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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1958
Page
1
Ed's Viewpoint notes Election Day in Texas with focus on Amendment No. 1 proposing annual legislative sessions and a 7500 salary. Opposed by chambers and many legislators who warn of higher taxes and diminished prestige, while voters debate proper ballot marking and potential legal actions tied to school discipline cases.
The Moulton Bobkatz and Bobkittens start their basketball season November 4 at 7:00 p.m. against Roundtop-Carmine in the local gym. A second game pits them against Waelder at 7:30 p.m. on Friday November 7 in Waelder.
Louis Nagelmuelier of Shiner was stopped Saturday evening by Constable Daniel Koranek in Moulton City Limits and charged with reckless driving. He was taken to Hallsville and placed in jail, later released on bond awaiting County Court action.
Moulton Public School lists students earning all A grades for the first six weeks. Names span second, fourth, fifth, seventh, eighth, ninth, tenth, and eleventh grades, including Shirley Bujnoch, Ralph Henrichs, Elsa Holm, and others.
Mr and Mrs Phillip Seitel long term Meridan Idaho residents relocate to Moulton after about ten years in Meridan.
Mr. John Havlik is a patient at the VA hospital in Houston. He entered the hospital on Monday.
The Yoakum Assembly Knights of Columbus held their quarterly meeting and supper at Swank's Restaurant on Highway 90-A near Shiner with members from Hallettsville Yoakum Moulton Cuero and Yorktown attending. Faithful Navigator Charlie Marian presided as reports were given and new officers installed by Sir Knight Kopecky.
In Holly Michigan farmer Peter Bower lost a barn in a Sunday fire thought to be caused by a goat chewing electrical wiring. He had sold six of seven goats last week. Damages were estimated at eight thousand dollars. the remaining goat died in the blaze.
The Kubicek family reports a baby boy Russell Lee born September 27, making it the fourth Kubicek generation born on that date. Eugene Kubicek of Route 1 Dalhart and rancher Jim Kubicek of Moulton trace birthdays to September 27 1900 and 1927, with great grandfather Frank born in 1857. Russell Lee joins a family noted for its September 27 heritage.
A Fireman Benefit Barbecue will be held at the union V FW Honesday night November 5 with barbecue and trimmings served from 8 o clock. Tickets cost $1.50 and must be bought before 5 p.m. November 3 at local stations or from volunteer firemen. Proceeds go to the Moulton Volunteer Fire Department new truck fund.
A 34 year old groom, jilted at the altar in Taoyu ang, Taoyu Ang, Formosa, married a 23 year old bridesmaid on the spot after the bride failed to appear, according to China News. The ceremony occurred Monday in Taoyu ang and the couple wed immediately.
The Moulton PTA sponsors a membership drive inviting all parents and grandparents to join. Dues are one dollar per year, funding equipment, books and supplies for all grades through proceeds from the Halloween Carnival.
The Moulton P-TA hosts a Hallowe'en Carnival at the VFW Hall Thursday night rain or shine. Supper served from 5:30 with adults 1.00 and children 50c. a Ray Krenek Orchestra dance charges 50c per person. Proceeds aid PTA projects.
The E. and R. Variety Store marks its tenth anniversary with a four day sale from Friday October 31 to Tuesday November 4. Most items are marked down to fit budgets and readers are advised to check the large circulars for details.
Daniel Paviicek of Moulton is among three students on the six weeks honor roll at Baldwin's Business College in Yoakum.
Last week’s Mystery Farm featured Komensky area guesses. Mrs. Frank Koudelka of Moulton won two Vocal Star Theatre passes for correctly naming the Ernest Gillar farm at Komensky six miles east of Moulton on the Hallettsville Moulton Farm to Market road. The Gillars own 300 acres, married in 1933 at St Marys, with three children.
Six year old Bobby Hoyer son of Coach and Mrs Thomas Hoyer fractured his left thigh after falling from a swing during recess last week Wednesday at 2 30 pm. He was taken to Renger Hospital in Hallettsville and is reported to be doing nicely.
Angelo Giuseppe Roncalli, 76, Italian diplomat, elected pope after a deadlocked conclave of 51 cardinals. He chose the name John XXII and appeared on the balcony at Saint Peter's Square after three days of suspense.
The South Texas Chamber of Commerce at its Thirty-Second Annual Meeting in Laredo on Oct 20 1958 passed a resolution opposing Amendment No 1 to the Texas State Constitution to be voted on Nov 4. It argues a fixed annual salary of 7500 plus unlimited expenses far exceeds current pay and caps and would trigger a 400 percent rise.
Moulton prepares to switch to the Metropolitan Numbering Plan at 1 01 a m Sunday. C A Holt of Southwestern Bell outlines the new two letter five numeral numbers and the mailed directories. Customers receive number discs to place on their dials and must use the new format LYric 6 4499 after the change. Suggestions include using the new directory to confirm numbers and speaking the digits as six four four nine nine. The change aligns Moulton with other cities and enables long distance and local system expansion.
Light rain began Sunday evening and continues through Wednesday noon totaling 1.2 inches. Neighboring communities report similar totals, though areas east of town saw heavier rainfall. Cold, wet conditions signal winter near.
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