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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1959
Page
1
Local Legionaires plan a June 7 dedication event for a new Legion home highlighting community pride. Ed discusses medical facility needs and the challenge to attract a physician. Life magazines on Hoffa and union power are noted, plus concerns about small businesses facing union pressure. Government surplus projections and defense budget figures are examined with skepticism.
The Moulton Bobkatz coached by Thomas Hoyer defeated Sealy in two straight games to clinch a spot in the Regional final. They won 5-4 at Sealy and 2-1 at Lions Field with Boyce Filip earning 11 strikeouts. They meet Schertz-Cibolo in Schertz for the first game, with the return here Wednesday.
Mr August Zimmermann of Moulton sustained a serious injury to the left index finger while unloading a dump truck for the SP railroad at Caldwell Monday May 18. The bed fell and mashed the finger. He is in the SP Hospital in Houston awaiting further care.
June 3 date hints at a potential final playoff clash in Gonzales on Thursday. Local fans urged to follow the Bobkatz to Schertz Monday to back them toward victory.
At about 1 AM a lightning bolt struck the southeast corner of the Albert Pilat Jr home on Highway 95 causing minor damage. Albert Pilat was in the struck room and cut by glass fragments. his wife and daughter were in Houston. Siding and electrical units were damaged.
Police investigate the deaths of John D. Ralco wicz 17 and Rudy Gongalez 16 in a 1:30 a.m. crash on Highway 90A seven miles west of Hallettsville. The victims, Houston residents, may have been struck and left on the roadway by a 1956 pickup driven by Jimmy Budditt of Gonzales with Jesse Cook of San Antonio.
Mr. Ed Novosad, a local shoe maker, injured his hand while skiving a shoe at his repair shop. The knife slipped and jabbed his hand. seven stitches were needed at Shiner clinic. He has returned to work and the hand is healing.
James Edward Freytag of Moulton earned a baccalaureate in industrial education at the May 23 graduation at Texas A and M College. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Arnold Freytag of Moulton. Attending the exercises were Mr and Mrs Arnold Freytag, Mrs Frank Zamykal and son Butch, and Miss Mary Zamykal.
The Moulton Babe Ruth Leaguers under manager Eugene Rothbauer will play their first game of the season at Flatonia on Monday June 1 at 8:00 p.m. The first home game is June 4 against Cuero at Local Lion's Field at 8:00 p.m. Local fans are urged to come and support the team.
Emil A. Barta died suddenly in San Francisco California on Tuesday May 19 at 7 55 am aged 55 Born in Praha November 28 1903 he lived in Moravia then San Antonio and the West Coast He is survived by five sisters and three brothers Funeral services were at Smith Funeral Home Chapel Moulton with interment in Moulton City Cemetery Pallbearers included Nolan Wagner Marvin Barta Bowdy Mill and others
The annual Old Moulton Homecoming will be held at Nolan Park on Sunday June 14 with a basket picnic lunch. Coffee tea cups and plates will be supplied. The event typically draws many attendees and invites all to reconnect with old friends and meet new acquaintances.
At a May 23 1959 meeting Moulton Lodge No 298 A F and A M presented Brother J T Jaeggli with a Fifty Year Service Award. District Deputy Grand Master W C E Bressel gave the presentation. Jaeggli served as Worshipful Master in 1912 and held multiple offices including Junior Warden 1910 Senior Warden 1911 and Senior Steward 1919–1932.
Abel Gardéhas and John Melcher of Flatonia were sentenced to five years in the penitentiary by District Judge Lester Holt for aggravated assault and robbery of Frank Culak on April 16, 1955 east of Moulton after a dance at Emil Rehak's Drive-in. Their probation was revoked. they had violated terms over five years with multiple JP court charges.
Warning notice from the Moulton Cemetery Association Inc states the east side road adjacent to the city cemetery is private property and that anyone parking and drinking there will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law.
The Moulton Lions Club held a regular meeting at Pundt's Cafe. Local FFA members Allen Hanslik and Johnny Dietschke Jr spoke on cattle farming and greener pastures. Hanslik discussed South's cattle economy and new forage crops while Dietschke highlighted Vermont's Kilborn farm winning the New England Green Pastures contest and the value of high quality pasture and dairy herd production.
A total of 3.35 inches of rain fell within city limits since last Thursday in a period of thunder showers with wind. Nearby sections around Moulton also saw heavy showers with wind thunder and lightning. Moisture is plentiful and crops look promising with warm sunny weather needed.
Rev Bernard Goebel and Mr and Mrs William Meyer and Mr and Mrs Emil Jalufka attended the State Convention of the Knights of Columbus in Laredo last week Monday Tuesday and Wednesday.
Mrs Evelyn Simpson received her bachelor of science degree on Sunday May 24 at SWTSTC in San Marcos. She is the first grade teacher at Moulton Public School.
Thirty four members of the 1958 59 graduating class received diplomas Monday night May 25. Louis Pietsch School Board President presented the diplomas. Valedictorian Rose Marie Strieder and salutatorian Edward Hanslik led the ceremony, which was largely attended.
Twelve year old John Young son of Mr and Mrs William L Young cut his foot last Thursday jumping from a driveway culvert at home. He was taken to Tallettsville hospital where five stitches were necessary and the cut is healing nicely.
Farmers & Merchants State Bank will observe Memorial Day on Saturday May 30 1959 and will not open for business.
Geier Merrem Post 592 announces Dedication Services for its new Legion Home on Highway 95 in northeastern town. The event starts Sunday at 2 09 p m with Post Everlasting Services at 3 00 p m. Senator Culp Krueger of El Campo delivers the principal address. A chicken barbecue supper begins at 5 00 p m with public invited. a detailed program will appear in The Moulton Eagle next week.
The Moulton ten defeated Shiner 6-0 at Lions Field in the season opener. Harvey Lee Pohler pitched the full game. The next Little League game is set for Friday night against Hallettsville at home.
Joe F Roznovsky of Shiner died at Shiner hospital Monday May 25 at age 84 5 27 Born Bluff Fayette County on Nov 28 1874 son of Joe and Veronika Roznovsky survived by wife Frances Simper died 1950 three sons Daniel Frank and Steve all of Shiner five daughters including Frances Marcak of New Mexico Helen Valis and Elenora Beale of Shiner Funeral at Buffington Funeral Home Shiner and Catholic Church with burial in Shiner Catholic Cemetery Rosary recited evenings prior to service
Thirty two members of the 1958 59 graduation class went on a senior trip to the Fort Clark Dude Ranch near Bracketteville, twenty miles from the border. Chaperones include Mr. and Mrs. Robert Taylor and Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Vasek. They left Moulton at 3 30 AM for a first stop in San Antonio. a possible border visit to a Mexican town was considered if time allowed.
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