This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 19 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1959
Page
1
The column notes four days of sun after heavy rains and forecasts continued warmth to aid spring planting. It discusses farm subsidies and government handouts, a Michigan poultry farmer penalized for wheat growing, and how big operators gain from subsidies. It also argues retailers need advertising to grow sales and stay competitive.
The Flatonia Livestock Co report shows 575 head of cattle and 475 hogs sold Monday with prices firm to higher. Cow and calf pairs rose $15 to $30 from last week, while young cows with bloomy calves drew broad bids. hogs topped at 17.00 per hundred with other hogs and sheep varied across multiple categories.
Rain delays push the annual FFA and 4 H project show parade to Saturday April 18 with judging at 10 00 am parade at 2 00 pm and a limited auction sale at 8 00 pm Participants must assemble by 1 15 pm at St Joseph Church area to line up Entries from local merchants organizations and individuals are hoped to widen the color and size of the parade as crowds fill Moult streets for what promises to be a spectacular event
Local firms and individuals invite the public to the FFA and 4 H Project Show Parade in Moulton on Saturday April 18. They list Beran Gin Mill and Feed Co Farmers and Merchants State Bank Moulton Butane Gas Co Jim s Cafe Moulton Super Market Ranb Studio and urge visitors to tour their businesses during the event.
District Judge Lester Holt appointed G H Gerdes of Hallettsville to succeed retiring Lavaca County Auditor J F Holubee who will retire June 1 1959 Gerdes a Gulf Consignee resigns health reasons and is a 45 year old Hallettsville High School graduate and former A M College student married to Lucille Hemmi with two children Judy and Gilbert.
Miss Bertha Renkens aged 76 died Tuesday evening April 14 at 5 50 at the Effenberger Rest Home after a day of illness. A retired University of Texas teacher from Shiner she had been a resident there for 11/2 years. Funeral services at Shiner Methodist Church are pending.
Oscar F. Raab of Moulton died Tuesday morning at the VA Hospital Houston after a lengthy illness. Born August 16, 1911, he served in the U S Army and later became a photographer with a modern studio in Moulton. Survived by his wife Elizabeth, his father Frank P. Raab, a brother and sister in Houston, and eight nieces and nephews. Funeral services set for April 16 at St Joseph's Church with interment in Catholic Cemetery under the Moulton American Legion and VFW Posts.
Initiation of new Knights of Columbus members planned in Shiner on Sunday April 19 with a 6:00 a m Mass at Sts Cyril and Methodius Church conducted by Father J J Hanacek. Attendees will gather at 5:15 a m in the parish gym and proceed in procession to the church then return to the gym for a free breakfast for members and candidates.
David S Morris, 46, a volunteer fireman in Pensacola, was getting a beard trim when a barber shop assailant swung a razor. Morris suffered a throat wound requiring six stitches before the attacker fled. Police report no further injuries.
Pictured are the Moulton City Council members serving the 1959 60 fiscal year. Their objective is improving city facilities and handling daily city affairs. In the back row from right to left are Alderman Wm Novosad City Secretary Wm Wachtendorf Alderman Francis Fisbeck and Alderman Nolan Wagner. In front row left to right are Alderman Erni Jaluska newly elected Mayor Roy Kotzebue and Alderman Adolph Petrek.
Farmers & Merchants State Bank will be closed Tuesday April 21 1959 in observance of San Jacinto Day with no banking operations.
Graduation ceremonies at the University of Texas Dental Branch will be held June 1 with 81 candidates for Doctor of Dental Surgery degrees announced by dean Dr. John Victor Olson. Ten others will receive dental hygiene certificates. among the list is William J. Meyer of Moulton.
Scattered thunderstorms drenched the Moulton region over four days last week. Rain totals ranged from 4.90 to 7.5 inches, flooding ditches and terraces. FM roads to Gonzales and Waelders remained impassable for days due to high water.
About 800 firemen and guests registered for the Guadalupe Firemen and Fire Marshals Association convention at the high school auditorium. Morning and afternoon sessions featured speakers Walter Higgins and David Clabeaugh, with races for pumper teams and a concluding dance at the VFW Hall. Next year’s site announced as San Marcos in October.
Texas drafts for May set a 272 man Army quota, down from April and March figures, as part of a national 6,000. Colonel Morris S. Schwartz announced no pre induction physical or mental exams will be held in May. Local boards receive quotas Tuesday. ten boards will contribute no men. May entrants must be at least 22 on May 1, except volunteers or delinquents.
The Oulton Hermann Sons Lodge 59 holds its regular meeting Thursday night April 16 at 7 30 o clock All members urged to be present.
The Moulton Farm Bureau will hold its regular meeting Friday night April 23 at 7 30 p m in the hall at 7430. The notice invites members to attend and discuss local agricultural issues.
Plans for the eleventh annual Chamber of Commerce banquet are underway at the local high school cafeteria to be held Wednesday April 29. Tickets cost 1.25 and may be bought from August Etlinzier Wm D Wachtendorf Orts Ed Maresh W H Flinger Commissioner Henry Kocian E A Oehl Julius Jaskek and Arnold Freytag with a deadline of Saturday April 25 for purchases.
Mrs August Etlinger chairs the American Cancer Society educational and fund raising campaign in Moulton Lavaca County urging all residents to contribute and read distributed literature. Local volunteers including Flora Nieto and many others canvassers and business district workers rally support to combat cancer and promote checkups.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.