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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1957
Page
1
A viewpoint discusses rising operating expenses for papers and the need to raise advertising rates to cover costs. It argues competition sustains prices and quality, criticizes agitating forces, and urges public funds transparency as essential to democratic government. It asserts competition spurs growth and employment, not defeat.
Bennie Olsovsky of Texas A and I College Kingsville was named Cadet Second Lieutenant in the ROTC unit. He received the appointment after completion of required training and duties, signaling recognition of his leadership and performance.
In May 1894 the Moulton Hermann Sons Lodge hosted an early May fest at the Edwin A. Jaeggin Produce site drawing a large crowd. A photo shows the first Moulton band with members including William Fehrenkamp F T Fehrenkamp Lawrence Rothbauer Aug Elster Emil Buescher John Reinch Edward Balhorn Fred W Krause and 13 year old Wm H Schodde plus Henry Schoen vogel as bass drummer and Fredericks on snare drum.
Kotzebue Drug Store announces a Rexall One Cent Sale beginning Monday October 14 through Saturday October 19. Two items will be sold for the price of one plus a penny, with hundreds of items including medicines cosmetics and household necessities on offer plus Bonus Buys and courtesy shopping booklets for reserving merchandise.
The VFW Convention of District 24 will be held in Port Lavaca on Sunday October 6 with registration from 8:30 a.m. Members of the local VFW and VFW Auxiliary are urged to attend.
Funeral services for 85 year old Mrs. Clara Drozd were conducted in Hallettsville by Rev. A. Morkovsky. Burial followed in Hallettsville Cemetery. Survivors include six sons John Drozd Rosenberg Julius Rudolph Jerome Drozd Breslau Frank Drozd Victoria Charlie Drozd Hallettsville and four daughters Mrs Martin Valigura Mrs Aug Cervenka of Moulton Mrs Alvin Barta of Breslau and Mrs Aug Neubaues of Hallettsville.
Deputy Sheriff Wm Kortwig stopped two motorists on FM Road 532 Saturday night. David Brunner of Flatonia faced charges after being clocked at 150 mph in a 35 mph zone in the town’s western area. Wilbert Dohring of Marlin was cited for 60 mph in a 30 mph zone on the same road.
Funeral services were held for Mrs. Emil Fojtik at Buffington Funeral Home and Shiner Catholic Church after her death September 24 at 9:20 a.m. in Shiner. Born May 13, 1889 in Dubina, she married Emil Fojtik in 1909 and lived in the Shiner area. She was 68 years old with survivors including six sons, a daughter, three sisters, 13 grandchildren, and her husband.
A 44 year old Huntsville man Hermann D. Cole was indicted by a federal grand jury in Houston for threatening two Internal Revenue Service agents on August 26 while they questioned him about unpaid taxes. He allegedly lunged with a pocket knife. If convicted he faces up to three years in prison and a 5000 dollar fine.
Several cases believed to be Asiatic flu have been reported in the community. The illness is marked by a high fever that lasts for multiple days.
All baseball uniforms of the Moulton Babe Ruth league team are requested to be turned in at Vladik's Drive-Inn to be put away for the season. Team members are urged to return their uniforms promptly for storage.
Eugene Kloesel of Route 1 Moulton was stopped by Constable Daniel Koranek for disregarding a stop sign. He appeared before Justice of the Peace Jerome Vasek and paid his fine including court costs.
Mr William Winkenwerder returned home from Nix Hospital in San Antonio after a two week stay for surgery. He is recuperating nicely and resting at home.
Mr Woodrow Joost comes home Saturday from the VA Hospital in Houston after an extended confinement for major surgery. He is up and about and feeling fairly well.
Dr. A A Warlick introduces Little Boy Blue and Little Bo-Peep feeds from Edwards Feed Mills San Antonio. The products have a 20 year local distribution record and are praised for high sow production and nationwide breed records. Feeder producers are urged to use these feeds for top livestock performance.
W. N. Hartsee of Hickory who is confined to a wheelchair due to leg paralysis has fathered a son born this month. Hartsee, 85, and his 41-year-old wife have been married 13 years.
Eli Rubin, District Finance Chairman for Delafa District, says twelve communities across DeWitt Lavaca Fayette and Gonzales counties will hold Kick off Breakfasts. Francis Fisbeck is Community Finance Chairman for this town and seeks volunteers. Breakfast at Pundt's Cafe at 6:30 a.m. features speaker Wm. H. Hohit delivering a brief inspirational talk.
Judge Sarah T. Hughes outlined proposed Texas reforms to support and custody law at a Tyler session of the State Bar of Texas Judicial Section. She urged clearer standards for changed custody conditions and noted the hardship of cross state support suits on dependent children and their parents.
Zion Lutheran Church plans Spiritual Life Mission for October 27 to 31 conducted with nine area parishes. Pastor Julius F Holm William Wachtendorf and William J Hohmann of Moulton attended a Yorktown planning session with Rev Henry Hoesman of the American Lutheran Church directing. Sixty nine pastors and lay leaders from Yorktown Victoria Karnes City Fashing Meyersville Westhoff Mission Valley Lindenau Arneckeville Nordheim Runge and Moulton participated.
At the ASC county convention in Lavaca County on September 26 1957 producers were elected to a one year term on the committee effective October 1 1957. Eugene N Hermes was elected Chairman Victor J Barborak Vice Chairman Henry J Henke Regular Member Mike V Janak 1st Alternate Jim R Fishbeck Jr 2nd Alternate.
Local sky watchers are reminded of a regular air watch at the usual place on Sunday October 6 from 2 to 6 p.m. The event is hosted by the Moulton GOC and invites community participation.
A Social Security Office representative from Victoria will be in Shiner at 9 AM Monday October 7 at City Hall. Residents may file retirement survivor or disability claims and receive help with questions about the program.
Army Pvt. Larry G. Maresh, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Maresh of here, has started the second phase of six months training under the Reserve Forces Act at Fort Polk Louisiana. He completes eight weeks of advanced combat training after basic training and is a 1955 graduate of Moulton High School.
The speech at a breakfast highlights the Capitol Area Council covering 15 counties and its 47 year history funding Scouting through voluntary local contributions. It warns that reduced giving harms Cub Scouts and Explorers and may shift costs to neighboring towns.
Moravia invites all to the Harvest Parish Picnic with church services at 6 and 9 A M. A family dinner at 11 45 A M and supper at 5 P M. Menu includes chicken sausage stew and sides. An auction at 3 P M and day and night entertainment. Rudy Kurtz Orchestra provides music.
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