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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1956
Page
1
Sammy and Dennis Barta led the daily division with grand and reserve Jersey heifers and a grand Jersey bull. Grand Champion Capon Larry Barta also claimed top honors in the capon division, with state-wide recognition from Houston, San Antonio and Austin shows.
Local FFA and 4-H clubs showcase livestock projects at the Moulton VFW Hall with judging at 10:00 A.M. A downtown parade assembles by 4:15 P.M. and steps off at 5:00 P.M. Prizes totaling $125 are offered by the Chamber of Commerce. A Walter Schoenvogel Orchestra dance follows at the VFW Hall. The two day event closes Thursday night with a limited price auction. Business houses close at 4:45 P.M. for the parade and afternoon activities.
A three act play titled Brides To Burn will be presented at the Moulton High School Gymnasium Tuesday April 17 at 7 45 P M under the auspices of the Moulton High School Seniors. The cast promises an entertaining evening and attendees are urged to plan to attend.
A large crowd is expected Friday April 13 at Lions Field for a donkey ball game featuring Moulton’s noted citizens. The event offers moral support and admission 25c children 35c high school 50c adults with many players listed for the teams and substitutes available.
Bruno Lockstedt former Moulton resident died at his Gonzales home last Saturday April 7 at age 64. He farmed in Moulton Nickel communities and retired in Gonzales a year and a half ago after surgery. Funeral Monday at Zion Lutheran Church Gonzales. interment City Cemetery. American Legion pallbearers presented his widow the U S flag at the grave. He was born September 25 1891 in Comal County. Survived by his widow three sons George of Gonzales William and Bruno Jr of Houston a daughter Mrs Joe Shulak of Moulton four brothers and seven grandchildren. He was predeceased by brother Walter.
In Moulton Texas a trustee election produced two new board members Louis Selzer with 146 votes and Alfons Vana with 91 votes while incumbent Julius Jasek who led with 147 votes returns. James Kolar received 60 write ins as J H Vanham Jr garnered 131 write ins for Lavaca County trustee at large. 156 total votes cast with Albert Pustejovsky presiding judge and W H Hohlt and Louis Fehrenkamp as clerks.
Mrs Margaretha Rehmet nee Etlinger died Saturday April 7 in a Houston hospital after a brief illness at age 84 years 1 month and 20 days. Survived by a daughter Elizabeth Quebedeaux Houston two sons Rich La Grange and W A Rehmet San Francisco two granddaughters Margaret Woodley Quebedeaux and Jean McIntyre one great grandson Robbie McIntyre three sisters Mina Hoyer Annie Oehl and Mary Nachlinger. Funeral at Smith Funeral Home Chapel and St Joseph Catholic Church with burial in St Joseph Cemetery. She spent most of her life here then moved to Houston after her husband died.
All members of Geier Merrem Post 392 American Legion who can march in the parade today should come out wear caps and report at the High School.
Texas farm real estate values fell 1 percent in the July 1 to November 1 period 1955 while nationwide values rose 2 to 4 percent in 31 states and were flat in 16. Year over year Texas was up 3 percent with national gains around 5 percent. Farmers seek land for expansion and safekeeping, keeping sales at a low level.
Students at Moulton High completed the Fire Prevention Posters with Mary Kocian first and Edward Mitulencak second in the high school division. Intermediate winners were Doris Arndt first Archie Holub second. Ben Darilek third. Primary winners were David Henrichs first Stephen Holm second Rae Nell Kaiser third. David Henrichs poster won at the District Convention and advances to state.
Howard G. Hall announced two more assistance days at the Victoria IRS office. Taxpayers urged to contact the local office to avoid a big rush on Monday April 16. The piece notes many are filing their own returns as guidance materials seem challenging.
Patricia Pew of the Game and Fish Commission lab placed her arm in a dead bull shark in Rockport to take teeth measurements. The seven foot shark awakened and bit a boat oar used to pry its mouth open, threatening the handler in the local boat basin.
Rain totaling about one inch fell in parts of the area on Monday while a cool norther brought dust and reduced visibility to roughly a mile at times. Hi-Way Drive-Inn section reported high wind and hail Sunday afternoon. The sky cleared with no additional rain expected.
Tickets go on sale in Hallettsville this week for a Texas Wrestling Association event at Municipal Football Stadium on Saturday April 21. Matches start 8:00 p.m. with seats from 1.00 to 2.00 and ringside 2.00. Main events include a six-man Battle Royal and a two out of three falls tag match. Roy Henson referees. Refreshments will be sold.
The local Cancer Crusade is set for Monday and Tuesday April 16 and 17 with Mrs Anton Kolar as chairman and Mrs Frank Biehunko Jr as co chairman. The drive mirrors the Red Cross effort with broad organizational participation and a county appeal for full citizen cooperation.
The regular VFW Games Party scheduled for Friday is postponed this coming Friday April 13 due to the Donkey Ball Game on that night. Activities will resume starting Friday April 20 at the usual time.
Jerry Jasek 26 died when his 1955 Chevrolet collided head on with a pickup on Highway 277 three miles south of San Angelo. The pickup occupants included one dead and another injured. Survivors include his mother Albina Jasek and six brothers. Funeral services set for Praha Catholic Church with an English and Czech sermon. Rosary. interment in Praha Cemetery.
Humble Company's Texds in Review presents Bruce Rigler of Plainview named Texas outstanding young farmer by the Junior Chamber of Commerce. The film shows Rigler's farm methods and invites viewers to learn why he earned the honor. Also includes footage of a fire control clinic for Texas butane dealers and local fire departments demonstrating extinguishing techniques.
Tickets go on sale for the annual Moulton C of C Banquet set for Wednesday April 25 at 8:00 p m in the High School Cafeteria. Price is 1 25 per plate with Dr R C Potts of Texas A and M to speak. Tickets available from Frank Meyer Donald Bunting A F Halliburton Wm Miculka or the Farmers Merchants State Bank. Buy early to avoid a sell-out.
Spring camporee activities for Boy Scouts of Moulton with Troop 221 led by Charles Luksovsky sponsor American Legion Post 392. District event at Cuero April 14 15 features camping skills games campfire programs skits and public viewing of troop projects.
A group of delegates and members of the local Fire Department with spouses attended the Guadalupe Valley Firemen and Fire Marshals Convention in Karnes City on Sunday, April 41th. Delegates listed include Bill Etlinger William Miculka Francis J Fisbeck Stephan G Fisbeck and James Kolar. Lee Jarosek Arnold Freytag and Wm. H. Punidt were present.
Top row shows David age 4 and Carolyn age 6 with Mr and Mrs Lee Schoenfeld and Linda Kay Dunagin from Moulton. Also present are Fla tonia, Kayleen 13 months, Ronald 9 months with the Knesek and Koncaba families of Moulton. Bottom row features Douglas age 5 with Mr and Mrs Frank Hanslik and Kayleen 13 months with the Kalisek family and Ronald 9 months with the Koncaba family of Moulton.
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