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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1957
Page
1
The column defines a taxpayer as a government worker and discusses the tax burden relative to dependents and income. It notes the XC 99 six engine bomber and its potential impact on world power. It mentions an upcoming Tuesday April 2 election with multiple candidates seeking the U S Senate seat and urges informed voting.
Producers are reminded that the final date for releasing cotton acreage they will not plant is April 2, 1957. All released acreage will be redistributed to eligible cotton farms in the county. Those not planting all or part of their allotted land should visit the ASC Office for details and to execute a release form.
Parishioners and visiting clergy gathered in Moulton for St Joseph's Day as Rev. Joseph Kopp received 38 roses marking 38 years in the parish. The ceremony featured a 7:30 Mass and a music program by Adolph Migl's Orchestra.
Community notice urges residents to expect a test of the town fire siren on Monday night at 8 00 with ten blasts. The event is strictly for testing and the public is asked not to be alarmed.
Governor Price Daniel proclaims March 29, 1957 Knights of Columbus Day in Texas citing the organization's religious, social welfare and youth work. Menton J. Murray and James F. Houlihan helped with the proclamation. In Moulton Council No. 3244, Edwin Darilek is Grand Knight and William Novosad Deputy Grand Knight with 190 members.
Domino players from Moulton and surrounding communities are reminded of the annual KC Domino Tournament sponsored by the Moulton Knights of Columbus. The event starts Sunday April 7 at 9:00 a.m. at the Moulton VFW Hall with a noon meal for players and spectators. Registration is $2 per player and players should register as partners. If a partner is needed, attendees can meet others at the hall. Rules stay the same as last year.
The St Joseph's School Club will hold its monthly meeting Wednesday night, April 3, after Evening Devotions, not Friday April 5, to avoid conflicting with Fat Stock Show underway on April 5.
The local Chamber donates 125 dollars to prize three parade divisions Commercial Organizations and Novelties. First to third place pay 20 15 and 10 in Commercial and Organizations while Novelties split into Adults and Juveniles with 10 5 and 2 50. Conspicuous Merits given for fourth place in each group. Parade starts 5:00 PM with participants required to display sponsor name and theme.
A Chicken Stew Supper sponsored by St Joseph Christian Mothers Society will be held at St Joseph School Auditorium on Sunday March 31 with serving from 6:00 p m The menu includes homemade bread pies kolaches and bread Supper tickets cost 40c and 25c Everyone is invited.
Voters are urged to cast ballots on Tuesday April 2 for Governor Price Daniel U S Senate seat and local offices in Moulton Aldermen A F Halliburton and Francis J Fisbeck Mayor W H Pundt and City Secretary Wm Wachtendorf are up for re election Polls open at 8:00 a m and close at 7:00 p m at the City Office
Funeral services for Rev. William Burt Manning 81 of 1406 South Tenth Street Waco retired Baptist minister were held March 14 at 2 p m at Compton's Chapel with Dr Woodson Armes and Dr George C Humphrey officiating. Burial was in Oakland Cemetery Survivors include his widow four sons C L and James R Manning John Manning of Denver Wilburt Manning of Moulton three daughters Mrs Anton Miller of Cego Mrs Will iam W Davis of Whitesboro and Mrs Alfus O Johnson of Bellaire 13 grandchildren and five great grandchildren. He died March 12 in a Waco hospital. He was born in Mexia August 3 1875 and had pastored churches in Moulton West Point and Belton since 1900. He had lived in Waco since 1926.
Pilat's Super Market will open in the new location on Wednesday April 3 after 24 days of moving renovations stocking. The Modern Meat Market closes its final day Sunday noon March 31. Owners Charlie and Willie Pilat invite the public to continued service with B B stamps double on Wednesdays for purchases of $2.50 or more. Grand opening date and low price specials to be announced in next week's Eagle.
Mrs Carl Lockstedt underwent minor surgery at Renger's hospital in Hallettsville on Monday March 18. She returned home the next day and is reported to be doing very well.
The Eagle outlines the assembly site for the parade, the mapped route, and the official termination of the event planned for next week. Details include staging locations and street closures affecting spectators and participants.
Moulton Bobkittens traveled to Spring Branch March 22 23 for the invitational volleyball event. They lost to Cypress in the opener then topped Missouri City and Santa Fe to reach Consolation play with Dickinson. After trailing 7 0 in the first Dickinson match Moulton roared back to win 15 9 then won 15 13 to capture Consolation and earned Jo Ann Konvicka as an All Tournament pick with teammates Annie Jasek Bessie Jemelka Latricia Wachtendorf Ora Neli Findeisen Evelyn Stryk Diana Janek and Leonita Vasek.
The Moulton Ground Observer Corps will stand watch at the high school superintendent's office Sunday March 31 from 1:00 p m to 6:00 p m. Observers should review items 5 7 8 and 9 on Form 6 3 due to prior errors in time delay post direction and flight direction. On March 20 the post stood a four hour weather watch with no disturbance detected.
Funeral services for J. H. Vanham Jr a prominent Moulton rancher were held Sunday at his brother s home where he was visiting He died of a heart attack at age 60 years 11 months 23 days Vanham son of Mrs J H Vanham and the late J H Vanham was born in Kerrville April 1 1905 He lived in Kerrville until 1931 moved to San Francisco in 1934 married Clemicy McDonald of Kerrville on January 15 1934 He served as Army Captain of the Transportation Corps at Fort Mason California receiving a Commendation Ribbon for leadership and duty He later moved to the Vanham Ranch six miles southwest of town in 1947 He was a charter member and twice president of the Moulton Chamber of Commerce and a member of the American Legion and Ground Observer Corps Funeral services were held at See VANHAM page 4 column 2.
Local basketball teams Bobkatz and Bobkittens were honored at the high school cafeteria with barbecue by Kasper and Kubicek. Principal Edward Rainer introduced former coach Bill Batey who spoke on leadership and sportsmanship after a season of strong play and trophy displays.
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