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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1958
Page
1
The piece argues high retail sales do not guarantee profits and notes rising demand for bargains. It cites a California barber pressured by a union, an electronics worker ousted for not joining a Communist dominated union, and calls for stronger anti monopoly and anti compulsory union measures.
A correction notes that Congressman Thomp son Clark W. wrote to Mr Alouis Schacherl, not Adolph as previously printed, clarifying the recipient’s name in last week’s write-up.
On October 12 the Moulton Council No 3244 Knights of Columbus will stage a Columbus Day Banquet with Auxiliary Bishop Stephen A. Leven as principal speaker. State Deputy N. A. Quintanilla and District Deputy Edwin Darilek will attend. Dinner at 8:00 p.m. at Moulton VEW Hall. tickets $1.25 from local businesses.
Six year old James Kubenka son of Mr and Mrs Jerry Kubenka of near Moulton suffered serious internal injuries after his bicycle crashed into a parked pickup. He was treated at Wagner Hospital Shiner then De Tar Memorial Victoria where surgery was performed for a pinched intestine. He returned home after a week in the hospital.
At the St. Josephs Harvest Festival in Moulton the cotton auction yielded 6 bales sold at 50c per pound totaling $1376. Father Joseph Kopp bought the first bale of 500 lbs for $250, Ed Kolar and W H Etlinger bought the second, and the Moulton Knights of Columbus purchased the third. A group including Emil Jalufka and G G Fisbeck bought the fourth, Erwin Oehl and August Etlinger the fifth, and Moulton Farmers Co op Gin Mill & Feed Co bought the sixth. Masses were held at the local church, a family dinner was served, and a dance followed with Henry Brosch orchestra.
Flatonia Livestock Auction reports strong market with 1232 cattle and 370 hogs traded. Top hogs sold above recent weeks while all cattle classes showed active trade. price ranges include good calves 25.50 to 28.00 and fat cows 18.00 to 21.30.
Miss Ella Riebschlaeger of Houston spent Saturday and Sunday morning in the homes of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Riebschlaeger and Constable and Mrs. Daniel Koranek, according to local social notes.
The Rock Inn on FM Road 532 is now led by Frank Roznovsky and Ed Schacherl after purchasing from Mr and Mrs Milton Jobb. A full line of cold drinks and Sinclair Gas and Products is offered. Private party bookings are available. The inn opens at 8 a.m. on weekdays and 1 p.m. on Sundays.
The High School P T A met in regular session and agreed to sponsor a Halloween Carnival at the VFW Hall on the evening of November 30. Supper will be served to the public and entertainment offered for youngsters and adults, with a dance to conclude the festivities.
Leslie Taylor of Shiner was ticketed by Constable Daniel Koranek for driving in the left lane not passing and speeding 70 mph within city limits. Paul E. Targac of Hallettsville was charged with 70 mph on Kamensky IM road and paid the fine plus court costs after appearing before Justice Jerome Vasek.
The Moulton Farm Bureau will meet Thursday night September 25 at 8 o'clock at the VFW Hall. The agenda includes family night and supper details and other business. Card-sending for meetings will be discontinued. All members are urged to attend.
Guadalupe Valley Electric Co-op board approves a $99,739.95 patronage refund for more than 9,000 members who received service in 1950. This marks the fourth refund issued, following prior disbursements totaling $212,313.21 for 1940–1949. GVEC is a non profit corporation.
Galveston County Commissioner Jimmie Vacek won a registered Jersey heifer at St Joseph Catholic Parish Festival and donated the calf back to the parish. The donor was Eugene B Krejci. Other prizes included August Heyer 100 pullets and Mrs Mary Simperquilt with Sidney John Malinek rope, all of Moulton.
Jaro Jeff Kalisek died suddenly at his Victoria home Sunday morning at about 11 30. Born January 18 1919 in Lavaca County he served in Europe during World War II and was discharged in 1945. He married Lucy Bevan in 1946 and worked as a mechanic in Victoria for 11 years. He is survived by wife two sons several siblings and many relatives. Masses were held at Our Lady of Victory with graveside rites in Moulton Catholic Cemetery. pallbearers included his nephews.
Last week a reader named Mrs Hy Dornak correctly identified the John Kozelsky farm of Moulton Route 1 as the Mystery Farm. The 177 acre property three miles northwest of town has a long ownership line from 1890 through Vladik Boehm to the Kozelskys who moved there in 1932 and bought it in 1945. The family. farm work includes cotton corn maize cattle chickens and hogs with soil conservation practices and two Farmall C tractors.
The Capitol Area Council plans a three month safety drive in September through November. Cub packs, Scout troops, and Explorer posts will hunt home hazards, exhibit fire prevention demonstrations, and conduct cleanup campaigns under local safety officials guidance as part of the 1958 National Safety Good Turn.
The four year old daughter of Constable and Mrs. Daniel Koranek swallowed a half inch dress pin with four stones on Tuesday evening. She was treated at the Wagner Clinic in Shiner where X rays located the pin and she is reported to be doing fine.
The Geier Merrem Post 392 American Legion will install officers at the Moulton VEW Hall Sunday Sept 21 with District Commander Bill Nami of Cuero as installing officer. A 1959 membership drive will start with a chicken barbecue at 12 noon for members and prospective members. The meeting date changes to the first Wednesday each month. Membership open to veterans from 1917 1918 1941 1945 1950 1953 periods.
Results of the ASC election list the winners for the Community Committee term starting Oct 1 1958 with positions Chairman Vice-Chairman Regular Member 1st Alternate and 2nd Alternate. The County Convention will be Sept 24 at Lava ca County ASC Office.
Benjamin W. Bohuslav, son of Mr and Mrs Frank W Bohuslav of Route 1 Moulton, completed a Bachelor of Science in civil engineering at Texas A and M College and was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the Air Force. He reported for active duty September 2 1958 and attends Air Force Meteorology School at A and M College. He is married to Eunice Machart of Moulton and they reside at 1026 Foster Ave College Station.
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