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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1977
Page
1
Last week a series of downpours dropped about 6.15 inches in a few hours, with 3.6 inches Wednesday morning and 2.5 more later, flooding ditches and Peach Creek along the Gonzales Waelder road. Residents recalled 1940 rainfall levels while sun returns and calm weather outlooks prevail.
The 82nd semi annual Guadalupe Firemen and Fire Marshals Association convention met April 24 1977 in Karnes City Texas. Moulton Volunteer Fire Dept attendees included Fire Chief Willie Hoepfl and Dennis Fishbeck plus several spouses and members. Local winners in the Fire Poster contest earned 15 and 10 dollars and Moulton entered in the Pumper Races with a team led by Dennis Schacherl.
The Senior Cass Variety Show set for Friday, April 25, is cancelled due to lack of participants and conflicts with other school activities. Only a few entries were received, making the event impractical to stage.
Registration for the Moulton Public School Kindergarten for the 1977 78 year is set for Monday May 2 1977 from 12 00 to 3 00 PM in the Kindergarten Room. Children five years old on or before September 1 1977 qualify and parents should bring birth certificates and immunization records.
The regular Moulton Farm Bureau meeting is set for Thursday night April 28 at 8. Sulphur Park hosts the session with a social to follow.
The VFW Ladies' Auxiliary 6971 will sponsor a Lite-a-Bike drive on Saturday April 30 at the Little League Ball Park from 10 30 a m to noon. Bring your bike to be lit up for you.
Nancy Martin and Patrice Koranek of the Moulton 4-H Club won first place blue ribbons at District 14 Food Show in Refugio on April 16. The 4-H theme was Gourmet Foods. Nancy entered Banana Meringue in Senior Bread and Desserts, Patrice entered Busy Day Stew in Junior Main Dish.
Geier Merrem Post 392 held a regular meeting on April 6 with Commander Willie Bartos presiding. Minutes and financial report were approved. Bartos thanked helpers for the Stag Party meal and noted James Bryan on sick call.
The April meeting of the Moulton VFW Post honored Paul Mosier who was elected Commander for the coming year. Jimmie Luksovsky became Sr Vice Commander and Thomas Lala Jr. Vice Commander. Officers include Ad. Haas, Rud. Braeuer, Ernest Chaloupka, Arnold Bohuslav, Cecil Castro, George Mayer, and Freddie Hirsch.
The Ladies' Auxiliary to VFW 6971 elected officers for 1977 78 led by President Marcella Chaloupka at a Sunday meeting. Other officers include Josie Lee Albrecht Sr. VP Edith Luksovsky Jr. VP Anita Fojt treasurer Lexie Boehm Chaplain Evelyn Biehunke and Mary Nell Holub guard with Betty Sharar as 3 year trustee. A cake for installation May 15 marked 50 years of Texas VFW Aux. A new member Mrs. Ivan Hinch joined the Auxiliary.
The 9th Barta Reunion will be held on May 15 1977 at Sulphur Park. The gathering starts at 10 a.m. with dinner at noon. Each family should bring a basket lunch. Notify your families and join relatives rarely seen.
The list names students across grades one through six who made the school honor roll. Names include Mary Fishbeck Maria Wagner John Cinadr Jackie Fishbeck David Macha cek Melissa Klei hege Paul Kresta Sherri Pav licek Ernie Wenske Eustacia Klei hege Beverly Roznovsky and Joan Jasek.
James T Jimmy Few of 125 Cherrylane Drive Greenville DC 29611 states he left unpaid obligations when leaving Moulton in 1955 and requests immediate written communication to settle them.
Pilat's Super Market in Moulton marks 25 years in groceries with special values this weekend. Prizes will be awarded Saturday at 3 PM after shopping, with a big page ad detailing many food bargains and a prize list.
Fisbeck Grocery will close every Sunday beginning May 1, 1977. The store will remain open six days a week, Monday through Saturday, from 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
A bake sale will be held at the Bank Corner on May 7 at 9 a.m. Kolaches cakes pies and bread will be sold.
The Moulton FFA Chapter will host a Parent-Son Banquet on May 4 at 7 p m in the Catholic Gym to honor outstanding FFA members parents of FFA members and Stock Show buyers A catered BBQ meal will precede a program featuring Mike Mooney State FFA Vice President and guest speaker An awards segment will include a Star Greenhand and Star Chapter Farmer and Certificates of Merits for members with notable service This caps a successful year for the chapter.
Roberta Maresh slipped on wet grounds at school last week Wednesday morning and fractured her ankle. Her parents Mr. and Mrs. Willie E. Maresh took her to a clinic for treatment and she is now hobbling but stable and doing fine.
The 1492 charity drive for the Deaf in Texas ends soon with a goal of 150000 dollars. Dan Kozelsky asks all money and receipts be turned in this week after Mass at St. Joseph's. Each member should donate at least 5 dollars with gifts totaling 10000, 1492, and 100 dollars denominations.
The notice warns property owners that the final day to assess for the 1977 school tax is April 29, 1977. Lexie Etlinger serves as Tax Assessor-Collector.
Volunteers and residents of Shay Oak honor Mrs. Erna Raab for 100 hours of faithful service. She wears a coral smock and embodies unselfish community concern as part of the home’s activity program.
On April 15 1977 the District 39B UIL meet at Blinn College Brenham saw Moulton Elementary Division take first with 145 points. Teams listed include Fifth Sixth Grade Oral Reading coached by Kenneth Fishbeck Fifth Sixth Grade Spelling coached by Kathy Fishbeck Fifth Sixth Grade Number Sense coached by Georgia Meyer Story Telling coached by Charlene Simper Eleanor Dennis and others with multiple players named and alternates.
The Guadalupe Valley Water Utilities District Association met in Moulton hosted by the City Waterworks Dept. Guest speaker was Mr. Bob Bachler of Austin on safety practices in water and wastewater utilities. The gathering drew 86 members and 15 guests.
On Friday April 15 Moulton ISD took two busloads of students and teachers to the District Meet for Literary events at Blinn College Brenham. Nine districts entered elementary and high school divisions. Moulton Elementary won first place with 145 points and Moulton High School finished third.
The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo thanks Farmers & Merchants State Bank of Moulton Texas for major support enabling youth and the livestock industry to benefit from revenues, interest and information generated by the event.
Mrs Matilda Muehlstein aged 71 died in a Victoria nursing home on April 25 1977 at 355 am Funeral services were conducted at 2 pm Wednesday at St Joseph Catholic Church in Moulton with Rev Robert Schmidt officiating Obituary notes city paper and page reference included.
Mrs William Breitschopf 78 died April 20 1977 at Lavaca Medical Center Hallettsville Texas. Body lay in state at Smith Funeral Home then moved to St Joseph Catholic Church for 3 pm Mass officiated by Father Robert Schmidt. Rosary recited Thursday. Interment in St Joseph Catholic Cemetery Moulton. Miss Emma Wenske and William Breitschopf married November 27 1917 at St Joseph Church. Born Lavaca County near Shiner November 4 1898.
A special Chamber of Commerce meeting will be held at Alley Bar-B-Que Wednesday night May 4 starting at 8 pm. Officers and directors will be elected and committees formed for the Jamboree. Open meeting. refreshments and door prizes. Your opinion is needed.
Moulton VFW Post 6971 urges all residents to display the American flag on Sunday May 1st in observance of Loyalty Day a day devoted to reaffirming loyalty to the United States and recognizing the heritage of American freedom.
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