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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1960
Page
1
The column, written from a hospital bed, laments travel for medical care in Moulton and notes Chamber of Commerce efforts to attract local doctors. It also surveys the Taft Hartley Act right to work provisions, quoting Senator Byrd opposing repeal and arguing the law protects individual choice without anti labor bias.
The St. Josephs School Club met in the school auditorium at 8 o clock Thursday Sept 15 with Father O Shaughnessy leading a prayer. Plans for the October 23 picnic at 3 00 PM and a big afternoon auction were discussed. First prize went to Mrs Elizabeth Chamberlain with Sister Martha Clara second.
The Lavaca Colorado Wharton County Game Conservation Association will hold its annual Bar B Q and Shoot on Sunday October 2 1960 at the O J Woytek Camp four miles west of Sheridan on Highway 90A. Dinner at noon and running deer and ham shoot all day. The public is invited for a meal and good time.
The article lists elected chairmen and members for communities A through I in the ASC area. It notes the chairmen as delegates and vice-chairs as alternate delegates to the County Convention set for September 29 1960, with officers taking office October 1 1960.
A WWII era drama unfolds at the Star Theatre showing Saturday and Sunday September 24 25. Nun asylum work in a Northern Italian convent helps Jewish children escape Nazi transit camps as Italian troops and a harsh commander confront the raid.
Mr. James Melnar of Hallettsville is constructing a residence between the A. J. Melnar and Paul Giesbers properties. Ed Mraz and crew oversee the project with plans to move in January 1 1961.
In Shiner Wagner Hospital patients include Mr Joe K Darlick admitted last Saturday and Mr Adolph A Wagner admitted Tuesday morning both listed as current inpatients. Mrs Gus Krueger improved after entering last week and Daniel Fojtik Jr underwent an appendectomy at Renger Hospital Hallettsville last Friday and remains confined but is progressing well. Mrs G G Fisbeck returned home after two weeks confinement at Renger Hospital Hallettsville and Edwin Gallia Jr has returned home after several days confinement.
Charles F. Holub Sr. died in Chicago at 4610 N Pulaski aged 90 after moving there in 1893 from Moulton. He managed Wieboldt Store first, then opened an Elston and Pulaski general store, led local business groups, and was famed for Spencerian handwriting. He leaves a son Charles Jr, a daughter Mrs Cillian, a brother Joseph, and sister Mrs Josephine Pastusek. burial at Bohemian National Cemetery after services at Elston chapel.
Manning's Cleaners announces operation in the city offering cleaning and pressing services. Located on Moore Avenue in the former Frank Cinadr building, owner Billy Manning brings years of experience and invites public patronage.
Jacob Mikes aged 85 of near Moulton died at Renger Hospital Hallettsville on Saturday Sept 17. Born in Czechoslovakia he came to the U S in 1907 and married Theresa Panus in Shiner on Nov 10 1908. Funeral at Buffington Chapel Shiner and St Anthony Wit ting with interment in Shiner Catholic Cemetery. Survived by his widow seven daughters and four sisters in Czechoslovakia. One son preceded him.
Mr and Mrs Edwin Hinch of Schulenburg visited with Mr and Mrs Edwin J Knesek and Linda Kay last Sunday.
Mr. Raymond Kocian of Shiner, son of Mrs. Charlie Kocian Sr., sustained severe injuries to his right hand and lower arm while at work at the Farmer Co-op gin in Shiner Saturday morning around 10. He was taken to Shiner Hospital and later transferred to Baptist Memorial Hospital in San Antonio. The hand had not yet been amputated as doctors tried to save it, with possible removal six inches above the wrist if needed.
On Saturday October 1 Gonzales hosts Come and Take It Day marking the 125th anniversary of the Texan call to Santa Anna’s troops. A memorial service at 8 30 a m precedes a full day of entertainment headlined by a 10 a m parade, barbecue all day, rodeo, dances, kiddie carnival, homes parade and kolache sale with a bowling tournament.
Dennis Barta Charles Luk sovsky Jr Alvin Kocian and Richard Orts enrolled last week Monday at Blinn College in Brenham as new students.
Mary Frances Pelech wife of Frank Pelech died Sept 5 1960 at Memorial Hospital Floresville after years of ill health Burial at Sacred Heart Cemetery Rosary and Mass held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church Survivors include husband five children and extended Jemelka family relatives and SPJST Lodge 107 membership.
A United Nations report shows world population rising by 48 million annually and nearing 3 billion. China leads with 669 million, followed by India 403 million, Russia 209 million, and the United States 178 million.
Walter and Mary Mueller describe their Brownell Tour dated Ballinger to Pittsburg and New York aboard the Queen Elizabeth, visiting France Italy Austria Germany Switzerland Belgium Holland England Canada Rome Heidelberg Oberammergau and Niagara Falls. They note Europe’s crops, postwar recovery, and travel experiences with vivid local details and a 54 day return.
Mrs. Dale Larson of St. Peter Minn visited her husband in a hospital and gave birth to their first child in the maternity section after visiting hours. The report notes the family joined the hospital scene with the new arrival.
The Moulton Boy Scout Troop 221 held a Court of Honor at the American Legion Home on Saturday night Sept 18 starting at 7 30 pm. Awards included Second Class First Class Star and Life Scout honors with several merit badges and a National Camping Award presented by Dale Schwartz of Yoakum District.
Gene Kloesel an employee of the Moulton Farmer's Co op Gin and Mill Co was injured at work Tuesday morning at 7 30 while dressing belts he was caught in a belt hurled to the ground and taken to Shiner Hospital where doctors found a ruptured blood vessel in the left lung and bruises.
Flatonia Livestock Commission Co reports Monday arrivals of 1000 cattle 250 hogs 40 sheep and 3 horses. Markets show steady hogs and packer cows weaker amid broader cow calf and stocker demand. Top hogs 16.50 to 17.30 dollars while calves 19 to 21.50 and canners 10 to 15.
A motorist charged with leaving the scene says he drove 382 miles unaware that the headless body of his companion was in the back seat. Lucien Lamontagne, 39, was decapitated in a two car sideswipe 32 miles west of Hearst. he was in the back seat of a car driven by Philippe Pellitier, 28, of Hearst. Police said Lamontagne apparently leaned his head through the left rear window when the car was sideswiped by an oncoming vehicle.
The Rev. Joseph Kopp, longtime pastor of St. Joseph's Church, is en route to Moulton after several weeks in Illinois. He started the trip Tuesday and plans a few stops along the way.
Guadalupe Valley Electric Cooperative seeks to locate former customers owed about 10 000 in capital credits for 1950 1951 refunds mailed to last known addresses but unclaimed. Names include Raymond Guajardo Toribio Guerra Oscar Kusy Antonio Martinez Frank Orsak Herman Schroeder and Arthur Schulte with Moulton and Rt 1 addresses.
Democratic congressional candidate Hepburn Armstrong earned a vote in Riverton Wyoming after a dog bite during a door to door campaign. The dog’s owner said she would compensate by voting for him.
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