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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1958
Page
1
Coach Thomas Hoyer again earns praise for guiding Moulton High School girls to their first state competition in school history. The piece highlights the girls and boys teams and notes the program’s historic achievement and ongoing efforts. The story also mentions a local grocery chain’s rising costs and a fire that destroyed a flock of 600 laying hens.
Billy Holstein a 17 year old from Flatonia is charged with negligent homicide after a two car crash Saturday afternoon March 8 that killed Mrs Otto Pagel. Deputy Sheriff Wm Kortwig and County Attorney Leon Pesek led the probe. He faces up to three years in jail or a 3000 dollar fine with trial in Hallettsville County Court.
The Moulton Bobkittens finished 32 straight wins and fell 53 to 35 to Cooper High School in the State Class A championship game in Austin. Annie Jasek set multiple state records in the tournament, scoring 39 points in the final and 76 over two games, earning a silver cup and medals for the team’s second-place finish.
A fire on the August Heyer place 1.25 miles north of town on Highway 95 destroyed a 46 by 90 foot barn housing about 600 laying hens and 150 bales of feed. The Moulton Fire Department fought the blaze for four hours, saving a nearby chicken house. cattle nearby escaped unharmed. The barn was partly insured.
Constable Daniel Koranek issued two traffic tickets this past weekend. A. W. Lilley of Houston was cited for speeding 80 mph on highway 95 north of town. Albert Nagelmueller of Shiner Route 3 was charged with disregarding a stop sign and speeding in city limits. he paid the fine and court costs before JP Jerome Vasek.
Roger Dreyer of Gonzales announces candidacy for State Representative from the 47th District which includes Gonzales and Lavaca Counties. He says local demand and his district ties, law background, and family stake justify his bid to represent residents in the Legislature. See DREYER page 4, col 2.
Gilbert Fox of Shiner was stopped early Sunday in Moulton by Deputy Sheriff Wm. Kortwig and cited for disregarding a stop sign. Saturday night in Hallettsville Claude Hoch received a ticket for driving without a license from Deputy Kortwig.
Children under eight will await the Easter Egg Hunt at 2 30 P M on Easter Sunday April 6 during the Moulton VFW Picnic. Co sponsored by American Legion Post 392 Lions Club and VFW Post 6971. A daily prize of 10 dollars per hour from 2 to 9 P M is offered. Family style dinner starts at 11 30 A M.
The Hallettsville Deanery Contest in arithmetic spelling and declamation was held Sunday at Sacred Heart High School Hallettsville. Winners included Bernice Hoepfl in spelling Gussie Mae Etlinger in declamation and Lawrence Schaefer in arithmetic. They advance to face Wei mar Deanery winners next Sunday March 23 at Sacred Heart High School Hallettsville.
The local high school awarded twelve basketball letter jackets to six members of each team Bob kittens and Bobkatz. Jacket recipients for Bobkatz were Kenneth Fishbeck David Anderle Ben Machalec Jot Darilek Paul Flessner and Charles Sedlar. Kittens winners included Annie Jasek DBeasie Jemelka Carol Anne Darilek Ora Nell Findeisen and Jo Ann Ixonvicka. Managers Ellen Krejer and George Brae necky received jackets.
The VFW Auxiliary met at the VFW Hall with officers elected for the coming year. Frances Wenske was chosen president, with Georgia Meyer as Sr. vice president and Bernadette Marek as treasurer.
During a drought period a cow on the J L Meyer ranch was found buried halfway in quicksand and dead. The incident warns that creeks may contain or acquire quicksand due to floods, posing danger to people and animals with no chance to escape once gripped.
A March of Dimes drive in Moulton has raised $535.11 to date with participation from multiple organizations. Ladies' Societies report contributing nearly half of the collected amount as volunteers canvassed both urban and rural areas.
The University of Texas College of Engineering announced 510 students on the Fall semester scholastic honor roll. Among the names listed is Kerwyn L. Pietsch, son of Louis and Mrs. Pietsch, of hee.
The Moulton Farmers Co-Op Cin & Mill Co. held its annual stockholders meeting at the VFW Hall on February 24. Management reported a profitable year and re elected Arnold Freytag as manager for 1958. Directors elected: Erwin Kram president, Herman Kurtz vice president, Jerome Vasek secretary treasurer, Alvin Wenske Jim Sustr Joe Vishbeck and George Jasek.
The Red Cross Drive begins Tuesday afternoon March 25 and runs through Saturday March 29. The Ladies Societies will canvass homes and business houses will be visited. residents are urged to contribute generously to aid people worldwide.
The PTA meeting was postponed to next Tuesday March 25 due to bad weather and illness. Oscar Dahlberg counselor of Luling public school will discuss student counseling focusing on vocation choice and course selection for high school students.
The Senior Class of the Moulton Public School will sponsor a bake sale at the City Office on Saturday March 22 starting at 9 o clock. Many delicious varieties of home baked goodies will be available. Come early and make your purchase.
Plans firmed by several groups and individuals to enter floats in the annual FFA and 4-H Project Show Parade set for Friday April 18 and Saturday April 19. Lions Field will host fat livestock exhibitions in the next four weeks as Vocational Agriculture Instructor William Young guides members. Further details will appear in upcoming Eagle issues.
The Moulton Hermann Sons Lodge No. 59 will hold its regular meeting at VIFW Hall Thursday night March 20 starting at 7 30. All members urged to attend.
Moulton Legionnaires and families gathered at the VFW Hall Sunday to observe the American Legion Birthday Anniversary. A large crowd enjoyed a barbecued chicken dinner with trimmings.
Rep Stanley Boysen of Yoakum announces his bid for a second term representing Lavaca and Gonzales counties. The 32 year old freshman in 1956 rose to leadership on the Appropriations and Highways and Roads committees, touting his record and urging public support.
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