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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1957
Page
1
Ed's Viewpoint notes local leaders plan a meeting to discuss attracting a physician and possibly building hospital facilities, while highlighting an up to date urgent clinic and ambulance service. It adds a reminder for civic groups to contribute opinions and suggestions.
The plan aims to build 41 000 miles of roads over 13 years at 51 billion dollars with high maintenance costs. States like Texas sought to raise truck weight to 72 000 pounds, threatening expenses. The appropriation may cover only half of needed highways, amid national budget balancing. The Little Rock incident has cost taxpayers about 14 billion while federal troops managed the affair.
Postmaster Meiners urges early mailing of Christmas cards and gifts and careful packing. Use corrugated cartons with ample cushioning, include a return address, and shield labels with tape to prevent defacing. Ensure complete addresses with full name street city zone and state.
A 1915-era view shows Ed Boehm Sr. barns in the foreground with W J Papacek residence later home to Mr and Mrs White Fulkerson. John Mikulik home later occupied by Mr and Mrs Anton Faltisek and Zion Lutheran Church appear in the background. Ed Boehm Jr built a large home on a vacant lot and other houses began on surrounding corners.
The Old Cotton Belt Association wins support to keep a 6.3 percent state cotton reserve for small farms hardships and inequities. Texas ASC Committee approved the allotments and sent them to Washington but West Texas pressure sought to narrow the reserve. OCBA prevailed maintaining the 6.3 percent state reserve to aid Texas cotton growers.
In Sutton County West Virginia a Braxton County mother Thelma Roberts 29 and her children Joseph 6 Elaine 2 and Jeffrey 3 months died in a rural Buffalo Creek home fire caused by a bedroom stove explosion after gasoline was found in a kerosene container. Father Granville Roberts Jr. 30 survived serious injuries and saved 4 year old James by throwing him from a window.
Rueben Jochee bagged a six pointer on the Kolar Ranch near Sheridan Saturday in a hunting report noting the successful deer harvest.
The Moulton Bobkittens in Tuesday practice games defeated Prairie Lee girls 103 to 11 in Prairie Lee. The boys followed with a 60 to 32 win over Prairie Lee boys as substitutes scored heavily and all players saw action.
Sisters of St Jos ephs School held private conferences with parents to discuss each pupil's progress during the first nine weeks. The meetings aim to strengthen teacher parent relations and guide the child with subject matter progress. Another conference is planned for late January in the classroom.
Farmers in Lavaca County may buy stock in the Hallettsville Grain Elevator and Storage Company. Stock can be purchased at the County Farm Bureau Office in Hallettsville or at the Farm Bureau Community meeting at the Shiner VFW Hall on Wednesday December 4 at 7 30 P M. A representative will explain the granary operation and answer questions. All farmers urged to attend for better agriculture in the county.
The Stephen F. Austin Senior High girls volleyball team from Houston finished second in the city championship after losing to Reagan Senior High. Reagan won game one 22 19, Austin won game two 28 18, and Reagan triumphed 25 9 in game three on Tuesday at Lamar High. Vivian Gassmann, formerly of here, was a team member.
Charles A. Lucke of Hallettsville named representative of the Lutheran Brotherhood fraternal life insurance society announced by Phil C. Summel San Antonio He is a former teacher and U S Army veteran now employed in Hallettsville at Otto Goedecke Inc He lives at 502 Page Street with his wife Juanita Rothbauer and their son and attends St Peters Lutheran Church
The Moulton Hermann Sons Lodge No 59 met at Rock Inn Hall with President A J Breitschopf. Two new members Mrs Emil Jaluska and Henry Malinek were initiated. Christmas program set for December 17 at 7 30 pm with packages for children. Regular meetings move to VFW Hall starting December.
Constable Daniel Koranek warns that shooting fireworks on streets within Moulton city limits is illegal and violators will face full legal penalties.
A source close to Gov. Faubus estimates the federal government spent 3 436 000 dollars to keep troops on duty for the first six weeks of enforced integration at Central High School. The figure covers 38 days after the 101st Airborne Division arrived on Sept 24. Public order is maintained by federalized Arkansas National Guardsmen within a court ordered desegregation at Central High School hosting about 1 900 white pupils alongside nine Black students.
ASC Committee Chairman Eugene N. Hermes calls upland cotton growers to vote on December 10 1957 to decide if marketing quotas will govern the 1958 crop. Eligible voters are all who produced upland cotton in 1957. If two thirds approve quotas marketing limits apply with penalties for excess cotton and full supports at 75 to 90 percent of parity depending on supply. If disapproved no marketing quotas. Referendum details appear on page 5 column 6.
Fisbeck returns home Monday after a weeklong deer hunt in the Big Bend country. The party of 29 men bagged 17 bucks during the expedition.
A cold front swept through Moulton with icy rain and sleet ending Sunday. Rain totals reached 2.85 inches since Thursday while floods closed FM roads to Gonzales and Waelder for several days. Saturday night brought sleet thunder and lightning as skies cleared Sunday and temperatures rose.
Zion Lutheran Church will observe Thanksgiving Day with services at 9:00 a.m. led by Rev. Julius F. Holm. The new church year begins Sunday with Advent wreath hung in the chancel. Sunday services at 10:00 a.m. and Sunday School at 9:00 a.m. A Christmas program rehearsal is set for Sunday 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Other week announcements include confirmation Saturday 8:45 a.m. to 2:45 p.m., Luther League Monday 7:30 p.m., Pastor's Class Wednesday 7:00 p.m., and Ladies Aid Thursday 2:00 p.m.
The Moulton Bobkatz and Bobkittens travel to Waelder Friday December 6 to compete in a two day tournament. Bobkatz open at 10 20 a m against Fayetteville with a potential 2 40 p m Saturday game if they advance. Bobkittens meet Rock Island girls at 11 30 a m with a possible 9 10 a m Saturday game if they win. Local fans urged to attend and support the teams.
The Texas Egg Marketing Advisory Board announced a get tough policy on egg buyers sellers and handlers without a license. The permit deadline was Oct. 20 and penalties include up to a 1000 dollar fine for unpermitted activity.
Mrs Rosie Matocha mother of Father John Matocha of Panna Maria and former Moulton assistant died last week at 72. Funeral services were held at Jourdant Thursday. She resided in Atascosa County 35 years and, with husband John, ran the Matocha Grocery at La Parita. Survived by three sons Gus Ed Fred of Jourdanton, daughter Mrs Claudine Jasik of La Parita and 14 grandchildren.
Edgar Freytag bagged a 12 point buck on the Kolar Ranch near Sheridan Tuesday November 19. Deer reports say the herd is in excellent shape due to ample vegetation and a bumper crop.
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