Moulton Schools Open 1952-53 Session Monday
Moulton Schools Sam and Will Moore High School and St. Josephs School begin the 1952-53 term Monday September 15 with staff formed and buses ready. Buses run on last year’s schedule Monday morning with some routes changing Tuesday. Return trips on Monday will be by noon, with Tuesday service resuming at 3 30 PM.
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Moulton
Sam and
Will Moore
St. Joseph’s School
Moulton Public School
Change and schooling urged in Texas voters notes
The editor urges voters to seek change in Texas and stresses returning to school. It casts education as path to success, warns about mudslinging, and notes the U S population reaching 156,197,000 with tax implications. It advises finishing high school and pursuing further learning if possible.
Local teams seek strong season as schools prepare
The Moulton Bobkatz the Bobbittens and the Valleyballists with their coaches aim for a successful upcoming school year. President Truman signs an order extending drought relief to Texas at Governor Shivers request. Texas becomes the seventh state to receive drought aid. Cotton producers are urged to destroy all cotton stalks after harvest to curb insect problems.
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Moulton Bobkatz
Bobbittens
Truman
Texas
Allan Shivers
Government adds 28,600 civilians in June payroll rise
The Civil Service Commission reports the federal payroll grew to 2,603,300 with 28,600 new civilian workers added in June, averaging over 1,000 gains per working day.
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Civil Service Commssion
Women Candidates Rise in Congress Quest
The article notes women’s growing interest in government with 19 women in prior congresses and 29 women running for seats in Congress this year, highlighting widening female political participation.
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Congress
USDA to buy frozen turkeys to support prices
The U S Department of Agriculture will purchase frozen ready to cook turkeys to stabilize prices. This year's turkey production is estimated at 59 million birds, up about 13 percent from last year.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Texas Town Women Aid Cotton Harvest With Record 511 Pounds
A group of town women assist farmers in gathering a bumper cotton crop. Some pick 300 to 400 pounds daily, with one woman recording 511 pounds in a single day last week, a possibly unequaled local record in Texas.
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Texas
Back to School: Youth Prepare for Life’s Duties
Millions of young Americans return to classrooms this month as they prepare to meet future responsibilities. The article emphasizes schools as the best place to develop skills for the tasks awaiting today’s boys and girls who will become tomorrow’s leaders.
Moulton High School Registration Scheduled for September 13
Moulton High School to register students in grades 9 through 12 on Saturday September 13 from 9 00 A M to 4 00 P M City limits students register Saturday morning others any time during the day Readout lists required courses for each grade and four course selections plus Band and common subjects Also notes events for Friday September 12 faculty meeting and Saturday September 13 high school registration followed by various schedule changes and bus runs
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Moulton
Public weigher Kubenka reports on Moulton cotton sales
Public weigher Chas Kubenka reports that 2950 bales had been marketed in Moulton up to noon Wednesday, indicating steady progress in local cotton marketing. The figure reflects early harvest activity and trader interest in regional markets.
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Chas. Kubenka
More Voters in Texas as Census Estimates Growth
Census Bureau estimates 273000 more Texans of voting age this November than four years ago. About 4845000 now 21 and over versus 4573000 then, a 6 percent rise. Nationally, voting-eligible growth is 3.6 percent while 25.1 percent of Texas residents voted in 1948 and 51.4 percent nationally voted in the presidential election.
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Washington
Texas
Census Bureau
Bureau
Bill of Rights ends with warning to vigilant citizens
A passionate homage to the Bill of Rights born December 15, 1791 warns that liberty survives only through public vigilance. It cites Jefferson, Madison, and Mason as founders, urges memorizing the ten clauses, and cautions against centralized power and tyranny threatening rights.
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United States
Thomas Jefferson
James Madison
George Mason
Mrs Vincent Sykora Seeks Hospital Care After Friday
Mrs Vincent Sykora was taken to a Hallettsville hospital last Friday for treatment.
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Vincent Sykora
Hallettsville Hospital
Gonzales Warm Springs Foundation Campaign Drive
Texans rally for the Gonzales Warm Springs Foundation for Crippled Children with a fundraising drive in Moulton led by Lions Club sponsor William Lee Young. The appeal seeks donations to aid physically handi capped children and offer a path to hope and rebuilt futures.
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Gonzales Warm Springs
Gonzales Foundation
Gonzales Warm Springs Foundation
Moulton
Dr. Williams To Go To England For Further Study
Dr Clyde Williams Jr who has practiced here the past month returns to Houston and will sail from New York on September 30 to continue his medical studies in England. He has built a fine practice and many friends during his brief stay.
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Clyde Williams Jr
Houston
Williams
England
New York
Motorists Should Drive With Care to Protect Children
The AAA urges careful driving near schools as 30 million students return to classrooms. Government and local patrols safeguard crosswalks with 550000 patrols guarding 24000 schools. Drivers must heed Go Slow signs, avoid passing on crowded streets, and watch for children en route to or from school.
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Austin
United States
America
Paul R. Kulp
Texas
American Automobile Association
AAA
Miss Anita Windecker Presents Organ Recital at Zion Lutheran
The Women’s Missionary Society showcased Miss Anita Windecker in an organ recital at Zion Lutheran Church. Her program mixed religious, folk, and classical pieces to praise from listeners while Rev. K Windecker discussed the Hammond Organ’s invention and tonal prowess. A free will offering supported the Organ Fund.
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Women’s Missionary Society
Anita Windecker
Zion Lutheran Church
Miss Windecker
K. Windecker
Organ Fund
Vivian Ann Krejeci Birthday Party in Cuero
Mrs. Harvey L. Krejeci honored her daughter Vivian Ann with a birthday party at 821 E Newman St Cuero. About twenty five children played games on the lawn from three to five in the afternoon. Refreshments included ice cream cake cookies and soda water and baskets of candy and bubble gum were given as favors.
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Harvey L. Krejeci
Cuero
Vivian Ann
E. Newman St
Moulton Lions Club Holds Regular Meeting Thursday
The Moulton Lions Club met Thursday night with nineteen members present. Guests included Gene Sloan of San Antonio and Claude Manning of Waco. Rev. John Matocha joined as a new member. a fund raising plan was assigned to a committee. The 100 percent attendance meeting moved to September 11 from September 18. Manning, a past president, spoke on Waco Club activities.
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Moulton Lions Club
Gene Sloan
San Antonio
Claude Manning
Waco
John Matocha
Thursdaay
Lions Club
Waco Club
Shirley Ann Arrives At The Kubenkas
Mr and Mrs Marvin Kubenka of Moulton welcomed a baby daughter Shirley Ann born at Shiner Hospital on September 4 weighing 7 pounds 4 ounces. The mother is Charlene Biehunko formerly. Grandparents are Ed L Biehunko and Joe Kubenka.
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Marvin Kubenka
Moulton
Shiner Hospital
Shirley Ann
Charlene Biehunko
Ed. L. Biehunko
Joe Kubenka
Komensky
Silver Wedding Anniversary Observed for Jaluskas
Friday night September 5 Mr and Mrs Emil J Jaluska celebrated twenty fifth wedding anniversary with a large gathering of relatives and friends. Attendees included Father John Matocha and many local families such as Fisbecks Jaluskas Oehl and Hartmann families and others.
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Emil J. Jaluska
John Matocha
G. G. Fisbeck
Ignac
CYO Meeting Plans Rosary Relay and Rally
The St. Joseph CYO held a September 6 meeting at the Parish Hall with Father Matocha leading. Officials discussed the Moulton CYO reciting the Holy Rosary at K C TI Gonzales in October and a deanery meeting in Yoakum.
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St. Joseph C. Y. O
Matocha
Moulton C. Y. O
Gonzales _ station
Yoakum
Gonzales
Catholic Picnic Set for Sunday Harvest Festival Returns
The St Joseph's congregation will hold its annual Harvest Festival at the V F W Hall on Sunday September 14 A family style stew and chicken dinner will be served at 11 00 AM supper at 5 00 PM with games cake walk and entertainment Walter and Joe's Orchestra will provide music for the dance Moulton Community Band performs during the day Public is invited.
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St. Joseph’s
V. F. W. Hall
Moulton
Walter & Joe’s Orchestra
New Texas Domestic Corporation Names Founders
The Moulton Poultry & Egg Co. of Moulton was approved as a new domestic Texas corporation last week. Incorporators are Charles Mol bert Milton Molbert and W E Coulbourn.
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Moulton Poultry & Egg Co
Moulton
Texas
Charles Molbert
Milton Molbert
W. E. Coulbourn
Komensky School Opens 1952 53 Term Monday
Henry E. Kalich announces Komensky School will begin the 1952 53 scholastic term Monday September 15 with Kalich as principal.
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Komensky School
Henry E. Kalich
Kocians Welcome 9-Pound Boy at Shiner Hospital
Mr and Mrs Henry Kocan near Moulton announce the arrival of a 9 pound boy born Thursday August 28 at Shiner Hospital.
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Henry Kocan
Moulton
Shiner Hospital
VFW District Convention Held in Port Lavaca
Veterans of Foreign Wars District No. 24 met in Port Lavaca last Sunday with Moulton Post No. 6971 members Gene Hinck Albert Pavlicek Arthur Schodde George Pesek George Pavlas Leroy Riebschlaeger Victor Kresta Edgar Keil Oscar Raab and Nolan Wagner in attendance. Walter and Joe's Orchestra of Moulton provided a two hour concert that was enjoyed by all.
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Veterans of Foreign Wars of District No. 24
Port Lavaca
Moulton Post No
Gene Hinck
Albert Pavlicek
Arthur Schodde
George Pesek
George Pavlas
Leroy Riebschlaeger
Victor Kresta
Edgar Keil
Oscar Raab
Nolan Wagner
Walter
Joe
Orchestra of
Moulton
Unsafe Texas Bridges Threaten Daily Traffic
Texas faces about 12 000 unsafe bridges with 276 miles of spans. Estimates from the Highway Department, studied by the Texas Good Roads Association, require at least 304 million dollars to reach safety. Over half the bridges cannot handle daily traffic, with ten percent failing legal load, and half are too narrow, low, or weak for modern cars. Some bridges are being widened. many are not on new surveys and will remain as they are. Drivers must proceed with caution to prevent accidents.
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Texas
Highway Department
Texas Good Roads Association
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Cotton Report
Bill OF Rights
Dr. Williams
Elo C. Fehrenkamp
E. A. Oehl
Jaluska
Carl Lockstedt
Ste Fisbeck
Oehl
Antoner
Hattie Anna
Frank Meyer
Hugo Fisbeck
Carlotta
Alton Halliburton
Otto Fisbeck
Willie Hoepfl Jr
Alfred Gassman
CYO
VFW District Convention
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