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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1957
Page
1
Community column urges support for March of Dimes fund and notes Salk vaccine gains. Mentions polio relief, vaccination progress in clinics, poll tax deadline on January 31 and possible spring U.S. Senate election. Forecasts cotton markets, soil bank use, rainfall improves 1957 prospects.
Jeannette Jalufka of San Antonio and Daniel Jalufka of Port Lavaca spent the weekend with their parents Mr. and Mrs. Emil Jalufka, highlighting a family gathering.
A historic note describes 1895 Moulton with Front Street view and Moore Avenue toward the depot. It identifies a dry goods store at the corner, the Farmers and Merchants State Bank building, Ed Boehm General Merchandise, Fehrenkamp Lumber and oil mill, and the first electric power line to the Catholic Church. The lower photo shows the depot approach and the butcher shop corner later Kotzebue Drug Co. warehouse, with Vyvial Restaurant and McKay Grocery now occupied by City Barber Shop.
Rep Stanley Boysen is appointed to Public Health and Liquor Regulations, with a first term member on powerful committees. He aims to cut spending without crippling state departments. He also serves on the Insurance and Highways and Roads committees, shaping rural road programs.
The Humble Company weekly review features Governor Price Daniel inauguration events in Liberty Texas and a ceremony in situ. It also shows Port Mansfield dredging in a 2.5 million dollar local project and the retirement of Colonel H D McGaw from military and University of Texas duties.
Mikulenka's Dry Goods in Hallettsville runs a gigantic January Clearance Sale this week through February 2. Prices are reduced storewide to fit any budget and feature winter dry goods.
Notice to public that the Moulton City Office will close at 12 noon on Sundays beginning Saturday February 2 1957.
District VFW Quartermaster and Mrs. Harry Meyer attended the Victoria event last week Thursday as part of a banquet honoring the National VFW Commander.
The regular Chamber of Commerce meeting Friday night reviewed 1957 holiday plans and future publications. It debated proposed legislation on minimum pupil counts for independent districts and warned of potential harm to small towns. Mentioned Yoakum Canning Company’s acreage and contract prices, plus emphasis on trade at home to strengthen the local economy.
Lavaca County Farm Bureau directors with County Agent Jack Lindsey and associate Joe C Johnson schedule two community programs. In February a National Cotton Council film on the price and future of U S cotton will be shown. in March a Farm Safety film will be shown. All Farm Bureau members and non members are invited.
An explosion and flash fire killed five children in Bay City on Sunday night as their father, Albert Campos, was jailed for wife and child neglect. The blaze destroyed the home of Mr and Mrs Campos.
1956 rainfall figures recorded for Theo Wenske’s property show monthly totals from January to December. Notable entries include January 1.25 inches, March 0.50, May 1.50, July 1.80, September 0.65, October 0.25, and December 5.50 inches.
Odore Hildebrandt, 29, of Westwood New Jersey was arrested Tuesday near Paramus for shaving while driving. He held a safety razor to his face with one hand while steering with the other and faced a reckless driving charge.
A backward look at 1956 crop year shows drought and high costs reducing farm income despite bumper crops in some commodities. Cotton led cash value, with total Texas principal crops around 1.1 billion dollars, nine percent below last year and the 10 year average. Irrigation boosted results in sorghum while dryland yields lagged. Production costs rose, with interest and taxes climbing, and farmers hope 1957 ends the seven year drought to improve balance with the national economy.
Installation of district officers will occur Sunday February 20 at 2:00 p m in Turner Hall near Yoakum. Grand Lodge officials Carl Bjebers Frank Sievers and Sam Ahr will conduct color ful ceremonies. District 12 lodges Flatonia Hallettsville Shiner Gonzales Hochheim Yoakum and Moulton will attend. An open meeting invites members to bring a guest per E H Niemeyer.
The March of Dimes drive begins January 22 at 7 00 pm with W L Loung as chair. Volunteers will canvass by house and call at homes, asking residents to leave porch lights on for easier contact. Groups meet at the VFW Hall after canvassing, with Legion Auxiliary VFW Auxiliary Ladies Aid Women Missionary Society and St Josephs Altar Society backing the effort. The Farm Bureau covers rural areas and the Lions Club handles the business district.
Howard G. Bail argues for early 1956 income tax returns to ease taxpayer assistance and cut errors. The IRS would likely make fewer mistakes if filers spread returns over January February March.
Tamworth breeder David Sitz donated a registered gilt to the Moulton F F A Chapter. Dennis Wagner will care for the sow until she bears a litter, then return a pig to the chapter for another member. The Moulton Chapter thanks Sitz as it adds thirteen gilts to the program.
The Moulton Bobkatz won their first two district games beating Louise 44 to 41 on January 8 and Ganado 53 to 43 on January 11. Local stars Leroy Kubenka Benjamin Machabe Raymond Lockstedt Kenneth Fishbeck Paul Flessner Jr Benedict Jasek Oscar Kubenka Charles Sedlar Joe Darilek David Anderle Harvey Michna led the scoring and defense in both contests.
Army private Edwin J. Svaboda of Shiner Route 1 has been assigned to the 53rd Field Hospital at Fort Sam Houston. A 1956 University of Houston graduate and Phi Delta Pi member, he entered the Army last August and completed basic training at Fort Bliss. His wife Angela lives in Houston.
Aves residents are reminded of a family night at the Yoekum Canning Co grounds to explain canning procedures and acreage contracts. The firm seeks at least 1,000 acres of purple hull peas plus crowder and cream peas and red ripe tomatoes with prices from 70 dollars per ton for purple hulls to 80 per ton for others and 30 dollars per ton for tomatoes with seed furnished. Contact John Janacek at 32290 for rides. group departs at 7:00 p m.
Joanette Gail Kurtz, 15 months old, daughter of Mr and Mrs Edwin Kurtz of Flatonia, won the 1956 baby award from the Susans of Dallas studio. She received an 8x10 opal portrait. Joanne tte Gail is granddaughter of Mrs Frank Kurtz and Mr and Mrs Ad Scha cherl of Flatonia.
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