Labor Day Tribute and Rural Progress Highlight Early 20th Century
The piece reflects on Labor Day origins tied to Peter J. McGuire and Congress making it a holiday. It also notes a new school year, extended education, Texas cotton crop fluctuations due to rain, a Farm-to-Market Road between Komensky and Praha, and rising youth crime amid racial tensions in urban areas.
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Peter J. McGuire
Knights of Labor
Congress
Komensky
Praha
Two Week AF Active Duty Completes at Bakalar AFB
Captain Harry E. Meyer of Moulton completes a two week tour with the 433rd Troop Carrier Wing at Bakalar AFB Indiana. Reservists trained to keep the Alamo Wing combat-ready and capable of airlifting troops and cargo worldwide using C 119 Flying Boxcars. Brig. Gen. John H. Foster praised the citizen airmen as the backbone of the Air Force second team.
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Bakalar Air Force Base
Ind
Harry E. Meyer
Moulton
Air Force Reserves
Indiana Air Force Base
Meyer
433Rd
Brooke Air Force Base
San Antonio
Afar Afb
Texas
Alamo
Air Force
John H. Foster
General Foster
Hensley Field
Dallas
Mystery Farm identified in Northeast Iowa contest win
The 65 acre farm of Mr and Mrs Jim Reindl northeast of here was named the Mystery Farm in a recent contest. Claude Jaluska of Moulton Route 1 won two free passes to the Star Theatre for correctly identifying the former City Dairy which the Reindls have operated for nine years. The couple married November 8 1920 and have a daughter Delores Tousignant and three grandchildren. They are active in St Joseph Parish Farm Bureau Knights of Columbus and American Legion Auxiliary and continue dairy work with chickens grain and legume crops managed with Farmall tractors and soil conservation practices.
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Star Theatre
Moulton Eagle
Jim Reind
Here
Claude Jaluska
Moulton
Star ‘Theatre
City
Mrs. Reindl
St. Joseph Catholic Church
Reindl
Henrietta Heerssen
Lee
Delores) Tousignant
Leonel
Linda
Jimmy
Moulton St. Joseph Parish
Farm Bureau
Knights of Columbus, Christian Mothers Society
American” Legion Auxiliary
Reindls
Expected To Die In Holiday Traffic
The Texas Department of Public Safety predicts 31 deaths in Texas highway crashes during the three day Labor Day weekend. Col Homer Garrison Jr urges Texans to reduce highway tragedy and notes last year’s 30 deaths nearly matched the forecast. He cites 1959 Fourth of July fatalities reaching 26 as a past accuracy point.
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Texas Department of Public Safety
Texas
Homer Garrison, Jr
Garrison
Major at attention but toothless in Carlisle camp
Major John Dicsee gave a loud attention command to greet the general at Camp Curranhill Carlisle when his false teeth popped out as he shouted. The incident highlighted his enthusiasm and the moment was described with humorous relief by onlookers.
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Carlisle
England
John Dicsee
Camp Curranhill
Firemen’s Dance Slated This Saturday by Moulton VFD
The Moulton Volunteer Fire Department sponsors its annual Labor Day Dance at the VFW Hall this Saturday September 5. Texas Rhythm Boys provide music with admission 75 and 25 cents. Proceeds benefit the local fire department.
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Moulton Volunteer Fire Department
VFW
Texas Rhythm Boys
Fire Dept
Suffers Toe Injury In Lawn Mower Mishap
Mr August Eilert of this city suffered a painful injury to his left big toe last week Thursday evening while mowing church grounds. The rotary mower blade ripped into his shoe causing a deep gash necessitating six stitches at Wagner Clinic after transfer by Mrs Ruth Windecker.
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August Eilert
Eilert
Wagner Clinic
Ruth Windecker
St Joseph Parish Picnic Set for September 13 at Moulton
Final preparations are under way for the St Joseph Catholic Parish Harvest Picnic to be held Sunday September 13 at the Moulton VFW Hall. Entertainment refreshments and amusements for all ages will be on the grounds with family style dinner and supper featuring a delicious menu. The event draws a large crowd from near and far and invites all to join for a day of enjoyable activities.
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St. Joseph
Moulton
VFW
Moulton St. Joseph's
Mrs. Joe Vanham Visits Seguin To See Relatives
Mrs. Joe Vanham spent the weekend in Seguin visiting relatives and sharing time with family members.
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Joe Vanham
Seguin
Mrs. John Raab Dies After Illness in Moulton
Mrs. John Raab age 59 7 months 6 days passed away August 28 at Wagner Hospital Shiner after brief illness. Born Mary Gast January 22 1900 near Moulton she married John Raab October 2 1918. Survived by husband three sons Edgar Clarence Lester seven grandchildren one sister Rose Jilek. Funeral August 30 at St Joseph's Church Moulton with interment in Moulton Catholic Cemetery.
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John Raab
Moulton
Wagner Hospital
Shiner
Mary Gast
John
Rosalie Schumann Gast
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
Smith Funeral Home
Bernard Goebel
Moulton Catholic Cemetery
Edgar Raab
Clarence Raab
Lester Raab
Dallas
Returns Home From Canada and Northeast States Journey
Miss Rose Marie Strieder returned home Sunday after a 23 day tour of northeastern states and Canadian provinces. She visited shrines in Canada New York City and Washington D C and many historical shrines. The highlight was the 2nd World Sodality Congress at Newark New Jersey which inspired the youth.
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Rose Marie Strieder
Our Neighbor
Canada
New York City
Our Capitol
Washington, D. C
Newark
New Jersey
St. Josephs School Club Begins 1959 60 Year
The St. Josephs School Club will hold its first meeting of the 1959 60 school year Thursday night September 3 starting at 8 oclock. All parents are urged to attend.
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St. Joseph's School Club
Moulton Boy Scout Troop Reorganizes With New Scoutmaster
Scoutmaster Jimmie L. Kubicek Jr leads Moulton Troop 221 as it reorganizes inviting all scouting age boys to register on September 11 at 7 30 PM at the new Legion Home. A Weber roast and sodas await attendees and fathers are encouraged to attend.
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Moulton
Jimmie L. Kubicek
Kubicek
Flatonia Livestock Market Strong Despite Rainy Demand
The Flatonia Livestock Commission Co reports high demand Monday with buyers for all cattle and hog classes. Six hundred sixty nine head of good fresh cattle listed. hogs 291 head checked in. Prices include good calves 27 to 30, stocker calves 30 to 35, cows 17 to 19.50, top hogs 14.40 to 15.10. Report notes recent rains boosted stocker cattle demand and features weekly auction on Gonzales KCTI. Mr and Mrs Jim Gajer of Victoria visited.
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Flatonia Livestock Commission Company
Farm Summit urged to bridge farm law stalemate
President Eisenhower may convene a White House summit this fall to ease the farm legislation dispute between Congress and Agriculture Secretary Benson. The aim is to end the cold war over farm laws, reduce surpluses and rising costs, and craft a public-interest program with bipartisan support.
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Eisenhower
Congress
Agriculture
Ezra Benson
White House
Benson
Congressional Agriculture Committees
Washington
Texas Enacts Broad Tax Increases At Start Of Fiscal Year
A slate of new and revised taxes became effective Sept 1 as Texas begins a new fiscal period. Officials estimate about 93 million dollars per year in additional tax revenue to cover state government costs. The measures include higher sales taxes on gas, vehicles, cigarettes, cigars, utilities, and several consumer goods, plus new license fees for certain продав licenses and machines.
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Austin
District Queen Contest in Hallettsville Tonight
The Farm Bureau District X Queens Contest will be held at Hallettsville High School Auditorium tonight at 8 00 PM. The general public is invited and good entertainment is promised.
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Farm Bureau District
Queens
Hallettsville High School
Town to Close on Labor Day in Moulton
All business houses in Moulton will remain closed Monday September 7 in observance of Labor Day. The public is urged to shop accordingly.
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Moulton
Grave Desecration Probed At Bunges Cemetery
Texas Ranger Quincy Lowman and Lavaca County Sheriff Theo Long investigate a grave dug up at Bunges Cemetery between Shiner and Hallettsville. The identified woman is Mrs. Fredia Draer, buried 64 years ago in an abandoned plot now overgrown. Brother Richard Thiele of Ganado recalls being 11 at the time and cannot confirm jewelry on funeral day.
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Bunges
Shiner
Hallettsville
Texas
Quincy Lowman
Lowman
Lavaca
Theo Long
Fredia Draer
Richard Thiele
Ganado
Undergoes Major Surgery In Halletts ville
414-year-old Daniel Wayne Koranek, son of Constable and Mrs. Daniel Koranek, underwent major surgery at Renger Hospital in Halletts ville. He returned home Tuesday morning and is doing fine.
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Little Daniel Wayne Koranek
Constable
Daniel Koranek
Renger Hospital
Hallettsville
Thief Snags 400 Left Shoes From Car Trunk
Chicago police puzzled as a thief took 400 shoes all for the left foot from the trunk of a salesman. The incident occurred Monday, prompting questions about motive and suspects.
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Chicago
Constable Reports Multiple Violations in Single Night
Constable Daniel Koranek reports Joseph Darilek of Edna driving a 1954 Chevrolet violated four traffic laws within seven blocks including following too close and speeding in a 30 mph zone. He was stopped near the site of a recent fatal accident involving Marvin Jemelka. Walter Korbanek of Rt. 3 Flatonia was cited for excessive noise and paid the fine with court costs after appearing before Justice Jerome Vaskel.
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Daniel Koranek
Joseph Darilek
Edna
Marvin Jemelka
Dafilek
Walter Paul Korbanek
Rt. 3
Flatonia
Justice of the Peace
Jerome Vasek
Witting School Set to Open September 14
The Witting School begins the 1959 60 term on Monday September 14 at 9 00 a m with buses at 7 50 a m Students are reminded to bring lunches Principal Alfred Technik and assistants Lola Strubel and Norman Strandtman guide the start.
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Witting School
Alfred Technik
Lola Strubel
Norman Strandtman
Sacred Heart Hallettsville Fall Picnic This Sunday
The Sacred Heart Catholic Parish of Hallettsville hosts its Annual Fall Picnic this Sunday September 6 on church and school grounds. A stew and barbecued chicken dinner starts at 11 00 a m with supper at 4 30 p m Meal tickets are 1 00 and 50c Amusements refreshments and a 3 00 p m auction will be offered A night dance at the Recreation Hall features George Machart and His Polka Boys 50c admission for all genders.
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Sacred Heart Catholic
Hallettsville
George Machart
Polka Boys of
Houston couple guests in old home town visit
Mr. and Mrs. Flo Mraz of Houston were weekend guests of Mrs. John Culak. Mr. Mraz states that they always enjoy the trip back to their old home town.
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Flo Mraz
Houston
John Culak
Mr. Mraz
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America
College Station
St. Joseph Parish
St. Joseph’s School
Thur
Flatonia Livestock Comm. Co. Report
Gonzales Kcti
Jim Gajer
Daughters of
Victoria
By Clinton Davidson
Administration
H’ville
Constable’s
H’ville Parish
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