Weather and social notes from Ed's Viewpoint
Continuous rains flood land revive water springs and fill reservoirs but hinder farmers prepping fields for planting. Juvenile delinquency grows in communities with reports from nearby cities and expert views by District Judge Sarah Hughes. Seven states adopt reflective license plates valued for safety and practical uses. Labor unions push for higher wages and shorter hours amid rising unemployment and concerns that workers can be priced out of the market.
Hallettsville Teams to Visit Here February 6
Hallettsville boys and girls basketball teams will play local squads in a district clash on Thursday February 6 at 6 30 p m in the Moulton High School Gymnasium. Local fans urged to turnout and back the Bobkatz and Bobkittens as they chase wins.
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Hallettsville
Moulton High School
Bobkatz
Bobkittens
Ganado
Moulton Bobkatz
Husband Seeks Divorce and Protection in Fort Worth
Fort Worth. Erwin Luedtke, 47, a sheet metal worker, reports his wife Bernice damaged their car windows and 14 house panes, kicked him injuring his ankle, struck him with a blunt object, and smashed glass. He sued for divorce and seeks a court protection order to prevent future assaults.
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Fort Worth
Erwin Luedtke
Bernice
Fisbeck Couples Visit San Antonio Monday
Mr and Mrs Stephan Fisbeck and Mrs G G Fisbeck traveled to San Antonio for a Monday engagement or visit according to local notes.
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Stephan Fisbeck
G. G. Fisbeck
San Antonio
County Tax Assessor Reports 10 Percent Increase on 1958 Plates
The 1958 license plates go on sale February 1 with a 10 percent fee increase. To register a vehicle owners must show a Texas title and a 1957 license receipt. Reservations for specific numbers run January 27 to February 15 on a first come, first served basis, with reserved numbers available for Passenger 1B 325 to 1B 2499, Commercial Truck 2E 5550 to 2E 6049, and Farm Truck 5M 9125 to 5M 9524. Deadline to purchase licenses is March 31, 1958.
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Texas
Flatonia Woman Killed in Car Crash
Funeral services for Betty Haddock 60 of Flatonia were held in Flatonia. She was Fayette County s first 1958 traffic fatality when the car she rode in overturned on Farm Road 609 between Flatonia and LaGrange. Driver Harry Foitek, her brother, survived. She is survived by daughter Jeanne Nikel.
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Betty Haddock
Flatonia
Haddock
Fayette County
LaGrange
Harry Foitek
Calvert Iuedke
George Saegaert
Jeanne Nikel
Bobkatz Dominate District Basketball Races in Early Wins
The Moulton Bobkatz topped Ganado 59 46 and bested Weimar 45 37 in district play. The Bobkatz B team edged Weimar B 44 42 in overtime while the Bobkittens beat Ganado 64 38. The girls remain undefeated at midseason.
Bobkatz Set For Key Clash At Industrial Gym
The Moulton Bobkatz travel Friday to face Industrial in a pivotal district basketball game following Industrial’s win over Weimar. The Industrial boys boast a gymnasium winning streak since 1954 and seek to extend it, while the Bobkatz hope to rally local fans. The Bobkittens meet Industrial girls in the same district action.
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Industrial
Moulton Bobkatz
Industrial Boys
Weimar
Bobkatz
Moulton
Bobkittens
Industrial Girls
O. W. Davis Named Temporary TEC Head
O W Davis general manager of Guadalupe Valley Electric Cooperative and TEC board member has been appointed Acting General Manager of the TEC statewide association. He will serve until a permanent manager is chosen and will split time between Gonzales and Austin during the interim.
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O. W. Davis
Guadalupe Valley Electric Cooperative
Texas Electric Cooperatives, Inc
Austin
Texas
T.E.C
Davis
Elmo J. Osborne
Gonzales
State-wide Association
Flatonia Livestock Report From Regular Monday Sale
Flatonia Livestock Commission Co reports 735 cattle and 363 hogs on hand for the regular auction. The market was strong, with fat calves active and some tops above 2.50 per pound. Prices ranged from 11.00 to 27.90 for calves and 15.00 to 21.20 for top hogs, with other cattle and hog categories listed.
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Flatonia
Couple from Austin visit Broms on Sunday
Mr and Mrs Victor L Novak of Austin spent Sunday visiting with Mr and Mrs John Brom.
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Victor L. Novak
Austin
John Brom
Speeder Fined in Flatonia Highway 95 Violation
Boyce Needham of Flatonia was stopped by Constable Daniel Koranek for 60 mph in a 30 mph zone on Highway 95. He appeared before Justice Je rome Vasek on Saturday January 25 and paid the fine plus court costs.
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Boyce Needham
Flatonia
Daniel Koranek
Highway 95
Needham
Justice of the Peace
Jerome Vasek
Vanham Family Relocates to Corpus Christi
Mr and Mrs W F Vanham and daughter have moved their home to Corpus Christi last week Wednesday from the southern part of Moulton.
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W. F. Vanham
Corpus Christi
Vanhams
Moulton
W G Schilhab Celebrates Twenty Years With Shell Oil
W G Schilhab marked twenty years with Shell Oil Company at a Magnolia Inn dinner in Magnolia Arkansas. He began in 1937 at Wink Texas HQ and served in Louisiana and Arkansas, now managing Shell Drilling Production and Exploration in North Louisiana and South Arkansas. He and his wife Ethel Beran have three children Geoffrey Sandra and John Charles.
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Magnolia Inn
Magnolia
Arkansas
W. G. Schilhab
F. A. Schurtz
Lake Charles
Walt
Shell Oil Company
Wink
Texas
Gibson
White Castle
Houma
Farmerville
Louisiana
Trict
Shell
South Arkansas
Schulenburg
Freyburg
John Schulhach
Ile
Schulenburg High School
Draughons College
San Antonio
Bridgeport Machine & Supply Company
Wichita
Kansas
Ethel Stella Beran
Chas. EB. Beran
Moulton
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Geoffrey
Farmerville High School
Sandra
John Charles
J C Petrek 40 Dies in Houston VA Hospital
Jerome C Petrek died in the Houston VA Hospital Monday morning January 27 following a long illness He was born November 9 1917 in the Cistern community and lived in Moulton Caldwell and Rock Inn before serving as a bus driver The obituary notes his World War II service with the 36th Division and military funeral services with American Legion and VFW involvement Surviving are his wife Pauline and three step children plus six sisters and two brothers The funeral was held January 29 at Smith Funeral Home and St Josephs Catholic Church with interment in Moulton Catholic Cemetery
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Jerome C. Petrek
Houston
Petrek
Andrew Petrek
Moulton
National Guard
36Th Division
Freeport
Caldwell
Pauline Moore
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
Bernard Goebels
Moulton Catholic
American Legion
VFW
Smith Funeral Chapel
Pauline Petrek
Wayne Moore
Hawaii
Evelyn
David Moore
Frances Breitschopf
Flatonia
Johnnie Kubenka
Richard Boehm
Roy Kotzebue
Lee Jar
Real Love for a Child and Its Place by Judge Hughes
Judge Sarah T. Hughes argues real love for children centers on belonging guidance and emotional security rather than material possession or indulgence. She cites custody cases and a recalled soldier’s sense of home as examples, stressing parental rules and limits as essential guide-posts for youth.
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Texas
Sarah T. Hughes
Dallas
United States
Europe
Asia
Patsy
Germany
Jury awards 3100 dollars to Hanson in milk injury case
A 10th District Court jury awarded Jacquliine Hanson 3100 damages after a store employee dropped a six pound bottle of milk from a cooler injuring her foot. Hanson had sought 8000 dollars for injuries at J Weingarten Inc in Galveston.
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10Th District
Jacquliine Hanson
Moulton Farm Bureau Meeting Scheduled Tonight
The Moulton Farm Bureau will hold its meeting tonight at the VFW Hall starting at 7 30. All members are urged to attend this important meeting.
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Moulton Farm Bureau
VFW Hall
Mrs. John Welfl Returns Home After Hospital Stay
Mrs. John Welfl returned home Monday after nearly four weeks in Holmes Memorial Hospital Gonzales due to pneumonia. She is feeling much better.
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John Welfl
Holmes Memorial Hospital
Gonzales
Welfl
Correction of gang fight location near Emil Jalufka residence
The Eagle corrects last week report on a local gang fight. The affray began on Highway 95 near the Emil Jalufka residence, not in front of Pundt's Cafe as previously stated.
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the Eagle
Pundt
Highway 95
Emil Jalufka
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Tokyo
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TEC
Flatonia Livestock Comin. Co. Report
Speeder
Corpus
J. C. Petrek
Galveston
J. Weingarten, Inc
Texas IN Review
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Rattlesnake Hunters Association
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