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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1954
Page
1
Farmers face final harvest date and rising controls on planting, harvesting, and production. Small farms struggle with mechanization costs and high prices while Chamber of Commerce meetings see limited turnout. Streets lighting project moves ahead with no paid manager or permanent secretary.
Lavaca County officers and volunteers searched Moravia area for Rosie Cernik 51 who disappeared last Sunday from her brother Augusts home. A Tuesday search yielded only footprints. By Wednesday morning relatives located her frail in a barn hayloft on the old homestead.
Deputy arresting officers charged Clarence Carroll and R E Wilson with trespass at the Stavinoha home in Cotton Grove. They pleaded guilty before Justice Darilek, paid fines after entering the bedroom of Stavinoha’s son on Saturday night around 11 30 p m. The men were described as colored.
More than 500 people fell ill from food poisoning after a barbecue and potato salad at a volunteer fire department picnic in southeast Texas. Doctors cited the potato salad as the probable cause, with 42 hospitalized in five towns and two dozen more treated and released. No deaths were reported.
Mrs. Rosie Lee Barnett died at Holmes Memorial Hospital in Gonzales early Saturday at age 77. Born Rosie Harris in Texas on March 25 1872 she married Isie Calvin Barnett in 1889 and had five children two of whom survived. Funeral services were held Sunday at 2 30 pm at Smith Funeral Home with interment in Thompsonville Cemetery.
The St James parish of Gonzales will hold its harvest picnic Sunday September 26. Father Mathey invites all to attend for games entertainment and a cotton auction in the afternoon.
The Humble Company's Texas in Review will air next week with highlights from the TCU Oklahoma and Texas A&M Oklahoma games. Kern Tips provides commentary on the game footage and explains how the Intracoastal Canal serves Texas from Louisiana to Mexico. Films from La Fiesta de Lamesa will be shown, and the show time changes to WOAI-TV San Antonio 10:15 p.m. Monday September 27 and KTBC TV Austin 8:30 p.m. Tuesday September 28.
Lavaca County approves Conservation Practice No 35 for 1954 a seeding program for winter legumes with specified per acre seed and fertilizer requirements and payment rates. Seed types include Austrian winter and Dixie Wonder peas hairy vetch common vetch clover and melilotus with rates and payments listed and inoculation urged. Seeding must occur by Nov 30 1954 grazing and hay harvest allowed with stubble left until seed form. crop not to be harvested for grain or seed.
The Oak Grove P T A will hold its regular meeting this Friday night September 24. Officers for the year are President Adolph Maly Vice President Willie Kloesel Secretary Victor Dullye Treasurer George Mayer Reporter Mrs Victor Dullye All parents and friends are urged to attend.
A total of 1853.39 was collected during August for the Emergency March of Dimes drive. Shiner and community contributed 724.00, H'ville and community 712.36, Moravia 72.03, and Moulton 345.00.
Members of the Fighting Ninth Congressional District American Legion will gather Sunday September 26 in El Campo to plan defense of their 1954 membership title and honor Culp Krueger the 1955 state membership chairman. New state commander E L Stonewall Jackson of Cisco and state adjutant G Ward Moody of Austin will attend along with representatives from all 47 district posts.
Floresville announces the 12th Annual Floresville Peanut Festival on Friday and Saturday September 24-25. Texas Agriculture Commissioner John C White will lead a mile long parade at 10 A M September 24 and officially open the festival under the town square oak. Floats displays and bands will highlight the parade with a noonday jamboree and a free Arcadia Theatre picture show for celebrants.
Luke Wade of the San Antonio District office says the January changes raise benefits for Vacaville County residents. Currently 408 people receive 165264 dollars yearly. after October raises, annual payments exceed 186708 dollars. Retired workers gain at least five dollars, some up to 13.50. automatic increase requires no action.
The Moulton Independent School District invites sealed bids for surplus lumber listed as 4x6s 2x8s 4x4s and other sizes. Bids due by 5:00 p m on Oct 6 1954 at Magnolia Service Station Moulton Texas with 10 percent cash or check. Right to reject bids reserved.
Field Supervisor J T Baumgardner announced the appointment of Hugh Gussoether of Shiner as crew leader for the 1954 Census of Agriculture. He will direct 17 enumerators canvassing Lavava County, report Sept 27 for training in Austin, then recruit and train staff for three weeks and oversee district enumerations.
Funeral services for Mr. Ben Schneider were held at Smith Funeral Home on Wednesday September 22 at 3 p.m. He passed away at his home Tuesday at age 79 years 11 months and 9 days. Interment followed in Molton City Cemetery. A complete obituary will appear in the Eagle next week.
William F. Maresh boatswain's mate third class USN son of Mr and Mrs Eddie Maresh of Moulton serves aboard the USS Skagit during the evacuation of anti communist Vietnamese refugees to Saigon. The Skagit and Bayfield began the operation in August at the request of French and Vietnamese governments.
The article urges cotton farmers to shred stalks and plow under old stalks by October 10 to reduce boll weevil and pink bollworm carryover. Dry weather hastened opening and closing of the harvest, with emphasis on limiting next year’s pests and potential acreage reductions.
Lavaca County residents may register starting October 1 for the Lavaca County Domino Tournament sponsored by the Hallettsville Knights of Columbus. Registration costs $2.50 per player with partners, and the event runs Sunday October 24 at 9:00 AM in the Hallettsville Recreation Hall. Top two winners win prizes. initial plan limits entrants to Lavaca County residents, but out of county participation may be allowed by registration time.
Zion Lutheran Church announces two new teachers for Sunday school William Hohit and Miss Rose Marie Melnar. Mrs. E W Zimmermann becomes regular nursery class teacher after Robin Scott’s resignation. Other staff includes Rev Julius Holm Walter Hildebrandt Supt Henry Locke and several named aides.
The regular Chamber of Commerce meeting at the Fire Station covered street sign plans, a rabies vaccination day set for Oct 6 with a Gonzales vet, and a vaccination tag system. Other topics included gas piping hopes from Sing Johnson land, drouth relief red tape, and proposals to route more bus service through Moulton.
Dr Phil R Russell spoke at Gonzales Lions Club urging civic leaders to influence youth toward medical careers. He warned of growing doctor shortages and stressed osteopathy as a valid medical school path alongside allopathic, homeopathic and eclectic practices. Guests included Dr J C Burt and Mrs Henry Malinek.
Geier Merrem Legion Auxiliary held an executive meeting at Pundt's Cafe to plan the upcoming officers installation. They scheduled a turkey supper for October 11 at 7 pm and adjusted the regular meeting date. Committee chairs were named for menu flowers and community service with Rosenberg convention delegates listed.
The Moulton Public School PTA met in the gymnasium with President Mrs. Anton Kolar presiding. Welcome to new teacher Wilma Florida and details of the year’s program were announced, including committee rosters and a social to follow the adjournment. The sixth grade won the door prize and October 19 was noted for School Safety Patrol sponsorship.
The Altar Society held its regular meeting on Thursday September 9 at the Parish Auditorium with a good crowd. Mrs Joe Heger presided. Rudy Kurtz Orchestra will provide music for the November 10 dance. A religious discussion led by Rev Matocha followed. hostesses for the month were Mesdames Reeves Schumann Seidenberger Vasek Novosad Butschek Antrich and Fr Simper.
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