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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1956
Page
1
Ed's Viewpoint notes a heavy rain in the area totaling about 4 inches improving crop outlook while urging more moisture for next year. The piece warns holiday driving risks with a call to drive carefully and mentions a record turnout of children for Santa Claus who handed out over 850 gift packages after the tree event.
All local business houses will be closed Tuesday December 25 Christmas Day The public is urged to do their shopping accordingly All news items and advertisements are requested to be sent in by Saturday noon not later than Monday noon.
The Moulton VFW Post 6971 and Auxiliary marked its 10th anniversary with a noon barbecue and an afternoon program led by Commander Charles Luksovsky. Past Commanders were honored, notes were burned to celebrate a debt-free home, and August Kasper received a commemorative plaque. Santa Claus distributed gifts to children. several guests attended, and plans for next year were shared.
Sunday night around 7 45 a 1950 Mercury Sedan driven by Eulis Castillo Rameriz of Flatonia overturned several times near St Joseph Catholic Cemetery. Rameriz and companions Leroy Rameriz and Bill Wayatt from Waxahachie were en route to Moulton when the car slid out of control and landed on its top against the cemetery fence. Rameriz was treated at Wagner Hospital Shiner for head injuries and bruises and released Monday. others escaped unhurt. Deputy Kortwig and Constable Laqua investigated. the Mercury was a total loss.
Mr and Mrs Joe Petrek and their sons leave Victoria after several years and settle in the northern part of Moulton, establishing residence there.
Moulton Bobkatz earned 2nd place at the Weimar Tournament held December 13 to 15. They defeated Flatonia Round Top Carmine and La Grange before losing the final to Sheridan 60 to 41. Scores were Flatonia 26 Moulton 49 Round Top Carmine 48 Moulton 52 La Grange 57 Moulton 69.
Agnes Genzer, 86, died Friday December 14 after a day in Wharton hospital. Rosary at Boling Funeral Home and Hubbard Funeral Home. Funeral at Weimar Catholic Church with burial in Weimar Catholic Cemetery. Survived by four daughters, three sons, and many grandchildren.
Postmaster Meiners thanks customers for cooperation on the annual Mail Early For Christmas push. He urges last minute senders to use Air Mail for out of town cards and gifts and get them mailed now. The department will stay open 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM including Saturday to handle peak mail.
Deputy Sheriff Wm Kortwig spent December 9 to 14 in Austin attending the School for Sheriffs and Deputies by the Texas Department of Public Safety. The program covered criminal law investigation auto thefts polygraph citations writs and processes subversive activities road blockades jail operation riots narcotics counterfeiters and more. About seventy men from across Texas attended.
Archbishop Robert E. Lucey of San Antonio calls for all-out aid to Hungary refugees. He denounces Soviet actions as a crime against humanity and urges generous cash donations in Catholic churches for the Red Cross Hungarian Relief Program.
Zion Lutheran Church invites the community to a children’s Christmas program this Sunday night December 23 at 7 00 showing Christmas customs from other lands. Luther Leaguers will go caroling afterwards. Christmas Day service December 25 at 9 00 includes the Lord s Supper. Communion participants should notify the pastor December 24 from 1 00 to 5 00 p m. A Christmas Carol Song is planned for December 26 at 7 30 with cookies and cakes served afterward.
Kenneth Fishbeck, a 6 foot 21 year old high school junior, earned the tournament's top honor after a standout weekend amid about one hundred players. He received a trophy and helped secure Bokatz wins. he is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Fishbeck. Sixteen teams competed, including Schulenburg Columbus La Grange Sweeney Eagle Lake Hallettsville Moulton Weimar Sheridan Waelder Somerville Round Top Carmine Shiner Flatonia Pattison Garwood.
The Burt Medical and Surgical Clinic will close for the next two or three weeks to allow the doctor a much needed rest. After reopening, Dr. Burt will work part time until further notice.
Clarence Moeller received a two year sentence in the Hallettsville County Jail for negligent homicide following a two car crash on September 9 that killed 9 year old Arnold Technik and injured others. The trial in Hallettsville Man. Circuit featured a six member jury and was presided by County Judge Paul Fertsch with County Attorney Leon Pesek prosecuting. Moeller pleaded not guilty and had no attorney.
The long awaited rain arrived Monday night and continued into Tuesday, bringing 4 to 5 inches to Moulton and over 3 inches to Oak Grove and Komensky. Henkhaus logged about 2.70 inches while Old Moulton recorded the highest rainfall, exceeding 6 inches.
Notice to the Public announces closures all day Tuesday December 25 and Tuesday January 1 for Filipp's Jalutke Welfs and other listed service stations.
Oranges grown near Komensky about half a mile southwest of Bohuslav Grocery and Feed Store show a fruit laden tree producing about one hundred oranges. Two other trees are non bearing. Trees are irrigated biweekly and drought effects are evident as fruit is slightly stunted and smaller than market fruit.
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