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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1960
Page
1
The Record Stockman of Denver argues livestock producers prize independence and reject government aid. The piece notes high gas taxes affecting the meat industry and recalls a temporary 1961 tax, now potentially extended, drawing protests to curb further increases.
A Metro color suspense feature shows at Star Theatre Saturday and Sunday starring Robert Stack Dorothy Malone George Sanders Edmond OBrien and Tom Mix. A luxury liner catches fire with 1500 aboard as Captain Sanders fights to save the doomed ship while panic rises and passengers struggle to survive.
The Moulton Chamber of Commerce held its annual banquet on Wednesday in the school cafeteria starting at 8 p.m. Notables from Shiner Houston and San Antonio attended. Houston guests John L. Andrew and representatives of Management Service Inc spoke on attracting industries to small towns and the community’s labor force.
Beverly Charles daughter of Mr and Mrs E V Charba of Stafford formerly of Moulton earned a history medal at the Missouri City Elementary assembly for writing the best Sixth Grade essay on Historic Trailways. The Fort Bend Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution presented the award.
The Community Dance Club hosts its first 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 at a price of $1 per couple.
At the School Board meeting in Moulton Independent School James E Kolar and Harry S Meyer were sworn in as new members. Wm J Meyer was elected President Julius Jasek Vice President and Kolar Secretary. Retiring members Louis Pietsch and G G Fisbeck each long served on the board.
The Red Cross Chapter will sponsor free swimming lessons starting June 1 at Sulphur Park for school children ages 6 through 18 and those starting school in September. The pool will charge a 50 cent rental per course, enrollment cards sent to Mr Edwin Plowman for organization before June 1, with Mrs Francis Fisbeck available for more information.
Notice that Zion Lutheran Church holds a service at 8:00 a m next Sunday with no Sunday School.
Commissioner John C. White of the Texas Department of Agriculture sets May 20 as the final planting date for cotton in Gonzales and Lavaca counties for 1960. He warns late planting means later harvest and more boll weevil and pink bollworm hibernation, urging farmers to plant before midnight May 20 to head off pests. Rains delayed stalk destruction and plowing. 31.14 percent spring survival of boll weevil is high county and state risk.
Mrs John Hoepfl is admitted to Shiner Hospital since Saturday April 30 after a fall at home. She underwent hip surgery Thursday last week and is reported to be progressing as well as can be expected.
Mrs John Willburg 86 fell down steps at the Janssen home in Converse and broke her leg. She was confined to Santa Rosa hospital in San Antonio and returned home Monday where she is getting along as well as can be expected. Mrs Willburg formerly lived in Moulton.
Dr W W Hagerty dean of the College of Engineering announced the June baccalaureate engineering degree candidates at the University of Texas. Commencement exercises will be held June 4. Joseph Edward Schraer son of Mr and Mrs Ben Lehrner of Moulton is listed among the Civil Engineering graduates.
In Brighton England Yvonne Moore handed over her 11 day old son to Gladys Simon of New York who came to collect the child for adoption. Mrs Simon plans a six month stay to complete the legal process.
Decoration Day ceremonies are set for Sunday May 15 at Moulton City Cemetery starting 9 30 a m sponsored by Moulton Geier Merrem Post 392 The program includes songs readings and a Memorial Address by Ben Reue Ninth District Commander American Legion If weather is bad the event moves to the American Legion Home
A brisk sale at the Flatonia Livestock Commission Company arena featured solid demand for fresh cattle and strong packer cows. Top hogs gained about 50 cents per hundredweight, with a large ranch consigning 475 cattle including 225 cow and calf pairs and 25 dry cows set for next Monday, May 16.
The St. Josephs School Club held a May 6 meeting at 8 o clock led by Sister M Corrine. Officers elected include William Bartos president George Jasek vice president and Mrs Eugene Krejci secretary Mrs August Etlinger treasurer and Mrs Raymond Fishbecks reporter. Attendance prizes went to Sister M Sabina and Sister M Alphonsus and the gathering closed with a prayer followed by lunch.
In Lavaca County the Democratic Primary re-elected Sheriff Theo Long with 2 518 votes to 2 158 for Leland Moore. Precinct 6 Constable Daniel Koranek led Frank Hanslik Jr. 415 to 97. E W Patteson of Gonzales edged Joe Saegert to become District Attorney by 2946 votes across four counties.
The E. E. Mikulik farm eight miles northeast of Moulton is named in the Mystery Farm contest. Larry Wagner wins two free Star Theatre passes. The 122 acre farm features a new barn, 90 acres cultivated, 25 white faced cattle, and a family that farms and hunts locally.
An updated total of 1 185.50 has been collected for the Rural Fire Truck Fund, with new contributions since last week. Donors include Aug J Melnar 5 Chas Jobb 5 Theo Wenske 3 Edgar Freytag 5 Joe P Machalec 2 Henry J Butschek 3 Frank Rothbauer 5 William Stryk 5 06 Albert Brom 3 Anton Palitza 3 Richter's Bakery of San Antonio 25 Lee Baking Company of Victoria 10.
Public admission at Sulphur Park Swimming Pool is 35c for adults and 20c for children. A 20-swim pass costs $5 for adults and $3 for children, offering convenience and savings for summer swimmers.
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