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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1960
Page
1
The U S government assures sugar prices won't rise after cutting the Cu ban quota while urging sugar beet acreage use in Texas and nearby states. The article argues for sugar from U S farms and criticizes a federal minimum wage increase as unlikely to help low income workers amid rising prices and imports.
J. Jack Cloutier announces a new architecture office on the second floor of the Green Building in Shiner Texas. He previously served as Associate Architect with Walker and Walker in Shreveport Louisiana for seven years contributing to schools churches fire stations and Navy Air Force buildings.
A concise reflection on equality and leadership noting that birthright equality contrasts with later rise to leadership roles. The saying implies merit or circumstance elevates some above others as they mature.
The Moulton American Legion elected officers for the coming year at the Legion Home on July 10. Commander Louis T. Fishbeck led a slate including 1st Vice Commander Claude Sherry and 2nd Vice Commander Dan Koranek with other posts filled by James Koncaba William Miculka Fr J Wagner Chas Luksovsky Rudie Brauer and Zat Johnson. The Auxiliary named Elizabeth Raab president with officers Mrs Daniel Koraneck 1st vice president Mrs Rudie Brauer 2nd vice president Mrs Leander Mueller secretary Mrs James Koncaba treasurer Mrs Woodrow Joost chaplain and Set-of-Arms. Installations set for the next regular meeting following a barbecue dinner.
James R. Bryan takes over as Scoutmaster of Mol ton Boy Scout Troop No 221 after Jim Kubicek’s resignation on July 5. Bryan, a retired Army sergeant and former assistant scoutmaster since last September, will lead the troop with Henry Malinek as assistant. The troop aims to grow into one of the Capitol Area Council’s best units.
In Fretjus France a court allowed Irene Jo dard to wed her dead fiancé Andre Capra a ruling beyond earlier wartime allowances. Capra died in the Mal pas s et dam disaster last November and Irene expects a child by him as she testified.
Albuquerque police report a 41-year-old man stood outside a drive-in with a mouth full of pine needles and was described as obviously drunk. Authorities arrested him following the complainant about someone eating the evergreens.
Miss Bonnie Lilert, a Brackenridge Hospital School of Nursing student, was among fifteen preclinical students awarded caps at a capping ceremony in the School of Nursing Auditorium in Austin. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Clifton H Bilert of this city who attended.
Mrs. Joe Zapalac 68 11 9 died June 27 at home in Schulenburg after a two and a half year illness. Funeral June 29 at Schwenke Garten Chapel and 9 30 at St Mary's High Hill with burial in St Mary's Cemetery High Hill. Survivors include her husband two daughters a son sister three grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Allen Vana and Johnnie Culak named to the Babe Ruth Western Division All Star squad for playoffs at El Campo July 28 29 30. Cuero western division meeting July 8 selected players and alternates with Harold Kocian and Harvey Pohler attending. finals set for Columbus July 22 with Hallettsville Western Champs facing Schulenburg.
Farmers and ranchers can claim a refund of the Federal excise tax on gasoline used for farming during the year ending June 30 1960. Claims must be filed on Form 2240 by September 30 1960 with forms and instructions available from Internal Revenue Offices or the county agricultural agent. Keep records to verify claim accuracy, cautions R L Phinney District Director.
Governor Price Daniel proclaims July 24 to 30 as Farm Safety Week in Texas. National Farm Safety Week is also designated by the President. The aim is to reduce farm accidents through safety education and community participation, noting agriculture’s economic importance and the high cost of accidents.
The St Josephs Altar Society sponsors a homemade Ice Cream Social with cookies at St Josephs Auditorium this Sunday July 1 starting at 5 36 PM. Other entertainment is included in the evening program. Everyone is invited.
Sweet potatoes may join the growing list of instant foods. Instant sweet potato flakes that can be prepared in 60 seconds are now being tested by the United States Department of Agriculture.
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary R Neitzler 75 died at her home five miles north of Electra Texas at 8 35 p m last Friday were held at James B Totten and Son Funeral Home with Rev E H Coburn officiating Burial was in the new Electra Cemetery Born in Lavaca County she had lived in the Electra area 53 years and was a former Moultonite Survivors include her husband Frank three daughters Miss Clara Neitzler Miss Elizabeth Neitzler of Electra and Mrs Johanna Tittle of Richmond California four sisters Mrs Theresa Antrich of Moulton Mrs Anton Schaeffer of Shiver Texas and Mrs Jannie Schaeffer and Mrs Anna Horelica both of Houston and two grand children
Local VFW members attended District 24 Council at the Victoria VFW Home on Sunday July 10. Dist 24 Commander James Eddleman led the session at 2 30 p m with Texas VFW Commander Victor Afflerbach as guest. He spoke on 1960 61 membership quotas including Moulton's 175 members. The meeting closed with a prayer by the District Chaplain.
The article explains the Earth bulges at the equator and centrifugal force lowers weight there. A person who weighs 200 pounds at the poles would weigh about 199 pounds at the equator due to gravity being slightly reduced.
A 1959 field report describes the cotton bollworm pest life cycle from eggs to larvae that burrow into bolls, reducing yields. It notes Sevin, a carbamate insecticide, as highly effective against hard to kill bollworms when applied as spray or dust, including those inside bolls.
Tommy Marchall of Yoakum was ticketed by Constable Daniel Koranek in Moulton for running a stop sign and speeding. He pleaded guilty before Justice of the Peace Jerome Vaskek on July 11 and paid the fine and court costs.
Moulton Babe Ruths defeated Yoakum 8 to 4 on Thursday July 7. Pitcher Robert Etlinger allowed one hit in the first innings. Marvin Kocian closed with one hit, four walks and nine strikeouts in the last four frames. Johnny Culak and Allen Haas added doubles as Moulton posted a 4 6 season record while Hallettsville leads the league standings.
Mrs Frank Hanslik Jr formerly at Santa Rosa Hospital in San Antonio was moved to the Gonzales Warm Springs Foundation Center for continued treatment.
Flatonia Livestock Commission Co reports 981 cattle and 400 hogs consigned with a very active market. Hog prices peaked at 18.30 per hundred. sows and shoats up about three dollars. Bulls strongest in months and calves with calves sold well. Prices ranged: Good calves 24–27, standard 21–24, utility 17–21, culls 17, cutter cows 13–16, canners 10–13, heavy bulls 18–20.90, light bulls 16–19, top hogs 17.75–18.30, feeder shoats 13–15.
Ford Motor Co. announced four additional plants will shut Monday due to production bottlenecks caused by the strike at its Walton Hills Stamping plant. The closures raise the number idled to about 20,000 workers since the stoppage began last Wednesday.
Kerrville Texas Lions Clubs converted a summer camp for crippled children into an adult blind training center. Since its start, 163 blind Texans aged 16 to 60 have learned self care, use of a white cane, finances, Braille and daily skills under director Frank Robertson. The center operates September to May with a 10 member staff, half of whom are blind, before returning to the two week crippled children program in summer.
A zoo guard found an abandoned new born baby outside a lion s cage in Cairo. A message pinned to the baby s wrappers quoted the mother saying animals are kinder than men.
Maurice E. Owen of the Victoria Social Security Office advises benef iciaries to promptly report address changes to ensure timely monthly checks. One in five families relocate yearly, many of whom receive benefits. Use pre addressed cards or send name social security number new address by mail or in person. calls not accepted.
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