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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1960
Page
1
The record rainfall last year surpassed 1958's total while 1957 proved exceptionally wet with about double the average. Current outlook predicts more rain. Citizens must pay poll taxes by January 31 as several state district and county offices face election.
St. Joseph's School hosts a club meeting Thursday night January 7 at 7 30 in the school auditorium. All members are urged to attend.
Maur ice E. Owen district manager of the Victoria social security office explains eligibility for disability benefits. To qualify for payments between ages 50 and 65 a worker must have a severe condition and have worked five of the ten years before disability began. A free booklet titled If You Become Disabled is available and the Victoria office at 112 East Forest will mail it on request.
Mr and Mrs J F Vlasak and Lanny of Corpus Christi visited New Year s Eve to be with Mrs Anton Svoboda who is quit ill in Moulton The Vlasaks left for Corpus Christi Monday and Lanny returned to San Marcos to resume studies at SWSTC
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Tousek and daughter Florine of Houston spent New Year's Day in town with Mr. and Mrs. Jim Brom and other relatives. They also visited Hallettsville with Mr. and Mrs. James Kouba and their son.
Hajek twins Hajek Clarence and Clarence left January 2 for Fort Sill Oklahoma after a 15 day Christmas leave with parents and friends. They previously completed a week of basic training at Fort Carson Colorado. The brothers enlisted September 30 1959 for a two year term. They are sons of Mr and Mrs Charles Hajek Sr Route 1 Moulton.
Lavaca County Texas Sheriff Theo Long announces candidacy for re election in the Democratic Primary on May 7 1960. He cites years of peace officer experience in Lavaca County his economic office management and dedication to law enforcement while pledging to continue serving to the best of his ability.
Flatonia Livestock Commission Co reports strong buyer activity as rains boost season outlook. Buyers lined up for 613 head of cattle and 585 hogs with prices ranging from good calf grades at 24 to 27 and hogs topping near 12.80 per cwt. Cattle and hogs overall showed robust demand and steady pricing across stocker, cow and calf, and feeder categories.
The Eagle confirms Mystery Farm eight miles east of Moulton encompassing 115 acres owned by Kasper Cinadr. His wife died in 1959 and their children operate the farm with 53 acres cultivated and the rest pasture, raising cattle turkeys and chickens. Mrs. Charles Kocian wins two Star Theatre passes for identifying the farm correctly.
Ebensburg Pennsylvania Democrat Margaret McDermott, mother of eight from Lilly, declares her bid for the 22d District nomination to challenge Congressman John P. Say lor. She says she wants women’s backing and aims to accomplish what men could not in nine years.
A chunk of ice plummeted from the sky and shattered the roof of a house. It damaged a top floor flat and splintered a dining room table. Residents James Archer his wife and baby thought a space rocket crash once the ice formed on a high flying aircraft.
Private Edward Pavlicek returned to Fort Carson Colorado after a 14 day furlough with his parents Mr and Mrs Herbert Pavlicek. He has four more weeks of basic training before transfer to another Army assignment. The family accompanied him to Houston to board a train for the Colorado Army base and visited friends and relatives there.
Mr and Mrs A J Breitschopf of here Mrs Mary Friedrick and Miss Tillie Breitschopf of Gonzales attended funeral services for Mrs Tom McAlister 47 at the Baptist Church in Burnet Sunday afternoon at 3 00 o clock. Interment was in Burnet Cemetery. Mrs McAlister was a niece to Mr Breitschopf.
The Bobkatz and Bobkittens posted multiple victories across late December and early January. Alvin edged Moulton 45 44, Clear Creek defeated Moulton 57 40, and Industrial teams beat Moulton 72 33 and 65 33 as district play begins with Tidehaven looming on Jan 12.
A Social Security Office representative from Victoria will be at Shiner City Hall at 9:30 AM on Monday January 11 1960 to help with retirement survivor and disability benefit claims and to answer program questions.
In Burlington, Vermont, the Dumont family welcomed twins Shar on and Susan at Mary Fletcher Hospital. Shar on arrived 11:49 PM December 31, 1959 and Susan at 12:01 AM January 1, 1960, delivered within 12 minutes. The couple, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Dumont of South Burlington, will receive gifts valued at $650 from a Boston industrial firm division. The family has four other children.
Edward James Hanslik of Lubbock sustained only minor bruises after a 1959 Plymouth Station Wagon he drove plunged head on into a deep ditch on Dickson road near Moulton. The accident happened around 3 30 am in heavy fog on January 1 as he approached a sharp curve. The vehicle, owned by Adolph Hanslik and Cotton Co of Lubbock, was towed to town by Joe's Chevrolet Sales wrecker. Constable Daniel Koranek investigated.
The Moulton Public School P-TA will hold a regular session in the School Cafeteria Monday night January 11 at 7 30. All members are urged to attend.
The North-end Service Station and Bar on Highway 95 hosts a grand opening Saturday January 9. Prizes will be awarded at 4 p.m. and the business offers cold drinks candy tobacco Gulf gasoline and oil plus auto repair for all makes. Owners Albert Pavlicek and Herbert Albrecht invite patronage.
A large gathering from seven South Central Texas lodges is planned at the VFW Hall Sunday January 10 for installation of officers at 2 00 pm. Officers from Flatonia Yoakum Hallettsville Shiner Hochheim Gonzales and Moulton to be installed by Fritz Schilo grand president with Louis Spitzenberger Mrs Frances Hillie and Hl Koester assisting. Louise Schuetze Herman Sons Drill Team of San Antonio to perform and Simper Brothers provide music followed by a dance with Joe Patek Orchestra.
Lt and Mrs Joe D Fehrenkamp and daughter return to Wichita Kansas after an extended visit with Mr and Mrs Jim Novosad Mrs Victor Fehrenkamp and son Gordon and other relatives.
Mr. Wm H Schodde of the southern city area filed rainfall notes for 1959. Mr M K Merrem of Weimar and Mr Weldon Knape of Temple visited Mrs Leona Merrem briefly on New Year’s day.
Alan M. Burton named local manager for Southwestern Bell Telephone Co in the Rosenberg district effective January 1. He succeeds Dick R. Mayfield promoted to Texas City group manager. Mayfield had led the local office since June 1. Burton, Fort Worth native and Texas A&M graduate, served as Army Air Force pilot in Korea and joined Bell in 1957. He has worked in Austin, Freeport, and now will relocate with his wife Ann Park and two children.
In Newcastle England plumber Andrew Leech age 49 woke choking to a mouse in his mouth. He clamped his jaws and swallowed the creature during a nap. Hospital staff treated him with pills and salt water and he recovered.
The Star Theatre lists two major films this weekend The Horse Soldiers shows Friday January 8 and Saturday January 9 a Civil War action film starring John Wayne and William Holden The second featureio Bravo a Technicolor western plays Sunday January 10 with John Wayne Dean Martin and Ricky Nelson delivering action humor and romance in a top western production.
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