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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1958
Page
1
In Holy Week reflections the piece ties Christ teaching to peace and giving and wishes for peace on earth. It discusses auto liability insurance and argues for mandatory coverage with fairness in accidents. It also contrasts hourly wage rates across nations and links inflation trends to these disparities.
The Moulton Hermann Sons Lodge No 59 held its regular meeting and Christmas social at the VFW Hall on December 17. A. J. Breitschopf was reelected president, with Frank Hanslik vice president and John C. Mueller secretary treasurer. Fifty year pins were presented to F P Raab and others, and Santa distributed gifts to children and adults.
Twenty seven Polish women who endured Nazi human experiments at Ravensbrueck arrived in the United States aboard a Pan American World Airways plane for a year of free medical treatment. They described leg surgeries and bone damage from 1942 44 tests on sulpha drugs, and say they suffer chronic illness and leg pain. They are assisted by a Polish government pension and an American citizen group led by Norman Cowdins.
A buffet style lunch featuring sandwiches and a variety of goodies was served to the group. The spread provided ample selections for attendees and contributed to a casual, social gathering atmosphere.
The Moulton Bobkatz will wear new uniforms for district games starting Tuesday January 6 against Industrial. Twelve uniforms donated by VFW Post No. 6971 feature white jerseys and black shorts with trim aimed to boost team morale.
A 1949 Chevrolet driven by Charles Welff, Sr. struck by Jesus Orosco at West Second Street and Cockrill Avenue Friday afternoon sent Welff’s car into the Ermis yard. No injuries reported. Orosco paid fine and costs after appearing before Justice Jerome Vasek. Constable Daniel Koranek investigated.
The Moulton Lions and guests gathered for the annual Ladies' Night and Christmas Social at Punch's Cafe. A turkey meal preceded a color film by Marvin Jasek on Army life and 4-H and FFA project show parades, followed by gift distribution.
Denver Mrs. Carrie Osborne, a 77 year old seamstress with no survivors, left nearly 10000 dollars to her dog and two cats in her will. Police say ex convict Robert Morgan, 49, who lived in Osborne's home, admitted the shooting last Sunday.
Constable Koranek investigated two local incidents. A pickup hauling lumber jackknifed a trailer near Kouba Slove on Highway 95, but no charges were filed as the trailer was righted and driven away. A second minor collision on Nelson Street and Front Street caused slight damages with no charges.
Erwin F. Kouba of Bellaire finishes a two week course at Northwestern National Life Insurance Co. Home Office Agents Training School in Glenwood Minnesota. The program, the 65th in 15 years, covers life insurance use in family protection business life insurance pension profit sharing and group life and casualty plans. Upon finishing, Kouba takes on sales and service duties in the Bellaire area under Mitchell Cantrell. Kouba is the son of Mr and Mrs Frank Kouba of Moulton.
Mr. Roy Kotzebue received a smoked turkey during Family Fun Night at the Moravia Parish Hall on Wednesday December 17. The Moravia Family Fun Night, held weekly at the Parish Hall, is sponsored by parish organizations and will resume January 7 at 7:00 p m. The public is invited.
Despite bad weather a large crowd gathered Monday evening for the annual Christmas Tree Program. Santa Claus arrived to distribute packages to all youngsters, with the event sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce VFW American Legion Knights of Columbus Farm Bureau and Lions Club. The Fire Department handled traffic duties.
Mrs Gloria Cukierski 25 testified in Superior Court that after completing housework and caring for two children she refused to sand 250 desks her carpenter husband demanded. The judge ruled for separate maintenance and ordered $220 monthly support pending the suit.
Notice to the public states Our Service Stations will be closed all day Thursday Christmas Day December 25. Filipp Service Station Jalufka Service Station.
Zion Lutheran Church hosts a Christmas festival beginning Tuesday night with a Sunday School color filmstrip and narration by children at 7 00 p m The main festival service with Holy Communion is set for 9 00 a m Thursday December 25 Pastor Holm will announce Holy Communion times Wednesday afternoon from 2 00 to 5 00 p m The Luther League will go caroling on the night of the second Christmas Day.
Max E Brune age 88 of La Grange died last week. Funeral services were held at Koenig Funeral Home on Thursday December 18 at 10:00 a m. Burial followed at City Cemetery in Moulton with graveside services at 11:00 a m.
The Bobkatz of Moulton claimed the boys division title at the Moulton annual invitational held in the local gym, defeating Yoakum 65 41 on Thursday, Luling 52 41 on Saturday, and earning the overall crown after a Friday semifinal upset. Dianne Janek and Latricia Wachtendorf made the girls all tournament team. Ben Maelia and David Anderle led the boys.
M Sgt Alves F Pietsch of Moulton leaves NATO 4th ATAF Rod and Gun Club Ramstein Germany to take a new assignment at Carswell AFB Fort Worth. He earned a German Roebuck Trophy for a roe buck hunt and was the only member with a license to train would be hunters in Germany. He also held an honorary German hunting club membership.
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