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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1958
Page
1
Victor Buzek and family lost their home and possessions in last week's fire. The Moulton VFW Post headed a $100 relief drive, with others expected to respond. Local efforts urged to attract industry like a clay refining plant, while discussions on gas supply and industrial development continue amid farm law criticisms.
Emil Jalufka and R C Wilson lead Soil Conservation efforts to convert a 30 foot wide gully draining 55 acres into a 1540 foot long, 24 acre waterway. Contractor George Shimek shapes the channel while plans seed Bermuda grass for pasture and hay.
Local fans can watch two home games at Lions Field on June five and six. Moulton Babe Ruth League meets La Grange on Thursday night at 8:00. Friday features Flatonia Little League versus the local Little League, also at 8:00. Schedules will run in every Eagle issue this season.
The Lavaca County Farm Bureau office will close for the week of June 18 due to Mrs. Jakubek's vacation. It will reopen on Monday, June 9 at 1 00 PM.
J H West president of the Texas Farm Bureau attends the International Cotton Advisory Committee meeting in London representing the U S cotton industry. Delegates from exporting and importing nations convene May 31 through June to discuss supply demand pricing and quality. West was elected Texas Farm Bureau president last November and also serves on the National Cotton Council board.
Mrs. Frank Meyer of Witting died after a stroke and lingering illness May 30 in Renger Hospital Hallettsville. Funeral at Zion Lutheran Church conducted by Rev Julius F Holm. Interment in Moulton City Cemetery. Bertha Krause Meyer born Oct 10 1883 in Frelsburg Texas. married 1907. had twelve children, eight died in infancy. four daughters survived. The family joined Zion Lutheran Church in Moulton in 1938 and she belonged to the Ladies Aid.
Alf Haikenwaelder 63 died Friday May 30 at Shiner hospital after a short illness. He was born July 17 1894 in Hallettsville and married Anna Heinrich November 4 1919. Funeral at St Anthony to 9 00 am Requiem High Mass with burial in Moulton Catholic Cemetery.
The Christian Mothers and St Josephs Societies sponsor a bazaar with entertainment and lunch at St Josephs Parish Hall on Sunday June 8. The event runs from 2 30 PM to 6 00 PM and invites everyone to attend the afternoon gathering.
Miss Rebecca Halliburton after finishing her first year at TLC Seguin has spent several days at her parents home and has now entered the Southwest Texas State Teachers College in San Marcos.
The Sisters of St Joseph depart for Our Lady of the Lake College in San Antonio this Monday to spend the summer. Principal teachers mentioned are Sister M Corrine Sister M Alphonus Sister M Denise and Sister M Eunice.
The Moulton Babe Ruth League lost 8 0 at Gonzales as Ehrig held them to two hits and Zimmermann allowed nine hits. In the Home opener the local Little Leaguers beat Shiner 5 1 with Ko cian fanning 16 and allowing one hit a Shiner home run by Mig. Johnny James Simper homered for Moulton.
Former students of Moulton High School who attended 1925 to 1930 are invited to a 30th anniversary reunion at VFW Hall. Planing to hold in July or August, with dinner at noon and a per person charge not exceeding $1.00. Send names and addresses to Oscar F Raab, Moulton.
At the regular meeting, the Moulton VFW Post presented a $100 donation to the Victor Buzek family, who lost furnishings clothing and more when their home burned last Tuesday evening. The gift was given to Mr. Buzek by Commander Adolph Haas.
A Social Security Office representative from Victoria Texas will be in Shiner on Monday June 9 at 9 am at City Hall to help filing old age survivors and disability insurance claims and answer program questions.
A fire last Tuesday evening destroyed the home of Mr. and Mrs. Victor Buzek near Komensky, started in the kitchen likely from wiring. Albert Rosenauer alerted the couple. Mrs. Buzek and five children were away in Moulton. The couple saved only a mattress and clothing before the house fell, with aid from Moulton and Komensky neighbors.
In Flatonia on Monday the auction sold 857 cattle and 410 hogs to the highest bidder. Fat calves and top hogs drew activity while cow and calf pairs sold with less demand than last week. Prices ranged from 13.00 to 29.00 for calves and 15.50 to 22.50 for hogs, with packer sows 17.50 to 19.50.
The WYFW Auxiliary to Moulton Post No. 6971 marked its ten year milestone with a banquet and dance at the VFW Hall on May 31. Rev. Bernard Goebel delivered the invocation and benediction, Frances Wenske spoke briefly, and a catered meal featured fried chicken. Pictured are past and current Auxiliary presidents from the decade of activity.
A social event featured dancing with music supplied by the Simper brothers enhancing the evening.
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