Viewpoint on Democratic presidential race narrows to Johnson Kennedy
Ed notes the contest tightens between Senator Lyndon Johnson and Senator John Kennedy with Johnson emerging as a leading contender and Kennedy possibly entering the convention with over 400 delegate votes. The column also explains rail labor featherbedding and its cost creating track abandonment due to higher overhead.
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Lyndon Johnson
John Kennedy
Massachusetts
Washington
Johnson
Frances J Polasek Seeks Re election as Lavaca Tax Assessor
Frances J Polasek announces candidacy for re election to the office of Tax Assessor Collector of Lavaca County in the Democratic Primaries on May 7 1960. She expresses appreciation for past support and pledges efficient friendly service in accordance with the law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lavaca County
Frances J. Polasek
Lavaca Farm Bureau Sets New Weekly Office Hours
Lavaca County Farm Bureau approved new office hours at a February 1 1960 board meeting. The office will be open Monday 1 00 to 5 00 PM Tuesday to Saturday 8 00 AM to 12 noon and 1 00 to 5 00 PM to improve member service.
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Lavaca Farm Bureau
Lavaca County Farm Bureau
Board of Directors
District Leading Bobkittens Receive New Uniforms
District leading Bobkittens, now known as the Moulton Bobkittens, proudly wear new uniforms donated by the Moulton VFW Auxiliary. Kneeling left to right are Bob Wenske Pauline Stryk Sandra Hohlt Mary Jasek Vivian Barborak and Alice Kocian, with Mrs. Frances Wenske auxiliary president and other volunteers standing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton Bobkittens
Moulton
Frances Wenske
VFW
Georgie Lukovsky
Carmen Effenberger
Rose Berckenhoff
Lillie Jasek
Rita Simicek
Gloria Haas
Gussie Etlinger
Fats and Leans Basketball Game Planned For Wednesday
The Moulton Public School PTA meeting discussed the upcoming Fats vs Leans basketball game at the school auditorium on February 24 at 7 30 pm with local captains Mrs Willie Hoptl Mrs James Kolar Stephan Fisbeck and Frances Fisbeck directing.
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Fats & Leans
Fats Vs. Leans
Willie Ho
Ptl
James Kolar
Stephan Fisbeck
Frances Fisbeck
Flatonia Soldier Receives Army Medal in Germany
Sergeant Bobby H. Faltysek of Flatonia was awarded the Good Conduct Medal while with the 4th Armored Division in Erlangen Germany. The 25-year-old entered the Army in 1954 arrived overseas in December 1957 and is a 1952 Saltonia High School graduate.
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Erlangen
Germany
Bobby H. Faltysek
Peter Faltysek
Flatonia
4Th Armored
Faltysek
Salatonia High School
National Biscuit Co
Houston
Gisela
Morisak Undergoes Major Surgery in Houston
Mr. Adolph Morisak entered the V. A. Hospital in Houston on January 25 and on February 2 underwent major surgery. He is as well as can be expected and hopes to be home soon. We wish him a speedy recovery.
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Adolph Morisak
V. A. Hospital
Houston
Two Cars Collide On Highway 95 Near Shiner
Sunday night at 9 20 north of Shiner on Highway 95 a 1950 Studebaker driven by Ed Nollkamper Route 1 Shiner and a 1958 Ford coach driven by Walter Lee Hamphill Shiner collided. Both cars northbound. Hamphill turned left into a side road while Nollkamper tried to pass. The left rear of the Hemphill car was struck. Damage light no injuries.
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Shiner
Highway 95
Studebaker
Nollkamper
Route 1
Walter Lee Hamphill
Hemphill
Nollikamper
Farm Show Draws Large Crowd At Legion Home
A February 3 farm show at the Legion Home drew many farmers. Fayette County Agent Clinton R. Rippert presented slides on storm prove cotton and open ball type. International Harvester's Jack Somrod spoke on the No 21 cotton stripper, praised for efficiency and belt drive, adjustable from tractor seat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton R. Rippert
Fayette County
Jack Somrod
International Harvester
Houston
Rennie Stark
ASC
Bud Sutterfield
Tape of Sermon Stolen From York Church
A tape recorder stolen from Zion United Church of Christ in York contained a sermon by Pastor Arthur L. Grove about the Eighth Commandment thou shalt not steal. Authority and exact dates not provided in the fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
Zion United Church of Christ
Arthur L. Grove
Lincoln Birthday Holiday Notice
We will observe Abraham Lincoln's Birthday February 12 1960 and will not be open for business. Farmers & Merchants State Bank says the bank will be closed for the holiday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abraham Lincoln
Priday
Edmund Etlinger Dies in Seguin
Edmund L. Etlinger 66 formerly of Moulton died at his Seguin home Sunday February 7 after years of illness. He was married to Annie Goetz and worked with Goetz Funeral Home. Funeral Tuesday February 9 at St. James Catholic Church Seguin with Monsignor Hubertus presiding. Burial at Septuin Catholic Cemetery. Surviving are wife two sons Clem Etlinger Seguin Edmund Etlinger Jr. San Antonio five grandchildren one sister See FUNERAL page 7 col 4.
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Edmund L. _ Etlinger
Moulton
Seguin
Mr. Etlinger
Henry Etlinger
Annie Goetz
Goetz
St. James Catholic Church
Monsignor
Hubertus
Septuin Catholic Cemetery
Clem Etlinger
Edmund Etlinger Jr
San Antonio
Reindl Visit Patient in San Antonio Hospital
Mr and Mrs Jim Reindl of here visited their daughter Mrs Lee Tousignant of San Antonio who is a patient at Baptist Memorial Hospital there since Monday morning Mrs Reindl remained in San Antonio for an extended stay at the Tousignant home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Reindl
Here
Lee ‘Tou- Signant
San Antonio
Baptist Memorial Hospital
Certificates Awarded To Insurance Students At SMU
Mr A J Breitschopf of Moulton and Mr Louis Spitzenberger of Gonzales received Institute of Insurance Marketing certificates at SMU Dallas last week. The short course for fraternal organizations in Texas ran February 1 to 4. Both men are with Hermann Sons.
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A. J. Breitschopf
Moulton
Louis Spitzenberger
Gonzales
Institute of Insurance Marketing
SMU
Dallas
Texas
Breitschopf
Spitzenberger
The
Hermann Sons
Mrs Erwin Oehl Is Patient at Renger Hospital
Mrs. Erwin Oehl is a patient at Renger Hospital in Hallettsville and has been confined for several days. She is getting along quite well.
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Erwin Oehl
Renger
Hallettsville
Farmers and ranchers must file final 1959 tax by Feb 15 1960
Internal Revenue Service official Howard G. Hall urges farmers and ranchers who missed the January 15 estimate deadline to file their final 1959 federal income tax return by Monday February 15 1960 to avoid penalties. The Farmer’s Tax Guide 1960 edition outlines wiring requirements and is available free from county agents and IRS offices.
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Howard G. Hall
Internal Revenue Service
Victoria
Internal Revenue
IRS
Last Rites Read For Chas Miculka
Funeral services were planned for Monday February 8 at Buffington Funeral Home and 9 30 a m at Shiner Catholic Church for Charlie F Miculka 60 a laborer for Spectal Brewery of Shiner He died February 6 at Wagner Hospital Interment was in Shiner Catholic Cemetery He was a KJT SPJST Knights of Columbus member survived by wife Magdalene two sons Leon and Daniel one daughter-in-law three brothers and three sisters
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Buffington
Shiner Catholic Sharch
Charlie F Miculka
Miculka
Wagner Hospital
Shiner Catholic
KJT
SPJST
Shiner Knights of Columbus
Austin
Malvin
Lydia) Merrem
Weimar
Weldon
Sylvia) Knape
Temple
Moulton Proclaims Boy Scout Week February 7 13 1960
Mayor Roy L Kotzube proclaims February 7 13 as Boy Scout Week in Moulton Texas. The proclamation notes 50th anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America and urges civic groups to support Scout leaders and attend the national jamboree in Colorado Springs this July.
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Boy Scouts of America
Boy Scout
Capitol Area Council
God
Colorado Springs
Colorado
Roy L. Kotzebue
Moulton
Texas
Bobkatz and Bobkittens Win Big in District Play
The Moulton Bobkittens defeated Tidehaven girls 47 32 in the local gym on Friday February 5 and won 86 24 Tuesday February 9. The Tidehaven boys edged by Bobkatz 64 57 on Friday. Friday February 12 the Bobkatz Kittens face Bloomington. February 16 travel to Ganado.
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Moulton Bobkittens
Tidehaven
Kittens
Bobkatz
Tidehaven Boys
Bobkatz and
Bloomington
Ganado
Lavaca County Trustee Elections Set For April 2
Trustees election day is Saturday April 2 in all Lavaca County school districts. County trustees term expirations include Dr Everett Renger O A Kosler and James Long. Candidates must file with the County Judge by March 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lavaca County
Everett Renger
O. A. Kosler
James Long
St Jos School Club Meets Thursday Night at Auditorium
St Joseph's School Club will hold a meeting in the school auditorium on Thursday night February 11 at 7 30. All members are urged to attend the gathering.
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St. Joseph's School Club
Smallest born alive baby dies after 28 hours in Des Moines
An 11 percent ounce baby born to Mr. and Mrs. Morris C. Vermeullen of Des Moines died about 28 hours after birth. The child was born at 11 22 p m Saturday night February 6 in Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
Morris C. Vermeullen
Moulton High Honor Roll Roster by Grade
Moulton High announces its honor roll listing students by grade. First grade includes Robert Castro Mildred Drexler Stephanie Fis heck Kathleen Hoepken and Mike Wolar. Subsequent grades list multiple students including Don Kaiser Linda Meyer Larry Wagner Shirley Bujnoch Elsa Holm and others.
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Robert Castro
Mildred Drexler
Stephanie Fisheck
Kathleen Hoepken
Mike Wolar
Don Kaiser
Linda Meyer
Larry Wagner
Shirley Bujnoch
Elsa Holm
Glennette Kaiser
Margaret Krejci
Norma Novosad
Kay Strandtman
Brom Furniture Store Remodeling Sale in Hallettsville
Pete Brom announces remodeling of Brom's Furniture Store in Hallettsville with spring start for the project. The ongoing remodeling sale includes many items sold at or below cost with bed and living room sets dinettes and other home furnishings. jewelry department is excluded. A new floor will be installed during the remodeling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brom
Pete Brom
Hallettsville
Bram
Flatonia Livestock Market Active Prices Strong
At Flatonia Livestock Commission Company the cattle and hog market stayed very active and steady with full demand. Prices ranged from good calf values of 23 to 26.50 for good and choice, to feeder shoats 10 to 11.50, with hogs top at 14.30 and sows 11 to 14.50.
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Flatonia Livestock Commission Company
Gonzales
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FE. VY
Chicago
Denver
Peyroll
Bobkittens
Moulton Public School
PTA
Charles Luksovsky
William Miculka
J.T. Jaeggli
Jerrylyn Technik
Mary F Elizabeth Halliburton
Marietta Ley Gussie Mae Ethinger
Hiway 95
Kram's Garage
Schulenburg Implement Company
Legion Home
Holiday
Farmers & Merchants
State Bank
Edmund Etlinger
S. Antonio Hospital
Renger Hospital
Chas. Miculka
Charles E. Beran
Charles Beran
Town
Hereford
Bernice Hoepfl
St. Jos
Thur
Boy Scouts
Scouts OF America
Arthur K. Summerfield
Washington, D. C
Norman Rockwell
Moulton High
Alton Czicheos
Shirley Drexler
Lucreta Tisbeck
Rudie Braeuer
Tim Few
James Kaiser
Seinette Zimmerman
Stephen Holm
Rae Nell Kaiser
Carolyn Muchstein
Lillie Shulak
Sandra
David Zmeskal
Lanny Mikulencak
Kathy Haas
Mary Halliburton
Magdalyne Holm
Margie Krejci
Rita Kubenka
Leean Luksovsky
Lanell Seifert
Larry Seifert
Kenneth Anderle
Betty Journek
Ben Darilek
Joedy Kaiser
Joan Strandtman
Doris Ann Clouhy
Edward Rainer Jr
Genevieve Kleihege
Keith Strandtman
Brom Furniture
Flatonia Livestock Comm. Co. Report
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