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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1954
Page
1
Thirteen blocks are now paved without bonds, with more streets planned next summer. Improved utilities and the Chamber of Commerce parking area brighten Front Street while rural population decline threatens local business. Community growth hinges on attracting youth and new industries to counter a moving trend toward urban centers.
Last Saturday at the Louis Fishbeck farm Joe Fishbeck suffered bruises and skin lacerations to his legs and abdomen when his clothing was caught in a power shaft of a corn unloader on a tractor. He was taken to Shiner hospital and may be transferred to San Antonio for skin grafts.
A free chest x-ray unit will be in Moulton on Tuesday and Wednesday August 17 and 18 to screen for TB and other diseases. The service is funded by taxpayers and aims to detect and treat TB early. The schedule has hours from 12 noon to 6 PM on Aug 17 and 9 AM to 1 PM on Aug 18.
The Moulton Lions Club invites the public to a games party with a cakewalk and homemade ice cream at VEFW Hall on Thursday night. Serving starts at 8 00 pm. Tickets available from any Lions member or at the Hall. Bring family and friends for a relaxing evening.
Texas will induct 1,060 men in September under the national draft, with 2,245 examined from 80 of 137 local boards. Wakefield says calls rise as services replace outflows. most inductees are 20 or older, though younger volunteers are allowed if needed.
Jerome Michal Post No 94 pallbearers from Flatonia helped honor Victor Janca a 25 year old veteran found dead at his Praha area home. Funeral services were held at Smith Funeral Home Flatonia then Praha Catholic Church. Survivors include parents Mr and Mrs John P Janca one brother William four sisters Mrs Frank Voldan Mrs James Wenglar Mrs Julius Barcack and Mrs Fred Jurek with one brother who died 29 years earlier.
Mrs Mary Starustka 75 was found shot in her Moravia area home likely Thursday night. A .22 bullet entered through a window. no motive or theft found. funeral held at Moravia Catholic Church. Survived by seven daughters and two sons with a sister named Frances Staffa.
A squall line brought a quick shower to the city last Thursday night with near an inch of rain. Nearby Novohrad and Moravia reported 2.5 to 3 inches while Sulphur Park saw only a trace. Temperatures dropped briefly but heat returns as Houston records heavy rain and local pastures scorch. cotton picking may begin early.
The National Championship High School Rodeo opens in Hallettsville on August 5 with 15 states represented. Texas contenders include Jack Burkholder and Sandy Thomas guiding hopes in steer wrestling and cowgirl events. finals Saturday August 7. Organizers anticipate 15,000 spectators and 11 affiliated states.
Marie Beran, aged 96 years, 3 months, and 20 days, died July 31 at 4 50 p.m. at Colonial Rest Home Schulenburg. She was mother to eight and survived by a sister Mrs J Machac of West and five children. Funeral services were held Aug 1 at Smith Funeral Home and St Joseph Church with Requiem High Mass by John Matocha. Interment followed in Moulton City Cemetery.
Laura Louise Fredericke Lueke died in Austin at 11 15 a m on July 28 after years of illness. Born October 25 1878 in Ellinger she moved to Lavaca and later Moulton where she helped run a millinery business with her sister. Funeral Thursday at the Lutheran church with burial in Moulton City Cemetery. survived by a sister and several nieces and a nephew.
Mrs D Annie Fisbeck 84 died at Colonial Rest Home Schulen burg after two years of ill health. Funeral 9 am Saturday with Rev Julius Holm officiating. Interment follows. Born Anna Kalich she came from Czechoslovakia to near Weimar. She wed Adolph Kretschmar in 1896, had four children. he died in 1907. In 1920 she married Dietrich Fisbeck, who died in 1937. Survived by two daughters Hattie Brueggemann and Nita Koehler, three stepchildren, and two grandchildren. two children predeceased her.
Cpl Frank J. Janik Jr 22 of Shiner Texas was honored as his unit the 7th Base Post Office Camp Yokohama Japan received a Meritorious Unit Commendation for exceptionally outstanding service in maintaining a thoroughly efficient mail system for U S soldiers in Japan Okinawa and Korea He entered the Army in December 1952 arrived in the Far East in May 1953 from Camp Chaffee Ark where he completed basic training.
Governor Allan Shivers, after a near majority in the July primary, launches a runoff bid in Texas vowing an all out, around the clock campaign. He accuses opponent Ralph Yarborough of CIO and NAACP influence, cites drouth relief and soil conservation steps, and argues for cooperative government to attract industry and jobs.
George Ammermann and Samuel Barta of Moulton receive the Gold Charm of the Future Farmers of America at a Seven Oaks Club banquet in San Antonio on July 22, capping three years of Vocational Agriculture work. They built strong supervised projects, leadership, and scholastic records, with notable showings in cattle and swine. They aim for the American Farmer Degree and represented Moulton at the state convention July 22–25.
Texas Home Demonstration Association plans its twenty eighth annual convention at the Adolphus Hotel in Dallas August 11 to 13 with Miss Lisa Sergio of Woodstock Vermont delivering the keynote on Home the Cornerstone of Freedom. About 1000 members are expected, presided by Mrs B M Harris of Plainview. Maurine Hearn will discuss My Year in Bolivia and led foreign service in 1953. Workshops on 4 H, recreation, education, civil defense, health and safety, and citizenship. Officers elected August 12 with installation the same evening. business session August 13 before adjournment at noon.
The Moulton American Legion Post held a regular session Tuesday night to review Sunday’s picnic results. The gross amount is $2,434.59 with half to the Fire Department and a $25 donation approved for Home Demonstration ladies for grounds improvement at the Lions field.
Ammannsville beat the Moulton Eagles 21 to 4 in the first game of a two out of three series. Five pitchers toed the mound for Moulton as Rudy Roznovsky homered. Sunday Ammannsville hosts another game and the winner advances to face Hallettsville or Holman.
In county election, Pat Kelly won 16 to 5 over Paul Kiekar of Shiner to appear on the November ballot for District Clerk. Kelly’s nomination secures a place on the official ballot as the district clerk race advances.
State Health Officer Dr. Henry A. Holle urges adding salt to drinking water during hot weather to prevent heat cramps. He notes high sweat loss on days over 90 degrees, recommends salt tablets or a pinch of salt, and says milk also helps restore body salt.
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