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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1960
Page
1
The piece urges readers to vote next Tuesday for the presidential candidate of their choice and to not overlook Constitutional Amendment No 4. It argues for eliminating unregulated small loan companies and criticizes high interest lenders. It notes tax revenue from gasoline is diverted from road building per industry figures.
On October 28 the State Highway Commission approved the 1961 1962 Consolidated Highway Program for Lavaca County. The plan covers US 77 and US 77A from near the Lavaca River to near US 90 A 3.5 miles, with grading structure and surfacing at an estimated cost of $275 600.
A Rennes court sentenced Jean and Pierette Gueyiel to one year in prison after they confined their 6 year old son in an empty wine bar to force multiplication practice. They were also accused of beating the boy with a whip and a stick.
While dove hunting Sunday afternoon, Alfred Boothe and son Lynn found a weather balloon about 2 1/2 miles east of Moulton on their farm. The balloon measured roughly 6 to 7 feet long and 3 to 4 feet wide.
Donors and buyers listed for the St Joseph School Club Picnic held locally. Items include ham, corn, sodas, poultry, soaps, sorghum syrup, tobacco, and various household goods with buyer and resale details and final totals.
Texas voters face a November 8 1960 General Election with four constitutional amendments on the ballot. The measures cover hospital districts bond interest limits legislature pay and per diem, and regulation of lenders and loan classifications. Voters are urged to study the amendments and plan to vote.
The Christian Mothers Society sponsors a bake sale Saturday November 5 at the City Office starting at 9 a.m. Cakes pies kalaches home made bread and noodles will be offered to complete weekend menus.
A representative of the Social Security Office in Victoria will be in Shiner at City Hall at 9 a.m. Monday November 7 to help residents file retirement survivor or disability claims and answer questions about the program.
Ag Commissioner John C. White extended the cotton plow up deadline from October 31 to November 15 in the counties of Fayette, Austin, Bastrop, Colorado, Lavaca, Lee and Washington due to unsettled weather and ongoing rain.
L. A. Freund, a farmer near Edwardsville Illinois, fired at a helicopter after claiming the noise frightened his horses. He was arrested on a charge related to the shooting.
Four well known Schulenburg residents died when their car collided with a Santa Fe freight train between Brenham and Caldwell after leaving the A M Arkansas game in College Station. Victims were Emil J Chromeak and his wife, Charles Matula, and Tonie Mertz.
The city of Moulton will observe Veterans Day Friday November 11 and business houses will remain closed for the day. The public is requested to do their shopping accordingly.
Dozens of children dressed as goblins and spooks roamed Moulton streets Monday night. They knocked on doors shouting Trick or Treat and enjoyed Halloween while parents guided some youngsters home.
Miss Ethel Hafernik a Brackenridge Hospital School of Nursing student nurse in Austin was chosen as Student Council Representative for her Junior Class. She is the daughter of Mrs Sophie Hafernik of Yoakum.
The Moulton Public School P T A will hold its regular meeting in the school cafeteria Monday night November 7 at 7 30. After the business portion Mrs J T Jaeggli will present a short piano pupil program. Refreshments will be served. All members urged to attend.
Coach Hoyer and Mrs. Hoyer attended the Basketball Coaching Clinic at Southwest Texas State Teachers College in San Marcos on Saturday. Hoyer spoke on the program with the topic Aggressive Defense.
San Antonio man Frank F. Ju Rek Jurek 69 reported his car would not move on Sunday. He found the drive shaft had been stolen after starting the motor and discovering the vehicle remained stationary.
Rain measured up to 3 inches fell in parts of the Moulton community early Saturday with a shower accompanied by thunder and lightning at about 2 o clock. A second shower followed two hours later and light rain continued until mid morning.
Mrs Mary Rehak 85 died October 28 after a year bedridden from a hip fracture. Born in Moravia Czechoslovakia she came to Lavaca County in 1883 and later moved to Moulton. Survived by seven daughters four sons thirty nine grandchildren twenty five great grandchildren and two sisters in Czechoslovakia. Pallbearers were her grandsons.
Mr. Erwin Kram returned home last week Tuesday after a nine day confinement in Wagner Hospital Shiner. He is up and about feeling fine. Mr. Rudolf Freytag came home Wednesday after a two day confinement at Wagner Hospital Shiner. He is getting along nicely.
In Hackensack New Jersey Dr Raphael Gilady says his wife Madelyne insisted their doberman pinscher sleep in bed with them.
The Bobkatz and Bobkittens debut November 8 vs Round Top Carmine at Carmine Gym. The Bobkatz boast speed with veterans Leon Vasek and Ben Darilek, others include Kenneth Anderle and Johnny Culak. The Bobkittens mix youth with four returning lettermen Georgie Luksovsky and Rose Berkenhoff among others. Support from locals urged to back last season’s strong reputation.
Attention parents and boys eight to ten invited to join the Cub Scouts. Families must help with parental guidance as meetings are planned this month to select adult leaders and begin den meetings in about a month. For details contact Tommy Hoyer.
Active bidding across all classes at Flatonia Livestock Commission Co with strong butcher calves. Calves Good to choice 21 to 23.30 dollars, commercial 18 to 21, utility 16 to 18, culls 16 and down. Also yields for stockers, cows, hogs, sheep, and pairs listed with price ranges.
District games are set from November 8 to February 16 including Waelder hosting and visiting dates at Waelder Fayetteville Flour Bluff Rock Island Moulton Del Valle Shiner Schulenburg Weimar Bastrop Canyon Smithville Luling and Del Valle with both boys and girls divisions.
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