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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1977
Page
1
The junior high cheerleaders pose in black and white uniforms with matching pom poms. Kay Jasek Johnna Martin Pam Fisbeck and Beth Marek stand with sponsor Mrs Sheri Koudelka as their first game against Prairie Lea on November 30 was played here.
U S Representative Cong J J Pickle argues HEW proposed hospital guidelines threaten rural prenatal and infant care by forcing long drives for care and potentially closing obstetric and pediatric beds. He cites a Texas Hospital Association survey showing many rural hospitals would fail 500 baby per year or 2000 per year urban standards. He warns against making guidelines law and vows to oppose the Hospital Cost Containment bill.
The city offers residents with city water service outside limits a new trash pickup option at four dollars per month. To enroll, call the City Office at 596 4621. The notice dated December 2.
Mrs. Erwin Kram has been a patient at Shiner Hospital since November 20. She is progressing and expected to return home this week. Mr. Anton Halliburton has been under treatment at Shiner Hospital since November 21. He is doing fine and expected to be released this week. Mr. Adolph Kocian was taken to Shiner Hospital Saturday evening by a Moulton ambulance and is doing as well as can be expected.
Bruce Rothbauer of El Campo was unanimously selected to the 25-AAAA All-District Football Team as a defensive down lineman on the first team. The 6 foot tall 250 pound senior starred for the El Campo Rice Birds this season. His grandparents are Mr and Mrs August Etlinger Sr and Mr Frank Rothbauer of Moulton.
Private Fred T. Nieto Jr. earned a Parachutist Badge after completing a three week course at the U S Army Infantry School Ft Benning Ga His parents reside in Moulton He joined the Army in January and is a 1977 graduate of Moulton High School.
Arthur Kloesel 75, a Shiner area farmer, died Friday at 2 55 am in Shiner Hospital. Rosary Friday night and funeral Saturday at Sts Cyril and Methodius Church Shiner with Rev Patrick Fidgeon. Interment Shiner Catholic Cemetery. Survived by wife, son Raymond, daughter Helen, mother Emma, three brothers, and six grandchildren.
The Moulton Chamber of Commerce sponsors a Christmas decorating contest with entry fees of 1.00. Prizes of 7.00, 5.00, and 3.00 will be awarded in two categories window door and house yard. Deadline is December 17 with judging December 20.
The Annual Scout Finance Campaign is set to close December 10 per Larry Seifert auditor. Co chairs Father Schmidt and Edgar Ducho thank all workers and contributors. Enrollers include Rev. Robert Schmidt Edgar Ducho Larry Seifert and many others with contributions invited at the Farmers and Merchants State Bank.
The Moulton Farm Bureau holds its regular meeting Thursday December 1 at 7 p.m. at Sulphur Park. A social will follow. Ladies are asked to bring sweets.
The Ladies Aux to VFW 6971 met on Nov 28. Safety chair Doris Lala reported on Lite-A-Bike Drug Abuse and Choking pamphlets. Budgets covered Buddy Poppy sale Old Moulton Metery Fund Cancer Aid and Research Afghan raffle. Christmas Cheer fund and Elle Arnold Fund donations approved. Xmas party set for Dec 11 at 3 pm. no December meeting. Next meeting Jan 28 at 7:30 pm.
Raymond Mladenka 66 of Flatonia died Saturday in a Houston hospital. Born June 30 1911 in Fayette County he was a retired construction worker and member of St Marys Catholic Church Praha and KJT Lodge Wied. Funeral services were held November 29 at St Marys Praha with Rev Marcus Valenta officiating.
A free appreciation dance will be held at the Moulton VFW Hall on Sunday December 11 at 3 00 in the afternoon. The event is hosted by the Moulton VFW and Auxiliary to say thank you for thirty one years of support from the community and local organizations with Adolph Hofner and His Pearl Wranglers providing music. Members of the VFW Auxiliary and the band invite everyone to attend and enjoy the Yuletide season event.
Catholic Daughters Court Father Kopp No. 2018 will hold a reception for new members Thursday at 7 pm in St. Joseph Church. A members only Christmas party follows in St. Joseph gym. Members are urged to attend.
A large ad in the Moulton Eagle promotes Ehlers Furniture and Appliance in Hallettsville as a Christmas shopping HQ. It lists gift items for all family members and rooms, with selections from living room to dining room sets and a gun closet for men or women. The feature emphasizes a wide range of smaller items like pillows and lamps and urges shoppers to check Ehlers before making selections.
The Moulton Washeteria is closed and a future opening date for THE WASHBOARD a new washeteria with all new equipment is anticipated.
A Flatonia man, Alan Pospisil, narrowly avoided serious injury after losing control of his motorcycle at the Kallus Street Upton Avenue intersection. He slid 110 feet on a can in his back pocket. the bike skidded 200 feet. He was hospitalized in Shiner with no broken bones. Patrolman Alan Konvicka investigated.
On November 21 at 11 30 a m members of the Moul ton Fire Dept answered a call to a fire that started at the City Dump and spread to adjoining property with only light grass damage. Two trucks reported to the scene.
The Moulton American Legion, Auxiliary and Jr. Auxiliary will hold a regular meeting at the Legion Home on Wednesday December 7 at 7 30 p m. The annual Christmas social will follow the session with attendees asked to bring lunch.
The Old Moulton Baptist Church will hold services twice a month on the first and third Sundays starting December 4. Sunday School begins at 10 a.m. with preaching at 10:45 a.m. Rev. Black will deliver the message. All are welcome.
A 1976 Chevrolet pickup driven by Mary Lala Kurtz of Houston struck and killed a large Black Angus cow on Highway 95 about 1.9 miles north of Moulton Monday night around 8 30. The driver and family reported no serious injuries, while Mr Kurtz had a possible back injury.
The Chamber of Commerce met in regular session at City Hall on Monday November 21 at 7 30 pm with President Cindy Petrek presiding Directors present included David Fisbeck Willie Hoepfl Harvey Kloe sel Eugene Krejci and Thelma Hinze They discussed Echoes dance work schedule contest Jamboree issues and entry signs Eddie Hans was thanked for sealing signs into town Petrek submitted resignation effective January direc tors to meet There will be no December meeting and the next gathering will be January"}
Private Dennis J. Pavlicek has finished a seven week advanced indivi dual training course at Fort Benning Georgia. He earned qualifications as a light weapons infantryman and indirect fire crewman and studied squad tactics patrolling landmine warfare field communications and combat operations. He entered the Army last July and is a 1977 graduate of Moulton High School. His parents Mr and Mrs Albert A Pavlicek reside in Moulton.
Yoakum polka group led by Richard Polasek will tour Austria and Germany with potential Italy Switzerland and Czechoslovakia side trips. Departure from Houston on September 18 1978 for nine days with Munich flight and Seefeld Austria base. Agencies InterTrav Hinsdale IL and Mo ostash Joe Dodge NE handle arrangements. For details write Richard Dutchmen Yoakum TX or call 12 293-2462.
Holiday greetings for the Eagle editions will be published soon. If any names are missed contact Mrs. Leona Bie hunko or Mrs. Gladys Mali nek. Personal greetings are also offered for the holiday season.
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