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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1973
Page
1
Heavy weekend rains dumped four and a half inches early Sunday flooding low areas. Creeks and the Lavaca River overflowed, closing farm to market roads to Gonzales and Waelder. By Monday, Peach Creek waters kept several routes shut as a second storm dropped over two inches with thunder and lightning.
A fatal crash 8:10 p m Friday April 13 two killed near Weimar on Interstate 10 2.1 miles west of town. Elmer Andrew Paulson of Houston driver of a 1967 Dodge died at the scene. Billy Benjamin Simper of Shiner died at La Grange hospital after assisting with a trailer flat. Highway Patrolman Ray Scholton investigated the wreck. Simper had flagged down a motorist for help and was walking toward the car when the crash occurred.
VFW Easter Picnic at the Moulton VFW Hall on Sunday April 22 expects a large crowd. A cafeteria style dinner opens at 11 30 with stew sausage fried chicken and pastries. Admission 1 75 adults 1 00 children. An Easter Egg Hunt for children under eight starts at 2 pm. Evening dance features the Velvets. Joe Patek Orchestra provides daytime music.
The annual Chamber of Commerce Banquet is planned for May 23 at the Moulton Legion Hall. Each member received two $2.50 tickets and is asked to pay or return them by May 14. Additional tickets available via Mrs. Dennis Barta or Ben Marek. Guest speaker is Cliff Long of Tex Tan Western Leather Co at Yoakum.
Omission noted for Fisbeck Grocery not listed among Premium Donors for the Moulton FFA and 4 H Club Project Show in last week’s Eagle. The store gave $3.00. Also omitted were Mr and Mrs Norman Sherman who donated $15.00 to the FFA Chapter.
Tax assessor Lexie Eltinger announces last day to assess property for the 1973 School Tax is April 3 1973. Office hours are 8:00 a m to 3:30 p m. Closed Good Friday but will be open Saturday April 28 until noon.
Moulton Elementary Band joined groups from Linton Angleton Bay City Tivoli Point Comfort at an Elementary Music Festival in Tivoli Texas on April 14. Directors and students praised the performance with judges noting the standout sound and future potential from Mrs Bartels, festival judge.
Moulton Elementary students competed in the UIL Literary Meet at Blinn College Brenham on April 7 1973. Schulenburg won with 76.5 points, Moulton placed second with 76, with Flatonia Sommerville Shiner Burton and Snook also participating. Placings include Linda Machart first in Story Telling.
Rev. Dennis Darilek to be ordained a priest by Archbishop Furey on April 27 at 7:30 p m at St Josephs Church Moulton. First Mass April 29 at 10 a m. A public stew and fried chicken dinner follows at V F W Hall with tickets 2.00 for adults 1.00 for children. Music by Moulton High School band Ramblers Tousek Orchestra and Seminary Mariachi Band.
Pilot's Super Market will close at 12 Noon on Friday April 20 for Good Friday. Shoppers are advised to plan accordingly and complete purchases before the early closing time.
Easter Sunday is a meaningful holiday reminding believers of the promise of life through faith. The text cites John 11 25 and reflects on Christ's resurrection as a triumph to celebrate with rejoicing.
All stores in Moulton will close at 12 Noon on Friday April 20 in observance of Good Friday.
Dennis Jasek son of Mr and Mrs George Jasek of Moulton was named to the Dean's List at Sam Houston State University for Fall 1972. A junior marketing major he posted a 3.0 average.
Doris Alexander the lone Kitten to qualify for the girls regional track meet in Victoria on April 28 finished second in the 880 yard run. Other Kitten point winners include Lorrie Pavlicek third in the 60 yard dash Susette Michalec fourth in the 440 yard dash and Connie Gertner sixth in the 440.
Local residents gather at Moulton High School April 16 to review extended area telephone service and ambulance needs. Bell Telephone rep explains direct dialing benefits and rate hikes, while Mayor James Kolar outlines ambulance concerns and Edward A. Darilek is elected volunteer ambulance steering committee chair. A Shiner meeting on April 17 is noted for status updates.
Holy Thursday Mass at 7 30 p m marks First Holy Communion. Good Friday has 1 30 and 7 30 p m services with Stations of the Cross Liturgy of the Word Veneration of the Cross and Holy Communion. Easter Vigil Saturday at 7 30 p m includes Service of Light Liturgy of the Word Liturgy of Baptism and Eucharist. Attendance at Saturday Mass fulfills Easter obligation. Easter Sunday Mass is also encouraged.
Mr. and Mrs. Bennie Polasek Jr arrive in Moulton from Gonzales over the weekend. Mrs. Polasek is the former Diana Meiserschlaeger.
George J. Mayer Jr. of Moulton received a mathematics department scholarship citation at Southwest Texas State University during the April 12 School of Science Awards Day in the University Theatre San Marcos. The event honored 130 students across biology chemistry mathematics and physics departments. Mayer is the son of Justice of the Peace George J. Mayer Sr. and Mrs. Mayer of Moulton.
Mr and Mrs Chas W Meehan and daughter Carolyn of Dallas visited Saturday and Sunday here with their mother.
Marlon Novosad son of Mr and Mrs Norman Novosad and Nathan Hoepken son of Mr and Mrs Alton Hoepken will attend the American Legion Boys State in Austin from June 6 to 13. Both are juniors at Moulton High School.
The Moulton Variety Store now owned by Mr. and Mrs. Dennis J. Fishbeck invites all to their grand opening on Saturday April 21. Visitors can enjoy refreshments register for prizes including a large doll guitar and canister set. A future expansion of toy sewing and fabric lines is planned plus shower and wedding napkins and gifts will be featured.
Proclamation from Mayor James E. Kolar designates April 23 to 29 1973 as Father Dennis Darilek Week in Moulton Texas in honor of his ordination by Archbishop Furey at St. Josephs Church and a reception and Mass of Thanksgiving.
The Lutheran Churches announce Good Friday services at 2 00 pm and 9 00 am Easter morning services at Witting and Zion Moulton. An Easter sunrise service starts at 9 00 am in Witting with Sunday School afterward. Zion Moulton hosts an 8 00 am Easter festival service with 9 00 am Sunday School.
At the Mouster School Board meeting on April 11, new officers were elected with Dan Jasek as president Rudie Braeuer as vice president and Leslie Haas as secretary. All teachers received one year contracts for 1973 74 and staff hires included Annie Valigura lunchroom manager William Riebschlaeger and Joe Petrelli custodians Bernadette Kresta kindergarten aide.
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