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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1953
Page
1
The Texas Prison System anticipates a surplus exceeding one million dollars by year end after a $3.3 million budget approval by the prison board. An official calls it unprecedented in its history and notes proper management could yield a net gain as farms on free labor help reduce red ink.
The piece argues acreage controls could improve soil care as farmers maximize output on limited land. It notes potato acreage rules undercut efficiency, with tightly spaced rows keeping production high. It also mentions county Farm Bureau groups preparing to write 1954 policies and plan 1955 policy at upcoming county conventions this October.
The Commissioners Court at a special term found the county jail walls cracking the foundation sinking and rains worsening the structure making it unsafe for the Sheriff to reside. They consulted engineer H R Baass of Baass Brothers Victoria for a detailed inspection and formal recommendation.
Capt. Robert A. Stulka announces an orientation for reservists of all branches at 8 p.m. on Tuesday September 22 in Yoakum Texas. The event at the VFW Hall will explain rights and benefits for active or inactive reservists and invites 17-year-olds to attend. refreshments will be provided. Emil Archie Krejci, stationed in California, is visiting on a 30 day furlough with his parents.
Plymouth Oil Company's No 1 Mrs. J. E. Cooper wildcat well spudded last Wednesday in Gonzales County. Location three miles south of the Sturting field and seven miles south of Waelder. Permit depth set at 2500 feet.
Texas egg production in 1951 reached 2.921 billion eggs with per capita use at 397. About 259 million eggs came from outside Texas to meet demand. Gross poultry income totaled 1577.338 million with eggs 61.2 percent and turkeys 11.5 percent. 1952 hen numbers show some drop while 1951 turkey sales were 18.124 million dollars.
Miss Mary Lucille McClanahan, Lavaca County Farm Bureau Queen, competes Sept 16 at Beeville Country Club district 10 contest against 20 counties. She earns trip to Texas Farm Bureau Federation state convention in Mineral Wells and potential expenses for travel to Chicago if she wins statewide. Public invited to event and district membership meeting.
The Moulton Luther League held its Sept 14 meeting at Lutheran Hall with Rev Windecker leading a discussion on Our Luther League. The group voted to sponsor a Bake Sale on Oct 3 at the City Office. Barbara Fishbeck was made an honorary member. eleven members and Rev Windecker attended. Evelyn Wiedemann and Janice Riske served refreshments.
Merchants were cautioned by the Social Security Administration not to use social security account number cards for any purpose beyond required records. Some firms have accepted cards as ID and suffered losses cashing payroll checks and other payments. Officials warned that a dishonest applicant could obtain a card under another name, so businesses should verify identity by other means.
George L. Fordtran, son of the late Dr. Fordtran, visited in the J. H. Vanham home in Moulton over the weekend. Born there, he lived about 32 years before moving to San Francisco. The elderly physician practiced medicine for years in Moulton in the old building later moved to make way for the Eagle plant. the building, with front-office and rear living quarters, is now behind the Eagle office and offered for sale with or without the lot.
The Commerce Department predicted a record 27.8 billion spending on new plants and equipment in 1953, up 5 percent from 1952. Expansion should peak July to September and then fall about 5 percent in October through December, with fourth quarter spending above the first quarter.
Zion Lutheran Church Sunday School teachers held their monthly meeting led by Rev. K. Windecker. Mrs. Walter Hildebrandt was elected to teach the second primary class. Four teachers earned training cards at Yorktown. A picnic for pupils and families is planned at Independence Park Gonzales on Sunday Sept. 27 after church services.
The Moulton Eagle office renews and signs up readers for the Lavaca County Tribune and the Novy Domov. Recent renewals include Ernest Laqua Louis Fischbeck Rt 3 Shiner and Mrs Louise Lee as new or renewing subscribers.
Lavaca County Soil Conservation District highlights cooperation with Herman Hanslik whose Bermuda grass waterway stabilizes an eroded gully with terrace water diverted until establishment. Rowland Osborn reports higher yields after terracing and cover crops, noting corn yields rising from 10-15 to 30-40 bushels per acre and cotton bale increases after clover, lime, and fertilizer use.
A bale of cotton sold for 301.80 to Ed Kolar, who donated it back and helped raise 895.34 more. Including other bales and items, the auction at the Catholic parish picnic brought in substantial sums and reflected strong local support.
Austin reports 3120 official auto inspection stations opened under the modified Motor Vehicle Inspection Law. George Busby notes 320 more stations licensed and 200 on file. total expected to reach 3500 in coming months. The period runs to April 15 with a focus on brakes lighting horns mirrors and wipers. Homer Garrison Jr urges motorists to visit stations early to avoid rush.
The office released a list of opinions for August with 178 advice requests and 184 files closed. Key items include title evidence from other states, small claims fees, teacher retirement service credits, mileage rules for officers, highway right of way condemnations, witness fee assignments, and new evaporation refund timing. Ex officio highway commission directors must post a $25,000 bond, and the office reports a 95 percent win rate year to date with 25 wins from 33 cases in August. Mountain View leader notes a federal protection of the right to join unions but less protection to stay out of unions.
Mr and Mrs Jim Hoepfl hosted a large gathering of Lodge 59 members for a meeting and social on Tuesday night September 15 The setting was outdoors with chairs arranged in the yard Theo Wenske president led the meeting with secretary John C Mueller The district initiation in Shiner on August 30 was praised and news of the Saenger Fest in Shiner on September 27 was announced A Choral Club Concert was planned for that afternoon Secretary Mueller reported the death of Bro Chas Beyer of El Campo A resolution committee was appointed and a large initiation is planned for October 20 at Rock Inn Refreshments were served and Reinhold Hoepfl and James assisted their parents
Sunday evening a minor auto collision occurred at the VFW picnic grounds on Gonzales FM road involving Frank Barta in a 1951 Chevrolet and Frank Almos in an older car. Poor visibility from parked cars led to the crash with light damage. Saturday night a 1939 Chevrolet driven by Calvis Brooks left the road on Simper hill, totaling the car but Brooks escaped with only bruises.
The Rural Electrification Administration announces the 4,000,000th rural electricity customer will be reached this week as REA-financed systems expand across 46 states. The program, started 19 years ago, now serves about 99 percent of U S farms. The exact location of the 4,000,000th connection was not disclosed.
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