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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1959
Page
1
Local firemen showcased efficient firefighting saving a home from destruction. The volunteer department relies on public contributions for truck and equipment costs. Civic groups plan a March of Dimes drive next week stressing polio and other paralytic diseases, urging donations.
Constable Daniel Korand reports B B pellet fire at Moulton Elementary School damaging windows and nearby homes. He warns strict prosecution for anyone using firearms within city limits and states violators will have names published in the newspaper.
Mr. and Mrs. Emil Jalufka returned home Tuesday after visiting Aniston Alabama with their son Private Daniel Jalufka who is stationed at Fort McClelland Army Base there.
A Friday morning blaze gutted the second story of the Papacek residence on North Street near the high school. Firefighters limited the damage to upper floors, with water soaking furnishings below, while nearby homes faced evacuation risk and a neighboring fire department stood by in case of spread.
Plans for the annual March of Dimes Drive are ready to begin Wednesday January 28 at 6 30 PM with mothers canvassing the residential area The fire siren will sound at 6 50 PM to signal start Citizens are urged to leave porch lights on and stay at home during the hour to aid canvassing Rural area drive is handled by the Moulton Farm Bureau while civic groups assist residential canvassing Local Lions Club members will cover business establishments Participating groups include Lutheran Ladies Organization VFW Auxiliary American Legion Auxiliary St Josephs Altar Society
Flatonia Livestock Commission reports prices steady to higher for 618 cattle and 455 hogs. Light steer calves sold around 40.25, top hogs 17.40, calves 26.50 to 29.50, stocker calves 31 to 38, good heavy cows 18 to 21, canner cows 14 to 18, heavy bulls 22 to 24, light bulls 21 to 23, packer sows 13.50 to 15.00.
Cadet Dennis Bernard Barborak son of Victor J Barborak is appointed Cadet Private First Class in the Army ROTC Brigade at the University of Texas He is a sophomore and radio television major in the Military Police branch and is a Hallettsville High School graduate who was active in football baseball H club and ranked fifth in his class.
Guadalupe Valley Volunteer Firemen and Fire Marshals Association officers met with local Fire Department leaders at Pundt's Cafe to finalize arrangements for the spring convention set for April 12 in town.
Porfirio Torres, a 39 year old epileptic from Kendalia, was charged with murder after he killed his mother, Francisca Torres, at about 2 a m and slept until 7 a m before telling his sister. The head was severed and an axe lay nearby. Sister Elton F Hoag reported the family tension prior to the incident.
The Lavaca County Farm Bureau invites all farmers to a Cotton Meeting at the Moulton Catholic Gym on Friday January 30 at 730 p.m. The Cotton Committee brings Farm Management Specialist C. H. Bates and a State A S C Office member plus the county agent to compare Plan A and Plan B. The session will run about two hours and cover merits of both plans for planning the cotton program.
The Moulton Fire Department asks the public to refrain from calling neighboring departments for aid in a fire unless authorized by the Chiefs or any officer of the local Fire Department. The notice aims to prevent miscommunication during emergencies and ensure proper coordination.
The Theo Wenske farm located 14 miles east of Moulton was correctly identified by Mrs. Emil Muchistein of Moulton, earning two free Star Theatre tickets. The 8742 acre farm was bought from Joe Etlinger in March 1951 and is now run by Hubert Wenske and family with corn, cotton, chickens, hogs and cattle. The operation uses a Farmall C tractor and is part of St. Joseph Catholic Church and VFW community life.
The Moulton Bobkittens rallied to beat the Louise Hornets 63-56 on January 16 at Louise gym. Latrecia Wachtendorf and teammates led scoring while Dot Wenske and others anchored defense. Earlier Louise topped Bobkittens 56-52, giving Louise a district win while Bobkatz lost their first district game. The Bobkatz then fell to Bloomington 66-37 on January 20, as Moulton dominated on Bloomington court. Friday the Katz and Kittens travel to Ganado at 6 50 p m with fans urged to attend.
Barbara Kupietz a 20 year old mother of two remains in extremely critical condition after seven hours in a frozen wreck with her husband who died Sunday night. Their car left a Wisconsin highway and fell into a ditch in subzero air about 15 degrees below zero.
Commander Bill Reeves details the planned Legion Home on Highway 95 in northeastern Moulton. The design emphasizes public convenience with an eight foot entrance, rest rooms, a 40 by 60 foot hall, a wooden stage, an oval bar, a 20 by 30 foot kitchen, and a ladies lounge and meeting room with planned patio access.
Mrs. Joe Vanham departed Monday for a weeklong visit with friends in Honolulu Hawaii.
State Senator Culp Krueger declares he will vigorously oppose any tampering with the farm to market road program or the 100 percent tax refund to non highway users. He warns the Governor's stop gap plan would harm his agricultural district and urges readers to share views during the legislative session.
Lavaca County commissioners raise salaries for several county employees and six precinct officers at the January 12 meeting. Justice of the Peace Oscar Shoemake moves from 1980 to 2160 yearly. Constable of Precinct 1 William Renger from 1680 to 1860. Justices Jim Chotenovsky and Jerome Vasek and Constables Louis Kurtz and Daniel Koranek each rise to 1320 yearly. County officials see no salary increases.
A Social Security Office representative from Victoria will be at Shiner City Hall at 9 am on Monday January 26 to assist with retirement survivor and disability benefit claims and answer questions about the program.
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