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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1947
Page
1
Bernadette Kouba, 13, was critically injured when she stepped from a bus behind traffic on Highway 95 south of Moulton. Roy Vogt of Moulton, the driver, could not avoid the collision. She suffered multiple fractures and is receiveing treatment at local hospitals.
The national Red Cross drive starts now with Lavaca County’s quota set at 1500 dollars. In Moulton the city installs a new water well pump to a depth of 350 feet, capable of delivering 150 gallons per minute.
A Miami dinner priced at 250 per plate drew 350 attendees. The event fundraising would supply 87 500 pounds of bacon at 1 per pound for Americans unable to afford rising meat costs.
President Harry S. Truman becomes the first U.S. president to visit Mexico City, spending three days in the capital. President Aleman intends to travel to Washington next summer.
About 10 percent of Moulton's 105 residents accompanied the Bob Batz to a regional basketball game in San Marcos on Friday night. A large representation also attended Saturday games, highlighting strong community loyalty.
A San Antonio woman offers a 500 dollar reward for the arrest and conviction of the person who poisoned her pet dog. She expresses disbelief at the act and hopes the guilty party is apprehended and punished.
The annual census of all children aged six to eighteen in the Moulton Independent School District is underway and must be completed by month end. The census determines the district’s eligibility for state funds for the next school year.
An election will be held in Moulton on Tuesday April 1 for a yar city secretary city shair and two aldermen for two years. Poll tax receipts issued in Moulton for 1947 are noted though not all eligible voters may have poll tax proof.
President Truman urged Congress to let the draft law expire March 31 and the army announced plans to release about 100000 non volunteers by June 30. He said drafted men would be discharged to reduce the Army to a projected strength of 1070002 by July 1 as commanders in the U S and overseas were ordered to begin releases.
Adolph Tieman of Hallettsville suffered a broken arm a crushed hand and bruises after being struck by a car near the First Baptist Church about 7 15 PM Thursday night. Driver Charles Raymond Chapman said he and his brother Carl hit something in the street and returned with City Marshal Guy Chapman to aid Tieman at Renger Hospital.
The annual FFA project show is set for Wednesday April 9 in Moulton under Lions Club sponsorship. Advertising materials are being prepared for distribution.
The Moulton Bobkatz basketball team won 31 of 34 games, defeating Kingsbury 50 35 in the regional opener at San Marcos Findy night. Maresh 20 led scoring with Hoyer and Osotsky also in double figures.
Mr and Mrs Joe Kubenka Jr returned Saturday from a visit to Carlsbad Cavern and Ross Well New Mexico El Paso the Magic Valley and Corpus Christi in a brief Arkansas travel note.
Lt. L. T. Biehunko, stationed in Alaska with the United States Cold Testing Unit, arrived Sunday night for a visit with home folks. Mrs. Biehunko met him at Dallas.
Moulton VFW Post No. 6971 will stage a dance at Herman Park Hall on Sunday June 22 with the Rhine Winkler Orchestra providing music for the occasion.
Mrs Ed Kolar spent Wednesday of last week in Kyle with Mr and Mrs William Schmeltekopf and Mrs Ray Seibert and baby. She also visited in San Marcos.
Hallettsville held its annual 4-H and FFA Fat Stock Show with 12 fat calves, 22 lambs, and 51 hogs exhibited. The auction set a record with 8010.95 dollars. prizes funded by the Chamber of Commerce and donations from local businesses and individuals.
County Red Cross chairman E. S. Pat Kelly announced Lavaca County quota at 1500 dollars. Solicitors will be chosen for each school district and the drive will be completed during March.
Frank Malina will sponsor a calf roping contest at Henk haus Sunday March 9 beginning at 2 P M. The public is cordially invited to attend.
Mr. E. T. Merrem of Rosenberg observed his 87th birthday anniversary on Monday. A former resident of Moulton, he is getting along fine and many friends are glad to learn of his good health.
Miss Beatrice Cinadr of San Antonio spent the early part of the week in Moulton visiting relatives and friends.
The Walter Brunkenhoefer home at Oak Grove burned Saturday afternoon from an oil stove blaze. Firemen from Moulton contained the fire to the house and outbuildings, with losses including the home shop, tool house, and five electric motors, estimated at 5000 to 6000 dollars.
Alvin Schoenfeld has built a new home on West Second street. Joe Biehunko nears completion on West First street. Bohumil Bohuslav has erected a new building and is installing a hammermill at Komensky. Fidencio Silba has completed work on Bohumil Bohuslav project.
Alfons Pavlicek plans a recreational center about midway between Moulton and Ko mensky. Ed Pundt adds a new recreational room at his business premises.
Monroe resident Claiss now operates the Old Moulton Grocery Store, taking over ownership and duties at the local market.
Joe Kubenka, owner of Joe's Chevrolet Sales, undertakes interior upgrades to the dealership garage aimed at modernizing the workspace and enhancing customer service.
John Ritz now operates the Freytag Cafe located on Highway 95 south of Moulton, taking over management and daily duties at the roadside establishment.
Frank Scofield, Collector of Internal Revenue, warns taxpayers not to confuse pending tax legislation with the 1946 income tax returns. Returns must be filed by March 15 for anyone with $500 or more income last year, including those with withholding. Members of the armed forces overseas are exempt from the filing later, but those who paid tax by withholding still must file.
The Moulton Parent-Teacher Association holds its regular meeting at the schoolhouse Tuesday evening March 11. Officers for the ensuing year will be elected. A program by the Moulton High School English Department will be presented with Mrs. J. T. Jaeggli directing the musical portion.
The Moulton Home Demonstration Club will hold a meeting at the home of Mrs. Joe F Jungbauer on Wednesday March 12 Miss Emily Ritter County Agent will be present All members are asked to be present and visitors are welcome.
John Ritz of Gonzales has leased the Freytag Cafe and taken charge of the business. The cafe specializes in fried chicken and Ritz seeks a share of the public’s patronage.
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