Alton Starke Dies In Fiery One Car Crash Near Columbus
Alton Starke 28 of Yoakum and formerly of Moulton died in a fiery single car crash 4.3 miles south of Columbus on FM Road 102 around 2 15 a m Tuesday. Stephen Fisbeck 41 of Moulton was seriously injured when the 1973 Ford Grand Torino left the road struck a bridge railing and burst into flames. Fisbeck, co owner of Fisbeck Auto Supply, was thrown clear and treated for rib fractures and a fractured pelvis at Eagle Lake Community Hospital. Starke leased the car from Voskamp Motors of Hallettsville the day before. Funeral services were held at Zion Lutheran Church in Moulton with burial in Moulton City Cemetery. Surviving are his parents.
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Alton Starke
Yoakum
Moulton
Columbus
Stephen Fisbeck
Koouney Green
lLagle Lake
Starke
Fisbeck
Fisbeck Auto Supply
Eagle Lake
Green
A. D. Voskamp
Voskamp Motors
Hallettsville
Ford
Ladies Aid Bazaar Scheduled in Moulton Oct 6
The Ladies Aid sponsors a bazaar at the Lutheran Parish Hall in Moulton on October 6. Public patronage is requested and appreciated.
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Ladies Aid
The
Moulton
Grass fire warning urged by local fire chief
Fire Chief Willie Hoepfl reminds the public to prevent grass fires. He stresses extreme dry conditions and urges careful burning, fully extinguishing any fires and never leaving them unattended. Local firemen ask for public help on windy days.
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Willie Hoepfl
Waso
Hoepfl
Catholic Church Picnic Set At Moulton Sept 9
Rev Robert Schmidt and St Joseph s Church invite all to an all day picnic at Moulton VFW Hall on Sunday September 9. Dinner 11 00 am to ? menu includes stew chicken and trimmings. Adult tickets 2 00 children 1 00. Hamburger stand open all afternoon. Country Auction afternoon highlight. Chas Tousek orchestra daytime music Velvets dance starting 7 00.
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Robert Schmidt
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Moulton
Sheriff’s Weekly Report Details Weldon County Deputies Activities
Sheriff Hilmer Woytek reports a busy week with patrols, ambulance dispatches to Hallettsville and Weimar, prison duties, funeral assistance, and assisting Gonzales County on two marijuana possession suspects. Deputies logged DWI and DWLS cases, investigated burglary, cattle fences, and property reports, and coordinated with city officers, game warden, and state agencies. They also checked up on running dogs, found down traffic signs, posted notices, served subpoenas, and handled prisoner transport and releases.
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Ville
Gonzales Co
Gonzales County
Speaks Area
Ers
Yoakum
Vietin
Ezzell
Southwestern Bell Announces Long Distance Rate Adjustments
Southwestern Bell plans intrastate long distance rate increases in Texas effective September 24, expecting after tax revenue gains below 12 million dollars. One Plus calls remain cheaper than many states, while three minute intrastate calls rise slightly. Gravitt cites inflation and higher costs for wages and taxes as justification.
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Southwestern Bell
Dallas
Southwestern Bell Today
Texas
T. O. Gravitt
Gravitt
Houston
San Antonio
Waco
Honor Graduate Helen Matus Earns BS at Southwest Texas State
Miss Helen Marie Matus daughter of Mr and Mrs Jerry Matus of Moulton received a Bachelor of Science from Southwest Texas State University San Marcos on August 18 at 10 30 am She was among 14 graduates with honors Attending were her parents and relatives from Moulton and Mrs L L Matus of Shiner Texas
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Helen Marie Matus
Jerry Matus
Moulton
Southwest Texas State University
San Marcos
Matus
Moulton High
Kenneth Fishbeck
Bobby
Jackie
Mary
L. L. Matus
Shiner
Texas
Mike Biehunko Returns After Vacation Visit
Mike Biehunko came back to Victoria after spending a week with his parents Mr. and Mrs. L. T. Biehunko and friends.
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Mike Biehunko
Victoria
Mrs. L. T. Biehunko
Fire Department Quells Ditchline Pole Fire Near Moulton
The Moulton Fire Department answered a call Saturday evening about three miles east of Moulton on a county road. Cut cane poles along the ditch caught fire but were quickly extinguished and did not spread to adjoining pastures.
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Moulton
Local Legion Picnic Winners Announced
Prize winners at the American Legion Picnic held here Sunday included George Technik of Shiner $75 Lenert Heiman of Shiner $50 Hugo Geisbers of Fredericksburg $25 Larry Seifert of Moulton $15 and Stephen and Michael Berckenhoff of Houston $10. The quilt donated by the Jr Legion Auxiliary was won by Donald Wagner of Moulton.
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American Legion
George Technik
Shiner
Lenert Heiman
Hugo Geisbers
Fredericksburg
Larry Seifert
Moulton
Stephen
Michael Berckenhoff
Houston
Jr. Legion Auxiliary
Donald Wagner
Pohler's Service Sta. In Moulton Under New Management
Pohler's Service Station in Moulton changes hands with Boyce Pohler as new manager. He plans a Sunday opening at 7 30 AM and daily hours from 7 30 AM to 8 00 PM, urging local patronage.
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Pohler
Sta
Moulton
Boyce Pohler
Mrs. Jacob Tousek Sr. Taken to Shiner Hospital
Mrs. Jacob Tousek Sr. was taken to Shiner Hospital by the Moulton Ambulance Friday morning. She is reported to be progressing slowly.
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Jacob Tousek Sr
Shiner Hospital
Moulton
Livestock Market Report From Gonzales and Filatonia barns
The weekly livestock sale showed active trade across stocker calves and yearlings. Prices ranged for buyers from butcher calves 48 to 55 dollars, stocker calves 50 to 89, bulls 35 to 53, cows 25 to 45, cows and calves 400 to 550, and hogs top at 53.60 with sows 42.50 to 48.00.
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Gonzales and
Filatonia Livestock Commission
Louis Schacherl Reunion Set for Sept 3 at Legion Hall
The first Louis Schacherl reunion will be held September 3 at the American Legion Hall in Moulton starting at 10 a.m. Each family should bring a basket lunch.
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Louis Schacherl
American Legion Hall
Moulton
Food Stamp Program Discussed For Hallettsville Meeting
Lavaca County grocers and other retailers will gather at 7 00 PM September 10 1973 in the Lavaca County Courthouse Hallettsville to learn about the USDA Food Stamp Program. Attendees may qualify to participate when coupons begin October 1 1973.
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Lavaca County
USDA
Hallettsville
Reagan T. Humphrey
Corpus Christi
Texas State Department of Public Welfare
Food & Nutrition Service
US Department of Agriculture
State Welfare Office
Bernadette Barry Young Graduates From Baylor Univ
Bernadette Barry Young, daughter of Mr and Mrs A P Barry of San Antonio, earned a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics at Baylor University Waco on August 18. She graduated cum laude on a 450 degree commencement with Dean's Distinguished Honor List and Baylor Rodeo Assn.
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Bernadette Barry Young
A. P. Barry
San Antonio
Baylor University
Waco
Young
Wm. Lee Young
Moulton
John
Waco Hall
Mrs. Matilda Krause Dies at 89 in Boerne
Mrs. Matilda Krause of Boerne died Monday August 20 at Comfort Hospital at age 89 years 8 months 16 days. Born December 4 1884 in Oldenburg Germany she immigrated with her family to Texas later marrying Frank Krause on April 25 1905. Funeral services were held August 22 at St John Lutheran Boerne and Smith Funeral Home Moulton with interment in Moulton City Cemetery. Surviving are son Herbert Krause two daughters Christalie Kyss Oliver and Margaret Swope eight grandchildren 14 great grandchildren two sisters Martha Hollman and Annie Coldeway. She was predeceased by her husband and a daughter Lillian Gaddis.
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Matilda Krause
Boerne
Oldenburg
Germany
Henry Ohlenbusch
Anna Nee Lange
America
Texas
Here
Hallettsville
Frank Krause
Knippa
Krause
St. John Lutheran Church
Reginald Huebner
Smith Funeral Home
Moulton
Julius F. Holm
Herbert F. Krause
Christalie Kyss Oliver
Margaret Swope
San Antonio
Martha Hollman
Kenedy
Annie Coldeway
Sweetwater
Lillian Gaddis
Kallus Family Injured In Volks-Truck Accident
A 1962 Volkswagen driven by A J Kallus of Columbus collided with a Stanford Trucking Co tractor trailer on Highway 71 nine tenths mile south of Columbus. A J Kallus and his wife Alice and daughter Donna were in hospital. Zoy and Gabriel were taken to Houston with serious head injuries. Kallus family members are named with connection to local officials.
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A. J. Kallus
Columbus
Denny Wayne Smith
Houston
Stafford Trucking Co
Stafford
Eden
Eagle Lake
Kailus
Kallus
School Enrollment Increases Here
The 1973 74 enrollment shows a rise of 17 students aided by the Kindergarten Program. Grades list Kindergarten 22, 1st 22, 2nd 23, 3rd 14, 4th 22, 5th 25, 6th 26, 7th 33, 8th 36, 9th 32, 10th 29, 11th 32, 12th 34. The year-end 1972 73 figure was 323 and the current year reaches 350.
Moulton Independent School District Faculty Listings
The district lists teachers by grade and subject including Elaine Simper kindergarten and first grade with Bernadette Kresta as guide. Charlotte Simper second grade. Kathy Fishbeck third grade. Frank Kocian English and Language Arts for grades 4-6. Georgia Meyer math and reading for grades 4-6. Elenora Dennis remedial reading and Lang Arts for early elementary. Kenneth Fishbeck part time principal plus science art and physical education. Robert Janota band instructor grades 1-6. Ben Darilek junior high social studies and minor. Marjorie Hoyer English and Language Arts grades 7-9. Dianne Badgett remedial English and Lang Arts grades 6-8. Christine Hinch coop Librarian elementary and Jr Sr High. Billy Branyon girls basketball coach and typing. Sammie Koudelka boys basketball coach and science. Novice Barta Home Economics. William Lee Young Vocational Agriculture. Virginia Barrow English and Spanish. Val Hinze science. Annie L Matus social studies. Norman Strandtman math. R L Orsak Jr Sr High part time principal and commercial. Beanie Behuslay teacher aide remedial 7th 8th. Joyce Branyon elementary aide.
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Elaine Simper
Bernadette Kresta
Charlene Simper
Kathy Fishbeck
Frank Kocian
Georgia Meyer
Elenora Dennis
Lang
Kenneth Fishbeck
Robert Janota
Ben Darilek
Minth
Marjorie Hoyer
Dianne Badgett
Christine Hinch
Billy Branyon
Sammie Koudelka
Novice Barta
William Lee Young
Virginia Barrow
Val Hinze
Annie L. Matus
Norman Strandtman
R. L. Orsak
Beanie Behuslay
Joyce Branyon
Moulton Businesses to Close on Labor Day
Moulton will observe Labor Day with business places closed Monday September 3. The public is urged to plan shopping accordingly.
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Moulton
Lavaca County Outreach Parents Meet Scheduled on Web
A Lavaca County Outreach Parents meeting is set for September 5 at 8:00 p.m. in the Lavaca County Office Building Conference Room. All interested persons are invited to attend.
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Lavaca Co
Mr and Mrs Arnold Dyba of Houston at Zimmermann visit
Mr and Mrs Arnold Dyba of Houston spent the weekend with Mrs Mary Zimmermann, sharing time and hospitality in a quiet family gathering.
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Arnold Dybala
Houston
Mary Zimmermann
Shady Oak Nursing Home Thanks Volunteers For Summer Help
Shady Oak Nursing Home congratulates Doro thy Filip of Route 1 Moulton for donating 76.5 hours this summer to residents. A group of community ladies began volunteering August 14 and visit once weekly to craft with residents write letters and spread cheer.
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Shady Oak Nursing Home
Dorothy Filip
Route 1
Moulton
Mr and Mrs Dennis Zimmerman Visit Their Aunt
Mr and Mrs Dennis Zimmermann of Houston spent several days with their aunt Mary Zimmermann, sharing time at her home during a brief family visit.
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Dennis Zimmermann
Houston
Mary Zimmermann
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Steve Fisbeck
Lutheran Church
Zion Lutheran Church
Julius Holm
Moulton City
Smith Funeral Home of
Lee Bauer
Chas, Tousek
Velvets
Hilmer Woytek
Senger ‘Hospital
Hllettsville
Weimar
Vsetin Road
Texas Highway Department
State Hospital
Hwy
Renger Hospital
Highway Patrol
Shiner and
Legion
Reunion
Baylor Univ
Volks
Donna
Zoy
Gabriel
Mrs. Kailus
Henry Kocian
Mr. Kailus
George Kailus
Moulton Independent School District
Shady Oak
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