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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1959
Page
1
Ed's Viewpoint reflects on missed peace and a Christmas wish for love and brotherhood as rockets cast a shadow over humanity. The piece notes U.S. and Mexico cotton flows with 100 truckloads daily entering Brownsville, urging revision of import laws to curb partly processed cotton and protect domestic mills.
The Moulton Bobkatz and Bobkittens captured boys and girls championships at the Third Invitational Basketball Tournament held December 16 to 19 in the High School Gym. Readouts show Moulton teams advancing through semi finals to claim top honors while Sheridan and Shiner squads earned podium spots. Awards were presented by Supt. Edward F. Rainer and local donors to each champion, runner up, and consolation teams.
Eugene Martinez 23 and Alejandro Tovar Landin 28, arrested for burglarizing a Schulenburg clothing store, admit taking a 1954 Chevrolet owned by Mrs. John Welff after the Gonzales jail break. The pair were caught in Abilene with another suspect. Perez remains at large. The loot included clothing and about $250 in cash and the suspects are wanted in several counties.
Emil Zimmermann found an old deteriated ax head while loading gravel from a pit on Rufus Floyd place about twelve miles west of here in Denton Creek. He gave it to County Commissioner Henry Kocian to decipher worn lettering. The artifact is believed to date from early pioneer settlement, possibly a hundred years old.
Mrs. Ida Pulkrabek 58 of 105 Matthew Street Yoakum died Sunday from a gunshot to the head while being transported by ambulance to a San Antonio hospital. Wife of a Yoakum barber she was described as despondent over ill health. She was found at home about 8 A M and rushed to Huth Memorial Hospital before the San Antonio transfer. She died in an ambulance on the way to Seguin. Justice of the Peace Matt C. See is noted.
Hundreds of children greet Santa on his first Moulton visit this year. A 6:30 p.m. program on Front Street features Migl's Orchestra, Catholic and Lutheran choirs, and Mayor Roy Kotzebue delivering welcome remarks. Rev. Julius Holm gives the Invocation, Rev. Bernard Goebel the Benediction, with Harry Meyer as Master of Ceremonies. Santa hands out fruit, candy and toys to each child after the program.
Leland E. Moore of Hallettsville announces his candidacy for Lavaca County Sheriff in the 1960 Democratic primary on May 7. Moore, 48, born in Sweet Home, lives in Lavaca County with his wife Florence and four children, working as a salesman for Jackson Farm Machinery Co. at Hallettsville. He vows law and order, full cooperation with county and state officers, and to campaign around the county asking for votes.
A Rom an Urbanek tractor trailer carrying beer broke its load in a ditch outside Hamilton on Saturday. Police say drivers stopped to lend aid and ended up helping themselves to the cargo.
Judge Lester Holt, after 37 years as district judge of the 25th Judicial District, will not seek re election when his term ends. The district attorney, Paul Boethel, is expected to run for the post after Holt’s term expires.
Patsy Hoepfl daughter of Mr and Mrs Willie Hoepfl Jr was named the Admiration Popularity Queen for Radio Station KCTI. The trophy was presented by Lawrence M Walshak manager of KCTI Gonzales. Other winners included Mrs W B Foster Huntsville Texas winner of a 196¢ Thunderbird, Miss San Juanita Perez Harlingen second prize mink stole, and Miss Margaret Vaughn Shreveport third prize diamond ring.
Seguin attorney Joe Saegert announces his bid for District Attorney of the 25th Judicial District of Texas. A Navy veteran, he practiced law locally and led civic groups in Guadalupe County. He plans to file after January 1, 1960, with Democratic county chairmen.
Charlie R Hartmann of Shiner dies after a three and a half month illness at 12 20 A M Tuesday. Born September 25 1889 in Nelsonville he lived in Dickson and Dryer as a boy. He married Ella Marburger in 1915 then Elizabeth Helweg in 1919. seven children were born, two died in infancy. The couple retired to Shiner two years ago. Buffington Funeral Home planned arrangements. service at United Martin Luther Church with Rev E A Oehlke. Burial in Shiner public cemetery.
More deer killed this season as Edgar Freytag downed an 8 pointer and R J C Vogt took a 4 pointer on the Kolar Ranch south of Sheridan.
Mrs Tom E Shandera formerly of Moulton died Thursday December 17 in Houston at 3 20 p m She was born May 23 1873 in Ne tolice Czechoslovakia and moved to America at eleven She married Tom I Shandera in 1895 in Moulton and lived there before moving to Housto n She is survived by two sons a daughter and many grandchildren Funeral services were held December 19 at Smith Funeral Home with Rev Julius Holm interment in Moulton City Cemetery
The Moulton Eagle will go to press Tuesday afternoon December 29 with all news and ad materials due by Saturday noon December 26 in advance of the holiday.
The Mystery Farm five miles west of town on the Gonzales Moulton FM Road is now owned by Augustine Manoza who bought the 157 acre property from the Brom family five years ago. The Bromyres had owned it for 25 years and previously purchased from Adolf Culak who held it for fifty. Last year the farm produced 50 acres of corn 13 acres of cotton 12 acres of maize with remaining land in pasture and 17 cattle plus some chickens.
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