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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1957
Page
1
Washington writer Clinton Davidson analyzes current farm laws and programs. He notes Congress will keep legislation unchanged through 1958 with changes delayed to 1959. Benson seeks broader price support authority, while risks of stalemate loom as Eisenhower vetoes bills lacking approval.
A typographical error in last week's Harvest Festival report incorrectly listed base No 5 at 4k per pound. The correct price is 46 cents per pound, bought by Commissioner Henry Kocian George Pesek and Johnnie Kubenka from Wholesale not 4c.
An anonymous letter to Judge Wallace Kelly claimed a doctor would bill him $45 the same amount as a speeding ticket if Kelly ever needed medical services. The writer said he had 20 years driving with no tickets until radar speed traps appeared and warned he would refuse to save a police officer at night if summoned.
The school will host two professional confidential conferences for each pupil. The first during the first week of November and the second in the last week of January. In classroom settings parents discuss progress, home environment, and student development with the teacher.
The Moulton Fire Department answered an 7 o clock call to Kurtz's rent place south of Sulphur Park. Two large stacks of bundled hegar i feed from five acres burned to the ground in a fire of undetermined origin. Firemen remained over four hours to fully extinguish the blaze.
The Gonzales annual Come and Take It celebration October 2 will include Phil Medlin the Singing Sheriff of Guadalupe County with his dog Mut and horse Deputy. He is a noted regional entertainer appearing in rodeos radio TV and films. The event centers on a noon barbecue at Independence Park and commemorates the 1835 firing of the first shot of the Texas Revolution with events October 1 2 and a 9:30 a.m. ceremony at the site of the last battle near Cost followed by a replica cannon firing.
The Texas Game and Fish Commission reports the current license season as the largest in its history. Chief Clerk notes heavy re orders statewide with coastal areas hit hardest by salt water license demand. supplies have since been replenished.
Mr and Mrs Walter Haas invite family and friends to an open house at their home on Sunday evening September 22 starting at 3 o'clock to celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary.
Results show the elected Chairman Vice Chairman Regular Member 1st Alternate and 2nd Alternate for Community A B and C terms start October 1 1957 A total of 839 votes cast The Chairman acts as delegate and Vice Chairman as alternate to the ASC County Convention set for September 26 1957 at Lavaca County ASC Office.
Constable Daniel Koranek and Deputy Sheriff William Kort wig picked up Eugene Diaus a Latin American on a public road Monday September 9th. He faced JP Chotenovsky and was fined including court costs after appearing in Shiner court.
A two car crash at Henkhaus Thursday evening around 6:00 o clock involved a 1949 Ford driven by Anton Faluisek and a 1934 Ford driven by Charlies Kresta. Both drivers escaped unharmed, High way Patrol investigated.
Funeral services were held in Shiner for Arthur C. Wagner age 60. The death occurred September 13 at 2 45 a m at Wagner Hospital. Rev W S Ezell officiated. He suffered a stroke September 4 at his daughter Mrs Lee Stallas home. He married Martha Heidrich May 28 1918 and lived near Moulton Shiner and San Antonio. Surviving include his wife two sons Eugene and Layne both of San Antonio three daughters Doris Grunn Ruby Lee Biehle and Gladys Stalla all of Shiner one brother Harry Wagner of Moulton two sisters Ella Miller of San Antonio Leona Merrem of Moulton and eight grandchildren. One brother Lee Wagner preceded him in death. Pallbearers were nephews Nolan Dannis Kirby Lee Wagner Melvin Merrem Morris Voekel and Harvey Hagens.
Army Pvt. Anton J. Rehak Jr to finish eight weeks of basic combat training on September 20 at Fort Chaffee Ark under the Service Forces Act program. Rehak is from Moulton and attended Moulton High School.
A mother of three clubbed her husband with a sledgehammer and strangled him with a dishcloth when he returned home from bars. Detective Robi Garton said Mrs. Michael Smarr, 30, waited inside the door and struck him as he entered, then restrained him with a dishcloth.
Jerome Vasek residing about three miles west of here was appointed Justice of the Peace for Precinct No. 2 by the Lavaca County Commissioners Court on September 13 in Hallettsville. He fills the vacancy caused by the death of A. J. Darilek on September 5 in a Houston Hospital. Two other applicants, Dr. A. A. Warlick and A. J. Breitschopf, were filed.
Mrs Emil Archie Krejei underwent surgery at Crews Hospital in Gonzales last week Friday. She was released Monday and is now resting at the home of Mr and Mrs Benil Krejei here.
A local constable made three arrests this month. Hilbert Schulle of Gonzales Route 4 was charged with disregarding a stop sign in the city and fined with costs after appearing before JP Chotenovsky in Shiner. Ernest Fikac of Eileen and Shiner was stopped for speeding and paid his fine before JP Jerome Vasek. Jaan Navarre, a Latin American from Gonzales, was jailed in Hallettsville on a drunken public street charge and released the next day.
The Rev Don Vlasak of Alice Texas will speak at Zion Lutheran Church Mission Festival on Sunday September 22 He will address Sunday School children at 9 00 am before the regular service at 10 00 am and preach the mission sermon Rev Vlasak focuses on Mexican mission work offering insights into this effort in the Master's vineyard
Members of the Moulton VFW Auxiliary met in regular session at the VFW Hall with Vice President Josie Lee Albrecht presiding. They planned a barn dance at the VFW Hall in October and appointed committees. Ann Few reported on organizing a cub scout troop. Refreshments followed the meeting.
Around 3 30 p m Sunday a 1956 Chevrolet driven by Le roy Muehlstein of San Antonio was struck from the rear by a 1949 Ford driven by Willie Roznovsky of Shiner just north of Barta's Grocery on Highway 95. Both cars were northbound and Roznovsky was attempting to pass when another car approached from the south leading to swerving and a rear collision. Deputy Kortwig charged Roznovsky with following too close.
Lavaca County Farm Bureau directors name October 22 for the county convention at the Recreation Hall in Hallettsville. Resolutions will be voted on and directors from six communities elected. Passed resolutions advance to the state convention in Dallas November 17 to 20.
At the Highway 95 FM Road No 532 intersection near Barta's Grocery a 1955 Ford driven by Donald Horst Cuero collided with a 1950 Studebaker driven by George Mueller here. Both cars were heavily damaged but neither driver was injured. The vehicles were towed to Moulton Motor Sales Garage after an investigation.
Gasax net refunds for nonhighway and transit users must be filed by September 30, 1957. The claim covers July 1, 1956 to June 30, 1957 at 1 cent per gallon. Required info includes vendors, gallons purchased, gallons used, purposes, tax district, and signatory official. Transit systems must provide additional details per Publication 378.
The St Joseph School Club held its first regular meeting of the new year in the school auditorium with President Lee Schoenfeld presiding. Discussions covered the upcoming picnic at the VFW Hall on October 20 and committee assignments for room mothers across all grades.
At the St Joseph Harvest Festival the first prize a Shetland pony with saddle and bridle went to A A Simek Route 2 Yoakum. Second prize lawn chairs was awarded to Geraldine Michalec Houston. Third prize a dinner set went to Dorothy Farkus Route 2 Flatonia.
Pvt Larry G Maresh 19 son of Mr and Mrs Ed Maresh Moulton Ark completed eight weeks of training at Fort Chafee Ark Sept 13 The Moulton High School graduate joined the army after school living with his parents in Moulton
Mrs Isidor Simper Sr died at home in Shiner on Friday at age 75. Funeral services were at Buffington Funeral Home and Shiner Catholic Church with Rev John Hanacek officiating. Interment followed in Shiner Catholic Cemetery. She was born in Czechoslovakia on Sept 4 1882 and lived in Shiner 23 years. Survivors include husband Isidor Sr two sons Isidor Jr and Adolph five daughters Rosie Marcak Annie Kral Agnes Havel five brothers John Louis Steve Joe and Frank Michalek two sisters Fr Simper Sr and Bill Kurtz one brother sister and infant daughter Mary died in infancy a sister Mary Mayer preceded in death.
A group of eighty citizens met in the Moulton school cafe for the first Moulton PTA gathering. Patrolman Tom Cook urged citizens to curb speeding and reckless driving and discussed local ordinances and driver education. Plans for a Halloween Carnival were discussed, with a definite date not set.
Houston police tagged 51 year old salesman Sylvester S York of 1439 Lawrence after a 12 mile pursuit through the Heights early Monday morning. Patrolmen McRae and Pollock cited York for five stop sign and red light violations, wrong side of the street, failing to yield to an emergency vehicle, and speeding at 60 in a 30 zone.
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