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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1958
Page
1
The columnist discusses Christmas joy amid financial strain, warns against excess materialism, and cites a cold winter week. He questions foreign aid amid rising debt, predicts possible jet service from Houston to Paris, and notes growing air travel and vapor trails.
On December 3 the Legion Auxiliary and the Post shared a free stew supper with pies cakes and kolaches at the VFW Hall. After the meal the monthly business meeting followed and Santa Claus distributed gifts to children and members.
1st Lt. and Mrs. Ernest Bie hunke depart for George AFB Victorville California on Monday December 8 following several weeks visiting in Moulton and Schulenburg with their parents.
The Second Invitational Tournament opens at the local Gymnasium with girls and boys teams from Moulton and neighboring towns. Five sessions run through December 20, with consolation games Saturday evening and championship contests Saturday night. Local fans urged to attend and back their teams.
The final Christmas edition will be printed Tuesday December 23. An advertisement must be submitted by this weekend to include a holiday message in the issue.
Moulton is listed among the top four towns to exceed the Boy Scout campaign goals. The Capital Area Council based in Austin notes all-time highs in membership and 400 units, with strong growth across the region south of Austin.
Mrs Jos Mikulik of Praha and later Moulton died Saturday December 13 at Wagner's Hospital Shiner after a several weeks illness. Born November 18 1871 in Praz mo Czechoslovakia she lived 87 years 25 days. Survived by three sons four daughters twenty three grandchildren and fifty two great grandchildren. Funeral Tuesday December 16 at Smith Funeral Home and St Josephs Church with Rev Kenneth Mikulik reading the Mass. Grandsons served as pallbearers.
John Antrich lifelong Moulton resident died suddenly at his home Thursday December 11 at 5 am aged 67 years 11 months and 4 days He married Theresia Reischel on October 26 1912 in St Josephs Church Moulton They left two daughters three grandchildren two brothers and three sisters He was a member of St Josephs Society Requiem High Mass noted at St Josephs Church and St Joseph Catholic Cemetery Pallbearers named Rosary held at Smith Funeral Home Friday night obituary details hometown church and family listed
Notice to the public announces the Star Theatre feature King Creole starring Elvis Presley starting Monday night December 22 immediately after Santa Claus visits on Front Street.
The Komensky P T A held its regular meeting on Thursday December 4 at 7 30. The president opened the session and minutes were read. The reporter reported on the Thanksgiving Picnic. A Christmas program with Santa was approved. The next meeting is the first Thursday in February 1959.
Al Ahram reports a three hour gun battle in Benie Samie near Assiut Upper Egypt between two peasant families over 20 piasters for a water pump repair. Nine men from each side were killed before police restored order.
On Monday December 22 at 6 30 p m Santa Claus will appear on Kent Street as part of the annual Christmas Tree program. The Ad Magnin orchestra will provide music and Lutheran and Catholic choirs will sing carols before Santa distributes gifts to children. Local groups in Moulton participate to spread Christmas spirit and goodwill toward men.
The Moulton Bobkatz won the third annual Weimar invitational, beating Hallettsville 47-21, Columbus 45-44, Giddings 59-36, and Waelder 54-38 to claim the title. Ben Machabe earned all tournament honors and coach Hoyer received a Stetson hat for the victory.
Postmaster J. M. Meiners announces the local post office will be open all day Saturday December 20 for public convenience with hours from 8 30 a m to 5 00 p m mirroring the weekday schedule.
The Charles Michal farm about six miles northeast of Moulton is named the Mystery Farm in last week's Moulton Eagle. Mrs. Leslie Haas wins two Star Theatre passes. The 150 acre farm has been owned by Charles and Emma Michal for 25 years with Hereford cattle, English White Leghorns, and legume cover crops on remaining land.
The Moulton Eagle will print Tuesday December 23 for the big annual Christmas edition to reach rural readers. Deadline for correspondence and advertising is Monday noon December 22.
Old Moulton Baptist Church to host Christmas season events on Sunday December 21 at 7 00 p m. Two films will be shown in connection with the celebration.
A 1946 Ford driven by Willie Laas and carrying his nephew Lee Laas crashed into a railing on a narrow bridge off State FM Road 532 about three miles southeast of Moulton. Both occupants escaped injuries while the Ford sustained front end damage and was towed to Joe's Chevrolet Sales garage.
The Gonzales County Savings and Loan Association declares its eighteenth semiannual dividend at 3 1 4 percent per year payable December 31, 1958. Over 1900 savers share about $72,000, with 1958 earnings totaling $139,000 and total savings exceeding $4.3 million. The firm, with assets near $5 million, is FDIC insured to $10,000 and part of the Federal Home Loan Bank, serving about 3900 customers under state supervision.
The Junior Class will sponsor a bake sale at the City Office on Saturday December 20 from 8 30 a m to 12 noon. Delicious home baked cakes pastries and other goodies will be available.
A large crowd attended a 1959 IH program film showing tractor upkeep and improvements. The event was sponsored by Kram's Garage and Schulenburg Implement Co with refreshments from Schulenburg Implement and Wright Oil Co. attendees included J. Rowe Otto Vick Carl Phillips O F Barnett and C A Vogt Jr and Sr.
Flatonia Livestock Commission Co reports a robust auction with 778 cattle 415 hogs and 22 tons of merchandise. Top hogs up to 19.30 per hundred. packer sows to 20. fat calves 27 to 30. stocker calves 27 to 34.50. fat cows 18 to 20.50. canners 14 to 18. heavy bulls 21 to 23.50.
Fort Monmouth New Jersey Lt Bennie C Olsovsky 23 son of Mr and Mrs Frank G Olsovsky Route 1 Moulton recently completed the ten week officer basic course at the Army Signal School Port Monmouth NJ He studied small unit tactics staff and command procedures and communications methods A 1954 Hallettsville High School graduate and 1958 Texas College of Arts and Industries alumnus.
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