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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1960
Page
1
EK V offers views on how small businesses struggle to pass rising costs to customers while big corporations do so. He warns unemployment claims risk abuse and cites a Tax Foundation item detailing hidden taxes on common items such as eggs suits hats bread and houses.
State law bans buying selling or shooting fireworks before December 15 and after January 1. Reports indicate some purchases have already been made and are being reported to authorities. Fireworks may be sold and used only from December 15 through January 1.
Mr and Mrs Edward Reindl and family from Corpus Christi spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Erwin Kram and Mrs Ed Lehnert in town enjoying hospitality and time together.
Mrs. Berfield Pennino opened her door in Ontario California and almost scared a salesman away after lifting what she thought was a gun. The weapon was her son Jimmie’s toy pistol that she had picked up while answering the doorbell and reading a sign about the sales route.
Lavaca County ASC sets December 13 1960 as the date for the 1961 Cotton Crop Marketing Quota Referendum. Polling places include Moravia Blahuta's Store Hallettsville Courthouse Moulton City Hall Shiner City Hall and Newby's Store. Voting hours are 8 am to 6 pm. Eligible voters include owner operators cash tenants and landlords of share tenants.
The Bobkatz beat the Laredo Tigers 60 to 47 after trailing 14 to 17 in the first quarter and 27 to 31 at halftime. The Katz surged in the third and finished strong with 18 points in the final frame to secure the victory.
Mr. Robert Gebauer of Houston became ill while deer hunting at the Kolar ranch near Sheridan on Wednesday. He was admitted to Renger Hospital in Hallettsville that evening and underwent major surgery on Saturday. He is the brother of Mrs. Paul Flessner and Mrs. Louis Micha lec of Moulton and is getting along fine.
The Bobkatz and Bobkittens dominated Waesder Tournament action winning multiple finals. The Bobkatz beat Smithville 79 15 and Shiner 54 24 to claim first. they also beat Seguin B 82 30 and Waelder 80 47 for overall top honors. The Bobkittens B team fell to Prairie Lea 36 43 but beat Waelder 44 39 and Smithville 58 22 to take Consolation Trophy. All Tournament selections include Ben Darilek Leon Vasek Georgie Luksovsky and Rose Berckenhoff.
William Lee Young a Moulton High School vocational agriculture teacher travels with 300 fellow teachers for a Los Angeles week long meeting at the Bilmore Hotel. Retiring Wellsville New York president Julian Carter shares views on Central and South American agriculture from a Ford Foundation tour. Floyd Johnson of York South Carolina elected president for 1960 61 with Bob Howey of Sycamore Illinois as treasurer. An LA city schools tour compares California programs with Texas education.
The W M S of the Lutheran Church invites women to a Christmas Workshop at the Educational Building on Wednesday December 14 at 2 00 p m. Bring favorite cookies and recipes and share Christmas decorations for table and door. Refreshments served. Cookies go to Rest Homes. decorations taken home by exhibitors.
Friends and relatives announce Willie Hoepfl Jr. has returned home in Galveston after nearly two months at John Sealy Hospital. He suffered severe burns from an electrical current on October 18 and is now recuperating nicely.
Lavaca County 4-H Clubs hold annual achievement program at Hallettsville High School Auditorium this Saturday at 10:30 p.m. State district and county awards will be presented to 4-H club girls and boys. Skits songs and dances by 4-H clubs are on the program. Public invited.
Mrs. Ed Kolar 59 of Moulton died after heart failure at Hermann Hospital Houston Saturday. Born Lilie Krueger in Moulton July 12 1901 she married Ed Kolar June 10 1919. Survived by two sons Kenward and James. three grandsons Ken Mark and Mike. sister Mrs W C Schmeltekopf. stepsister Mrs Mary Ann White. funeral held Dec 5 at St Josephs Church Moulton with interment in Moulton Catholic Cemetery.
Adolph Petrek killed an eight point buck on the Kolar Ranch near Sheridan last Wednesday morning. R. J. C. Vogt took a four point on the same ranch. Deputy Sheriff Bill Kortwig bagged an eight pointer at Allen's Ranch near Providence City.
The Moulton Eagle will publish a Christmas and New Year greeting issue on December 21. A community canvass will ensure every business and organization can place a message of good cheer for thousands of readers in Moulton.
Elroy Bill Fishbeck of Houston was issued a ticket by Deputy Sheriff Wm Kortwig for operating a vehicle without a driver's license on Thanksgiving Day.
Sandra Jo Vacek died at home December 1 after a birth heart condition. Funeral at Holy Rosary Church Rosenberg Friday December 2 at 9 AM with pallbearers including cousins Ronnie Kaminski Terry Warren Ricky Mensik and Raymond Vacek Jr. Burial in Green Lawn Cemetery Baby Land. Triska Funeral Home directed arrangements.
The Moulton Bobkatz defeated the Fayetteville Lions 87 to 41 in a local gym. All Bobkatz players saw action. The Bobkittens won 45 to 29 with all Kitten players, including some reserves, seeing action.
The Flatonia Livestock Commission Co report shows fair to active trading across most classes with lighter fat calves strongest and heavier calves 50 cents lower. Record of prices includes calves 22 to 25.25 for good and choice, stockers 23 to 31.50 for steers, 21 to 24.50 for heifers, cows 9 to 17, hogs 12 to 18.70, sheep 4 to 16, and pairs 10 to 225.
A collection of quirky incidents from London and beyond. Watts fined for litter act after wrecking his car on a wet night. A man in St Louis robbed and pressed homeward. A neighbor’s car battered in by a man in Hollywood. Police theft of radar timing gear near Blacksburg. A Bay City woman blames a pet car for stopping. Rossi nabbed in Ganzano getting even with police. A Los Angeles wife cites quiet husband in divorce. A Swedish patient shortens leg bones for height. A New York robber exposed by air in a car trunk. A stringless violin sold with no strings attached.
Moulton teams the Bobkatz and Bobkittens advance to Flour Bluff Tournament in Corpus Christi Friday and Saturday December 9 and 10. The Bobkatz face Flour Bluff B in Friday 11 30 a m with semis Saturday at 1 p m and finals 8 30 p m if they win. The Kittens open vs Falfurrias Friday 1 p m with potential 11 a m Saturday semifinal and 7 p m finals if victorious.
The Moulton PTA invites everyone to a chili supper at the School Cafeteria Saturday evening December 10 starting at 5 00 p m. Hot chili and homemade bread will be served with coffee and a selection of pies and cakes. Meals can be eaten on site or take home orders will be filled.
A Turkey Shoot will be held at Rock Inn on Sunday December 11 starting at 1:00 p.m. Everyone is invited.
Emil Oscar Zimmerman age 81 died December 1 at Nightingale Hospital El Campo after months of illness. Funeral services were held December 3 at First Methodist Church El Campo with Rev. Fred Brucks officiating. Interment at Garden of Memories. Survived by wife Nannie Zimmerman four sons William Oscar and John in San Antonio Ernest in La Porte two daughters Myrtle Mikesh in El Campo and Nannie Koenig in Angleton, one brother Fred, four sisters, 23 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren.
Rudie Vyoral 47 died November 30 at Wagner Hospital Shiner after four weeks illness. Born February 4 1913 in Moulton he served in World War II with the 141st infantry overseas 28 months. Survived by wife Mary Chilek four children and family in Moulton. Burial with military honors at Moulton Catholic Cemetery following rites at St Josephs Church.
Cheboygan Michigan tale claims Tom Gagnon a hospital anesthetist won a local hunt liars contest with a wild account of climbing a deer leg mistaken for a tree and surviving two weeks inside the animal by cutting ribs lighted fire and exploding a cartridge to kill it.
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