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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1949
Page
1
High School Students of the Moulton Public School begin registration Saturday at 9 00 AM A list of courses for freshmen through seniors is provided with required subjects and credit rules. Band registration details include practice expectations and instrument requirement with Mr Taylor guiding enrollment.
Mrs Vince Sykora came home Friday from Hallettsville hospital where she had two operations. She was hospitalized for 38 days and is reported to be getting along fine.
Old Moulton Fellowship held a party at the Old Moulton Baptist Church on September 3 in honor of Miss Zell Graase and Miss Etta Lockwell who will enter college. Ice cream and cake were served and attendees enjoyed the event.
The Moulton Catholic Parish holds its annual church picnic at the VFW Hall this Sunday September 11. Dinner and supper will be served. The public is invited to attend.
Fred W. Koester of Moulton sustained a leg fracture when the horse he rode fell with him last week. He is recovering as well as could be expected under the circumstances. Koester previously fractured the same leg several years ago.
The Lions softball season ended with Ford defeating Johnnie's Store 13 to 7 in the final game. Awards were presented by Lions Club president Marvin Merrem to Ford captain Lee Jarosek. A six-team league included Johnnie's Store Gulf Frigidaire Moulton High School and Ford. The marriage of Bessie Petras to Weldon Ermis occurred at St. Joseph's Church on Tuesday September 6 at 8 am with a double ring ceremony conducted by Rev. Joseph Kopp.
Yoakum was invited to send a contestant to the Mrs America final in Asbury Park New Jersey next Saturday. A local theater judging Tuesday selects Yoakum candidate based on beauty personality intelligence and housekeeping. Prize value totals six thousand dollars. Local contest open to Yoakum housewives aged 20 to 40 sponsored by several civic groups.
The Moulton colored school will open Monday September 12 for a nine month term. Frankie B. Evans begins her 14th year as teacher and received her degree from Tillotson College in Austin this year.
Mrs Mary Marek underwent an operation at Shiner Hospital last week and is reported to be progressing well and expected to return home soon.
The large crowd watched the Fats led by Frank Biehunke Jr. top the Leans managed by J L Meyer 10 to 5 at Lions field. Batteries included Ats Pyland Knape Schoenfein for the Fats and Krejci Keindl for the Leans. Joe C Petrek announced play by play as the Lions Club season closed.
Miss Bessie Steinocher has returned to Austin after an extended visit with her parents Mr and Mrs Jacob Steinocher.
The Moulton School Cafeteria resumes service on Wednesday September 14 with a weekly menu plan and PTA sponsorship. Last year average lunches served were 212 daily, with parental and pupil support aimed at a bigger, better program this year.
Almost three fourths of Texas farm families have electricity in their homes, signaling improved rural living. W S Allen of Texas A and M urges careful wiring planning for new or remodeled houses. He recommends listing current and planned electrical needs and consulting a reliable contractor.
Doc Campbell of Victoria spent Wednesday morning in Moulton attending to business and greeting friends during his visit.
The Moulton Lions Club met September 1 with 29 members present. Patrolman Brown spoke on safety stressing school child precautions and stop rules for school buses. Lions planned their annual carnival for September 22 with suitable committee appointments.
C. J. Garbage, a prominent Shiner business man, died Friday September 2 at 7 46 A M age 70 years 8 months 4 days. Funeral services were held Sunday September 4 at Buffington Funeral Home under Shiner Masonic Lodge. Interment followed in Shiner City Cemetery.
Mrs. G. G. Fisbeck and her sons Francis and Stephan came back from Oakland California last week after an extended tour through thirteen states. They visited Pikes Peak Yellowstone Park and Carlsbad Caverns during the journey.
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