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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1958
Page
1
A call for farmers and town merchants to unite for local prosperity. The piece urges buying local, keeping money within the community, and fostering brotherly cooperation between farmers and merchants to strengthen the town’s economy. It cites shared success when farmers support home dealers and insists on showing products locally to attract farmer customers.
John Syrnek about 45 was instantly killed when struck by a car driven by Emil Knezek of Praha Saturday evening at 8 near the Highway 90 underpass in Flatonia. Deputy Brunner called the accident unavoidable as Knezek could not avoid the victim.
Farmers and Merchants State Bank will be closed on Friday May 30 1958 in observance of Memorial Day. Bank officials announce the holiday closing and note no business will be conducted that day.
Henry Edsel Ford, a native of Woodville Tyler County, says he would rather be called Joe or Bill than Henry. He notes he is insulted when his full name is used.
The Moulton VFW Auxiliary marks ten years since its 1948 charter, hosting a banquet and dance at the VFW Hall Saturday night at 7 30. The group has grown to 88 members, supported VFW Post members, and funded community projects over the decade.
The Moulton Hermann Sons Lodge No. 59 held its May 15 meeting at 8 o'clock with Vice-president Frank Hanslik presiding. Members approved minutes and discussed entrants for the Shiner May Fest and the FFA & 4-H parade. The next gathering is set for June 19 at 8 PM at the VFW Hall.
Seven students graduated from the Vocational Nurse School at Huth Memorial Hospital in Yoakum during an annual program staged at St Josephs High School Gym. The graduates include Irene Novak Edna Anita Rivera Corpus Christi and Louis Pilat Cuero the first man to graduate in Yoakum. The program featured music and speeches by Rev Peter Higgins and Henry S Paulus with diplomas presented by Dr John Davis.
Boosters plan a June appearance in Monsion to promote Yoakum Tom Tom celebration. The event runs June 11 to 14 with a motorcade expected around 1 30 P M Thursday.
This notice warns parents to transfer their children for the 1959 term before the June 1 deadline. It states no regular transfers can be made after that date. A protest on transfers will be heard by the County Guard on Thursday morning, June 5.
Texas baseball legends from the Houston Professional All Stars and Stuart's Writers of Houston will face off at Veterans Memorial Park in Weimar on Saturday night June 1. Players donate services to fund Weimar summer recreation. Tri County Ruth Leaguers from Moulton invited to attend in uniform as guests and be introduced in pre game ceremonies.
The 1957 58 term ended with 32 graduates receiving diplomas at Moulton High School commencement. Harvey Gene Michna earned valedictorian honors and Annie Pauline Jasek was salutatorian. Awards included Honor Graduate and Honor Roll for Michna and a range of citizenship and service recognitions.
Two Moulton students, George Edward Gillar in agricultural engineering and Leo Travis Effenberger in mechanical engineering, received baccalaureate degrees at the May 24 graduation at Texas A and M College in College Station.
Hundreds from across the state gather at Praha to honor Rev John C Bily on his ordination as a priest by His Excellency Archbishop Robert E Lucey. Attendees include Rev Edmund Bily Rev Frank Kalina Rev Theofil Okruh Rev Vaclav Bily and Rev Edward Bily among others. The program includes ordination ceremonies Holy Mass and a plate dinner with a procession from the rectory to Praha Catholic Church.
Moulton stores will stay open all day Friday May 30 for the holiday weekend with mail services paused due to the holiday. The Eagle appeared a day early highlighting weekend specials from local merchants.
Dwight Nance, Smithville Pioneer Fence owner, urged Texas towns to lure small one owner industries from major cities. He cited low taxes and labor ease in small towns, advising targeted product listing, modest ads, and banker support to attract new manufacturers. Nance chose Smithville for its cedar resources and livability.
The Annual Field Day at the Plant Disease Laboratory in Yoakum will be held Sunday May 30 starting at 1 30 p m. The public and those interested in vegetable production can observe work at the laboratory as the season's good progress shows disease resistant tomato improvements.
Benita Pavlu resigns from the role of Assistant County Auditor of Lavaca County. Raymond Kasper of Shiner is hired as clerical help and Victor Fishbeck of Hallettsville as part time typist to assist the County Auditor's office.
The event proceeded with a large family-style meal and assorted entertainment on the grounds, following a traditional procedure. The setting and activities reflect communal customs and social gathering norms of the period.
During the past months unknown pranksters shot BB pellets at Lions Field ball park ramps and destroyed several lamps. A pre season check found lamps failed to light and had to be replaced. Parents urged to watch children with air guns and warn them of property damage offense.
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