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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1959
Page
1
A Wayne New Jersey teacher urged American Cyanamid to expand its offices in her town, prompting an $8 million administration center project that promises increased tax revenue and payroll. Alphine residents reportedly show little interest in the expansion.
Edward J. Hanslik son of Mr and Mrs Herman Hanslik of Seminole and former Moulton residents has enrolled in the Texas School of Technology College in Lubbock. He is a recent graduate of Moulton High School.
The 1959 Census of Agriculture questionnaires are being mailed from Chicago to local area farmers. Field Director James W. Stroud says the timing lets farmers review records before responses are compiled by census takers. The form covers farm size, crops, livestock, facilities, expenditures, values, and debt with about 100 questions.
A large crowd gathered at St. Joseph School Auditorium on September 30 for a testimonial honoring Father Joseph Kopp upon his priestly retirement after fifty seven years of service. The program featured remarks from clergy and local officials, including Mayor Roy Kotzebue, former mayors, and Father Marcus Valenta, with musical interludes by the Migl band and a final performance of The Eyes of Texas.
A Social Security Office representative from Victoria will be in Shiner at City Hall at 9:30 AM on Monday October 12. People may file retirement survivor or disability claims and seek program assistance.
Edith Mackey 25 assaulted second grade teacher Eda Tanne 40 after her daughter Brenda Mackey was sent home for tardiness. Mackey slapped, ripped clothes, kicked the teacher. 32 children cried out. She was held until police. facing assault charge for Friday hearing.
A five ton female elephant named Mary broke into a city church in Milan during Sunday mass. Women screamed and fainted as the elephant charged through pews while being led to an animal blessing ceremony for Saint Francis feast day.
The Altar Society will hold its regular monthly meeting in the Parish Auditorium on October 13 at 2 p.m. Hostesses for the social hour include Mesdames Tom Bohuslav, KF W Bohuslav, Ernest Gillar, Bolwumil Barta, Adolph Migl and Wm J Pavlas. Attendance expected at four percent.
In Sedgwick Colorado a farmer and a dentist test stainless steel crowns on front teeth of a dozen range cows to extend life by three to eight years. Rancher Rood Menter expects more calves as cows graze pasture longer. plaques cover cattle teeth to aid grazing and water intake, reducing pain and potential slaughter.
At a regular meeting the Mtoul ton St Joseph School Club discussed its annual picnic set for Sunday October 25. Plans show a strong turnout and a paper drive for rural residents will be at the former parish hall. Desks stored there will be sold for 1.00 each with prizes awarded to Sister M Corrine and Sister M Sabina.
Rains cooled cattle runs but overall demand remained strong across cattle and hogs. The Flatonia market saw light receipts with 500 head cattle and 412 hogs, with fat calves more active and prices higher than recent weeks. hogs notably active with top hogs at 13.80 to 14.30 and packer sows 12.50 to 15.25.
Katheryn McHugh a 66 year old seamstress from St Louis died from malnutrition. An estate inventory after her death valued her assets at 138106 dollars.
Jack Bence ate a half gallon of pickled onions in 4 minutes 48 seconds on a Saturday bet in Dover England. He declared there would be no repeat performance.
The Moulton Lions Club welcomed four new members at the quarterly Ladies Night held at Pundt's Cafe. New members are Francis Fisbeck Julius Krejci Thomas Hoyer and Royce Miller Guests included George Kallus and Virgil Minear of Hallettsville.
The Moulton Knights of Columbus host their 10th anniversary banquet at Moulton VFW Hall on Monday night October 12 starting at 8:00. County Judge Gus Strauss will give the principal address as Columbus Day is observed. A meal is served at 1.25 per plate and the public is invited.
Heavy rains swept the area over the weekend with Moulton recorded at 2 inches on Sunday. Showers began early Sunday morning and persisted through the day across the community.
Mrs Henry Malinek was discharged and returned home Saturday after a chronic tonsillectomy at Crews Hospital in Gonzales Thursday morning last week. She is reported to be doing fine.
Farmers and Merchants State Bank will observe Columbus Day Monday October 12 1959 and will not be open for business.
A two headed girl born last week in Niagara Falls New York died the following day. The infant had two hearts two stomachs and two spines and shared one pelvis and torso. Doctors said five similar births had been reported worldwide in five years and that the twins did not result from Siamese twinning. Each head fed from both mouths and one head slept while the other fed. the two sides died 30 minutes apart.
The 24th District VFW Posts and Auxiliaries gather at the VEW Home in Moulton for a semi annual convention on Sunday October 11 activities begin with registration at 8:00 a m Memorial Service at 9 30 a m closed meeting at 10 00 am open meeting at 2 00 pm with Master of Ceremonies Comrade Harry Meyer Mayor Roy Kotzebue addresses welcome Congressman Clark W Thompson is principal afternoon speaker others include Victor Aflferbach A M Armstrong and Rev Marcus Valenta. A Dutch lunch at 4 30 p m and roll call of posts listed.
Frankie Filipp underwent a major operation at Wagner's Hospital in Shiner on Thursday October 1st and is improving nicely.
New laws from the 56th Legislature assign first offenses for non support of children to County Court as misdemeanors with second offenses becoming felonies in District Court. County Court now handles most game law violations when license suspension or forfeiture is a possible penalty, while other cases may stay in Justice Court.
The Moulton American Legion Picnic succeeded with day and night events in the new Legion Hall. A large crowd enjoyed a barbecue dinner and indoor entertainment, with prizes awarded to residents from Shiner Waelder Houston Pasadena Moulton Gonzales Flatonia Hallettsville and Wharton. George Machart and His Polka Boys provided the music for the evening dance.
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