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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1960
Page
1
The piece urges extended voter participation this Saturday and cautions readers to study candidate qualifications. It notes 1961 interest on the national debt will total over 9.5 billion dollars, the second largest cost after defense, and calls citizens to restrain federal spending and defend national income.
A group of Lavaca County voters urges residents of Precinct 6 to reelect Constable Daniel Koranek on Saturday May 7. The notice highlights his four years of service wartime veteran status and availability at his town outskirts home.
Mrs. J. T. Jaeggli will present her students in a piano recital at the school gymnasium Friday night May 13 starting at 8 o'clock. The public is invited to attend this delightful affair.
A Dodge dump truck driven by Adolph Bartos of here swerved off FM Road 532 late Sunday night and crashed through a yard fence, stopping against a cedar tree before Mrs. Ben Ziesberg's home. Bartos escaped unharmed. the truck suffered extensive damage. An oncoming car blinded him, investigators said. Police officer Consulate Daniel Koranek led the investigation.
Lavaca County rural electric cooperatives plan a joint Silver Jubilee event at Hallettsville Recreation Hall on Friday May 13 at 7 pm. The program features keynote Tom Reaviey Texas Electric Cooperatives Inc plus Hallettsville Mayor J F Bozka and County Judge Gus Strauss with prizes worth 800 dollars and entertainment by Joe Patek Band.
The Flatonia Livestock Exchange details bid ranges for calves, cows, bulls, hogs, and feeder stock. Good and choice calves 24 to 28. standard calves 21 to 24. utility calves 17 to 21. stocker calves 25 to 30. stocker heifer calves 24 to 26. stocker yearlings 22 to to. good fat cows 14.50 to 17. canners 11 to 15. hard canners 9 to 12. cow and calf pairs 140 to 220. heavy bulls 19 to 21. light bulls 18 to 20. hogs top 15.50 to 16.30. packer sows 12 to 15. feeder shoats 12.50 to 14.
A special committee will gather on Front Street in Moulton this Saturday May 7 to obtain county wide Brucellosis petition signatures. Many farmers and cattlemen have not yet signed and the committee will explain the issue and its importance.
A 1958 Ford driven by Mrs. Vestine Muehlistein of Yoakum overturned twice on the Victoria Highway Saturday evening about 6 45. Mrs. Muehlistein and her mother Mrs. Ed Schroeder were thrown from the front seat. Mr and Mrs George Ammermann in the back were only bruised. Mrs. Muehlstein suffered a broken right shoulder and was taken to Yoakum Hospital. Mrs Schroeder had cuts and bruises. the Ammermanns sustained head injuries and cuts. Highway patrol from Victoria investigated.
Barbara Wenske 17, daughter of Mr and Mrs Bruno Wenske, was chosen to represent Moulton Herman Sons Lodge No 5 at the Hermann Sons May Fest in Shiner on May 15. Her escort is Dennis Barta of here. They will attend a 9:30 A M meet-and-greet and the 1:30 P M May Fest Parade, then the 8:00 P M coronation of the Court of Enchantment at the American Legion Hall. Barbara is an active officer in the lodge.
Lillian Fehrenkamp, 76, of Shiner, a retired Bell Telephone operator, died when her 1954 Chevrolet was struck broadside by a Kerrville bus on Highway 95 in Shiner. The crash occurred Monday at 2:20 p.m. and she was pronounced dead at 2:35 p.m. at Wagner Hospital. Chief Charles Frazier investigated. she was aunt to Lee and Norman Fehrenkamp of Hallettsville.
The Firemen invite the public to a dance at the Moulton VFW Hall tonight with Std Patek s Orchestra providing music. Admission is 75 cents for gentlemen and 25 cents for ladies.
The Moulton Lions Club sent a $180 check to the Texas Crippled Children's Camp at Kerrville after a recent local fund drive. Two Lions contributed $20 of the total personally.
Pvt Clarence Hajek 23, son of Mr and Mrs Charlie J Hajek of Route 1 Moulton, recently joined the 37th Artillery in Schwabisch Hall Germany. He entered the Army last October and completed basic training at Fort Carson Colorado. A 1955 graduate of Waller High School.
Mr Woodrow Joost of Houston is a patient in the VA Hospital Houston since last Thursday. He is confined to Ward 203 with Mrs Joost and Mr Claude Sherry visiting on Sunday. Friends wish him a speedy recovery.
Parents must file transfer applications with the county superintendent by June 1 for all children regardless of grade level taught in the home district. The rule covers pupils in and above the district’s grade levels seeking placement in a public school outside the home district.
Texas voters are advised to bring poll tax receipts to polls this Saturday. Election laws require presiding judges to stamp the voter’s party on the receipt. Those over age who do not pay poll tax will vote as before, and those without receipts must sign an affidavit at the polls.
Yoakum Hallettsville Cuero Moulton and Yorktown representatives attended a Thursday night election session and banquet at Stary's. Officials re elected for the coming year include Faithful Kiar Msgr A J Morkovsky Faithful Navigator Fred J Strauss Captain Charles L Bodden Admiral Emil J Jalufka Pilot Joseph E Brown Comptroller Henry L Raska Inner Sentinel Peter Paul Jablonski Outer Sentinel Henry Kocian.
Lavaca County Chapter of the American Red Cross will sponsor free swimming instruction for children ages 6 to 18. Communities must provide a pool and enrollment cards are available at local schools. Instruction begins June 1, 1960 with classes assigned after enrollment.
The Moulton P T A will hold its regular meeting in the school gymnasium Monday night May 9 at 7 45 o’clock. Officers for the ensuing year will be installed. Mrs J T Jaeggli’s pupils will present a piano recital and the Moulton High School Band will perform. Refreshments after the program.
Final announcement urging voters of precinct 6 to elect Frank J Hanslik Jr for constable. Emphasizes experience fairness regardless of creed race or religion and commitment to just outcomes at scenes of violation. Encourages casting a vote for the capable candidate.
After a spell of dry weather storms began Sunday week ago with heavy rain and flooding. On Tuesday around 12:30 p.m. marble sized hail in the Oak Grove area destroyed cotton and damaged corn and gardens while strong winds and heavy rain damaged homes. Moulton saw only light rain. nearby communities had lighter effects.
Contributions continue to pour in for the Rural Fire Truck Fund a vital need in the area. The list below items donors since last week's report highlighting community support and pledge totals.
Members of the Moulton American Legion and VFW posts will play a charity softball game at Lions Field on Wednesday night May 11 starting at 7 30. Proceeds aid Moulton Boy Scout Troop as the public is urged to attend with families for a spirited veterans game.
Daniel Koranek appeals for votes to renew his constable term in Lavaca County Precinct 6. A World War II and Korea veteran, he notes his long service, accessibility at home near Moulton, and commitment to continue serving the community to the best of his ability.
A ham shoot will be held at Rock Inn on Sunday May 8 starting at 1 30 pm. Residents are invited to test their luck for a chance to win a large ham.
Mrs. August Etlinger, local chairman for the American Cancer Society, reports the drive has raised 296.45 to date. She invites uncontacted residents to contribute by reaching out to her.
Patricia Hons Delores Mig Hattie Svatek Genevieve Klei hege with Mrs Sel ma Atkinson attended the State Meeting of the Future Homemakers of America at Austin Municipal Auditorium April 29 30. Helen Poe Dallas lecturer spoke on Your World Today and Tomorrow and experiences in Soviet Russia. Style Show by William B Travis High School and state degrees conferred. Saturday morning included business meeting and officer election.
The Community Dance Club schedules its first 1960 dance at the VFW Hall on Saturday May 14 with Emil Bartos providing old time and modern music. Each member couple may bring one guest couple and pay 1 dollar per couple.
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