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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1949
Page
1
A local softball game titled Fats and Leans is set for Tuesday September 6 at 8 30 P M on the Lions Club diamond Frank Biehunko captain of the fats predicts victory while L J Meyer captain of the loans predicts a win A public address description will accompany the event with inviting the public to attend for an evening of fun
The piece notes President Truman asking Dixiecrats to rejoin the Democratic Party and cites continuing opposition from the 1948 campaign standard bearer. It also covers local efforts in Moulton to add parking space, a new school year opening September 13, and calls for regular attendance. Farmers complain about scarce Saturday parking, with east Main Street space identified for leveling and paving.
Moulton schools and St Josephs will begin the 1949 50 scholastic sessions the second week of the current month. Both faculties are ready to begin the new school year. Children should attend regularly in order to do their best work.
A local scribe notes Moulton will form a school band this year after several years without one. The band is seen as a valuable community asset and supporters are urged to pledge assistance.
An election on November 8 will select 21 board members, one from each congressional district. Candidates must be at least 35 years old with five years of district residence prior to election.
Ten proposed constitutional amendments will be submitted to Texas voters on November 8. Secretary of State Ben Ramsey drew the ballot order in the governor’s and attorney general’s presence. Proposals cover civil service for counties, annual legislative sessions, creation of hospital districts, repeal of the poll tax, city county health units, a statewide retirement and disability pension system for appointive county officials, district judge proceedings at the county seat, rural fire districts, trials without a jury in lunacy cases, and women serving on juries.
Refugees arriving in New York are stunned by the abundance in city stores and the ability to buy refrigerators clothes automobiles and groceries in plentiful quantities. Across the continent smaller towns offer similar goods at comparable prices reflecting a nation built on mass production and ample retail choices.
An official of a major retailer argues mass production and mass distribution are inseparable for prosperity. He cites retail as a vast employer, tax contributor, consumer of services, and community anchor, asserting the partnership fuels living standards and keeps media and commerce thriving.
The Baursville school will open the 1949 50 term Monday September 12. The term runs nine months with John Beck serving as principal and Mrs Er win Biehunko as assistant teacher.
William Gertner of Moulton Texas has been assigned to the Fifth Armored Victory Division for fourteen weeks of basic training. He is now stationed with Battery A 95th Armored Field Artillery Battalion at Camp Cheffee Arkansas.
St Josephs Parish to hold its annual picnic at the V F W Hall in Moulton on September 11 with lunch and supper served and a day of entertainment ending in a dance.
The passage argues that American prosperity rests on two linked forces: a flourishing economy of production and a flood of mass distributed goods. It presents these as inseparable pillars shaping everyday living standards.
Reverend A. H. Falkenberg, 62, died at his home in Burton Texas on August 24 following a thirteen year pastorate at Zion Lutheran Church Moulton. He served churches in Gay Hill Round Top Carmine Moulton and Castroville and was active in his community. He was survived by his wife Lillian Broesche two brothers and a sister.
Moulton Freight Station will be closed Saturdays and Sundays and legal holidays for receipt and delivery of freight and other public business. Less car load freight will not be received or delivered on Saturdays Sundays or legal holidays. No change to carload traffic handling. When no one is on duty arrangements may be made by contacting the local agent.
Congress debates a nationwide road building program with a federal share rising from 1 to 3 for 1. The plan aims for a long range, enhanced highway network and greater state development efforts to promote better roads next year.
Mr and Mrs Eugene Miculka of Shiner are the proud parents of a baby girl born at the Wagner Hospital on Saturday August 27. The baby weighed a healthy amount and has been named Genie Marie.
Mr and Mrs Oscar Raab returned Saturday from Chicago where they attended the National Photographers Convention and the Railroad Fair They visited relatives in Wausau Wisconsin Northwoods Wisconsin Cedar Rapids and Ames Iowa and report having a wonderful time.
The Praha softball club defeated Moulton Frigidaire 9 to 0 Tuesday night, delivering a decisive win at home.
In the Moulton Lions Club softball playoff, Ford loses 14 to 8 in game one to Johnny's Store, then Ford rebounds to win 14 to 1 in game two. Batteries listed: Ford Kouba Maresh. Johnnie's Brunkenhoefer Kubenca Holub. New school buses to follow September delivery with routes adjusted after arrival.
Mr and Mrs Don Donahan of Princeton Indiana announce the arrival of a daughter on Saturday August 27 Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Jim Thompson of near Moulton Great grandparents are Mr and Mrs C W Thompson of Owensville Indiana
National Allied Insurance offers special dividend application forms at the local post office and veterans organizations. Frank J. Wagner, Legion Service officer, will help any veteran complete the forms.
Mr and Mrs Harold Knape of Yoakum celebrate the birth of a daughter named Charlotte Jean weighing 5 pounds 14 ounces at Huth Memorial Hospital on Wednesday morning August 31 The mother is the former Miss Marine Gummelt and the child is the granddaughter of Mr and Mrs Gus Gummelt and of Mr and Mrs O F Knape of Moulton.
Elo C Fehrenkamp president of Farmers and Merchants State Bank of Moulton and mayor spoke on Station WOAI San Antonio Saturday morning’s Roving Banker Program. He praised the community’s prosperity and cited diversified farming as a key strength behind the area’s strong economy.
The Christian Rural Overseas Program or CROP has held meetings in 10 Texas counties with Elmore R. Torn, state director, estimating about fifty more county sessions. Churches and local agents will aid planning, with funds or commodities shipped abroad via church relief groups. Completion deadline for donations is November 12.
On Sunday September 4 the Lutheran Sunday School will hold a Rally Day. Sunday School scholars attend morning services and meet in the Tom Reale pasture in the afternoon. Parents and friends are invited.
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