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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1960
Page
1
A northern observer notes welfare programs grow rapidly while national security dips over seven years. Kennedy and Nixon are perceived ready to wage a close fall campaign. Tax facts warn of high burdens, rail costs outpacing revenue, and insect stings claimed to kill more than snake bites this year.
Otto Hoffman Jr. of Flatonia was stopped by Constable Daniel Koranek on Saturday for driving in the left lane without passing and excessive noise. He appeared before JP Jerome Vasek and paid the fine plus court costs.
The VFW softball team defeated the Moulton CYO nine 29 to 16 in a benefit game at Lions Field on Thursday night July 28. Edgar Keil pitched for the VFW while Fojtik Diersehke Barta and Culak pitched for CYO, allowing 22 hits. Scoutmaster J R Bryan thanks fans for attending and supporting the Scout Troop with the game proceeds.
Olga Darilek 41, daughter of Frank and Mrs Darilek of near Sulphur Park, was found in a cotton field near her home Saturday night after a two day disappearance. Volunteers and six Texas National Guard units aided the search with locals, stations, and crews assisting. she was in good condition and refused to say where she had been.
Notice reminds all Little League players who have not turned in their uniforms to do so immediately. Uniforms may be left at the City Meat Market, per manager Gene Rothbauer.
Star Theatre presents My Dog Buddy a touching boy and dog adventure shown Saturday and Sunday August 6 7. Ten year old Travis Lemmond and his dog are separated after an auto wreck that kills his parents. The dog searches tirelessly to find his young master who remains in shock.
Harvey G. Bauer, son of Mr. and Mrs. Eddie H. Bauer, recently entered the U S Air Force and is stationed at Harlingen Texas. His address lists AD 18601086 61-09 B 5, 3611th Staron, S M R, Harlingen AFB, Harlingen Texas.
The St. Joseph's Altar Society will sponsor a bake sale at the City Office on Saturday August 6 from 9 to 12 noon. Tasty home baked kolaches cakes strudels pies bread and more will be offered to the public.
The Moulton Cemetery Association Inc. elected officers for the coming year: G. G. Fisbeck president Alton Halliburton vice president J. L. Meyer treasurer and grave director Mrs Ruth Windecker secretary. Directors are G. G. Fisbeck Alton Halliburton J. L. Meyer Wm Wachtendorf Geo Mueller Donald Bunting and Wm Hohlt. New lot and grave prices were set: whole lot of 12 graves 80.00 half lot 6 graves 50.00 three graves 35.00 two graves 25.00 one grave 15.00
The Texas Health Bulletin outlines the deadly coral snake among Texas species. It notes the red yellow color bands separated by black, the black head, and warns children may misjudge its beauty. A rhyme helps distinguish it from the non-poisonous scarlet king.
Texas veterans with 50 percent or more service connected disabilities gain expanded dependents benefits under a new law. All dependent children become eligible for additional allowances, with effective dates tied to VA proof of dependents. Emil J. Polasek announces and directs interested veterans to contact Hallettsville court house office or Texas Veterans Affairs for details.
The Flatonia Livestock Commission reports price weakening across cattle classes at all markets. A sizable run of 800 cattle and 175 hogs were consigned, hogs light but market good and active, radio broadcast Mondays at 2:30 p m on 1460 KCTI Gonzales.
Master Sergeant and Mrs. Ernest A. Knotts and their son spent several days here with Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Kocian and their son.
Constable Daniel Koranek investigated a minor collision last week at the Arnim and Cockrell intersection. Emil Darilek Sr. driving a 1949 Chevrolet collided with Erwin Oehl in a 1958 Ford. damages were about 225 dollars for the Ford and 150 for the Chevrolet. Neither driver was injured.
August Selzer, living about five miles west, killed a coral snake in his pasture after spotting it among cattle. The reptile measured 28 inches and was identified by its yellow red yellow bands separated by black.
Dr Hemple Edwards living outside the city limits devised a peach bait to trap a night feeder found gnawing peaches in his smoke house. The trap captured an 18 inch rattlesnake with four rattles and a button.
Wachtendorf of Moulton earned a Grade B certificate under Texas sanitation law for water plant operation. The five year certificate requires passing a written exam and meeting experience and training credits from State Health Department and partner institutions.
Pfc Edward J Pavlicek 19 son of Mr and Mrs Herbert Pavlicek Route 1 Moulton completed a 25 week carrier equipment repair course at the Southeastern Signal School Fort Gordon Ga on July 22 He trained in repair and maintenance of field carrier telephone and telegraph equipment after enlisting last November Pavlicek a 1959 Moulton High School graduate previously worked for Mosher Steel Company in Houston before joining the Army.
Fayette Electric Co-op reports over 1 000 members attended the annual membership meeting in La Grange. Senator Jo Krueger spoke on farm population loss and REA program anniversaries while President Giese highlighted ownership responsibility and the capital credits plan. Directors were re elected and prizes awarded.
Plans for the Lavaca County Farm Bureau Queen Contest at Legion Park Shiner on Tuesday August 16 at 8 00 P M. A large field of Farm and Ranch girls will compete and a free dance follows. Contestants should contact the Farm Bureau office or Mrs William Riske Rt 1 Shiner to be listed. One practice is scheduled Monday August 15 at 6 00 P M at Legion Hall Shiner.
A Texas town reads the local paper to learn who is doing what while everyone else knows. Texas Railroad Assn. News.
A Federal State Crop Reporting Service observer in Madison reports an unusually high mosquito and woodtick population. The observer notes, We have never seen so many mosquitoes and woodticks, with one mosquito bearing three woodticks.
Prosector N Jennings opposed bail for Francis Voisey 46 on a breaking and entering charge in Torquay England. While jailed he swallowed utensils and items including a spoon handle four feet of chain a nail file a safety pin false teeth and a thermometer. He claimed bad dreams and bail was refused as he risked escaping or harming himself.
The regular July meeting drew 49 members and visitors. Frances Wenske appointed Guide. eight new members admitted, including Pavlas family and Henry Gold. Members discussed Grand Lodge membership drive and October Chamber celebration. guests from Gonzales lodge spoke. Breitschopf announced Youth Camp report. Refreshments followed adjournment.
Andrew J. Simpson of Cedar Springs died at John Sealy Hospital in Galveston on Sunday July 31 at age 67 years 3 months 22 days. He lived in Waelder most of his life and married Mattie Harris in 1910. Funeral services were held August 2 at Smith Funeral Home Moulton with interment in Moulton City Cemetery. Survived by his widow and pallbearers Zat Johnson Chancy Hull Walter Hull Lee Gibson Irvy Kuehn Earl Kuehn.
Gloria Ann Birch and Richard Birch, both 19, divorced after Gloria waived all community property. She says she would not be seen in the hearse and explains her lawyer’s note that Richard secured a favorable bargain on the car.
Mrs Ludvik Mikes, 49, committed suicide by hanging at a windmill on her farm near Moulton just two months after her husband died from a gunshot wound in nearby search. The two children Eugene and Dorothy Mikes found their mother and will be left parental with relatives assisting. services set at St Anthony Catholic Church in Witting.
Mrs. Thomas J. Day lost five toes from her left foot while mowing at 521 Verdome Houston. She was taken to Heights Hospital in shock. Day, mother of four children aged 4 years to 14 months, was struck when her rotary mower hit a plastic children’s pool and pulled back onto her foot.
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