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Newspaper

Moulton Eagle

Location

Moulton, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 21, 1978

Page

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Friendly Riders Elect Officers and Schedule April Ride

Friendly Trail Riders announce 1978 officers led by Edd Pilsner as president with Beck as first treasurer and Leroy Florus as trail boss. Members pose with officers pictured above. The group plans a first ride and membership drive Sunday April 23 starting at Nuese Hill between Gonzales and Moulton at 7:30 am, ending at the Moulton American Legion Hall for dinner and dancing, with ride stops at E A Oehl farm and Moulton City Park.

Nuese Hill Gonzales Moulton Dennis Schacherl Clarence Raab Ray Lee Page

Moulton City Council Swears In Aldermen and Passes Alcohol Rules

The City of Moulton met in regular session with all members present. Officers were elected and sworn in, minutes approved, and bills totaling 8969 were authorized for payment. Ordinance No. 278 on extended hours for sale and consumption of alcohol was passed on its third reading. The mayor announced adoption and the meeting adjourned. Electric dept revenues and expenses show a net profit loss with fuel 4430.76 and adjustment 6168.98.

City of Moulton

Local Health Notes Highlight Community Recoveries

Mr Joe V Michalec of Witting was admitted to Shady Oak Nursing Home after major surgery at DeTar Hospital Victoria and shows improvement. Mrs Mattie Litz returns from Huth Memorial Hospital Yokum after fifteen days of tests and treatment, accompanied by her son Tom Longbrake. Guests include Mrs Sitz's daughters and grandchildren from Houston Austin and Fort Worth. Daniel Fojtik Jr recovers after major surgery at Shiner Hospital and expects to return home this week.

Joe V. Michalec Witting Shady Oak Nursing Home DeTar Hospital Victoria Michalec Mattie Litz Huth Memorial Hospital Yoakum Tom Longbrake College Station Sitz Tom Lassiter Todd David Houston Nancy Ryerson Austin and Sons Jeff Austin Gary Ryerson Fort Worth Daniel Fojtik Jr Shiner Hospital Mr. Fojtik

Bank Observes San Jacinto Day Closed Friday April 21 1978

Farmers and Merchants State Bank of Moulton Texas will not be open for business on Friday April 21 1978 in observance of San Jacinto Day.

Farmers & Merchants State Bank Moulton Texas San Jacinto

94th Birthday Honored At Shady Oak Nursing Home

Mr. Adolph Pavlas, a resident of Shady Oak Nursing Home, celebrated his 94th birthday on March 1. Residents and staff joined in congratulating him during the recent birthday observance at the facility.

Adolph Pavlas Shady Oak Nursing Home Pavlas

Elsie Seidenberger Passes Away Friday

Mrs Elsie Kurtz Seiden berger, 65, of Sulphur Park between Shiner and Moulton, died Friday April 14 1978 at Shiner Hospital after a lingering illness Funeral services were held See DEATH Page 4 Col 5

Elsie Kurtz Seidenberger Sulphur Park Shiner and Moulton Shiner Hospital

Mrs August Frysak Rites Held April 8

Funeral services for Mrs. August Frysak of Gonzales were held at 10 a.m. Saturday April 8 in Shiner Catholic Church with Rev. Fred Gallagher officiating the Holy Mass. Interment was in Shiner See.

August Frysak Gonzales Shiner Catholic Church Fred Gallagher Shiner

Tax deadline for school taxes announced

The last date to assess your School Taxes will be April 28th. Tax Assessor-Collector, Lexie Etlinger.

Lexie Etlinger

VFW Post Elects Officers After April Meeting

The April meeting of the Moulton VFW Post on Sunday April 16 at the VFW Hall drew good attendance. The Picnic Committee reported a strong turnout and the post purchased 180 dollars worth of premium for a call at the FFA 4-H Stock Show. The post also donated 35 dollars toward sponsoring one athlete in the Texas Special Olympic Program. Officers elected included Commander Ernest Chaloupka and Vice Commander See VFW Page 4 Col 4.

Post Ernest Chaloupka VFW

Guadalupe Firemen's Ass'n Meet Attended by Texas Delegates

The 84th Semi Annual Convention on April 16 1978 in Schertz Texas drew delegates from Moulton Texas including Fire Chief and Mrs Willie Hoepfl Asst Chief and Mrs Jim Kubicek and Mr and Mrs Dennis Fishbeck and Beth Mr and Mrs Ben Kleihege The ladies attended the Firemen's Ladies Auxiliary meeting during the event.

Guadalupe Firemen’s Ass’n Schertz Texas Moulton Willie Hoepfl Jim Kubicek Dennis Fishbeck Beth Ben Kleihege Firemen’s Ladies’ Auxiliary

Moulton Chamber Meeting Set For Thursday Evening

The Moulton Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture will hold a meeting on Thursday April 20 at 7 30 p m at City Hall.

Moulton Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture

Favorable Reports Heard At Local Clinic Board Meeting

The Moulton Community Medical Clinic Board met at the Clinic Building on Wednesday April 12 at 8 00 p m. The nine directors and Dr Han Van Vo Mrs Bernadette Kresta and Robert Schmidt thanked the advisory invites. Richard Stripling of the Credit Bureau of Yoakum outlined his firm s collections program. No action was taken to use the service as unpaid bills are minimal. The March business office reported all salaries and supplies paid from charges. The daily patient load was seventeen in March, up one per day from the prior four months, and the financial report showed assets of 160 000 with a deficit of 60 000. </S>

Moulton Community Medical Clinic Board of Directors Han van Vo Bernadette Kresta Robert Schmidt Richard Stripling Credit Bureau of Yoakum Finanial

Public hearing on HUD grant pre-application in Moulton Texas

City to file a 250000 dollar Community Development Block Grant with HUD for sewer collection facilities. Public hearing set at City Halls on April 25 and April 28, 1978 at 7:30 p m to hear residents. Richard Kresta Jr city secretary.

City Halls Moulton Texas Dept. of Housing and Urban Development Richard Kresta, Jr

Poisoned dogs alarm neighbors near Austin

Two family dogs, Skipper the Shepherd and Lady, were found to have high levels of strychnine and another poison in their stomachs. The Schrams, Joe and Marcy Schram, cared for the animals of Joe’s uncle William Easton of Austin. After returning from town, the dogs collapsed. Skipper died and Lady was found dead shortly after. Constable Joe Nieto investigated and a veterinarian took stomach samples.

Joe Marcy Schram Skipper Lady William Easton Austin Delmar Laas Shiner Joe Nieto Moulton

Rabies Clinic Set For May 1 At Johnny's Farm

The annual Rabies Clinic sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture will take place Monday May 1 1978 at Johnny's Farm and Ranch Supply between 3 and 6 pm. Rabies shots cost 3.00 for dogs and cats of any size. Distemper shots also available at regular cost: dogs 8.50 cats 6.50. Bring Tip and Spot for their shots.

The Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture Johnny’s Farm & Ranch Supply Tip Spot Johnny’s

Hermann Sons To Meet April 19

The Moulton Hermann Sons Lodge No. 59 will hold its regular meeting on April 19 instead of April 20.

Hermann Sons Moulton Hermann Sons Lodge No. 59

Clinic Picnic Committees To Meet Tonite

All committee chairmen for the May 28 Clinic Picnic are expected at a meeting this Wednesday at 8:00 p m at the Clinic with members of the Board of Directors. The committees include Publicity led by Mr and Mrs L T Biehunko, Building Stands Marvin and Alvin Rothbauer, Kit Chen Henry Heger and Robert and Allen Simper, Dining Room Frankie Darilek, Meat Edwin F Darilek and Bill Meyer, Plates to go George Jasek, Meat to go Dennis Schacherl and John Meiserschlaeger, Frying Chicken Marvin and Victor Jasek, Stew Jim Kubicek Jr, Desserts Regina Kliehege & C D A, Meal Tickets Willie Hoepfl, Hamburgers Jerry Foytik, Beer Gus Targac Clarence Raab and Edgar Keil, Beer Garden Johnny Maresh, Fish Pond Lorene Fishbeck, Ring Toss Kathleen Heinrich and Young Homemakers, Cake Walk American Legion Auxiliary and Lutheran Ladies.

L. T. Biehunko Marvin Alvin Rothbauer Henry Heger Robert Allen Simper Frankie Darilek Edwin F. Darilek Bill Meyer George Jasek Dennis Schacherl John Meiserschlaeger Victor Jasek Jim Kubicek, Jr Regina Kliehege C.D.A Willie Hoepfl Jerry Foytik Kenneth Fishbeck Ervin Patek Emil Jaluska Gus

Kocian Haas Jasek Named Moulton School Board Officers

The Moulton School Board met Wednesday with President Alvin Kocian, Vice President Marvin Jasek, and Secretary Leslie Haas elected for the coming term. The group approved bills, reappointed Sybil Pustejevsky, formed an equalization board, and updated grade reporting for 1978-79.

Kocian, Haas & Jasek Alvin Kocian Marvin Jasek Leslie Haas Sybil Pustejevsky

Ordinance Adopts 1969 Texas Liquor Amendments on Hours

Ordinance No 278 adopts acts of 1969 Regular session Chapter 466 Page 1535 amending the Texas Liquor Control Act to extend hours for sale and possession. It provides severability, repeals conflicting ordinances, with penalties up to 50 dollars and declares an effective date.

Monthly KC Meeting in Catholic Gym April 14 1978

The Moulton Knights of Columbus held their monthly meeting Friday night in the Catholic Gym. Father Schmidt gave the opening prayer as minutes were read and approved and the treasurer reported. Communications were read.

Moulton Knights of Columbus Father Schmidt

Kindergarten Registration Set for 1978-79 in Milton

Registration for the 1978-79 Milton Public School kindergarten will be held Monday May 1 1978 in the Kindergarten Room from 12:00 to 3:30 PM. Children five years old on or before September 1 1978 are eligible. Parents should bring birth certificates and immunization records.

Moulton

Local Relayers Tops At Recent Track Meet

In a District 39 B meet at Brenham Blinn College, Moulton girls qualified in the 880 relay and mile relay, plus a miler and a shot put. Glenn Holub led the lone Moulton boy qualifier as steady rain shortened events. The girls finished third with 106 points, Fayetteville led with 121 and Navarro took 108. The Moulton JV girls won their division with 136 points. Navarro won the boys division.

Moulton Glenn Holub Blinn Brenham Fayetteville Navarro

State Championship Fiddlers Frolics opens April 21 at KC Hall

The 1978 State Championship Fiddlers Frolics kicks off April 21 with Cajun Fun Night led by Fiddling Frenchie Burke and the Soundmasters. Ed Junot and the Travelers perform Cajun sets. Two Friday shows start the Frolics, followed by a Senior Division contest. Nashville hosts Saturday night with Darrell McCall and Johnny Bush performing 9 PM to 1 AM with The Dance & Show. The event runs April 21–23 at Hallettsville KC Hall.

Frenchie Burke Soundmasters Ed Junot The Travelers Nashville Daddy Dreams Darrell McCall Whiseky River Johnny Bush KC Hall Hallettsville

Also Mentioned on This Page

Friendly Trail Riders Jerry Matus Bobby Fishbeck Edd. Pilsner Rodney Petrek Dennis Schacheri Greg Berckenhoff Sammy Barta Jim Sustr Victor Kuck Sam Sustr Louis Drexler Reading Electric Dept Elsie Seidenberger Frysak Moulton Vfw Business Office Schrams P. m Maria Shannon Mrs. Maynard Way Kelly Mrs Franklin Bohuslav Michael James Raab Tia George Jasek Jr Thomas H. Hoyer Carl Henke Jimmy Holub Gene Selzer Gus Targac R. L. Orsak K.C Willibald Kleihege Kc’s Fiddling
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