Moulton Lions Bulb Sale for Crippled Children's Camp
The Moulton Lions Club plans a house to house light bulb sale to raise funds for local charitable work. Proceeds support sight conservation and glasses for needy children plus Camp Kerrville programs for crippled children. sales run June 6 to June 11 with 1.50 per 6 bulks.
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Moulton Lions
Lion's Club
Jocal Club
Moulton Club
Algeria
Texas Lions Camp
Kerrville
More Contributions Needed For Local Rural Fire Truck
Citizens in the Moulton area have given generously toward the Rural Fire Truck drive but more funds are needed to install the water tank attachment. The local Fire Department aims to finish the truck installations soon to ready the vehicle for emergencies. contributions are urged to support this cause.
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Moulton
Peterek's Gonzales Store Offers Big Appreciation Sale
Peterek's Rainbo Super Market owner Willie Peterek announces a store wide Appreciation Sale from today through Saturday June 4. The event features 50,000 Ace Gift Stamps awarded with no obligation, plus a large two page ad listing numerous special sale items across the 3 days.
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Willie Peterek
Peterek
Rainbo
Gonzales
Pentecost Special at Zion Lutheran Celebrates Jubilee Year
The Zion Lutheran Church marks Pentecost with the Year of Jubilee observing the Lutheran merger of 1960. Pastor Julius F. Holm announces the event involving 4891 congregations and a 1961 Pentecost climax. A vesper at 8:00 p.m. will present the 1960 Confirmation Class for examination before the congregation.
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Zion Lutheran Church
American Lutheran Church
Julius F. Holm
Evangelical Lutheran Church
United Evangelical Lutheran Church
Yoakum Tom Tom Kiddie Parade Invite
Special invitation for children up to age twelve in Moulton and nearby to join the Yoakum Tom Tom Kiddie Parade on Saturday June 11 at 5 p m. Fantasty theme for tiny floats. Floats built on dollies or wagons with sponsor name on back. Boy scouts will push or pull. Contact Mrs. Arno Pfuhl or the Yoakum Chamber of Commerce for details.
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Moulton
Arno Pfuhl
The
Yoakum Chamber of Commerce
Lavaca County Red Cross Opens Beginner Swimming Classes
The Lavaca County Red Cross Chapter offers four class sessions taught by Donald Driscoll at Hallettsville and Sulphur Park pools. First sessions ran May 31 at Hallettsville and June 1 at Sulphur Park with daily 8 AM to noon instruction.
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Lavaca County
Red Cross
Donald Driscoll
Lavaca Co
Hallettsville
Sulphur Park
Shiner
Moulton
Moulton Farm Bureau Meets In Regular Session
Moulton Farm Bureau members held a regular meeting April 28 with a chicken stew supper before an 8:00 p m session led by President Kram. The county directors report was read, $21.41 was collected for the Cancer Drive, and Benson spoke on the Crop Insurance Plan. The group favored advertising in the Farm Bureau News for a doctor for Moulton and discussed a July 2 dance sponsored by the local Bureau.
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Moulton Farm Bureau
Kram
Mr. Benson
The
Farm Bureau
Farm Bureau News
Moulton
Woman from Williamston Sets Record With Triplets
Viola Rogers Brown, 31, may have set a state birth record after delivering triplets Monday night. A hospital reported the trio are living and well. Since 1946 Brown has borne 20 children, eight surviving, including quintuplets, quadrupets, two sets of twins, and multiple triplets. She is separated from her husband.
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Williamston
N. C
Viola Rogers Brown
Guadalupe Valley EC to hold annual meeting in Gonzales
The Guadalupe Valley Electric Co op plans its 21st annual meeting at Apache Ball Stadium Gonzales on June 9 with 1500 expected attendees. A 6 pm registration features Milton Dietert Band. business session at 8 pm includes director elections and 1959 reports. Tom Reavley of Austin will speak.
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GVED
Gonzales
Guadalupe Valley Elect Co-op
Apache Fo
Sesio
Milton Dietert
Guadalupe County
GVEC
Booster Caravans To Appear Here For Local Events
The Yoakum Tom-Tom Booster Caravan visits Moulton Saturday June 4 at 1 30 for the Tom Tom Celebration. A Hallettsville caravan arrives Friday June 10 at about 4 45 PM for the State High School Championship Rodeo. Booster parties provide music and entertainment inviting local attendance. The Tom-Tom Celebration runs June 8 to 12 and the Hallettsville Rodeo June 15 to 18.
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Moulton
Hallettsville
Komensky School 8th Grade Graduation Honors
The Komensky School held its 8th grade graduation Friday May 20 with the Pro cessional March, Father O'Shaughnessy giving the invocation, and Supt. W A Eilers presenting diplomas to eight graduates including Carolyn Pesech and James Vasek. Migl orchestra provided the class song and dance.
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Komensky School
Father O'Shaughnessy
Moulton
Carolyn Pelech
Richard Kresta Jr
Julius Kalisek Jr
Joycelyn Pesek
Doris Ann Barta
Migl Orchestra
James Vasek
W. A. Eilers
Carolyn Pesech
Evelyn Faltisek
Ignac Faltisek
Henry Kalich
Jo Anne Pavlicek
Linda Jean Barta
David Gene Pavlicek
Franklin Fishbeck
Betty Jean Tupa
O’shaughnessy
Mig
Flatonia Livestock Report Shows Active Week and Strong Calves
Flatonia Livestock Commission Co reports a busy week with strong demand. Consignments included 807 cattle 295 hogs 32 sheep and 4 horses with calves and cow and calf pairs fetching solid prices. Hog market rose slightly and buyers from near and far placed good orders.
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Flatonia Livestock Commission Company
Aoe
ECTI
Gonzales
Soil Testing Fee Raised for Lab in College Station
Soil test fees rise to 2.00 per sample effective September 1 1960 due to higher operating costs at the Soil Testing Laboratory in College Station. County Agricultural Agent Jack Lindsey said the increase comes from director John E Hutchison of the Texas Agricultural Extension Service. Despite the higher price, soil analysis remains the cheapest method to determine fertilizer needs and guide profitable lime and fertilizer programs.
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College Station
Jack Lindsey
John E. Hutchison
Texas Agricultural Extension Service
Patsy Hons Chosen Duchess for Tom Tom Celebration
Miss Patsy Hons daughter of Mr and Mrs Eddie Hons was chosen as Duchess to the Tom Tom Celebration in Yoakum scheduled for June 8-12 The event opens with the Queen's Coronation on June 8 followed by the annual parade on June 9 The Duchess is sponsored by the Moulton Chamber of Commerce.
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Patsy Hons
Eddie Hons
Yoakum
The
Moulton Chamber of Commerce
Christian Mothers Mark Golden Jubilee Celebration
The Christian Mothers Society of Moulton will observe its Golden Jubilee on Sunday June 5 at 2:00 PM in the Moulton St. Josephs School Gym. Lunch will be served, a quilt will be awarded, and handmade articles will be on display. The public is invited.
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Lion
Christian Mothers Society of
Moulton
Moulton St. Joseph's School
Hallettsville
Sacred Heart Catholic Parish
George Machart
Local Graduates Earn Degrees From Southwest Texas State and Houston
Lanny Viasak grandson of Mrs. Anton Svoboda of this city earned a BS from Southwest Texas State College in San Marcos on Sunday. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Vlasak of Corpus Christi. L. R. Brueggemann of Pasadena earned a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Houston on Saturday. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Rud. Brueggemann of Moulton. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Lee Jarosek and L. A. and Mrs. Rud. Brueggeman.
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Lanny Viasak
Anton Svoboda
Southwest Texas State College
San Marcos
J. F. Vlasak
Corpus Christi
L. R. Brueggemann
Pasadena
University of Houston College
Rud. Brueggemann
Moulton
Lee Jarosek
L. A
Rud. Brueggeman
Moulton Farmer Ludvik Mikes Found Dead After Search
Ludvik Mikes a 50 year old Lavaca County farmer was found dead near the Lavaca River from a gunshot wound after a two day search that involved a Lavaca County sheriff and National Guard units. Funeral services were held and he is survived by his wife a son and a daughter. Pallbearers were named and arrangements handled by Smith Funeral Home of Moulton.
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Ludvik Mikes
Witting
Lavaca River
Moulton
Mr. Mikes
Lavaca
Theo Long
National Guard
Gonzales
Witting Catholic Church
Henry Psencik
Moulton Catholic
Smith Funeral Home
Moul
Ton
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Shiner
Jacob Mikes
Mary Fishbeck
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
Eugene
Dorothy
Johnnie Pilsner
Roscoe
W. E. Zimmermann
Adolf C. Darilek
Edd. Pilsner
Fiatonia
James Carter
Houston
Louis Buzek
Schulenburg
Mason Brunkenhoefer
Hallettsville
Paul Janak
Alfred Hofer
John Berger
Victor Kresta
Frank Chatecka
Melvin Janak
Johnnie Eilert Honored for Long Army Air Force Service
Biggs Air Force Base Illinois veteran Sgt Johnnie F Eilert receives recognition for an 18 year career in air force maintenance and flightline support He began as a B 17 gunner during World War II flew 25 European missions and later served on C 47 B 29 F 86 and F 100 aircraft including two North Pole missions before returning to B 52 duties at Biggs The article notes his family background in Moulton and his postings in Europe Alaska Africa and France.
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Eilert
Europe
Biggs
August Eileri
Moulton
Johnnie
Alaska
Africa
France
Guess Who Answered Door Census Tale From Arkansas
In Cabot Arkansas a woman census taker visited two Ray households and at the third the man answered as Guess prompting the census taker to guess Ray. He corrected her: his name is Guess. The anecdote showcases a humorous miscommunication at the door.
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Cabot, Ark
Ray
Army promotion for Nolan E Wagner to first sergeant
Nolan E Wagner of Yoakum Texas in the 357th Infantry US Army Reserve was promoted to Ist Sgt grade E-8. A May 27 1960 letter from Colonel Warren E Meyers San Antonio Texas congratulates him on the well deserved advancement and notes selection by a board of officers.
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Nolan E. Wagner
357Th Infantry
U.S. Army Active Reserve
San Antonio
Nolan E. Wagner Co
Battle
357Th Inf
Yoakum, Texas
Wagner
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