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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1951
Page
1
Lavaca County voters will choose on Saturday July 14 1951 whether to approve a 30 cent ad valorem tax levy to fund rural roads and flood control. The levy replaces the existing tax and would stay in effect only if approved by voters with homestead exemptions up to 3000 dollars.
Applications for school transfers must be made before August 31. A jet can depart New York at 12:00 noon and arrive in California at 12:00 noon the same day. Governor Dewey travels to the Far East for reasons undisclosed. One thousand U.S. Boy Scouts and leaders plan to attend the 7th World Jamboree in Austria August 3 to 13, sailing from New York July 14. Approximately 15,000 Scouts from many nations will attend.
Miss Margaret Truman daughter of the president has returned from a lengthy Europe trip. She did not sing abroad but is expected to resume new concert work soon. Voters go to polls on July 14 to decide the ad valorem tax diversion. The chamber of commerce backs the proposal noting it is a tax shift not a new levy. A $3,000 homestead exemption remains untaxed.
Moulton Eaglettes beat Yoakum 6 to 2 at Yoakum last Friday night. Totsie Biehunko led with four singles, while Roselyn Kotzebue added a single double and a triple. Ju anita Rothbauer added three singles and a walk as Moulton pitchers Brom and Michalec held the visitors to 16 hits.
The Moulton KC Baseball team defeated Waelder 9 to 1 behind a no hit effort by Daniel Kozelsky. Kozelsky delivered a stellar pitching performance on the Waelder diamond.
Mrs. Margaret Krejci widow of Frank Krejci died at her home in Moulton on July 4 at 11 20 AM. The Rosary was recited at Smith Funeral Home and services were held at St Josephs Church on July 6. Interment followed in the Moulton Catholic Cemetery. She was born September 8 1869 in Czechoslovakia and lived in Nickel and Shiner before moving to Moulton in 1925. Surviving are four sons and four daughters, 37 grandchildren and 36 great grandchildren. Five daughters preceded her in death.
A Gibson family reunion at Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Gibson’s home on July 4 drew relatives from West Columbia Richmond Beasley Milano San Antonio Deer Park Waelder New Braunfels and Moulton. Guests included Forrest Gibson Avcury Gibson Joyce Edwin Knox and others. A picnic style dinner was served and the day was enjoyed by all.
Rose Chilek married Marvin J. Rothbauer in a double ring ceremony June 18 at St. Anna’s Catholic Church near Yoakum. The couple will reside in Moulton where the groom works as a carpenter.
Ten men from Gonzales and Lavaca Counties left Tuesday for induction into the armed forces. Named individuals include David Jerome Michelson and Robert Johnson of Gonzales, Arno Hill, Harwood, Alphonse Emmanuel, Telvin Emmanuel, Tivin Kohlleffel, Jerome Holly of Halletts ville, Edwin Stubar of Yoakum, Victor Jungebauer, Emil Balusek of Shiner, and Robert Cummingham Schulenburg.
Andrew Petrek died at his home in Moulton on Monday July 9 after a short illness. The Rosary was recited at Smith Funeral Chapel and his funeral was held at St. Joseph's Church on Wednesday July 11. Interment followed in Moulton Catholic Cemetery. Survived by his wife Josephine and six daughters and three sons, with ten grandchildren and four great grandchildren. He was born in Austria on November 30 1875 and came to Texas in 1893. He joined the K J T and St Isador Society of Cistern.
The Moulton KC Baseball Club invites the public to a Sunday game against Jourdanton. Jourdanton is Rev John Matocha’s hometown, and the KC team aims to rebound after a previous loss.
Mr and Mrs Ed Mikulencak of Moulton announce the birth of a daughter at Dr Hugo Strieder Hospital on Thursday July 5 weighing seven pounds twelve ounces. The baby named Yvonne Eloke increases the family to one son and two daughters.
Coach Batey and Mrs. William C. Batey rejoice over the arrival of a son born in Bryan Texas on Friday July 6. The Bateys now have two girls and a boy.
Patrol Leader Jimmie Orts Assistant Calvin Haas and Scribe Larry Maresh came home after a week at Camp Tom Wooten with good reports. Junior Assistant Scoutmaster Eugene Hruska and Senior Patrol Leader Everett Hruska stayed to receive membership in the Order of the Arrow.
Supi J. W. Pyland announces July transfer days at the Moulton Post Office location to join Moulton Public Schools on June 30 and July 7 and July 14 from 1:00 to 6:00 PM. After July transfers must go through the Hallettsville County Superintendent office. All pupils from other districts must apply in July. residents of Boursville and Evergreen annexed districts need not apply.
William Lee Young of the Moulton Lions Club says Joe C. Petrek has accepted the Lions Club Softball Field managership. Those wanting to schedule games or get information should contact Mr Petrek.
Austin reports extended draft law changes to July 1 1955 with Wakefield noting 12 new provisions. Inductees now serve 24 months, registration at 18 remains, age for induction rises to 18 14, standards lowered, and IV-Fs may qualify I A. Enlistments may extend one year. overseas assignment requires four months training.
Anna Vavra age 85 11 20 died July 1 at Shiner Hospital 8 48 PM Funeral at Smith Funeral Chapel Moulton rosary July 2 8 PM services Praha Catholic Church 8 30 AM burial Praha Catholic Cemetery Rev Julius Petru pallbearers Mat Stary Jim Stary Edwin Stary Chas Tousek Alvin Pavlicek George Pospisil surviving four daughters one son two brothers 24 grandchildren 27 great grandchildren born in Czechoslovakia moved to Texas in 1910
The Moulton Eaglettes beat Gonzales Checkerettes 7 to 2 on the local diamond Thursday night. Juanita Rothbauer led with 3 singles, Roselyn Kotzebue added a single and a triple, and Totsie Biehunko had a single and a double. Astros and Knezek, Newberry, Real and Knodel had Gonzales hits, while Joyce Brom and Elsie Michalec pitched for the Eaglettes.
Mr and Mrs Rubin Anderle of Moulton report the birth of a nine pound six ounce son at Shiner Hospital on Tuesday July 3.
The Moulton Lions Club held its first meeting of the new fiscal year on Thursday evening July 5. President William Lee Young was away in College Station and J. W. Pyland opened the session. A. F. Halliburton presided for the remainder of the meeting as eighteen members attended.
The Moulton Mens' Softball Team defeated Muldoon nine 12 to 0 on the local diamond Thursday July 5. Pitcher Erwin Kouba fanned ten and walked three while catching duties went to Gene Kubicek.
Four students from Moulton and nearby areas enroll for the summer sessions at Southwest Texas State Teachers College in San Marcos. Attendees are Lydia Mae Merrem Ignac J Motal Mrs Annie Technik and Julius Technik.
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