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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1960
Page
1
Ed's Viewpoint urges business and civic support for summer boys baseball and Scout activities. It praises Scout leadership, voluntary funding, and a recent softball fundraiser. The piece warns that farm accidents kill thousands annually and stresses valuing farmers' lives as part of American progress.
Twenty 4H E girls engage in summer project work including sewing clothing nutrition and home management. They will visit Textile mills at New Braunfels and evaluate projects at Landa Park. Successful work earns each participant an extra half credit in Homemaking.
Municipal Judge Charles T. Smith urges teachers to carry straps to maintain discipline in public schools arguing family neglect of discipline pushes schools to enforce order. He cited sentencing a parent Ambrose Cosgrove to five days in jail for slapping a teacher after alleging the teacher struck his 10 year old son Terry.
In Dartford England a court fined Ernest Arney 25 dollars and banned him from keeping animals for 10 years after his pig and two dogs were found starved. Arney was unemployed.
A 1952 DeSota driven by Mrs Eugene Koncaba of Flatonia left Old Moulton road one mile west of Moulton and struck a culvert. Mrs Koncaba and two of her sons suffered serious injuries, while Mrs Jeannie Koncaba, a daughter, and the two other children were treated and released. Both adults were hospitalized as authorities investigated with Highway Patrolmen Krause and Horstman.
Ludvik Spaniel a Schulenburg area farmer died May 16 at Colonial Rest Home after short illness. Born September 5 1868 in Austria he settled in Lavaca County at 17 and married Filomina Genzer in 1928 at St John. Funeral May 18 with burial at St John Cemetery. survivors include wife nine children and numerous grandchildren.
A grade school teacher, Mrs. Lee G. Wilson, 50, of Golden Pond, Kentucky, was sentenced to 18 months in a federal reformatory after a quick jury conviction for selling moonshine whiskey. U S Attorney William Jones noted Golden Pond’s national reputation as a moonshine center.
Charles J. Goebel, a 29 year old physics professor, was fined 500 dollars for the death of 6 year old Michael Sorce. He had been convicted of second degree manslaughter and faced prison and a 1000 dollar fine. Judge Gabrielli called the conviction lasting throughout his life.
The VIFW Post 6971 regular meeting May 18 was led by Commander George Pesek. Gene Sirnck reported on the District 24 VIFW meeting in Yorktown and the group voted to fund a Boys State attendee and donate 10 to the Red Cross. A closing prayer was offered by Chaplain Claude Sherry.
The Rural Fire Truck Fund reports new contributions from diverse backers including Frank Hanslik Jr. and Roy L. Kotzebue, plus Southwestern Bell Telephone, Coca Cola Bottling Co, and several local residents. Gifts range from 2 to 20 dollars, reflecting community support for fire equipment.
Local fans forecast a Sunday showdown as the Witting Rockets host the Shiner Clippers at 3 30 p m. in Witting.
Farmers and Merchants State Bank will observe Memorial Day on Monday May 30 1960 and will be closed for business.
At Lions Field on Tuesday night the Moulton Little League fell 4 to 3 to Shiner in a tight opener. Moulton led 3 to 1 through five innings before Shiner pulled ahead with three runs in the final inning. Brosch allowed six hits for Moulton while Glomb yielded six hits for Shiner. Bunting worked the sixth inning.
At the Lions District Convention in Galveston the Moulton Club earned a meritorious certificate for achieving 100 percent or an average of $10 per member in the Texas Lions League for Crippled Children during the year 1959 60.
Joseph Selzer, 78, died May 22 at Wilson Rest Home in Waelder after a long illness. Born March 7, 1882 in Prada, he farmed in Shiner and Nickel and never married. Funeral services May 24 at Smith Funeral Home and St. Joseph's Church, interment in Moulton Catholic Cemetery with Rev. Emil Winklarek. Surviving sisters Willie Biven and Mary Kremling. Pallbearers listed.
Paris officials disclosed the summit conference cost about 1.2 million dollars for renovation of the Palais de Chaillot to house international press. About 3,000 newspapermen and broadcasters used facilities at an estimated 800000 dollars, with 400000 dollars for visiting delegations. The Big Four spent three hours at the Elysee Palace on opening day, the Russians declining to call it a proper summit session.
About $2 in nickels was taken from Darilek Brothers Grain and Feed Store in Shiner Saturday night. The burglars gained entry by removing a west window pane. Sheriff Long investigated the burglary Monday morning.
Farmer Reginald Carter of Littlehampton claims to have created the world’s first electric hen. Visitors insert coins to receive eggs from a roadside hen machine that stands five feet tall and three feet wide, with a 72 compartment drum.
Los Angeles actress Es Rodriquez, 29, testified at divorce proceedings that Alfonso Halfis was so stingy he wanted her to use oil on her face rather than cold cream. "I told him I am no salad," she said.
Army Pvt Edward J Pavlicek son of Mr and Mrs Herbert Pavlicek Route 1 Moulton receives the Texas state flag from Colonel Francis C Bowen deputy commander at Fort Gordon Ga Pavlicek carried the state standard in a parade for the 100th anniversary of the Army Signal Corps Four soldiers represented all states Pavlicek is a field carrier equipment repairman at Fort Gordon He entered the Army last November after graduating Moulton High School in 1959 He had worked for Mosher Steel Co in Houston before joining the Army.
August W. Etlinger was chosen to lead the Moulton Lions Club for the coming year. Officers include 1st Vice President Elo Fehrenkamp, 2nd Vice President Mayor Roy Kotzebue, Secretary Nolan E Wagner, Treasurer J. L. Meyer, Tail Twister Julius Krejci, Lion Tanner Henry Kocian, and directors Dr. M. M. Wagner A F Halliburton E A Dehl ana Wm L Young. Installation set for Thursday June 16 during Ladies’ Night.
Flatonia Livestock Commission reports a good run of country cattle with 903 head on ringsheet. Prices show good calves at 24 to 27.50, stocker calves 24 to 25, good fat cows 14 to 16.50, top hogs 15.75 to 16.20, packersows 12 to 15, and various cow and calf pair ranges.
Zion Lutheran Church will celebrate Ascension Day with a vesper service at 8 p m. The observance notes Ascension Day is sometimes called the Coronation Day of Our Lord.
Mrs. W. T. Bower of Oxnard California and Mrs. Mary John of Shiner spent last week Wednesday in the home of Mrs. Adella Haase.
The Moulton American Legion Hall hosts a record hop this Friday May 27 at 8 PM featuring Ray Stevens of the National Record Co. Atlanta. Admission is 50 cents per person for an evening of music and fun.
Pilat's Super Market will close at 6 00 P M sharp this Saturday May 28. The public is urged to shop accordingly.
Mrs Tommy Tloyer and son Lobby and Mr Arnold Papacek of Houston spent Sunday in El Campo to attend the eighth grade graduation at St Philip's Catholic School. Miss Linda Papacek was a graduate.
Mr. Frank Wagner Jr. attended the graduation exercises in Mercedes Tuesday evening for Carolyn Cernosek, a member of the graduating class. She is the daughter of Superintendent and Mrs. Stanley Cernosek, formerly of Moulton.
City Engineer Wm. Wachten dorf lost part of his right hand ring finger while unloading a power transformer from a pickup with a winch. The finger was severed at the first joint but is mending. This marks the first such injury in the city crew in twenty three years.
Moulton Lions contribute 18 dollars to a fund for Agadir Lions Club members hit by a devastating earthquake. The disaster left about 10,000 dead, including four Lions and their wives.
Newly elected F H A officers include Judy Kaiser as president Joycelyn Faltisek as vice president and Gussie Mae Etlinger as secretary A summer meeting will plan next year s work and fundraising for a Mother Daughter Banquet in spring
St Josephs Catholic Church Moulton sponsors four teams in the Weimar Hallettsville Deaneries Baseball League with six teams total Ammannsville Hoston St John Weimar Shiner Schulenburg and Moulton All parish members under 25 as of September 1 1959 are eligible The league runs through June and July with home games at Moulton field courtesy of the Moulton Lions Club An August Eastern Archdiocesan championship game will be played for league winners.
Anaheim reports 80 year old Emily Jane Simmons jailed overnight on drunken driving charges. She posted 263 dollar bail and commented that everyone should spend time in jail before they die to see how the other half lives.
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