The World Faces New Era With H Bombs
The article notes fear and restraint sustain civilization amid advances like H bombs and incendiaries. It reports a 385 million bale Texas crop forecast by the Department of Agriculture, up 325 000 from last month and 100 000 from last year, with potential production controls and December farmer votes. Congressman Thompson backs the current acreage allotment as best so far, though small farmers may bear the burden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Department of Agriculture
Secretary of Agriculture
Thompson
Labor Day Traffic Toll Falls Short of Predictions
The National Safety Council estimates that 40 million autos were on U S highways over Labor Day weekend and 574 people died in traffic accidents or mishaps. The toll came in below earlier forecasts, suggesting motorists may be learning.
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The
National Safety Council
Culak Lodge Plans Picnic For November 8
The Culak Lodge SPJST announces an afternoon picnic and barbecue supper on November 8 starting at 2:00 p m. Refreshments and amusements will be available with a later auction in the afternoon. Further details will follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Culak Lodge
SPJST
Fojt Graduates From Non-Com Academy in Reich Munich
S Sgt Erwin W Fojt son of Mr and Mrs Willie A Fojt Route 1 Shiner Texas recently graduated from the Seventh Army Non Commissioned Officers Academy in Munich Germany The course trains enlisted leaders in tactics weapons Army structure and leadership Fort a senior medical supervisor in the 317th Medical Group entered the Army Air Corps in 1943 and holds the European African Middle Eastern Theater Ribbon World War II Victory Ribbon and Army of Occupation Medal for Germany service
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Munich
Germany
Air Force
Erwin W. Fojt
Willie A. Fojt
Route 1
Shiner
Seventh Army’ Non
Fort
317Th Medical Group
Army Air Corps
Reduction Of Pink Bollworm In Lavaca DeWitt Gonzales
Report notes sharp drops in pink bollworm in Lavaca DeWitt and Gonzales counties due to improved stalk destruction in 1952 and winter spring rains. Percent reductions per bushel of gin trash: DeWitt 54, Lavaca 56, Gonzales 61.
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Lavaca
DeWitt
Gonzales Counties
Annual Parish Festival at St. Joseph’s Parish
The St. Joseph’s Parish harvest festival is Sunday at the VFW Hall. A family dinner starts at 11:00 a.m. admission is 1 for adults and 50c for children. Supper at 5 p.m. An auction of cotton bales and other items is at 4 p.m. A bazaar games and amusements run all afternoon, with a big dance at night.
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St. Joseph’s Parish
VFW
Last Rites for Richard Arnim
Funeral services for 75 year old Richard Arnim were held September 3 at Smith Funeral Home and City Cemetery. He died suddenly Tuesday afternoon. Born near Old Moulton he moved to town in 1905 and lived there until his death. Survivors include sister Anna Arnim of Moulton and brother Ferdinand Arnim of San Antonio. Pallbearers were Julius Krejci Roy Kotzebue Aug Eilert Johnnie Raab Frank Meyer and Victor Wagner.
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Richard Arnim
Smith Funeral Home
Mr. Arnim
Old Moulton
Anna Arnim
Moulton
Ferdinand Arnim
San Antonio
Julius Krejci
Roy Kotzebue
Aug Eilert
Johnnie Raab
Frank Meyer
Victor Wagner
First Rain Since Sept 1952 Lifts Robstown Area
Robstown Texas reports the first rainfall since September 1952 as 15 inches fell in nine days, with nearby areas receiving up to 19 or 20 inches. Farmers welcome the moisture while subscribers renew or join the Eagle through mail or office visits across multiple towns and states.
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Robstown
Texas
The
Eagle
Frank J. Picha
Corpus Christi
Pfc
Wilbert Kaiser
APO N. Y
New
Vlad. Steinacher
J. W Fulkerson
Calvis Brooks
Anton Stary, Jr
Edw. Kainer
Rt. 1
Rudy Beyer
Shiner
Frankie Jasek
Ignac Horecka
Hallettsville Rt
James Maresh
Clute
John Hofntz
Bob. Hlozek
New Rt
Willard Mitchell
Frank Sedlar
Bob Gillar
Ray. Fishbeck
Wm. Wenkenwerder
Robt. Saliger
M. M. Wagner
F. J. Albrecht
Jake Kurtz
John Eilert
Wilmington del
A. A. Wagner
Edw. Kubenka
San Antonio
Mickie Lehnert
Houston
A. J. Breitschopf
Sesame Yields Over 700 Lbs From Local Test Plot
Frank Hanslik reports Lavaca County sesame trial produced 3590 pounds from a 5 acre plot after nearly three weeks of rain. Weather caused minor losses from shattering and birds, but overall results are favorable with seed marketing through the Sesame Seed Growers Assn.
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Frank Hanslik
Town
Sesame Seed Growers Assn
Gonzales Campaign Kicks Off For Crippled Children Aid
A county wide drive starts Monday September 14 to raise funds for the Gonzales Warm Springs Foundation for Crippled Children. Campaign chair W L Young says efforts include house to house canvassing in Moulton coin card distribution to students and coin containers in local businesses to advance vastly needed treatment facilities for handicapped youths in the community and state.
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Gonzales Foundation
Willesband
Gonzales Warm Springs
Mr. Young
Miss Mary Meyer Interred Here Mon
Miss Mary Meyer died at an Abilene hospital Saturday September 5th. Funeral services were held Monday at 7:45 am at the Funeral Home Chapel and 8 o clock at St. Josephs Catholic Church. Interment followed in Catholic Cemetery Rev Matocha officiating. She is survived by six brothers Bill J L Louis Anton Frank of Moulton and Emil of Austin. Nephews served as pallbearers Clyde Meyer Harry Meyer Alvin Meyer Billy Meyer Herbert Albrecht and Frankie Janecek. Smith Funeral Home in charge.
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Mary Meyer
Abilene Hospital
Funeral Home Chapel
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
Matocha
Miss Meyer
Bill
J. L
Louis
Anton
Frank
Moulton
Emil
Austin
Clyde Meyer
Harry Meyer
Alvin Meyer
Billy Meyer
Herbert Albrecht
Frankie Janecek
Smith Funeral Home
Legion To Install Officers In October
The Geier-Merrem Post American Legion honors General Jonathan Wainwright at Arlington Cemetery and schedules officer installation for October 6 in Hallettsville. Commander William Mikulka led ceremonies with big attendance expected. James Koncaba named drive chair as membership goals for the year are set. Visitors Lee Roy Meiserschlaeger and Warne Meiserschlaeger attended.
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Geier-Merrem Post American Legion
Jonathan Wainwright
Arlington Cemetery
Wm. Miculka
Hallettsville
James Koncaba
October draft quota set at 1208 for Texas
Austin Aug 25 Brigadier General Paul L Wakfield announces Texas will receive 1208 men for October draft as part of a national call for 23000. No physical examinations in October due to ample eligible men, and officials aim to mail local board quotas in early September.
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Austin
Texas
Paul L. Wakfield
Wakefield
Smithville Rites For Mrs Anna Rybar
Mrs Anna Rybar of Smithville died at Front Street Rest Home Moulton on Wednesday September 2 at 4 30 pm. She is survived by a half sister Mrs John Novak of Shiner and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held in Smithville. She had been a patient at the local rest home for nine months.
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Anna Rybar
Smithville
Front Street
Moulton
John Novak
Shiner
Nerces
Hubam Clover Gains Ground In Lavaca County Farms
Lavaca County Soil Conservation District notes farmers increasingly favor Hubam clover as soil improvement and cash crop. Cooperator James Zidek yields 250 lbs seed per acre and expects 50 acres to be seeded this fall while corn yields rose from 15 to 40 bushels per acre.
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Lavaca County
A. R. Johnson
Isville
Lavaca Farm Bureau Selects Queen Mary McClanahan
Miss Mary Lucille McClanahan of Yoakum was chosen queen from twenty entrants at a Barn Dance in Moulton. Runner-up was Mary Ann Wollfolk of Shiner. She will represent Lavaca County at the District Farm Bureau Queen’s Contest in Beeville on September 16. Other contestants include Shirley Hilers Joycelyn Haas Gene Marie Halata and more from seven county Farm Bureaus.
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Queen of the
Lavaca County
Farm Bureau
Mary Lucille McClanahan
Yoakum
Moulton
VFW
Mary Ann Wollfolk
Shiner
McClanahan
Beeville
Shirley Hilers
Joycelyn Haas
Gene Marie Halata
Gladys Hrnek
Henrietta Huehlefield
Maxine Hunt
Frances Jacobs
Elaine Kleihege
Margie Kouba
Juanita Long
Ucille Lorfing
Mary Ann Pekar
Joan Schwartz
Anna Marie Schwartz
Lillie Harvey Spies
Evelyn Ann Stasny
Lillie Tobola
Provident City Post Office to Close in Texas Review
The Post Office Department will abandon 13 Texas fourth class post offices between January and September, citing service improvement and cost cuts. Towns such as Birthright Cuthand Provident City face loss of hometown postmarks as closures proceed.
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Washington
Texas
Birthright
U.S
Provident City
Moulton High Opens Amid Record Enrollment
Enrollment at Moulton High School for 1953 54 reaches 129 students and 149 in elementary, the largest high school total to date. A half day Tuesday precedes full classes Wednesday with cafeteria opening. Supt J W Pyland announces a complete faculty lineup to start the new year.
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Moulton High School
Supt
J. W. Pyland
Bricklaying Starts At New St. Joseph's School
Bricklaying begins on the new St. Joseph's School with foundation and floor poured and steel girders in place as bricklayers build the walls. Construction pace rose after two weeks of rain, while classes continue in the old building behind the site. Parishioners and clergy look forward to completion and the expected cost of 112000 dollars.
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St. Joseph’s School
50 Million Pounds Dried Milk Offered for Welfare Aid
Washington reports the Agriculture Department offered to donate 50 million pounds of surplus dried milk to private welfare agencies for distribution to needy persons in the U S and foreign countries. A total of 100 million pounds had been made available in May and over 52 million pounds have already been taken. The milk is supplied under a dairy price support program.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
U. S
Department
Enrollment Opens at St. Josephs School On Tuesday
Enrollment at St. Josephs School continued Tuesday with classes held in the afternoon. A total of 190 students were registered at last report and are expected to surpass 200 as last year.
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St. Joseph's School
Wolf killed after two hour chase near Henderson land
A wolf chase ended Frid ay night after dogs owned by Henry Sherry southwest of town joined by Jackie Cinadr’s hounds pursued the wolf for two hours. Sherry released his dogs and the wolf was killed on the Henderson place.
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Ater
Henry Sherry
Jackie Cinadr
Mr. Sherry
Sherry
Henderson Place
Fire Truck Fund Sees Boost From Legion and Dance
Proceeds from an American Legion picnic, totaling 1,373.56 after expenses, were split for the Fire Truck Fund. An annual Firemen’s Dance added 315 in net receipts, bringing the fund to about 2,125, roughly one third of a new truck’s cost as volunteers urge donations. Delegates for a Gonzales convention were named including Wm. Miculka and others. A fireplug prize display at Farmers & Merchants State Bank serves as a donations box for the project.
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Legion
Wm. Miculka
American Legion
Fire Department
LaFrance
Gonzales
Haas
Petrek
Chas
Pilat
Otto Fisbeck
San Antonio
Farmers & Merchants State Bank
Duroc Boar Purchased for Local Herd Expansion
Frank Wendel expanded his Duroc herd by purchasing another boar from a McQueeny breeder. The purchase followed visits by County Agent Jack Lindsey and Vocational Instructor William Lee Young to the McQueeny breeding farm. Wendel invites the public to tour the breeding farm.
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Frank Wendel
Mc Queeny
Wendel
Jack Lindsey
William Lee Young
Mr. Wendel
Agricultural Output Rising Nationwide amid Surpluses
Agricultural output is 41 percent above prewar 1935-39 levels with large stocks of wheat cotton corn beef and butter. Texas Extension Service specialist C H Bates says acreage controls show worsening, but surpluses must be avoided. emphasize foreign markets high employment and efficient farming to sustain living standards and purchasing power.
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College Station
C. H. Bates
Texas Agricultural Extension Service
Bates
Texas
America
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Fojt
Reich
SUN
Lee Roy Meiserschlaeger
Warne Meiserschlaeger
Gonzales Warm Springs Foundation
Selective Service
Soil Conservation District News
Tsvile
Johnson
William Riske
Charlottenburg
Riske
Soil Conservation Service
O. L. Menking
Menking
Lavaca Farm Bureau
Mary McClanahan
New School
ST. Joseph’s
Henderson Land
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