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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1959
Page
1
The piece discusses ongoing Chamber of Commerce efforts to recruit a local doctor, urging community involvement. It also critiques national labor reform debates, accusing unions of threatening local businesses and small industry through boycotts and labor actions in Yoakum and beyond.
Mrs. E. D. Meyer, nee Henrietta Balhorn, died at Wagner hospital in Shiner on Tuesday morning June 16 at 5:00. She was 74 years five months twelve days old. The family formerly lived in Moulton and later moved away. Funeral services will be held at Buffington Funeral Home in Shiner on Wednesday June 17 at 3:30 p.m. with burial in Shiner City Cemetery.
Mr Jacob Kurtz is a patient at Renger Hospital Hallettsville since Friday morning and is getting along fairly well.
Walter Franklin Hildebrandt son of Mr and Mrs W W Hildebrandt of Witting will be ordained to the holy ministry at Zion Lutheran Church Moulton Sunday June 21 at 930 am Dr Arthur G Wiederaenders of Texas Lutheran College Seguin will preach the ordination sermon and assist Rev Julius F Holm pastor of the local church and Witting in the service Walter Jr the first lay son of the Moulton Witting parish to study for the gospel ministry He will serve St Paul Lutheran Lindsey Ohio and a dinner will honor him with many visitors expected from distance The morning schedule includes Sunday School at 815 and the ordination service at 930 am born February 20 1934 in Witting He attended local schools and Texas Lutheran College earning a BA in 1955 His seminary training was at Capitol University Columbus Ohio finishing May 31 of this year He spent a year interning at St John Lutheran Columbus prior to his call at St Paul Lutheran Lindsey Ohio He has a daughter Donna who lived only a month MyrtIe wife and Dennis brother in San Antonio Details on family and schooling included.
The Moulton Volunteer Fire Department received auto signs to be distributed among the local members. The bright red signs will be installed on license plates and urge citizens to yield the right of way to vehicles bearing the Moulton Volunteer Fire Dept license plate insignia during a fire or alarm.
Anna Matula died at the Effenberger Rest Home on Friday June 12 after an extended illness. She was 91 years old. Funeral services were held June 14 at Smith Funeral Home and St. Joseph Catholic Church. She was born in 1867 and married Joseph R. Matula. the couple ran stores and a gin business in Praha and Moulton. Surviving are a son-in-law Joe Wagner and a daughter-in-law Lilie Tullas among 15 grandchildren. Her husband and two children predeceased her.
A burglar broke into the home of Most Rev W J Nold bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Galveston during his hospital stay. Stolen items include the silver service three candle-sticks two floor fans eight pairs of cufflinks and loot loaded into the bishop's Cadillac at 3249 Parkwood Dr. Nold is recovering from a mild heart attack at St Joseph's Hospital.
William Meyer Jr son of Mr and Mrs Wm J Meyer of Moulton graduated from the University of Texas Dental School on June 1 and will report for U S Army service on July 6 for a two year term. Attending were Mr and Mrs Wm J Meyer Hattie Anna Jaeggli and Mr and Mrs E A Jaeggli of Moulton plus Dr and Mrs A A Darilek Sr of Shiner.
The Moulton Chamber of Commerce held a regular session at the Fire Station. Elo Fehrenkamp reported on the May 29 San Antonio South Texas Chamber of Commerce Industrial meeting. The Float Committee showcased the Alaska float from Yoakum parade and invited participation in upcoming parades in Luling on June 27 and Shiner on July 4.
Robert Wayne Richter, grandson of Mr. and Mrs. W. K. Richter, earned a Business Administration degree at Baylor University in a May 29 ceremony. His wife Bettye Sue McGee earned an Elementary Education degree at Howard Payne College the same day. Anita Richter attended both exercises. The couple resides in Amarillo where Richter works as a claims representative for an insurance firm.
A 1949 Chevrolet pickup driven by August Fojtik and a 1950 Ford sedan driven by Joe Pavlicek, both of here, collided on a rural road 0.3 mile east of Highway 95 at the northeast corner of Daniel Fojtik's farm. Poor visibility from tall corn caused the crash and left fenders damaged, the pickup more severely. Constable Daniel Koranek investigated.
Denise Pavlicek, daughter of Mr and Mrs Emil Pavlicek of Freeport, fell and cut the palm of her right hand on tin Saturday evening. She was taken to Dow hospital where six stitches were needed to close the cut.
John Carl Mueller longtime Moulton carpenter and community leader died suddenly at his home Friday June 12th at 12:05. He was 75 and funeral services were held at Zion Lutheran Church. Surviving are his wife Marie, five children, two brothers, two sisters, five grandchildren and one great grandchild. Interment was in Moulton City Cemetery. Funeral page 2.
Pfc and Mrs Daniel Jalufka left Sunday for Anniston Alabama after a 12 day furlough spent at the home of Mr and Mrs Emil Jalufka and with relatives in Victoria.
The Moulton Babe Ruth team lost to Flatonia by 9 to 4 on June 11 with Simper allowing 11 hits and 2 strikeouts. Flatonia’s Chovanetz gave up 4 runs over 5 hits and 7 walks. The same Moulton squad beat Yoakum 6 to 4 with Stalla surrendering 6 runs on 3 hits and 8 walks. Next game is in Moulton at 8:00 p.m.
Kenneth Raymond Mikes three at Cotton Grove suffered a right foot injury when he and brother Dennis Wayne pushed a lawn mower. At Shiner Hospital his little toe was amputated and 16 stitches used to close the toe wound and foot cuts. He returned home and is reported doing nicely.
The Moulton Independent School Board urged that all first time entrants be vaccinated for smallpox and polio before September enrollment. An affidavit from a family doctor may substitute for vaccination, and six year olds entering first grade must show a birth certificate. This aligns with Texas School Agency rules to tally attendance under the Minimum Foundation Program.
The State Championship High School Rodeo in Hallettsville opens with 300 competitors from across the state. Attorney General Will Wilson kicks off the event on Wednesday night, June 17, and it runs through Saturday, June 20. Friday features a large parade and hot rodeo action including bareback, saddle bronc, roping, barrels, and cutting events plus acts from Houston and San Antonio.
Receipts totaled 600 cattle 335 hogs and 25 sheep as buyers packed the lot and bids remained brisk. Calves and stocker cattle drew steady to higher prices with good fat cows and pairs selling well while top hogs eased slightly and feeders shifted. Prices ranged from 13 to 32.50 for calves and 12 to 22.50 for bulls with hogs at 15.50 to 16.10.
The Moulton Chamber of Commerce float, pictured in Yoakum Tom Tom parade coverage, was built by the Moulton Home Demonstration Club for a cancelled Moulton FFA and 4 H Project Show Parade. Designed by the late John C. Mueller, the float will enter Luling on June 27 and Shiner on July 4 during their holiday celebrations.
In FrIy night action Moulton fell 5 to 1 to Flatonia with Robert Etlinger on the mound and Mica earning the win. Earlier Moulton edged Shiner 10 to 8 on home turf as Don Bunting pitched and Vaclavik took the loss.
Swimming lessons for boys and girls will be offered at Sulphur Park Swimming Pool starting Thursday June 25. Instructor Jack Ehlers, with years of experience, will teach safety and swimming skills and encourage sign ups at Sulphur Park.
The Moulton Hermann Sons Lodge No. 59 meets at the VFW Hall Thursday night June 18 at 8 o clock. Members are urged to attend as a new secretary treasurer will be elected to fill the late John C Mueller's unexpired term.
The Gonzales County Savings and Loan Association announces its nineteenth semi annual dividend at 3 4 percent per year payable June 30, 1959. Over 2100 share in this $79 000 distribution for the period January 1 to June 30 1959. The association reports total savings over 4 8 million dollars and assets over 5 5 million with 3200+ customers.
Mrs Joe Wagner of the Oak Grove community is a patient in Wagner Hospital in Shiner. She is much improved.
In Monta Vista California a gray cat named Mother Kitty killed a rattlesnake in a driveway where 4 year old Shawn Patterson had been playing. Mother Clair Patterson said she finished the fight with a hoe, cutting the snake into three pieces, but she noted it was already dead.
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