Farm hearing witnesses urge change in program at Hallettsville
Eugene Hermes of Sweet Home testifies before a Congressional farm committee in Hallettsville last Friday. He warns small farmers may need alternative livelihoods if current farm programs persist. Herman Hanslik of Moulton supports Lavaca Farm Bureau, noting county farm numbers will decline without rule changes.
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Eugene Hermes
Sweet Home, Center
Congressional Committee
Hallettsville
Lavaca Farm Bu
Y. Jacobs
Herman Hanslik
Moulton
Lavaca
Lavaca County Farm Bureau Holds Fall Membership Drive
Lavaca County farmers and ranchers are urged to join the Farm Bureau during the October 7 to 14 drive. The piece notes the national and Texas Farm Bureaus achievements, including rural road programs and tractor gas refunds, and emphasizes that collective action gives farmers a stronger voice.
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Lavaca County
Texas Farm Bureau
Texas Agriculture
State Farm Organization
Farm Bureau
VFW District Convention Held in Victoria
The 24th VFW District Convention met in Victoria on Sunday October 9 with District Commander Gene Hinch presiding. Twelve posts attended. memorial services opened at 9 30. Notables included Dept. St. Commander Bill Cole and Lt. Falsom of Foster Field who spoke on the Benedix Race and a new fast aircraft. A barbecue and Dutch lunch followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
VFW
Victoria
Gene Hinch
Dept. St
Bill Cole
Abiline
Dept
Billy Dorris
San Antonio
Jim Potts
Corpus Christi
Tommy Jay
QM Harryer
Woodrow Joost
Edgard Kirby Wagner
Herbert fYlbrecht
Gus Welff
Emil Hend Tishs Jr
Cecil Castro
Billy Warning
Oscar Raab
Kennedy
Texas
Wit ting P TA holds first meeting for 1955 56 term
The Wit ting P TA held its first meeting on September 29 drawing a large turnout. Elected for the 1955 56 term were President Walter Schoenvogel Vice President Joe Konvicka Secretary Mrs August Kuehn Treasurer Adolph Darilek and Reporter Mrs Lula Trob. A postmeeting program by Witting School children followed the business session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Witting P-Ta
Walter Schoenvogel
Joe Konvicka
August Kuehn
Adolph. Darilek
Lula Trobl
Expansion Program To Be Discussed At Next PTA Meeting
A school expansion program will be discussed at the next PTA meeting in the High School Gym on Tuesday October 18 at 730 P M. School board members and other parties will be present to answer questions about the expansion program. The public is urged to attend. N E Strandtman Pres PTA
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PTA
N. E. Strandtman Pres
Two Cars Damaged In Sunday Wreck Near Town
Sunday at about 1 30 a m two northbound cars collided two and a half miles south of town. Joe Almos driving a 1949 Chevrolet Sedan struck Fred Pi lat in a 1941 Ford Sedan. Pi lat and family were with him. Both cars heavily damaged. Deputy Kortwig charged Almos with following too close. Navarra arrested for DWI in a separate minor mishap at Ermis General Merchandise Store. Navarra to appear in County Court in Hallettsville on Monday Oct 17.
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Here
Joe Almos
Fred Pilat
Almos
Wm. Kortwig
John Navarra
Ermis General Merchandise
Hallettsvile
Hallettsville
Funeral Services For Friederick Carl Kaase
Friederick Carl Kaase 93 of Moulton died October 3 at the home of his daughter in Hallettsville. Born November 6 1861 in Black Jack Springs he married Marie Ritter in 1886 and lived in Fayette County before settling in Moulton. Funeral was held October 5 at Zions Lutheran Church with Rev. Julius Holm officiating. Interment Baursville Cemetery. Survived by Emily Ida Helen Hulda Ed win Kaase and two Gummelt spouses plus siblings and many grandchildren. wife and four children predeceased him.
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Friedrich Carl Kaase
Moulton
Eric Gummelt
Hallettsville
Black Jack Springs
Marie Ritter
Swiss Alp
Fayette County
Oak Grove
Old Moulton
Zions Lutheran Church
Julius Holm
Elwyn
George
David Gummelt
Ray Kaase
Chi Berg
Farmers' Problem Presented At Sub-Committee Hearing
Several hundred farmers, businessmen, and professionals from Lavaca and acting counties attended a Friday hearing at Hallettsville Recreation Hall. The nine member Special Family Farms Subcommittee, led by Clark W. Thompson, studied family size farm issues and heard from Eugene Hermes of Sweet Home and Herman Hanslik of Moulton about allotments and county farm income. The session opened with remarks from local officials and the invocation by Very Rev. Alois Morkovsky. See HEARING page 8, col. 3.
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Professien
Lavaca
Hallettsville Recreation Hall
Clark W. Thompson
U. S
W. Grant
Alabama
John McMillan
South Carolina
Ti Abernathy
Mississippi
Jennings
Virginia
William Williams
New York
Cliffor McIntire
Maine
Ross Bags
Tennessee
Theo Gold
Francis M. LeMay
Walter W. Wilcox
Library of Congress
Frank A. Smoskey
Alois Morkovsky
Hallettsville
Paul H. Fertsch
Halletstville
M. I. Bozka
C. Y. Jacobs
Herman Hanslik
Moulton
Hanslik
Fire Prevention Week urged to cut farm losses
President Eisenhower proclaimed Fire Prevention Week from October 9 to 15. The 1954 fire loss on farms risks surpassing 1953, with homes 49.5 percent, barns 38.1 percent, and other buildings 12.4 percent of losses. Readers urged to inspect farms, remove hazards, check electrical systems, store flammables safely, and keep water and extinguishers ready.
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Eisenhower Hie
Winners Named at Legion Picnic
The annual American Legion picnic awarded prizes on Sunday. First prize Superwasher went to Lillie Sciba Hallettsville, second a Dinette Set to Bessie Kouba Moulton, third an Electric Mixer to Wallace Pace Gonzales, fourth an Electric Roaster to R A Samsel San Antonio, fifth 50 pounds meat to Arnold Riske Shiner, sixth Admiral Radio to A J Horkey Yoakum, seventh Picnic Cooler to Mrs A J Billimek Shiner, eighth Pressure Cooker to Mrs Paul Selzer Shiner, ninth Elron to August Muehlster, and tenth a Gal Paint to Frank Rothbauer Moulton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Lillie Sciba
Hallettsville
Dinette
Bessie Kouba
Moulton
Wallace Pace
Gonzales
R. A. Samsel
San Antonio
Arnold Riske
Shiner
Admiral Radio
A. J. Horkey
Yoakum
A. J. Billimek
Paul Selzer
Elron
August Muehlster
Frank Rothbauer
Rainfall Brings Beneficial Light Rain to Moul-Sait
A light rain totaling about 0.60 inches fell in Moul-Sait, bringing beneficial moisture for crops. The gentle shower helped ease dry conditions in the area.
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Moul- Sait
Thio Vetatty
Last Rites Held For E. F. Schroeder Sr in Shiner
Emil F. Schroeder Sr., 79, died Oct. 7 at Wagner Hospital Shiner. Services Saturday Oct. 8 at Buffington Chapel led by Pastor E J Oehlke. Surviving: six sons Emil Jr Victor Alvin Edwin William Gilbert. three daughters Hertha Dietschke Elda Kaiser Irma Kolessi. two sisters and three brothers.
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Emil F. Schroeder
Wagner Hospital
Shiner
E. J. Oehlke
Buffington Chapel
Emil Jr
Cuero
Victor
Alvin
Edwin
Yoakum
William
Gilbert
Herbert
Hertha) Dietschke
Moulton
Earl
Elda) Kaiser
Allen
Irma) Kolessi
Gerald Bues
Lavaca County Farm Bureau Convention Set for Oct 19
The Lavaca County Farm Bureau will meet Wednesday night Oct 19 at 8:00 PM at the VFW Hall. All members are urged to attend to help plan policies. Election of Directors will be held. By supporting your Farm you also support your community.
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Lavaca County Farm Bureau
VFW
South Texas COC forum to feature lawmakers in Laredo
Texas lawmakers including Clark Thompson Joe Kilgore and John Bell will join state senators Fly and Karen Jr and reps Smith Banks Jr on a legislative forum panel during the South Texas Chamber of Commerce annual meeting in Laredo October 23 24 Former Congressman Lloyd M Bentsen Jr will moderate Thompson will be the luncheon speaker delegates will ask questions on federal and state issues about 300 attendees expected at the two day event with sessions at the Plaza and Hamilton hotels
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Texas
Clark W. Thompson
Joe M. Kilgore
John J. Bell
South Texas Chamber of Commerce
Laredo
Wm. S. Fly
Victoria
Abraham Karen Jr
Max C. Smith
San Marcos
Stanley Banks Jr
San Antonio
Lloyd M. Bentsen, Jr
Mission
Thompson
House Agriculture Committee
Plaza Hotel
Hamilton Hotel
E. L. Powell
Legislative Forum
South Texas
Powell
Lutheran Ladies Aid Meets on October Sixth
The Lutheran Ladies Aid Society held its regular meeting Thursday afternoon with thirty two members present and Rev. Holm presiding. He led prayer and discussed middle childhood factors of ages six to eight, noting physical, mental, and religious traits. Sympathy offered to Miss Helen Kaase on her father’s death. Bazaar date moved to October 15.
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Lutheran Ladies Aid Society
Holm
Evelyn Hull
Helen Kaase
PCDI ii lai gaseua 1829 RS 12
A damaged text fragment appears to reference a date 1829 and a number 12 with additional notes about Middling and amounts. The readable portion suggests an old ledger or record entry with unclear context. No explicit event, persons, or organizations are confidently identifiable.
Halloween Carnival at St. Joseph's School
Plans for the annual Halloween Carnival set for Sunday October 16 at St. Joseph's School start at 6:00 p m The School Club offers a French chicken and rice dish with fruit pie and coffee Amusements galore and games await all attendees Public is invited for an enjoyable evening.
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St. Joseph’s School
Rudder Explains Land Board Reforms At Legion Picnic
Texas Land Commissioner J Earl Rudder spoke at the American Legion picnic, detailing changes after the ouster of B Giles. He urged Texan cooperation to aid veterans through the Veterans Land Board, noting new oversight by county commissioners court and Austin, expanded training and four schools for appraisers, and county officers to assist veterans. The GI Bill advances home and land purchases, expanding opportunities for veterans and professionals.
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Rudder
Legion Picnic
American Legion
Texas
J. Earl Rudder
B. Giles
Eainsings
Fire department halts small blaze at Pren Lockwell home
Fire fighters responded quickly to a Friday morning alarm at the Pren Lockwell residence. A defective gas heater caused the fire, causing minor damage and demonstrating the department’s swift intervention.
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Pren Lockwell
Farmers Testifying At Hearing On Farm Losses
In photos from a hearing, C Y Jacobs and Frank J Hanslik of Moulton discuss purchasing extra land after a $5000 loss from cotton decline and drought. Hugo Backlzy, Robert Grahmann, Benita Pavlu, and W A Hefner voice farm income pressures and potential livelihood changes.
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C. Y. Jacobs
Frank J. Hanslik
Moulton
DeWitt County
Hugo Backlzy
Hanslik
KJZT
Benita Pavlu
Also Mentioned on This Page
Frank Smousky
American Farm Bureau
Witting School
Friederick
Carl Kaase
Lee Kaase
Dudley Hoskins
Legion
E. F. Schroeder, Sr
C. of C
Luth
Ladies’ Aid
Robert Grahmann
W. A. Hefner
Garwood
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