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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1960
Page
1
The column recalls hunting safety to protect domestic livestock and urges stricter game laws. It cites a local rancher, Jodie Gold, who lost four cattle to gunshot wounds over five seasons, and argues for responsible hunting and respect for private property. It also critiques modern parenting and warns against sacrificing freedom for security.
Anton Koneaba, brother of Mrs. Doe Drozd and Mr. Frank A. Koneaba, died suddenly at his Saursville home Wednesday morning. Funeral arrangements pending. full obituary to appear next week's Eagle.
The bank will observe Columbus Day on Wednesday October 12 1960 and will be closed for business. Farmers and Merchants State Bank.
Lt and Mrs Joe D Fehrenkamp and family of Selina Kansas spent a week in the homes of Mr Jim Novosad and Mrs Victor Fehrenkamp in a family visit tied to local community ties and hospitality.
The 1961 Chevrolets go on display Friday October 7 at Joe's Chevrolet Sales. The management extends an invitation to the public to view these fine new automobiles.
Committees prepare for a large one day Town and Country Jamboree in Moulton on Saturday October 15 with a 10 30 parade, Lackland Drum and Bugle Corps, Judge Roy Bean Gun Slinger stage show, fourteen actors, and various entertainments all day and night. Parade entries are being accepted contact Lee Jarosek or E A Oehl.
The Komensky Parent Teachers Association will meet on Thursday Oct 6 at an unspecified time in Hallettsville. William Ellers will discuss school matters and a lunch will be served after the meeting. Members are asked to bring sandwiches or baked goods.
The VEW Auxiliary invites everyone to the Moulton VFW Hall for a Saturday October 8 barn dance. The Shuck Brothers of Platonia provide old time modern western and rock music. Admission is 50 cents. wear blue jeans and calico for a festive, traditional fall event.
No Ian E Wagner announces preparations for the Boy Scout Finance Campaign with the Special Gifts division to kickoff shortly. The council budget of 148,500 dollars shows a 0.9 percent increase over 1959 despite a proposed 14 percent rise in boys served for 1960 61. Moulton raised 250 dollars in investments last year and seeks at least a ten percent increase this year.
Mr. Paul A. Flessner of Houston spent the weekend in the company of his mother Mrs Paul Flessner and his brother Gene, sharing time together in the city.
A two car head on collision occurred at Clark and Sheehan in Yoakum near Oak Grove Cemetery on the Sweet Home Yoakum road. Victor Fikac 37 his wife and three sons Kenneth 15 David 11 Anthony 5 were injured along with Mrs Alice Louise Ferguson 36 of See WRECK page 2 col 4.
A ten yard capacity dump truck was destroyed by a fire Thursday September 29 at the Schlick pit about five miles north of here off Highway 95. The driver reported flames bursting from the cab floor as he prepared to load road base for the Moraine-St. John FM Road project. The cab and motor were heavily damaged before the Moulton Fire Department arrived. Origin of the fire is undetermined.
Jos K Darilek 82 died at home October 3 after weeks of illness. Born in Europe September 8 1878 he married Milada Zalman November 25 1902 at St Joseph Catholic Church. Survivors include his widow four daughters. Funeral at Smith Funeral Home and St Joseph Catholic Church Moulton with interment in Moulton Catholic Cemetery Rosary observed October 4.
Joe Brownlow, a colored man, was charged here with excessive noise and speeding Sunday afternoon. Constable Daniel Koranek issued the ticket.
The PTA of Moulton Public Schools will meet Monday night at 7:45. Topics include a concession for the Town and Country Jamboree and a membership report. All members and interested parties are urged to attend. refreshments will follow.
Saturday October 1 saw Willie Hoepfl Jr. become owner of the Vegetable and Fruit Produce Business formerly run by Charlie Luksovsky. Luksovsky, 14 years in produce, shifts to garlic and his cage layers while Hoepfl, a former Texaco employee in Moulton, assumes ownership.
Large crowd expected as hundreds of trail riders from Moulton Flatonia and surrounding areas arrive at the Moulton American Legion home for the annual picnic. Barbecued chicken sausage and trimmings start at 11:30 with tickets at 1.00 and 50 cents. George Machart & His Polka Boys will provide daytime and night entertainment.
Mrs. Wm. J. Breitschopf of Route 1 Moulton received Honorable Mention for her Wedding Ring Rolls in Gladiola Flour Baking Recipe of the Month Contest. The note says many area ladies participate and rules are described in a large advertisement in this issue.
The local fire department responded to a grass fire on the John Welff farm about three miles east off Komen sky FM Road Friday evening September 30. Otto Keil was burning weeds in a corn field when the blaze spread to an adjoining pasture and was extinguished promptly after firefighters arrived.
Mr. Gene Boehm of San Antonio among twenty selected for a 12 week class in business communications. The course aims to boost confidence in speaking to one or many people, focusing on customer and employee relations and public relations. Instructor is Dan Watts through the SA Independent School Dist. Adult Education Program. Boehm is son of Imma Rosenauer and manages H E B Store No 15 in San Antonio.
Jo Ann Rebecek of Shiner broke her left leg above the knee while playing at Shiner Public School grounds. A second grade student, she is now a patient at Wagner Hospital. she is the granddaughter of a Flatonia resident and niece of Mrs. Adolph Morisak.
Manning's Cleaners now launders drapes bed spreads and slip covers adding to their growing list of services. In a few weeks of operation they report rising customer satisfaction and expanding clientele.
Hilda Hanslik of Rt 1 Box 401 Moulton was discharged September 29 from the Texas Rehabilitation Center at Gonzales Warm Springs Foundation. She joins the Former Patients Association, a national group of more than 3 000 rehabilitated patients at the center.
The Wright family stars in a Cole Circus show at Lions Park Moulton on Friday October 14. Proceeds benefit Lions Field rest rooms with two shows at 2 and 8 p.m. Advance tickets from Lions clubs or local service stations.
Mrs. Carl Ethel Swenson of Ganado, daughter of the late L. F. Cooper of Old Moulton, co chairs the Democratic Women of Jackson County Kennedy Johnson campaign committee. She organizes meetings and get out the vote as a prominent Ganado farmer's wife and mother of two, reflecting her father's political interest.
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