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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1960
Page
1
The column reflects on the growth of income tax from 1 to 6 percent at its 1913 start to a projected 91 percent by 1960 and ponders rates forty years later. It critiques juvenile delinquency and lauds Boy Scout leadership as a tool for citizen formation. The piece notes April as Cancer Control Month per President Eisenhower.
Sp 4 Edmund O Moeller Jr and wife Mrs Mary with sons David and Glen of Lawton Oklahoma spent 30 days visiting relatives in Moulton Cuero and with parents in Hawaii. Edmund serves with Company B 1st Battle Group 35th Infantry and left San Francisco by military plane March 14 arriving Honolulu March 15.
Earl Needham and Travis Feril acquire interests of Carl, Walon, and Garland Houck in Flatonia Livestock Commission Co. with operations to begin Monday April 4. Needham, a longtime figure in livestock markets, promises a strong market with new buyers and continued weekly sales under the SPI Special banner.
Mrs John Dyck aged 87 mother of Mrs Selma Atkinson of this city died Friday March 22 in a hospital at Hutchinson Kansas. Funeral services were held Tuesday March 22 at the Buhler Mennonite Brethren Church with burial in Buhler City Cemetery. She was born in Europe and came to the United States with her parents at age two, settling in Halstead Kansas. She leaves three daughters one son two stepsons 27 grandchildren 17 great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren. Mr Dyck preceded her in death in 1936.
Two Texas City men, John Henry Wooley and J A Fisher, 27, admitted theft of copper wire from T and N O Railroad property between Yoakum and Skaggle Lake. Five felony counts filed. about 300 dollars worth of wire snipped and hauled away. Sheriff J O Walker and game wardens traced clues including a panel truck.
Carlos Dean Wenske was accepted as a salesman for Spoetzl Brewery in Shiner. A Shiner High School graduate, he previously worked with Danbury's of Victoria and is son of Mr. and Mrs. August Wenske of Shiner. Joe F. Roller also joined as a brewery bookkeeper and is son-in-law of Mr. and Mrs. Julius Zissa of Shiner.
The Germania Mutual and Association calls an annual meeting on April 4 1960 at 2:00 PM in Moulton City Hall. All members are invited. Election of officers and other business will be transacted. President Wm H Schodde and Secretary Theo Wenske request attendance.
The community mourns 17 year old Arno Ray Helweg son of Melvin and Bertha Helweg born May 8 1942. A Blanco High School senior and class president he fell ill suddenly and died after a brief illness. His parents taught at local schools and Ray was active in class activities until last Friday. Funeral services were announced.
The Flatonia Livestock Co op market saw strong demand across cattle and hog classes with heavy calves fetching top prices in weeks. Hog prices held steady to higher. fat cow and calf pair consignments expected next week, with radio updates at 2 30 pm on KCTI Gonzales 1460.
The $3,000 theft of builders equipment from Lloyd Moore at the Leon Barnes Home project in Hallettsville was solved. O. T. Fischer and C. E. Wheeler were arrested and jailed. a third suspect H. O. Smallwood is being sought. Police traced clues from a ladder on railroad tracks and found stolen items sold in Texas City and Galveston. most expensive equipment recovered.
In Fall River Massachusetts at Truesdale Hospital three infants died after boric acid solution was mistakenly used in their formula. Health Commissioner Dr. Alfred L. Frechette called it human error and blamed inadvertent preparation.
Mr and Mrs Louis Knesek Sr have moved from Robstown and now reside in the Mary Bartos home. Mr and Mrs Bill Zaplatal and Mr and Mrs Louis Knesek Jr assisted in moving the Moltonites.
A two vehicle collision on Highway 95 just north of Shiner last Friday involved a 1960 Chevrolet driven by Robin Keith Strandtman of Moulton and a 1949 Buick driven by Sherman Dilworth of Corpus Christi. Strandtman was ticketed for attempting to pass while approaching an intersection. the Chevrolet sustained heavy damage and the Buick minor damage.
The 1960 license plates must be attached to all vehicles by midnight March 31 or operators will be in violation. Plates went on sale February 1 with a 60 day window to purchase and attach. The final day to buy without penalty is March 31.
Gene Rothbauver, Moulton Little League manager, announced practice starts Tuesday April 5 for all interested boys. Players should meet at Lions Field Tuesday night at 6 30.
Voters are urged to cast ballots in upcoming elections in Moulton. The Moulton Independent School District trustee race on April 2 lists Harry Meyer and James Kolar. County trustee at large seat held by Dr Everett Renger has no opposition. City officer election on April 5 features incumbents Emil J Jaluska Adolph Petreka and Nolan E Wagner running for Alderman with no challengers. polls open at the Moulton City Office.
Local moviegoers can enjoy a double feature Friday and Saturday April 12. Cary Grant Eva Marie Saint and James Mason star in North by Northwest with a suspenseful plot about mistaken identity and espionage. Sunday features The Tingler with Vincent Price Judith Evelyn and a terror themed tingling horror experience.
Kerrville letters note Charles Rebecek proprietor of Charles Barber Shop in Shiner is steadily recovering from illness. Well wishers may write to him at Legion State Hospital Kerrville Texas No 9 Legion Branch, Big See HOSPITAL page 2 col 6.
Gene Rothbauer becomes owner of City Meat Market on Front Street next to Moulton Super Market. He purchased the business from August Etlinger and will take over on April first. The public is urged to continue patronage.
Lt. and Mrs. Ernest Buddy Biehunko and daughter Rebecca returned to Victorville California after three weeks with Frank Biehunko Jr. and Guy Short in Schulenburg. Lt. Biehunko is stationed at the U S AFB in Victorville.
Mr and Mrs Emil Jalufka and Mr and Mrs Claude Jalufka with their children visited Mr and Mrs Carol Lockstedt and their children in Genoa on Sunday.
The Honorable Lester Holt 83 district judge and long time public figure died Sunday March 27 in San Antonio after a stroke. He had served as district judge since 1923 and announced retirement plans for the year. Survived by wife Violet and two daughters, and a large family. Services were held at St James Episcopal Church Haville with interment in Weimar City Cemetery. Pallbearers included local officials and legal colleagues.
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