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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1957
Page
1
The column notes 40 cents per pound for Moulton bale and 33.50 cents for the county's first bale. It argues empty stores stem from money leaving the community, urges local production and sales, and discusses peace, socialism, and communism with a Briton’s view. It ends with a remark on thousands of peace pacts in history.
Providence Massachusetts and Rhode Island police joined forces Saturday night to corral a Greyhound bus that skipped a stop and stranded 29 passengers in Brocton Mass. State police learned of the missed stop as the bus passed Rehoboth and Seekonk before a cruiser finally halted it and the driver, described as a new man, turned the vehicle around and retraced 34 miles back to Brocton.
James Svatek Jr. son of Mr and Mrs Jim Svatek of Mouth is in Colorado Springs after joining the U S Army. His address is Pvt James Svatek Jr U S 54197883 Co L 47 Inf Regt 4th Platoon Fort Carson Colorado.
In Corpus Christi three Rogers children aged 8 to 10 escaped a rattlesnake when their pet Skippy barked at it. Skippy took the bite on the lip and was treated by a Robstown doctor. Grandfather Frank Picha helped kill the snake.
A yearly Praha Homecoming is set for Thursday August 15 with Holy Masses at 6:00 and 9:30 am followed by an 11:00 am family style dinner. Supper begins at 5:30 pm. The grounds host daytime and nighttime entertainment with Lone Star Brass Band and Henry Brosech Rudy Kurtz Orchestras performing.
Mr. Lester Albrecht of Albrecht Grocery and Feed Co at Witting will join other Uncle Johnny Authorized Feed Dealers from Texas and Louisiana in Houston on August 14 to plan summer and fall merchandising and service for poultry and livestock feeders. The dealer highlights Energized Feeding Programs and personalized service with new aids and corrals plans.
Local H E instructor Mrs Selma Atkinson and her daughter Twila who works in Houston plan a Florida trip later this month. Mrs Atkinson will attend a Workshop for H E Instructors in Houston August 12 16 before the journey.
Louis M Faltysek of Route 1 Moulton brought in the town’s first bale this season a 506 pound Lankert grower. The bale was ginned at Beran’s Gin Mill & Feed Co and sold for 40 cents per pound.
Lavaca County Little League All Stars lost 5-3 to Del Rio in Del Rio after a 3-3 tie through six innings. Lavaca led 2-1 early and 3-2 in the fifth before Del Rio's seventh inning homer decided the game. Allen Vana Johnny Simper and Marvin Kocian played on the Lavaca roster with Simper and Kocian pitching duelo.
Edward H. Kissling age 65 of San Antonio was killed near Waelder on U S Highway 90 W when a partly filled soft drink bottle was thrown from a moving car. The bottle smashed the Kisslings' windshield and struck his chest as a long line of eastbound cars passed. He died en route to the scene.
Robbie Ray Sheffield, 18, was found dead Saturday in an old Yoakum railroad caboose after a six day missing case. Justice of the Peace Henry Bell held the coroner's verdict pending sheriff and state crime lab tests. The crippled girl had been missing since Monday with parents reporting Tuesday July 30. No violence appeared on the body. death date uncertain.
E. W. Pietsch owner of the Moulton Piggly Wiggly sold his Schulenburg store to Q. P. Stores. The change became effective Monday August 5 and the Piggly Wiggly staff will stay with the new owners.
Voting containers for the Moulton American Legion Baby Revue contestants are set at several local businesses by parents. The top two finishers in boys and girls divisions will be crowned King and Queen at the Legion Picnic on Sunday August 11 starting at 3 PM.
A 54 year old woman acquitted of trying to murder her landlady begs to be sent back to the women’s prison. She cried upon release in 1955 and told the jury they ruined her life stating she formed many friends there and wishes to spend her remaining days with them. She plans to appeal to the prison head for permission to return.
Moulton Babe Ruth led 2-0 after four innings but Yoakum tied it 2-2 by the sixth. In the seventh, Yoakum scored the winning run for a 3-2 final in Yoakum on Monday night. Pesek allowed three hits for Moulton while Kutac and Jacobs pitched for Yoakum.
The Asiatic Flu has spread through Moulton with several new cases affecting both young and old. High fever is common, and among the victims is 7 year old Carolyn Faye Koncaba, daughter of Mr. and Mrs James Koncaba of Moulton, who contracted the illness on Tuesday.
Keith Strandtman sustained two complete fractures of his upper left arm while playing on school grounds with friends. He was taken to the Mott Medical and Surgical Clinic for treatment.
The Geier Merrem Post 392 and Moulton American Legion stage an annual Legion Picnic at the Moulton VFW Hall on Sunday August 11. A 11 30 a m family dinner features fried chicken sausage stew and pastries while supper begins at 5 30 p m with tickets 1 00 and 50c for the meal Proceeds fund a new Legion home. A 3 00 p m Baby Revue showcases home talent and crowns a king and queen Train rides and other entertainment run day and night with Emil Bartos Orchestra providing music for the day and evening events. The event aims to raise funds for the Legion property located across Highway 95 in northeastern town. Everyone is invited to join in the festivities.
David Pavlicek, two year old son of Mr and Mrs Albert Pavlicek, nearly severed the big toe on his right foot when a steel wheel rolled over it while playing. He received four stitches at the Mott Medical and Surgical Clinic and is reported to be getting along fine.
Louis Jasek and sons and Felix Kliber and son suffered injuries when a car-truck collision on Highway 181 near San Antonio demolished Jasek’s 1956 Chevrolet station wagon. Billy Jasek, 16, brain injury and critical. Bobby, 10, minor injuries. Both families treated at Santa Rosa and Robert Green Hospitals.
Lavaca County Babe Ruth League ends season with Yoakum first, Moulton second, Gonzales third as Hallettsville cannot play.
Public Health Service and Surgeon General Leroy Burney warn of a potentially serious Asiatic flu outbreak in fall or winter. Vaccine production ramps to 60 million doses by February 1958 with 8 million ready by mid September, prioritizing armed forces dependents and essential workers.
Arm X rays showed a fracture reduced and the limb immobilized in a full arm and shoulder cast. Keith, a 14 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Norman Strandtman of here, received treatment.
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