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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1953
Page
1
The Eagle urges local advertising as the key to store success and town growth. It notes Chamber of Commerce activity and calls for broad promotion to boost civic groups and surplus crops, while highlighting hoped for rural gas access and new industries to create payroll in the area.
The Frontier Barn Dance will be held at the VFW Hall on Saturday October 10 sponsored by the VFW Auxiliary. Proceeds go to kitchen facilities for the hall which serves as a community gathering place. The event features old Frontier Days atmosphere with square dancing. members encourage attendees to wear period attire.
The Highway Patrol warned tractor and car owners that pulling more than one trailer at a time is illegal on all county state and federal roads. Several violations were observed during the patrol last week.
Walter House, 18, was taken to Renger Hospital after a chest gunshot wound near Hallettsville. He reportedly told doctors he shot himself as his mother returned home for dinner, and residents at the city limits reported the event.
Dr Alvin Berkovsky dentist opened his office in Yoakum last week. He is son of Mr and Mrs Anton Berkovsky of Sweet Home and a 1943 Yoakum High School graduate. He and his wife Rosalie Jerries and their three children will reside in Yoakum.
The Eagle urges residents to renew subscriptions and avoid lapses in delivery. Officials emphasize continuing access to local news and community updates through uninterrupted service.
Lavaca County notes the Texas compulsory attendance rule for ages seven to sixteen. Exemptions include private parochial schooling, medical or mental incapacity, or residence beyond two and a half miles from a public school without transport. The law began in Lavaca County on September 21.
Commissioners Court awards Baass Brothers of Victoria a $19,690 contract for emergency repairs to the Lavaca County Jail including a reinforced foundation crack repairs and ground floor rebuilding. Completion expected within six working days, weather permitting, with plans on file in the County Clerk's office.
Secretary Ezra T. Benson announced a farm program will be ready for congressional action when Congress reconvenes in January. It will be based on ongoing studies and administration recommendations though specifics are not yet known. The article also notes rumors of resignations by Benson and Labor Secretary Durkin over unmet administration promises.
Peter E. Morisak Jr. of Shiner Route 3 was rushed to Wagner Hospital after being thrown from the tractor he drove when hit by a large fuel truck driven by James Wright of San Antonio. The collision occurred 2.5 miles south of Shiner as both vehicles moved toward the town, with Wright misjudging the distance to an oncoming Model T Ford.
At the American Hospital Association convention in San Francisco Roy C House hospital administrator for the Gonzales Warm Springs Foundation was elected president of the National Alumni Association of Northwestern University program in Hospital Administration New Director Dr Oden F von Weissowetz former chief of Physical Medicine at Thayer Veterans Administration Hospital Nashville Tenn began as Medical Director of the Gonzales Warm Springs Foundation for Crippled Children succeeding Dr Duane A Schrum who resigned earlier this year.
Governor Shivers ordered the Water Resources Committee to solve the Texas water problem with a four year study funded by $10,000 approved by the legislature. Nine members include Senator John Bell of Cuero noted for his water talks.
A collision between a tractor and a Ford pickup left Morisak ejected onto the pavement with a neck injury and a broken arm. The truck sustained about 275 dollars in damage while the tractor was a total loss.
The Rev Jerome Stryk, son of Mrs Frank Stryk and the late Frank Stryk of Praha, was named state chaplain of the Junior Catholic Daughters of America. Archbishop Robert E Lucey appointed him. Stryk is assistant pastor at St Joseph's parish Yecum.
A new building to house the office of the school superintendent and the school tax collector is under construction on the high school grounds. Tom Handsur leads the crew. The structure will ease public access to school matters and features asbestos sliding on the exterior.
Mrs. Nola Mae Dunagin nee Knesek aged 26 died of bulbar polio after hospitalization in San Antonio. She leaves husband John B. Dunagin and daughter Linda Kay, with parents Edwin J. and Mrs. Knesek and brother Elliott. Funeral services were held at St Joseph's Church Schulenburg with interment at St Rose Cemetery. More details to follow next week.
Lions presidents and secretaries from District Three will meet in Schulenburg on Thursday September 24 with other club members invited. Lion President J W Pyland resigned due to ill health and Carl Smith will take over the presidency. A director's meeting followed the regular Lions session at Pundt's.
A posse of local law officers arrested Frank Ervin age 17 who is described as Black after an overnight incident. He allegedly stole $25 from a drawer, used his father's car to flee, returned the car and hid under a house before officers found him. Earlier he had stolen a Chevrolet from Zaruba Chevrolet Co and was sent to a reformatory.
Marvin J. Rothbauer of Ft. Leonard Wood Missouri has been promoted to Corporal. He entered service May 15 1952 and is enjoying a 24 day furlough at home with his wife Rose relatives and friends before returning to Ft. Leonard Wood.
Hallettsville postmaster Sam S. Devall reports future Civil Service examinations for the district will be held in La Grange. La Grange is designated as the testing office for applicants in the area, replacing Hallettsville which previously served Lavaca County with Alfred Turk as secretary.
Pfc Melvin D. Ammermann, son of Mr and Mrs Dick Ammermann of Moulton, received a commendation from Abbot J Lane 1st Lt USAF for service in Korea. The letter praises his work in the Engineer Maintenance Section at Osan and Kimpo runways from April 20 to August 11, 1953. His wife and baby stay with her parents in the meantime.
Moulton public school PTA met Sept 16 at 7 30 p m to discuss aims. A membership drive offers prizes for home rooms with the highest percent. The carnival and VFW dance are set for Oct 29 at the VFW Hall with a stew supper and games. Budgets allocate 500 for equipment and books. next meeting Oct 13 at 8 p m.
Humble Company plans two statewide broadcasts this Saturday featuring Texas A&M at Houston in College Station and Texas U. at Villanova in Austin. West Texas listeners will hear Texas Tech vs Texas Western. Announcers Kern Tips Alec Chesser Wes Box Bob Walker will call play by play with air times 1 50 p m 8 00 p m and 7 00 p m CST on stations KTRH KABC KTBC and more.
Funeral rites for Mrs. John Zimmon were attended by Mr and Mrs Paul Kloesel and Delores, Dennis, and grandfather Kloesel of Cotton Grove, and Mr and Mrs Willie Kloesel of Oak Grove, in Victoria last week Wednesday.
The Yorktown Federation of Sunday School Teachers of the American Lutheran Church held a convention at the Range church on Sunday afternoon Sept 20 with about 125 pastors teachers and visitors. Chaplain Major H W Reinke Foster Air Force Base addressed how Sunday schools fortify youth for Christian living especially in military service. A film was shown by Rev K Windecker. Edgar Stratmann Yorktown was elected president and Mrs Tom Beale Moulton pre elected secretary. Attending from Yorktown were Rev K Windecker Mrs Robert Scott Mrs Henry Helweg Mrs Tom Beale Mrs Hugo Albrecht Mrs Walter Hildebrandt and Mr and Mrs Henry Lucke.
Regular chamber meeting notes Miss Jo Ann Lockstedt's report on Girls Blue Bonnet State in Austin. She described active participation by girls in elections and government functions, and noted her city won a postmistress role in a contest.
Secretary of Agriculture Ezra T Benson will host 29 potato growers shippers wholesalers and retailers for two days October 22 23 in Washington to discuss marketing problems. He notes a forecast 382 385 million bushel harvest versus 347 504 million last year highlighting industry concerns.
Texas hunters learn dove feeding habits to find birds. North zone hunters report luck improves when using weed seeds like sunflower and cotton, maize grain, and water sources. Doves gather near these foods, though rain has made tanks less central for hunting. Some hunters dissect birds to tailor trips.
Two boys aged 11 and 13, Jack Matthews and Billie Franklin Teague, were picked up by Deputy Lad Mladenko in Shiner after leaving San Antonio and staying in Seguin. They caused mischief in jail by opening cell doors and talking their way past the sheriff. Their parents collected them in San Antonio on Sunday.
Roy Bucek of Schulenburg Locker Plant notes rising demand for smoked turkeys sold under Oakridge Farm and Smokehouse. Birds are brought from distant farms, especially for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Bucek urges area farmers to consider turkeys as a cash crop, as toms around 25 pounds and fat hens are in demand.
Pvt. Johnnie B. Dusek, husband of Lillie of Shiner Route 2, serves in Korea with the 7th Infantry Division. The unit landed at Inchon in 1950, fought across Korea, and has trained for mountain warfare since the cease fire. He arrived overseas in July, serves as a cannoneer in Battery C, 49th Field Artillery Battalion, after graduating Shiner High School in 1948 and is the son of Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Dusek, Shiner.
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