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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1959
Page
1
Ed's Viewpoint discusses civic groups pulling together to attract a local doctor and advance Moulton's growth. The column warns of Cold War tensions with West Berlin and urges steadfast anti Communist policy. It notes rising farm costs and stagnant prices, including egg price pressure on farmers.
Jack Cinadr sustained a painful right knee injury while stepping off a moving horse on the Cooper ranch west of town last week. He was taken to Shiner hospital where doctors found a torn ligament though the full extent remains unclear. He returned home Thursday awaiting swelling reduction before further treatment.
Mr. and Mrs. James E. Brown of Brownburg Indiana celebrate three children born on January 28 across three consecutive years. The siblings share the same birth date, creating a memorable family coincidence.
Pictured left to right Tom K. Ward Principal Speaker H. C. Pittman both of Austin and local bank president attend the annual Chamber of Commerce banquet held Wednesday April 29. The event highlighted community achievements and featured remarks from distinguished guests.
Principal speaker Mr. Hu C Pittman of Austin National Bank delivered a lively address on personal choice and civic belonging at the Moulton Chamber of Commerce Banquet held April 29. August W Etlinger was announced as the new chamber president with other officers and directors named.
Ella Considine, 55, praying at the Catholic Church of St. Gregory the Great, felt a knife at her throat and a purse snatched from a pew. Police were summoned by Rev. Father Paul Marceau after the robber fled. the bag contained one dollar.
Adrienne 36 tried to sway police chief by claiming numerous thefts. After her stake in separation, she threw a brick through a shop window. The stunt led to both spouses jailed again, reuniting under same roof in custody.
Pamela Lee Springmann, eight years old, died after a lifetime of transfusions begun at three weeks old for aplastic anemia. Doctors kept her alive with frequent A negative blood, and her brother Franz, 16 months, was to welcome another sibling soon.
A fire caused by defective wiring destroyed the Frank Trlica residence near Moravia on Saturday about 7 00 am. E J Errey of Cuero owned the home which burned to the ground while Mr and Mrs Trlica were doing morning chores. They could not save any belongings except a case of eggs on the porch as Hallettsville firefighters arrived too late to stop the blaze but saved surrounding outbuildings.
The Moulton Volunteer Fire Department sponsors a free Appreciation Dance at the VFW Hall this Saturday May 9 with Henry Brosch Orchestra providing the music. Everyone is invited.
Announcement for Creig's Camp at Lake H-5 west of Gonzales, opening Saturday May 9. Free camping with boating and fishing. Groceries tackle bait including crawfish minnows worms blood bait shrimp available. Refreshments including beer and soda water. Follow road signs to the camp site west of Gonzales.
Sam Johnson, aged 83, died April 30 at 2 a.m. at his daughter Kate Fisbeck’s home in Moulton. Born December 2, 1875 in Carthage Mississippi, he moved to Texas as an infant. Survived by four sons, five daughters, 28 grandchildren, six great grandchildren, two brothers, two sisters, and a half sister. Funeral services were May 1 at Smith Funeral Home in Moulton with interment in Moulton City Cemetery.
Johnny James Simper, 13, son of Mr. and Mrs. Judy Simper, Sr., spotted a snake head in the E. A. Oehl pasture near here on Saturday. He shot it with a pellet gun and finished it with a stick, killing a 6 feet 2 inches water moccasin.
Joe Malinek 84 died at his Schulenburg home on Tuesday night May 5 following a month long illness. Funeral services are set for Friday morning. Survived by his wife Mrs Joe Malinek two daughters Mrs Erwin Skalka Schulenburg and Mrs Walter Martin Dallas one son Henry S Malinek Moulton and six grandchildren. A full obituary will appear next week in the Eagle.
The Lavaca County Home Demonstration Clubs schedule their Annual Achievement Day for Tuesday morning May 12 starting at 10 o’clock at Recreation Hall in Hallettsville.
Members of Guadalupe Valley Electric Co op District One will meet in Hermann Sons Hall Shiner on Friday May 8 at 8 PM. The agenda includes voting on a GVEC Board director nominee and other business, followed by a movie and a cartoon and attendance prizes.
Local Knights of Columbus post announces its annual picnic set for Sunday May 17 at the Moulton VFW Hall. Family style dinner and supper, entertainment, and refreshments on the grounds will be provided with Emil Bartos Orchestra supplying daytime and evening music.
The St Josephs School Club will hold its regular meeting Thursday night May 7 at 8 o clock. Following the business meeting a lunch of kalaches and coffee will be served. All members are urged to attend this meeting.
A petition circulated among landowners led to a hearing on April 8, 1949 with about 250 farmers and ranchers. The July 1949 election showed 98 percent in favor of organizing the Lavaca Soil Conservation District, which was divided into five subdivisions and formalized by the State Board in September 1949.
May 3 10 designated nationwide to stress conservation farming in the United States. In Lavaca County local chamber groups and County Agent John V Lindsey with Jer ome J Harbich explored forming a Soil Conservation District with support from Shiner Yoakum Moulton Hallettsville and others.
The Assumption of Our Lord Catholic Parish of Moravia invites all to its annual picnic this Sunday May 10. Services at 6:00 and 9:00 a.m. followed by a family style dinner at 11:45 a.m. Supper at 5:00 p.m. with a chicken stew menu. Tickets cost 1.50. George Machart and His Polka Boys perform. dance admission 50 cents for gents and ladies 25 cents.
Five year old Clarence Koudelka, son of Mr and Mrs Eddie Koudelka, suffered a mouth injury while playing in a car in a field. He slipped and cut his mouth on the radio aerial, requiring 25 to 39 stitches at Shiner Hospital. He returned home on Thursday and is recovering.
Consignments Monday totaled 727 head cattle and 514 hogs with cattle steady and top hogs stronger. Upcoming offerings include 34 Santa Gertrudis cows and a load of Hereford cow and calf pairs. Radio updates at 6:55 am and 2:30 pm on KCTI Gonzales. Prices ranged Calves 23.59 to 33.00 Good fat cows 18.00 to 21.00, old cows 150 to 180, hogs 16.00 to 16.50, sows 12.00 to 14.50, feeders 14.00 to 15.30.
Deputies catch two teenagers burglarizing a clothing store in Firestone Park California. One boy says he has a charge account there and hopes the incident will not hurt his credit rating.
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