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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1960
Page
1
The column contrasts gum makers holding a nickel price for six decades with rising costs in other industries. It argues federal rules and unions hinder efficiency in farming, noting Grange statistics show farm income declines as farm owners earn 97 cents per hour versus industrial workers at $2.13 in 1958 and $2.25 in 1959, urging legislators to act.
Star Theatre offers The Last Angry Man starring Paul Muni with David Wayne and Betsy Palmer Friday and Saturday March 18 and 19. Also showing The Bridges at Toko Ri featuring William Holden Grace Kelly Frederic March and Mickey Rooney with Navy pilot drama and suspense.
Charles Luksovsky of this city lies in Citizen's Memorial Hospital Victoria since Tuesday afternoon after initial treatment at Shiner Hospital. His condition is reported as satisfactory on Wednesday.
The Moulton Farm Bureau will hold its regular meeting Thursday March 24 at the VFW Hall beginning at 7 30 p m.
A large group from the American Legion Auxiliary and prospective members gathered at Moulton Legion Home Sunday to mark the 41st birthday of the American Legion. Attorney Joe Saegert of Seguin spoke on Legion principles and benefits, with District Commander Hilary Lenertz and others in attendance. Certificates were awarded after a buffet dinner during the birthday cake cutting.
Culak Lodge No. 165 SPJST on Moulton Gonzales Road welcomes the public to an Irish stew supper Sunday March 20 at 5 00 PM. The event includes entertainment on the grounds and a daytime program beginning at 2 00 PM. Everyone is invited to attend and spend the afternoon at Culak Lodge.
Certificates awarded by Commander Reeves included 36 year continuous members Frank Wagner Emil Puste jovsky John Havlik Adolf Kocian Louis Migl Edwin Kies See and Frank Albrecht. Three membership certificates went to Constable Koranek Zat Johnson and Wi Miculka. Koranek and Johnson earned two pins each for securing 25 members. Blood Donor certificates and Citations for Outstanding Service were also given. Geier Merrem Post has about 177 members and the Auxiliary 102. Social hour followed the program.
A 10:00 a m meeting at Trinity Lutheran Church Victoria marks the second of six district sessions by the South Texas Chamber of Commerce. More than 100 civic leaders from Calhoun DeWitt Goliad Jackson Lavaca Refugio and Victoria counties attend to review the 1960 program for regional economic development.
The annual spring meeting of the District XII Teachers State Association opened at Victoria High School on March 10 and 11. Delegates urged a special legislative session to improve the school program, with date left to the governor. District XII includes about 2,800 teachers from 13 counties including Victoria and Lavaca. Supt. Edward F. Rainer attended as Lavaca County delegate.
Mrs Helen Margaret Gerhardin Boehl died at her daughter's home on March 3 at 3 10 p m at age 85 3 27 born in Westerstede Germany November 6 1874 she came to America in 1888 and settled at Weimar She married Fred W Boehl January 4 1898 and had nine children four living Funeral services were held March 5 at Buffington Funeral Chapel Shiner with Rev H E Fehler officiating Survivors include sons Edmund Boehl Henry Boehl daughters Mrs Joe Veyoral and Mrs Emil Behlen plus ten grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren Pallbearers were grandsons Leroy Victor Ervin Clinton Bochl Milton Behlen Edwin Vancura.
The Moulton VFW Auxiliary elected officers for the coming year led by president Josie Lee Albrecht. Other officers include Gladys Malinek as Sr. vice president Edith Beran as Jr. vice president Adella Slaas as Treasurer Lisetta Faltisek as Conductress Sophie Barta as Chaplain Vera Berckenhoff as Guard and Lexie Goehm as 3-year Trustee. Delegates to the Yorktown Convention were chosen.
Mrs. Steve Ablinger and her children visited Mrs. Kate Fiskeck in San Marcos for a weekend stay.
In Austin at Gregory Gym Cooper defeats Moulton 60-51 to claim the Class A state crown. Moulton led early but Cooper’s defense and late pressure sealed the win as Dixie Mendenhall led Cooper with 38 points and Lillie Jasek and Bob Wenske paced Moulton with 18 each. Hale Center fell 59-50 to Moulton in the earlier game.
The Moulton Chamber of Commerce contributed 100 dollars toward the Rural Fire Truck Fund sponsored by the American Legion Post. The truck will serve as an emergency water supply vehicle, to be equipped once the fund reaches the target. Donor names are published as available, with totals to date reported as 208.50 dollars from listed individuals and American Legion Post No. 392.
Miss Rose Strieder daughter of Mrs Lillian Strieder of Moulton will attend the Texas Student Nurses Association convention March 23 26 at the Gunther Hotel San Antonio She is a pre clinical student at Seton School of Nursing Austin and serves as vice president of the pre clinical class attending as voting delegate and representative of her class.
Mr. Louis A. Stewart of Austin killed a coral snake about three miles north west of Moulton on his hunting land Saturday evening. The snake measured 26 inches in length.
Jimmy Holub came home Tuesday from Renger Hospital in Hallettsville after a week of treatment. He is up and about and feeling fine.
Mr Ed E Kolar came home last week Thursday following a ten day confinement in Methodist Hospital Houston where he received treatment. He is showing considerable improvement.
At the March meeting School Board members re elected Sept Edward F Rainer as superintendent for 1960 61 Norman E Strandtman was kept as High School principal and Edward E Darilek was re elected Elementary School principal.
Harry Meyer and James Ko lar has filed for a place on the ballot in the Moulton Independent School District trustee election. The terms of Louis Pietsch and G. G. Fisbeck expire and neither has filed for re election. Election is at City Hall on Saturday April 2.
The FFA and 4-H day night club project show and sale is planned for Saturday April 23 with judging and ribbon awards in the morning and a limited auction sale later. Due to bad weather patterns this year parade and extra events are canceled. organizers hope for quality livestock despite severe winter conditions.
Flatonia Monday sale shows active bids with packer cows and fat calves selling strongly. Hog prices steady with top hogs up to 16.00 and shoats to 14.00. Ringside broadcast noted at 2:30 p.m. on KCTI Gonzales.
Wm L Young, one of three directors from the area, reports a successful Spring meeting of the Texas Vocational Agriculture Teachers Association in Austin March 11 and 12. The 30 directors from 936 Texas teachers discussed progress in public awareness of agriculture and farming as a way of life.
Mr. Daniel J. Pavlicek of Houston was a weekend guest in the home of his parents Mr. and Mrs. Joe Pavlicek Jr.
Andrew Velesques of Richmond was charged with speeding 65 mph in a 25 mph zone Saturday night March 12. Officer Daniel Koranek stopped him, and he pled guilty before Judge Jerome Vasek.
The Moulton High School honor roll lists students by grade including first graders Robert Castro and Mildred Drexler and up through seniors Patricia Hans and Edward Rainer Jr. The roster names each student recognized for academic achievement.
Regular meeting of the Moulton Hermann Sons Lodge No 59 set for Thursday night at 7 30 at the Moulton VFW Hall. All members urged to attend.
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