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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1976
Page
1
Secretary of State Mark White announces a statewide drive for the fall Presidential election. A pilot added about 400000 voters. the new law makes registration easier with a postcard. Registration deadline is October. applications available via county tax assessors and a toll free number 1 800 292 9602.
The Gonzales market showed steady demand on good calves and yearlings, with hog prices 1.00 to 1.50 higher than last week. New Moulton residents Mr and Mrs Jack Boykin moved from Bay City to Higgins residence in west Moulton.
Due to prolonged drought the danger of grass fires remains high. Citizens are urged to take extreme precautions when burning trash or disposing of cigarettes. It is easier to prevent a fire than to fight one. Fire Chief Willie Hoepfl notes appreciation for public effort.
The Pageant Committee met at Zion Lutheran Hall on Aug 19. Slides of the pageant were shown with projector remarks by Pastor Julius F Holm. Treasurer Mrs Henry E Helweg reported receipts of 260 dollars and expenses of 124.52 leaving 135.48. Funds will fund a complete slide set with narration for future public showings.
Lavaca County received 216157.00 in Federal Revenue Sharing funds for 1975-76. The 1976 termination will be followed by two more half-year checks. A House bill aims to extend funding through 1977 with guidelines. Expenditures funded jail modernization, public safety, roads, and equipment without raising taxes.
The committee met last Tuesday night to plan steps toward securing a physician for the Moulton Medical Clinic. Letters are being sent to Texas and some out of state medical schools, with contact details for committee members Edwin Darilek Bob Olle Thomas Hoyer R L Orsak and Ann Hrncir for suggestions.
Two grass fires were reported this month with minimal damage thanks to quick firemen responses. On August 2 at noon a blaze started at the railroad and spread to the August Heyer pasture about 2 1/2 miles north of Moulton. On August 18 at 1 30 p.m. another fire began at People's Choice in the east part of town from trash burning.
The American Legion Picnic drew a large crowd and was deemed a success. One half of the net proceeds will aid the Moulton Medical Clinic. Cash prizes went to Jacob Tousek Jr of Moulton $100 Joe C Petrek of Moulton $50 Clarence Raab of Moulton $25 Tim Few of Moulton $15 Mrs Adolph Heiman of Moravia $10.
The Muskas announce the three day grand opening of Don's Bohemian Barn an antique shop on Highway 77 north in the former Brier home Hallettsville opening August 27 28 29 from 9 00 am to 6 00 pm. Free door prizes coffee and kolaches will be offered with souvenirs to join in the event.
Residents urged by Moulton Butane Gas Co to drop off gas heaters for cleaning before September 15. Cooperation requested from all owners.
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The Texas Department of Health Resources sponsors a free immunization clinic in Hallettsville on September 1 1976 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the County Courthouse. DTP polio measles mumps rubella vaccines administered to infants to school children, and tetanus diphtheria for adults. Records issued and questions answered by Miss Sandra Swackhamer RN assisted by Henrietta Edwards and Rebecca Guajardo.
The St Josephs Catholic Church All Day Picnic will be at the V F W Hall in Moulton on Sunday September 12. Dinner starts 11:00 a.m. with afternoon and evening entertainment. The Velvets provide the 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. dance. An Auction Sale at 2:00 p.m. features antiques quilts livestock and more including a 3 year old registered Half French Charolais Bull donated by Dr James Baros and bought by the parish for 1500. Rev Robert Schmidt invites all to attend.
Woodrow Joost is released from Shiner Hospital after a weeklong injury recovery and is about and well. Anna Krueger at Shady Oak Nursing Home is undergoing treatment at Shiner Hospital after a Sunday transfer. Frank Hanacek was taken to Youens Hospital in Weimar on August 20 by Moulton Ambulance. Aug W Krause couple returned to South Laguna California on August 3 after six weeks in Houston for Mrs Krause surgery at M D Anderson. Adolph Morisak underwent knee surgery August 18 at Audie L Murphy VA Hospital San Antonio and is recovering. recipients may send greetings to his room address.
The St. Joseph Parish of Yoakum hosts its annual festival on church grounds this Sunday. Dinner starts at 11:00 A.M. with barbecued beef stew beans slaw pickles onions tea and kolaches. tickets are 2.50 for adults and 1.50 for children under 12. Hamburgers drinks tamales and tacos available. Entertainment includes games auction country store plant booth prizes and music for all ages.
A course leading to a high school diploma or GED will be offered this fall at Moulton High School if at least 12 sign up. Eligibility includes anyone without a diploma, with weekly evening sessions. Call R. L. Orsak at 596-4691 or 596-4906 for details.
Sts. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in Shiner will host a Labor Day picnic at Legion Park on September 5 1976 with meals from 10 30 a.m. and 5 p.m. admission two 50 for adults and 1 50 for children under 11. A country auction starts at 2 p.m. featuring quilts livestock antiques and more with all items donated. A 2 p.m. dance and midnight close up the day with four bands and an indoor beer garden. Proceeds benefit the church St Ludmila Academy and St Paul High School. Dennis Mraz is picnic chairman.
The 1976-77 school year begins with teacher in service on August 16 17 and 18. Students report on August 19 for the first day. Total enrollment rises by 15 to 317 students in grades K through 12.
The regular monthly meeting of the Moulton Farm Bureau will be held Thursday August 26 at 8 p.m. at Sulphur Park.
A Sunday afternoon gathering at Shady Oak Nursing Home honored August birthday celebrants. A lunch of kola ches provided by the C D A and other goodies from relatives and the Home accompanied the event hosted by Mrs. Marcella Chaloupka and Mrs. Elenora Wag ner.
In Manifest Louisiana a father Carey Coates and his two sons John 12 and Bobby 13 fell into a water well. Bobby dumped gasoline to drive off ants and all three were overcome by fumes. A deputy failed to reach them. a state policeman with an oxygen tank rescued the trio after nearly two hours. They were taken to Pineville hospital in stable condition.
Attendees included Mrs. Hertha Vyoral of here and Mrs. Milton Behlen of Weimar for Edwin Vancura of Houston who died at 46 from an apparent heart attack. Funeral was held at United Dr. Luther Church in Shiner last week Wednesday. Interment followed in SPJST Cemetery.
Weekly menu lists daily meals for Moulton School cafeteria from Monday to Friday. Items include picnic stew and peanut butter cookies on Monday, pizza and brownie on Tuesday, enchiladas, plain rice and salad on Wednesday, fried chicken and spiced beets on Thursday, and hamburgers with tater tots and coconut pie on Friday. Milk and orange juice accompany meals.
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