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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1976
Page
1
A city bus for senior citizens five years old and over operates every Friday from 9 AM to 4 PM. It can be used for shopping visits or attending meetings. Call Mrs Lisette Faltisek at 596-4981 for details.
The Moulton Ind School District held its regular meeting on August 11 with President Daniel Jasek and six other members present. Officials approved July financials, adopted a new free lunch schedule, and previewed the 1976-77 budget. A special meeting was set for August 25 to hear and adopt the new budget.
All Pageant Committee members are asked to attend a final session on Thursday evening August 19 at 8 00 p m in the south transept of Zion Lutheran Church. Mrs Henry Helweg treasurer will present the financial report with slides showing some episodes of the pageant.
Government explains free vaccination to all Americans through state and local sites and private physicians. Adverse reactions include fever, arm soreness, and redness, usually within 48 hours. People over 65, diabetics, and those with chronic heart, kidney, or lung diseases are prioritized. pregnant women and children have guidance on eligibility.
Lavaca County reports six confirmed screwworm cases in 1976 with three in the past two weeks near Hallettsville and Yoakum. Outbreak now touches 143 Texas counties as August to November are peak months. Producers urged to vaccinate, sample worms, and comply with new interstate shipment rules requiring inspection and dipping or spraying.
John Henry Young, 40, was bound with nylon rope and hung from a roadside sign after refusing to buy two hitchhikers a drink. Tyronza Police Chief Chester Ford freed him after about 20 minutes as traffic passed. He sustained neck injuries and mild roughed up, condition listed as satisfactory.
A 1950 Chevrolet pickup driven by Charles Filipp of Moulton sustained rear damage when struck by a 1973 Chevrolet driven by Joseph Patek of Shiner. Both vehicles were traveling south on Highway 95 and sustained moderate damage to both units.
A large crowd is expected for the Moulton American Legion Picnic at the Legion Hall on Sunday August 22. Proceeds will support the new Moulton Medical Clinic with half of net profits going to the project. events include a beef stew and fried chicken dinner at 11:00 a.m. meat tickets cost 2.00 for adults and 1.25 for children under 12, an antiques auction at 3:00 p.m., games, and a free dance with Pokluda Brosch Band after 4:00 p.m.
Aug 4 meeting presided by Commander Willie Bartos approved financial report. discussed installing a sink in the stew room and ordering 100 new chairs. Officers and picnic chairmen met Aug 10. cleanup day set for 1 30 on Aug 21. Willie Bartos drew Kitty. next meeting Sept 1. Mat Jasek reported on Boys State trip in Austin.
Daniel Bevan, a Houston resident formerly of Houlton, underwent major surgery at Northwest Memorial Hospital in Houston on July 26. He moved from the critical care unit on August 8 and remains in serious condition. Emma Hirsch of Shady Oak Nursing Home is a patient at Shiner Hospital after being taken there Saturday. Gladys Cinadr is receiving treatment at Shiner Hospital since August 6 and is improving. Woodrow Joost has been a patient at Shiner Hospital since Monday afternoon after transport by Moulton ambulance. Mr and Mrs Edward Bevan of San Antonio spent the weekend of August 7 visiting Brenham.
The Board of Trustees of the Moulton Ind School Dist will hold a special board meeting in the administration office at 8 00 P M on August 25 for a budget hearing and the adoption of a school budget for the 1976 77 school year. Any interested party may attend this meeting.
Shady Oak News reports an August 22 party at the Nursing Home starting at 8pm honoring residents Mrs. Terezie Brom Mrs. Suzanna Butschek Miss Annie Chaloupka Miss Albina Spacek and Mr. Lawrence Boehm Father Schmidt returns for Communion Service on August 6 Rev John Hanacek and Rev Brian Wallace officiated in his absence A raffle quilt was won by Mrs Alfons Stang at the Town and Country Jamboree on July 25 Residents enjoyed peach ice cream from the Activity Department Relatives and friends are invited to join bingo on Mondays and Thursdays at 2 pm and craft activities on Thursday afternoons.
The Gonzalez livestock market, livestock report notes active hog trading with prices up 1.00 to 1.50 over last week. Cattle categories varied: steer calves 1.00 to 1.50 higher, heifer and fat butcher calves steady, Packers 1.00 to 1.50 cheaper, bulls and cows mixed, and cow and calf pairs selling well though offerings were light. Hog tops ranged 42.50 to 43.80 for No 1, with other grades lower, reflecting an overall brisk market and varied demand.
Application forms will be given to students for all families.
Gerald Freytag son of Mr and Mrs Daniel R Freytag Route 1 Flatonia is at the Army ROTC advanced camp at Ft. Riley Kansas for six weeks Cadet Freytag a University of Texas Austin student and Flatonia High School 1973 graduate joins more than 48000 cadets nationwide in ROTC training during summer between junior and senior years graduating seniors may receive Army commissions after camp.
A Schulenburg woman paid a fine and seven days in jail suspended. She must repay 262.50 to the State Department of Public Welfare after fraudulently applying for food stamps and Aid to Families with Dependent Children. Investigations were by the Department of Public Welfare with complaints from Don Clark and Leon Tennert Jr. The case was prosecuted by County Attorney Dan R. Beck in Fritz Lobpries Court. A La Grange woman paid a fine and seven days in jail suspended, with restitution of 216.00 to the welfare department after similar acts. Ruby Pechal filed the complaints. Beck prosecuted.
Mr and Mrs Carl Cooper and children Lori and Shane of Houston escaped the Big Thompson Canyon flood after a harrowing trek through hail rain and darkness. They were among about 25 saved while friends and family in Houston and Flatonia await news. The disaster killed many and destroyed a motel and vehicles.
A class leading to a high school diploma will be offered at Moulton High School this fall if at least 12 sign up. Open to anyone without a diploma, sessions will be once a week at night with date to be determined. Call R. L. Orsak at 596-4691 or 596-4906 to enroll.
Mr and Mrs Joe Machalec and family from here along with Mr and Mrs Rudy Patek and children of Houston Mr and Mrs Alvin Machalec and children of Corpus Christi and Mr and Mrs Joseph Machalec and children of Yoakum returned last week See TRIP Page 2 Col 6
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