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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1960
Page
1
The piece honors the Resurrection and urges meditation and thanksgiving. It notes FFA members leading a 21 county contest at A and M College and girls winning state playoff finals. It calls for clear voter communication with state and national representatives for informed policy.
Mrs. Elizabeth Raab owner of Raab Studio will begin full-time photography service in the area starting Saturday April 16 with studio hours from 8 00 am to 5 90 pm weekdays and weekends by appointment. The studio phone is LY 6 4350. Raab studied color photography in Houston for eight months and returns to Moulton welcomed for high quality photography.
The Fire Department announced winners of the annual Fire Prevention Poster contest. Public school divisions awarded cash prizes from 2.00 to 1.25 dollars. St Joseph School also placed, with top winners listed. District competition follows in Refugio on Sunday April 24, with state finals to follow.
A 1949 International pickup driven by Julius S. Sebastian of Moulton Route 1 and a 1956 Ford sedan driven by Willie Perez of Moulton collided on Highway 95 in front of Jodie's Package Store. Sebastian attempted a left turn while traveling north. both vehicles sustained minor damage. The 12 Noon Saturday crash was investigated by Constable Daniel Koranck.
The American Cancer Society will hold an Educational and Fund-Raising Crusade on Tuesday April 26 with house to house visits by volunteers in all areas of the city. Crusade Chairman Mrs. August Etlinger of Moulton urges donations and distribution of educational literature to stress early health checkups as the best defense against cancer.
The regular Geier- Merrem Post 392 meeting at the Legion Home on Wednesday April 6 selected delegates for the District convention in Angleton on April 23 24 and discussed the Rural Fire Truck Fund. Members observed a moment of silent prayer for deceased buddy Ed Kolar. Emil Beran returned his two bonds to the Post and was thanked.
Flatonia Livestock Commission reports a buoyant sale with many new buyers among a broad crowd. The run included 900 head of cattle and 415 hogs with strong activity across calves cows and hogs and prices listed for calves cows bulls and hogs.
The Moulton PTA regular meeting was held in the school cafeteria Monday night April 11 at 7 30. Eugene Krejci was elected president Raymond Fishbeck vice president Frances Fisbeck secretary and Ann Few treasurer. Mr Joe Saegert of Seguin spoke and was a guest of the group. Coffee and cookies were served after the business meeting.
Thirty two members of the Local FFA Chapter stirred Guion Hall on the A and M campus when Moulton took the Sweepstakes banner in Area III judging contests. Bobby Culak Kenneth Anderson and Harvey Pavlicek won First in Meats with high point medals while other team members earned second third and ninth places. Dairy Products Poultry and Lee FFA contests also yielded top banners and individual honors among the sixty boys in Meats and thirty six in Poultry.
Father Michael OShaughnessy former assistant pastor of Sts Cyril and Methodius Church Shiner assumed duties as assistant pastor of St Josephs Catholic Church here last week. Born in Limerick Ireland in October 1924 he studied in Ireland and in San Antonio before being ordained in 1950. He served at St Peters New Braunfels St Leos San Antonio and Shiner prior to his transfer here joining local clergy and Kage staff in welcoming him.
Daniel Jasek of Novohrad landed two bass with a single artificial lure last week Friday at the tank on his farm. The catch weighed 2 pounds and 1 1/2 pounds.
Mr. Charles Luksovsky left Citizens Memorial Hospital in Victoria after a several day confinement and is reported to be doing much better. Mr. A. H. Tyler came home Monday from a Columbus hospital where he underwent eye surgery and is doing fine.
Moulton FFA and 44H Club prepare for the Live stock Show and Sale on Saturday April 23 at Lions Field. Judging starts at 10 AM and the sale concludes with a limited auction at 8 PM as Lions Club sponsors the annual event expected to draw a large crowd.
George Pesek and Josie Lee Albrecht head the Moulton VFW Post No. 1971 and Auxiliary. New officers were installed April 10 at the VFW Hall by Auxiliary President Frances Wenske with District 24 President Rosalee Malitz and Adjutant Gene Hench in attendance.
Oak Grove PTA members contribute to a rural fire truck fund drive with notable interest. Last week’s balance shows 58.00 remaining as funds flow in from Oak Grove participants.
Lorenzo Estrada of Waelder suffered serious injuries when his late model Studebaker pickup went out of control and overturned 1.2 miles west of Moulton on FM Road 1680 Friday at 3 10 p m He was hospitalized in Shiner.
All business establishments in Moulton will close Friday noon and stay closed the afternoon to observe Good Friday. The public is urged to plan shopping accordingly.
Zion Lutheran Church closes Lent with a 2:00 p m Good Friday service celebrating Holy Communion under Rev Julius F Holm titled Gods Paschal Lamb The Easter festival is set for 7 30 a m with Holy Communion and the Sunday School to follow around 9 15 a m Pastor Holm also conducts a Good Friday service at Witting at 9 00 a m and the Easter festival there at 10 30 a m with Holy Communion offered only in Witting The article notes Lutheran observances and allied serviceslocations and times
The Moulton American Legion Post challenges the Moulton VFW Post to a softball game at Lions Field on Sunday afternoon May 8. All proceeds go to the local Boy Scout Troop. The match promises to be a thriller and a must see for fans.
Miss Eulah Lee Cherry died April 6 at 11 15 a m in Faluisek Rest Home at age 5 years 11 months 23 days Born in Old Moulton April 13 1876 she was daughter of A A and Sarah F Cherry Educated at Prof Allis College Old Moulton taught in rural schools moved to Spur Dickens County Texas in 1911 with mother and four brothers returned to Moulton six years ago later lived with sister Mrs Fannie Mae Lockwell Funeral held April 8 at 2 30 p m Smith Funeral Home Moulton Pastor Richard Edmiston officiated Interment Moulton City Cemetery Pallbearers Fay Autry Gene Autry Morris Autry Bert Cherry Robert Langhenning
Dr. Garrett a Texas Animal Health Commission veterinarian will address a public meeting in Waelder High School auditorium Wednesday night April 20 at 7 30. The talk centers on the new Brucellosis law and its implications for the community. The public is invited.
The Moulton Chamber of Commerce announces tickets for the annual banquet at the High School Cafeteria on Wednesday May 4 are on sale. Tickets available from August Etlinger William Wachtendorf C C Orts Ed Maresh W H Etlinger Henry Kocian E A Oehl Julius Jasek and Arnold Freytag. Deadline to purchase is May 1 with an engaging program expected.
All boys interested in the Babe Ruth Play are summoned to meet at Lions Field on Monday evening April 18 at 7 o clock. The gathering aims to organize participation and assign roles.
Local Bobkatz Nine defeated Smithville 6 to 0 in the season opener. Johnny Dietschke allowed one hit and fanned seven while the Bobkatz collected seven hits. Moulton list includes Darilek Dietschke Vasek Krejci Zimmermann Barta Haas Kocian Hull Simper Schoenvogel Machalec Holm Culak.
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