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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1960
Page
1
In the run up to the November election both parties push bills to win votes, risking inflation and harm to citizens. Gasoline taxes and federal spending are examined, urging readers to support measures to curb inflation and back their local newspaper.
Army Sgt. Bobby H. Faltysek 25 of Flatonia Germany with the 4th Armored Division in Erlangen qualified as expert in the M 1 rifle during his overseas tour arrived December 1957 after serving since April 1954 He is a 1952 Flatonia High School graduate and worked for the National Biscuit Company in Houston His wife Gisela accompanies him in Germany.
Mr and Mrs E A Novak and their Staten Island children spent a month on vacation with Mr and Mrs Chas Zamykal and other relatives and friends.
The Moulton Farmers Co-Op Gin and Mill Company completes a 75 by 40 foot grain storage building with capacity for 19 car loads or 1,150,000 pounds. Built by Agri Industries of Wharton Houston, the 22 foot high structure features a 55 foot elevator tower and a 16 foot 9 inch road clearance, plus aviation and fumigation systems. Pictured are Benjamin Kleihge, Arnold Freytag, and Adolph Kloesel.
In Sulphur Park on August 8, Moulton Troop 221 led by Scoutmaster James Bryan won overall first in the Live Oak District Swim-O-Ree. Members from Troop 221 captured multiple class wins including Free Style, Back Stroke, and No Splash Dive events, with Michael Holm and Jimmy Bryan prominent in several races.
Wires beneath the dash of a 1949 Ford sedan short circuited causing minor damage. The Ford owned by Jimmy Luksovsky was parked near their home when smoke appeared around 7:00 p.m. Monday. Luksovsky alerted others and a fire crew was summoned to prevent a blaze.
Mrs Edwin Muehlstein left Renger Hospital Hallettsville July 23 after major surgery and returned home Saturday August 6. She recuperates at the home of her sister Mr and Mrs Emil Muehlstein, with family assistance.
Flatonia Livestock Commission reports steady Co and calf pairs while all other classes decline. Hog top prices fell about 50 cents, with shoats and sows near steady. Consignments totaled 915 cattle 350 hogs and 30 sheep. calves mostly strong with varied grades and ranges.
Pvt Daniel Stang 18 son of Mr and Mrs Alfons Stang Rt 1 Moulton completed basic engineer training at Fort Belvoir July 23. He learned map reading bridge road and airfield construction and mine warfare after entering the Army last April and completing basic training at Fort Riley. He attended Tom and Will Moore High School.
The Rural Fire Truck Fund attract readers with a list of contributors including J. G. Hull Daniel Koranek Vladik Pesek and Rudy Brueggman among others who have donated amounts ranging from two to five dollars. The notice itemizes several individuals and families adding to the fund since last week’s publication.
At the August school board meeting in Moulton ISD the 1960 61 term opening date was set for Monday Sept 5 Faculty meetings and registration for high school students will precede the start Supt Rainer reports the faculty is complete Ben L Darilek joins the faculty from Oak Grove and Mrs Edna R Bryan will teach in the Elementary School Parents of entering First Grade pupils are reminded to ensure six year olds have had smallpox and polio vaccinations and a birth certificate Detailed opening information will follow.
The Assumption of Blessed Virgin Mary Church in Praha hosts its annual homecoming at Praha Picnic grounds on Monday August 1 5 with Holy Masses at 6 7 a m High Mass at 9 30 a m Czech sermon. Dinner at 11 and supper at 5 50 c p m feature country sausage chicken and stew. Tickets cost 1 50. An old time auction at 4 p m and daytime to nighttime music by Lone Star Brass Band Henry Brosch and Rudy Kurtz orchestras accompany a lively festival.
Mr and Mrs Johnnie Dettling and their family from Wharton spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Jim Kubicek and their son Patrick, visiting in their home.
A 1953 Studebaker driven by Charles Luksovsky Jr. overturned three times on FM 1680 seven miles northwest of Moulton. Passenger Stanley Zimmermann, 16, suffered a brain concussion and remained in Wagner Hospital, while Charles had minor injuries and was hospitalized until Monday. The car was a total loss after 120 feet of overturning. Charles is a 1960 graduate. Stanley is a local senior.
Scout leaders from six districts plan a Community Chairmen Center Meeting at Shiner High School on August 18 at 7 30 p m. Nolan E Wagner Campaign Chairman will attend as the local host. He cites solid scouting activity in need of improvement and urges early prep for a standout 1960 campaign year.
Star Theatre screens Visit to a Small Planet this weekend with Jerry Lewis in a space visitor role. An Earth encounter with Fred Clark and Joan Blackman leads to comic misadventures and a finale that sends him back to space.
Mr. Charlie J. Kolar living in the Dickson community southwest of here killed a timber wolf in his pasture on Wednesday morning August 3 with 12 gauge buckshot. He had waited over two weeks for the wolf after losing more than 100 chickens. neighbors report more losses and rising wolf activity near Peach Creek bottom.
Pilat's Feed Store announces it has become a franchise dealer of Uncle Johnny's Feeds offering a full line of feeds and service. Charles Pilat invites patrons to Moore Avenue near Western Auto for Friday and Saturday August 12 and 13 prize drawings. Stop by for livestock feeding tips from Pilat.
Harvey J Trojacek of Houston died suddenly while at work on Wednesday morning August 3 at 9 30. He was 34 years old. He was born near Moulton and married Freddie Bernado of Waco on August 31 1950. Funeral services were held August 6 at Heights Funeral Chapel Houston with Rev Jimmie Rice officiating. Interment in Woodlawn Cemetery. Pallbearers listed. Survived by wife Freddie Trojacek of Houston.
The Ball Ruth League fathers challenge their sons to a game at Lion's Field on Wednesday night August 17 at 8 p.m. Proceeds aid Little and Babe Ruth Leagues. Tickets 25 and 15 cents available in advance August 13 or at the gate.
Becky Halliburton daughter of Mr and Mrs A F Halliburton Box 211 on the Dean's honor list for the spring semester at Texas Lutheran College TLC officials announced. She is a junior English major and a Moulton High School graduate with a 3.63 grade average reflecting mostly A and B grades.
Vine J Krejci died at his Flatonia home on July 30 after a long illness at age 85 years 10 months and 28 days Born September 2 1874 in Lavaca County Navidad River area he farmed in Scotts for 40 years He leaves widow Bessie two sons Paul and W F Taylor a daughter Martha Neuberg and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren Funeral services were held August 1 at Smith Funeral Home and Sacred Heart Church with interment in Flatonia Catholic Cemetery
O. W. Hoff man, 41, of Flatonia, was struck by lightning at 10 30 a m Sunday while fishing at Matagorda Bay shores in Indianola State Park 12 miles south of Port Lavaca. He was taken to Calhoun Memorial Hospital in shock but listed in good condition Sunday night.
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