Father Joseph Kopp Council Installs Officers
Father Joseph Kopp Council No. 3244 in Moulton held an installation of officers for the new fraternal year on Friday night July 15. District Deputy Henry Pavliska from Hallettsville led the ceremony installing Grand Knight Gene Hinch and the other officers: Deputy Grand Knight Ervin Patek Recording Secretary Edwin Gaertner Chancellor Dan Kozelsky Treasurer Jim Kubicek Jr Advocate Thomas Hoyer Warden Rodney Petrek Inner Guard Mark Lee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father Joseph Kopp
Moulton
Henry Pavliska
Hallettsville
Pavliska
Gene Hinch
Ervin Patek
Ing
Edwin Gaertner
Dan Kozelsky
Jim Kubicek Jr
Thomas Hoyer
Rodney Petrek
Mark
Longtime K of C official Willie Novosad honored in Moulton
Willies Novosad a charter member of Father Joseph Kopp Council 3244 Moulton and long time Financial Secretary was honored on retirement after 19 years. A Yoakum native joining in 1943 he also helped form Council 3081 in Shiner and served as Grand Knight of 3244 from 1949 to 1951. He held civic roles including mayor and school board member and received a gold pocket watch and a gubernatorial proclamation for meritorious service.
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Willie Novosad
Joseph Kopp
Moulton
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Brother Novosad
Knights of Columbus
Yoakum
Texas
Novosad
Msgr. Netardus Council
Shiner
Yoakum Assembly
Mayer Boy Improves After Gunshot Wound
Mike Mayer 16 of Moulton is reported improving after a 2 00 a m July 16 gunshot wound to an upper lung. He was taken to Shiner Hospital then transferred to a Victoria hospital. The alleged shooter is John Allen Barfield 16 of Houston and Moulton with a .22 rifle. Lavaca County Deputies continue investigation with Juvenile Court action possible.
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Michael Mayer
Moulton
Young Mayer
Shiner Hospital
Victoria Hospital
Mayer
Justice of the Peace
George Mayer
John Allen Barfield
Houston
Lavaca Co. Sheriff's Dept
Moulton Young Homemakers Meet July 1977 Session
Moulton Chapter of Young Homemakers met July 20 1977 at 7 30 p m in the Homemaking Cottage. Program featured driving safety films by Danis Whit mire driving education instructor at Flatonia High. Officer slate elected for next year Kathleen Hein rich president Gloria Jasek vice president Elsie Orsak secretary Shirley Schoenfeld treasurer See H M A K E R S P 4 C 3.
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Moulton
Young Homemakers
Carolyn Whitmire
Danis Whitmire
Flatonia High
Cindy Petrek
Marilyn Thibodeaux
Kathleen Heinrich
Gloria Jasek
Elsie Orsak
Shirley Schoenfeld
Schacherl Family Reunion Notice
The annual Schacherl Reunion will be held on August 7 1977 at the St. Joseph Parish Hall in Moulton Texas at 10 a.m. Please attend and bring your guest.
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St. Joseph Parish Hall
Moulton
Texas
Moultonites Win State and National Honors in Arts
Five residents of Moulton and area were winners in a Catholic Daughters contest themed Discovery. Jeanene Holub won state poster first. Rose Nieto took state poetry third. Carrie Okruhlik earned state firsts in essay art and song and national song first place. art second. essay third. Helen Matus and her mother won state honors in essays with Mrs. Matus as judge. Helen also placed state second in poetry and works as Communications Director for the Federal Intermediate Credit Bank of Houston. Substantial cash prizes were awarded locally, statewide, and nationally.
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Moulton
Jeanene Holub
Jimmy Holub
Rose Nieto
Fred Nieto
Moulton High School
Carrie Okruhlik
Bank of Houston
Discovery
Catholic Daughters of America
Joseph Kopp
Local Patients Return Home From Shiner Hospital
Mrs. John Perrard returned home July 13 after a ten day stay at Shiner Hospital and is doing fine. Mrs. Della Joost released July 15 from Shiner Hospital is recuperating at the home of her sister in Yoakum and is up and about. Mrs. Hubert Wenske returned home July 20 from Shiner Hospital after major surgery and is up and doing well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Perrard
Shiner Hospital
Della Joost
Frank Cloudy
Yoakum
Della
Hubert Wenske
Mrs. E Henrichs Sr Funeral Services Held
Mrs. Emil Henrichs of Moulton died July 24, 1977 after a heart attack. Funeral services were held July 28 at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Burial followed at Moulton City Cemetery. Pallbearers included Michael Moeller and Roland Henrichs. Rosaries were recited the prior evening at Smith Funeral Home. She was 74.
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Emil Henrichs
Moulton
St. Joseph Catholic Church
Henry Psencik
Moulton City
Michael Moeller
Roland Henrichs
Ronnie Kubenka
Johnnie Hoffer
Kenneth Cretors
Larry Botard
Dennis Fishbeck
Psencik
Correction to Chili Auction Purchase Attribution
A correction notes that Ray's Auto and Leroy's Plumbing of Moulton bought chili at last week's auction for 55.00 dollars, not Larry's Plumbing as previously reported. The corrected buyer names clarify the transaction and amount.
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Ray
Auto
Leroy
Moulton
Larry
Moulton L L All Star Players Named for 1977
The 1977 Moulton L L All-Star roster includes Michael Darilek Daryl Fojtik Daryl Dirk Simper Russell Maresh Jerry Maresh and Greg Black. Coaches Glenn Rasberry and Nick Farek head the selections with additional players listed.
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Keith Mica
Daryl Fojtik
Greg Black
Daryl
Dirk) Simper
Mark Todd
Jerry Maresh
Michael Alvarado
Russell Maresh
Mike Todd
Jeffrey Steinhauser
David Novak
Glenn Rasberry
James Zapalac
Lyn
Don Charles
Michael Darilek
David Zapalac
Leon Gordon
Nick Farek
Moulton
Bochat Family Moves to Moulton New Residents
Mr and Mrs Sidney Bochat, formerly of Victoria, relocate to Moulton with four children. They purchased the former Hoyer rent house in the north part of town. Sidney will work as an agent with Biehunko Insurance. he previously served as an insurance adjuster with G A B in Victoria and has 15 years of experience in Moulton and nearby areas. He joined G A B in 1961 after two years in the U S Army in Germany and earned Senior Insurance Adjuster status along with training from IIA and schools in New York, Pennsylvania and Denver. He is a lifelong Victoria resident, a St Josephs High School and Victoria College alumnus, and active in Our Lady of Lourdes Church and local service groups. Mrs Bochat is a native of...
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Sidney Bochat
Victoria
Moulton
Bochats
Tommy Hoyer
Town
Bochat
Biehunko Insurance Agency
G.A.B
U.S. Army
Germany
S.I
Seifert Infant Rites Held July 26
Graveside services were held Tuesday at 2 p.m. for Melissa Seifert infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Larry Seifert. Rev. Anthony Matula officiated with burial in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery. she died shortly after birth July 25 at Holmes Community Hospital in Gonzales. Survived by parents, grandparents Frank Branecky and Elo Seifert of Flatonia, Mary Koudelka, Mary Branecky, Olga Brom, and other relatives.
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Melissa Seifert
Larry Seifert
Anthony Matula
Fiatonia
St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery
Little Melissa
Holmes Community Hospital
Gonzales
Frank Branecky
Flatonia
Elo Seifert
Mary Koudelka
Shiner
Mary Branecky
Hallettsville
Olga Brom
Moulton
Reducing Local School Taxes After State Finance Bill
The State Legislature passed the House version of the School Finance Bill expanding state funding. Local districts will see higher state shares of the Minimum Foundation Program and no longer must raise all local funds. Figures show Hallettsville Moulton Shiner tax shifts in Lavaca County.
School Begins Aug 25 Here
The Moulton school board met in special session on July 26 to amend the 1977 78 calendar. Students report to school Thursday, August 25 with in service for teachers starting Monday, August 22. Buses run and cafeterias serve lunches beginning August 25.
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Moulton
Machart Reunion Set for New Taiton Hall
The Machart family reunion will be held Sunday August 7 1977 at New Taiton Hall New Taiton Texas. Families are asked to notify their children and bring a basket lunch for the event.
Young Homemakers Install Officers This Week
The Young Homemakers will install officers on Wednesday August 17 at 7 30 p m at Kloesels Steak House. A meal will be served to members and husbands. Officers will be installed and awards presented. Attendees must call Cindy Petrek before August 12.
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Kloesel’s
Cindy Petrek
State Circle of Columbian Squires Organizing Here
The Texas Squires will meet this weekend in St. Joseph's Rectory to plan for the coming year. Leaders include James Stryk, Ray Neumann Jr, and Rev. Robert Schmidt, with officers Melvin Glaver Jerry Heaton Donald Botard Joel Resendez Ricky Ortiz and Joseph Verastegui. Mass Saturday at 7 30 pm with local Squires urged to join. Final meetings Sunday morning marking the third year of the state Organizational Meeting.
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Texas State Circle of
Columbian Squires
St. Joseph's
James Stryk
Squire
Pearland
Ray Neumann, Jr
San Antonio
Prior
Robert Schmidt
Moulton
Melvin Glaver
West Texas City
Jerry Heaton
Irving
Donald W. Botard
Schertz
Joel Resendez
San Benito
Ricky Ortiz
Houston
Joseph Verastegui
Robstown
Squires
Flatonia Livestock Market Report Shows Steady Demand
Cattle and calves sold fully steady and active, with butcher calves 50c higher and cow and calf pairs in fair demand. Butcher hogs trended $1.00 to $1.50 lower from last week. Prices listed for Good to Choice calves and steers with ranges across grades. See Page 2 for full report.
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Lee
Gene Hruck
Willie Steinocher
K. of C. Financial Secretary
Mike Mayer
Moulton Young Homemakers
Margaret Martin
H.makers
Schacherl
Moultonites
Cos
Annie Laurie Matus
State College
Helen Matus
Rose Meto
E. Henrichs, SR
Moulton L.L
Mrs
The
Victoria Claims Mens Association
Lavaca County
Machart
New Taiton Hall
New Taiton
State Circle OF
Flatonia Livestock Market Report
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