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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1960
Page
1
The column argues farm surpluses waste over a billion dollars yearly while hunger persists. It urges shipping surplus food to aid the hungry rather than relying on foreign currency, noting needy children suffer from submarginal diets. It warns voters to study candidate qualifications before the 1960 primary election.
The Moulton Knights of Columbus Council No. 3244 met April 13 at the Catholic gymnasium. Deputy Grand Knight Willie Hoepfl Jr. led the session with business actions discussed. Two delegates will attend the KC State Convention in Austin May 1 to 4. Father Emil Winklarek becomes chaplain, replacing Father Goebel. Plans for the May 15 picnic at the VFW Hall include dinner, supper, and a dance after refreshments.
Utah officers sought court approval for an autopsy on a 10 pound red haired baby boy found mailed to Salt Lake City from Dallas. A doctor said the infant might have been alive when wrapped in foil and placed in a box bearing a Dallas return name. The box address to Mary Sue Goss, Dallas, was found non existent at the Goss home.
A large bottle of beer brewed by the Duke of Windsor during a brewery visit 25 years ago was auctioned for 22.40 dollars in Hichin England.
A Fayette County jail escape led to one prisoner killed and three captured as peace officers pursued four men who fled La Grange. Two bloodhounds and an airplane aided the search. Martinez, Tollerson, Neal, and Berry triggered a statewide alert during a multi‑location manhunt ending with three apprehensions near Paris, Texas and one fatal shooting by officers in the chase.
A ham shoot is planned at Rock Inn on Sunday April 24 at 1 30 p m. The public is invited to try their luck and win a ham.
The 68th annual Hochheim Prairie Mutual Fire and Storm Insurance Assn convention met in Ty man Texas April 18 and 19 with about 120 delegates. The association reports 75 780 907 in force since Jan 1 1960 and 6 249 000 sold in 1959. Delegates from Moulton Branch 13 included F W Haas Anton Raab Rud A Haas and Erwin Kram. Next year’s convention will be in Moulton.
Houston police report a 32 year old man from Cleburne was found beside a Harrisburg track with his left arm amputated after a train reportedly ran over it. He told officers and hospital staff the incident occurred last Friday near the 8100 block.
Local merchants and residents invite the public to attend the annual FFA and 4-H Project Show. The note highlights community support for the boys projects and urges visitors to tour displays and appreciate the students' work from the past school term.
Farmers & Merchants State Bank will observe San Jacinto Day Thursday April 21 1960 and will not be open for business. Local readers are advised of the holiday closure.
Mrs Henry Earl Gold nee Anita Bertha Marko dies at 37 after five years illness from a heart condition. Born August 31 1922 in Moulton she married Henry Earl Gold October 15 1946 at St Josephs Church. Survived by husband two daughters Bertha Marko and Margaret Marie and extended family. Burial at St Josephs Catholic Cemetery with pallbearers listed.
The Ninth Congressional District American Legion convention will be held in Angleton on Saturday and Sunday April 23 24. Eleven posts will receive citations for exceeding 1960 membership quotas or achieving all time highs. Events include an opening service an 9 00 AM and a golf tournament at El Loga Country Club.
Stockholm officials announce every Swede who smokes more than 20 cigarettes daily may receive a free cancer examination at government expense starting May 1. Smokers can register at tobacco shops for the program.
The VIFW boys accept a benefit softball game against the Legion for Boys Scout Troop funds. The Legion-VFW clash is set for Lions Field on Sunday afternoon May 8.
Consigned to Flatonia Livestock Commission were 75 head of good cattle 435 hogs 100 sheep with a few goats and horses. The market was very active and strong with good orders to fill Monday. Top hogs rose and calf prices mixed but solid across categories.
State Senator Culp Krueger of El Campo endorses Ben Ramsey of San Augustine for reelection as Lieutenant Governor. He says Ramsey has been a friend to their district and that endorsing him serves the voters and district.
The Moulton Hermann Sons Lodge No. 59 will hold a regular meeting at the VFW Hall on Thursday night April 21 at 8 o clock. All members are urged to attend.
The deadline for assessing property real and personal for the 1960 school tax is April 30, 1960. Office hours are 9 AM to 12 Noon and 1 PM to 4 PM, Monday through Saturday. Attention required by Leonita Vasek, Tax Assessor-Collector.
Plans are complete for the Moulton FFA and 4-H Club Project Show to be held on Lions Field this Saturday April 23. Livestock judging starts at 10 a.m. with a Limited Auction Sale at 8 p.m. Ribbon prices apply to Blue Red White stock and capons. Judge is Mr. Leon Rainer. Auction ring duties by Mr. Earl Needham and Mr. Travis Ferrer. Entries include FAT CALVES HOGS LAMBS CAPON DAIRY HEFLERS SOWS EWES and more from multiple 4H and FFA members.
Johnny Dietschke pitched a no hit shutout with 16 strikeouts as the Bobkatz beat Shiner 1-0 at Lions Field. Ben Darilek stole home in the sixth for the decisive run while Dennis Barta delivered the lone hit off Vaclavik. Next game vs Smithville Thursday at 3:30 p.m.
List of local contributors to the Moulton Rural Fire Truck Fund shows further donations totaling 93.00 since last week. Named donors include Wm J Meyeree Richard Gaertner Emil Vogt Lee Vogt Elo Muehlstein Fred Kaiser Julius Jasek Moulton Farmers Co op Gin Mill Co A Williamson J M R Griffin and others. Balance reported 883.00 as of April 19.
Cancer Crusade volunteers launch the 1960 Educational and Fund Raising drive on April 26. Area divisions, house to house visits, and literature distribution aim to boost cancer awareness, early checkups, and funds, with Mrs. August Etlinger directing volunteers in the effort.
A Social Security representative from Victoria will be at Shiner City Hall at 9 am on Monday April 25 to assist residents with retirement survivor and disability benefit claims and answer program questions.
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