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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1959
Page
1
The piece notes 94 percent of new plants locate in towns under 50 000, luring with favorable costs and taxes. It cites a survey showing factory employment rising nationally while big centers shed jobs. It mentions obstacles to location, civic cooperation, and a Hoover Commission proposal to aid small towns. Inflation and government spending are highlighted as major economic pressures.
Texas A and M researchers announce Texas Crown No. 8 cream pea and Valverde lettuce. The pea yields higher, matures in 64 days, resists cracking, and suits fresh, freezer, and canning uses. Valverde offers downy mildew immunity with strong shipping quality and potential yields over 700 cartons per acre. Leaflets L-440 and L-139 available from the Agricultural Information Office.
The article notes that one third of the national income is absorbed by government collections. It argues that this level of expenditure remains inflationary if tax levels are high enough to cover government spending.
Following a Lavaca County Commissioners Court order on August 11 1959 Oak Grove Precinct No 24 Novohrad Precinct No 25 are combined into Moulton Precinct No 23 voters formerly in Oak Grove and Novohrad will cast ballots in Moulton Precinct 23. The description traces the new precinct boundary from the Lavaca River to county lines.
World Book Encyclopedia notes daytime temperatures on the moon reach 212B hot enough to boil water and drop to 240F at night. The text implies extreme temperature swings affecting any potential lunar honeymoon.
In Lyon France a cemetery caretaker found 61 year old Mrs. Emma Ruel dead beside her late husband’s grave. Doctors said she likely suffered a stroke while visiting the tomb.
A whimsical remark on aging noting that aging stops only upon death. The quote implies aging halts after death and reflects on mortality with a darkly humorous tone.
Istanbul report says parliament studies a bill to raise privates' monthly pay from 31 kurus to 5 lira 3 fi to 55 cents and corporals' pay from 60 kurus to 71% lira about 83 cents. Non coms in the NATO land force may also gain.
Mrs Mary Rehak of Moulton, 84 years old, fractured her right hip Friday morning October 23 after slipping on a floor at Effenberger's Rest Home. She was transported to John Sealy Hospital in Galveston for surgery. daughter Mrs Herbert Pavlicek reports her condition much improved.
The 1959 Census of Agriculture is about 50 percent completed in this area. Field Director James W. Stroud of the Census Bureau says cooperation from farmers is strong and expects canvassing to finish within ten days. Prompt questionnaire return will reduce costs and speed publication. farmers urged to complete and have ready.
Mr and Mrs Leroy Muehlstein and son Scotty of San Antonio spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs A J Breitschopf and Mr and Mrs Emil Muehlstein in town.
Mrs. Frank Kolar who died October 20 is survived by her husband three children and brothers and three grandchildren. Pallbearers were Milton Jobb Clyde Jobb Eugene Krejci George Michalec Thomas Valenta and Tom Valenta.
The E. & R. Variety Store kicks off its 11th anniversary sale today Friday October 30 and runs through Tuesday November 3. Many special values are offered as thanks to customers with bargains across the store and Christmas stock full.
On Saturday October 17 Leroy Henry Mill of Yoa kum was ticketed for 60 mph in a 40 mph zone inside Moulton city limits. Rudolph Siemms of Temple was stopped for 65 mph in a 40 mph zone and paid fines after appearing before Justice Jerome Vasek. Sunday morning around 11 15 a.m. October 18 a minor collision occurred at West Second and Nelson Streets involving a 1949 Ford driven by Adolph Bartos and a 1958 Ford driven by Mrs Frank Hanslik, both sustaining light damage. Constable Daniel Koranek investigated.
Lavaca County Unit of the TSTA held its first meeting of the 1959-60 term at Moulton High School Gym with Vice President Edward F. Rainer presiding. State TSTA official Sam B. Culpepper spoke on The Road Ahead in TSTA Legislation and Supt. Plowman emphasized the classroom teacher's role in improving the teaching program. Refreshments were served afterward.
Fritz Kirchner a 44 year old Cuero area farm laborer died instantly when he fell into a shredder on the Mrs. Ros Morgan farm about 11 miles from Cuero. Deputies say he was cutting grass when a tractor tire struck a tree pushing him into the machine. An unidentified Negro worker saw the tractor stop but believed Kirchner was resting.
The Oak Grove PTA will hold its regular meeting on Thursday November 5 at 7 30 p m Lunch will be served after the meeting for members and new members
Pvt. Dennis E. Latsky entered the Armed Forces September 9 1959 and is in the first cycle of eight week basic Infantry training at Fort Ord California. The program covers troop information general military subjects tactical training and weapons instruction. After completion he advances to advanced Infantry or specialized training before unit assignment. A 1957 Moulton High School graduate he was a U S letter carrier in Houston prior to enlistment and is the son of Mr and Mrs Louis P Satsky of Moulton.
Jack Cinadr of Moulton and Adolph Helmcamp of Yoakum join wolf hunters at a South Texas Wolf Hunters Meet in San Diego Texas. The event runs for one week with participants from across South Texas.
Willis A. Sawey son of Mrs Adella Sawey of 312 Clark Street Yoakum recently visited Yoakum on furlough. He will be stationed at Barstow California to complete training after a Houston return trip. He attended St Joseph's High School 1959 in Yoakum and earned a rifle marksman medal during Camp Pendleton training.
Mr and Mrs Leroy Jemelka of Houston spent several days here in the homes of Mr and Mrs Anton Charba and Mrs Joe Jemelka.
In a school cafeteria meeting, Moulton Public School PTA elected officers: President Chas Luksovsky, vice president Raymond Fishbeck, secretary Frances Fisbeck, and treasurer Ann Few. Monthly meetings set for the second Monday. next on November 9. Membership drive runs Oct 29 to Nov 2 inviting all parents and supporters.
The Hallowe en horror classic The Hound of Baskervilles opens at Star Theatre Friday and Saturday October 30 and 31 at 7 45 p m starring Peter Cushing Andre Morell and Christopher Lee. Holmes and Watson aid new heir amid Dartmoor legends and eerie incidents.
The State Highway Commission announced a Corpus Christi firm, South Texas Construction Company, won the contract to build 5.4 miles of Farm Road 957 in Lavaca and Fayette Counties. The low bid was 179,530 dollars for grading, structures, base, and surfacing, with completion expected in 150 working days.
The Moulton Volunteer Fire Department pumper racing team, photographed after the Guadalupe Firemen's and Fire Marshal's Association Fall convention in San Marcos, is set to compete again at the Spring convention. Local members include Jim Kubicek Jr, Dennis Wagner, James Koncaba, Francis Fisbeck, George Filipp, and Nolan E. Wagner.
Ist Lt Joe D Fehrenkamp and wife and daughter from Sacramento visit relatives in Wichita Kansas. Lt Fehrenkamp will be stationed in Wichita following the California trip.
Mrs. Oscar Welfl of Victoria underwent major surgery on Monday October 19 and is reported doing fine. She is the former Helen Culak, daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Culak of Moulton.
Linda Jean Yourinko aged six died at Atlantic City Hospital after a car crash. Her parents Jehovah's Witnesses refused a blood transfusion for religious reasons. She suffered skull fractures and was operated on the day before death. The parents, Mr and Mrs Joseph Yourinko of Absecon Heights, were in tears as they left the hospital.
Flatonia cattle and hog markets were weaker Monday with national trends down. Demand remained good for stocker cows while cow calf pairs were light. ring sheet listed 645 cattle and 318 hogs with varied prices across categories and top hogs at 13.60.
Dr M M Wagner relocates to the street floor of the A F Kotzebue building near Kotzebue Drug Store and Melnar's Barber Shop facing Moore Avenue FM Road 530. The modern air conditioned site includes reception, laboratory, offices, and two operating rooms.
About 400 Black students and one white child, six year old Doris Martinez, attended Orchard Villa Elementary in a token integration scene. The white girl, daughter of Mrs. Ismael Martinez, appeared with Negro teachers present. three other white children were expected to enroll.
A customer paid a bounced $15 check with an $80 money order, receiving $65 change. The manager later found the money order was also counterfeit, tied to a theft last week.
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