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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1960
Page
1
The column laments the farm price squeeze affecting smallholders while praising lawmakers for acreage controls. It notes medical advances from the American Medical Association on heart defect surgery and disease prevention. It highlights vaccines antibiotics hormones and modern surgery improving child health and growth outcomes.
Commissioner Henry Kocian attended the South Texas Chamber of Commerce highway meeting at the Continental Building in San Antonio. He discussed road problems and prepared for the upcoming convention at the Rice Hotel in Houston on Oct 23-24. Kocian also visited his brother Raymond in Baptist Memorial Hospital after a recent gin mishap in Shiner. Raymond is recovering.
Meridan Texas reports rancher Strong dragged to death on his 1500 acre Strong ranch seven miles northwest of Iredell. Sheriff Royall says the incident began when Strong became entangled in a lariat while handling a horse he had just bought. His son B N Strong found the tragedy and helped by others to stop the runaway horse an hour and a half after discovery.
Glendale residents search for a missing boa constrictor belonging to a 16 year old, with Richard Snook expressing relief if the pet is located. The article notes neighbors’ eagerness to reunite the youth with the reptile.
Leon Maeker about 57, manager of the Shiner theatre, dies at Wagner hospital from injuries after a road crash near Shiner Friday. He was driving a 1950 Ford pickup with a trailer when it overturned on Old Cemetery Road. Surviving are his widow, four brothers and four sisters. Funeral services were held at Buffington Funeral Home and at the Shiner Catholic Church with burial in Shiner Catholic Cemetery.
Contributions to the local Rural Fire Truck fund continue at Moulton Farmers & Merchants State Bank. New donors include Lee Schoenfeld 12.00, Mrs Bertha Marko 5.00, Frank J Pesek 5.00, Eddie Maresh 5.00, Jim J Sustr 5.00, Clemice Vanham 5.00, Alvin F Faltisek 200.
Norman E Strandtman of Moulton High announces his daughter Joan Strandtman has been named a National Merit Scholarship Semifinalist for 1960 61. Semifinalists rank among top scorers from qualifying tests. Finalists may win four year Merit Scholarships from 115 sponsors and the Merit Scholarship Corporation.
Linda Tousignant daughter of Mr and Mrs Lee Tousignant of San Antonio underwent an appendectomy in the Medical Arts Building San Antonio last week Tuesday. Her grandparents Mr and Mrs Jim Reindle of here spent Sunday with the Tousignant family. Mrs Reindle will remain there through the remainder of this week while Linda is convalescing.
Dennis Kocian 13 year old son of Commissioner and Mrs Henry Kocian sustained a fracture of his right ankle last week Wednesday afternoon at 2 30 while playing basketball during the PE period at school He was taken to Shiner Hospital and confined until Saturday The fractured ankle is mending nicely.
Moulton Legionnaires prepare for the Geier-Merrem Post American Legion Picnic at the Moulton Legion Home on Sunday October 9. A chicken barbecue family dinner and entertainment are planned with trail riders from Moulton and Flatonia expected to join, departing Flatonia at 8 30 a m from Jimmy's Feed Store and arriving around noon.
R L Phinney District Director Austin reminds farmers to file claims with the Internal Revenue Service before September 30. Claims must be on Form 2240 for 1960, with forms and instructions available from county agents or IRS offices.
Hermann Sons Lodge 59 held its September meeting with 66 attendees including President Fritz Schilo and Supervisor Koester. New members were admitted, pins awarded, and plans discussed for the Town & Country Jamboree parade and a pig exhibit at Lions Field.
The Cole Circus tours Moulton in a one day stand on October 14 at Lions Field. The 50th anniversary show travels with over 100 animals, 40 staff, and 20 trucks. Setup starts 7:00 a.m. with elephant help. Wild cages open for inspection 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Tickets for noon and evening performances are available via Lions Club members.
Three young men Isador Jalus ka Joe Sedlar and Edgar Lehnert were arrested on Kokernot ranch Gonzales county for hunting at night possession of two untagged deer hunting in a closed season and possession of two deer with sex removed. Each was fined 180 totaling 540.
Mrs. Florence Nicholls of Peterborough England reconsidered and decided to keep her 19th child Kevin after previously offering the infant up for adoption. Her decision follows heavy worldwide response to her initial plea and a tender moment with the newborn.
Mrs. William Lewis frightened a prowler inside her Tuscan Arizona house. The intruder could not find the door and asked how to get out. She directed him to the exit and he fled the scene.
Mr and Mrs Leroy Wagner and daughter from Point Comfort visited Adolph Geathier in Yoakum on Monday and Tuesday and Mr and Mrs Frank Wagner, then visited their grandfather Joe K Dari lek at the Wagner Hospital in Shiner.
County Judge Gus Strauss of Hallettsville attended the annual State Convention of county judges and commissioners in Houston this week.
Mr and Mrs John Cinadr spent Saturday in Richmond visiting with Mr and Mrs Tom Fatjo and Mrs George Cooper.
Daniel Maynard Joost five year old son of Mr and Mrs Woodrow Joost of Moulton was bitten on his right foot by a copperhead Friday evening about 5 30 at Lake 5 Gonzales where his parents uncle and aunt were picnicking He was rushed to Holmes Memorial Hospital Gonzales by his mother and aunt and was a patient for one night and day The child is reported doing fine now
Carl Smith of Flatonia was elected a director of the Texas Egg Council for a two year term. He has long operated in the caged egg production industry in Flatonia, a statewide organization honoring his success.
Captain Harry Meyer of Moulton and Captain Nick Neusham of San Marcos piloted a C119 Flying Boxcar for 90 minutes over San Antonio on a landing gear failure. They attempted hand cranking the wheels after failed gear deployment while fuel ran low. A ground crew devised a chain and deck turnbuckle method to inch the gear down and land safely at Kelly AFB with no wheels light.
A. V. Smith of the Agricultural Research Service says harvest is advancing in Gonzales and Lavaca counties and farmers should destroy stalks promptly after harvest. Early destruction cuts boll weevil food supply, with October 20 as the final state deadline. Community-wide action yields best results and shredding followed by plowing roots is most economical.
In Zapata Texas two boys Amaro Perez and Jose Pena died after crawling into a discarded icebox the door shut. County Judge Santos Medine ruled the death accidental after a weekend verdict following a daytime disappearance and a nightlong search.
In Port Elizabeth two enthusiasts tackled a 600 mile road test in a 1926 touring car driven by Vernon Read and Bobby Millar. Lacking gas and water they poured 12 bottles of whiskey into the fuel tank and added beer to the radiator to complete the rally.
Miss Rose Marie Strieder daughter of Mrs Lillian M Strieder and the late Dr Hugo J Strieder of Moulton earned a straight A average of 4 00 at the end of the summer semester She is a junior at Seton School of Nursing in Austin and a 1959 Moulton High School graduate
Flatonia Livestock Commission Co reports all cattle classes steady from last sale while stocker calves move briskly. Hogs top all fall prices with a deal at 19.00. Prices include Good calves 22.60, commercial 18-20, feeders 15-18, stocker steers 22-25, hogs 17.56-19, sows 14-17.50, cows 11-14.50, and lambs 10-16. Ringside broadcast urged.
Los Angeles Rolando R Lopez, a 27 year old prisoner at the California Institution for Men in Chino, attended his stepson Joseph Cordova's funeral last week. The death followed 18 days of hospital treatment for injuries from a fall. Lopez, a convicted robber, faces a possible life term. The mother stayed at the hospital bench because she could not afford accommodation.
Mr. and Mrs. Peter Peterson, married 81 years, are believed the longest married couple in America. Peter, born Sept 27 1860 in a dugout near Fairview, marks 00th birthday this Tuesday. They anticipate an 82nd wedding anniversary on Dec 11 and Mrs. Peterson’s 100th birthday on Dec 28.
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