Ed's Viewpoint on Voting in the 1960s Election Year
The column argues citizens must study issues like communism and farm surpluses and vote for candidates who can implement solutions. It notes urban growth will raise social problems and unemployment, urging economic rather than political fixes, and highlights a national Get Out The Vote drive led by the Boy Scouts and other organizations urging participation on November 8th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scouts of America
Boy Scouts
Small Business Administration
J Jasek Attends Texas Electric Co-op Convention
Julius Jasek attended the Texas Electric Cooperative convention in Dallas and visited the State Fair. He joined Fayette Electric Cooperative directors during the event and engaged with industry colleagues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julius Jasek
Texas Electric Co-op
Dallas
Fayette Electric Co-op
Fayette County Electric Co-op
Telephone Co Has New Manager in Moulton
Jack Keller promoted to manager for Southwestern Bell Telephone Company at Moulton replacing Alan Burton who moves to the Houston area headquarters. Keller is an Oklahoma native and Texas tech alumnus who has held multiple commercial department posts in Temple Austin Huntsville and Beaumont and served in the U S Navy in World War II. His wife is Donella Olive Denver City Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Keller
Southwestern Bell Telephone Company
Moulton
O. J. Clements
Keller
Alan Burton
Houston
Telephone Company
Oklahoma
Austin
Texas Tech
Taylor
Temple
Huntsville
Beaumont
Orange
U. S. Navy
Donella Olive
Denver City
Texas
Truck-Tractor Kills Driver in Burnet County Collision
Clyde Paul Johnson Jr. of Ballinger died October 13 when a 1956 Mack truck pulling a trailer ran over his rear crashing into a second car. Investigators blamed Johnson for speeding and passing on the road. The Bohuslav brothers, of Komensky, owned the truck and empty trailer loaded with maize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Paul Johnson, Jr
Ballinger
Burnet
Johnson
Daniel Bohuslav
Kamensky
Daniel
Arnold
Bohuslav
Big Springs
Komensky
Highway Patrol
Bohuslav Brothers
Bohumil Bohuslav
Loyal Democrats Rally in Hallettsville on Tuesday
A large turnout despite rain heard Congressman Clark Thompson and Tom Beavley condemn Republican rule. Master of Ceremonies Gus Strauss opened with “America” as Beatrice Grafe piano and Orin Davis led the crowd. Thompson attacked religious hate campaigns against Kennedy and touted Hallettsville flood control achievements aided by Yarborough and Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Recreation Hall
Hallettsville
Hallettsville Public School
United States
Ben
Clark Thompson
REA
Tom Beavley
Gus J. Strauss
America
Beatrice Grafe
Orin Davis
Shiner
Thompson
Kennedy
Nixon
Lavaca River
Yarborough
Lyndon Johnson
Eisenhower
Johnson
Emma Boehm Riebschlaeger Dies at 67 in Shiner
Mrs. William Riebschlaeger Emma Boehm died at Wagner Hospital Shiner Oct 23 after illness aged 67 years 11 days Funeral services Oct 25 at Buffington Funeral Home and Witting Catholic Church burial in Shiner Catholic Cemetery Surviving husband two sons daughter and multiple siblings and grandchildren
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Riebschlaeger
Wagner Hospital
Shiner
Riebschlaeger
Emma Boehm
Buffington Funeral Home
Witting Catholic Church
Henry Psencik
el Campo
Joe Boehm
Hallettsville
Emil Boehm
Moulton
Tornado Reported North Of Here
Mr. Joe Bartos in the Scott School community reported a tornado funnel cloud dipping down at his property. It wrecked his cow shed, pen, and several large trees with posts uprooted by the force. The event followed a previous tornado that leveled homes and buildings near Schulenburg last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Bartos
Here
Scott
Schulenburg
21 Year Old Child Falls From Moving Car
Little Marcus Jalufka, two year old son of Mr and Mrs Claude Jalufka of here, escaped with a minor head injury after falling from a moving car last Wednesday evening. The accident occurred as the couple headed home east of here. The back door opened at a low speed and Marcus was taken to Renger Hospital in Halletts ville for examination and x rays showing no serious injury. He stayed one day in the hospital and is recovering at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Marcus
Claude Jalufka
Here
Mary Jasek Completes IBM Key Punch Course at Houston Center
Mary Jasek daughter of Mr and Mrs V J Jasek of Novohrad completed an IBM 0024 Key punch course at Houston IBM Education Center under Lois M Smith. Sponsored by Gulf Oil Company she is employed at the Houston Post Office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Jasek
V. J. Jasek
Novohrad
IBM
International Business Machines
Houston
IBM Education Center
Lois M. Smith
Mary
Gulf Oil Company
Lavaca County Farm Bureau Holds Convention Here
The Lavaca County Farm Bureau held its annual convention at the V F W Hall in Moulton on Wednesday October 19 1960 with good attendance despite some members being waterbound. M E Jacobs president presided and read the creed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lavaca County
Lavaca County Farm Bureau
V. F. W. Hall
Moulton
Herman Kurtz
L.C.F.B
M. E. Jacobs
William Gerum
Shiner Community Farm Bureau
Jacobs
Farm Bureau
1St. V
G. J. Klekar
G. O. Little
Service Committee
Anton Trlica
Lillye H. Jakubek
Milton Y. Benson
M. I. Bozka
C. Y. Jacobs
Pilsner
Jakubek
Herman Sciba
Moravia
J. Berger Jr
Jim Konvicka
Raymond Fishbeck
Leslie Haas
Witting
Herman Sieber
Hugo Albrecht
Bila Hora
Henry Melnar
Shiloh
Henry F. Lorfing
Henry J. Lorfing
Hallettsville
Shiner
Joe Caka
Sweet Home
Rudy Benys
Wied
Hope
Ezzell
James Long
Lavaca County Farm Bureau Adopts Resolutions at Convention
Lavaca County Farm Bureau approved resolutions at its annual convention in Moulton on October 19. The resolutions express opposition to tax increases, seek higher federal income tax exemptions, urge an Economy Commission, and support insurance for state owned vehicles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lavaca County Farm Bureau
Moulton
Texas Farm Bureau
Annual F B Family Nite At VFW Hall October 27
The Moulton Farm Bureau will hold its annual Family Night at the VFW Hall tonight Thursday Oct 27. Sup per begins at 6 30 followed by a dance. All members and prospective members are invited to bring their family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton Farm Bureau
VFW
Red Cross To Aid Tornado Victims In Fayette And Lavaca Counties
The American Red Cross declares a disaster region from Hallettsville to Schulenburg and Moulton after a major tornado. H N Schwartz vice chairman says aid applications arrive as residents rebuild homes barns and buildings. Injuries reported three. damages include Lavaca Tourist Courts cafe filling station and several homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Fayette
Lavaca
The
American Red Cross
Hallettsville
Schulenburg
Moulton
H. N. Schwartz
Fayette County
Schwartz
R. L. Kusey
Jerome Oflund
First National Bank
Highway Department
Elected Treasurer of School of Nursing
Miss Bonnie Lou Eilert, a student nurse at Brackenridge Hospital School of Nursing, was elected Treasurer of her Junior Class. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Clifton H Eilert of Moulton Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonnie Lou Eilert
Brackenridge Hospital School of Nursing
Miss Eilert
Clifton H. Eilert
Moulton
Texas
Willie Hoepfl Recovers from 220 Volt Incident at Warehouse
Willie Hoepfl, who suffered burns and shock last week Tuesday after contacting a 220-volt fuse at his vegetable warehouse, is recovering satisfactorily at John Sealy Hospital in Galveston. His left hand lost two fingertips to deep burns while the burns on his right hand are healing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie Hoepfl
John Sealy Hospital
Galveston
Beran Patient in Renger Hospital with visiting relatives
Mr Chas Beran is a patient at Renger Hospital in Hallettsville since this Monday. Mrs Walter Schilhach of Jackson Mississippi stays there with Mrs Beran and at Mr Beran's bedside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Beran
Renger Hospital
Hallettsville
Walter Schilhach
Jackson
Mississippi
Mrs. Beran
Mr Beran
Local Residents Buy Multiple Homes in Town
Mr and Mrs Jacob Tousek Sr near Moore Avenue and West Second Street bought the John Janacek 144 story home and plan to move soon. Mr and Mrs John Welff purchased the Helen Urban estate on West First Street. Mr and Mrs Alfred Mikulencak bought a home in the southern town area formerly owned by Mrs Bukovan and expect to move in soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Tousek Sr
Here
John Janacek
Moore Avenue
West Second Street
John Welff
Helen Urban
West First Street
Alfred B. Mikulencak
Bukovan
Mikulencaks
Mrs. Lillie Migl Brosch Dies at 56 in Praha
Mrs. Lillie Migl Brosch aged 56 7 10 died at her Praha area home after a lingering illness. Born March 14 1904 in Praha she married Fred Brosch May 1 1922 and farmed near Praha. Survived by two sons Jimmy and Eugene and daughter Mrs Erwin Kouba with four grandchildren. siblings include John Frank Adolf Migl Mrs Stazie Stryk Mrs Mary Pospisal and Sister M Stanilaus. Interment at Praha Catholic Cemetery with rites at St Marys in Praha.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred
Lillie) Brosch
Praha
Brosch
Lillie Migl
Fred Brosch
Smith
Flatonia
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Marcus A. Valenta
KJZT
The
Altar Society
Jimmy Brosch
Houston
Eugene Brosch
Erwin
Gladys
J L Meyer 67 Died in Shi ner Hospital
Prominent cattleman and longtime Moulton resident J L Meyer died October 20 at Wagner Hospital Shiner at 5 45 am aged 67 4 27. Born Lavaca County he married Evie Parker in 1923 and operated a meat market and cattle business in Moulton Cedar Springs and beyond. He served as Lions Club president trustee of Cedar Springs school and was active in FFA and cattle associations. Funeral arrangements are on page 6 col 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Meyer
Wagner Hospital
Shiner
Meyer
Lavaca
John
Anna Meyer
Cedar Springs
Moulton
Evie Parker
Mr. Meyer
Hugo Strieder
Lions Club
Farmers Gin Association
Cattlemen Association
FFA
Nat's Catholic Youth Week Calls for Responsible Youth
Catholic urging for responsible youth during National Catholic Youth Week from October 30 to November 6. Posits youth conduct reflects adults and society, advocates moral and spiritual education and cooperative efforts by adults to realize Responsible Youth Americas Strength.
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Nat's Catholic
America
Manning's Cleaners Opens With Noted Service
Billy Manning owner of Manning's Cleaners is pictured with a customer’s clothes ready to wear after dry cleaning and pressing. The shop on Moore Avenue near The Eagle office has quickly gained trade due to export and dependable service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Manning
Manning's Cleaners
Manning
Weeks
Moore Avenue
Eagle Office
Charles Ermis Sr 81 Buried In Schulenburg
Charles Ermis Sr 81 died in Pasadena and funeral services were held Tuesday at Schulenburg Catholic Church. He was an uncle of Mrs Emil Krejci Eugene Ermis and Lee Jarosek. Attending from here were Mr and Mrs Eugene Ermis Mr and Mrs Emil Krejci and Mr Lee Jarosek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Ermis
Pasadena
Schulenburg Catholic Church
Emil Krejci
Eugene Ermis
Lee Jarosek
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E. V
Ome
U.S
Emma) Riebschlaeger
Jack Lindsey
F. B
Hwy. 77
Lavaca Courts
School of Nursing
Charles Ermis, Sr
S’burg Tue
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