This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 12 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1974
Page
4
Senator Bill Patman argues for stronger checks on gubernatorial authority in the proposed constitutional article. He notes the governor would gain broad appointment powers, potential to remove officials for cause, and term limits, while expressing concern about abuse and urging clearer definitions and safeguards. He invites public意见 on the convention's articles.
Willie Kubicek of Yoakum died at home at 7 a m on Wednesday April 3 1974 aged 58. Funeral services were at Buffington Funeral Home Chapel with Rev Michael O Shaughnessy officiating and graveside rites at Kovar Cemetery near Smithville. Surviving are his wife Stella a large stepfamily and 28 step-grandchildren.
The fourth Drozd family reunion on March 31, 1974 at Moravia Dining Hall featured a Mass by Rev. Benton Thurmond, a noon meal, and awards for longest married couple and newest married pair. Officers were elected, and a tape greeting to California cousins was shared. The next reunion is set for April 13, 1975.
The Victoria College launches a unique Texas pilot program inside the Texas Rehabilitation Hospital complex north of Gonzales. Twenty eight disabled students live and study with 24 hour attendant care and on site college work, some needing writing assistance.
Mr and Mrs Jim Dusek of Shiner announce the engagement of their daughter Bernice to Dennis Ellinghausen son of Mr and Mrs E V Ellinghausen of Moulton The bride elect is a St Paul High School Shiner graduate and works at Tex Tan Western Leather Co in Yoakum The prospective groom is a Moulton High School graduate employed at Wachesa-Pearce in Houston They plan a May 19 1974 wedding at St Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church Shiner
The Gonzales Chamber of Commerce hosts a Chicken Recipe Cook Off and an agricultural tour May 24 25. Open to 18 or older with cash prizes and trophies. Finals May 25 with judges testing recipes at the Gonzales National Guard Armory.
The Moulton 4-H Girls met with Mrs. Matus and Miss Burmeister present. The president opened with the 4-H pledge and no new business was reported. Burmeister distributed Food Facts books and the group adjourned after brief discussion.
Charlotte Pearson went back to Austin Friday afternoon after two weeks with Mr. and Mrs. L. T. Biehunke and relatives in Hallettsville with her grandfather Walter Malec publisher and others.
Mike and Mark Kolar of Texas A M University were home for the Easter holidays visiting their parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Kolar.
Mrs. Laddie Grossman nee Mary Lesak of Rt 3 Shiner died suddenly at home about 6 30 pm Tuesday April 2 1974 at age 82 years 8 months 28 days. Service held April 4 at 2 00 pm Buffington Funeral Home Shiner with Rev Clifford C Grosenbacker officiating. Burial in SPJST Cemetery Shiner. Surviving are four sons four daughters two sisters a half sister 20 grandchildren 28 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild.
Easter Sunday visitors included Mr. and Mrs. D. C. Hrnci and children from San Antonio with Mrs. Aline Hrnci of Madonna Hospital Floresville and Mr. and Mrs. Bob Smith of Houston. Fred G. Kaiser joined T-Set and Merrill A. Rottmann family and girls at Dyess AFB Abilene Texas.
April 2 1974 report shows contributions to the Rachel Gann Fund started at The First National Bank of Hallettsville Texas. Donors include J J Sandelovic James Kouba C H Matthies Sr Dorothy Mae Horton and First National Bank with amounts ranging from five to one hundred dollars totaling a growing sum for the paralyzed child.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.