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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1957
Page
1
The piece argues 10 percent passenger and 3 percent freight excise taxes from World War II remain in force and penalize transit use. It contrasts Canada’s repealed WW II tax and notes the British tax system indirectly raises doctor costs. It warns espionage penalties now apply in peace as well as war, with executions possible.
The Moulton Hermann Sons Lodge No. 59 will hold its regular meeting at Rock Inn Hall Wednesday night March 20 following church services. Members are urged to note the meeting night changed from Tuesday to Wednesday.
Pvt. Lloyd Fulkerson assigned to the 7th Infantry Division in Korea. A mechanic with Battery A of the 15th Anti aircraft Artillery Battalion, he entered the Army in May 1956 and had been stationed at Fort Chaffee Arkansas and Fort Knox Kentucky before arriving in the Far East. His wife Vera and son live on Route 1 in Moulton. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Fulkerson, also reside in Moulton.
Dr Jacques C Burt aged 38 died of a heart attack Friday in Moulton after years of ill health He planned to reopen his clinic March 11 Funeral services were held Monday at Smith Funeral Home and St Josephs Catholic Church Interment followed in the local Catholic Cemetery Survived by wife five children and his parents with out of town relatives attending the rites.
R S Phinney district director of Internal Revenue Service Austin notes some farmers switch to cash basis from accrual. Cash method includes all 1956 income whether actually received or constructively credited. He urges farmers to seek IRS permission before changing accounting procedures.
Veterans holding GI life insurance can save time and money by paying premiums in advance. Scott B. Harington of the VA Regional Office in Dallas says advance payments reduce lapse risk. Premiums can be paid 3, 6, or 12 months ahead, with options for longer terms and potential discounts. Information is available at VA offices.
Rain and light hail fell in Moulton Monday night with thunder and lightning. The city logged .77 inch, while areas west reported up to 1.5 inches and spots near Old Moulton reached 2 inches. More thundershowers are forecast for the vicinity.
Federal income tax returns for 1956 prepared by Internal Service Agents face the same audit standards as others. District Director R L Yainney warns taxpayers that returns prepared by Revenue representatives can still be examined. Phinney notes that early filers who submit before April 13 avoid common last minute errors.
The Lions Club voted to hold the two day event on Lions Field with a Friday parade on April 4 and a large parade again on April 5. Local 4 H and FFA members and Vocational Ag Instructor Wm L Young prepare projects for exhibit before a record crowd.
An Army Air Force weather balloon with top secret instruments and a 130 foot diameter parachute landed three miles north of Moulton in Anton Malarek’s pasture. The craft, released from Goodfellow AFB San Angelo on March 7 at 10 30 a m, was followed by an AF helicopter that secured the instruments and returned to base. Spectators from nearby towns gathered as the giant parachute and balloon were tore down for souvenirs.
Ground Observer Corps members stood watch at the high school superintendent's office from 3 45 to 8 00 p m under a Tornado alert for the area between Victoria and Beaumont. No tornadic clouds were spotted during the afternoon.
A Senate subcommittee on agriculture will hear Senator Lyndon Johnson's plan Monday March 18 to create a deferred grazing program for drought damaged lands in Texas and other disaster areas. The bill would pay farmers and ranchers in drought regions to keep stock off pastures until recovery, with payments near the normal grazing rent value. House approval has been reported by Texas lawmakers.
Rogelio Gonzales 29 hurled a Bible at Judge Joseph L. Kun after an angry reaction to the sentence. Kun ducked as attendants restrained the man who was then taken away to serve 18 months to three years for assaulting his wife.
About 400 people attended the American Legion celebration at the VFW Hall on Sunday March 10. A sumptuous dinner of barbecued chicken and trimmings was served to members and their families. Afternoon games provided additional entertainment.
The chicken stew supper planned for Sunday March 17 at the VFW Hall has been postponed to a later date. St. Joseph's and Christian Mother's Society sponsored the event.
Francis J. Fisbeck appears on the official ballot for Alderman replacing Roy Kotzebue who served six years. A F Halliburton seeks re election as the other Alderman candidate, with Mayor W H Pundt and City Secretary Wm Wachtendorf also running unopposed.
Hackettstown New Jersey resident Clark John Staples age 96 is Warren County's oldest licensed driver. He has never had an accident or a ticket while operating a 1929 pickup truck for his feed business. He cites common sense as key to his safe driving in all conditions.
Mr and Mrs Joe Kubenka Jr returned home Saturday after a trip to Lynnwood Washington where they visited with Mr and Mrs Tom Migl and other points of interest They also visited with Mr and Mrs R E Kubenka and family in Del Rio.
Komensky 4-H Club boys Joseph Dennis Pesek and Johnnie Mikush each won a $200 certificate after capturing dairy calves in the Houston Fat Stock Calf Scramble on March 2. The certificates allow them to buy dairy calves to raise and return to Houston Fat Stock Show for more cash, scholarships, and special awards. Joseph Dennis is the son of Mr and Mrs Vladik Pesek. Johnnie Mikush is the son of Mr and Mrs Joe Mikush.
Land Commissioner Earl Rudder says there is no deadline for participation in the Veterans' Land Program. A Texas veteran may join as long as funds are available, and a veteran may use the program only once. The statement addresses inquiries about time limits.
A home safety advisory notes carelessness causes many deaths and disabilities annually with falls Burns poisoning firearms and various causes. It urges labeling medicines unloading firearms storing them safely keeping sharp tools out of reach and checking electrical outlets rugs spills and safe can openers. It stresses keeping a first aid kit handy and reminds that someone is hurt in the home every seven seconds.
The city slickers and country kicks will battle for the win er's honors in a Donkey Softball Game at Lions Field Saturday night March 16 beginning at 8. Sponsored by St. Joseph's School Club the event invites the public to attend and cheer their team to victory.
Railroad inspectors checked the Hallettsville depot and Agent H G Wag gone left in his wagon before completion. Waggon er collected bills and fled in his car with his family heading west never seen since. He is sought by a bonding company for questioning.
Carl Biebers, grand president of the Sons of Hermann, appoints Henry F. Koester of Seguin as field representative for the South Central Texas area. The district includes Seguin, Shiner, Schulenburg, Austin, San Marcos, New Braunfels, Boerne, Hallettsville, Lockhart, Spring Branch, Moulton and nearby towns.
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