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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1952
Page
6
A column of curious facts notes glass strength at two million psi and planes shrinking inches at height. Newfoundland was bought for 50 dollars, world population at Christ’s time about fifty million, Korean custom on naming after childbirth, yearly growth of five thousand new English words.
A tiny humming bird, weighing under a penny, can reach speeds up to 250 miles per hour. Its long sharp bill helps it pierce the air and outmaneuver larger birds, earning it notable fearlessness.
A humorous line compares US light bulbs to noon sun over a small area. A sharp remark on severed limbs in some Chinese customs follows. A quirky claim about asparagus as a lily is offered. A social note mentions Rev. K. Windecker and Arnold Windecker visiting in San Antonio and C. T. Johnson visiting Moulton.
Tender story about a young woman doctor torn between love and the medical profession. The narrative follows her commitment to medicine amid personal and ethical tensions, highlighting devotion to patients and the challenges of balancing romance with a demanding career.
Elvin Mikulencak called The Eagle Saturday and ordered the paper mailed to his brother Pfc. Leroy Mikulencak who is serving in Korea.
Thousands of pounds of old newspapers and magazines are burned in Milton each year because no one collects and sells them. The writer suggests starting a collection business to earn extra pennies since the material adds up to a significant sum and can fetch fair prices from buyers in the cities.
Mr and Mrs Weldon L Knape and son Weldon Louis visited Austin over the weekend to see Mr and Mrs I G Janca and other relatives. The Eagle acknowledges a Golden Anniversary celebration invitation from Texas State College for Women in Denton on November 6. If you need job printing dial 3 4871.
Cpl. R. R. Kocian returned from Korea last Friday after 19 months with the armed forces. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Ad. Kocian of Moulton.
Cpl Charlie Tykal Jr., formerly at Camp Helinger, is reassigned to Camp Otis in Massachusetts. He recently spent four days visiting his parents Mr and Mrs Charles Tykal Sr of Moulton.
Mrs Emil Balusek of Shiner and Mrs Elizabeth Gerdes of Corpus Christi visited with Mr and Mrs Joe Kubenka Jr here last week Thursday.
Instruction for placing a want ad in the Eagle directs callers to dial 3 4871 to submit advertising requests.
The Gutenberg Bible is also known as the Mazarin Bible. Subscriptions to the Eagle are invited via the listed contact number.
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