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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1957
Page
4
Family expresses gratitude for kindness shown after the death of husband and father Emil Berckenhoff. Appreciation extends to the Legion and VFW pallbearers, Smith Funeral Home, Father Goebel, food, flowers, Mass offerings, and cards, plus the St. Joseph Choir. His wife and children record thanks.
In his first session letter Stanley Boysen thanks constituents for cards and letters on legislation. He says he will publish weekly updates, notes that final decisions are being made, and that the House will likely work Fridays through the session with weekend district trips possible. He invites letters to the House in Austin, Texas.
Jerry V. Post, 59, of Navasota died April 7 after a weeklong illness. Funeral services were held April 9 at 11 a.m. at the 1st Methodist Church with Rev. Asbury Lenox officiating. Burial followed in Oakland Cemetery. He was born in Moulton and was married to Ruth Mullins in Baton Rouge in 1932. He served as operating superintendent of Gulf States Utilities in Navasota and was active in multiple organizations. Survived by his wife, one son Jerry V. Post of Abilene, seven brothers and four sisters, a grandson, and several relatives.
Semil Zmeskal of St. Joseph High School Victoria earned fourth place in the 100 yard dash at the Victoria County school meet held April 6. He also competed in high jump and the 880 yard relay.
A. M. Peck Welhausen, 72, president of the First National Bank of Shiner, died Sunday morning after long service from 1905. Born in Flatonia, he lived in Shiner since 1890 and held roles including cashier and director. He was survived by his wife Edna, a son Glade, and a granddaughter. Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday at the Shiner Methodist Church.
The Texas in Review program will visit MD Anderson Hospital and Tumor Institute in Houston for coverage of cancer research. Cameras will record the Ice Parade of 1957 by the Dallas Figure Skating Club and spotlight spring sports at the Texas Relays in Austin with UT athletes.
Accurate records should be kept of your expenses and, if any are claimed on your return, they should be listed on the return or on an attachment. Form 2106 may be used for this purpose. Another publication, Tax Guide for Small Business, is available at your local Revenue office.
Lavaca County Fair Bureau sponsors Cotton Week with three style shows titled Fashions in Cotton during July 21 to 28 in Hallettsville, Moulton, and Shiner. Participants are urged to sew their own garments this year with no size limits and include men, women, and children. The Queen's Contest for Lavaca County is set for June 22.
Mr and Mrs Edwin Brosch of Victoria welcome a baby boy named Kennet Ray born at Victoria hospital on Tuesday. The infant weighed 8 pounds 6 ounces. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Frank Lev of Moulton and Mr and Mrs V J Brosch of Lallettsville with great grandparents Mrs A D Vanno Robstown and Mr John Kutny of Ine.
Miss Gladys Tioeptl of Shiner passed her Licensed Vocational Nursing Exam in Austin on March 2. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Edn Lioepfoo Shiner and granddaughter of Mr and Mrs Johia Liogpfl of Moulton.
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