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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1957
Page
1
Ed's Viewpoint notes the departure of Dr Moit and family leaving the community without a local physician. Sightings of distance travel for care, strong cotton activity continues, and inflation since 1938 has halved consumer purchasing power while wages rise.
Mr William Winkenwerder is a patient at Nix Hospital San Antonio since last week Tuesday awaiting surgery.
A J Darilek, 68, longtime Justice of the Peace and former real estate and insurance broker, died September 5 at St Luke's Hospital in Houston after a two week confinement. Services were held September 6 at Smith Funeral Home and St Joseph's Church with interment in Houlton Catholic Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, two sons, two grandchildren, three sisters and three brothers.
A two car collision on West Second Street Sunday afternoon around 4 o'clock sent two people to Wagner Hospital for cuts and bruises. Joseph Svatek of Port Lavaca drove a 1954 Ford sedan that struck Jim Novosad's 1953 Chevrolet pickup from the right at North Street. Svatek was charged by Constable Daniel Koranek for speeding over 30 miles per hour inside city limits.
About 210 children enrolled for the 1957-58 term at St. Joseph's School, nearly matching last year's numbers. The school opened Monday morning September 9 at 8 30 with daily classes from 8 30 until 3 o'clock for now.
Dr. James B. Mott a local physician in Moulton for two months and his family moved to Denver City Texas on Wednesday where he will continue practice as physician and surgeon The Motts arrived in Moulton July 12 started practice July 15 and residents express regret at their departure wishing them luck in their new location
Francis Fisbeck will head the annual Boy Scout Fund Drive as Community Finance Chairman. The kickoff is October 8 with a volunteer breakfast and briefing before canvassing, urging local support and inviting contact with Mr. Fisbeck for participation.
The Moulton Hermann Sons Lodge No. 59 will hold a regular meeting at Rock Inn Hall on Wednesday night September 18 starting at eight o'clock. Visitors Mr. E H Niemeyer Annie Jaroszewski and Amelia Henrichs of San Antonio will attend. A social hour and interesting meeting are anticipated.
Arnold Freytag manager of the Farmers Co op Gin and Mill Company was seriously hurt when his right hand was caught in a belt at the gin. His hand sustained severe lacerations and amputation of one third of the hand including three fingers. He was treated at Mott Surgical Clinic and Crews Hospital in Gonzales and remains in recovery.
The Moulton Ground Observer Corps were called out early Thursday morning September 5 at 2 00 for an air alert. The watch ran until 6 30 that evening with volunteers in six shifts. The call came from the U S Air Force to test GOC efficiency for unlimited posts. A 100 efficiency report was issued. The GOC is expanding nationwide into Canada with groundwork in Mexico to connect three nations. Plans aim to unite all United Nations members in the organization.
Friday morning September 6 Peter Derrick a Port Arthur chicken buyer crossed on a green light when a City Police car struck him knocking him down. He suffered head and right knee injuries plus bruises and was taken to St Mary's Hospital in Port Arthur where his condition was described as slightly improved.
David Wayne Handsur six months old son of Mr and Mrs Edwin T Handsur of San Antonio died Wednesday August 28 at Santa Rosa Hospital San Antonio. Funeral Friday August 30 at Zion Lutheran Church at 1 30 p m Rev Max C Heinrich officiating. Interment Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery. Pallbearers Raymond Loeu Calvert Loeu. Survivors include parents three sisters Linda Carol Patricia Ann Diana Marie grandparents A L Valek Shiner and Tom Handsur San Antonio.
The notice corrects last week's write up of the 1947 Class Reunion to include Mr. and Mrs. Jim Kubicek Jr. Among attendees was Mrs. Kubicek Rosalie Kalischko, a class member.
Shiner Rotarian Joe Muras shared his return to Fronstadt Czechoslovakia with 57 Czech travelers, noting unchanged family roots, local remodels, and trees gone. He contrasted US dollars and cheaper services with Communist era costs, and spoke of widespread government employment, limited home ownership, and affordable hospital care while praising enduring churches and overall travel nostalgia.
In Warminster Virginia Mrs. Frank Stanley sat on a log with her husband cutting pulp wood as she ate her lunch. A black snake reached up and nibbled a piece of cake she held, surprising the onlookers.
August Melnar, a local barber, watched a high altitude jet plane leave a vapor trail over the city. He saw the craft traveling north veer right and explode shortly after, an incident heard Monday afternoon.
At about 11:00 a m on Thursday September 5 Ed Batey driving a 1931 Chevrolet coupe turned left into the path of Bohumil Bohuslav in a 1955 Chevrolet sedan at the Moore Avenue Arnim Street intersection. Both drivers were uninjured. damage was extensive on both vehicles. Const Daniel Koranek and Deputy Bill Kortwig investigated.
Interest ran high at the annual Harvest Festival cotton auction at the VFW Hall in Moulton. Bales ranging from 449 to 505 pounds sold between 45c and 73c per pound, raising hundreds of dollars for church groups and local funds. The event featured local merchants, a family-style dinner, two bands, and a lively resale of a fifth bale.
A 9 year old Sidney John Malinek sustained a cut below the elbow after stumbling into a barbed wire fence while visiting relatives in Danbury. He was admitted to Angle ton Hospital where a number of stitches were needed to close the wound.
A trailer truck driven by Edkar Bivens of Cameron crashed into the Jalufka service station Tuesday night around 10:30, knocking down a roof pole and a gasoline pump, scattering baled feed and damaging the roof and a nearby guard post. Bivens faces a charge of driving without a license. Fire crews stood by as fuel leaked. Local patrolman Wilbur Horstman investigated.
The PTA plans a session on curbing speeding and reckless driving in town. Rev Julius F Holm announces the September 17 meeting at 7 30 pm in the lunchroom with State Patrolman J C Cook from Hallettsville to discuss new driving permit rules for youths under sixteen. Light refreshments will follow to foster交流.
A 1957 Bel Air Chevrolet owned by Frank Biehunko Jr suffered about 150 dollars in damage when a Grace Wearden Co truck from Victoria rolled into it while unloading merchandise. The incident occurred at the Pilot's Super Market on Moore Avenue and was investigated by Deputy Sheriff Wm Kortwig.
At a Harlingen hearing of the State Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Committee, the Old Cotton Belt Association backed by Fast Texas and South Texas Chambers of Commerce urged a 1957 allotment freeze. West Texas growers and allies urged a 2 percent reserve, a move supported by the Texas Farm Bureau, with implications for upcoming acreage decisions.
Culak Lodge members prepare for their annual picnic set for Sunday October 27. The post lists no additional details about location or activities.
Mrs. Augusta Raab 87 of San Antonio and former Moulton resident died Tuesday at her daughter's home. Funeral services were held at Smith Funeral Chapel then St. Joseph's Catholic Church with Rev. Bernard Goebel and Rev. Joseph Kopp officiating. Born in Germany in 1870 she married Frank Raab in 1895. one son and a stepdaughter survive.
Parents of boys aged 8 to 11 are invited to a Monday evening meeting at the VFW Hall to discuss forming a Cub Scout troop in Moulton. Richard Bentley of Yoakum will explain Cub Scouting and answer questions starting at 7 30.
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