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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1958
Page
1
The column urges the community to secure a doctor, cites a Legion post effort led by Bill Reeves to recruit medical staff, and notes year ahead policy shifts and school discipline concerns. It argues for professional support and home discipline to improve local welfare.
The owner of the Mystery Farm featured in last week's Eagle has not confirmed the farm's identity yet. He will be contacted and the farm history will be published as information is received.
Flatonia Livestock Commission Co sold 1284 cattle and 340 hogs at the regular auction. Fat cattle and top hogs held steady with last week as stocker cattle demand remained very good. Calf and cow prices ranged from 14.00 to 36.50 per hundredweights with various classes listed.
Mrs. Henry E. Helweg was discharged from Holmes Memorial Hospital in Gonzales last week Tuesday after a weeklong confinement. She is reported to be convalescing nicely and improving at home.
A Moulton Lodge No. 298 AF and AM meeting honored W K Richter for 51 years as a member. He joined in 1907 and held multiple offices including treasurer, secretary and master Mason. he attended 25 consecutive meetings. A supper of chicken stew cake ice cream and coffee followed.
Southwestern Bell prepares Moulton for a November 2 switch to a two letter five numeral system. Work ongoing through mid October includes rewiring and equipment rearrangements supervised by E M Watson. After change, all local numbers become lyric prefixes like LYric 6 4499 with a new directory issued to customers.
Washington Science Trends reports the United States plans a second attempt to launch a rocket toward the moon this weekend. A prior launch failed on August 17 after 77 seconds when the rocket exploded, and observers note the moon’s favorable position occurs only a few days each month, with October offering a window.
Oscar Marburger killed a venomous coral snake found beneath a stump while loading gravel at a pit on the Gonzales Moulton FM Road near Jimmie Selzer place. The snake is on display at the Eagle office.
At the VFW Hall on Oct 1, the American Legion Auxiliary installed its officers for the year led by Past President Mrs. Daniel Koranek. New president Mrs. Bill Reeves and others were installed. The group voted a $10 donation to McCloskey Veteran Hospital in Temple and $35 to Department Headquarters. Dues rise after Oct 15 to $2.50 for seniors and $1.35 for juniors.
Bobby Baros son of Mr and Mrs John Baros is discharged from six months service at an Army Camp in Colorado. He will resume his position as manager of the Nutrena Feed Store in Gonzales very soon.
The Lutheran Ladies Aid Society holds its annual bazaar October 11 at the parish hall near the Lutheran Church beginning at 3 00 pm Lunch and handmade articles will be sold Public is invited.
The Ninth District American Legion and Auxiliary met at City Park in Bellville on October 4 and 5. State Land Commissioner Bill Allcorn gave an address. The Post Everlasting Ceremony occurred Sunday at 11:00 am led by Sgt at Arms James Harvill. Deceased comrades included Frank Cinadr Joe Jemelka and Walter Belicek of the Molton Post. Local delegates included Mr and Mrs Wm Miculka and others. The next convention is planned for Alvin in spring.
Harry Joe Wagner long time Moulton resident died at Wagner Hospital in Shiner Tuesday October 7 after a four day confinement. He was 58 years old. Survived by wife Tillie John Wagner two sons Nolan and Dennis both of Moulton six grandchildren two sisters Leona Merrem of Moulton and Mrs William Miller of San Antonio. Interment in Moulton City Cemetery. Funeral Thursday at 4 PM at Smith Funeral Home Moulton with Rev Julius Holm officiating. He previously worked 29 years for the Southern Pacific railroad retiring September 7 1958.
Fall brings many patients with colds and flu in the community. Both children and adults suffer with sore throat fever and chills. Physicians are needed for relief and to prevent complications, prompting more trips to neighboring cities for medical care.
Four members of Texas Lutheran College faculty attended the Lutheran Faculty Conference at Custavas Adolphus College in St. Peter Minnesota. Attendees included Dr A G Wieder aenders Dean of Students Mrs Leona Bogisch Dean of Women Students Miss Anita Richter home economics instructor and Bernard Baum bach Social Science department member.
Leroy Clark of Gonzales paid a fine and court costs after receiving a speeding ticket on FM Road 532. Constable Daniel Koranek issued the citation for 55 mph in a 35 mph zone, with a court appearance before JP Jerome Vasek.
Columbus Day Banquet, a major Knights of Columbus event, will be held this Sunday night October 12 with dinner at 8 00 pm. Auxiliary Bishop Stephen A Leven will speak to a large audience of members friends and the general public with State Deputy N A Quintanilla and District Deputy Edwin Darilek among the honored guests.
Charlie Filipp owner of the Filipp Service Station suffered a painful foot injury when a tire rim fell on his foot. The wound reopened and blood poisoning appeared to be setting in after physician examination. Bed rest for several days prescribed.
The Schulenburg Mutual Life Insurance Association announces W. H. Hohlt of Moulton as their sales representative in the area. He has lived in Moulton for over seven years and will take on the role in addition to his current duties as Railway Express Agent there.
Armond G. Schwartz appointed Lavaca County attorney by the Lavaca commissioners court, replacing Leon Pesch who resigned to join State Attorney General Will Wilson. Schwartz, born and raised in Hallettsville, has practiced law there for 20 years.
Live Oak Boy Scout District leaders from four counties met in Shiner to coordinate annual finance campaigns supporting the Capitol Area Council budget. Campaign chairmen Nolan Wagner and others are recruiting teams for the October 21 kick off as Scouts from Camp Wooten earned higher ranks and merit badges.
Mrs. Agnes Neskorik died in her sleep Sunday October 5 at 2 am at the home of her daughter in La Grange. She was 76 years old, born in Praha, married to Fred Neskorik October 17 1902. The couple lived in Schulenburg West Moulton and ran a grocery store until 1933. She later moved to La Grange with the Pohls and had been hospitalized recently before returning home two weeks ago. Her death was attributed to heart disease.
The Halloween picnic sponsored by St Joseph's School will be at the Moulton VFW Hall on Sunday October 19. A chicken barbecue dinner starts at 11 30 am and the evening meal begins at 5 pm. Activities include pony rides games and entertainment with Adolph Migl Orchestra playing day and night. Plan for a full day and night of fun at the Moulton VFW Hall.
Edinburgh reports Donald Forbes, 23, and Rita McLean, 22, wed in Loughton Prison Chapel with a government ceremony just days before Forbes faces execution for a night watchman murder. Albert E. Pickard privately gifts 1 000 pounds to support Forbes and his future wife.
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