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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1957
Page
1
Harvest time nears with a bountiful crop after years of smaller yields. IGA vice president Orville W. Johler notes newspapers are essential to advertising and measuring buyer reactions across his 6000 stores. He says newspapers drive mass response and sales.
Mr and Mrs Chas Oert of still visited with Mrs Erua Tvebue last week Friday in a brief local social item noting a family call and casual gathering.
American Legion members near completion of their August 11 picnic at the VFW Hall. Highlights include a Baby Revue at 3 p.m. and a Home Talent Show with trains rides for children and carnival amusements. Meals start with fried chicken at 11:30 a.m. and dinner at 5:30 p.m. A dance with the Emil Bartos orchestra closes the day.
The Texas Safety Association warns falls are the leading cause of injuries to farmers and ranchers in Texas. Medical costs average 105 dollars per accident, with added losses from labor needs and production disruption. The report urges safer yards and homes with housekeeping, cleared stairs, and proper ladders and tool storage.
Alvin Dee Grasse, seven month old son of Mr and Mrs Alvin Grasse of Gonzales, was elected 1957 baby of the year by Magic Valley Studios.
Moravia Ascension of Our Lord Parish will host its annual Harvest Festival on Sunday October 6 with entertainment a dinner supper and a big dance to conclude the day.
The first bale of 1957 cotton in Jackson County was grown by Edward L. Boehm of Ganado. The bale weighed 516 pounds, came from 14 acres of Paymaster cotton, picked by 18 workers, and marked his first crop after returning from military service.
Mr. R. J. Jefferds of San Antonio visited in the home of his daughter Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Vanham Saturday and Sunday.
Marek of Houston and Yoakum Route 2 was charged here by Constable Daniel Kor anek for making excessive noise within the city limits Sunday evening. Marek appeared before Justice of the Peace A. J. Darilek Monday morning and paid the fine including court costs.
Mrs Lilly Ermis who spent four weeks with Mr and Mrs Herman Kurtz is now resting with Mr and Mrs John Pavlas. She was recently hospitalized after a fall but is getting along fine now.
The Sisters of St. Joseph arrived Saturday after attending summer school at Our Lady of the Lake College in San Antonio. Sisters M. Corrine will teach 7th and 8th grades, M. Alphonous 5th and 6th, M. Denise 3rd and 4th, and M. Eunice 1st and 2nd grades.
More than 526 retired workers in Lavaca County received monthly social security payments totaling 25,505 at end of 1956, up from 360 beneficiaries and 18,292 a year earlier. The gain follows the 1956 amendment lowering the retirement age for women to 62, boosting eligibility for widows and dependent spouses, with 132 children in Lavaca County also receiving 4,155 monthly.
Perry Oklahoma witnessed a world record sale as a Shetland stallion owned by Mr. and Mrs. C C Teague of Sherman Texas sold for 56000 to breeder Ike Bozeman of Zachary Louisiana at the Perry Carlile pony sale. About 2000 more Shetlands were expected to be sold before the sale ends Sunday. The previous high was 16000 last year.
Burton Collins of Ripley looked for his daughter Mary Lou after she failed to return on her bicycle. While driving to find her his car struck a bicycle without a light, killing his 9 year old daughter Mary Lou.
The State Health Department warns doctors to monitor for the Asiatic flu now present in Texas. Several cases reported nearby. throat wash specimens should be sent to the state health laboratory for diagnosis. A new vaccine is under testing and aimed for early fall production. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Pavlicek of near Moulton discharged after several days in Shiner hospital with suspected Asiatic flu.
Gonzales Frederick Brooks five year old son of Mr and Mrs Calvin Brooks Box 20 Moulton has been admitted to Gonzales Warm Springs Rehabilitation Foundation for polio treatment. The non profit state chartered center offers physical medicine for handicapped children and adults with a comprehensive program benefiting hundreds annually.
Sheriff reports a farmer Abner Wheeeles bit off the ear of Ray S. Stephens 43 county supervisor for the Farmers Home Administration after an inspection. Wheeeles jailed on mayhem charge, released on $500 bond.
Notice to the public says Hallettsville office will close August 5 6 and 7 while Office Secretary Lillye H Jakubek attends the Farm Bureau Institute in Austin.
The Moulton Babe Ruth team defeated Yoakum 13 to 3 on Monday night to remain tied for first place in the Lavaca County Babe Ruth League. Dietschke pitched well allowing 4 runs while Heerssen gave up 10. Upcoming games include Gonzales at Lions Field and a doubleheader with Moulton, with the final matchup against Hallettsville.
Townsfolk are reminded of the annual Homecoming Parish Picnic in Praha on Thursday August 15. Dinner and supper will be served and entertainments will run on the grounds all day and night. The Lone Star Orchestra will provide daytime music and the Henry Brosch and Rudy Kurtz orchestras will perform for the big battle event.
A large crowd attended the Stag Barbecue at the VFW Hall on Wednesday night July 24. Sponsored by the Moulton Civic Group the event raised funds for Moulton Little Boys' Baseball. Eagle Editor Edwin Gallia Jr won a .22 rifle in the evening drawing.
The last session passed multiple election law changes affecting voter assistance by any qualified voter, scratch voting, School Trustee filing deadlines, poll tax mail applications, and runoffs for vacancies to the U S Senate or Congressman at Large. Voting machine rules were updated but not for our County.
Fisbeck Grocery on Moore Ave at FM 532 and FM 1680 announces a grand opening sale on Friday and Saturday August 2 3. Remodeling gives the store a modern look. Mrs Kate Fisbeck and family run the business since 1947 with Del Monte products featured and two free grocery drawings at 2 30 and 5 30 p m.
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