Industry widened by steel strike threatens jobs and economy
The piece notes threatened layoffs in the automotive and related sectors as the steel strike continues. It highlights antitrust exemptions for unions and monopoly power as factors in the national economic squeeze, while a White House panel debates strike actions and potential injunctions amid ongoing uncertainty. It also cites Philadelphia's aggressive juvenile crime policy and a January 1 insurance plan shift promising flexible premiums for drivers with clean records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Proton
Imum
Emee
Ong
Minor collision at Cockrill and West First Streets
A car pickup crash occurred Tuesday near Cockrill and West First Streets around 11 am. Frank J. Michalec drove a 1958 Ford pickup west on Cockrill and failed to yield to Cecil Castro in a Chevrolet sedan. The pickup had a minor scratch. the sedan sustained about $75 in damage to the front left side and rear fender. Constable Daniel Koranek investigated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cockrill
West First Streets
Frank J. Michalec
Route 3
Shiner
Cecil Castro
West First
Daniel Koranek
Hermann Sons Halloween Social at Moulton VFW Hall
The Moulton Hermann Sons Lodge hosts a Halloween Social at the Moulton VFW Hall on Thursday October 15 starting at 8 00 P M A lunch will be served and entertainment provided Everyone is invited to attend for a pleasant evening with friends
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton Hermann Sons Lodge
Moulton Vfw Hall
Ladies Aid Bazaar at Luther Hall October 17
The Ladies Aid sponsors the Annual Fall Social and Bazaar at Luther Hall on Saturday October 17 starting at 3 00 pm. The public is invited to attend this lunch and article sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Ladies Aid
Luther Hall
Boy Scout Finance Campaign to Kick Off Tuesday
Community members and 32 towns will support the 1960 council budget totaling 147050 to serve 11032 boys in Cub Scout, Boy Scout and Explorer programs. Murray Allen as Campaign Chairman and Nolan Wagner urge participation by 8:00 PM October 20 with a kickoff breakfast at Pundts Cafe for volunteers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BOY Scout Finance Campaign
Murray Allen
Council
Nolan E. Wagnner
Pundt’s
Farm Equipment Show Here Oct 20
A farm equipment show will feature the International Harvester Cotton Stripper and other gear at the Moulton Legion Home Tuesday October 20 at 7 30 p m Refreshments follow. Sponsored by Schulenburg Implement Company and Kram s Garage of Moulton. Public invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Harvester
Moulton Legion Home
Schulenburg Implement Company
Kram
Moulton
Mystery Frankie Darilek Farm Identified In Dickson Community
The Eagle’s photo quiz identified the Frankie Darilek farm in Dickson about six miles south of here. Diana Dietschke won two free passes to Star Theatre. The 86 acre farm, purchased in 1946 from Stella Krejer, shows improvements and houses four children.
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Frankie Darilek
Dickson
Mystery Farm
the Eagle
Here
Diana Dietschke
Star Theatre
Darilek
Stella Krejer
East Bernard VA instructor resigns for overseas service
Marvin Cernik vocational agriculture instructor at East Bernard High School since 1958 resigns effective October 16 to join a U S State Department program. He will depart October 18 to Washington D C for foreign language training and five months of orientation before going to Iran for overseas agricultural technical service. His wife and three children will stay in East Bernard during training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin Cernik
East Bernard High School
Cernik
U. S. State Department
Washington, D. C
Teheran
Iran
Near East
International Cooperation Administration
U. S. State Dept
East Bernard
August Cernik
Moulton
Route 1
Komensky
Rainfall Report Deluges Streets and Yards
A heavy downpour Tuesday and Tuesday night yielded 4 inches of rain. Ditches overflowed and streets and yards flooded. By Wednesday noon the sky remained overcast with more rain anticipated.
Flatonia High Homecoming Set With Crowning Queen
Flatonia High School celebrates homecoming Friday October 16 1959 with the Bulldogs meeting the Blue Jays. Halftime crowns the homecoming queen and at eight o clock kickoff leads to postgame dancing by the Jarecka Orchestra for the exes.
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Flatonia High School
Blue Jays
Jarecka Orchestra
Exes
Pvt Jerry A Targac Rejoins Unit After Ten Day Leave
Pvt Jerry A Targac left Ft Carson Colorado to be with his wife and returned to base Monday morning after a ten day leave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pvt
Jerry A. Targac
Ft. Carson
Colorado
Large Coral Snake Killed Near Moulton by 12-Year-Old
Johnny Pilat, 12, son of Mr and Mrs Fred Pilat near Moulton, killed a large coral snake after it approached him while he was gathering eggs under a barn. The 28 inch snake exceeded the typical 12 to 24 inch length for the species.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnny Pilat
Fred Pilat
Moulton
Johnny
Four SWTSC enrolls record 2433 fall term students
Four Moulton students are among the record 2433 enrolled for the fall term at Southwest Texas Stag College. Registrar Clem Jones said the figure surpasses last year’s record 2306 by 5.4 percent. The Moulton attendees are Kenneth Fishbeck Henry Kalich Jr David Kalich and Ellen Krejci with majors in physical education mathematics business administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Marcos
Moulton
Southwest Texas Stag College
Clem Jones
SWTSC
Southwest Texas
Kenneth Fishbeck
John Fishbeck
Henry Kalich Jr
Henry Kalich Sr
David Kalich
Ellen Krejci
Julius J. Krejci
Fishbeck
Miss Krejci
Firemen Hold Convention in San Marcos October 11
The Guadalupe Firemen and Fire Marshal's Association held its 47th semi annual convention in San Marcos on October 11 with about 900 registered. Guest speakers included Railroad Commissioner S. F. and F. M. A. secretary-treasurer Olin Culberson and Dr. Frank W. Dotterweich on chemical hazards. Election of officers occurred during the business session and Moulton participants posted 21.7 second pumper race times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guadalupe Firemen’s and Fire Marshal’s Association
San Marcos
Olin Culberson
Frank W. Dotterweich
Texas A. & I. College
Kingsville
Tenth Anniversary Banquet Held By Local KC
The 10th Anniversary Banquet at the VFW Hall Monday night October 12 drew a large crowd. County Judge Gus Strauss gave the principal address on Columbusism. Edward Darilek narrated council history and 25 year pins were awarded to Father Joseph Kopp I W Hans and others. Edward Darilek received a 17 jewel Bulova watch for nine years as past financial secretary.
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VFW
Gus Strauss
Hallettsville
Edwin Darilek
Moulton K. of
Alfons Vana
Joseph Kopp
I. W. Hans
Matustik
Moravia
Schulenburg Council
Edward Darilek
Wm. Novosad
John Behlen 72 Dies on October 2
Funeral services held for John Behlen 72 at Buffington Funeral Home Shiner on Sunday October 4 after his passing October 2 at home Route 3 Shiner. Born December 8 1886 in Weimar he lived in Shiner 56 years was a retired farmer married Adeline Zander November 5 1908. Survivors include four daughters nine grandchildren three great grandchildren a sister and a brother. Burial in Shiner City Cemetery.
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John Behlen
Buffington
Shiner
Behlen
Weimar
Adeline Zander
John
Anna Mueller Behren
Mary Ann
Clifton
Clarrebel) Renken
Frank
Violette) Guettner
Walter
Verona) Goetz
Orvan
Junie Mae) Muelker
Walter Kuck
Ben Eggert
James Knandel
Mrs Inocencia Castro Buried Here Tuesday
Mrs Inocencia Castro of Moulton died Sunday October 11 in Youens Hospital Weimar at 8 45 am age 72 years 2 months 6 days Funeral services were held Tuesday October 13 at 8 45 am Smith Funeral Home and 9 am at St Joseph Catholic Church Interment in Moulton Catholic Cemetery Rosary was recited Monday at 8 pm Survivors include her husband and a number of children
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Inocencia Castro
Moulton
Youens
Weimar
Smith Funeral Home
St. Joseph Catholic Church
Moulton Catholic Cemetery
Duchess and Duke Named at Waelder Halloween Festival
Miss Sandra Sue Hohlt was named Duchess and Leroy Fishbeck called Duke at the Waelder Halloween Festival held Saturday October 10. Sandra Sue is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Wm Hohlit and Leroy is the son of Mr and Mrs Joe Fishbeck of this city.
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Sandra Sue Hohlt
Waelder
Duke
Leroy Fishbeck
Sandra Sue
Wm. Hohlit
Leroy
Joe Fishbeck
Here
Flatonia Livestock Report Shows brisk bidding Monday
A large sale at the Flatonia Livestock Commission Co. drew buyers for 745 cattle and 364 hogs. Prices ranged from Good Calves 25.50 to 28.00 for standard calves, stocker calves 24.00 to 32.50, cows up to 18.00, and top hogs 13.30 to 13.80 with sows 11.00 to 14.00 and feeder shoats 12.00 to 13.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flatonia Livestock Commission Company
Rexall Announces Fall One-Cent Sale With TV Event
Rexall Drug Stores launch the Fall One-Cent Sale October 19 to 24. Kotzebue’s Rexall in town cosponsors NBC TV presentation of Strawberry Blonde October 18 starring Janet Blair and David Wayne. Customers may buy two identical Rexall items for the price of one plus one cent and enjoy Bonus Buys.
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Roy Kotzebue
Kotzebue
Rexall Drug Store
Nbc-Tv
Janet Blair
David Wayne
Edgar Bergen
Charlie McCarthy
Mortimer Snerd
Rexall
Mr. Kotzebue
United States
Large Crowd Attends VFW District Convention in Moulton
About 250 members gathered at the Mouls ton VFW Hall on Sunday October 11 for the Fall 24th District Convention. Memorial services opened the day followed by a fried chicken dinner and an open meeting led by Master of Ceremonies Harry Meyer. Congressman Clark W. Thompson and Dept. Sr. Vice- Commander Vic tor Afflerbach spoke, with welcomes from local officials and a dance cap to the event. Yorktown will host next spring’s convention.
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Moulston
VFW
America
Carmen Effenberger
American Legion Home
Harry Meyer
Clark W. Thompson
Victor Afflerbach
Dept. Sr
Moulton
Roy Kotzebue
Dist
Hilary Lenertz
Bennie Marek
Yorktown
Knights of Columbus
Yoakum Council
Stary’s Place
Yoakum
Fred Strauss
Hallettsville
Sir Knight Hill
Texas
National Shrine
Washington, D. C
Austin
Wm. Novosad
Emil J. Jaluska
F. W. Hans
Theo Wenske
August W. Etlinger
E. A. Oehl
Julius Jasek
Frank T. Barta
Alex Hinch
Henry Kocian
Willie Simper
Culak SPJST Lodge Picnic Set for October 18
The Culak SPJST Lodge No 165 will host an afternoon picnic at the Culak Lodge on the Gonzales Moulton FM Road Sunday October 18 beginning at 4 00 p m Tickets for adults are 1 00 and children 50c Barbe cued turkey stew and trimmings will be served family style Entertainment and refreshments will be available on the grounds All are invited to attend
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Culak Spjst Lodge
Culak Lodge
Gonzales - Moulton FM
Farm Census Field Work Now Under Way Locally
Field work for the 1959 Census of Agriculture began Wednesday with census takers visiting every farm in the area. Questionnaires have been mailed to operators and takers assist farmers in completing forms. The five-year survey covers farm numbers, size, crops, livestock, facilities, equipment, and expenditures. Lavaca County team is led by Elva R. Bensch and includes 16 listed area enumerators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
St Joseph School Halloween Picnic At VFW Hall
St Joseph School will host its annual Halloween picnic at the VFW Hall on October 25. A barbeque chicken dinner and supper will be served with varied entertainment for all ages and dancing to the C J Polkateers of San Antonio in the evening.
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St. Joseph School
Hallowe'en St. Joseph's School
VFW
C. J. Polkateers of
San Antonio
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Millie Simicek
Flatonia High
George Filipp
Jim Kubicek
Dennis Wagner
Nolan E. Wagner
Francis Fisbeck
James Koncada
W.H. Pundt
Edmund Kram
Jim Kubicek Jr
James Koncaba
Fritz Heinsohn
Melvin Tousek
Gussie Mae Etlinger
Emil Winklarek
Bernard Goebel
Flatonia Livestock Comm. Co. Report
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Rosalie Lee Melitz
Goliad
Victoria Post
Port Lavaca
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Yoakum Assembly
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George Technik
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Victor J. Barborak
Julia A.henry R. Olsovsky
Ronald E. Berkovsky
Willibald Kleihege
Edward J. Wagner
Annie T
Johnnie) Berry
Inez A. Meyer
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B. J. Herbst
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B. E. Ponton
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