This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 18 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1952
Page
1
The Lavaca County Chapter for Infantile Paralysis received a $13 500 aid check from the National March of Dimes chapter. The donation supports local efforts against infantile paralysis and related health programs.
Governor Allan Shivers dominates the Amarillo state convention with factions realigned around his leadership. The piece notes opposition within the party, plans for a 1954 challenge to Lyndon B. Johnson, and Shivers strong stance on state control of submerged coastal areas. It also covers polio relief efforts and the ongoing March of Dimes drive in Lavaca County.
Edward D. Bauer fireman USN son of Mr and Mrs Ed Bauer of Moulton Texas serves aboard the destroyer USS Ingersoll during a NATO naval exercise in Northern Europe with more than 150 warships from eight nations including Canada Denmark France Netherlands Norway Portugal UK and the United States.
Public weighmaster Chas Kuben reports that 3242 bales had been marketed in Moulton up to noon Wednesday, detailing the day’s progress in the local cotton market.
A photo shows the Western Electric and Southwestern Bell crews installing the new dial telephone system in Moulton replacing the old crank type. The system is slated to be operational in late October with foremen C W Rightly and G H Hall leading the teams and names listed from both companies.
Mrs. Vine Sykora nee Annie Buzek died at her home near Moulton on September 15 after a long illness. Funeral services were held September 16 at St. Joseph's Church with interment in Moulton Catholic Cemetery. Surviving are her husband Jim. three daughters Mrs John Brom, Mrs Helmuth Ellinghausen, Miss Millie Sykora. one son Jim. seven grandchildren and one great grandchild.
The American Legion Post of Moulton announces its annual picnic at the V. F. W. Hall on Sunday October 26 with a morning start and a concluding dance that night.
Official financial condition statement for Farmers & Merchants State Bank of Moulton appears in this issue of The Eagle. The notice informs readers of the bank's reporting status and requests attention to the published financial data.
Miss Josie Lee Petrek, bookkeeper for the Moulton Motor Company in Moulton, received a Senior Accountant's Certificate for her diligent work on financial statements in 1951. Petrek has served Moulton Motor Sales for ten years.
Sgt George Rehak returned Saturday September 6 from the Far East where he served 84 months in Korea and 814 months in Japan with the army of occupation. He received his discharge at Fort Hood Texas on September 5 and is the son of Mr and Mrs Anton Rehak of near Moulton.
Culak Lodge No. 165 8 S. P. J. S. T. prepares to celebrate its second anniversary at its hall located several miles west of Moul ton on Farm to Market Road No. 532. The lodge reports 180 members.
Leolita Kresta 14 daughter of Emil Kresta Moulton formerly a patient at Gonzales Warm Springs Foundation for Crippled Children has been discharged from the Gonzales treatment center and returned home. Polio struck in 1952 admitted last June to hospital for three months discharge but ongoing checks and home treatments arranged braces to aid progress.
Tommie Hoyer takes ownership of the R. B. Papacek Store in Moulton after leaving Lackland Field San Antonio. He will run the store in person, restocked with groceries and a wide merchandise line, and asks for public patronage with promises of quality goods and courteous service.
The annual St. Josephs Parish Harvest Festival at the V F W Hall in Moulton drew a very large crowd on Sunday September 14. A family dinner was served at 11 am and supper at 5 pm. Entertainment included the Moulton Community Band and Walter and Joes Orchestra for the dance. Auctioned items included produce and donated goods with multiple bids and sales totaling modest sums.
Roping rope donated by Ed Novosad sold to Alfred Gassman for 16 dollars. A pair of geese donated by Frank Rosenauer purchased by Adolph Clouhy for 16.50 dollars.
Prices ranged from 54 to 57 cents per pound for lots of cotton. Names listed include Father Joseph Kopp Ed Kolar Frank Barta and Edwin Darilek from Henkhaus Gin with weights between 543 and 580 pounds.
Humble Oil & Refining Co. launches its 19th season of Southwest Conference football broadcasts on September 20. The plan covers about 45 games across 72 radio stations in Texas with late-afternoon and night slots. Announcers include Kern Tips, Wes Box, Charlie Jordan, John Ferguson, Alec Chesser, Dave Russell, Eddie Barker and Bob Walker, traveling to cover games from Lawrence to Baton Rouge over two and a half months.
The Defense Department asked the Selective Service System to call up 47,000 men in November for assignment to the army. The other services plan no draft calls in November.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.