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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1960
Page
1
Ed's Viewpoint discusses starting a new school term focusing on student-led problem solving and community living. It contrasts American free enterprise with statecontrolled Russia and cites concerns about welfare costs, farm programs, and distribution of surplus food and fiber.
The Texas Public Safety Commission declares September 1 as the start of the 1961 Motor Vehicle Inspection period, with 4 700 stations ready to place new inspection stickers on over 4.5 million vehicles. Stickers must be displayed by April 16, 1961. Colonel Homer Garrison Jr. notes inspections deter accidents and urges early checks before winter. The inspection fee is 1 dollar plus any repairs, with 1960 average cost about 2 dollars per vehicle.
The St Josephs School will begin its 1960 61 school year Tuesday September 6 at 8 00. Registration of students was very good and those not yet registered were urged to come in during the week.
A M extension economist John McHaney compares the 1960 economic picture with 1959. He forecasts another year of high agricultural output, record wheat, near last year livestock production, tighter eggs, and improving hog prices. Personal income and employment rise in Q2 1960 while housing starts dip. unemployment and consumer credit rise versus 1959.
Mr and Mrs Ben Darilek and their children are new residents of Moulton moving from the Oak Grove area. They occupy the former A F Halliburton home on Hiway 95. Mr Darilek joins the Moulton Public School faculty.
Lavaca County 4-H Club members receiving county medals for their records are announced by Mary Francis Burmeister and John V. Lindsey. Medals will be awarded at the Annual 4-H Club Achievement night. Winners include Margie Okruhlik Patricia Ann Fikac Patrick Hrnch and others across Beef Citizenship Canning Clothing Dairy and Dress Revue categories.
Sts Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church of Shiner hosts its annual picnic at the park. Masses at 5 30, 6 30, 8 and 9 30 AM, family style dinners at 10 45 AM and 5 30 PM. Tickets adults 1.00, children 50 cents. Events include bar, games, 3 30 PM big event, dance by Joe Ek Orchestra. All welcome.
Mrs. J. H. Vanham and Mrs. Joe Vanham attended funeral services for Mrs. Dee Hughs, 77, at the Presbyterian Church in Kerrville Sunday afternoon. Hughs was a sister in law to Mrs. J. H. Vanham.
The Rothbauer construction team of Moulton is constructing a new house on the Darvin Vasek farm at Komensky. Soon moving in will be Mr and Mrs Fred Mikulka and Mrs Vasek's daughter and son in law from the Velehrad community.
Robert Jackson, colored, was arrested by Constable Daniel Koranek near Waelder and jailed on a hit and run charge. The 1950 Ford sedan struck Charles Bartek’s car around 6:30 p m last Friday, then Jackson abandoned his vehicle and walked to Waelder where he was later jailed. Both cars sustained about 75 dollars in damage.
The Southwestern Bell Telephone Company moved the telephone booth from the Kotzebue Drug Store and installed a phone just outside the drug store building on Moore Avenue. Local users can call day or night.
Joe Adolph Schoenweitz of Flatonia and Edwin Joseph Schmidt of Shiner were stopped by Constable Daniel Koranek and cited for driving 60 mph in a 40 mph zone within Moulton city limits. Both appeared before Justice of the Peace Jerome Vasek and paid fines plus court costs.
Miss Ellorine Wenske 15 daughter of Mr and Mrs Albin Wenske Route 1 Shiner broke her left arm above the elbow after slipping from her parents car last Monday August 22 She also suffered a bruised hip and injured toe and was taken to Wagner's Hospital in Shiner before recovering at home.
The Moulton Public School begins the 1960 61 year Monday September 5 at 8 30 am with students in attendance until 2 pm except beginners who may leave after registration. New high school entrants should bring last year’s report cards. Bus routes stay the same except Oak Grove served by buses 8 and 5. Cafeteria operates with last year’s lunch prices.
The Labor Day holiday will be observed in Moulton with all businesses closed for the day. Public notices remind readers to submit all news items and advertising by Tuesday noon, Sept 6 at the Eagle office due to the holiday.
Komensky School begins the 1960-61 year on Monday September 12 with details from officials. Moravia and Witting schools also open September 12 at 8:00 A M with bus service starting from Frank Haba's place. Moravia notes no bus on opening day.
Harvey Ray Fishbeck of Route 1 has enrolled at Baldwin Business College for the Fall Term to study the General Business Course. Opening of the new Fall Term is September 6. He is a 1960 graduate of Moulton High School.
Woolwich England Reverend Nicholas Stacy advances plans to install a snack bar at his church to attract worshippers. He says the aim is to relate church life to ordinary life and encourage attendance.
Mr and Mrs A F Halliburton and daughters have moved into a new seven room house on Highway 95. The wood siding brick veneer home was built by the Bauer Brothers with painting by Ed Pundt's crew. Mr Halliburton co owns Hi Way Lumber Co.
At Flatonia Livestock Commission Company Monday, 1000 cattle and 397 hogs were auctioned. The cow and calf market led gains with a first calf good heifer at 251 dollars, while stocker calves strengthened and butcher calves softened about 50 cents. Top hogs declined. price ranges covered calves, stocker calves, cows and calves, cutters, canners, bulls, dogs, sows, and feeder shoats.
The Farmers & Merchants State Bank of Moulton undergoes extensive remodeling to modernize the structure with air conditioning and central heating. Arthur Pohl of La Grange is the construction contractor.
Lavaca Soil Conservation District lists custodians per community and the equipment available, including Post Hole Diggers, Grain Drills, Manure Spreaders, Stalk Shredders and more. Fees are shown per item with daily and per acre rates, plus special charges for combines and threshing.
Mr and Mrs Billy Manning former Moultonites prepare to open a Cleaning and Pressing Shop in the former Frank Cinadr building on Moore Avenue. Manning brings years of experience from Mobil Oil. Machinery and equipment will be installed and opening announced next week.
A model 300 Farmall tractor on the Joe Siegel farm near Kamensky was badly damaged by fire on Friday morning August 26 as Mr. Siegel tried to start the tractor. Gasoline from the engine ignited, a blaze followed, consuming the front tires while a corn snapper attached sustained minor damage. Local firefighters and neighbors arrived quickly, limiting the fire to the tractor.
Rains persist in August with Lavaca County receiving about ten inches this month and weekend showers adding one to three inches. Since last Saturday daily rain has disrupted the cotton harvest and more showers are forecast for today.
St. Joseph's Catholic Church hosts the annual Harvest Festival at the Moulton VFW Wall on Sunday September 11. A family style dinner, supper, and various games and attractions will be offered throughout the day and night for all ages.
The Moulton Lodge No. 59 held its regular monthly meeting at 8 PM in the VFW hall with 45 members and visitors. New adult and junior members were proposed and will be discussed further at the September 15 gathering.
Veronica Wise a 22 year old in Oxford hospital remains unconscious after an auto accident on May 20 1958. Her fiancé Colin Slaymaker 22 and her father Frank Wise faced a difficult choice as doctors noted a possible but unlikely recovery. The engagement is ended and she shows no sign of recognition though occasional eye-opening or smiles appear.
Mrs. R. T. Harkey cried out there is a snake in my purse at the Charles Little Variety store in San Saba Texas. She left the bag on her porch earlier and the 30 inch garden snake was removed by the clerk Little. The woman said the snake crawled in while she was away.
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