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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1959
Page
1
Ed's Viewpoint reflects on Easter joy and spiritual renewal while noting the urgent need for more practicing physicians in the area. The piece urges stronger rural urban cooperation through the Chamber of Commerce and discusses parental guidance for youths in balancing amusement and social life.
Lavaca County Red Cross announces campaign workers for each community led by Chairman John V. Lindsey. List includes Moulton Mrs H F Albrecht Sweet Home Mrs FE J Valenta Komensky H Kalich Witting Mrs H R Albrecht Moravia Mrs L A Wenglar Dorothy P Hlavec Appelts Hill Frank lin Hlavac Wied Mrs Rudolf Pesek Bila Hora Henry Melnar G O Little Hope Mrs Cecil Williams FEzzell Mrs Burnett Jones Speaks te Mrs H A Cook. County goal is 2648 dollars with Shiner contribution 746 dollars leaving 1902 dollars to raise. An urgent appeal urges contributions so Red Cross can be on the job when you need it most.
The World Book Encyclopedia notes that Chinese used rockets in warfare over 700 years ago, predating Western gunpowder technology. The claim emphasizes early Chinese innovation beyond silkworms and printing.
Charlie Luksovsky George Pesek Jack Cinadr Kirby Lee Wagner and Bubba Darilek traveled to the VA Hospital in Houston Sunday to donate blood to the Reserve Bank. Their donation comes to replace blood used by patient Os car Raab.
In Moulton business houses will close at 12 noon Friday March 27 and remain closed for the remainder of the day. The public is asked to shop accordingly.
Jimmie Luksovsky owner of the Western Auto Associate Store purchased Haas Furniture Store from Mr and Mrs Adolph Haas. The deal covered building lot furniture paint and other merchandise. The new Western Auto location sits on Moore Ave FM Road 532 beside the Adolph Petrek Garage. Haas plans to open a repair shop at his home near the High School.
Five of six men accused of shooting dice tell the court they are innocent before City Judge Beverly Boushe. George Drake hesitates then claims he was shooting. judge fines the others eleven dollars each for witnessing the event, declaring it the first one-man dice game in history.
The capital of the Aztec nation lies beneath Mexico City’s current capital. World Book Encyclopedia notes the Aztecs built Tenochtitlan on islands, later expanded by filling reed rafts to create more land.
A 66 foot trailer with 32 tires and 85 600 pounds weight, capable of carrying 120 elephants, is on its way to Spain. Sold by Trailmobile Inc New York export division to Hidroeletrica Espanola SA. It will haul transformers in Southeast Spain. A rear helper steers the trailer and a two way telephone connects with the driver.
The senior class at the high school will stage a three act farce titled Grandad Goes Wild in the high school auditorium Thursday night April 2 at 7 45 pm. Tickets are not listed but the public is invited to attend for an evening of light entertainment.
Rex Lawhorn, Labette County prosecutor, weighs case of a 14 year old charged with stealing a pair of shoes from a Parsons bowling alley. The boy was arrested minutes later after a bowler found his street shoes missing from his locker.
A man grabbed a woman in a Mexico City cantina and kissed her. She broke away and stabbed him to death, ending the incident.
The Moulton Volunteer Fire Department asks residents in the Moulton Trade Area to donate a cake or kolaches for the 46th semi annual convention in Moulton on April 12. Notify Ed Pundt by April 8 if you can help with donations or serving.
On Saturday March 14 Shirley Ann Dierschke, Lavaca County Farm Bureau runner up queen, represented the Lavaca F B in Victoria 4 H and FFA parade. She rode in Western outfit with County Farm Bureau President M E Jacobs and Frankie Zaruba. The 1959 Convertible Corvette loaned by Zaruba of Hallettsville Yoakum Chevrolet Sales. Attendees included G J Elekar Joe Caka and Mr Mrs Johnnie Dietschke family.
Elmer Stout 69 rushed from his car to report a fire at his home near Logansport Indiana. His son Kenneth 28 drove another car to the scene and they collided head on on a narrow bridge. The father was killed the son injured and hospitalized the home 12 miles south of town was destroyed.
The Moulton Independent School District trustees Julius Ja sek Louis Selzer and Alfons Vana seek 3 year terms all unopposed. Guthrie Blahuta appears for a 3 year term as County Trustee Place No 2, also unopposed. Election set for Saturday April 4 at the City Office.
A two year old, Philip Dwayne Roberts, was killed in a head on crash near Nashville while kneeling in prayer on the front seat. His father Gordon Roberts 21 said they were taking his wife to work and holding their evening devotion when the collision occurred. Several others were injured.
C C benevolently donates 125 dollars to fund prizes for a church parade during Eastertide. Organizers plan prize categories for participants in the parade featuring song and prayer activities across the church community.
Plans mount for one of the area’s largest project shows at Moulton Lions Field on Friday and Saturday April 10 and 11. Vocational Adviser Win Young says entries will exceed prior years with many more 4-H projects. Parade officials aim to involve local businesses and groups with a downtown parade Friday afternoon. The Chamber of Commerce pledges 125 dollars to parade winners across four divisions.
Lt. Paul Odom of the Corpus Christi district announces Stuart Dowell assigned to Lava County to work with Patrolman Wilbert Horstmann. Dowell began duties March 23, replacing Patrolman Tom Cook who transferred to Edna last September.
Alan Borders five year old son of Mr and Mrs J A Borders wandered into the upper story of the Moulton Oil Mill Wednesday afternoon and slashed the left side of his neck. Ed E Kolar suffered cardiac shock after locating the boy and both were hospitalized then released Saturday morning.
An outbreak of mumps in the Witting area led to the Witting School closure last week. Seventeen cases were reported by principal Alfred Technik. Classes resumed Monday.
Citizens are reminded that the deadline for purchasing vehicle license plates is next Tuesday March 31. All plates must be installed by April 1 to avoid penalties for vehicles without 1959 plates on highways. Plates may be obtained at Moulton Motor Sales Joe's Chevrolet Sales or Edmund Kram Garage.
Zion Lutheran observes Good Friday with an afternoon 2:00 service featuring Pastor Julius F. Holm delivering the final Lenton meditation on the Passion drama figures Centurion Nicodemus and Joseph of Arimathea. Easter has a 7:30 a.m. Holy Communion service followed by Sunday School at 9:15 a.m.
Adolph Zapalac died after a long illness at his home in El Campo on March 17 at age 72 8. Funeral services were held at Triska Chapel with Rt Rev Monsignor Julius Petry and a Requiem High Mass at St Philip Catholic Church. Interment was at El Campo Catholic Cemetery. Survived by four daughters three sons several grandchildren one brother Charles Zapalac of Flatonia four sisters and many relatives attended from nearby towns.
Chicago man 26 year old Kelly Tucker died after he stabbed himself while trying to open a can with a butcher knife. Police say he held the can to his chest and the blade slipped into his chest fatally wounding him.
A veterinarian will vaccinate dogs and cats at the Moulton Oil Mill on Saturday morning April 4 from 8 30 to 11 30. Owners pay the vaccination charges. The local Chamber of Commerce urges community members to take part for protection and welfare.
The Flatonia Livestock Commission Co reports 650 head cattle consigned and cattle market steady to higher, with cows and calves less active. 415 head hogs listed, market strong to steady with prior sale prices. Prices: calves 28.00 31.50, commercial 25 28, stocker calves 30 40, cows 18 21.50, canners 14 19, bull prices 20 23.50, top hogs 16.20 16.70, feeder shoats 13 15.
The city will hold elections April 7 for Mayor Aldermen and City Secretary Roy Kotzebue Frances Fisbeck Willie Novosad William Wachtendorf. A referendum asks if the city may allow more chickens or livestock than for household use, with voting encouraged for each citizen.
The Moulton Fire Department invites all to the 46th semi annual convention on Sunday April 12. Registration is 2.25 dollars for adults and 1.25 dollars for children ages 5 to 12, covering dinner Dutch Lunch and the dance. Contact W H Pundt by April 4 to plan attendance.
The World Book Encyclopedia notes abundant gold in early Colombia, where fishermen reportedly used gold to craft fishhooks.
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