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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1960
Page
1
Ed's Viewpoint notes ongoing effects of a long steel strike and hints at a billion dollar cost to policy makers. The column urges support for local businesses in Moulton and argues money spent locally benefits schools, streets, and workers who sustain the community.
Jimmie Muska, longtime Singer Sewing Machine Co. representative, becomes assistant manager at Muska's Floor Shop in Hallettsville. He will continue to sell and service Singer machines, now displayed at Muska's Shop. Emil and Jimmie Muska are brothers. friends are invited to visit.
A damaging tornado moved through the Moulton area on Wednesday morning, leaving a trail of wrecked homes and outbuildings. Roofs were ripped from houses on the Kolar Beran and Kolar properties, garages struck outbuildings, and debris scattered across fields as telegraph posts and antennas twisted away.
Annie Rebecek of Rowena and former Moulton resident dies at M D Anderson Hospital in Houston at 45 5 3. Survived by husband John and children Julius Margaret Agnes Olga Ann plus siblings and mother. Funeral held Feb 2 at Smith Funeral Home and St Joseph Church with Rev Bernard Gocbe officiating.
Rep Stanley Boysen declares candidacy for reelection as State Representative from the district. He thanks residents of Lavaca and Gonzales Counties for support during his two terms and says he will continue to seek suggestions to address the state's problems. He chairs the Interstate Cooperation Committee and lives at 1017 East Gonzales Street Yoakum with phone AX 3-3522.
Dennis Ray Heinrich three died in San Antonio January 27 after a pneumonia complication following chicken pox. Born March 5, 1956 in San Antonio he was baptized in a local church. Funeral services were held January 29 at St Josephs Church with burial in Moulton Catholic Cemetery. He was survived by his parents and a brother Leo Heinrich Jr and grandparents from near Moulton.
Two local youths Jemil Zmeskal and Irrankie IX Kloesel graduated from nine weeks of boot camp at the Naval Training Center San Diego California. The graduation included a full dress parade before officials and dignitaries. They earned the Navy Blue jacket ready for duty with the fleet.
Bernard Sullivan husband of Dorothy Jean Wendel of Moulton died in Montreal Friday night January 29. Funeral Mass held in Hempstead New York Tuesday morning February 2. Survivors include wife two daughters and two sons.
The regular St. Josephs School Club meeting scheduled for Thursday night February 4 is postponed to Thursday night February 11. The meeting will be held at the School Auditorium starting at 7 30 p m.
C. P. Budnick of Brenham was picked up on Highway 95 within Moulton city limits by Constable Daniel Koranek Wednesday night January 27. He pled guilty to being drunk before Justice Jerome Vasek Thursday morning January 28, paid the fine and costs, and was released from Hallettsville County Jail.
Roy James Spann earned a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering among January UT Austin engineering graduates. He plans to enroll in the College of Law in June and is a member of Alpha Chi Sigma. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Lon E. Spann of Houston formerly of Moulton.
Frank J. Hanslik Jr announces his candidacy for Constable of precinct 6 in the May 7 1960 primary. He is 45, married with two sons, lives near Moulton and pledges honest fair law enforcement and readiness to serve on short notice.
The Moulton Bobkittens defeated Industrial girls 54 12 on January 29 at the Industrial gym marking their sixth district win. Industrial Cobras fell to the Bobkatz boys 26 16 on the same night as district action continued. They host Tidehaven Friday February 5 with games at 6 30 P M and players urged to attend the final district contests.
Vince Rehmet longtime Moulton resident and Texaco consignee for 35 years died after a short illness at Renger Hospital Halletts Ville on February 2. Born July 19 1880 in Germany he settled in Moulton as a child and married Mollie Kotzebue in 1906. Funeral services were held February 4 at Zion Lutheran Church with interment in Moulton.
The annual March of Dimes drive led by Julius Krejer is underway with the Lions Club canvassing the business district and the Farm Bureau handling the rural area drive. The Mothers’ March in the residential district will start February 10 at 6 30 with a siren signal, with VFW Auxiliary American Legion Auxiliary Ladies’ Aid and St Joseph’s Altar Society taking part.
Moulton Public School PTA will meet in the school cafeteria Monday night at 7 30. Items include the basketball game Fats vs Leans at the local gym February 24. Following the business session a social will be held with musical numbers by Mrs J T Jaegli’s piano pupils.
The Flatonia Livestock Commission Co reports stronger hogs with top animals reaching 14.50 while most hogs hold near last week’s prices. Cattle demand remains solid with calves and stockers selling well and varies by grade. cows, bulls, and cow and calf pairs price across a wide range.
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