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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1958
Page
1
Ed's Viewpoint notes July 26 as Democratic Primary Day with races across precinct, county, governor, U S Senator and State Representative. It urges every U S citizen to vote and perform duty in the election while touching on local road projects and broader world events.
Heinhold Dierschke of Lavaca County delivered the community's first 1958 bale Monday at 2 pm. The 578 pound bale was ginned free at Moulton Farmers Co-op Gin and sold for 45 cents a pound, with a $50 seed premium paid to Dierschke. The Moulton Chamber of Commerce added a $25 premium. A second Lavaca bale, 560 pounds, was later brought in by Dierschke at Beran's Gin with a premium also awarded.
R Y McAngus of Austin driving a 1957 Oldsmobile was cited for speeding 80 mph just outside the south city limits on Highway 95 by Constable Daniel Koranek. He appeared before JP Jerome Vasek and paid the fine.
Last week's farm quiz highlighted Alois Zidek Clover Honey Farm, a 140 acre tract 214 miles west of Moulton on Farm to Market Road 532. Justice of the Peace and Mrs Jerome Vasek occupy the place with their two children Leonita and Leon. The Zidek heirs settled in 1905 and built a two story home in 1917. The farm supports 40 beehives for honey, becomes work with clover, and includes Brahma Angus cattle and poultry. Leon is in FFA focusing on hogs while Mrs Vasek raises 80 pair of parakeets. The family attends St Joseph Catholic Church and is active in Knights of Columbus, KJZT and related groups.
Eighteen boys from the Moulton FFA chapter attended the 30th Annual Future Farmers of America Convention in San Antonio July 16 to 18. Attendees included Leroy Fishbeck Dennis Fishbeck Kenneth Fishbeck and others with Wm. Lee Young as advisor. The session opened on Wednesday with Harvey Michna serving as voting delegate.
Public Law 85 426 announces August 1 rate changes for First Class advertising and air mail. Second class rates adjust to 2c for two ounces plus 1c per extra ounce. Third class up to 15 ounces with 3c for first two ounces and 14c per additional ounce. Educational and Library Material classifications updated.
Pvt Daniel Jalufka, formerly of Point Comfort and employed by the Alcoa Aluminum Co, is undergoing Army basic training at Fort Carson Colorado. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Emil Jalufka of this city and began training last week Wednesday. His wife lives in Victoria.
Mrs. Paul Simcik died July 5 after an eight year illness at age 93. Funeral services were held July 7 at St. Joseph's Church Moulton with Rev. O Kalich presiding. Burial followed in Catholic Cemetery Moulton beside her husband. Pallbearers were grandsons Frankie Simcik Daniel Gast Paul Gast Victor Gast Anton Pulkrabek Jr and Anton Dornak. She leaves one son Jim Simcik of Fagle Lake and five daughters Albina Gast Gonzales Mary Pulkrabek Sr Annie Gast Willie Brosch and Ber See BURIAL page 3 col 1
Active bidding at the Flatonia weekly sale with cow and calf pairs stocker cattle and fat cattle in demand. Prices range Good Calves 26.00 29.50 Commercial Calves 24.00 26.50 Stocker Steer Calves 31.00 37.50 Fat Cows 17.50 21.00 Can ners 13.00 17.50 Heavy Bulls 20.00 22.50 Top Hogs 22.50 22.80 Packer Sows 19.00 21.50 Feeder Shoats 21.00 23.00.
Lt. Robert J. Butschek of the U S Air Force will complete training at Goodfellow AFB near San Angelo and receive military honors during graduation ceremonies in the Base Theatre on Wednesday July 23 1958 at 3 00 P M. Lt Col George K Sykes invites Mr and Mrs Henry Butschek to attend the recognition event.
A public letter from a county official to Lavaca County voters emphasizes a clean campaign and transparent records. The writer invites scrutiny of official records and asserts honesty, impartiality, and adherence to laws. The note invites readers to review qualifications and promises ongoing accessibility.
Jerome Vasek, Justice of the Peace for Precinct 6, appeals to voters to support him at the polls on Saturday July 26. He promises to continue serving the community, county and state to the best of his ability if re elected.
Anton Selzer died at his home in Fresno County California on July 4 after a long illness. A retired rancher born near Moulton he moved to California in 1923 and lived in Fresno County for 30 years. Survived by widow Mary two sons Alexander and Oscar both of Fresno two daughters Mrs Adela Will and Mrs Madeleine Bopp of Fresno a brother Adolph of San Joaquin two sisters Mrs Clara Wendel of Moulton and Mrs Ida Seifert nine grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.
The Moulton Fire Department will host Ladies Night and a supper at 8:00 PM at the VFW Hall on Wednesday July 20. Honorary members and their ladies are invited. A free dance follows the meal. Non-members may attend by notifying a department member by July 26. Admission is $1 per plate, dance included.
City of Moulton finishes topping on ten blocks of streets with a two course asphalt layer. Nelson Street gets four blocks, McKinney three, Cockrill three. Work funded by current city revenues without bonds, debt free.
Mrs Anton Bludau died after a heart attack at the E and R Variety Store Wednesday morning July 16. Services were held at Smith Funeral Home Chapel Thursday July 17 with Rev Julius Holm of Zion Lutheran Church officiating. Interment was in Moulton City Cemetery. She was 67 years 1 month and 27 days.
Mrs. Mary Wagner nee Spann dies after extended illness at the Scotts area home of her brothers and sisters. A longtime Moulton resident, she died July 19 at 12 noon, aged 87, at Smith Funeral Home. Funeral Mass held at St Joseph's Church with Father Kalich officiating. Interment: Moulton Catholic Cemetery. Pallbearers: Charlie Wagner Frank C Wagner Frank J Wagner Adolph Wagner L J Novak Frank Rosenauer.
In SP Hospital Houston August Zimmermann remains in fair condition after three weeks for heart surgery prep. Visiting relatives include Mr and Mrs Willie Hoepflo and Mrs August Zimmermann with Stanley, and Mrs Gene Biehunko of Yoakum. Sunday visitors encompassed Eugene Biehunko family and Bernice Hoepfl of here.
Funeral services for John Zidek of San Antonio were held Thursday at St. Paul Catholic Church. Interment followed in St. Fernando Cemetery. He died suddenly of a heart attack at home. Survivors include his wife a daughter Emily Kay 15 a son J. L. 17 and two sisters. He was son of the late John Zidek formerly of Moutton. Cousins Jerome Vasek Leonita Leonita Roman and Victor Zidek attended.
Andrew Velesquez of Flaton ia and Richmond was charged with disturbing the peace at the Rock Inn here Saturday night by Constable Daniel Koranek.
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