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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1957
Page
1
Local shoppers are urged to take advantage of deep discounts across curry drug and variety stores. Cotton farmers face a December 10 referendum on marketing quotas and price supports, with voting urged this coming Tuesday. A San Marcos State Teacher College professor will speak at the PTA meeting Monday on science education.
The Moulton Farm Bureau held its monthly meeting on the 25th with President Herman Kurtz in the chair. New officers named for the coming year include President Herman Kurtz Louis Fishbeck as President Treasurer Willibald Kleihege and Reporter Morris Muchlstein.
Local memory recalls W A Bergfield driving a 192 Ford Touring from San Antonio to Trouston in three hours forty minutes to claim the world stock car speed record on April 12, 1929. He averaged 63.4 mph, with Lee Jaroseck then chief Moulton mechanic later boosting the Model A to 120 mph. Bergfield, a retired businessman, lives with his wife in Seguin.
Dr. W. M. Harding of Southwest State Teachers College will speak to the PTA about how much science teenagers should study. The talk aims to guide parents and teachers on course choices amidst national interest in boosting science education to compete with Communism. High school students are invited. meeting starts 7 30 p m in the lunchroom with light refreshments.
Miss Janie Sustr came home last week Friday after a six day confinement in Yueans Hospital Weimar. She is up and about and feeling quite well.
Charlie Victor Chrastecky of Shiner was charged with speeding 60 miles per hour outside city limits on Highway 9 Wednesday night November 27. Consta ble Daniel Koranek tagged him as he headed toward Shiner. He appeared before Justice Jerome Vasek and paid his fine plus court costs.
The hunter Marvin Jasek bagged a seven point duck at the John Dialal ranch near Cistern on Sunday.
A letter from R F Smothers of Wharton County Junior College recalls a long-ago photo in the Moulton Eagle. He and his wife treasured working with Bauersville school students and patrons, praising the teaching profession and asking the paper to share wishes for the band and their families this Thanksgiving season.
Lavaca County ASC reports the 1958 Lavaca County Cotton Acreage Allotment is reduced by 605 acres to 39 739.0 acres from 40 344.0 in 1957. The statewide 1958 allotment fell by about 70 000 acres from 1957. Farm allotments will be mailed to individuals soon.
Santa will visit local spots including FE & RR Variety Store Moulton Super Market Pilot Super Market Etlinger Store and will greet children on the streets. Do not miss Saturday December 7th at 2 00 PM for the Santa appearance and handshakes with kiddies.
The Moulton Bobkatz defeated Flatonia A 63 to 42 as Bobkatz led 28 18 9 8 and Flatonia 5 11 8 18. The Bobkittens beat Flatonia girls 62 to 37 with quarters 20 15 11 16 to 7 10 9 18. Moulton teams remain undefeated and jet to Waelder Friday for a tourney with boys at 10 20 and girls at 11 30.
The Christmas sale at Mikulenka's Dry Goods Store in Hallettsville is in full swing with prices slashed on all merchandise. Visit for savings on holiday shopping and see the large ad elsewhere in this issue.
The Home Demonstration Club will hold its Christmas party on Wednesday December 11 at the VFW Hall. All council meetings and Leader Training sessions will be in Hallettsville, not at the VFW Hall as previously stated.
Local businessmen and fans purchased jackets to support our basketball teams. Citizens should recognize these contributors who help keep the teams looking sharp and represent our school and community. Their help is greatly appreciated.
Mr. Edward A. Kalischko, age 68 years, 2 months, and 3 days, died at his home Wednesday December 4 at 7:15 a.m. after two years of illness. Funeral services set for Friday December 6 at 1:15 p.m. at Smith Funeral Home and 9:30 p.m. at St. Joseph's Catholic Church. A full obituary will appear in next week's Eagle.
Paul Mayer died at Santa Rosa Hospital in San Antonio after a two day illness. He was 66 years old and was born in Vienna Austria on June 16 1891. He immigrated at 16 and farmed in the Henkhaus area. He married Angeline Michalec in 1916 at St Josephs Church. He retired in 1950 and lived with his son Albert Mayer until 1957 then moved to San Antonio to live with his daughter. Funeral services were at Smith Funeral Home and St Josephs Church with burial in Moulton Catholic Cemetery. Rosary was recited Sunday evening.
Ned Warren, a Black man from here, was severely cut in a Friday night incident at the Rainbow Inn around 11 30. Jerry Desha of Flatonia was released on a 500 dollar bond and to stand trial in County Court on December 16 in Hallettsville. Warren was treated at Wagner Hospital in Shiner and released. Constable Daniel Koranek investigated.
John Gilmore of Safety Harbor Florida was fined $20 by Justice of the Peace Julius L Adams on a charge of biting his mother in law.
In Landstuhl Germany Specialist 3rd Class Vernon H Wenske met Sgt 1st Class John Blahuta of El Campo Texas a Texas boy and cousin to Ira and Guthrie Blahuta of Moravia. Both men serve in the Medical unit stationed at Landstuhl Germany.
Constable Daniel Koranek detained a Latino man named Sylvester Gonzales Rodriguez on Thanksgiving Day between the city limits and Rock Inn for lack of identification. He was turned over to the Sheriff's Department for jail pending Border Patrol orders as he stated intent to travel to De Panpico, Mexico.
Christmas program on Front Street features music and songs as local VFW members light the tree. Santa will arrive Tuesday night at 6 30 with packages and orders for Christmas Eve, using an alternate transport due to mild weather. The event is sponsored by civic organizations and the Chamber of Commerce.
Isaac Hamilton buried in Old Moulton Cemetery will receive a marker, and another tombstone will be placed Monday at Hallettsville Memorial Park by the Lavaca Historical Committee honoring two San Jacinto heroes for their sacrifice.
A Social Security Office representative from Victoria Texas will be at Shiner City Hall at 9 AM on Monday December 9. Residents may file retirement survivor’s or disability benefit claims and get answers about the program.
All farmers involved in cotton production in 1957 may vote on December 10. If Marketing Quotas pass by two thirds, penalties apply for excess acreage and price support at 75 to 90 percent of parity for quota-compliant growers. If defeated by over one third, no quotas or penalties and price support at 50 percent of parity. Polls open 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM at Moulton City Hall, Moravia Blahuta Store, and Shiner City Hall. Be sure to vote.
Arturo Aguilar a 20 year old from Houston was stabbed in the neck while walking along Highway 90 West Sunday night. The attacker apologized after recognizing Aguilar saying I cut the wrong man.
Moulton Volunteer Fire Department held its Monday meeting and announced officers for the coming year. President W. H. Pundt, Vice President Donald Bunting, Chief Lee L. Jarosck, 1st Assistant Chief Edmund Kram, 2nd Assistant Chief Edward A. Darilek, Secretary Otto Fisbeck, Treasurer Wm. Miculka serving 25 years, Chaplain Rev. Bernard Goebel, with Archie Wagner named mascot.
Local volunteers will monitor the skies on Sunday December 8 from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Air Watch Sunday Ground Observers urge broad participation to assist in the monitoring effort.
Basketball fans should mark Friday and Saturday December 20 and 21 for the tournament at Moulton Gymnasium. Local teams and several neighbors will participate and the event promises tense excitement.
The regular meeting of the St. Josephs School Club will be held at the school auditorium Thursday evening December 5 beginning at 730. All members are urged to attend the meeting.
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