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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1977
Page
1
Moulton VFW Post 6971 calls on residents to display the flag on Sunday May 1 in observance of Loyalty Day. The day honors American freedom and heritage and urges widespread flag display.
Mrs. Julia Neskora of Shady Oak Nursing Home was admitted to Shiner Hospital on Saturday by ambulance. Mr. Martin Valigura, also from Shady Oak Nursing Home, is a patient at Shiner Hospital after being taken there last Thursday.
Four members of the Moulton FFA Chapter Perry Kram Wayne Krejci Matt Jasek and Michael Wenske are candidates for the Lone Star Farmer Degree the highest in the State FFA Association They passed the first check held at Columbus on April 12 The Area III FFA Convention in Brenham May 13 14 is next and Larry Swanke placed 4th in the District Public Speaking Contest at the same district check in Columbus.
Public notice announces the last date to assess property for the 1977 School Tax as April 29 1977. Lexie Etlinger is identified as Tax Assessor-Collector.
A Kin Hubbard quip notes that among substitutes a substitute speaker is the worst. The remark emphasizes the perils of weak or ineffective stand-ins in addressing an audience.
A group of Hallettsville business and professional people plan Lavaca Savings and Loan Association to serve Lavaca County and surrounding trade area. Organizers include Wayne L. Gardner Ralph Whitley Frank Migl Warren Lee Menking Margaret Hermes H A Cook Billy Joe Hobbs Robert Stoie John Barnes Royce Schulte Frank Lin Billimek and Frank Zaruba. The project is pitched as a conservative long term investment for shareholders with potential profitable operation.
At a Texas Ground Water Association convention in Austin Joseph Maresh earned certification as a water well driller. He and his brother Anthony belong to Maresh Drilling Co. of Moulton. Joseph, son of Mr and Mrs Johnnie Maresh, is a 1976 graduate of Moulton High School.
The school announced first prize goes to Yvonne Simper a sixth grade student for her essay Learning half the fun of living. The second and third place essays will be published later this week in the newspaper.
Kindergarten registration for the 1977 78 school year will be held on Monday May 2 1977 from 12 00 to 3 00 PM in the Kindergarten Room. Children who are five on or before September 1 1977 are eligible. Parents should bring birth certificates and immunization records.
Sunday April 24 marks the Kick-Off Ride for the Friendly Trail Riders. The event starts near Peach Creek on Farm Road 1680 between Moulton and Waelder, proceeds to the American Legion Hall for a barbecue brisket dinner and dancing at 1 00 PM, with music by Sundowners. Membership dues should be paid this week to join the ride starting at 7 30 AM.
The Moulton FFA Meat Judging Team placed 12th among 24 at the Area III Judging Contests at Texas A&M University on April 16. Members Ed Braeuer Glenn Holub Larry Swanke with alternate James Kubicek scored 947 points in tasks identifying 25 retail cuts placing carcasses and grading beef carcasses for quality and yield Hallettsville won with 1207 points.
Lavaca County producers can complete a Private Applicator Certification Training Program on Tuesday April 26 at 7 00 PM in the Moulton School Cafeteria. The Texas Agricultural Extension Service program covers laws safety labeling and pesticide handling with an option to apply for certification through the Texas Department of Agriculture.
James T. Few of 125 Cherrylane Drive Greenville 29611 asks recipients to contact him immediately about any unpaid obligations left by him in 1955 or earlier. He states obligations may remain unpaid and seeks settlement.
Two tracks of the local Fire Department answered a call to the Raymond Fishbeck home Friday morning at 5 30 after lightning struck the kitchen range. Flames scorched the wall behind the range but damage remained very light.
Fisbeck Grocery will close every Sunday starting May 1 1977. The store will stay open six days a week from Monday through Saturday from 7 30 a m to 6 30 p m.
1976 Texas State Champion fiddler Randy Elmore returns from a Europe tour with Red Steagal and will perform at the Fiddlers Frolics on April 22 and 23 at the K C Hall Hallettsville. Friday events start at 7 00 p m with a big show starring Fiddlin Frenchie Lee.
A special Chamber of Commerce meeting will be held at Alley Bar-B-Que on Wednesday night May 4 starting at 8. Officers and directors will be elected and committees formed for the Jamboree. Open meeting. refreshments and door prizes.
Last week Friday Elmer Gregory shot a coyote near Henkhaus that appeared rabid. The head was not tested but the animal showed rabies symptoms including fits, circling, foaming at the mouth, and glazed eyes. Rabies is extremely dangerous to animals and humans. people should avoid wild animals and contact a veterinarian if pets or livestock behave oddly.
Refugio High School Industrial Arts Club members win five awards at the international conference in New Orleans. The competition team placed third in parliamentary procedure and ceremonies. Barry Beuershausen named Outstanding Advisor of the Year. Donna Evans named national sweetheart and placed second in the talent show. Miss Evans helped the scrapbook place second among about 30. Phyllis Greenwade, IASA president, presided and received a key to New Orleans.
Golden Agers Inc seeks an outstanding man and woman 50 or older from six Texas counties to represent their county at the second annual Golden Crescent Seniors Fair on May 21 22 at the Victoria Community Center Nominations by mail are accepted with name address phone and age and a statement of why the candidate should be selected The deadline is May 1 Entries must include the nominator signature and return address Mail to Committee Box 3487 Victoria Texas 77901 Sponsored by Golden Agers a non profit devoted to improving senior citizens life quality.
The Moulton School Board met on April 13 1977 with President Daniel Jasek presiding. Gene Selzer Gus Targac and Carl Henke were seated after taking oaths. Alvin Kocian was elected President Marvin Jasek Vice President and Leslie Haas Secretary. the board also appointed Freytag Jasek Krejci to the Equalization Board.
The Hallettsville Right to Life Committee will meet Monday, April 25, 1977, at 8:00 PM in the Community Room of the First National Bank in Halletts ville Texas. Pro-Life Bills in the Texas Legislature will be discussed. Please come.
Cris Kram was named Reserve Champion hog at the stock show and was sold to Beran Gin for $1.10 per pound.
A birthday celebration was held Sunday April 17 from 2 to 4 p.m. at Shady Oak for April birthdays. Catholic Daughters co hosted with Clara Lev Ruth Kleihege and Irene Brosch assisting. Entertainment featured Mr and Mrs Vince Shimek and Paul drums and Louis Niemann from Flatonia.
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