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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1949
Page
1
Lions Club Carnival in Moulton Thursday night September 22 drew a large crowd and offered games and food stands including a duck pond milk bottle stand and shooting gallery. Profits totaled about $300 with a doll prize awarded to Jerry Kalina.
Governor Allan Shivers proclaims October 9 through 15 as Fire Prevention Week noting 618 fire deaths in Texas last year and extensive property losses. National Fire Prevention Week will be observed during the same period.
The piece argues that a dozen interested local men working together on a town project drive progress. It emphasizes collective effort over slogans as the key to advancement and prosperity.
Captain L. T. Biehunko stationed at Alamogordo New Mexico recently piloted a P 86 jet described as the fastest plane in the air force He is the son of Mr and Mrs Frank Biehunko Jr of Moulton and has nine years of service with the force.
Miss Jewell Lockwell and Paul Gipps of Victoria along with Mr and Mrs Clifford Gipps of Cuero witnessed the game between SMU and Wake Forest in the Cotton Bowl in Dallas last Saturday night.
Geier Merrem Post No 392 American Legion schedules a regular meeting at the VFW Hall Tuesday night Oct 4 at 8 o'clock. All members urged to attend. 1950 dues are now payable. The Auxiliary will also meet.
Weldon Knape co publisher of The Moulton Eagle was admitted to Nix Hospital in San Antonio Tuesday afternoon for an eye operation. He is getting along nicely.
Lavaca County ACA office reports rapid seed program uptake since September. About 250 farmers have received advances totaling 7500 dollars for winter legume seed purchases, with Melilotus Indica Dixie Wonder Peas Hubam Clover and Australian Winter Peas most requested. By December 1 an additional twenty two thousand dollars in government assistance is expected to be issued to these producers.
M-Sgt Rudy J Baros an aircraft inspector at Lackland AFB retires from active duty Friday after 30 years in the Air Force. Enlisted at Kelly AFB June 19 1919 he served from corporal to lieutenant colonel and attended 13 service schools. He aided lend lease aircraft to Russia in 1942 at Anchorage Alaska and later helped Lt Hoyt Vandenberg in the 90th Attack squadron at Ft Crockett. Born in Shiner he now resides in Highland Park San Antonio. At retirement he holds 10 discharges three commissions and five warrants.
The Gonzales national guard units launch an intensive recruiting drive through November 5. Headquarters Company seeks 39 enlisted men and seven officers while Company L has 50 men and three officers, far from a 160 men six officer complement. Current guard payroll is about $30,000.
Pfc. William B. Manning, stationed at Omaha Nebraska, has obtained his discharge after two years in the service with time spent in Japan. He arrived home last week Thursday.
Veterans of Foreign Wars will hold their district convention in Moulton on Sunday November 13 with V F W Post No 6971 as host. Delegates from many posts will attend and a fine program is being arranged.
Postmaster and Mrs. John M. Meiners report returning Saturday from an extended visit with the Roy Marple family at Casmas Washington. They describe the trip as delightful.
Mr and Mrs Alfonse Bartek of Moulton announce the birth of their son Curtis Ray at Shiner Hospital on Wednesday September 21. He weighed 9 pounds 15 ounces at birth.
Meat packers urged by the American Meat Institute to save glands used to produce a hormone for arthritis and related diseases. Over 40 hospitals and universities trial the product, with limited free shipments to research centers as production faces difficulties.
Zion Lutheran Church observes its annual mission festival on Sunday October 2. Dr O Schawe of Texas Lutheran College will address the Sunday School at 9 and preach at 10. A social hour follows at noon. The second picture in The Life of St Paul series, Paul’s Conversion, screens at 8 pm on the church campus. Everyone is invited.
Paul A. Dietschke of Moulton died September 22 at 6 35 AM in a San Antonio hospital after months of illness. Funeral Mass was held September 23 at St Josephs Church with Rev Joseph Kopp. rosary at the Smith Funeral Chapel. Survivors include nine daughters two sons two stepdaughters two stepsons and many grandchildren.
Emma Hoepfl Biehunko dies at home in Moulton September 27 after a lingering illness. Funeral from Smith Funeral Home and St. Joseph Church. Interment in Moulton Catholic Cemetery. Survived by husband Joe and three sons Harold Eugene Erwin. daughter Mrs. Ben Zacek had died in 1948. Next notice to follow.
The Moulton PTA’s first meeting on September 21, 1949, voted to stay in the National PTA by secret ballot. Hruska moved to buy six basketball suits for the boys and Merrem requested two suits for the volleyball girls. both motions carried. Members enjoyed sandwiches, cookies and punch after.
Charlotte Jean Knape daughter of Mr and Mrs Harold Knape of Yoakum was baptized at Zion Lutheran Church in Moulton Sunday afternoon Rev K Windecker administered the rites. Sponsors Mr and Mrs G E Knase of Houston unable to attend were replaced by grandparents Mr and Mrs Gus Gummelt who gave the baptismal vows.
Organized Reserve headquarters in Austin announces a reserve unit will be formed in Flatonia as part of the 90th Infantry Division. All World War II veterans and men 17 or older with no prior service are eligible to join. Barry Swofford of Flatonia will command the unit. first meeting date to be announced.
The annual Lavaca fiesta is scheduled for October 7 and 8 in Hallettsville. The Hallettsville Chamber of Commerce sponsors the event.
The St. Joseph's School Club will hold its first meeting of the new term at the school house on Wednesday October 5 at 8 00 PM.
Willie Pilat recuperates at home after an appendectomy at Shiner Hospital last week. He is reported to be getting along fine. Caldwell residents Mr. and Mrs. Bill Hohlt and their family visit Mrs. Henry Fehrenkamp. George F. Baur and family return to Galveston after visiting his parents and relatives.
M. K. Haverstock of Southwestern Bell pleads for caution as hunters shoot near wires every season. He notes wires break from stray shots causing service disruption and lost time, urging hunters to avoid lines and suggesting safer wire design as a future idea.
The Mothers Club for mothers of pre school age children meets Wednesday October 5 at three o'clock in the cottage. Homemaking girls care for the children while mothers discuss problems and get acquainted. All mothers and their preschool children are invited.
Lee Sedlmeyer publisher of the Shiner Gazette is recovering after a period of critical illness last week. He remains listed in stable condition as doctors report gradual improvement.
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