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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1957
Page
1
The column notes local damage from a twister near Sulphur Park and Oak Grove and severe flash floods in Lampasas. It reports May 20 planting deadlines, flexible cotton rules, insect threats, and pink bollworm concerns amid weather. It also discusses UN yearbook trends, Communist growth, and U.S. economic policy in the Cold War context.
The text argues there is no evidence that cancer develops mainly in the poor or unhealthy. It advises that regular checkups by a qualified physician are the best safeguard against cancer and other diseases.
A small tornado struck the Sulphur Park and Oak Grove regions Monday at 11:30 AM. It damaged live oaks, sheds, a barn, a gasoline truck, and a Coca Cola sign, then crossed toward Oak Grove causing widespread roof and outbuilding destruction and scattered debris across multiple farms.
On the way to Moulton from Flatonia before noon, Frank Meyer received a minor shock and burns to his left hand when a power line struck near the highway. He had his hand on the car door as sparks and a loud pop followed by a bright flash occurred.
Kingsville see Frank Jemelka of Moulton is a candidate for the Bachelor of Business Administration degree at Texas A I College spring commencement May 25. 298 candidates listed 259 bachelors 39 masters. Richard A Goodson will keynote. Jones Auditorium hosts the 6 30 p m exercises with Dr E H Poteet conferring degrees.
The Old Moulton Homecoming will be held at Nolan Park Sunday June 9 featuring a basket picnic lunch. Meet your friends there for an enjoyable day.
Members of the Ninth District American Legion and Auxiliary met in Shiner to elect Melvin Motal of ki Campo as District Commander succeeding Mac Copeland. The Auxiliary chose Mira Banfield as District President and Helen Harvill as vice president.
Members of the FHA sponsored a Mother and Daughter Banquet on May 8 in the High School Cafeteria. A barbecue chicken meal and desserts were served. Rebecca Halliburton welcomed guests as Latricia Wachtendorf led the FHA prayer song with performances by Lexie Etlinger and Latricia Wachtendorf.
The Moulton Public School Band and buyers at the Stock show auction were guests of the Future Farmer Chapter for a Bar B Que at Sulphur Park Tuesday night May 14. Several other persons who aided with the show and sale were honored. The Chapter thanks all who have given valuable assistance over the years.
The Old Cotton Belt Association asks all cotton farmers with a 1957 allotment to sign MQ-31 to preserve their Cotton Allotment History for farm and county. Excludes those who placed all or part of their allotment in the Soil Bank or released part or all of 1957. MQ-31 protects against underplanting history losses and does not obligate but safeguards future allotment history. Contact your County ASC office before June 1, 1957 to obtain a copy.
The Moulton Knights of Columbus sponsor a daylong event at the VFW Hall on Sunday May 19 featuring a family style baked chicken dinner at 11:00 a.m. Tickets cost 1.00 for the meal and .50 per plate. Cash prizes total 33 with 15 10 and 5 awarded at 10:00 p.m. Rudy Kurtz Orchestra provides music for the evening dance.
Ernest Kubenka George Branky Wayrron Boethel and Joe Darilek local FFA members will present their Lone Star Farmer Degree applications to the Area III committee in Brenham Friday afternoon. If approved the state committee meets in June. Leroy Kubenka and David Simper will perform at the Area III Entertainment contest aiming for the Fort Worth State contest in July.
Heavy dark clouds moved in around 11:00 am as Moulton recorded .80 inch rainfall accompanied by thunder and lightning. A small tornado touched down southeast of town causing notable damage to several farm homes while heavier rainfall fell to the north and west.
Mrs. Ludie Polasek and two sons Daniel and Anthony with Mrs. Albert Kresta and daughter Kathy of Victoria were en route to Moulton when a crossroad collision occurred after Mrs J Vasek of Sweet Home failed to stop. Cars damaged but no serious injuries reported. Polasek cut lip and chest bruises. Vasek shocked.
Presented at the St Edward’s University senior ball in Austin on May 13 the Sweetheart of the senior class was Miss Marjorie Ann Brom of Moulton. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs John Brom and a nurse at Wagner Hospital in Shiner. She belongs to Catholic groups and was sponsored by the Academy of Science, escorted by Victor Novak of Shiner.
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