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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1958
Page
1
Ed's Viewpoint notes a new grain storage building by Keran Gin Mill Feed Co in Moulton with 65 carload capacity additional space if needed. Owner Emil Beran says the facility will aid local producers by providing storage and convenience for grain, while regional production outlook remains strong.
On March 19 the local FFA held a meeting led by president David Anderle. The District Sweetheart Banquet will be in Brenham on April 15 with Barbara Fisbeck representing the Moulton Chapter. Delegates from Moulton are Anderle and Dennis Fishbeck. Barbara is the daughter of Otto and Mrs. Fisbeck.
Beran Gin Mill and Feed Company advances a new all steel grain storage with 65 carloads capacity. The 50 by 120 foot, 20 foot high structure sits on a cement floor in southwestern town and features a drier aeration system and corrugated tin walls and roof. Hou Tex Steel Building Company of Houston oversees construction and Emil Beran expects an additional elevator soon to boost local grain service.
Members of Moulton Hermann Sons Lodge 59 met at the VFW Hall on March 20 with President A J Breitschopf presiding. Two new members were initiated, Hilda Warneke installed as officer, a life in Hermann Sons Rest Home film and guest performers announced for April 20, and Nolan Wagner named float committee chair. Next meeting April 17 at 8 PM.
The meeting regarding the upcoming Stock Show adjourned after a brief session with attendees discussing preparations and next steps.
Folks are reminded of the approaching deadline for purchasing motor vehicle licenses which is midnight, Monday, March 31. All 1958 license plates must be attached on all vehicles by April 1.
Local merchants will be asked to donate premiums for the Moulton 4 H FFA Project Show. Extra fat calves have been added this year and community help is needed. If not contacted, leave donations with Elo Fehrenkamp at Farmers and Merchants State Bank. The show runs Friday and Saturday April 18 19 with a big fat stock exhibition and a parade featuring entries from several groups.
The Hallettsville District Council of Catholic Women held its quarterly meeting at St. Jos. Auditorium on March 23 with seven parishes represented. Mrs. Mary Wysetta of Yoakum presided, Monsignor Markov sky led the opening prayer, and Mrs. Joseph A. Kraus addressed attendees inviting participation in the upcoming A C C W Convention in San Antonio March 27–28. Priests Father Jansky Father Roebuck Father Kopp and Father Goebel attended and closed with a prayer.
Pvt Vaclav A Svatek son of Mr and Mrs James Svatek Route 1 Moulton has graduated from the petroleum products analysis course at the Quartermaster School Fort Lee Virginia The 21 year old soldier entered the Army in 1957 and was last stationed at Fort Carson Colorado He attended Moulton High School and Nixon Clay Commercial College and worked for Duncan Typewriter Company in civilian life.
A large number of local basketball fans plan a banquet in appreciation of the Bobkatz and Bob kittens for their season. It will be at Moulton High School Cafeteria on Wednesday April 16 around 7 45 PM. Sponsors may sign up at Kotzebue Drug Store before April 12.
The Moulton VFW Easter Picnic on Sunday, April 6 features a $10 prize drawn every hour from 2 to 9 p m. attendees register at the VFW Hall with no obligation. A family style dinner begins at 11:30 a m with tickets at $1.00 and 50 cents. Other attractions are planned for the day.
The Moulton High School honor roll lists students by grade across grades one through twelve. Names include Shirley Bujnoch Ralph Henrichs Elsa Holm Glennette Kaiser Margaret Krejci Keith Petrek and many others across all grades.
Moulton Agriculture Instructor Wm Young will judge the Yoakum 4 H and FFA Project Show and Sale on Saturday March 29 at Bulldog Stadium Yoakum. About 60 entries include seven Scramble calves from the 1957 Yoakum Tom Tem. over $500 in cash prizes offered. A livestock sale follows after 2 30 P M with no bid price limit.
Citizens are reminded of the City Officer election to be held Tuesday April 1. Polls open at 8:00 A M and stay open until 7:00 P M. On the ballot are Aldermen Emil J Jaluska Adolph Petrek and Nolan E Wagner all seeking re election with only three to be chosen.
Miss Mary Schaefer, 71, of near Wagner Hospital in Shiner, was struck by a hit and run vehicle Wednesday night after leaving Shiner Catholic Church. She suffers a broken jaw, fractured skull, several broken ribs, but was reported improving at Wagner Hospital. Two witnesses were mentioned in some reports, with no arrests reported.
Three Moulton Bobkittens players earned All-State Class A recognition after leading the local high school girls team to prominence, with Annie Jasek an unanimous choice and Jo Ann Konvicka and Ora Neil Findeisen also cited. The squad recently placed second in the state, with parents listed for each honoree.
Last Sunday March 23 contestants from Hallettsville Weimar and El Campo Deaneries gathered at Sacred Heart High School Hallettsville for the final event in arithmetic spelling declamation and typing Gussie Mae Etlinger captured high honors in declamation with the recitation titled American Neighbors The declamation contest weighed interpretation and effectiveness at 70 percent and mechanics of delivery at 30 percent.
Lavaca County reports 1958 March of Dimes drive results listing communities Hallettsville and house-to-house campaigns. The drive tallied contributions and outreach across rural Lavaca communities. Further details show local participation and fundraising efforts during the campaign.
Supt. Edward Rainer discussed the Hale Aiken proposal for Texas educational improvements at the PTA meeting Tuesday night. The group voted to give the high school and elementary school thirty five dollars each to buy library books. The association adjourned after the business meeting and enjoyed a brief social hour.
In Hollis Oklahoma grocer N W Warren advertised a sharp reversal to skirt a new grading law. The pitch offered eggs free when customers bought the container and stated no eggs would be sold in the store.
Fire destroyed a two room frame house occupied by Mr and Mrs Calvis Brooks and family on Highway 95 near the F T Barta store. Mrs Brooks was outside when starch boiled over a kerosene stove causing a flash. The fire completely gutted the interior with minimal clothing saved. No insurance on the building.
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