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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1958
Page
1
The piece warns rural residents about out of town peddlers and faulty insurance, urging trust in local providers. It also notes Congress will craft a new farm law with two 16,000,000 acre cotton programs, detailing allotments, price supports, and parity payments slated for 1960 61.
The U S Army reportedly consumes roughly 188000 yards of diapers per year as part of its logistical needs. The figure illustrates expansive supply demands and ongoing inventory planning across military support operations.
Mrs Jim Reindl of Moulton correctly named last weeks mystery farm as Rudy Simper s Route 1 Moulton property three miles southeast of herev spanning 76 acres The Simpers married in 1940 and have six children They reside on the farm since 1941 and keep crops cattle and Farmall tractors with soil conservation and contour farming in practice The farm supports cotton as main crop with grains sorghum feed crops and winter legumes Total cattle number twenty and parish affiliations include St Joseph s Church Farm Bureau and Knights of Columbus
The Moulton High School began its first day on Tuesday with a short schedule and then full classes on Wednesday. Superintendent Edward F. Rainer reports 163 Tuesday enrollees, up 16 from last year, while the elementary school totals 133 students against 132 last year.
The debate pits Greek majority against Turkish claims with Greeks seeking union and Turks arguing for historic rights. Analysts propose partition as a solution to satisfy self determination for both sides amid Cold War pressures.
The Komensky Moravia Witting and Oak Grove schools announce first day or term start dates for the 1958 59 school year. Komensky and Moravia set Monday September 8 as opening day while Witting also opens September 8. Oak Grove began term on Tuesday September 2.
While walking in her yard Mrs. R. B. Papacek tripped on the carpet grass and fractured her upper left arm. She is in Renger Hospital Halletts ville and is reported to be doing nicely. She may return home in a few days.
In the Eagle the previous issue omitted Ora W. Boothe from the elementary grade faculty list and the paper notes the correction.
Nolan Wagner is selected to head the district Boy Scout fund drive starting in October. The drive aims to raise money for Boy Scouting in the district with Eli Rubin of Hallettsville serving as District Finance and Campaign Chairman for four surrounding counties.
Pilot's Super Market hosts a remodeling sale Friday and Saturday with free 5 pound sugar or flour per $10 purchase and a Wilie and Millie salt shaker set for $1.50 school purchases. Register for prizes, drawing Saturday at 6 PM, and Coca Colas given away all day Saturday.
James Bell, 58, of Rosenberg was injured by a sharp object during an argument over a 50 cent poker bet at Mary's Cafe in Hallettsville. James Bobby Williams, 26, of Oakland was arrested in Oakland on a serious case charge. witnesses say Bell and Williams scuffled and Bell fell. Sheriff Theo Long noted Oakland is about 20 miles northeast of Hallettsville. charges filed in Hallettsville Justice of the Peace Oscar Shoemaker's court.
Frank A Cinadr longtime Moulton resident died in San Antonio August 28 after an extended illness at age 62. He owned a local cleaning and pressing business and was a World War II veteran with ties to the American Legion and VFW. He is survived by his children Irene Schindler Beatrice Weldon and Franklin Cinadr a brother John and two grandsons. Funeral services were held August 30 at Smith Funeral Home and St Josephs Catholic Church with burial in Mosited Catholic Cemetery.
The first school club meeting for the 1958 59 year will be held in the Parish Hall Thursday Sept 4 beginning at 8 oclock. All parents are urged to attend this meeting.
At the Flatonia auction on Labor Day 720 cattle and 285 hogs sold. Hog market steady. cattle strong and sometimes higher than last week. Buyers and spectators were on hand. prices included good calves 25.00 to 27.50 and top hogs 19.80 to 20.30.
A Social Security representative from Victoria will attend the City Hall in Shiner at 9 am on Monday September 8 to help residents file retirement survivor or disability benefit claims and answer program questions.
Edwin J. Brosch of Hallettsville completed the automotive and tracked vehicle maintenance course at the Army European Engineer Ordinance School in Murnau Germany. He serves with the 2nd Hon Battalion 5th Artillery in Babenhausen and entered service in March 1957.
Mrs. Katherine Muehlstein died suddenly at home Tuesday night September 2 at 11 40. She was 84 years 6 months and 22 days. Born in Colorado County she moved to the Moulton area as a child and lived there farming until 1956. She married Tom Muehlstein in 1900 and the couple later retired to town. Survived by husband 10 children 19 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren and two half sisters. Funeral at Zion Lutheran Church conducted by Rev Julius Holm with burial in Moulton City.
The Lutheran Ladies Aid regular meeting scheduled for Thursday September 4 was postponed to Thursday September 11 due to the funeral services of Mrs From Muehlstein.
Informational notice states there will be no 1959 Acreage Reserve Program for cotton or rice. The Conservation Reserve part of the Soil Bank remains in effect, with five or ten year contracts, cost sharing, and an Lavaca County average payment of $12 per acre, rising 10 percent if all land is under contract. Deadline to file is September 26, 1958. contact Lavaca County ASC Office for details.
The Texas Department of Public Safety announced the 1959 motor vehicle inspection period begins September 1 and runs through April 15. Over 4300 stations are authorized to inspect automobiles and trucks, with Col. Homer Garrison Jr. urging early inspections to avoid long lines at the deadline.
Committees prep for the annual St. Joseph's Harvest Festival at the VFW Hall on Sunday September 14. Dinner and supper will be served and entertainment provided for all ages with a dance to close the day. Plan now to attend and enjoy with friends.
Major Elmer E. Johnson retires after 20 years in the U.S. Air Force Reserve. A pilot for 17 years, he earned the Command Pilot Wings and will work for the Civil Aeronautics Administration in Mineral Wells, Texas, as his family visits relatives in Moulton and Oklahoma City before settling in Mineral Wells.
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