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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1956
Page
1
The column notes Christmas sales rising per the U S Chamber of Commerce and says teens increasingly buy their own clothing and pleasures. It also cites a national survey on teen media habits and urges farmers to apply lime for soil health and higher yields with legume crops.
Thanksgiving services will be held Thursday at 9:00 a m at Zion Lutheran Church announced by Pastor Julius Holm. A full week of activities follows including Parish Education on Friday at 7 30 p m Confirmation instruction on Saturday at 8 45 a m Sunday School at 9 00 a m Divine services at 10 00 a m Luther League hayride at 6 30 p m Choir at 7 30 p m and Ladies Aid at 2 00 p m on Thursday.
Local business houses will be closed Thursday in observance of Thanksgiving Day. The public is urged to do their shopping accordingly.
Dr J C Burt's 1956 Pontiac overturned one mile south of Moravia intersection at 10:10 Monday on the way to Hallettsville for a district court witness session. A gust of wind, pavement offset, and a guard post caused the crash. safety belt and ignition shutoff prevented serious injury. wreckage was handled by Rufus Cain wrecker from Gonzales.
B H Harper of Shi ner was fined 35.98 for disturbing peace at Ollie Mayberry place on October 21. Harper fought with Bonnie Wilkerson of Gonzales who was jailed for the same incident. Mage Lopez of Wealder was fined 30 for disturbing peace at Rock Inn on November 10. Jerald Tolbert of Gonzales paid 30.58 for disturbing peace at the VFW Hall dance on November 17. Deputy Sheriff Wm Kortwig investigated all incidents.
A 1955 four door Bell Aire driven by Stephan Fisbeck overturned while negotiating a curve on a hill on the LaGrange Farm to Market road eight miles north of Flatonia. Loose gravel caused loss of control. the Monday night accident left the occupant uninjured. Joe's Chevrolet Wrecker Service towed the damaged vehicle.
A mass inoculation was conducted at the local public schools under Dr. J C Burt with assistance from County Health Nurses M I Bozka and Fehrenkamp. Fifty five high school students and eighty six elementary students were inoculated.
Edgar Kreytag bagged a two point on Ed Kolar ranch south of Sheridan on Tuesday November 20. Frankie Kubicek shot a six pointer on Ragsdale Ranch south of Sheridan on Thursday November 22. Wayne Zimmermann, son of Otto and Mrs. Zimmermann of Fredericksburg, killed a four point buck last Saturday. Harvey Pohler bagged a six point near Junction last Saturday. Edwin Gallia Jr. shot an S point below Sublime Sunday evening.
Albert F. Beyer died at 10 05 am in Richmond on November 22 at 60 years old He had lived with sister Annie Berkendorf of Needville and in Moulton Funeral services were held November 24 at 845 am at Smith Funeral Home and 9 00 am at St Joseph Catholic Church Interment at Moulton Catholic Cemetery Survivors include two sisters Martha Dozier and Annie Berkendorf three brothers Charlie Beyer Joe Beyer and Anton Beyer Nephews served as pallbearers.
William F Hohmann aged 76 3 5 died November 20 at Wagner Hospital Shiner after illness. Born in Hanover Germany he moved to Texas as a child and lived near Moulton for decades. Survived by wife Louise three sons Oscar William Albert, three grandchildren and two sisters. Interment in Moulton City Cemetery with Rev Julius Holm officiating.
Residents reported a six second rumble and a brilliant sky flash early Saturday. Observers said no thunderstorm appeared, suggesting an exploding meteor traveling through space leaving a light trail.
A brief note reflects on Thanksgiving Prayer Day being crowded with communal spirit as each season brings gratitude and shared reflections among attendees and organizers.
Lavaca County growers vote Tuesday December 11 on whether marketing quotas will apply to the 1957 upland cotton crop. If two thirds approve, quotas and penalties apply. price supports remain at 75 to 90 percent of parity. If disapproved, no quotas but 50 percent parity price supports. Acreage allotments stay in effect.
Postmaster Meiners urges readers to follow three rules to ensure delivery before Christmas: wrap securely address correctly and mail early. He advises using sturdy cartons, tissue padding, proper packing, up to date addresses, and First Class for cards and ecards.
In Madras India seven coaches of the night express from Madras to Tuticorin derailed and fell into a swollen river at Airyalur during heavy rains. At least 141 were killed and more than 68 injured. The 400 mile route was cut as rescue operations began.
The monthly arrest report from the Game and Fish Commission lists common infractions of the sportmen's code such as no hunting license taking game in closed season and hunting from a car. Offenders include two Odessa men fined 375 dollars and two Houston men fined 200 dollars and two Lone Star men fined 400 dollars for violations including bagging too many doves headlighting deer hunting with dogs and possessing a deer carcass before the season.
In Charlottesville on Thanksgiving Day William E. Brown and R. E. Smith were duck hunting when a deer ran toward the James River and drowned. They retrieved the animal, then turned it over to the game warden because they said it was not a fair kill.
The Moulton Bobkatz won two more games last week, beating St. Ludmila's Academy of Shiner 40 to 28 and Fayetteville 81 to 17. The B team also won both their games, 44-20 over Shiner and 64-28 over Fayetteville, as Leroy Kubenka and teammates led the offense.
The No. 1 J. R. Thompson well 4 miles northeast of Dilworth was logged dry after about two weeks and reaching 7525 feet. A second well, CM&W No. 1 W. K. Tenberg five miles southeast of the county seat in Gonzales County, bottomed at 8220 feet and shows Edwards and Austin Chalk formations with potential perforation for production.
A second woman governor for a day is slated for Texas. State Sen. Mrs Neveille H Colson of Navasota will take over as chief executive Dec 11 while Gov Allan Shivers and Lt Gov Ben Ramsey traditionally vanish during the term of each senate president pro tem.
The Komensky School invites families to its annual Thanksgiving Picnic on Thursday November 29 with a family style dinner starting at 11:00 am and supper at 5:00 pm Tickets are 1.00 for adults and 0.50 for children Games run all day and night with beer ice cream and soda water available Adolph Migl's Orchestra provides music Admission to the dance is 0.25 for men and 0.25 for women with a door prize.
Mrs. B. J. Sitz of the Boursville community near here displays a seven foot papaya tree bearing nine fruit. The plant came from the Rio Grande Valley seven months ago and thrives in local orchards with trees reaching up to 12 to 15 feet. The fruit ripens to yellow, can be eaten raw or cooked, and seeds are said to have anthelmintic properties.
Pvt Daniel Haas is in basic combat training with the 9th Infantry Division at Fort Carson Colorado. He entered the Army in October and is a 1956 graduate of Washburne Trade School in Chicago. His wife Anne lives at 2321 Gustav St Melrose Park Illinois, and he is the son of R A Haas of Moulton.
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