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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1974
Page
1
The Moulton Independent School District clarifies it did not initiate ties to the Hallettsville hospital district. Taxpayers signed a petition and voters will cast ballots this Saturday at Moulton City Hall after the board ordered a public referendum to inform all district residents.
The Moulton Farm Bureau voices opposition to the Moulton School District and to the Basectsville Hospital District, signaling a local civic stance.
The Moulton Fire Department will serve fried chicken meals at the Polka Festival at the VFW Hall on Sunday April 7 starting at 11:00 a.m. Meals run all afternoon and night with pies cakes breads and coffee available. Proceeds benefit the Moulton fire department. Dine in and takeout plates priced at $2.00 per person.
The Moultun Farm Bureau met Thursday March 28 at Pavlas Tavern presided by Herman Kurtz. Members voted against including Moulton School District in the Hallettsville Hospital District. The meeting was well attended and light refreshments followed.
A humorous peek at newsroom tensions as editors juggle jokes, originality, and criticism while debating pride in their work and the accusation of copying from other papers. The piece ends with a cheeky confession that they did swipe material.
Residents of the Moulton Independent School District go to the polls on April 6 to elect three school board members. Incumbents Daniel Jiasek and Daniel Bohuslav seek re election while Gene Selzer runs for the seat left by Rudie Braeuer. Voters will also decide on funding for a Hospital District affecting the district taxes.
The Band Boosters club will convene April 8 at 7 30 p m in the Band Hall for a very important meeting. Parents are urged to attend.
The candidate asks citizens of Moulton for their vote for re-election as city councilman. He pledges to continue making decisive decisions and thanks voters for their confidence.
Eugene J. Bujnoch of Moulton completed a 240 hour electric lineman training course at Texas A&M University Electrical and Telephone Training Center. The eight week program, developed by TAMU Engineering Extension Service, aims to equip technicians with up to date methods for power distribution generation operation and line repair.
Plans are underway for the annual Sacred Heart Parish Picnic in Flatonia on Sunday June 2. This event celebrates the 62nd founding anniversary of the Flatonia Catholic community with traditional meals expected for the public.
The 6th Annual Lavaca County Polka Waltz Celebration lands at the Moulton VFW Hall on Sunday April 7. Rain or shine the event runs noon to 10 PM with nine Lavaca County bands, radio live broadcasts by KCTI 1450 Gonzales, chicken meals by the Moulton Volunteer Fire Dept., and an $2 admission per person.
Texas Ranger Bobby Pointer and local officers investigate the theft of five saddles from the Ad Petrek Feed Lot located north of town. Saddles include four belonging to Mr Petrek and one to his son Ronnie. two saddles were new and two bridles were stolen. The loss occurred between noon Sunday and Monday morning.
Representatives of the Board of Trustees of Renger Memorial Hospital met in Moulton on April 2 1974 to clear misunderstandings about a proposed hospital district in Lavaca County. They stressed inclusion of Moulton if sought and noted only one district is being considered in the county with Hallettsville based Renger Memorial Hospital Inc.
The VFW hosts an Easter picnic at the Hall in Moulton on April 14. A fried chicken dinner with sides costs 2.00 for adults and 1.00 for children, with food to go at noon. An Easter Egg Hunt starts at 2:00 for kids under eight, plus games, music by Joe Patek Orchestra, hamburgers 4 to 7, and a dance featuring the Velvets.
The Catholic Daughters of America hold a regular meeting tonight after the 7 30 Mass in the Catholic Parish Hall. Members are urged to attend and participate in the scheduled agenda.
Ervin Kram, Emil Jalufka, Willie Wieting, Emil Muhlstein, Leroy Muehlstein, Edwin Muehlstein receive 50 year Herman Sons pins. Leroy Muehlstein of the San Antonio Grand Lodge Finance Committee pins on his father Emil and uncle Edwin. President Jaluska pins Ervin Kram and Alma Wieting pins her husband Willie.
Eight tons of paper from this area were loaded for shipment to Victoria for recycling. Mr Joe Petrek, carrier of the Houston Chronicle and other papers, began collecting paper as a hobby about six months ago and has another load of about 16 000 pounds ready to send. The editor notes his Santa beard is part of a local mustache contest.
Congressman J J Pickle visited Moulton in February and promised a flag for the troop. On March 27 a three by five foot U S flag arrived with a certificate noting it had been flown over the United States Capitol on March 20 1974. The troop and Scoutmaster expressed deep appreciation.
Clifton H. Eilert announces candidacy for City Alderman in the April 6 election. He asks for votes and pledges to earn the public’s confidence if re-elected.
On March 19 at 7 05 a m a 1965 Chevrolet pickup owned by Ernest Novosad was parked on FM Road 1680 facing west when a 1967 Chevrolet pickup driven by Daniel Mesias struck its front quarter after sliding on wet grass while trying to avoid the parked vehicle. Both vehicles sustained medium damage. The crash was investigated by Chief Alfons Stang.
The Moulton Fire Dept requests community women to donate cakes kolaches or pies for the Polka and Waltz Festival at the VFW Hall in Moulton on April 7. Items should be at the hall by 11 00 a m. (28 2).
The Moulton FFA and 4 H Club will hold their project show and sale Saturday at the City Recreation Park Grounds. Judging by Dr. Elliott of S W T U starts about 10 00 a m with the sale at 8 00 p m. Hallettsville Livestock Commission Company handles the sale and stock show officials invite premium money at the Farmers and Merchants State Bank. Two fat calves are expected along with 25 fat hogs and two fat breeding animals for premiums.
Mr and Mrs Daniel Klekar acquired Modern Furniture Inc from Mr and Mrs Al Buske Jr on March 16. Mr Buske and his wife will assist the new owners for several weeks in their new endeavor. Sale details continue on page 6.
Mrs. Francis Fisbeck designated Bellringer Chairperson for Moulton by Tom J. Caldwell Jr President of the Texas Association for Mental Health. Drive in May during Mental Health Month funds aid children's services and mental health education.
The District 27A contest will be April 4 at Schulen burg High School Gym. Five plays start with Flatonia at 6:00 p.m. and Moulton late night with a 9:00 p.m. show titled Patterns based on Amy Lowell. Cast includes Rose Jasek Susan Fike Stanley Mayer Randy Meiser. Director Virginia Barrow. Admission adults 1.00 students .50. Support the Moulton Actors.
The Moulton Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture float won Most Attractive in the FFA Stock Show parade in Flatonia last Thursday. Topers were Miss Marilyn Haase and Miss Petty Jean Meyer riding the float.
Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Fish beck celebrate their first year owning D. L. Variety Store and invite all to stop by for prizes on April 10. The event features a free child portrait this week only and family portraits at no extra charge between 1 and 6 p.m. April Sth.
Women are urged to donate pastries to the Moulton Fire Department for the Vdlka Festival. Mrs. Jim Kubicek chairs with Mrs. Dennis Fishbeck as co chairwoman. Call them to add names or bring pastries to the VFW Hall if unable to call. The Polka Festival is scheduled for April.
Market active and fully steady with last week. Small calves higher while heavy fleshy calves sell slow. Packer cows and bulls steady. Hogs about 50 cents higher. Butcher calves prices range 38 to 45 dollars. Stocker calves listed with good to see report continued on page 2.
Sick list notes Mrs. Joe Papacek of Houlton seriously ill at Rosewood General Hospital in Houston after arrival on March 27. She is in Room 261 and messages of cheer are welcome. Edward A Darilek returned home from Shiner Hospital after an emergency appendectomy on March 9 and resumed duties as administrator of Shady Oak Nursing Home in Moulton.
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