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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1954
Page
1
Beginning January first over five and a half million farm workers will join the social security program. The piece notes the shift from old age assistance to old age and survivors insurance, praises veteran benefits like the GI Bill, and urges watchdog oversight to prevent graft while supporting programs aiding farmers and veterans.
The Hallettsville Council of Catholic Women holds its semi annual deanery meeting at the Moulton parish hall on Sunday October 17 at 2 30 p m Host parish is Moulton Catholic women delegates from Hallettsville Shiner Yoakum Yorktown Cuero Gonzales Koerth St Marys Witting and Sweet Home are expected to attend the afternoon session.
The Moulton Lions Club met to harrow and fertilize the Little League field but will wait for rain. A good grass stand exists on the diamond though drought threatens lawns and pastures. Meeting time moved to 7 00 p m for winter. guests Jerome Kocian and Frank Nachlinger attended.
The 24th VFW district meeting will be held at the VFW Hall in Moulton on Sunday October 17. Delegates from 14 Posts along with department officials and guests will attend all day events including open and closed sessions to discuss veterans matters. Congressman Clark W Thompson and State Senator Gus Strauss are listed as speakers. Gene Hinch serves as master of ceremonies.
Kotzebue Drug Company begins a 1 cent sale this Wednesday and runs through Saturday. Buy one item at its regular price plus one cent and receive twice as much merchandise as the sale item. Visit the store to view the eligible items.
Judge John Romberg reported that plans for flood control dams in the Peach Creek watershed, largely federally funded, were discussed with landowners who oppose the project. They say floods do not justify the expense and doubt state and local cash assessments, though silt could benefit some farms.
The annual PTA membership drive at Moulton School is now on. Students will lead the effort with prizes for grades achieving the highest member counts and all are invited to join monthly meetings.
A local option petition for beer and liquor sales was filed with County Clerk Boothe by Rev. Arthur Cox and Rev. E. P. Cummings. It lists between 1100 and 1200 signers, surpassing the 923 needed if certified, urging the county to order an election backed by the Gonzales County Civic Loyalty League.
The St Josephs School Club held a regular meeting at the school auditorium led by President Raymond Fishbeck. Rev John Matoca delivered opening prayer. Officers reported a $50 gift from the VFW Auxiliary and discussed plans for the Halloween Carnival at the VFW Hall on Oct 20.
The Lavaca County Farm Bureau will hold a policy development meeting at Wied Hall Sunday October 17 at 1 30 pm. The meeting aims to discuss and draft resolutions for the county convention in Hville October 28 at 7 30 pm. Farm Bureau members interested should attend.
A Halloween themed garden party is planned for Tuesday at O.D.H.S. ge 59 hall. The event features decorations music and games with a 25 cent donation funding 20 contests. Prizes are homemade food items and the public is invited to attend with neighbors and friends.
Mrs. Barbara Grossmann 73 died October 8 at Mexia State School after a stroke. Last rites held Saturday at Smith Funeral Home with Rev. Julius Holm. interment in city cemetery. Survived by brothers Charles Welff and Joe Welff and sisters Rosie Zavesky Anna Culak and Johanna Shandera.
A Sunday night collision on FM road 532 near Moulton involved a 1940 Ford coupe driven by Robert Paul Krejci of Flatonia and a 1937 Ford coach driven by Fr. Culak of route 1 Moulton. Both vehicles suffered $50 in damage. no injuries were reported.
Joseph Zavesky a 79 year old retired Moulton farmer died Thursday in Hallettsville after months of illness. Born in Czechoslovakia he came to America at twelve and married Rosie Welff in 1898. Funeral services were held Friday at Smith Funeral Chapel with Rev. Julius Holm. interment City Cemetery Moulton. Survived by widow six sons three daughters 18 grandchildren six great grandchildren and pallbearers named.
The VFW Auxiliary began procedures to induct new members on October 7 with special rites. The group is first in the state to meet its membership quota.
Komensky P.I. A. hosts meeting on Oct 7 with Jim Fishbeck re elected president for 1954 55 term. Officers include Ernest Gillar Agnes Hone Darwin Vasek Henry Kalich Kalich. 114 members in Parents Teachers group. Thanksgiving picnic set for Nov 25 with regular meeting Nov 4 and 4-H club girls social after. Free lunch followed.
The Geier Merrem Legion Auxiliary hosted 27 members and one guest for a turkey supper at Pundt's Cafe before a business meeting and installation. Officers were installed by past president Mrs B J Sitz after the session.
Plans call for another dog vaccination day after the Oct 6 event at the fire station where Dr. Lauraine examined dogs. Expect announcements for the next date as rabies shots will be offered to animals.
V F Buchek born in Moulton became a veteran financier and builder developer in San Antonio. The San Antonio Express recounted his rise from bank work in Runge to leading two large subdivisions Hillcrest and Oak Hill, totaling over 800 lots, plus two shopping centers, and his move to ease back into work after recovery from illness.
About three hundred attended the ladies night banquet hosted by the Moulton Council Knights of Columbus last Tuesday Columbus Day. Senator Gus Strauss spoke on Christopher Columbus with Dist. Deputy A. J. Rohan of Yoakum delivering a brief message. Mrs. Rohan spoke for the CD of A. The event at the VFW Hall featured chicken barbecue and trimings.
A feed truck driven by Bryan Robinson of Flatonia burned with an occupant near Bryan. The victim’s identity was not confirmed and the cause of the fire remained unknown. The deceased is married to the former Lenita Pavlas and is the son-in-law of Ad Pavlas of Flatonia. The article also notes a Moulton PTA meeting scheduled at the High School Gym on Tuesday October 19 at 7 30 p m with Margerum and students presenting.
At the Culak Lodge No. 165 SPJST meeting the membership voted to host a stew supper with games and other entertainment at the lodge hall on Sunday November 7th. Details are being worked out and further announcements will follow.
Dr J C Burt will attend a scientific meeting at the Texas Medical Center M D Anderson Hospital and Tumor Institute in Houston for two days October 21 and 22. The discussions will focus on cancer research before the dedication of a new building for the institute.
Key plays from three games set for Saturday feature Southwest Conference teams. The report highlights expectations for Bryan AFB and Humble TV coverage, with details to follow in Humble, p. 5.
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