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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1958
Page
1
The Babe Ruth League expands into Tri County under parental efforts to curb delinquency. Community groups urge support for March of Dimes and remind voters to pay poll taxes by January 31. Ezra Benson warns farm subsidies may shrink and unemployment could rise, with 186 layoffs at Corpus Christi Naval Base among 4000 city workers.
In a Yoakum City Hall session last week, representatives from Gonzales Moulton Flatonia Hallettsville and Yoakum agreed to dissolve Guadalupe Valley Ruth League and join the Tri County Babe Ruth League with headquarters at Weimar. The sixteen team league will absorb members from the former group and consider a Senior Teenage setup in Victoria for ages 15 to 16. “Pictured left to right” captions note local officials and players.
Houston Pfc. DeLaney to ward Ryan son of Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Ryan 1704 White Oak died Friday January 3 in a Seoul Korea military hospital. He was 24 and had been in Korea since September 6. Enlisted ten months ago attached to the signal corps. Died of a lung abscess complicated by pneumonia. He wrote his mother after Christmas about a bad cold. A graduate of St. Thomas High School and studied at St. Thomas University three and a half years. He sought to join the Christian Brothers order but left to teach at Marian High School before enlisting. Survived by parents a sister Violet Bernardine Ryan and two brothers W. B. Ryan Jr. and Richard Ryan. Funeral services were held See FUNERAL page 7 col 6.
In Friday action the Moulton Bobkatz beat Louise 41 35 and the Bobkittens topped Louise 63 52 with the girls margin 22 12 13 and 16 to 12 5 19 16. Tuesday they defeated Bloomington 55 44 while the girls won 49 24. The Moulton B team beat Bloomington 22 19 and the Weimar and Moulton squads share first in district. Local girls now ride a 22 game win streak and boys a 23 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Four local boys and two from Flatonia were charged after a gang quarrel on Highway 95 within Moulton city limits on a Saturday night. The brawl began at Pundt's Cafe and moved to near the Emil Jaluska residence. Deputies Kortwig and Koranek made the arrests. three defendants paid fines in JP court on January 20. the fourth appears soon.
Constable Daniel Koranek charged a colored man with speeding within Moulton city limits. The defendant appeared before JP Jerome Vasek and paid the fine including court costs.
Heavy rains reduced run at Flatonia Livestock Commission Co with 359 cattle and 168 hogs. Market stronger for all cattle with top hogs 20.00 to 20.30, sows up to 20.00. Good fat calf demand remains high and price ranges listed for calves cows bulls hogs.
Anyone wishing to file claim for retirement survivor or disability benefits under the Social Security Act or with questions should contact Erven L. Fisher at City Hall in Shiner Monday January 27.
The PTA of Moulton will convene in the school lunchroom at 7:30 p.m. to review the Texas Grass Roots Study led by Senators Hale and Aiken. Superintendent J. W. Pyland explains the purpose and potential legislation affecting schools. Local figures Donald Bunting and Bill Meyer attended Lavaca County group meeting January 13, which formed committees for a countywide survey.
Zion Lutheran Church invites members to sixteen home fireside meetings starting Monday night. Stewardship Committee organized the event to foster fellowship and discuss church life and work. Four lay speaker teams are preparing talks and will cover four meetings each. See MEETINGS page 2, col. 2.
Melvin Tousek sustained a painful finger injury while delivering Eagle mail bags at the local Post Office last week. A large splinter from the door pierced his left fingernail, requiring nail removal at William's Clinic in Shiner for treatment.
Charges of aggravated assault with negligence filed in Colorado County Court against Henry Lillie of Alleyton after a head-on collision near Alleyton involving his pickup and the Patalik car. Henry Lillie and his son Donnie were hospitalized with multiple injuries. the Patalik party also suffered fractures and facial wounds.
Frank Cinadr, previously at the VA Hospital in Houston since before Christmas, is now spending time in Houlton and is feeling quite well.
Dr Frank F Heger M D died suddenly at his home in San Antonio Sunday January 19 at 420 am age 59 formerly of Moulton he studied and practiced medicine in the area his clinic was in the northern part of town He was member of St Josephs Society Knights of Columbus Dremmering Lodge 32 Order of Hermann Sons Catholic Physicians Guild and American Medical Association Funeral services scheduled Tuesday January 21 at Zizek Kearns Funeral Home Chapel 930 am and 100 pm at St Johns Catholic Church San Antonio See DR HEGER page 6 col 5
The annual March of Dimes Drive in town starts Wednesday January 29 at 6 20 PM with mothers canvassing residential areas. The siren will blast at 6 30 PM to mark start time and residents are urged to keep porch lights on and stay home to answer doors. Rural drive by Moulton Farr Bureau, others visit business districts. Local groups include Lutheran Ladies VFW Auxiliary American Legion Auxiliary St Josephs Altar Society Lions Club and various civic organizations.
January 31 1958 is the deadline for reporting cash wages paid in 1957 to farm employees Howard Hall administrative officer of the Victoria Internal Revenue Service stated today Farm operators or farm owners who paid as much as 150 in cash wages to any farm worker in their employ during 1957 must file an employer s tax and information return for such farm employees They must also report See DEADLINE page 7, col 4
The week end brought cold and wet weather with total rainfall from .70 to an inch. A norther arrived Monday, lowering temperatures after rain began Sunday afternoon. Flooding ran along Olear Creek and water covered the Waelder Moulton FM road Monday morning from heavy rains Saturday into Sunday.
A community concerns over soil bank cotton acre enrollments. Despite a temporary ban on soil bank applications, local firms urge careful consideration to avoid harming future cotton allotments and provoking foreign competition. See SOIL BANK page 2.
Marvin Cernik formerly of Moulton earned a master of education in agricultural education at Texas A&M University January 18 commencement.
Ganado boys and girls basketball teams host Moulton Bobkatz and Bobkit tens Friday night at 6 30 in district play. The next Tuesday January 28 they travel to Weimar for another district game. the boys’ game is decisive as both teams share first place.
Notice from Lavaca County Sheriff appeals to residents to stop dumping trash and dead animals on public roads. Violators face up to 200 dollars fines and possible criminal charges. all county peace officers cooperate with enforcement efforts.
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