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Newspaper

Moulton Eagle

Location

Moulton, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 19, 1957

Page

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Open House for New Doctor James Mott Draws Local Interest

Ed's Viewpoint welcomes Dr. James B. Mott who began practice here this week and will host an Open House Sunday afternoon at the Mott Medical and Surgical Clinic. The city highlights mercury lamp installations, street paving, and modernization efforts achieved without tax increases. A local civic group bands with organizations to fund raise for the Little Boys' Baseball League, needing more contributions to hit a total.

James B. Mott Mott Mott Medical & Surgical Clinic Dr. Mott Little Boys

Stag B B Q Ticket Deadline Nears

July 21 is the deadline to buy tickets for the Stag Barbecue at the VFW Hall on Wednesday July 24. Tickets available at Jaluska's Service Station Jerry's Barber Shop or through Moulton Civic Group members. Proceeds aid the Moulton Little League and Ruth League.

VFW Jaluska Jerry's Moulton Knights of Columbus Lions Club American Legion Chamber of Commerce and Farm Bureau

Return to Camp After Leave for Pvt Louis Hohmann Jr

Pvt Louis Hohmann Jr has completed eight weeks of basic training at Fort Lewis Washington and returns from a 14 day furlough to resume duty at Fort Lewis. He visited his mother Mrs Edna Hohmann and relatives during the leave.

Pvt Louis Hohmann, Jr Fort Lewis Washington Edna Hohmann Ft. Lewis, Washington

New Residents Move to Moulton from Houston

Mr and Mrs Jim Kubicek Jr have moved from Houston to Moulton where he will work at the City Meat Market. Mr and Mrs Daniel Bohuslav also relocate to Moulton after buying a brick home from Ed Kolar on Highway 95 and Daniel works at Bohuslav Feed Mill in Komensky.

Jim Kubicek Jr Houston Moulton Kubicek Daniel Bohuslav Ed. Kolar Highway 95 Daniel Bohuslav Komensky

Open House At Mott's Medical & Surgical Clinic

The Mott's Medical & Surgical Clinic invites the public to an open house on Sunday July 21 from 3 to 5 PM. Located south of town on Highway 95 the clinic formerly Burt's Medical & Surgical Clinic recently reopened under Dr Mott who has been in town a week and aims to meet the Moulton community.

Mott

Mott Clinic Daily Hours With Thursday Closure

Dr. Mott announces weekly hours from 8 30 a m to 12 noon and 2 p m to 5 30 p m on all weekdays except Thursday afternoons when the clinic is closed.

Mrs. Mary Reindl Laid To Rest In Local Rite

Mrs. Mary Reindl a longtime local resident died July 9 at Renger Hospital Hallettsville aged 79. Funeral services were held July 11 at Smith Funeral Home Chapel and St Joseph Catholic Church with Rev Raska officiating. Interment in Moulton Catholic Cemetery. Survived by son Rudolph J Reindl of Bellaire two daughters Lillie Demel of Houston and Elena Reindl of here two grandchildren Jeanette Reindl and Johnnie Matt Demel and brother John Nachlinger of Cleveland Ohio.

Mary Reindl Renger Hallettsville Smith Funeral Home St. Joseph Catholic Church Raska Moulton Catholic Cemetery Anton Pulkrabek Jim Simcik Jim Reindi Willie Brosch W. H. Etlinger Theo Wenske Catholic Church Christian Mothers Society Rudolph J. Reindl Bellaire Lillie Demel Houston Elenora Reindl Here Jeanette Reindl Johnnie Matt Demel John Nachlinger Cleveland Ohio

Local FFA Members to Attend State Convention in Fort Worth

Ernest Kubenka and George Branecky of the local FFA, with advisor Mr. W L Young, head to Fort Worth for the State Convention July 17 to 19. They will receive Lone Star Farmer degrees along with Joe Dari lek and Waymn Boethel. Events include a Stock Yards Area tour, Chuck Wagon Supper and Fun Night, and a Lone Star Farmer Banquet at Will Rogers Coliseum.

Ernest Kubenka George Branecky FFA W. L. Young Fort Worth Ernest George Moulton Lone Star Farmers State Future Farmers Association Joe Darilek Waymn Boethel North Fort Worth

Local KCs Install Officers at Moulton Council Meeting

Moulton Council No 3244 installed new officers on July 10 with District Deputy Edwin E Darilek presenting the positions. Grand Knight Alfons Vana Deputy Grand Knight E J Hans Chancellor Johnny Ma resh Recorder Frankie J Darilek Financial Secretary Edward A Darilek Treasurer Willie Simper Jr Advocate Jerome Vasek Warden Emil Jaluska Inside Guard James Svatek Outside Guard Theo Wenske Trustees Edwin E Darilek E A Oehl Frank Kouba Father John Matocha attended and spoke. A chicken stew followed the meeting.

Moulton Council No. 3244 Edwin E. Darilek Alfons Vana E. J. Hans Johnny Maresh Frankie J. Darilek Edward A. Darilek Willie Simper, Jr Jerome Vasek Emil Jaluska James Svatek Theo Wenske E. A. Oehl Frank Kouba St. Joseph's Church John Matocha

Lavaca All-Star picks three Little Leaguers for Gonzales tourney

Allan Vana Marvin Kocian and Johny Simper named to Lavaca County Little League All-Star roster for the Gonzales tournament Monday July 29 with 8 00 p m game time. Participants include Lavaca County Yoakum Gonzales Seguin Lockhart and Luling. Managers coaches Jack Lindsey and Lloyd Skelton of Hallettsville. Four practice sessions scheduled including Tuesday night.

Allan Vana Marvin Kocian Johny Simper Lavaca County Gonzales Lavaca County All-Stars Yoakum Seguin Lockhart Luling Jack Lindsey Lloyd Skelton Hallettsville

Deadline Extended For Legion Baby Review Entries

The American Legion Baby Review photo deadline is extended from July 20 to August 1 to allow more time for mothers to enter their children for the contest at the Moulton Legion picnic at VFW Hall on August 11. On July 20 photos will still be published in the Eagle as they arrive. Send photos and applications to Baby Review Chairman Bill Reeves in Moulton.

American Legion Moulton American Legion Moulton Vfw Hall Eagle Bill Reeves Moulton

Moulton Little Leaguers Lose Heart Breaker

Moulton fell 7 to 6 to Hallettsville in Hallettsville last Friday. Moulton led 6-3 through the third inning but Hallettsville rallied with a three run fourth and added a run in the sixth to win. Hons allowed 12 hits with 6 strikeouts and 2 walks. Lindsey pitched four innings for Hallettsville with two hits and nine strikeouts. Shirley closed with no hits and three strikeouts.

Moulton Hallettsville Hons Lindsey Shirley

Mrs J F Michalec Buried Here Saturday

Mrs John F Michalec died at her home near here on July 11 at 8 30 a m after a heart ailment She was 73 years 7 months and 8 days Funeral services were held July 13 at 8 45 a m at Smith Funeral Home Chapel and at St Joseph Catholic Church Interment followed in St Joseph Cemetery Survivors include her husband John F Michalec five sons Steve Julius John George and Frank of here two sisters Mrs Charles Stavinoha and Mrs Albert Machart and one son Slavik who died June 21 1933 Also two sisters and three brothers named in the obituary

John F Frances) Michalec Smith Funeral Home St. Joseph Catholic Church Father Raska St. Joseph Christian Mothers Society John F. Michalec Charles Mary)Stavinoha Albert Lillie) Machart Here Steve Julius Shiner John George Frank Slavik

Seven Local Men Initiated Into Knights of Columbus

Forty one Catholic men joined the Knights of Columbus in Shiner on Sunday July 7. Seven local men, Samuel E. Barta Joe A. Vana Daniel L. Kocian Marvin J. Jasek Ammie J. Holub Julius J. Simper and Wilburt D. Roznovsky were received into the Moulton Council.

K. of C Order of the Knights of Columbus Shiner Order Moulton Samuel E. Barta Joe A. Vana Daniel L. Kocian Marvin J. Jasek Ammie J. Holub Julius J. Simper and Wilburt D. Roznovsky

Speeding Charge Resolved in Luling on July Saturday

Melvin E. Malone of Luling was cited for speeding 45 mph in a 30 mph zone by Constable Daniel Koranek on More Avenue Saturday July 13. He appeared before Justice A. J. Darilek and paid the fine plus court costs.

Melvin E. Malone Luling Daniel Koranek More Avenue Malone Justice of the Peace A. J. Darilek

Five Local Babe Ruth Leaguers On All Star Team

In the Guadalupe Valley Babe Ruth League five Moulton boys were named on the All Star team Franklin Pesek Richard Orts Alvin Kocian Benjamin Dari lek and Rudy Simper Jr The All Star Team will play Conroe at Bryan tonight July 18 in a playoff game The local team has built an outstanding season record and is tied for first with Yoakum No 1 in the league

Guadalupe Valley Moulton Franklin Pesek Richard Orts Alvin Kocian Benjamin Darilek Rudy Simper Bryan Conroe Yoakum

Kotzebue Drug Store Gets New Oak Floor

The Kotzebue Drug Store is having a new oak floor laid this week. Brom Bros., local building contractors, undertake the project which matches oak flooring used in several recent town buildings.

Kotzebue Drug Store Kotzebue Brom Bros

Lavaca Cotton Week Sets Fashions in Cotton Shows

Lavaca County observes Cotton Week July 21 to 27 with three Lavaca Co Farm Bureau Fashion in Cotton shows in Shiner Moulton and Hallettsville on July 23 26 and 27. Miss Eleanor Kucera 1957 FB Queen will reign. wardrobes come from participants' own cotton outfits.

Lavaca County Lavaca Co. Farm Bureau Shiner, Moulton Hallettsville Eleanor Kucera Lavaca Co National Cotton Council Lavaca

Vets Office Closure Notice July to August 1957

Emil J. Polasek Veterans County Service Officer informs veterans and dependents that the Hallettsville office will close from July 22 1957 through August 3 1957. Regular service resumes Monday August 5 1957 following the usual schedule.

Hallettsville Emil J. Polasek Veterans County Service

5000 Homeless Babies Face Death After Iran Earthquake

Iran’s Caspian Sea earthquake regions face a humanitarian crisis as Health Ministry officials warn more than five thousand babies are at risk of dying. Many have lost their mothers or lack adequate nourishment amid the disaster.

Tehran Iran Caspain Health Ministry

Automobile Discovered At Bottom Of Ellenberger Park Pool

Park officials found a 1950 Crosley car in the deep end of the Ellenberger Park pool. The vehicle had no license plate or owner's certificate, and authorities retrieved it during a routine pool inspection.

Indianapolis Crosley Ellenberger Park Pool

Unnamed relatives and pallbearers noted in obituary

The obituary lists pallbearers as her grandsons Julius and George Stavi noha Alvin Ste Ma chart Edwin and Charles Mi chalec, noting they preceded her in death.

Thers Julius George Stavinoha Alvin Ste Machart Edwin Charles ¥ Michalec

Final Rites Read For Jos. Stary Sr

Josef Stary Sr died at home on Friday July 12 at 3 30 pm aged 76 years 10 months 18 days after a 13 year illness and four years in a wheelchair He was born in Czechoslovakia came to the United States at 15 and lived on a farm before moving to Moulton He married Mary Rebecek on October 30 1905 at St Josephs Church Funeral services were held July 15 at Smith Funeral Home Chapel and St Joseph Catholic Church Interment was in Moulton Catholic Cemetery Surviving wife two sons six daughters 16 grandchildren two sisters and one brother Pallbearers listed.

Josef Stary Mr. Stary Mike and Theresa Stary Czechoslovakia Here Mary Rebecek St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Joseph Hudecek Stary KJT Lodge Smith Funeral Home St. Joseph Catholic Church Raska Moulton Catholic Moulton Joe el Campo Anton M Annie Tousek Shiner Mary Hlozek Bessie Clouhy Emily Wagner Helen Fojtik Elenora Fojtik Frank Kramerbauer Elizabeth Stary Kerrville Anton Stary Frank Stary Alvin Clouhy Edwin Hlozek Julius Brosch Steve Kubicek Jimmie and Anton Stary, Jr

Husband Drowns While Reaching for Fishing Pole at Lake Houston

Irene Henrichs recalls frantic scene as Johnnie A. Henrichs, 37, drowns eight feet from shore while trying to retrieve a cane pole. Fred Goss pulled the body from the water on a second dive. Henrichs, a Houston Transit bus driver since 1944, died after appearing to struggle in shallow lake water. The service is set for July 15 at Smith Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Moulton City. Survivors include his wife and three children Edna Mae 13 Gary 11 and Eileen 9 mother sisters and brothers in Texas.

Houston Lake Houston Irene Henrichs Johnnie A. Henrichs Exeter St Henrichs Johnnie Wied Witting Irene Blaschke Edna Mae Gary Eileen Anthonia Henrichs Joe Kloesel Moulton Willie Lowe Hallettsville Marvin Sylvester Texas Max Here Leroy Ray and Emil Henrichs, Jr Howard Loewe Lieter Albrecht Erwin Krueger Fred Mueller

Obituary: Joe J. Rembs 1886 197?

Joe J. Rembs 71 died at Wagner Hospital Shiner. Funeral at Buffington Home and Requiem High Mass at Shiner Catholic Church. Burial in Shiner Catholic Cemetery. Survived by children Pauline Lehman and Christina Stulting, four grandchildren.

Buffington Shiner Shiner Catholic Church Joe J. Rembs Route 3 Wagner Hospital John J. Hanacek Shiner Catholic Cemetery Walter Chancey Hall Earl Jasper Irvy Kuhen Herbert Albrecht

Wife Who Shot Mate Asks For Divorce

A 38 year old woman, who married the same man three times, filed for divorce last Thursday. Her husband George E Peyton is hospitalized in Houston at Jefferson Davis Hospital with four gunshot wounds. She says she shot him after he beat her and their 3 year old son last month. No charges were filed. The couple had remarried for the third time in March 1953 citing that they were still in love.

George E. Peyton Jefferson Davis Hospital Houston

Gun Discharge Accident Shocks San Antonio Home

Horace Plummer said a noise like a 12 gauge blast followed as he opened a closet in his San Antonio home. The gun discharged accidentally while he lifted it from the closet and hit a bedroom wall.

Horace Plummer San Antonio

Modern Appliances Big Clearance Sale in Hallettsville

Modern Appliances Inc of Hallettsville announces a giant clearance sale now on with many items offered at low prices. The store will stay open Monday evenings until 7:30 PM to accommodate shoppers.

Mod. Appliances, Inc Hallettsville Modern Appliances, Inc Modern Appliances

Election Damage Suit Ends Against Texas Press Assn

The $36,300 damage suit by C. T. Johnson of Austin against the Texas Press Association its general manager Vernon T Sanford and Lt. Gov. Ben Ramsey ended Friday. District Judge J Harris Gardner ruled there was no genuine issue of material fact and Johnson did not wish to appear, claiming Ramsey campaign ads were not reported in its accounting. Ramsey testified he had no involvement with the ad campaign.

Texas Press Ass'n Vernon T. Sanford Ben Ramsey C. T. Johnson Austin 53Rd J. Harris Gardner Johnson

Drozd Resumes Teaching Role in Hallettsville High

Mr and Mrs Gilbert Drozd moved to Hallettsville as he joins the high school teaching staff. He has completed six years of teaching duty at the local public high school.

Gilbert Drozd Hallettsville Drozd

Also Mentioned on This Page

Courts of Justice Mott’s Medical & Surgical Clinic Kcs Legion Baby Moulton Aba Vann C Simper Ss Blahuta Oveee Hons P Sedlar Kocian Etlinger J. Culak D. Culak Hallettsville Lindsey P Renger Smolik C Strauss Cf Shirley Sf Chovanetz Mikulenka 2 Janak Rf McNabb AL . Was J. F. Michalec Babe Ruth Lavaca Farm Bureau Department of Agriculture Jos. Stary, Sr Johnnie Henrichs Julius Holm Moulton City Cemetery Mr. Rembs Praha Sophie Rothbauer Henry Lehman Christian Rembs Henry Pauline) Lehman Near Thomas Christina) Stulting Mate H’ville
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