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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1973
Page
2
The piece contrasts private mail carriers with the Post Office, noting large private firms' reach in New York and Oklahoma, and discusses wider issues of mail service quality and costs, alongside Czech Texas community history and political observations on Nixon, inflation, and party dynamics.
Mrs Fred Koester and daughters Mrs George Thompson and Mrs Nora Barely of Houston visited Saturday with Mrs Henry Wagner.
The author contrasts atheism and communism, arguing religion enriches life and opposes atheistic extremes. References Enlightenment, church abuses, Billy Graham, and the link between belief in Divinity and humanity, questioning whether atheism is essential to communism.
The piece questions rising crime in the nation and on campuses, asks who is to blame for longer trials, overrated juries, and crowded prisons, and ponders whether harsher punishments would curb crime amidst student calls for more campus power.
The Kubicek family expresses deep gratitude to the people of Moulon for their kind deeds during their sorrow after the father's passing. Edward E. and Russell Kubicek thank everyone from the bottom of their hearts and wish God's blessings on all.
Three residents of the Shady Oak Nursing Home will observe April birthday anniversaries. They are Bessie Jemelka on April 8, Annie A Bartek on April 10, and Julia Mican on April 22. A birthday party will be held at the Nursing Home on Sunday April 15.
A Social Security Office representative from Victoria Texas will be at Moulton City Hall at 9 15 a m on Wednesday April 18 to assist residents with filing retirement survivor disability or medicare claims and answer program questions.
Mr and Mrs Harvey E Barta of Houston visited his mother Mrs Mayme Barta. They drove to San Marcos for a day of sightseeing on the weekend.
A segment lists donors with amounts from five to five dollars including Lee Schoenfeld, Mr. and Mrs. Roy, Gus's Place, Rudy Braeuer, Jim Novosad, Geo Filipp's Bar, Dennis Fishbeck, Johnnie's Egg House, Western Auto Store, Bubt Darilek, Louis Drexler, Deputy Sheriff, Vladik's Drive Inn, Sophie's Beauty Shop, Elo's TV, Henry's Body Shop, Sulphur Park, City Cleaners, Kocurek Trim Shop, and Kram's Garage.
Father Joseph Kopp No 2018 chapter holds meetings on the first Thursday of each month at 7 30 p m at Saint Joseph Gym with Grand Regent Kathy Fishbeck and Vice Grand Regent Norma Hoepfl listed.
The note reports W. H. Hehit recovering after heart surgery at St Luke’s Episcopal Hospital in Houston last week. Mrs Hehit remains in Houston to be at her husband’s bedside. Also mentioned are Adolph Filipp, patient at Shiner Hospital admitted last week, and Mrs Joe Kristynik who returned home March 27 after hospitalization beginning March 17.
Mr and Mrs S L Gibson and daughters Susan and Lori of Beasley spent Saturday night and Sunday with Mr and Mrs W L Gibson and Mr and Mrs Daniel Stang and sons who returned to Houston after a multi day visit at the home of Police Chief and Mrs Alfons Stang. Johnnie Maresh of Covina California spent a pleasant week with his parents Mr and Mrs Frank Maresh and other relatives before returning to California last Tuesday.
A 68 Chevrolet driven by Calvin Pilat swerved to avoid a left turning pickup on West 2nd St at 3 50 p m. The vehicle hit a culvert in a bar ditch. Herbert Anderle drove the pickup. Fred Nie to Jr. was a passenger. No serious injuries. Chief Alfons Stang led the investigation.
Texas farmers and ranchers show improving balance sheets says Tom Prater economist. Assets rise from 28.8 billion in 1970 to 32.8 billion now with about 85 percent equity and 15 percent debt indicating solid financial positions.
The piece surveys Lavaca County history naming honorees from early leaders like Hon. Willard L. Russell of Houston and Judge Paul C Boethel to Immortals of San Jacinto, local clergy, educators, soldiers, and founders. It praises the county’s long line of notable figures and the enduring memory of their contributions.
Lavaca County invites sealed proposals to buy two 1973 model tractors for Precinct No. 2. Bids due May 1 1973 at 10:00 A M to the Lavaca County Clerk. Specifications include 38 HP minimum, 12 volt start, gasoline or diesel, 4 ply tires, PTO Live, six speed transmission, and standard warranty. Delivery within 30 days. County reserves right to reject any bid and award to best interest.
The Young Homemakers Chapter of Gonzales sponsors a kitchen tour on Saturday April 14 from 2 to 5 p m featuring five Gonzales kitchens. Homes include Me and Mrs Ronny Pichard Miss Corinne Remschel Mr and Mrs Henry Christian Mr and Mrs Boyce Needham and Mr and Mrs Fletcher Johnson Tickets cost 1 25 for the full tour and are available from chapter members or Mrs Herman Granke 1740 North Hamilton On the day tickets may be bought at Guadalupe Valley Electric Cooperative By pass 90A Proceeds benefit Holmes Community Hospital.
Miss Richie Rybak became the bride of August Etlinger Jr in a 2 PM St Joseph Catholic Church ceremony in Moulton officiated by Father Robert Schmidt. The couple will reside in Houston after a rehearsal dinner and reception at the groom’s home.
The Guadalupe Firemen and Fire Marshals Association held its 74th Semi-Annual Convention in Columbus on Sunday April 8 1973. Seguin is slated to host the October 1973 convention and Refugio the April 1974 gathering. Attendees from here included Chief Willie Hoope his wife Assistant Chief Jim L Kubicek Jr and son John and the departments President Edmund Kram.
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