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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1957
Page
1
The piece notes the 1913 income tax origin with low rates, contrasts today’s higher brackets, and warns taxpayers about fraudulent preparers and penalties. It praises the Ground Observer Corps for aircraft detection and weather alerts while urging local industry development and community suggestions.
Local students plan a show parade with a focus on FFA and 4 H projects this Saturday. Rexall druggists Roy Kotzebue and Nolan Wagner at A F Kotze Drug in Moulton receive the Motor and Pestle Trophy from Rexall Drug Company for outstanding service. The award features a 16th century bronze mortar and pestle replica from Deventer Netherlands.
Several cases of mumps have appeared in recent weeks affecting children of all ages and some adults. The illness has left many pupils from parochial and public schools on the absentee list.
Area merchants and individuals contributed to a premium prize money drive totaling $279.00. The list names many donors including Farmers & Merchants State Bank, Kotzebue Drug Store, Moulton Hardware, Piggly Wiggly, Smith Funeral Home, The Moulton Eagle, Jordan Raab, and Haase Auto Sales among others, reflecting broad community support.
Corps stood another air watch Sunday March 31 with schedule set for 1 00 p m but an urgent call from the Houston Filter Center ordered the watch to begin at 12 00 as tornado warnings were issued See GOC page 9 col 5
Mr. and Mrs. Emil Bevan and Mr. and Mrs. James Burke reported seeing a tornado above Dallas on Tuesday afternoon. They described the funnel dipping to the ground, lifting debris, and roving with roofs as it moved. The funnel reportedly split when it touched the river, with nearby locals nearly a quarter of a mile away.
A correction notes Annie Jasek was the person who thanked those responsible for the banquet, not Mrs Thomas Hoyer as previously stated. The error was in last week's basketball banquet write-up.
The public is reminded to vote in the school election this Saturday April 6. On the ballot are two board candidates Louis Pietsch and G G Fisbeck to be elected. Current board officers include President Louis Pietsch Vice President W M J Meyer and Secretary G G Fisbeck. Other board members are Lee Jarosek Julius Jasek Louis Seizer and Alfons Vana.
A city election Tuesday cast 69 votes for Mayor W. H. Pundt and Alderman A. F. Halliburton, with Frances Fisbeck winning Alderman at 63. Secretary Wm. Wachten dorf and presiding judge George von Lienen also re elected. clerks were Frank Jilek Jr. and John V. Havlik. In U S House race Yarborough led Dies by about 34 000 votes as county tallies awaited.
Local drive led by Mrs. Myrtle Eilert with co-chairs Mrs. August Etlinger and Mrs. Frank Panis begins Monday April 8 announced by Dr. M. M. Wagner vice president of the Lavaca County Society. Mrs. Jerome Technik chairs Komensky area assisted by Mrs. Darvin Vasek. The American Cancer Society notes 800000 Americans living who have been saved from cancer and 700000 treated recently who will join them.
Baseball officials from Yoakum Halletts ville Cuero Gonzales and Moulton formed the Guadalupe Valley Babe Ruth Baseball League at the Chamber of Commerce Building in Yoakum. R J Walters of Yoakum was elected president Clyde Rutledge secretary. The league schedules 15 games eight at home with first game Cuero versus Moulton on June 6.
Knights of Columbus Council No. 3244 set a domino tournament at the VFW Hall on Sunday April 7 starting 9:00 a.m. with a $2 registration per player pairing up. Prizes include 20 dollars for 1st, 15 for 2nd, 10 for 3rd and a booby prize. a noon meal is served for players and spectators.
The Moulton VFW hosts its annual Easter Picnic on Sunday April 21 with a family style dinner and supper. A prize of $20 will be awarded hourly from 2 PM to 9 PM. The event features an Easter egg hunt train rides games and various concessions on the grounds throughout the day and evening.
Members of the Moulton VFW Post No. 6971 met at the VFW Hall on Sunday March 24 to elect officers for the ensuing year. Charles Luksovsky was again elected to head the Post for another year.
Local residents are reminded that a veterinarian will be on hand at the Moulton Oil Mill on Saturday April 13 to vaccinate dogs and cats. Vaccination starts at 9:00 a m and runs to 1:00 p m. Vaccine and vet fee are paid by the animal owner, sponsored by the Moulton Chamber of Commerce.
Plans for the two day FFA and 4-H Club Project Show run Friday and Saturday April 5 6 at Lions Field with livestock exhibits parade judging Friday at 10 am and a downtown parade Friday at 5 pm Parade co chairs urge participants to meet by 415 am near the Catholic Church and High School Gym Winners prizes and a Saturday night auction finish the events Lions Club sponsors add entertainment ferris wheel train rides and kiddie joys with premium money raised by local supporters.
Co Chairmen E A Oehl and August Etlinger urge participants to assemble by 4 15 p m at the Catholic Church area for proper line up with entry name and sponsor information. Parade proceeds under marshals Lee Jarosek and Herman Kurtz to Lions Field for review and possible tie vote. Grand Marshal leads with VFW and American Legion Color Guards. bands and entries including Mayor and officials, high school band, and sponsors’ floats follow.
The Moulton High School Seniors will present a three act comedy Father Was A Housewife at the local High School Gym Sunday April 7 at s:00 p m An evening of entertainment awaits attendees with a list of characters appearing elsewhere in this issue
Jimmy Logan Kollman of Taylor was arrested Saturday evening March 30 around 2 30 by Constable Dan Koranek. Kollman was charged with speeding 67 mph in a 40 mph city limits zone on Highway 95. He appeared before Justice A J Darilek and paid a fine totaling 24 50 0 plus court costs.
Heavy rainfall caused Lavaca River and creeks to swell to record levels, flooding streets and rural roads. Photos show river rising within 30 minutes after the cloudburst, with 24 hours later water receding. Hale county towns reported impassable roads and washed-out sections amid continued showers.
Mrs Minnie Lockstedt relocated to the Laura Nieman residence in the northern part of town after previously living on Route 1 in Flatonia.
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