VFW Auxiliary Promotes Local First Aid Program
Ed's Viewpoint notes the VFW Auxiliary plans a community first aid program pending local interest. It argues first aid knowledge benefits victims and calls for active participation to ensure success.
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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1958
Page
1
Ed's Viewpoint notes the VFW Auxiliary plans a community first aid program pending local interest. It argues first aid knowledge benefits victims and calls for active participation to ensure success.
Mr. Harry Wagner remains a patient at SP Hospital in Houston since June 30. He is doing much better now. His wife, who had stayed at the hospital with him, returned home Sunday.
A group of Moulton merchants held a Thanksgiving dinner at the Old Opera House above Kotzebue Drug Store in 1910 or thereabout. The event featured a turkey dinner with champagne and included notable attendees such as Dr. Frank Guenter, Victor Fehrenkamp, Constant Rehmet, and several others.
In the Geier Merrem Post No 392 American Legion monthly meeting Bill Reeves was elected Post Commander for 1959 with Daniel Koranek and Henry Jasek named 1st and 2nd Vice Commanders respectively. The group outlined plans for the annual Legion Picnic set for Sunday August 10 at the VFW Hall with committees preparing meals entertainment and other events.
Mr and Mrs Dennis Wagner and Mr and Mrs Nolan Wagner visited Mr Harry Wagner at SP Hospital in Houston on Sunday.
Mr T J Halliburton of Waelder, brother of Alton Halliburton of this city, suffered serious injuries when the car they rode in was wrecked near Luling on Sunday July 6. Sherman Crozier of Waelder, also riding, was fatally injured. Halliburton was treated at Luling Hospital with three broken ribs, broken legs and internal injuries. condition improved and he was expected to return home soon.
At about 10 30 Monday morning a 1946 Chevrolet driven by Joe Edward Darilek collided with a 1950 Chevrolet driven by Bill Hohlt Jr at the West First and South First intersection near Richard Kuehn s residence and Farmers Co op Gin Mill and Feed Co Emma Fehrenkamp was a passenger in the Fehrenkamp car and the impact spun the Darilek vehicle 78 feet The Darilek car sustained about 600 in damage and the Fehrenkamp car about 375 Deputy Sheriff Wm Kortwig investigated and the aftermath photos show damaged tools and spare tire from the Darilek car.
The VEW Auxiliary discussed adding a community First Aid program at its last meeting. If enough residents show interest, the plan will move forward. With no local physician in Moulton, knowing first aid could save lives. Interested individuals should contact Mrs. Herbert Albrecht or Mrs. Henry Malinek.
A Social Security Office representative from Victoria will visit Shiner City Hall at 9 AM on Monday July 21. Residents may file retirement survivor or disability claims and receive program guidance from the official.
The 82 acre Elo Mraz farm in the Dickson community near the former Dickson school was identified in a photo quiz. It is now occupied by Mrs Anna Culak and was purchased by Elo and Mrs Mraz from the Culaks in 1950. The farm was settled in 1904 by the Culaks and includes 12 to 13 acres of cotton.
Robert Earl Hughes 32 died last week in his trailer beside Bremen Community Hospital after uremia. He weighed 1041 pounds and stood 6 feet tall with a 40 inch upper arm circumference. He traveled with a carnival and could not be moved to a hospital bed. Embalming was done on his trailer bed. funeral plans were not yet finalized.
Benjamin Darilek Rudy Simper and Charles Luksovsky named to the Western Division Weimar District All Star squad at a Flatonia managers meeting. Twenty players from Hallettsville Yoakum Moulton La Grange Gonzales and Flatonia were chosen for the Weimar Tournament now underway in Weimar July 15 16 17. Moose Mueller of Flatonia and Bob Wolters of Yoakum manage the All Star team. The Weimar Western Division All Stars beat Rockdale 6 to 1 in the tournament’s first round in Weimar.
Aberdeen Proving Ground Md Willie Pundt was promoted to major during Logistical Exercises at Fort Lee Virginia Colonel Clifford L Smires of the Ordinance School presented the Gold Oak Leaf. Major Pundt has led the Armament Branch since 1956 and is married to Joanne residing in Aberdeen. He is the son of Mayor and Mrs William H Pundt of Moulton.
Flatonia Moulton Shiner and Hallettsville managers met at Werner's Sporting Goods in Hallettsville last week to select Lavaca County All-Star players from four Little League teams. Marvin Kocian Johnny Simper and Delane Culak named on Lavaca All-Star team with Rudy Simper as local manager.
Tickets for the annual Stag Barbecue to aid Moulton Babe Ruth and Little League baseball go on sale with a July 23 event at the Moulton VFW Hall starting at 8:00 P M. Tickets are 1 50 and may be bought at Jalafka Service Station the Moulton Eagle or from Claude Buck Sherry. Proceeds support youth baseball. last year’s supper was a big success.
Action-packed sale at Flatonia Livestock Commission Co with 815 cattle and 359 hogs. Strong cow and calf activity with top hogs near 23.50 to 23.70 and calves 26.00 to 29.00. fat cows 17.00 to 20.00. bulls 19.00 to 23.00. Packersows 20.00 to 22.50.
The Moulton CYO girls softball team posted a 5 win 1 loss record to win the local Deanery championship. They beat Hallettsville 14 4 in a forfeit and Weimar 20 1 while losing 7 6 to St Marys in their opening game. They chase a championship playoff in San Antonio.
Lavaca County Little League All-Star team formed from Halletsville Shiner Flatonia and Moulton players causes the schedule to be discontinued. All-Star playoff games will be announced next week.
Fred Jefferson of Peach Creek was jailed in Hallettsville after failing to pay the remaining portion of his fine from a November 30 1957 cutting at the Rainbow Inn. Otis Hansford who slashed Jefferson paid his fine. Jefferson paid only part of his fine.
Rev. Victor A. Raska, longtime Catholic pastor in Flatonia since 1946, retires due to ill health. Ordained in Yoakum in 1920, he served nearly 38 years as parish priest and assistant pastor across Yoakum El Campo and Flatonia. Rev. O Kalich named his successor at Flatonia.
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