Former Moultonite Sworn In As Chief Warrant Officer
John L. Jaeggli of Moulton and Harmon H. Barbee of Belle Rive take the oath of acceptance as Chief Warrant Officers in the regular Air Force before Lt. Col. James Lake. They join the six nation Allied Air Forces Central Europe HQ, NATO's largest air command.
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Moultonite
James Lake
1141St Special Activities Squadron
Regular Air Force
Allied Air Forces Central Europe
Aircent
NATO
Air Command
Farm Bureau Urges Stronger Representation At Convention
Lavaca Farm Bureau held its Annual Convention at the VFW Hall with President G O Little presiding. Dewey Compton of KTRH Houston spoke on global agricultural costs, meat consumption rising to 165 pounds and a total farm vote that lags national influence, urging greater Farm Bureau voice in government.
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Lavaca Farm Bureau
VFW
G. O. Little
M. E. Jacobs
Hope Community Farm Bureau
Dewey Compton
KTRH
Eat Jach
Farm Bureau
Ladies Aux Plans Boxtop Drive For Dolls
The local Ladies VFW Auxiliary will place boxtop collection boxes in shops to collect boxtops from Fab detergent. Collected boxtops will fund free dolls for needy children to be given on Christmas Day. More participation means more dolls for girls in need.
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Fab
Colgate-Palmolive Co
Last Rites for Moultonite's Mother
Funeral services for Mrs. Richard Boehm Sr. of Port Lavaca were held at the Catholic Church in Port Lavaca. Interment followed at Six Mile Cemetery. The 88 year old widow, born Sophie Bartosh in Czechoslovakia, died October 19 at Memorial Hospitals in Port Lavaca. She married Richard Boehm, later moving to Port Lavaca. survived by three sons and three daughters.
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Richard Boehm Sr
Port Lavaca
Six Mile
Two Cars Damaged In FM Road Collision At Moulton
Wednesday evening at 7 10 p m at the FM road 95 intersection south city limits of Moulton a 1953 Ford sedan driven by Raymond Fishbeck and a 1948 Ford coach driven by Roland Albert Proske both of Moulton collided each car damaged to the extent of 150 dollars with no injuries reported.
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Moulton
Raymond Fishbeck
Roland Albert Proske
Proske
FM Road
Fishbeck
Farm income down again in Texas in 1955 report
The University of Texas Bureau reports Texas farm income for January–August 1955 is six percent below the same period in 1954. Ten of nineteen major commodities show declines while grain sorghum, peanuts, cattle, sheep and lambs mohair eggs milk and milk products and fruits rise. Corn revenue holds steady with a record 48,060,000 bushels crop forecast and 22.5 bushel yield per acre, highest since 1919.
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Austin
Texas
University of Texas Bureau of Business Research
Lavaca County urged to join Farm Bureau for voting strength
Lavaca County residents are urged to join the Farm Bureau within five days to boost county representation at the State Farm Bureau Convention. The notice explains delegate allocation: one voting delegate per 25 members and one per 100 members beyond that, with Lavaca County having sent ten delegates last year and aiming for fifteen. It emphasizes membership as a civic duty and describes ongoing farm group meetings and county directors working to address farm issues.
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Yo Farm Bureau
Lavaca County
State Farm Bureau
Farm Bureau
Lava County
Fa Bureau
C Farm Bureau
Monht
Guy
Janey
Board of Directors
Sen Farm Bureau
Lava
Lions Hold Regular Meet At Pundt Cafe
The Lions Club met on Thursday October 20 at Pundt's Cafe with a meal and discussion of a forthcoming dance to benefit restroom facilities at the Lions baseball park. A film program followed showing a Corsicana to Illinois pipeline project and a Rural Road program promoting mud relief and farm to market road repairs.
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Lions Club
Pundt
Etlingers Dry Goods extends big sale to Oct 29
The Etlingers Dry Goods and Grocery big sale has been extended through Friday and Saturday October 28 29. Many customers attended last week and many still have the opportunity to buy at great savings. Shop at Etlinger's for savings.
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Etliggers Dry Goods & Grocery
Etlinger’s
Chevrolet to Unveil 1956 Cars in Nationwide Display
Chevrolet will introduce its 1956 passenger cars on Friday November 4 with simultaneous displays at dealer showrooms across the country. Company officials expect a record sales year and note the line is the most diversified in history. W E Fish predicts strong retail turnout and dealers plan extensive show room trim and entertainment surpassing 3 million dollars in expense.
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Detroit
Chevrolet
W. E. Fish
Fish
Edwin Barta Dies At 50 In Praha Area
Edwin Barta died at his home near Praha on Thursday morning October 20 at age 50. Funeral services were held at Smith Funeral Home in Flatonia and at Praha Catholic Church with Rev. Marcus Valenta officiating. Interment followed in Praha Catholic Cemetery. He is survived by his wife Mrs Edwin E Barta of Praha and one daughter Mrs Bohus.
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Edwin Barta
Praha
Smith
Flatonia
Marcus Valenta
Edwin E. Barta
Bohus
Doro
All-Star Orchestra to Play Hallettsville Dance
A 15 piece All-Star Orchestra will perform at a semi formal dance in the Hallettsville Recreation Hall on Thursday November 3 starting at 9 30 pm. The lineup includes four trumpets three trombones five saxophones and a noted vocalist with admission at 125 dollars per person tax included.
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Hallettsville Dance
Recreation Hall
Hallettsville
Texas
Billy Jacobs
Bob Prause
Lee Meredith
Herbert Kloesel
Bill Skelton
Wil
Bert Gerdes
Leo Heinrich
Herbert Rother
Wilbert Zapp
Junior Davidson
Charlie Ramosek
Rudy Ryaza
Walter Paul
Rhine Winkler
Bob Taylor
Marian Staggs
Mix O Gas System Demonstration in Shiner October 29
Public invited to free demonstration of the Mix O Gas system with the Delta control unit at Lavaca County Butane Company in Shiner on Saturday October 29. Janus Dugan of Delta Tank Manufacturing explains how the control unit prevents gas waste, maintains pressure, and ensures dependable fuel despite winter conditions. Three large prizes to be given away.
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Delta Control
Lavaca County Butane Company
Roeder's Home Appliances
Shiner
Dugan
Delta Tank Manufacturing Company
Baton Rouge
Louisiana
Lavaca County
Arlene Blahuta Named County Gold Star Girl
Moravia 4-H member Arlene Blahuta, 16, a Moravia School student in 10th grade, is honored as County Gold Star Girl. She has six years in 4-H, serving as secretary, treasurer, vice-president, and president of her club and leading the Lavaca County 4-H Council. Her projects include Clothing, Food Preparation, Rabbits, Gardening, Dairying, Canning, and Home Improvement, with blue ribbons in County Dress Review each year since 1952.
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Arlene Blahuta
Moravia
Arlene
Lavaca Co
4-H Council
Ernest F. Biehunke Distinguished Student Named
Fifty seven Texas A and M College students were named distinguished Air Force ROTC scholars by Colonel Henry Dittman of the Military Dept. The designation affects graduation considerations for the recognized cadets.
Moulton Farm Bureau Hosts Family Nite at VFW Hall
The Moulton Community Farm Bureau will hold its annual Family Nite tonight at the VFW Hall. Supper starts at 6:00 p.m. with refreshments and a dance to follow. Bring the family for an enjoyable evening.
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Moulton Community Farm Bureau
VFW_ Hall
Moulton School District to Hold Bond and Tax Election
Trustees ordered a bond and tax election for November 12 following a petition from 45 taxpayers. A proposed $110,000 in bonds and 15 cent tax increase would fund an 8 classroom elementary building and needed repairs to eliminate crowded conditions and separate grade levels.
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Moulton Independent School District
A. J. Pustejovsky
Louis Fehrenkamp
Wm. Hohit
Moulton
Komensky PTA Meeting Recap Plans Thanksgiving Picnic
The Komensky PTA held its regular meeting on Oct. 6. Minutes were read and approved. Plans discussed for the Thanksgiving picnic on Nov. 24. Next meeting set for Thursday night, Nov. 3. Final picnic plans and entrance prizes announced for the next gathering.
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Komensky Pta
Helpful Tips On Wrapping And Packing Parcels
Public notice highlights a free illustrated guide from the Post Office on wrapping fragile items like china stemware and books. It stresses proper containers and protective materials to speed delivery and reduce en route damage, especially during Christmas rush.
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M Post Office
Poltiawion
Mule Deer Bagged In Colorado by Local Hunters
A 4 point mule deer was taken in Colorado by Frank Lin Kubiccek with a 8 mm rifle on October 17. George Roznovsky accompanied him as part of a three day hunting trip. The buck dressed 165 pounds and both hunters reside in Moulton Rt. 1.
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Franklin Kubiccek
Colorado
George Roznovsky
Franklin
State
Moulton
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