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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1973
Page
1
Arnold Nieto child of Mr and Mrs Phillip Nieto wins Grand Champion calf at the Moulton FFA 4 H Club Project Show held April 7 at City Park. The 975 pound calf sold to Hallettsville Livestock Co. for 63 cents a pound.
The Moulton VFW Post 6971 elected George Mayer as commander during Sunday’s session at the VFW Hall. Other officers chosen include Cecil Castro Jr as Sr vice commander Marvin Jasek as vice commander Ad A Haas as Quartermaster Bobby Pavlas as Advocate Jimmie Luksovsky as Chaplain Elvin Mikulencak as Surgeon and Charlie Filipp as 3 year trustee. Installation is planned for May. Easter picnic set for April 22 and District Convention planned in Port Lavaca following the meeting. A stew dinner preceded the business session.
Supt and Mrs Thomas Hoyer learned their son Bobby earned Dean's List honors for the Fall Semester of 1972 at Sam Houston University Huntsville. He is a junior majoring in law enforcement.
The City of Moulton will hold a public hearing at the high school cafeteria Monday night April 16 at 7 30 to discuss extended area telephone service for Moulton area users and to plan ambulance service after July 1 1973 Jack Hartsell of Bell Telephone will attend at 7 30 to assist with ES discussion After the hearing the community will address ambulance service inviting all residents to participate.
Alvin Kocian won 122 votes and Marvin Jasek 115 to join the Moulton school board on Saturday. Both were unopposed with Kocian succeeding Frankie Darilek who did not run. Jasek was re elected. William J. Meyer won 131 votes in Lavaca County school board race.
Mr and Mrs Charles J Pilat Mr and Mrs Alvin Meyer of Moulton and Mr Joseph Schraer of Houston attended The Bosses Night Banquet in Orange Texas Saturday night April 7 at the Jack Tar Orange House Hotel Ball Room. The event featured a cocktail hour dinner dancing and a short program with about 300 guests.
The sale lists exhibitors and buyers with weights and prices. Valve Arnold Nieto Gr Champ 975 Ibs sold to Hville Livestock Comm. at 63c. Paul Hanslik Res Champ 1086 Ibs to Gonzales Livestock Comm. Co. at 61c. Greg Berckenhoff blue ribbon 905 Ibs to Schulenburg Livestock Co. at 57c. Evan Darilek blue 989 Ibs to Moulton Farmers Coop 57c. David Fishbeck blue 892 Ibs to Gonzales Bank 37c. Arnold Nieto blue 963 Ibs to Petrek Feed Lot 57c. Greg Berckenhoff blue 873 Ibs to Moulton Butane Co 57c. Sidney Jasek red 831 to Ollé Pharmacy 56c. Ike Haas red 936 Ibs to Eh-See.
William E. Branyon Jr expresses gratitude to voters of Moulton for electing him city alderman on April 7. He pledges to serve with the people’s interest at heart and work toward the city’s betterment to the best of his ability.
Lloyd Anthony Simper escaped with minor cuts after a Sunday morning single car crash on North Street. Driving a 1967 Oldsmobile eastbound, he lost control, struck a culvert at the Cerny residence, and stopped 125 feet from the railroad tracks with heavy vehicle damage.
Alvin Kocian thanks voters after winning a seat on the Moulton Independent School District board. He pledges to fulfill duties to the best of his ability and work toward the school system's betterment.
The th annual VFW Easter Picnic will be held Sunday April 22 at the VFW Hall in Moulton. A cafeteria style dinner starts at 11 30 a m with admission 1 75 for adults and 1 00 for children. Supper at 5 p m features an Easter Egg Hunt for kids under 8. Music by Joe Patek orchestra during the day and the Velvets at night.
Five youths were charged with minor in possession of alcohol at the Moulton VFW Hall Saturday night. Names include David Fuller Sheridan Gilbert Martinez Tovar Austin and Marvin Heinemeyer Gonzales. They paid a total $175 in JP George Mayer's court Sunday morning with officers Nieto Stang and Holub handling arrests.
A local message expresses gratitude to the citizens of Moulton for their votes last Saturday. The speaker pledges to serve to the best of their ability and invites constituents to contact them for assistance.
A candidate thanks supporters after Saturday's City Election. He recalls performing no charge drilling for street light work and well conditioning, helping Little League Park projects, supplying shop tools, and coordinating water conditioning units with Mr. Kovan and city crews.
The Moulton Eagle presents the exhibitors purchasers and premium donors for the local FFA 4-H Club Project Show in this week’s issue. Corrections for omitted names or errors will be printed in the next issue.
The annual Chamber of Commerce Banquet will be held May 23 at the Moulton Legion Hall. Each member receives two 2.50 tickets and must pay or return them by May 14. Extra tickets available from Mrs Dennis Barta or Ben Marek. Guest speaker is Cliff Long of Tex Tan Western Leather Co Yoakum.
The City of Moulton is using Aquadene a new chemical to reduce iron deposits and rust on three wells. Robert Kovan manager of Industrial Water Conditioning Co Dallas installed it at a cost of 1600.06. Officials say the product is harmless to metal equipment and septic tanks and will briefly alter water color during startup.
Lavaca County Farm Bureau will sponsor three high school students to the 11th Annual Citizenship Seminar at Baylor University in Waco July 17 to 21. High schools were notified with guidelines and students should check with their principals. A May 15 speech contest at Hallettsville High School Auditorium will select three entrants to receive the expense paid trip.
The Texas A and M Judo Club defeated the University of Texas club 3 to 2 last Saturday in Austin. Members include Mike Burch Mark Kolar Joseph Willham Jim Koenlidg and Bob Smith. Instructor and club president is Neil Schuleman. Mark Kolar is a freshman and son of Mayor James Kolar and his wife of Moulton.
The Texas law requires all property be rendered for taxation between January 1 and April 20 and filed with the county Tax Assessor-Collector. If not rendered, do so before the April 30 deadline. Deputies will be at Moulton City Hall on Wednesday April 18 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM to assess 1973 taxes. Frances J. Polasek, Lavaca County Tax Assessor-Collector.
The Moulton Hermann Sons will hold their regular meeting on Wednesday April 18 replacing Thursday. Refreshments will be served.
The Moulton Volunteer Fire Department earned the American Legion Certificate of Commendation for outstanding community service and dedication to the fire service above and beyond the call of duty. Presented by Legion Finance Officer Bill Mikulka to Edmund Kram, with Commander Rud Braeuer absent.
Rev Robert Schmidt was appointed Chairman and Rev Julius Holm Co Chairman of the American Cancer Society in Moulton. The drive is underway with volunteers needed for the annual April crusade. Rural chairmen should pick up materials at Mikulenka's Store. Terrell Mullins will again serve as co chairman for Lavaca County Crusade.
Wm. E. Braanyon Jr. received 63 votes to unseat incumbent Johnny Maresh who had 61 in Place 2. Mayor James E. Kolar was re-elected with 115 votes, unopposed. Val Hinze won Place 1 with 111 votes, succeeding Emil J. Jalufka who did not seek re-election.
Lucky prize winners announced for the Moulton Hardware anniversary sale held Saturday April 7. First prize a Old Smokey Bar B Q unit awarded to Julius Jasek. Second prize a Tool Chest went to Charles Kristynik. Third prize a Port a File Chest awarded to Annette Fotik.
Premium donors for the Moulton FFA and 4-H Project Show include Farmers & Merchants State Bank City of Moulton Electrical Department Meyer Service Stz Ladies VFW Auxiliary American Legion Auxiliary Moulton VFW Post Fisbeck Aux Supply Co farmer Cooperatives and local businesses. Names appear with donations ranging from 5 to 30 dollars and include individuals and firms such as Hayden Wallace E A Oehl Pilot Super Market and Moulton Eagle, among others. See page 2 column 3 for full listing.
James E. Kolar thanks voters for support and confidence after being re elected as mayor. He pledges to represent residents and shape Moulton to their wishes.
Palm blessings will be distributed at 7 30 p m mass on April 21 and at 8 00 and 10 00 a m Easter weekend masses Confessions are offered this Saturday 5 00 6 00 p m 6 30 7 25 p m and before all Holy Week masses Czech Confessions with Rev Vaclav Bily Monday April 23 4 00 6 00 p m First Holy Communion on Holy Thursday Mass at 7 30 p m Good Friday services with Communion at 1 30 p m and 7 30 p m.
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