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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1956
Page
1
In a Lions banquet talk, J B Stone argues freedom of religion is central to American greatness. He warns communism fears religious groups and urges unity to counter global communist influence.
Ex students of Texas Lutheran College in the Moulton area will attend the 27th annual Homecoming in Seguin on November 9 and 10. Registration begins at 1:00 p m on November 9 with the Coronation at 8:00 p m in the gym. Freddie Hightower and Gaelyn Geistweidt were chosen king and queen. The following day many alumni are expected to return for activities.
The Moulton Troop 221 scored high at the District Scout Camporee in La Grange winning first in Knot Tying and blue ribbons in Scout and Scoutcraft. The team also earned second and third places in other events with Charles Luksovsky and crew pictured.
Spooks witches and goblins descend on St. Joseph School Auditorium Sunday October 28 at 6 00 p m. Refreshments cakes kalaches pies coffee and grab bags cake walks and games await. The Cat Elf plans to visit and two spook houses for children and adults promise thrills for all audiences.
Mr. Joe Krepper sustained an injury to his right hand last Thursday while operating a maize grinder at Novosad's Produce. He received emergency surgery on the first finger at Burt Medical and Surgical Clinic with plastic surgery and repair along with standard medical treatment.
The Moulton VFW Auxiliary hosts the Halloween Barn Dance at the VFW Hall on Saturday Oct. 27. Committees decorate with a Western spooky theme, with grab bags, novel ties, and seasonal decor. Music by Ben Marek & The Texans featuring Jimmy Plunkett plus refreshments for attendees.
The Lavaca County ASC announces the emergency feed grains rate rose from 1.00 to 1.50 per cwt. This affects orders issued before Oct 11, 1956 with delivery not yet made and all unissued orders. Producers with valid but unused purchase orders must swap to the higher rate at the ASC office promptly.
Geier-Merrem Post No. 392 American Legion urges legionnaires to attend the annual Membership Drive Dinner at the local VFW Hall on Sunday October 28. Members should pay 1957 dues and enjoy a chicken barbecue. Prospective members are invited.
Funeral services were held at Zion Lutheran Church in San Antonio for Gus Jaroszewski 73 who died October 12 in a local hospital after two weeks illness from heart attacks Interment followed at Mission Burial Park Born February 6 1883 in Washington County he married Selma Huebner in 1907 and taught in Evergreen Green and Charlottenburg rural schools later he managed Temple Lumber Company in Shiner Survivors include son R G Jaroszewski daughter Mrs H J Flourney five siblings and five grandchildren Pallbearers were nephews of the deceased.
The open house Sunday from 1 to 5 pm at Moulton Public School drew a very large crowd. The event showcased the new Elementary school building and the remodeled high school, with Vocational Agriculture and Homemaking departments also open for inspection. Coffee and doughnuts were served.
Louis Ermis 76 died October 13 at his son Bill Ermis’s home near Mathis. Services were October 15 at St. John’s Catholic Church Robstown with burial at Holy Cross Cemetery Corpus Christi. He farmed near Shiner. survived by three daughters Emil Hajek Shiner W R Schmidt Mathis Mrs Julius Rektorik Robstown six sons Louis Jr Pot eet J C Edwin Woodsboro Bill Mathis George Ernest Odem four sisters Erma Orsak Louise Farek Julie Farek Engle Clara Jarosek Kingsville two brothers Bill Schulenburg Charlie Houston 29 grandchildren 21 great grandchildren. He was uncle to local Ford dealer Lee Jarosek.
Yoakum Herald-Times editor J E Janacek suffered a fractured skull in a truck car collision six miles east of town on Saturday morning. Accompanying him, Larry Maresh and Mrs Henry Olsovsky and her daughter Rebecca were treated at Ren ger Hospital Hallettsville. Janacek improving gradually while Maresh released and Rebecca kept overnight.
The Chamber of Commerce announced a shift in Thanksgiving observance from November 22 to November 29 for Moulton and nearby towns. Businesses remain open November 22 but close Thursday November 29 for the holiday.
Henry Hajek Sr formerly of the area was found dead at his home near Waller on October 10. Justice Forest Bailey ruled the death a self inflicted shotgun wound. He farmed near Praha years ago and is survived by his wife five daughters and two sons.
The Texas Farm Bureau plans its 23rd annual convention November 11 to 14 in Houston with focus on acreage allotments soil bank payments price supports and the cost-price squeeze. About 1500 members from 186 counties will elect policy for dealings with Congress and agencies. A resolutions committee will draft county based proposals for the delegate body.
Crowds in Moscow gathered at government kiosks to purchase the new official American magazine Amerika which went on sale for the first time. About 50,000 copies of the illustrated issue are distributed monthly across 84 Soviet cities at a price of five rubles.
Veterans dependents will receive notices from the veterans administration about a new law and an option to switch from current benefits to the new program. Once changed, you cannot revert to the old law. bring notices for study and advice. Emil J. Polasek Lavaca County Veterans County Service Officer.
The Moulton Lions Club celebrated its 15th anniversary at Pundt's Cafe with Lions Zone Chair James E. Stone of Cuero delivering remarks on community projects and anti Communist efforts. Attendance reached 83 percent in Zone 283 including Nixon and Cuero.
Postmaster General Arthur E. Summerfield notes rural delivery now serves more Americans than ever as the system reaches its 60th anniversary. From a 1896 start with a few routes to 31 885 routes serving 34 930 000 patrons, the program has expanded across the nation and its territories.
Two colored men Bonnie Wilkerson of Gonzales and B B Harper of Shiner were arrested Saturday night at a Rainbow Inn dance. Deputy Sheriff Kortwig filed charges for fighting and disturbing the peace. They appeared before Justice Dari Lek and were fined.
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