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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1957
Page
1
A local fund raising drive by civic groups supports the Little League and Babe Ruth League. Citizens are urged to respond to assist equipment costs and to teach sportsmanship, while cautioning against government dependence. The piece also critiques farm policy and criticisms by Senator Young on price supports.
E M Bowers district Social Security official announces a June 24 visit at Shiner City Hall at 9 am to assist totally disabled workers. Eligibility for cash disability benefits at age 50 requires severe disability, six months’ disability, five years of covered work in ten years before onset, and 1.5 years of work in the three years prior. Temporary or partial disability is ineligible.
Mr G G Fisbeck and Mr and Mrs Emil Jaluska attended the funeral rites for 80 year old Thomas Vavra at Wes ley Czech Moravian Brethren Church on Sunday afternoon.
Farmer Albert Amer of Lexington Missouri reports a rare event as one Jersey cow delivers triplets. Cattle experts say triple births occur about once in every 100000 births. The calves were photographed at one day old.
The Moulton Babe Ruth squad beat Gonzales 6-2 at Lions Field on June 13 for a 2-0 league record. Pitcher Richard Orts allowed four hits as Gonzales' McGill was knocked for 10. Pesek rapped a sixth inning triple, the game’s lone extra-base hit. In a close rematch, Yoakum edged Moulton 8-7 after a late rally, trailing 8-2 after five innings but narrowing the gap in the sixth.
The 3c Federal tax applications will be mailed to every farmer who applied last year by June 1. Farmers may claim 3c on every gallon of gasoline bought since July 1 1956 for farm use only through July 1 1957.
Moultonites invited to attend the Yoakum St Joseph parish athletic fund benefit picnic at National Hall on Sunday June 23. Rev Edward Jansky and assistants organize an athletic program for the parochial school which is increasing enrollment.
Alfons Vana elected Grand Knight of Moulton Knights of Columbus Council at St Joseph's Auditorium. Officers named by acclamation include E J Hans Deputy Grand Knight John Maresh Chancellor Frankie Darilek Recorder W R Simper Jr Treasurer Jerome J Vasek Advocate E J Jaluska Warden James Svatek Inside Guard Theo Wenske Outside Guard Edwin F Darilek Trustee Present Grand Knight Edwin Darilek noted reports on a domino tournament and the 2nd annual dinner and dance. First and Third Degree initiations set for July 7 at Shiner Gym with Districts 16 and 21 to be represented. Moulton to provide six candidates.
John Reindl 85 well known Moulton resident died June 15 at Renger Hospital Hallettsville after a long life in the area. He was born May 21 1872 in Schlag Czechoslovakia and came to the United States at 14 settling in Moulton. He married Mary Nachlinger January 29 1899 and worked as a merchant clerk and self employed. Funeral services were held June 18 at Smith Funeral Home and St Josephs Church with interment in Moulton Catholic Cemetery. Survivors include his wife a son Rudolph J Reindl of Belleaire two daughters Lilie Demel of Houston and Elenaora Reindl a brother Franz Reindl in Germany and sisters Mary Draxler Anna Yaksch of Germany.
The Old Moulton annual Homecoming on Sunday June 9 drew a good crowd though smaller than past years due to rain. A noon basket dinner with iced tea and coffee accompanied by remarks from an executive committee led by John Thompson and others. Attendees included families from Houston San Antonio and San Marcos and many joined in the evening for continued festivities.
Frances Fisbeck Nolan Wagner and Larry Maresh of here left Saturday for Fort Polk Louisiana for a two weeks training with the Army Reserve.
Mr Milton Y Benson named service agent for Lavaca County Farm Bureau after moving from near Waco to manage the bureau insurance program. He resides at 100 Young Street Hallettsville born in Marietta Georgia attended Baylor University and served in the Marine Corps and Army Medical Corps.
The Farm Bureau will meet Thursday June 27 at 8 p m with Representative Stanley Boysen as guest speaker. Problems will be discussed and audience participation invited. A Cotton Fashion Style Show is planned for Molton around July 25 with notices for interested members or non members to contact committee members.
Lawrence A. Beyer of Irving earned his MD from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in Dallas on May 3. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Joe Beyer formerly of Moulton and El Campo. Known as Larry, he was born and raised in Moulton and graduated from the local high school.
A new upholstery shop named B. A. Kocurek's Trim Shop opens in Novohrad. Owned and operated by B. A. Kocurek the shop offers upholstery for furniture car panels and headlines and will carry a complete line of furniture material. All work is guaranteed and patronage is welcomed.
The Moulton Eagle announces an American Legion Picnic on Sunday August 11 with a Baby Review. Children ages 1 to 4 in Moulton may enter by July 20 1957 using official Eagle entry blanks with two 3x5 photos and voting jars placed in local stores. One penny equals one vote and the top vote winner becomes King or Queen with a prize.
The Moulton Leaguers led Hallettsville No 2 6 4 after five innings before Hallettsville rallied for an 8 6 win. Allan Haas homered for Moulton as J Sedlar and J Simper added hits while Butch Jahn held the line for Hallettsville. In a later game Moulton defeated Flatonia 7 1 with Haas pitching a strong three hit effort and Culak Vana Simper driving two bases apiece.
The St Marys Corpus Christi celebration is hosted by St Marys Parish on Sunday June 23 with a family style dinner and supper. Masses are at 6:00 and 8:30 a m followed by the Corpus Christi procession after the 8:30 service. Music by Lone Star Orchestra throughout the day and night inviting all to attend.
Miss Evelyn Kresta of Houston spends her 214 weeks vacation with her parents Mr and Mrs Henry Kresta and family during a lengthy stay.
Joe F. Brem of Waco waived indictment and pleaded guilty to a tax fraud charge in Austin on June 12, 1957. He was fined 5000 dollars and sentenced to one year in prison, suspended for two years if the fine is paid.
Hallettsville hosts the four night Hallettsville State Championship High School Rodeo from June 19 to 22. Four top winners advance to the national high school rodeo in Albuquerque July 25 to 28. Events include Ladies Night free admission, a Western Parade Friday, and final contests Saturday with $2,500 in prizes among 347 competitors from state high schools.
Nationwide cattle numbers slipped about 2 percent last year amid widespread rainfall. Extension Economist John McHaney says prices may rise as ranchers restock, with demand for steer and heifer stockers likely to improve if moisture continues.
A 90 year old New York woman, Mrs. Buhl de Hart, who lived in a fire damaged apartment and subsisted on 15 cent hotdogs, died after years of malnutrition. She had a fortune of nearly $500,000 and kept more than half under her bed.
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