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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1957
Page
3
Eds Viewpoint notes the La Grange Chamber of Commerce forms an Industrial Foundation with 750 shares at 20 each, totaling 15000, mirroring the Tyler Foundation but smaller. It urges broad business support for local industrial development to curb migration to big cities.
The item lists twenty eight individuals and a group of eight cousins labeled as the future citizens pictured years ago. Names include Louis Henrich Jr Maurice Havlik Fred Fehrenkamp Corrinne Anders Ethel Wagner Julius Gertner Albert McConnell Robert McConnell Adele Krenek Harvey Wagner Colleen Fehrenkamp Ed Hans children Dolores Wagner Lucille Fehrenkamp Charlene Biehunke Edgar Selzer Eugene Biehunke Isabel Papacek Gladys Novosad Edwin Boehm Oscar Raab Doris Raab Kuben Twins Joe Dean Fehrenkamp Gordon Wells Fehrenkamp Ethel Mary Boehm Leeland Rehmet Otto Heinrich and eight cousins August Fishbeck Erwart Raab Paul Selzer Oscar Raab Hubert Hinrich Richard Selzer Gerturde Fishbeck.
Ernest Laqua, a nightwatchman, was injured while splitting wood at the Fire Station and is under treatment by Dr. Schultz in Flatonia.
Announcement urges audiences to attend the Sinclair show this Thursday at 8:00 p.m. at Moulton View Hall, promoting a lively evening of entertainment.
Moulton High School lists honor roll students by grade. First grade includes Shirley Ann Drexler Harvey Faltisek Sylvia Seifert Cornelia Sherry Billy Joe Zimmerman. Second grade Rudie Kay Braeuer James Kainer Ernette Zimmerman. Third grade Don Bunting Nell Kaiser Wayne Kaiser Carolyn Muehlstein Sandra Young.
The Geier Merrem Post No. 392 American Legion held its monthly meeting with a large turnout. Members voted a 10 dollar donation to polio drive and planned a March birthday observance with a chicken barbecue. The annual Legion picnic is set for Sunday August 10 as an all day event. The Legion Auxiliary discussed March of Dimes and Red Cross donations, Blood Bank needs, and volunteers for blood donation day with assigned hours. They also covered anniversary dinner, the birthday calendar and auxiliary library.
Mayor W H Pundt proclaims February 6 to 12 as Boy Scout Week praising the Boy Scouts of America for serving the community. The proclamation notes 47th anniversary of the movement and urges participation in the 1957 National Scout Jamboree at Valley Forge along with support for local Scout leaders.
Farmers & Merchants State Bank will remain closed for a legal holiday Tuesday February 12 1957 honoring Abraham Lincoln.
E M Bowers of the Victoria District Office explains that the 1956 amendments allow social security credits for cash or crop shares paid as rent if the landowner participates materially in production or management. The change applies to tenants and share farmers where the landowner plays a significant role.
The Ground Observer Corps will hold a practice watch Sunday February 10 starting at 10 00 A M at the high school superintendent's office. Air Force Sgt Jordan of Austin will assist the local Post and all volunteers are urged to participate.
Capitol Area Scout Council marks Scouting's 47th anniversary during Boy Scout Week February 6 through 12 1957 with district observances. In Austin on February 9 a giant parade along Congress Avenue to the State Capitol features 3 500 participants and thousands of spectators culminating in a visit to the Capitol.
Ron Henry Schoenfeld a local fireman and electrician sustained a broken toe and sprained ankle on a Monday morning fire call. He was aboard a moving truck and hopped off thinking it had stopped, causing a sideways step that injured his right foot. He received treatment in Shiner.
Lavaca County Historical Committee met February 2 to decide monument sites honoring pioneer settlers tied to Texas history. Three monuments were allotted to Lavaca County by the State Historical Committee, including a marker at Old Moulton Cemetery for Isaac Hamilton who fought in 1836. Zat Johnson attended from the locality.
A portable gasoline stove owned by Ed Pundt caught fire while being repaired at Moulton Hardware. Both burners were lit for testing when the tank leaked causing a flash fire. Local fire department responded swiftly and prevented further damage beyond the stove.
Julius Beyer and his brother Anton Beyer were charged with disturbing the peace at the VFW Hall dance Saturday night. Julius stayed jailed overnight in Hallettsville before both men appeared before Justice A J Darilek and paid fines of 27.62 and 25.46 respectively. Another man Zeferin Kocian faced the same charge that night at the VFW Hall and paid a 25.94 total fine.
The Moulton chamber announces observed holidays for the upcoming year including Good Friday at noon Balance Day on April 19 Independence Day July 4 Labor Day September 2 Veterans Day November 11 Thanksgiving November 28 Christmas December 25 and New Year’s Day January 1 1958.
Plans for a blood bank at the local high school gym Sunday February 17 are set. Houston blood bank staff coordinate nursing clerical ushering and volunteers with 8 30 AM opening. Donors urged to avoid coffee or food restricciones two and a half hours before donation. Minors 18 to 21 require parental consent to donate.
Despite the drought, residents of Moulton and surrounding areas contributed to the March of Dimes totaling 601.05. Local canvassers collected 190.45, rural areas 202.04, businesses and organizations 186.80, and the Public School 21.76.
The Moulton Bobkatz stay undefeated at 8-0 after beating Louise 51 44 and Ganado 46 29. Annie Jasek sets a free throw record by hitting 21 of 23. Bobkittens drop to 6-1 after a 49 53 loss to Louise.
A .22 semi automatic rifle, one of three guns stolen from Eagle Editor Edwin Gallia Jr., was found beside the Middle Sandy Creek bridge on Highway 90 A, about two miles east of Sheridan. Sheriff Long and Constable Renger investigated after Lee Criswell reported the gun. The rifle was identified by Gallia, while search continues for the other two firearms, a .22 revolver and a 12 gauge shotgun.
The Texas special U S Senate race field stood at six with campaigns underway. Hugh Wilson of Port Arthur filed for the April 2 ballot joining Martin Dies Lufkin James P Hart Searcy Bracewell Ralph Yarborough and Thad Hutcheson.
More than 4 500 000 Cub Scouts Boy Scouts Explorers and leaders nationwide observe Boy Scout Week February 6 to 12 marking the 47th anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America Since 1910 Scouting has served over 26 000 000 boys and leaders The Four Year Program Onward for God and My Country aims to train boys in patriotism and character preparing them for the Fourth National Jamboree with 50 000 Scouts and leaders at Valley Forge July 12 to 18 Rededication ceremonies are planned on February 8 the movement’s birthday.
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