Moulton Clinic and Chamber elect leaders in April meeting
The Moulton Chamber of Commerce elected Harvey Kloesel president for the year and five new board members. Cindy Petrek became the first woman president, with Rodney Petrek among new directors. Also announced is the All Day Picnic by the Moulton Community Medical Clinic Association for May 30 with memorial services, a chicken dinner, calf stew donations, and a large auction with bands and dances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rodney Petrek
Moulton Clinic
All
Moulton C. O. C
Moulton
Rodney
Cindy) Petrek
Cindy
Moulton Community Medical Clinic Association
Bernadette Kresta
Edwin Darilek
Ervin Patek
Bill Meyer
Barta’s Grocery and Market
Fisbeck Groc
Pilot Super Market
Farmer’s and Merchants State Bank
Donations Pour In to Beautification Project
The Chamber of Commerce reports recent gifts totaling 123.75 for plantings around two business blocks. Costs for shrubs peat moss top soil and labor push total to 703.68 with the chamber contributing 600.00 and additional funds needed for ongoing maintenance. Local volunteers and donors include Lutheran Brotherhood Knights of Columbus Mrs Mollie Reh Farmers and Merchants State Bank and Harvey Kloesel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture
Lutheran Brotherhood
Knights of Columbus
Mollie Rehmet
Vince
Farmers and Merchants State Bank
Chamber of Commerce
William Hohmann
Harvey Kloesel
Freytags Note Replies From Energy Price Protest
Mr and Mrs Edgar Freytag received replies on soaring electrical energy costs. Mrs Freytag says letters show the runaround but democracy works as Gov Briscoe the Railroad Commission Sen Patman and Rep Von Dohlen acknowledged their letter. A Fayette Electric Co op rep visited the Freytags urging others to write to these officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar Freytag
Jr Class To Have Open House At Catholic Gym
The Jr. Class invites all to an Open House at the Catholic Gym from 5 to 6 p.m. on April 24. All are welcome to attend.
Twin Calves Surprise Farmer in Hereford Herd
Mr. W. L. Gibson found a Hereford cow, about nine years old, giving birth to twin calves. One calf is female and the other male. Mother and both babies are thriving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Gibson
S. L. Gibson
Kimberly Boethel Crowned Miss LaSalle County Fair
Miss Kimberly Boethel was named Miss La Salle County Fair in Cotulla at the American Legion Patio. Judging occurred March 16 in the high school auditorium with judges from George West Texas. Local entertainment included Chaparette Drill Team and singer Shirley Jackson who crowned the winner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kimberly Boethel
American Legion
Cotulla
George West
Texas
Bill Sluder
Laura Hillie
Roger Herschap
Shirley Jackson
Lavaca County Builds Modern Jail With Mayfield Co
Lavaca County advances a new jail to meet federal and state standards. The facility will house men women juveniles and first and multiple offenders. Mayfield Construction Co handles the project following prior work on Gonzales County Jail in 1975 and is led by Jack Cloutier of Shiner Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lavaca County
Texas
Mayfield Construction Co
Gonzales County
Jack Cloutier
Shiner
Archi- See Patrol
Ninth Legion Convention Set for Wharton April 24 25
The American Legion plans its Ninth District Spring Convention in Wharton on April 24 and 25. Commander Fred of Wharton Post 87 announced honors for outstanding achievements. Moulton Post 392 led by Commander Willie Bartos will be among the honored posts. Registration details follow on next page.
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The
Eagle
American Legion
Wharton
Fred
Moulton
Willie Bartos
Legion
D. L. Variety Store Easter Prize Winners
Winners announced for Easter prizes at the D. L. Variety Store include adults with top prizes Bertha Fincher of Moulton, Randy Mican of Houston, and Alfred Holik of Yoakum. Children’s prizes go to Stephanie White, Patricia L. Scott of Waelder, and Jimmy Johnson of Houston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Fincher
Moulton
Randy Mican
Houston
Alfred Holik
Yoakum
Stephanie White
Patricia L. Scott
Waelder
Jimmy Johnson
Farm Bureau Meets Thursday April 22 at Sulphur Park
The regular Farm Bureau meeting will be held Thursday night April 22 at 7 30 pm at Sulphur Park. A social will follow.
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Farm Bureau
Sulphur Park
Local health notes on recoveries from area hospitals
Mr D Ammermann underwent major surgery at Shiner Hospital Monday this week and is recuperating nicely. Adolph Petrek remains a patient at Renger Hospital Hallettsville since last Friday and is improving, expecting release this week. Carrie Drozd has returned to Shady Oak Nursing Home after a spell at Youens Hospital Weimar and is doing well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Ammermann
Shiner Hospital
Adolph Petrek
Renger
Hallettsville
Carrie Drozd
Shady Oak Nursing Home
Youens Hospital
Weimar
Janak Nursery Grand Opening
Mr and Mrs Leo G Janak and sons Gerard and Patrick welcome readers to the Grand Opening of Janak Nursery new greenhouses and invite attention to a full page ad in this issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo G. Janak
Gerard and
Patrick
Janak Nursery
Barbecue in Yorktown Draws State Officials
Local Arrangements Committee confirms Lieutenant Governor Bill Hobby and Speaker Bill Clayton will attend the Yorktown Appreciation Barbecue honoring Representative Tim Von Dohlen. The April 26 event at Yorktown Community Hall includes a social at 6 p.m. and barbecue at 8 p.m. Tickets cost 10 dollars and are sold across the 39th Legislative District.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yorktown
Tim von Dohlen
Bill Hobby
House
Bill Clayton
Legislation District
Tom Hoyer
Last date to assess property for 1976 school taxes
The notice states the final assessment deadline is April 30, 1976. Office hours run 8 to 12:30 and 1 to 3:30. Lexie Etlinger serves as Tax Assessor-Collector.
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Lexie Etlinger
Masonic Bi Centennial celebration set for Moulton
A district wide Masonic Bi Centennial event packs the American Legion Hall in Moulton Texas on April 24 1976 at 730 PM. Rt Worshipful R W Lamb will deliver the Bi Centennial message. Arabia Shrine Band will entertain. Barbecue dinner is $3 per person. RSVP to Fred Pietsch by April 20. Family and friends are welcome.
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American Legion Hall
Moulton
Texas
R. W. Lamb
Grand Lodge of Texas
Shrine Band
Arabia Shrine Temple of Houston
Grand Jury Indicts 14 in Hallettsville Spring Session
Lavaca County grand jurors return 14 indictments in Hallettsville with Judge E W Patteson and DA Houston Munson presiding. Named defendants include Williams for unauthorized vehicle use, Choatell and Burton for burglary, Porter for involuntary manslaughter, Stroud for burglary and theft, and multiple individuals for aggravated assault, burglary of vehicle, indecency with a child, criminal mischief, attempted murder, and related charges. Foreman C C Rouse leads jurors including Barta Vick Berwick Rains Ford Pohler Ziegler Browning Kubenka Lenry Kane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lavaca County
Hallettsville
E. W. Patteson
Houston Munson
Jerry P. Williams
Paula
James Leroy Choatell
Richard Glen Burton
Rueben S. Porter
Billy Thomas Taylor
Michael Jake Stroud
Reginald Cox
George Caballero
Henry Enoch
Robert Lee
Devine
Samuel S. Barta
Allie C. Vick
Juanita Berwick
Mike Rains
David Ford Jr
Alton Pohler
Lester Ziegler
C. C. Rouse
Foreman
Mary Browning
David Kubenka
Katherine Lenry
Cecil E. Kane
Trail ride and free feed planned by Friendly Trail Riders
The Friendly Trail Riders announce a membership kick-off ride and free picnic style beef stew meal Sunday April 25. The event begins 7:30 p.m. at Flatonia Fire Station, with rest stops at 9:00 and 11:00 a.m. on Highway 95 toward Moulton and ends at 12:30 p.m. at Moulton Legion Hall. Guests may attend for $2.50 each. refreshments and live country music will be provided. a 1976 membership card is required to receive the free food drinks and entertainment.
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The
Friendly Trail Riders
Flatonia Fire Station
Highway 95
Moulton
Moulton Legion Hall
Teen-Age Baseball Workout Opens At VFW Diamond
The first workout for Teen-Age baseball will be at the VFW diamond at 3 p.m. Friday. Boys ages 13, 14 and 15 are invited to attend.
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VFW
S P. m
Betty Sharar Elected W F W Aux President
The Ladies Auxiliary 6971 met April 8 for a fried chicken supper and elected Betty Sharar as President. Other officers include Josse Lee Albrecht Sr Vice President Shirley Welff Jr Vice President Anita Fojt Treasurer Lexie Boehm Chaplain Elsie Jasek Conductress Mary Nell Holub Guard Joyce Ciacr 3 year trustee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Ladies Auxiliary
Betty Sharar
Josse Lee Albrecht
Shirley Welff, Jr
Anita Fojt
Lexie Boehm
Elsie Jasek
Mary Nell Holub
Joyce Ciacr
Allyne Fisbeck
Leona Merrem
Rose Kotzebue
Tillie Wagner
DST To Start Sun April 25
The regular schedule of Daylight Saving Time begins Sunday morning April 25 as clocks move forward one hour. Congress had proposed changes but blocked. the Uniform Time Act remains in effect, setting DST from the last Sunday in April to the last Sunday in October.
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Congress
Five calves from one cow in fourteen months at Hanslik farm
Mrs. Julia Hanslik of near Moulton reports her cow has produced five calves in under fourteen months. She first had triplets on February 22, 1975, two heifers and a bull, and in April she delivered twins, a male and a female. The cow’s mother is Brahma Hereford cross and all calves are healthy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia Hanslik
Moulton
Hanslik
Moulton Community Clinic Auction Seeks Items for May Day Event
Community bid day in Moulton on Sunday May 30 features a large charity auction to fund the Moulton Community Clinic. Items sought include jewelry clocks household furniture barnyard goods autos tractors saddles musical instruments livestock and more. Call organizers listed for item pickups and donations.
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Moulton
Easter Picnic Draws Crowd Despite Rain
The annual VFW Easter Picnic at the VFW Hall drew a large crowd from the area and beyond despite rainy conditions. Attendees enjoyed fried chicken and stew, with an indoor Easter Egg Hunt for kids. Patek Orchestra supplied afternoon music and the Velvets performed for the evening dance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
VFW
Patek Orchestra
Velvets
Social Security Rep to Visit Moulton City Hall
A Social Security Office representative from Victoria will be at Moulton City Hall at 9:15 a m on Wednesday April 28 to assist residents with retirement survivor disability and medicare benefit claims and answer questions about the social security and supplemental security income program.
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Social Security Office
Victoria
Moulton
City Hall
Randy Elmore Prevails as 1975 Texas State Fiddler Champion
Randy Elmore, last year’s Texas State Champion fiddler, leads the Red Steagal band touring the U.S. and Canada. He returns to Hallettsville to defend his 1975 title as Terry Morris, recent Hawaiian tour standout with Jeannie Shepard, enters the 1976 competition.
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Randy Elmore
Texas
Hallettsville
Randy
Red Steagal Band
United States
Canada
Red Steagal
Fiddelers’ Frolics
Terry Morris
Terry
Jeannie Shepard
Jeannie
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Nessmen
Chamber
Mary Patek
Kate Higgins
Ray Friedrich
Richard Orsak
Jack Sharar
City Cemetery
V.F.W. Hall
Echos
Kross
Lasalle County Fair
Audienc
Chaparettes
Miss Boethel
Rocky Sosa
Alfred Boethel
C. E. Greene
Larry Lahrie
D.&l
von Dohlen
Fred Pietsch
Moulton Lodge
Masonry
H’ville
Theodore Collins Jr
W.F.W. Aux
Sun
Herman Hanslik
F & M State Bank
North-End
Sta
Gus's Place
Fisbeck Grocery
Barta Grocery
Bohuslav Feed Mill
S.S. Rep
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