Poll tax deadline and Rayburn birthday noted
The piece urges voting ahead of a poll tax deadline and flags national and local races. It highlights Rep Sam Rayburn of Bonham as a standout figure, detailing his long service and key legislation. It also discusses rising prices and the steel wage loss from a strike, noting the long road to recovery for workers.
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Sam Rayburn
Bonham
The
of Representatives
Ing
House
Rayburn
Miraculous Escape After Two-Car Crash Near Moulton
Two-vehicle collision on January 21 two miles south of Moulton at Highway 59 and a side road left no serious injuries. A 1950 Ford coach driven by Velma Bohl Strandtmann and a 1952 Chevrolet sedan driven by Ella Hohmann Fojtik collided. the Ford rolled onto its top, but all occupants escaped harm. Fojtik cited for failure to yield. Highway Patrolman Wilbert Horstman investigated.
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Moulton
Velma Bohl Strandtman
Della Hohmann Fojtik
Route 1
Ford
Highway 95
Chevrolet
Fojtik
Wilbert Horstman
March of Dimes Drive On in Moulton Area
The annual March of Dimes campaign starts in Moulton led by Julius Krejci. Lions Club canvasses the business district while the Farm Bureau handles rural areas. The mothers march begins February 10 with WEFW Auxiliary American Legion Auxiliary and St. Josephs Altar Society joining. The residential drive starts at 6 30 PM as the fire siren sounds.
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March OF Dimes Drive
Moulton
Julius Krejci
Lions Club
Farm Bureau
Wefw Auxiliary
American Legion Auxiliary
St. Joseph's Altar Society
Les County
Gayla
Rudie Kay
Ronald
Douglas
Ben Anthony
Zion Lutheramn Church
American Legion and Auxiliary
Boy Scout Committee
Farm & Home Development Plan
Home Demonstration
Dilworth
New Hampshire
Shiner Patient John Mladenka Suffers Siege of Flu
Mr. John Mladenka of Shiner has been a patient at Shiner Hospital since Sunday with a siege of flu. He is the father of Mrs. C. C. Orts of Moulton.
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John Mladenka
Shiner
Shiner Hospital
Mladenka
C.C. Orts
Moulton
Deadline for 1960 cotton allotment and 1961 base impacts
Farmers must use at least 75 percent of their 1960 allotment to avoid reducing 1961 bases. Acreage released to the County Committee counts as used. Final date to file for a new 1960 allotment is February 15, 1960 with release deadlines February 19. Operators choosing Choice B must notify the ASC by March 16.
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Conservation Reserve
Soil Bank
ASC
Hallettsville
Department of Agriculture
Mrs. Tom Beale Heads Local W M S
The Moulton Women s Missionary Society of Zion Lutheran Church met January 20 at 2 pm. New officers were installed: Margaret Beale president Rose Helweg vice president Ruth Windecker secretary Frank Biehunko treasurer. WMF spring rally set for April 28 at Arneckeville. Sympathy extended to Mrs Holm on her father s passing.
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Moulton
Margaret Beale
Rose Helweg
Ruth Windecker
Frank Biehunko
WMF
Arneckeville
Holm
Epitaph in Velika Hrana Obscured by Family Tableaux
A Belgrade tombstone inscription notes Zdravko Paunovic died 1953 with details of marriages. It states the stone was erected by his third wife Dolka using funds from his second wife Zivkat.
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Belgrade
Yugoslavia
Velika Hrana
Zdravko Paunovic
Smojka
Dolka
Zivkat
Constable Daniel Koranek Seeks Re-election
Lavaca County Texas constable Daniel Koranek announces candidacy for re election in Precinct 2 pending the Democratic Primary on May 7 1960 His record as precinct peace officer over four years is cited and he pledges continued service and law enforcement.
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Daniel Koranek
Lavaca County
Texas
Traving
More Support Urged At Home Games
The Moulton Bobbatz and Bobkittens, undefeated in District play, are set for two home games in the local gym on February 5 and 8. The piece urges public support for the young teams, praising their skill and sportsmanship and noting low spectator turnout.
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Moulton Bobbatz
Bobkittens
Eugene Martinez Sentenced to Seven Years for Theft
Eugene Martinez pleaded guilty in Gonzales district court to felony theft and received a seven year term in the state penitentiary. He stole a 1954 Chevrolet owned by Mrs John Welff of Moulton, a Holmes Hospital nurse, with the vehicle found wrecked near Fresno California in December after the November 11 theft.
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Eugene Martinez
Gonzales
Martinez
John Welff
Moulton
Holmes Hospital
Welff
Fresno
California
Lavaca County Little League elects leaders at Pundt's Cafe
The Lavaca County Little League met at Pundt's Cafe on Wednesday night January 20 to discuss the league comprising Hallettsville Shiner Flatonia and Moulton. Charles Luksovsky was elected president and Stephan Fisbock secretary.
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Lavaca County
Little League
Pundt
Hallettsville
Shiner
Flatonia
Moulton
Charles Luksovsky
Stephan Fisbeck
Legion and Auxiliary Post Meeting Rescheduled
Notice announces Geier Merrem Post and Auxiliary reschedule monthly meeting to Wednesday February 10 due to the International Harvester Farm Show at the American Legion Home on February 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Geier- Merrem
Office practical joker loses teeth in dental visit
Dallas W C Jack, famed as a harmless joker, had all his teeth pulled by a dentist. Coworkers sent him a gag assortment of peanut brittle corn chips corn on the cob salted peanuts chewing tobacco toothpicks and sandpaper labeled gum massage tissues as a roguish farewell.
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Dallas
W. C. Jack
Mystery Farm Identified West Of Moulton In Contest
Rudolph Braeuer farm five and a half miles west of Moulton correctly identified by Wm J Hohmann who wins two free Star Theatre passes. The 103 acre farm, formerly Geisheidel, has seen many improvements since 1947 and is home to a large family and diverse livestock including 1300 broilers annually.
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Rudolph Braeuer
Rudolph Braecuer
Moulton
Wm. J. Hohmann
Star Theatre
Ray Geisheidel
Braeuer
Local C of C Sets 1960 Holidays
The Moulton Chamber of Commerce approves 1960 holidays to observe: Good Friday at 12 Noon, April 15. Independence Day on Monday July 4. Labor Day on Monday September 5. Veterans Day November 11. Thanksgiving Friday November 24. Christmas Day on Monday December 26. New Year’s Day Monday January 2, 1961.
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Moulton
Bobkittens and Bobkatz Lead District Play Rally
The Moulton Bobkittens swept Ganado girls 84 51 to stretch their district streak. Bobkatz beat Canado Indians 66 51 as Katz team mates Jaroszewski Vasek Darilek Luksovsky Rainer Strandtman contributed. Both squads visit Industrial Friday and Tidehaven on Tuesday.
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Bobkittens
Bobkatz
Tidehaven
Moulton Bobkittens
Ganado Girls
Kittens
Weimar
Johnnie's Egg House Opening Announces Winners
Johnnie E. Kubenka proclaimed the opening of Johnnie's Egg House a success. The first prize went to Dr. A. A. Warlick who received $2.50 cash. Other prizes included Mrs. Frank Koudelka Clothes Basket, Henry Kresta Waste Basket, Jacob Tousch Jr Deep Freeze paper, and Chas Kristynik 1 set of Files.
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Johnnie E. Kubenka
Johnnie's Egg House
A. A. Warlick
Frank Koudelka
Henry Kresta
Jacob Tousch, Jr
Chas, Kristynik
OCBA Urges Farmers to Plant or Release Excess Cotton Acreage
The Old Cotton Belt Association led by Wm. F. Hofman of La Grange urges cotton farmers to plant full allotments or release excess acreage to county ASC committees. It cites 1959 data showing 4 600 released acres yielding about 3 000 bales and $450 000 for the county, and urges reviews of acreage structure at ASC offices.
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OCBA
la Grange
Old Cotton Belt Association
Wm. F. Hofman
ASC
Flatonia Livestock Market Report Highlights Strong Hog Prices
The Flatonia Livestock Commission Co report notes very active trading across all classes with top hogs reaching up to 14.30. Consigned were 700 cattle and 340 hogs as stocker cattle and registered Hereford bulls were emphasized and prices ranged from calves at 19 to 27 dollars to heavy bulls at 21.50 to 23.00.
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Flatonia Livestock Commission Co
Local Senior Class Sets Bake Sale at City Office
The senior class of Moulton High School sponsors a bake sale at the City Office this Saturday from 9 00 a m to 12 Noon. Homemade bread cakes pies kolaches noodles and other goodies will fill weekend menus. Stop by for pastry selections.
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Moulton High School
Hospital Returns For Mrs Reindl And Mr Tyler
Mrs. Jim Reindl returned from Youens Hospital in Weimar Sunday after major surgery and is doing fine. Mr. A H Tyler came home Friday after an 11 day confinement in Shiner hospital for a dislocated shoulder sustained while loading calves at the August Heyer farm on January 11. He is getting along nicely.
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Jim Reindl
Youens Hospital
Weimar
Reindl
A. H. Tyler
Shiner Hospital
Tyler
Heyer
Mr. Tyler
Baby James Edward Serschlaeger Returns Home
Three month old James Edward, son of Mr and Mrs Jodie Mei Serschlaeger, leaves Citizens Memorial Hospital Victoria after eight days. He and his mother, who stayed with him, are home. the infant battles hepatitis and a staff infection.
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James Edward
Jodie Meiserschlaeger
Citizens’ Memorial Hospital
Victoria
Little James
Thom pson seeks renomination in Ninth District
Congressman Clark W. Thompson of Galveston County announces filing for renomination with Democratic chairs in the 15 counties of the 9th District. Now completing his 8th term, he cites flood control, harbor work, and canal projects as proof of effective teamwork for agriculture and industry.
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Clark W. Thompson
Galveston County
Thompson
House Committee On Agriculture
9Th Congressional District
Washington
Hallettsville
Bay City
Harvesting Show At Local Legion Hall
Ishmund Kram's Garage and Schulenburg Implement Company sponsor a harvesting show at the American Legion Hall. On February 3 at 7 30 p m demonstrations on cotton and grain harvesting will be featured. A&M College Extension Service will discuss soil prep planting and cotton care for striping. Public invited.
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Ishmund Kram
Schulenburg Implement Company
The
American Legion
A. & M. College Extension Service
Pvt Charlie Hajek Receives Artillery Training at Fort Sill
Pvt Charlie Hajek son of Mr and Mrs Charlie J Hajek Route 1 Moulton is undergoing eight weeks of advanced individual artillery training at the Artillery and Missile Center Fort Sill Oklahoma. The program ends February 1 and trains him as a cannoneer in a 105 millimeter howitzer section. He enlisted last September after basic at Fort Carson Colorado and is a 1955 Waelder High School graduate.
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Fort Sill
Okla
Charlie Hajek
Charlie J. Hajek
Route 1
Moulton
Artillery and Missile Center
Hajek
Army
Fort Carson, Colo
Waelder High School
Woman Killed By Car In Unavoidable Accident in Fort Bend
Miss Shannon Imelda Wesson 30 of Houston was killed early Sunday on State Highway 288 near Arcola when she stepped into the path of a speeding car driven by Bra zoria County deputy sheriff Frank J Heiman. Heiman said he could not avoid the impact despite braking hard after a prior minor crash involving Wesson and her sister.
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Ft. Bend County
Shannon Imelda Wesson
Houston
Brazoria County
Frank J. Heiman
Arcola
Miss Wesson
Wesson
Heiman
Eightyearold Boy Fires Shotgun Through TV Screen
Lincoln Nebraska Gary Lee Townsend eight started firing at a Western on TV. He blew a 244 inch hole in the screen with his father’s shotgun. His sister and a babysitter were unharmed in the incident.
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Lincoln
Gary Lee Townsend
Hombres
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