Community urges buying at home to sustain town prosperity
Residents of Moulton favor a homegrown prosperity plan arguing dollars kept locally support community. They advise buying only needed items after verifying local merchants can supply them at savings, and note newspapers remain a strong advertising medium. FBI Director Hoover echoes vigilance for liberty amid threats from within and abroad. International trade fairs showcase U S style supermarkets drawing foreign interest and potential global adoption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FBI
J. Edgar Hoover
Barcelona
Spain
Queen Elizabeth
Great Britain
Local man stabbed to death after barroom brawl
Calvin V. Brooks colored was stabbed to death Sunday night at his father's southeast of Barta's Store after a fight at the Rainbow Inn involving his brother and sister Ruth Ella Alexander. A 5-inch knife severed an artery in Brooks's right arm. he died about fifty minutes later. Ruth Alexander, 32, jailed on murder charges. The case goes before the Hallette Grand Jury next term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvin V. Brooks
F. T. Barta
Eire
Ruth Ella Alexander
Here
Rainbow Inn
Joe Brooks
Sam Kelly
Waelder
Hallettsville
Brooks
Sheriff's Department
Stallettsville
Win
Kortwig
R. Bk. Moorehead
Flatonia
Reeves Reelected Local Legion Commander At Regular Meeting
The local American Legion Post held its regular meeting on Wednesday night July 1. Bill S. Reeves was reelected as Commander. Other officers elected include 1st Vice Commander Constable Daniel Koranek and 2nd Vice Commander Louis T. Fishbeck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Legion
Julius Gertner
Frank Wagner Sr
Zat Johnson
Woodrow Joost
Harry Meyer
George Migl
Oscar Hohiman
Henry Gold
Johnnie Lee Culak
Robert Hass
New Legion Home
Lavaca Farm Bureau Names New Office Hours Change
Lavaca Farm Bureau announces updated office hours starting Monday July 13 1959. The office will be open Mondays from 1 PM to 4 PM and Tuesdays through Saturdays from 8 AM to 12 Noon and 1 PM to 4 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lavaca Farm Bureau
Farm Bureau
Great Southern Life Reaches 1 Billion in Force on Golden Anniversary
Great Southern Life Insurance Co. announced from its Houston home office that the Golden Anniversary milestone of 1 billion dollars in life insurance in force was reached on June 25. President Pat M. Greenwood confirmed the achievement, noting the company has added over 43 million since the start of the year and issued its millionth policy in February. The firm operates in nine states including Texas Hawaii Arizona Alabama Oklahoma Louisiana Arkansas New Mexico and California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Biehunko, Jr
Moulon
Great Tien Life Insurance Company
Houston
Great Southern
Great Southerns
Pat M. Greenwood
Hawaii
Texas
Arizona
Alabama
Oklahoma
Louisiana
Arkansas
New Mexico
California
Goedecke Cotton Firm To Hold Open House Sunday
Otto Goedecke Inc cotton merchant firm in Hallettsville Texas dedicates new offices and laboratory this weekend. Open House Sunday from 2 00 PM to 5 00 PM with staff in attendance for locals to view the enlarged headquarters and learn about the firm’s global operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goedecke Cotton Firm
Otto Goedecke, Inc
Hallettsville
Texas
Sleep Disturbed by Passing Train Narrows Escape
Sparta Wis Arthur Shaffer 51 drank beers and lay between the rails of the Chicago and North Western Railway. A freight train passed over 20 cars before the crew could stop. Shaffer crawled out with head cuts and said I would have been all right if I had not looked up as it passed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sparta
Wis
Arthur Shaffer
Chicago and North Western Railway
Shaffer
Victor Mikkleson
Minor two-car collision near St Joseph Church
On Friday evening July 10 around 2 o clock a 1953 Oldsmobile and a 1946 Mercury were in a minor crash just north of St Joseph Catholic Church. Frank Albrecht driving the Mercury was leaving a driveway when Alton Brunkenhoefer hit the Albrecht car at the right fender. Mercury damage about 50 dollars and Olds damage about 90 dollars. Constable Daniel Koranek investigated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph Catholic
Frank Albrecht
Mercury
Alton Brunkenhoefer
Gonzales
Olds
Daniel Koranek
Auto Store in Granger Destroyed by Fire
The Western Auto Associate Store in Granger was gutted by a Thursday night fire that destroyed all contents. Owner Robert Koudelka, son of Frank and Mrs. Koudelka, suspects defective wiring as the cause. losses are partially insured.
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Granger Thur
Western Auto
Granger
Robert Koudelka
Moulton
Frank Koudelka
Farmer's Gasoline Tax Refund May Now Be Filed
Farmers may obtain a refund of the federal excise tax on gasoline used for farming in the year ending June 30 1959. Claims at 3 cents per gallon may be filed on Form 2240 after June 30 and before October 1 1959. Forms and instructions available from Internal Revenue Offices or county agricultural agents.
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WR. L. Phinney
Internal Revenue
Austin
Annie Hajek 76 laid to rest in Scotts community
Mrs Annie Hajek 76 of the Scotts community died at her home Sunday July 5 after a six week illness Her birth in Czechoslovakia was December 25 1882 She came to this country as a youth Funeral arrangements were announced on page 6 column 6
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Hajek
Scotts
Hajek
Frank Maehac
Czechoslovakia
Mrs Kasper Cinadr Interred in Moulton Parish Cemetery
Mrs Kasper Cinadr of Route 1 Moulton died July 10 at Wagner Hospital in Shiner at age 74 6 18. Born December 24 1885 in Praha Fayette County she married Kasper Cinadr in 1911. Funeral services were July 13 at Buffington Funeral Home and Witting Catholic Church with interment at Moulton Catholic Cemetery. Survivors include husband Kasper and son George and four daughters. Pallbearers listed.
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Kaper
Mary) Cinadr
Rt. 1
Moulton
Wagner Hospital
Shiner
Joseph and
Josephine Kolar Kubicek
Praha
Fayette County
Buffington Funeral Home
Rud. Kubicek
Wallis
Edmund
Julius Kubicek
Laddie Kubicek
Houston
Val
Annie) Kozelsky
San Angelo
Joe
Tillie) Pavlas
Louis Kubicek
Frank Hofner
Damages Reported In Electrical Storm Here
An electrical storm Saturday at 7 30 p m damaged the roof of Edgar Raab's house and his TV set eight miles southeast of town. Lightning killed a horse in the Raab pasture and Charlie Kolar reportedly lost a cow. About an inch of rain fell locally with more in surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar Raab
Raeks
Charlie Kolar
World’s youngest tractor driver claims three year old status
Three year old Keith Rolling says he can start and stop a tractor, shift gears, and drive it. He demonstrates control by moving the machine in forward and reverse, drawing attention as a pint size operator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy
Keith Rolling
Wasp Sting Triggers Dump Truck Flip Near Moulton
A Dodge dump truck loaded with sandrock flipped onto its left side on the Moulton Novohrad rural road on Monday at 2 30 pm. Driver Adolph Bartos of Moulton escaped uninjured after a wasp entered the cab and caused him to lose control near the Lee Berckenhoff farm southeast of town. Constable Daniel Koranek investigated reporting heavy damage to the truck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton-Novohrad
Adolph Bartos
Moulton
Adolph
Lee Berckenhoff
Daniel Koranek
Mrs Larry Barta Stricken by Polio in San Angelo
Mrs. Larry Barta of San Angelo mother of two children remains in a San Angelo hospital since last Saturday with polio. She had received all three Salk vaccine shots, which is cited as aiding her recovery. Visitors included Mr and Mrs Charles Michalec and children of Hallettsville, and Mrs Frank Michalec and Mrs Bohumil Barta of Moulton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Barta
San Angelo
Barta
Frank Michalee Jr
Charles Michalec
Hallettsville
Frank Michalec
Bohumil Barta
Moulton
Moulton Fire Department Ladies Night July 25 Supper
The Moulton Fire Department hosts Ladies Night and supper at 8 PM at the VFW Hall on Saturday July 25. Honorary members and their ladies invited, followed by a free dance. Attendees must notify a member by Tuesday July 21. Admission is 1.00 per person.
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Moulton Fire Department
VFW
Edward Gillar Graduates From Commonwealth College of Sciences
Edward J. Gillar son of Mr and Mrs Bob Gillar of Route 1 Moulton graduated from Commonwealth College of Sciences Houston Texas in embalming and funeral directing He was cited for contributions to his college and class and served as entertainment committee chairman Eta Chapter Phi Sigma Eta Honor Fraternity and a active class member He will join Hilliey Mortuary staff in Bryan Texas after vacation and duties in Houston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward J. Gillar
Bob Gillar
Rt. 1
Moulton
Commonwealth College of Sciences
Houston
Texas
Riverside Methodist Church of
Gillar
Eta
Phi Sigma Eta Honor Fraternity
Constable’s Car Damaged In Street Mishap
Constable Daniel Koranek attempted to stop a car on the wrong side of Front Street when his squad car struck the rear of a 1956 Oldsmobile driven by Laddie Matus of Orange Grove. The constable’s right fender and headlight were damaged while the Olds had minor rear damage.
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Daniel Koranek
Laddie Matus
Orange Grove
Front St
Constable
Olds
Lavaca County to Consolidate Rural Voting Precincts
Lavaca County Commissioners Court plans to consolidate rural voting precincts including Charlottenburg East Shiner Novohrad Oak Grove Moulton Williamsburg and Breslau Hallettsville to streamline local voting. County Judge Gus J Strauss noted improved roads ease travel and that Shell Oil objections over oil property taxes reflect broader county tax issues while the tax rate remains at 75 cents per 100 valuation. Four constitutional amendments appear on next year’s state election ballot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lavaca County
Strauss
Shell Oil Company
Cas Strauss
Hermann Sons Regular Meeting Set for July 16
The Moulton Hermann Sons Lodge No. 59 will hold a regular meeting at the VEW Hall Thursday night July 16 starting at 8:30. All members are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton Hermann Sons Lodge No. 59
Vew Hall
Lavaca Farm Bureau Queen's Contest at VFW Hall
The Lavaca County Farm Bureau will hold its 1959 Queen Contest at the VFW Hall on Wednesday July 22 at 8 00 p m followed by a free dance. Contestants must be 16 to 22 with Farm Bureau family ties. entry deadline is Monday July 20. The county winner enters the district queen contest, then the state convention for an all expense paid trip. A large crowd is expected and the public is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lavaca Farm Bureau
VFW Hall
Lavaca
Texas Farm and Ranch
The
Farm Bureau
VFW
Mystery Farm Identified in Dickson Community Photo Quiz
The July edition of The Moulton Eagle identifies the Rudolph Janisch farm in Dickson community as the mystery farm. Jim Filipp of Shiner wins two Star Theatre tickets for correctly naming the farm.
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Rudolph Janisch
Dickson
Moulton Eagle
Here
Star Theatre
Jim Filipp
Shiner
Janisch
Corpus Christi
Eldon
Farm Safety Week Urged By La Vaca County Leader
Lavaca County Farm Bureau President M. E. Jacobs urges farmers and ranchers to observe Farm Safety Week proclaimed by President Eisenhower and Governor Daniel. He notes farming causes the highest work accident toll and calls for community groups to promote accident prevention education across churches clubs and neighborhoods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Jacobs
Lavaca County
Jacobs
Lavaca
Moulton Farm Bureau Meeting Set for July 23
Moulton Farm Bureau will hold a meeting at the VFW Hall Thursday July 23 at 8 30 p m Dr Boening Yoakum veterinarian will explain the control and the new law on brucellosis Refreshments will be served
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton Farm Bureau
VFW Hall
Boening
Yoakum Veternarian
Mikulenka's July Clearance Sale Opens in Hallettsville
Mikulenka's store in Hallettsville launches its annual July clearance with two for one offers. Manager George Bucek says 1959 prices remain as low or lower than 1958, and all merchandise is new not carried over from prior years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mikulenka
Hallettsville
George Bucek
Bucek
Local Knights of Columbus Install New Officers
At a July 8 meeting of the Knights of Columbus the local council installed new officers led by Grand Knight Charles Luksovsky. District Deputy Henry J. Fietsam assisted along with Adolf Seidenberger and Alvin Boehm from the Shiner council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Columbus
Henry J. Fietsam
Adolf Seidenberger
Alvin Boehm
Shiner Council
Local Bar Owner Undergoes Eye Surgery
Mr. Jim Novosad, owner of a Hallettsville bar and cafe, had eye surgery at Renger Hospital last week. The operation was performed by Dr. Yueans of Columbus and he remained hospitalized for two days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Novosad
Renger
Dr. Yueans of
Columbus
Two-Story Breitkruetz Homestead Destroyed by Fire
A large two story Breitkruetz homestead near Wied North of town burned after midnight Saturday. The unoccupied building held little furniture and was possibly struck by lightning during an 8 pm electrical storm. Shiner firefighters could not control the blaze as Mr. Breitkruetz reported hail and three inches of rain earlier that night. The exact cause remains under investigation with partial loss noted.
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Breitkruetz
Walter Breitkruetz
Tribune
Wied
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E. V
Negress
Calvis Brooks
Jim Sustr
Oak Grove
Ruth Alexander
Reeves
Comdr
Great Southern Life Insurance Co
Kasper Cinadr
Wasp
S. Angelo
Edw. Gillar
Science College
Novohrad
Hermann Sons
St. Joseph Catholic Church
Sophie Darilek
Eddie Kokas
Shiner Dine Inn
F. Bureau
Moulton F. Bureau
H'ville
Chas. Luksovsky
Bernard Goebel
Charles Luksovsky
Willie Hoxy Fl
Kane
Eugene Ki Jci
Benjamin Kieshers
William Novosad
Edward A. Darilek
Emil Jalulka
Elo Pavlicek
Marvin Jasek
August Eilert
A. J. Breitschopf
Edwin Darilek
William Meyer
Alfons J. Vana
Renger Hospital
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