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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1960
Page
1
Hearne Volunteer Fire Department added two more fire trucks to fight rural blazes and three to four farm homes recently destroyed highlighted the need. Town and Country Jamboree will showcase a Moulton Rural Fire Truck and community fundraising efforts continue.
Rexall Drug Store launches the Rexall Original One Cent Sale starting Monday October 17 through Saturday October 22. Kotzebue Drug Store and other Rexall outlets advertise hundreds of items at two for the price of one plus a penny. Sale promotion runs in newspapers radio and NBC television program National Velvet.
Mr and Mrs Arlen Pietsch of Houston each bagged an antelope on the Petan Ranch in Marfa Texas a 45000 acre Big Bend area. The horns measured 12 and 11 inches with dressed weights around 75 to 80 pounds. The couple plans to return next year.
Preliminary plans set for the PTA Carnival Parade in downtown Flatonia on Saturday October 22 at p m. The Flatonia Chamber of Commerce cooperates with the PTA to promote the event and seeks many entries from local and out of town groups. Interested entrants may contact Mrs Earl Needham or Mrs J B Cook.
Benedict H. Janak 18 of Houston and Hallettsville faced charges after a Barn Dance at the VFW Hall. Janak paid 49 dollars in fines plus costs for disturbing the peace and refusing to aid an officer. George Konarik 24, also charged with disturbing the peace, resisted arrest and was jailed after failing to pay 77 dollars plus costs.
Classes in the Moulton Public School will be dismissed Friday October 14 to allow children to attend the circus. Children at St. Josephs School will also attend as a group and return to class after the performance.
The Queen of Peace Catholic Church of Sweet Home hosts its annual Fall Picnic at the SPJST Hall this Sunday October 16. Masses at 6 00 and 8 30 AM, family style dinner from 11 30 AM with stew sausage and trimmings tickets 1.00 and 0.50. Hallettsville Trail Riders arrive around noon. George Machart and His Polka Boys provide music for the MRE dance.
Sealy hosts the Ninth Congressional District American Legion fall convention Saturday and Sunday October 15 16 with 16 listed delegates and several alternates. Registration opens 3 00 p m Saturday at the Legion Hall and a 4 00 p m reception precedes a 9 00 p m dance in the Legion Hall. Earl Lue decke Post Commander announces the event and delegates will attend the district convention in Sealy.
Mrs Victor Marko was discharged Saturday from Holmes Memorial Hospital in Gonzales after a five day confinement. She has returned to work at Holmes Memorial Hospital and is feeling well.
Alfred A Filipp of Houston recently graduated from the Modern Barber Shop Houston and is presently employed in Bay Town. He is the son of Mr and Mrs George Filipp of this city.
Mr and Mrs Paul Witte returned home Sunday night to a four foot boa constrictor in their living room. Police arrived after Mrs Witte called, two patrolmen pinched the snake into a shopping bag and took it to the station. Authorities theorize it escaped from a pet shop.
Heavy clouds over Moulton produced 1 to 1 inches of rain in the city with spot showers outside. A preceding high wind toppled trees and limbs, damaged roofs and windows, and snapped TV antennas. Thunder and lightning accompanied the fall storm.
A cow was shot at Spring Creek Ranch in the Dickson community Saturday night. a moving light and loud gun shot were reported. The cow died by Monday morning after a calf bellowed for its mother. Land owners vow to halt ongoing night hunting.
The Moulton P TA held a meeting in the school cafeteria on Monday night October 10 at 7 45 reporting a membership total of 200. The group discussed concessions for the Town and Country Jamboree and voted to sponsor a chili supper in early December.
A large crowd is expected in Moulton for the Town and Country Jamboree on Saturday Oct 15 with a full day and night of entertainment. Events include a parade at 10 30 AM, crafts and bake sales, a grease pig scramble, a free stage show, food at the Legion Home and VFW Hall, and a closing dance by The Moods at the VFW. Trail riders from Gonzales will join Friday night's parade route and riders may still join via Etlinger’s Locker Service.
The annual Moulton American Legion Picnic drew a large crowd for day and night festivities at the Legion Home Sunday. Trail riders appeared before noon and George Machart & His Polka Boys of Hallettsville provided music. Prize winners included M. K. Merrem of Weimar for a recliner chair and Mrs. L. J. Rosenfelder of Yoakum for an Apex Vacuum Cleaner, with several other items awarded to area residents.
Anton J Koncaba Jr died suddenly at home near Moulton on Wednesday October 5 at 8 40 am aged 61 years 5 months 2 days. A Texas native he farmed in Moulton most of life. Survived by widow 5 daughters 6 sons 23 grandchildren 4 brothers 6 sisters. Funeral Sept 7 at Smith Funeral Home and St Joseph Catholic Church with interment in Moulton Catholic Cemetery. Rosary Oct 6 at 7 30 pm. Pallbearers listed.
Mr and Mrs Daniel Jalufka of Victoria spent the week end here in the home of Mr and Mrs Emil Jalufka.
Nolan kx Wagner leads a 25 person Scouting Sales team to launch a Capitol Area Council drive for Boy Scouts of America funding. The effort invites local residents to invest according to their enthusiasm and support Molton through contacted solicitations or via Mr. Wm Miculka, campaign auditor.
The Flatonia Livestock Commission Co reports steady demand for better cattle grades while culls and rannies struggle. Packer cows and bulls are weaker. stocker cows and cow and calf pairs show activity with rain. Hog market remains very active and strong with calves 22 to 22.50, hogs 17.70 to 18.30, sows 14 to 16.50, feeders 13.50 to 15.50.
The Lutheran Ladies Aid Society met on Thursday afternoon October 6 with 24 members and Rev. Holm present. The hymn and 23rd Psalm opened, a prayer was given by president Mrs. Janie Hoepien, and Rev. Tlolra discussed Africa Disturbed. The Social and Bazaar will begin at 12 30 PM, not 2 PM as previously noted, and a visitor Mrs. Max Henrichs joined. Committees for the month listed on LADIES AID page 10.
Mrs. Margaret MacGuire, 51, Dublin, Ireland, who just gave birth to her 20th child, says she would like to bear 20 more children if she were young enough. Her family totals 24 members and her eldest daughter is 31 with 10 children.
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