerietta Kresta
Mary Kocian
Viola Wagner
Shiner
Josephine Sedlar
New Braunfels
Toney
Alice Kocian
Julius Ealar
Edward Gillar
Franklin Sedlar
Daniel Mican
Clyde Jobb
Lawerence Kocian
Daniel Kocian
Japan
Patek Orchestra
W. Hall
Private First Class Schraer Participates in Desert Rock Exercise
Pfc Clarence H Schraer son of Mr and Mrs Ben Schraer of Moulton Texas is among 5000 troops in Exercise Desert Rock near Las Vegas Nevada The service troops will not take part in actual tests A battalion of combat troops will set up a battle position while retreating to safety General Kean says troops will be kept safe and not exposed to unnecessary danger.
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Clarence H. Schraer
Ben Schraer
Moulton
Texas
Desert Rock
Las Vegas
Nevada
Third Corps
William B. Kean
Atomic Energy Commission
Nevada Test Site
Kean
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Suwat
Press of the
United States Department of Agriculture
Rueben Culaks
Legion
Army News
Cpl
Eugene Spaniel
Mrs. Barta
Vernell Johnson
W. E. Karl Jr
Velma Johnson
Gaynell Karl
Crystal Johnson
Shiner Man
Vladik Kocian
Pfc
Clarence Schraer
Las Vegas, Nevada
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