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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1960
Page
1
Houston fire chief Edmund Kram reviews how local businessmen can aid fire safety and prevention. The piece cites national fire loss figures and notes Rural areas foster stronger community ties and safer living, while Boy Scouts efforts wrap up activities for Fire Prevention Week.
Mrs. Don E. Lashley of Rockport, a twin, gave birth to a second set of twins Karen and Kathleen last week Thursday. The new twins have 3-year-old brothers David and Jimmy. Mrs. Lashley's twin sister is Mrs. E. T. Evans of Midland.
The Moulton Chamber of Commerce float at Yoakum Tom Tom celebration shows the Duchess Patsy Lions and attendants Stephanie Fisbeck and Mary Shannon Fisbeck, daughters of local residents. Sponsored by the Moulton Chamber, the trio appeared for the June 12 event.
The annual State Championship High School Rodeo in Hallettsville runs four days from June 15 to June 18 with 300 Texas contestants. Winners may advance to the national high school rodeo in August. Ladies night offers free admission for one accompanying purchaser. Box seats 1.75, general 1.25, child 0.50. Friday features a Western Parade at 4:30 p.m. Bill Daniel speaks. many floats expected.
The Moulton rural fire truck already has tank and pump funded by local citizens but additional money is needed to install further essential equipment before it can respond to alarms. Community contributions are urged as hot dry conditions raise fire risk.
Mrs Lillian Strieder, two weeks a patient at Seton Hospital Austin, has been dismissed and now resides with her daughter and son in law at 1806 Aggie Lane Austin. Ronald W Bauer and wife are listed as her guardians during recovery.
Mr. John Kozelsky of near here sustained a fracture of his right arm on May 27 while cranking a tractor at his home. He was taken to Shi ner Hospital where he was confined for one day. Mr. Kozelsky is doing fine.
State Game Warden Emmett Wolfsdorff of Hallettsville will be guest speaker at the Moulton Chamber of Commerce meeting Monday night June 20. The 8:00 p m session at the Fire Station includes a post meeting discussion on wildlife and hunting, fishing, and wildlife preservation.
Flatonia Livestock Commission receipt of 880 cattle and 315 hogs shows improvements as buyers push bids. Pack cows stronger, hogs higher with top hogs 16.50 to 17.30, sows to 17.25, calves and calf pairs chiefly firmer, prices listed for calves, stockers, cows, bulls, and feeder shoats.
Cemetery cleaning is scheduled at Witting cemetery on Tuesday June 21 starting at 2 PM. Coffee and sandwiches will be provided. Bring a cake or pie and a hoe to help. all with loved ones buried there are invited to participate.
W H Hohlt of this city passed the state examination in Austin for a license to write life insurance for Standard Life Mutual. He now represents Cravens Dargan Co fire and casualty arm with Western General Life Insurance of Houston and welcomes inquiries for life policy preparation and courteous service.
Moulton Post delegates joined Legionnaires for a three day Brownsville convention June 3 to 5 with parades, a Matamoros tour, Spanish markets, and a large civic center program. Key discussions covered department commander endorsements and anti Cuba policies. Bolivar Benvedias elected Third Division Commander with Mrs Florence Henske named 3rd Division President for the next convention in Braunfels Texas.
Cotton farmers who have not filed applications for free classing service and market information for their 1960 crop must apply by August 1. Applications are filed with Jimmie B. Russ at 5205 Airport Blvd in Austin, Texas. The program, run by the Agricultural Marketing Service, covers seven east, coastal bend, south central and southwest Texas counties.
Otto E Kubenka aged 67 dies at Wagner Hospital Shiner after months of illness. Born December 1 1882 in Praha he married Annie Kurtz in 1911. Survived by wife, a son Eugene and five daughters, plus five brothers and five grandchildren. Funeral in Moulton with services at St Josephs Church.
Thomas Petrek two and a half year old son of Mr and Mrs Joe Petrek sustained a fracture of his right arm Monday while playing outside. The child is reported to be doing fine.
See Tarzan at the Star Theatre this Sunday and Monday June 19 20. New adventures in the African jungle appeal to fans and families with thrilling hunts battles and action from the famous series preserved in Burroughs style.
Rusty Kubicek, 20 months old and son of Mr and Mrs Eugene Kubicek of Dumas Texas, underwent an appendectomy at a Dumas hospital. He is the grandson of Mr and Mrs Jim Kubicek of Moulton and is reported to be doing fine.
The Christian Mothers Society of Moulton St Joseph Catholic Church celebrated a Golden Jubilee on June 5 with a Solemn Mass by Rev Emil Winklarek and a body communion. An afternoon social and bazaar followed in the St Joseph Gym with a large anniversary cake floral decor and each member receiving a Golden Leaf. 86 year old charter member Mrs Minnie Papacek received a Golden Corsage.
Funeral services for Charlie Janek of 108 Black St Schulenburg were held at Schwenke Augenstein Chapel and St Rose Church. He was born October 18 1909 in West Texas and worked for Herder Truck Lines in Weimar for many years. He died June 6 at home at age 51. He is survived by wife Mary a daughter Marita and a son James Joseph, plus siblings and a deceased brother Anton Jr who was killed in World War II.
The annual OM Moulton Homecoming was held Sunday June 12 in Nolan Park beneath Live Oak Trees near Allis College. A basket dinner with iced tea coffee and water followed. Rev. Richard Edmiston of Gonzales led the blessing and attendees hoped to meet again on June 12 1961.
The Moulton Hermann Sons Lodge No. 59 will hold a regular meeting at the Moulton VFW Hall Thursday night June 16 starting at 8 o clock. All members are urged to attend.
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