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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1949
Page
9
Reader notes a claim that flying at 200 mph would take 53 years to reach the sun. The statement ignores the actual Earth–sun distance and orbital dynamics, making the timeline mathematically incorrect.
The farm population has fallen gradually for three decades. By 1975 it may reach about 24 million, down from roughly 27 percent of a prior total.
The Lavaca County Chapter of Infantile Paralysis announces an emergency drive for funds to support polio treatment and care. An advance of 425 dollars was received from the National Chapter, as county groups urge civic organizations and residents to contribute to aid patients and sustain treatment costs in Gonzales Warm Springs and San Antonio facilities.
The article promotes U S Savings Bonds as a secure way to build future security. It compares old personal saving methods to the Payroll Savings Plan and Bond-a-Month Plan, stating a return of four dollars for every three invested over ten years.
Regrets poured from many friends after the death of Mat Tousek a well known Shiner resident who died Saturday morning in Shiner hospital at age 78 years 11 months and 19 days. Funeral services were at Buffington Funeral Home Shiner then St Ann Catholic Cemetery four miles west of Yoakum. He was born September 21 1870 in Czechoslovakia and came to America at 21 settling near Moulton before moving to Shiner. Survived by his widow one daughter one sister two brothers four sons and two daughters died in infancy. He was a member of the Catholic Church and S P J S T Lodge.
G W Cooper from Houston visited Moulton over the weekend. Ed L Biehunko and daughters Charlene and Totsie spent Monday in San Antonio. F R Mergenthaler of Shiner visited the Miculkas Thursday. Fred Osterloh of New Braunfels spent the weekend with the Malinek family. Johnnie Biehunke and children from Victoria visited Moulton last week. F C Kaase and daughter Helen attended Lutheran Church dedication in Vsetin. Erwin Skalka and son from Schulenburg visited the Mali nek family. Elo Wenske of Houston spent the weekend with their parents in Moulton and attended the Parish feast.
Death came to Mr Tousek as a kind messenger to relieve his suffering and pain. Relatives and friends will miss his kindly companionship and helpfulness. Names mentioned include Frank and John Welfel John Pavelka Jim Novosad and Jerry Veselka.
The Moulton Future Home makers of America finished a summer course earning half a credit. Sixteen participants logged work in multiple areas including clothing care, food provision, personal care, and home management. They produced meals, canned foods, preserved items, frozen goods, and garments, with several home improvement projects completed.
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