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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1959
Page
1
Postmaster General Summerfield told a Senate subcommittee that obscenity in the mails is a grave problem and called for stronger laws. He cited one in 35 schoolchildren receiving obscene literature and a 20 percent rise in parental complaints, linking unchaste material to juvenile delinquency.
Treasurer Jesse James announced the current deficit in the state's general fund at $60,747,944, up from $44,678,498 on Nov. 9. The treasury is honoring warrants now issued through Sept. 9.
Local bank vice-president Mr W I Pundt and his wife were in a 1952 Ford when it collided with a 1952 Chevrolet driven by Charles Vrana of Fiatonia at Highway 95 and FM 532 near F T Barta’s Store. Pundt suffered possible rib fractures. Vrana and his family aboard also injured. all treated at Wagner Hospital Shiner. Police investigation and tow for both cars.
Santa Claus will arrive December 24 and visit children in the Moulton trade territory. Rural visits run 5 to 7 pm, city visits 7 to 9 pm. Families should call Mrs. James Koncaba at LY 6 4590 to schedule. Sponsored by the Moulton VFW Post to spread Christmas cheer.
Mrs. J. Rosenauer 81 7 24 of Flatonia died Nov 18 at home. Rosary led by Altar Society. Rev. Black officiated. Funeral Nov 20 at 9:15 a.m. from Smith Funeral Home to Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Interment Flatonia Catholic Cemetery. pallbearers Arnold Brunner Tommie Marik Charlie Grieve Frankie Pechacek Joe Etlinger Allen Freytag. Survivors include two sons Joe F. and Frank Rosenauer and five daughters Annie Simcik Millie Walker Emma Kolar Rose Meyer Albina Etlinger. 10 grandchildren.
Mr and Mrs Joe Kubenka Jr left for Fresno California to recover the stolen Welfs car taken in Gonzales November 11 The 1954 Chevrolet sedan was found near Fresno overturned and abandoned The license plates were changed The two Gonzales jail escapees possibly tied to the theft remain at large.
Nine defendants were sentenced in Hallettsville District Court on November 23 and 24 for burglary and related felonies. Ruth Ella Alexander received three years for murder, others drew terms from two to ten years. one case for swindling was dismissed for lack of evidence. Attorneys listed include Ainsworth of Houston and B Duncan Davis of Gonzales. Prosecution by Paul C. Boethel and Armond G. Schwartz before Judge Lester Holt.
Funeral services for Mrs Frank Mary Krametbauer were held at Buffington Funeral Home Shiner and continued at Shiner Catholic Church with Rev John Hanacek presiding. Interment followed at Moulton Catholic Cemetery. She died at home November 28 aged 76 years three months and one day. Survived by six sons, three daughters, three step-children, two step-daughters, a sister and a brother, plus grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Star Theatre presents Born Reckless a comedy drama of musical romance at Star Theatre Friday and Saturday Dec 4 and 5 Mamie Van Doren stars as a rodeo trick rider who needs rescues from too friendly men and falls for Jeff Richards. Sunday Dont Give Up the Ship with Jerry Lewis and Diana Spencer features nautical hijinks as a honeymoon is interrupted by a call to Washington to locate a misplaced destroyer.
Sunday at about 7 30 p m Beno Schneider of here driving a 1952 Chevrolet lost control while reaching for an article and rammed into a parked 1956 Ford owned by Kirby Lee Wagner near the Herbert Albrecht residence. Constable Daniel Koraneki investigated the incident.
The Moulton Bobkatz host Laredo Tiger team at the local gym at 7 30 p m. Laredo, a Class AAAA school, played in last year’s State Meet. Tiger coach Bill Batey is a former Moulton student and led the school's only boys team to the State Meet.
Flatonia Livestock Commission Co notes steady overall market with higher demand for packer cows and good quality calves. Next week expects extra load of good quality young Hereford cow and calf pairs. Top hogs down about 25 cents. calf and stocker prices detailed across categories.
A pre Christmas sale on complete home furnishings is in effect at Modern Appliances Inc in Hallettsville. The store-wide event began Wednesday December 2 and continues through Saturday December 12 with all items marked down for Christmas savings.
The stillborn twins of Mr. and Mrs. Erwin Faltisek of Houston were buried Monday afternoon at Moulton Catholic Cemetery after birth at Renger Hospital Hallettsville. Surviving relatives include the parents and grandparents Anton Koneaba and Adlaltisek of Moulton.
Funeral services for Mrs. Frank Koncaba Sr. were conducted Tuesday at the Smith Funeral Home Chapel and St. Joseph Church with Rev. Peter Roebuck officiating. Born March 19 1871 in Czechoslovakia she immigrated in 1893 and died November 30 aged 88 years 8 months 11 days. Surviving: her husband four sons three daughters, 18 grandchildren and 29 great grandchildren.
Funeral services for Mrs Valentine Jurek were held November 21 at 9 30 a m from Smith Funeral Home Flatonia and at 10 a m at Praha Catholic Church She died November 19 in Crews Hospital Gonzales aged 63 years 10 months 28 days Daughter of the late Lawrence and Katherine Novak born December 21 1895 at Moulton. Services page 4 col 3
Julius Jasek of Novohrad was among five hunters who each took two bucks on Hasses Ranch Llano County. Ten deer were killed on the first two opening days of the season with points ranging from four to eight. Julius claimed an eight pointer and a five pointer. others included Milton Janca Cistern Dr Marvin Janca and Gordon Davies Ft Worth Duke Freytag Flatonia.
The Bobkittens beat the Dime Box Sextet 42 23 on Tuesday night in the local gym with Bob Wen ske leading scorers and all Bobkittens playing. The Bobkatz also defeated the Dime Box Longhorns 56 54 as Jaroszewski and Vasek each scored 16. Moulton's girls lost 66 56 to R T C Cubs. Aschenbeck tallied 31 for the losers. The Moulton Bobkatz beat R T C 74 42 in the boys game. The Eighth Annual Waelder Tournament begins December 4 with Moulton Kittens vs Flatonia, and potential championship Saturday night after girls finals. The Bobkatz then enter the Second Annual Invitational at Smithville December 10 12, starting against Holland's Five with possible games to follow.
John Hirsch 83 died in a Cuero Rest Home Tuesday. Funeral services were held Thursday at Shiner Catholic Church with Rev. John Hanacek presiding. He was born March 23, 1876 in Germany and later lived in Huntsville before moving to Cuero. Survivors include two daughters, a son, stepchildren, sisters, brothers, and grandsons who served as pallbearers.
Agnes Schulz, 64, of Swiss Alp north of Schulenburg, died at Koenig Funeral Home in La Grange. Rev F Erhard Eilers officiated at burial in La Grange City Cemetery. Survived by husband Louis Schulz four sons Julius Edgar Schulz Vas tine Schulz Nelson Schulz two sisters D M Wright Ella Schmidt Mrs Leona Merrem sister-in-law attended with Malvin Merrem and daughter of Weimar.
A fire truck responded to a noon Sunday alarm at the C. C. Otts residence where a garden grass fire escaped control. The blaze was rapidly put out by firefighters with no injuries reported.
Willie Faltysek of Route 1 Moulton bagged a 4 point buck on Knight's Ranch in Gonzales County November 18. Ignac R Faltysek followed with a 4 point buck on Knight's Ranch November 26. R J C Vogt shot a 3 point buck below Hallettsville this week. Louis Selzer killed a 7 point buck Tuesday evening.
The St Joseph School Club will hold its regular meeting Thursday night December 3 beginning at 7 30. All members are urged to attend.
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