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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1957
Page
1
The piece urges more local physicians as one quarter of school children and many adults suffer a world virus. It notes doctors from neighboring cities struggle to reach patients and politics influence farming policy. It warns of inflation eroding buying power and a fragile economy with rising costs and wages.
Undergoes Operation Earl Kuhen, son of Mrs Zannie Kuhen of here, recently underwent an appendectomy at theenger Hospital in Hallett sville. He is presently resting as well as can be expected.
The St Marys Parish Picnic on FM Road No 340 features Holy Masses at 6:00 and 8:30 a.m. A family style dinner starts at 11:00 a.m. with mutton barbecue chicken stew and trimmings. supper at 5:00 p.m. Meal tickets cost 1.00 and 0.50. An auction at 3:00 p.m. and music by the Konvicka Worthing Band will entertain day and night.
The Moravia Parish enjoyed a large gathering Sunday as they hosted their annual Fall Festival with entertainment and refreshments.
Johnny Maresh, a local well driller, completed a 220 foot artesian well on the Walter Seidel farm two miles northwest of Engle. The well, in a 6 inch casing, flows at 3600 gallons per hour, matching the output of much deeper wells.
Influenza cases rise sharply in Moulton territory with at least a quarter of students affected. The public school reports 69 cases (25 percent of enrollment) and St Joseph's School about 35 cases from 200 students. No local physician is available, forcing patients to travel to a neighboring town for care.
Funeral services were held for Mrs Mary Clara Rab at the Praha Catholic Church on October 3. The 75 year old widow, nee Mary Barta, died at her Praha home October 1. She was born in Praha and married Albert Rab in 1905 at St Marys Flaton ia. Survived by daughters Julie Sandera and Emma Rab. Pallbearers included Vladik Culak Frank Theo and Alvin Barta Eugene and Jaro Rab.
Mr and Mrs Wm Hohlt and family visited recently with the Eddie Arndt family in Brenham, illustrating neighborhood social ties.
The Moulton Fire Department was summoned Tuesday evening around 5 30 to the Moulton Oil Mill where a fire caused by a shorted electric light wire developed. Prompt action prevented spread and no damage was reported.
Legionnaires and Auxiliary members of the Ninth Congressional District will convene in El Campo on October 12 13 for their Fall Convention. The event opens with registration and a social hour at 3 00 P M followed by a Major League Baseball game at 7 30 P M at the Knights of Columbus Ball Park. The convention dance will be held at the Legion center.
Texas Turkey Federation officers dispute the USDA Crop Reporting Board 1957 Texas turkey projection of 4,724,000 birds, arguing a survey shows about 4,204,000 and higher mortality from storms. They cite feed-mill losses up to 32 percent and note prices fell, with regional losses varying across counties.
Supt. J. W. Pyland spoke at the Moulton Lions Club about the Public Schools of Texas structure and the Minimum Foundation Program enacted in 1949. He noted non-political aims, cautioned districts must fund accreditation standards, and reviewed local budget balance amid teacher shortages and district reorganizing talks.
A meeting to organize a Cub Scout Troop for boys aged 8 to 11 is set for Monday at 7 30 p m in the Moulton High School Cafeteria. Parents are urged to attend to show interest and help establish a troop with guidance from Richard Bentley of Yokum who will discuss Cub Scouting and answer questions.
Victor L Novak of Shiner a senior pre med student at St Edwards University instructs the general Biology Lab for freshmen pre med and pre dental students He majors in Biology and minors in Chemistry and plans to enter Texas University Medical School in Galveston He is the son in law of Mr and Mrs John Bromoi her
The annual Harvest Festival will be celebrated at Zion Lutheran Church on Sunday with the altar decked with fruits of the field garden and orchid. The service starts at 10:00 a m and Sunday School at 9:00 a m.
Moulton Lodge No. 59 Sons of Hermann schedules their fourth annual social on Wednesday October 16 at 7 30 p m at Rock Inn Hall open to the public. Local clubs receive a Moulton Salute and visiting delegations from nearby towns are honored. Attendees will be greeted by Mr and Mrs Breit schopf Mueller and Wenske with lunch and refreshments served during intermissions.
Joe Kubenka Jr a local Chevrolet dealer together with Marvin Haase and Victor Jungbauer attended the showing of the new 1957 Chevrolet passenger cars and trucks in Galveston recently.
Julius Gertner and Mrs Daniel Koranek were installed as head of the Geier Merrem Post No 392 American Legion at Molton during the annual membership drive and stew supper on October 1. New officers for the auxiliary were installed at Rock Inn with Mrs John Janacek presiding.
Mr. H. L. Fehrenkamp of San Antonio completed an eight weeks Petroleum Maintenance Course at Amarillo Air Force Base after returning from training in Amarillo.
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