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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1955
Page
1
The Moulton Parent Teachers Association began its annual membership drive on September 28, inviting students to enroll their parents. The program offers a sip your child’s class to raise funds, with the drive ending October 6.
The Gray Commission awardedLarson & Dean the contract to lay 77 and 77A tracts on U S 77 and U S 77A between Hallettsville and Yoakum. The low bid of 285 782 53 was chosen and a 160 working day schedule given to begin under supervision of F D Bushong and M G Cornelius.
Lavaca County Farm Bureau calls farmers and ranchers to a special meeting in Hallettsville at 8 p m on Tuesday October 4. The session aims to prepare material for presentation to the Congressional committee hearing on October 7 chaired by Congressman Clark W Thompson of Galveston.
A Texas Farm Bureau state meet at the Commodore Perry Hotel in Austin on September 21 named a goal of 70 000 for the year. Lavaca County attendees included G O Little Arthur Spies Alvin Denison C Y Jacobs and others from Hallettsville with J Walter Hammond delivering remarks.
Well over 300 delegates from the 9th District attended the American Legion and Auxiliary joint meeting at the High School Auditorium for a weekend session. Dept. Commander C Downey addressed the morning session while Rev Marcus Valenta and other officials participated during noon meals at National Hall.
The Moulton PTA executive committee, meeting September 4, named committees for the school year. Finance: Mrs Lewis Pietsch, Mr Edward Kainer, Mr Wm Young, Mr Donald Bunting, Mrs Fred Kaiser. Hospitality: Mrs Wm Young, Mrs Alfred Gassmann, Mrs Clifton Eilert, Mrs Wm Stryk, Mrs Johnnie Schacherl, Mrs Selma Atkinson. Membership: Mr Gilbert Drozd, Chairman. Health: Mrs Fd Arndt and Miss Emily Margarum. Publicity: Miss Merle Carey, Mrs J W Pyland. Program: Mrs August Etlinger, Mrs J T Jaeggli. Historian: Mrs Wm Miculka. Parliamentarian: Mrs Alton Halliburton.
State Agriculture Commissioner John C. White says in a citizen newsletter that he has strong public support for opposing shipments of American agriculture machinery to Russia. He also argues against marketing surplus farm products in Russia while millions in the free world go hungry.
Senator Lyndon B. Johnson announced civil service examinations for Texas boys seeking appointment to Army Navy and Air Force service schools will be held November 14 in 71 cities and towns. Applicants must be U.S. citizens Texas residents 17 to 21 single pass medical and aptitude tests.
The Moulton VFW Auxiliary sponsors its annual barn dance on Saturday October 1 at the local VFW Hall. Colorful autumn decorations and music by the Texas Nite Hawks promise a fun evening with modern western and old time tunes. Jeans and tacky shirts encouraged.
The second polio shots will be given to children at Moulton Public School and St Josephs School next Wed October 5. Only children who had the first shot in first and second grades last April are eligible. Parents must send a written permit with the child. Children will be transported by school bus to the Shiner Clinic arriving about 1 00 P M.
Lt. Franklin D. Barborak son of Mr and Mrs V J Barborak Route 1 Moulton recently graduated from the Army Transportation School at Fort Eustis Virginia He completed the transportation officer basic course for newly commissioned officers Prior to the Army he earned a BA in history from the University of Texas
The Moulton FFA Chapter opened the new term with a September 21 1955 meeting. George Branecky was elected president joining Arnold Branecky and other officers. Plans included FFA Fun Nite and Fat Stock Show.
U S Senator Price Daniel of Liberty will lead speakers at the eleventh annual Texas Water Conservation Association meeting in Galveston October 9 to 11. He will speak at the general luncheon October 10 with James L. Shepherd presiding. other dignitaries include W A Dexheimer, L E Seeman, and H N Smith.
The Annual Harvest Festival will be held at Moravia on Sunday October 9. Church services are at 6 00 and 8 30 AM. Dinner starts 11 45 AM and supper at 5 00 PM with both meals family style. Marek's Orchestra of Corpus Christi will provide music throughout the day and big dance at night.
J. T. Jaeggli, local businessman, received a 50 year membership pin from Moulton Lodge 59 at the Hermann Sons meeting in Rock Inn Hall on Tuesday September 20. He was escorted to the president's station by Ad An ders and Tom Muehlstein as Theo Wenske and John Mueller praised his long service. E. H. Niemeyer presented the emblem. New members A. J. Breit schopf were introduced. visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Walter Bartels and Bernice Ann from Gonzales celebrating their 35th wedding anniversary. The lodge set October 18 for Halloween Social and games at Rock Inn Hall.
Governor proclamation designates October 16 to 25 as teacher appreciation week in Texas. Mrs Jeon S Price of Dallas state PTA president notes membership enrollment month and honors the 1909 Texas Congress founding on Oct 19. Oct 18 is PTA Day at the Dallas State Fair.
The Texas Department of Public Safety reports 194 traffic deaths in August, with total 1955 highway fatalities rising to 1,547 and an annual death rate projected 4.2 percent above 1954. August injuries totaled 7,254, bringing eight month injuries to 65,763 and economic losses to about 90.5 million dollars.
Patrick A. Welff a 22d Class Recruit leaves after two weeks leave with parents and friends to begin further training at a San Francisco post. He completed basic training at the U S Naval Training Center San Diego and is the son of Mr and Mrs Gus Welfl.
The Texas Game and Fish Commission clarifies that youths under seventeen years old do not need regular hunting or fishing licenses. The executive secretary notes the 65 and over exemption and the companion teen exemption coexist with the older law, and residents under seventeen remain exempt.
Three Wael teens admit burglary of the Moulton Hardware Store on Sept. 8. Robert Daniels 18 James Jurek 17 and Clifton Jurek 15 were arrested by Deputies Henry and Kortwig. Cash 125 and about 75 in checks were taken. The two older boys remain in the county jail in Hallettsville awaiting bond. The case goes before the Grand Jury Nov. 7 in Hallettsville.
The Texas Department of Agriculture launches a new marketing service to assist farmers in selling diversified crops amid shifting farming patterns. It acts as a clearing house for supply and demand, aids farmers with failed cash crops, and seeks storage solutions to avoid price drops from bumper crops.
The November draft call for Texas, received at state Selective Service headquarters, is almost twice the October quota. Brigadier General Paul L. Sate said the state could see a larger call, with details to follow.
Eugene Hoepfl son of Mr and Mrs Adolf Hoepfl Houston received high honors as the first athlete at St Rose of Lima School to earn three letters in football. He starred in football basketball and track and captained the 1954 football team. His sister Linda Ann earned a pep squad letter and he now plays fullback for the St Thomas High School freshman team.
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