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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1976
Page
1
Janak Nursery on Hwy 90 A between Hallettsville and Shiner donated a live oak tree and planted it at the Moulton Medical Clinic site recently.
A log from a July 1933 trip describes four Moulton women traveling 3006 miles to the Century of Progress in a black Ford Victoria. It lists fuel costs from 14 to 19 cents per gallon, oil at 25 to 30 cents a quart, lodging from 2 to 3.50 dollars, and tolls across Arkansas Missouri and Iowa. Total trip cost was three dollars for tolls, with additional items including a 3.35 dollar stop for six gallons of gas and oil plus a grease job. The group includes Mrs. W K Richter Anita Evelyn Durwood Bradley Esther Wiedemann, the car owner and chauffeur.
The University of Texas at Austin named 319 students to the College of Pharmacy honor roll for the 1976 spring semester. Honor roll students must maintain at least a B average for 12 semester hours. Included is Curtis Eugene Haase of Moulton.
Mr. and Mrs. D Ammermann return from a four week journey to Germany Holland and Austria. They flew Houston to Frankfurt then Bre men and toured Bavarian countryside and visited two of Mr Ammermanns sisters and their families plus Mrs Ammermanns siblings. They also enjoyed a ten day bus tour through Bavaria and Austria. They previously visited Germany four years ago.
A GED class will be offered at Moulton High School this fall if at least 12 enroll. The course runs once weekly at night for those without a diploma. For enrollment call R L Orsak at 596 4691 or 596 4906 as soon as possible.
Mark Kolar son of Mr and Mrs James Kolar earned a Bachelor of Business Degree in Marketing from Texas A M University. Commencement was May 8 at G Rollie White Coliseum with Fred C Weyand Chief of Staff US Army delivering the address. A barbecue followed on May 9 at the Kolar family Lake House in Somerville with twenty two friends and classmates attending.
Mr. and Mrs. Willie Ed Maresh and Miss Bernadine Marek returned from a four day visit to San Francisco California. They toured landmarks including the Golden Gate Bridge Oakland Bay Bridge Fisherman’s Wharf Chinatown Cait Tower and Lombard Street. They saw Alcatraz from shore but missed the ferry while Rodney Maresh serves in the U S Navy at Moffett Field.
The Moulton School District begins classes on Thursday August 19 at 8 05 A M Lunch prices are K S 45c and 7 12 grade 50c Kindergarten riders use the regular morning bus and are dismissed at noon with town pickups. Primary grades 1 3 dismiss at 230 P M others at 330 P M In service days run August 16 17 18 and a new faculty lineup includes Kenneth Fishbeck elementary principal Kathy Fishbeck Elaine Simper Charlene Simper Eleanor Dennis Georgia Meyer Ben Darilek Cecilia Maresh Joyce Branyon Bernadette Kresta Elsie Orsak R L Orsak Rachael Caballero Marjorie Hoyer Sybil Pustejovsky Kenneth Black Val Hinze Annie L Matus Alan Zahradnick Margaret Martin Robert Janota Billy Branyon Sammie Koudelka Albina Bohuslav Shirley Mikes Novice Barta Sheri Koudelka and Thomas H Hoyer the superintendent.
The Annual Town and Country Jamboree sponsored by the Moulton Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture expresses gratitude to concession helpers Beer Garden staff chicken dinner crew Queen and Little Miss contest organizers bicycle races Beard Growing contest Beer Drinking contest Music Talent contest Noodle Soup Cook-off bingo stand volunteers Ladies Auxiliary VFW and participants in the Children's Parade and Grand Parade. City Mayor Council and city employees receive commendation for support.
A teenager was arrested by Constable Joe Nieto on a disorderly conduct charge. He appeared before Justice of the Peace George Mayor's Court and was fined 15.00 dollars.
The 7th Giesber Reunion will meet at the American Legion Hall in Moulton on Sunday August 15. Each family should bring a basket lunch. Coffee tea and ice will be provided.
Moulton VFW Post 6971 met July 28 at the VFW Hall with Commander Castro presiding. Guests included Al Schaffner Wilfred Peters and Milton Haase. Dues rise $1 after Sept 1 1976. A membership drive barbecue is set for Aug 8 at noon.
The Eagle correction notes that last week's obituary for Mrs. Victor Helia Fehrenkamp Sr. incorrectly listed pallbearer William Novo sad. The correct pallbearer is William Miculka.
A teenager entered the Lillie Meiserschlaeger home on Hi way 95 Sunday morning and took 109 dollars. The youth was arrested by Constable Joe Nieto, charged with burglary, and placed in guardian custody after the money was recovered and returned.
The City Council enacted an ordinance requiring property owners to keep their property clean to protect health and reduce fire risk. Owners may clean themselves or the City may clean and bill the owner. unpaid costs may be assessed against the property. A copy is available at City Hall.
Danbury resident Jim Wagner age 73 dies at John Sealy Hospital Galveston after five days confinement Born March 8 1903 in Gonzales County he was a son of Charles Wagner and Maria Lieksnovsky He had lived in Moulton and Danbury worked as a mechanic at Anders Garage Dow Chemical employee in Freeport retirement Survived by Albina Wagner wife Danbury three sons three daughters a brother Frank C Wagner Moulton a sister Mrs Mary Tomek Shiner Funeral at St Anthony Catholic Church Danbury burial Danbury Cemetery attended by relatives and friends.
Mrs. Carolyn Shimek is now employed at Bernadette's Beauty Salon in Moulton with the salon closed Mondays. She offers a full line of beauty services including eye taking, manicures, lash and brow dye. She is reachable at 596-4642 or 596-4967.
Mr. Frank Biehunko Jr. came home Thursday July 29 from San Antonio Community Hospital after major surgery on his left leg. He was accompanied by his son L T Biehunko and his wife who had stayed at the hospital. Mrs Henry Butschek returns to Shady Oak Nursing Home after twelve days at Shiner Hospital and is improving. Mrs Anna Okruhlik is back at Shady Oak after five days at Youens Hospital in Weimar with improved condition. Mr Adolph Migl, a Shady Oak resident, is a patient at Youens Hospital in Weimar after being taken there last week Tuesday.
Rev. and Mrs. Edmund G. Krueger spent time with cousins in Seguin with Otto Templin and Robt. Ogden and Elsie Buerger, in Kyle with Mrs. W. C. Schmeltekopf, and in Austin with E. B. Templin. It was his first Moulton visit since 1924 when he was a young man, noting the town has “built up.”
Moulton and Lavaca County initiate a community program to prevent a swine flu outbreak. Ben Rother and Dorothy Rother lead the Public Relations and Promotion Committee with local doctors and nurses supervising mass vaccine shots. A slide show and a film event are planned at Shady Oak Nursing Home on Friday August 6 with Richard Kresta coordinating local efforts.
The market was fairly active with steady to higher prices on many stocker and feeder calves and yearlings. Packer cows and bulls sold steady to up 50c to $1 higher, hogs were active about $1 cheaper than last week, and cow calf pairs sold well when available.
New students in grades 7 to 12 may register at the High School Principal's office on August 10 or 11 from 9:00 to 12:00.
Robert Kerr killed a coral snake on the road at the Farmer's Co-op Gin Mill in town after spotting it. He stepped on the snake and severed its head with a pocketknife. Public urged to exercise extreme caution around these venomous reptiles.
The St Michael's Harvest Feast at Veterans Memorial Hall Weimar begins at 11 a.m. with fried chicken dressing and stew, adults $2 and children under 12 $1.25. plates to go $2. An auction at 1:30 p.m. features music by Jimmie Brosch and the Happy Country Boys. Beer garden kiddie rides and evening dance by Wild Fire.
Mrs. John Migl aged 91 died at 6 15 p m Sunday in Renger Memorial Hospital Hallettsville. Born February 24 1885 in Rakov V Tabora Czechoslovakia she came to America November 9 1909 and married John Migl November 11 1911 at St Marys Catholic. She resided with her son George Migl and wife at Praha. Funeral arrangements noted.
Mrs Annie Smolik and Mr Albert Pustejovsky celebrated their birthdays at Shady Oak Nursing Home. Pictured above.
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