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Newspaper

Moulton Eagle

Location

Moulton, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 01, 1977

Page

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Birthday Party Honors Residents at Shady Oak Home

Residents at the Home celebrated March birthdays with a 2 to 4 p.m. party featuring a lunch provided by the Home, relatives, and friends. Catholic Daughters hosted with Christina Dietschke and Mildred Vasek serving as hostesses and an old fashioned sing along led by Frank Bohuslav and Charles Tousek on accordions. Visitors included August Kasper of Hermann Sons Lodge and relatives Benita Schraer and Shirley Gross from New Orleans. Clergy visits from Rev Anthony Matula and Rev Clifford Grosenbacher were noted, with Mass led by Rev Robert E Schmidt and Father Douglas Fater, C.S.S.R.

Benita Schraer Shirley Gross Anthony Matula Flatonia Clifford Grosenbacher Shhiner Emily Pfeil Robert E. Schmidt Douglas Fater C.S.S.R

Honor Roll At TSTI Waco Two Freshmen Make All Averages

Robert Bohuslav and Sidney Jasek both freshmen earned the honor roll at Texas State Technical Institute in Waco during their second semester. Bohuslav averaged three A's and two B's in electronics. Jasek averaged three A's and one B in mechanics.

Robert Bohuslav Sidney Jasek Texas State Technical Institute Waco Robert Daniel Bohuslav Sidney Daniel Jasek

Milburn Kram Seeks County School Trustee Seat

Milburn Kram announces candidacy for County School Trustee in Moulton Precincts 2 and 6. Born and raised in the Moulton School District, he is a resident property owner with a wife and three children Perry Chris and Brian in the Moulton Independent School. He asks for support in the April 2, 1977 election.

Milburn Kram Moulton Perry Chris Brian

CDA Meeting Notice

Father Joseph Kopp Court will hold its regular monthly meeting on March 3 instead of the first Thursday which is Holy Thursday.

Father Joseph Kopp

Mayor Jack Sharar Seeks Re election In Moulton

Mayor Jack Sharar outlines two years of city improvements in Moulton including a new sewer plant phase one and planned phase two, water purification upgrades, street resurfacing, new street sweeper and grass shredder, a new landfill, junk car removal, updated trash ordinance, fire hazard removals, improved downtown parking, new signs project, compliance program, resurfaced tennis courts, night lighting, Little League diamond, and park upkeep. He lists affiliations with regional health advisory, health resources emergency systems, Lavaca River Basin Advisory Committee, and Golden Crescent Council of Governments. He urges citizens to support his re election.

Moulton Smithville City of Texas Dept. Health Resources Emerg-Med-Serv Lavaca River Golden Crescent Council of Governments Victoria Moulton, Shiner and Yoakum Jack Sharar Pol. Pol. Adv

Moulton Young Homemakers Snack and Soda Sale

The Moulton Young Homemakers sponsor a snack and soda sale at the Fat Stock Show on April 1 1977 from 10 30 a m to 10 30 pm. Sandwiches kolaches cookies and other snacks and soda water will be sold. Your patronage appreciated.

Moulton Young Homemakers

Harry E. Meyer Announces Write-In Campaign for Mayor

Harry E. Meyer announces his candidacy for mayor of Moulton as a write-in. He asks citizens for their vote and support in the upcoming race.

Harry E. Meyer

City Election This Saturday In Local Municipality

Voters head to City Hall this Saturday April 2 to elect a mayor and two city aldermen. Incumbent mayor Jack Sharar seeks re election while Val Hinze runs for Council Position No. 1 and Ervin Patek seeks re election for Position No. 2.

Jack Sharar Val Hinze Ervin Patek

VFW Holds March Meeting in Moulton

Members of the Moulton VFW Post met at the VFW Hall with Commander Cecil Castro presiding. They voted to pave the road west of the hall and discussed the Polka Festival on April 3 and Easter Picnic on April 10. Six members were elected as hall directors. The next meeting is April 24 with officer elections for Post and Auxiliary.

Moulton Vfw VFW Cecil Castro Moulton Vfw Hall Lee Schoenfeld

Polka and Waltz Festival Seeks Donations in Moulton

The Moulton VFW Hall hosts the Polka and Waltz Festival on April 3. The Moulton Fire Dept asks local ladies to donate cakes kolaches or pies by 11 00 a m and welcomes cash donations.

VFW Moulton

Voters of Moulton Election Day Candidate Seeks Re election

A candidate urges residents of Moulton to vote on April 2 for City Council Position No 1. The message asserts four years of service and pledges to continue working for the community and acknowledges appreciation for votes.

Moulton

Moulton FFA 4-H Stock Show and Sale This Friday

The Moulton FFA and 4 H Stock Show will be held at City Little League Park this Friday with 48 members exhibiting livestock. Fat hogs arrive Thursday at 3 00 pm, others Friday from 7 00 am, judging starts at 9 30 am with hogs lambs steers and dairy cattle. The Stock Show Auction begins at 8 00 pm with Doc Hagan handling bids and Billy Joe Simon as auctioneer. Everyone is invited.

Moulton The City Little League Park FFA Little League Park Doc Hagan Billy Joe Simon

Annual VFW Easter Picnic At VFW Hall Moulton

Plans are set for the Annual VFW Easter Picnic at the VFW Hall in Moulton on Easter Sunday April 10. A cafeteria dinner starts at 11 30 am with stew fried chicken and trimmings tickets Adults 2 25 Children 1 00. An Easter Egg Hunt for children under eight follows at 2 pm on the VFW grounds.

VFW Moulton

Ervin Patek Seeks Re‑Election as City Alderman

Ervin Patek announces candidacy for re election to City Alderman Place 2 in the April 2 election. He cites active civic involvement and a commitment to the citys welfare and asks for support.

Rexall Spring Sale At Olle Pharmacy

The Rexall Spring Sale runs March 31 through April 9 at Olle Pharmacy in Moulton. The 10 day event features hundreds of items with drastically reduced prices in-store. Customers are urged to visit One Pharmacy for money saving items and patronage is appreciated.

Rexall Olle Moulton

Legion Post 392 Holds March Meeting Led by Bartos

Geier-Merrem Post 392 conducted its regular monthly meeting on March 2 with Commander Willie Bartos presiding. Minutes and financial reports were reviewed and read, with committee reports presented. Sick lists included Joe Petrek in Audie Murphy Hospital Louis Roznovsky in a Houston hospital and Louis Pavlas in Weimar Hospital.

Geier-Merrem Willie Bartos Larry Seifert Joe Petrek Audie Murphy Louis Roznovsky Houston Louis Pavlas Weimar

Moulton ISD trustee election set for Saturday

The Moulton Independent School Board election will be held Saturday, April 2. Incumbent Gene Selzer seeks another term while newcomers Gus Targac and Carl Henke have filed to join the board. All three candidates face no opposition.

Moulton

Local STSU Honor Roll List Includes Lavaca County Students

Thirty six Lavaca County residents joined 3 377 Southwest Texas State University students at San Marcos on the fall Dean's Honor Roll and Superior Roll lists. From Moulton Robin C. Demel made Superior Honor Roll, Sandra K. Hanslik Cathy M. Kubenka and Thomas E. Petrek appeared on Regular Honor Roll.

Lavaca County Southwest Texas State University San Marcos Moulton Robin C. Demel Sandra K. Hanslik Cathy M. Kubenka Thomas E. Petrek

Hospitalization Ends for Ben Braeuer After Treatment

Ben Braeuer returned home Sunday after about three weeks of treatment at Shiner Hospital and Citizen's Memorial Hospital in Victoria. He is feeling better.

Ben Braeuer Shiner Hospital Citizen’s Memorial

GVEC Members To Meet In Shiner Tuesday

GVEC officials announce a district meeting of all members in District One to be held at Hermann Sons Hall in Shiner Texas on Tuesday April 1 1977 at 8 00 p m Milton D Hines says the meeting is key for electing a director and sharing cooperative progress and issues with members

Guadalupe Valley Electric Cooperative GVEC Hermann Sons Hall Shiner Texas Milton D. Hines

Big Polka-Waltz Celebration At Moulton Sunday

A large crowd is expected at the VFW Hall in Moulton for the 9th Annual Czech German Polka-Waltz Celebration on Sunday April 3. Eight Lavaca County bands play nonstop from noon to 10 PM with $2 50 adult and $1 child admission. A fried chicken meal starts at 11 AM served by the Moulton Volunteer Fire Dept. Bazaar and other entertainments are on the grounds rain or shine.

Moulton Polkawaltz VFW Lavaca County Moulton Vfw Post Moulton Vfw Ladies Auxiliary Moulton Volunteer Fire Dept Lavaca

Fisbeck Grocery to Celebrate 35th Anniversary Sale

Fisbeck Grocery in Moulton marks 35 years in business with a three day anniversary sale this Thursday through Saturday. The store, started in 1941 by Mr. and Mrs. Victor Fisbeck, expanded in 1957 and again in 1969, now offers groceries drugs wines and fresh produce. The Fisbeck family invites customers to enjoy coffee and special guests Dr Peper and Pepsi Cole on Friday and Saturday.

Fisbeck Victor Fisbeck David Old Moulton Ware Moulton Fisbecks Alice Mara Sue Gerald Glen Mina Marie Dr. Peper Pepsi Cole

Two-Vehicle Crash Reported in City Intersection

A 1956 Chevrolet driven by James Meiserschlaeger of Moulton and a 1965 Ford driven by Frank J. Michalee of Shiner collided at the North and Arnim Streets intersection on March 23 at 8 10 p.m. Both cars sustained medium damage.

James Meiserschlaeger Moulton Ford Frank J. Michalee Shiner North and Arnim Sts

Catholic Daughters mark 25th anniversary in Shiner district meeting

The Catholic Daughters Court St. Paul No. 1604 of Shiner observed their 25th anniversary with a district meeting and reception on Sunday March 20. Mass at 10:00 a.m. honored living and deceased members with Rev. Fidgeon Gallagher Schmidt and O Shaughnessy officiating. Thirty two new members joined Shiner Gonza les Yorktown Cuero and Yoakum chapters. A luncheon followed by a program and awards for members including charter members. See CUA Page 6 Col 4.

Court St. Paul No Shiner Court St. Paul Patrick Fidgeon Frederick Gallagher Robert Schmidt Michael O'Shaughnessy Shiner Court Gonzales Yorktown Cuero Yoakum CUA

Fire Department Serves Meals at Polka Festival April 3 in Moulton

The Moulton Fire Department will again provide meals at the Polka Festival at the VFW Hall on Sunday April 3. Fried chicken with trimmings starts at 11:00 a.m. and continues through the day with pies cakes kalaches pastries and hot coffee. Meal tickets are 2.25 and plates to go are available. Proceeds benefit the fire department.

Moulton VFW Hall

Also Mentioned on This Page

Shady Oak P.m Marie Silba Janie Sustr Josephine Cerny Henry Butschek Joe Raab Adolph Pavlas TST CDA Iask V.F.W Dr. Miller Abel Southwest Texas State University Kent Ohnheiser Schulenburg Joe Patek Olle Pharmacy Legion STSU Hub City Joe Patekeee Louis Neviud Tommie Vanek Charles Tousek George Machart Rudy Kurtz Loretta Knebel National Rowena Johnston Betty Rohan Helen Hoffman Moulton Tpa Ob Fisbeck Grocery Douglas Braeuer Ronald Braeuer Fire Dept
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