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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1960
Page
1
The article notes President Eisenhower's call for legislation to cut farm surpluses and raise farm income amid inflation. It also mentions drought and scarce moisture in parts of the country, plus a low rate of poll tax payments and the upcoming election year shaping government outcomes.
Joe F. Mueller age 67, a retired farmer of Gonzales County, died suddenly at his Gonzales home on Tuesday afternoon January 12. Funeral services set for 9:45 AM Thursday at Sedgler Funeral Home and 10:00 AM at St James Catholic Church Gonzales. Interment will be in St Joseph Catholic Cemetery Moulton.
At the January 4 meeting of the Moulton Volunteer Fire Department officers were installed by Elo Fehrenkamp. New officers include President Donald Bunting, Vice President Ad A Haas, Chief Edmund Kram, Asst Chiefs Ad Petrek Edward A Darilek Ed Pundt, Secretary James Koncaba, Treasurer William Miculka, Chaplain Rev Emil Vinkla rek, and Mascot Mike Kolar.
The Moulton Bobkittens won their third Blinn College tournament title Saturday night Jan 9 after routing Burton 63 61 in the final. Lillie Jasek was named tournament MVP while Bob Wenske and Sandra Hohlt earned all tournament recognition coached by Thomas H Hoyer.
Flatonia Livestock Commission Co reports a steady to stronger sale with all classes active. Demand for light fat calves and stocker cattle remained good as hog trade strengthened. Broadcast sale airs 2:30 p.m. on KCTI Gonzales. prices span calves, cows, bulls, hogs, and feeders with notable ranges.
David Henrichs ten year old son of Mrs Lorene Hinrichs of this city killed a grey fox in Johnny Kloesel pasture north of town Thursday evening January 7 around 5 oclock. He was hunting with a B B gun when the fox leapt from a tree and he struck its head with the gun barrel, killing it instantly. The fox measured 33 1 2 inches in length, nearly fully grown.
Winners announced at the new business ae Winners Announced tion and Bar owned by Herbert Albrecht and bert Pavlicek. Prize winners include Jerry Migl 10 gallons gasoline Adolph Migl 5 quarts oil Adolph Castro 5 quarts oil and Dennis F Berckenhoff 1 case soda water. The store sits across from the American Legion Home in the northern part of town.
The Home Demonstration agent in Hallettsville announces an advanced sewing class starting this month in Lavaca County. Dates and locations will be set once community interest is tallied. Interested residents should notify the home demonstration agent's office.
Culp Krueger announces bid for a second term in the Texas Senate Fifteenth District thanking supporters Evelyn and Day and promising continued attention to district and state needs. He notes his office in El Campo and invites continued public service.
District Director of Internal Revenue in Austin reminds gasoline wholesalers and jobbers of the January 15 1960 deadline for filing floor stocks tax returns and paying the tax on gasoline. The new law raises the federal tax from 3 to 4 cents per gallon and adds a 1 cent floor stocks tax on gasoline held for sale as of October 1 1959.
Not Getting Younger in Utica describes the marriage of Ethel Davis, 80, and William Odell, 88, performed Tuesday at the home for aged men and couples. Odell remarks that neither of them was getting any younger.
Funeral services for Henry W. Doell 71 were held in Yoakum with Rev. J C A Pfinninger officiating. Doell a World War I veteran and ten year Yoakum justice of the peace died January 4 after three months at Veterans Hospital Marlin. He lived in Yoakum 45 years and was a blacksmith, Lutheran, and American Legion member. Survivors include his wife foster daughter two brothers two sisters and several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers were Mancell Mylius Donnelly Dvorak Finch Thiele.
Philip Nieto, employee at Jalufka Service Station, lost the first joint of his left middle finger while inspecting a generator. A car owner started the motor while Nieto’s hand was near the fan belt, causing a laceration that required amputation at Wagner Hospital.
Lavaca County domino championship to be held Sunday January 17 at 9 in the Recreation Hall Hallettsville. Knights of Columbus sponsor open to Texas residents with two-person teams and a 2.50 entry per player. Proceeds aid the Sacred Heart School Athletic Fund. stew dinner served noon with kitchen co chairs and helpers listed.
Taxpayers making quarterly payments on individual estimated Federal income tax should score Friday, January 15 on their calendars. Howard G. Hall, Administrative Officer of Internal Revenue Service at Victoria, Texas, said today. January 15 is the last day to pay the final installment on the estimated tax for 1959. Also, it's the deadline to amend a prior declaration of estimated tax to avoid possible penalties for under-estimation.
The carat weight system traces to the seed of the carob tree from the Mediterranean region. This origin is cited by the World Book Encyclopedia.
Farmers have until Friday January 15 to file an estimated Federal income tax return for 1959 unless they plan a final return by February 15. Howard G. Hall of the Internal Revenue Service in Victoria notes the option to file an estimated return and pay by April 15, or file final and pay full tax by February 15 if not.
The Star Theatre presents Al Capone on Sunday January 17 with Rod Steiger in the title role. Also featuring Fay Spain Marvyn Vye and James Gregory, the film traces Capone's rise to power and fall in Chicago's underworld.
Numerous flu cases reported in this area affect children and adults. Most patients require physician prescribed antibiotics for recovery. Symptoms include fever headaches and muscle aches. Seek medical advice if symptoms persist to prevent complications.
The Lavaca County Farm Bureau will again have William Gerum of Shiner Texas in the office Tuesdays through Saturdays except Sat Jan 23 8:00 A M to 12:00 N and 1:00 P M to 5:00 P M beginning Friday Jan 15 through February 15 1960. Mr Gerum will fill out Income Tax Forms for the Farm Bureau membership as he has been doing in the past.
Ada Cummings 37 says she will give away her 2 day old son to a childless couple who rented a house to her and her jobless husband. The remark was made in South Shields England after months of housing troubles.
Hundreds of Hermann Sons members and guests attended the District 10 11 installation at the VFW Hall in Moulton on Sunday January 10. Officers for seven South Central Texas lodges were installed by Fritz Schilo with local and regional officials speaking on fraternalism history and youth activities. A drill team performed a dance routine followed by a lunch and dancing as Simper Brothers and Patek Orchestra provided music. The next installation is set for Turner Hall in January 1961 hosted by Hochheim Lodge.
The Tri County Babe Ruth League plans a Jan 18 meeting at 7 30 PM in Weimar city hall to organize the 1960 league. Officers will be elected and old and new business discussed. 1959 divisions include East, Central, and West with teams from Sealy Katy Rosenberg Columbus Garwood La Grange Weimar Flatonia Hallettsville Moulton Cuero Gonzales.
E W Patteson, Gonzales County Attorney for nine years, announces candidacy for District Attorney of the 25th Judicial District of Texas. The district includes Colorado Guadalupe Gonzales and Lavaca counties. Patteson, 41, from a pioneer family, lists his education at Southwest Texas State Teachers College Baylor and Texas universities and notes his nine years as a criminal prosecutor. He emphasizes his experience in investigations and trials and seeks voter support for the district’s top prosecutor role.
Knoxville, Tenn. Mrs. Nellie Smith, 51, in a divorce suit says her husband James, 56, insisted their dog Tippy Joe sleep in their bed. She says two years ago he ordered her from the bed and she has slept in a separate room since.
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