Young Homemakers Decorate Christmas Tree at Shady Oak
On Thursday December 1 members of the Moulton Chapter of Young Homemakers decorated the Christmas tree in the recreation room of Shady Oak Nursing Home in Moulton. Residents enjoyed the yuletide cheer as part of the Christmas service project. Pictured are Gladys Seifert Hattie Olle Shirley Friedrich Carolyn Whitmire Shirley Schoenfeld Cathy Perez Kathleen Heinrich Gloria Jasek Mary Buehring.
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Moulton
Young Homemakers
Shady Oak
Gladys Seifert
Hattie Olle
Shirley Friedrich
Carolyn
Whitmire
Shirley Schoenfeld
Cathy Perez
Kathleen Heinrich
Gloria Jasek
Mary Buehring
Local Kittens Capture Brenham Championship
The Moulton Bobkittens defeated Hempstead 52-31 to win the Brenham Kiwanis Invitational Tournament in their first appearance. Game recaps show early halves strong, with Liz Chaloupka and Donna Bohuslav leading scoring in the opening bouts and the Kittens maintaining progress through the finals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton Bobkittens
Hempstead
Brenham
Kittens
Moulton
Sealy
Liz Chaloupka
Donna Bohuslav
Liz
Donna
VFW and Aux Free Appreciation Dance at Moulton Hall
The Moulton VFW Post and Auxiliary offer a free Appreciation Dance featuring Adolph Hofner and His Pearl Wranglers on Sunday December 11 at 3:00 p m at the VFW Hall. The event supporters praise the post for long community service and the notable VFW Hall as a gathering place for all ages.
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Moulton Vfw
Adolph Hofner
Pearl Wranglers
VFW
Cotton Grove
Birthday Party Honors December Celebrants at Shady Oak
Shady Oak News notes a birthday and Christmas party co hosted by the C D A on Sunday December 11 from 2 to 4 PM. Honorees include Mrs Mary Kubicek Mrs Mary Jemelka Mr Adolph Anders and Mr Albert Diouhy. Lunch will be served and gifts.
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C.D. of A
Mary Kubicek
Mary Jemelka
Adolph Anders
Albert Diouhy
Move To Area By Mr and Mrs Jerome A Kocian
Mr and Mrs Jerome A Kocian are now residing at their farm in the Praha community. They moved there from San Antonio where they have made their home for the past thirty years.
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Jerome A. Kocian
Praha
San Antonio
TPA Meeting Set for Monday at School Cafeteria
A notice announces a TPA meeting at 7 p m on Monday December 12 to be held in the School Cafeteria.
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TPA
Donations Tally for Old Moulton Cemetery Projects
cemetery donors are thanked for contributions to the fence fund and permanent upkeep fund. totals to date are 847 dollars for the fence and 140 dollars for upkeep. delayed completion invites further gifts to Anita Richter in Moulton Texas with fence work to begin soon.
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Moulton
VEW
American Legion Auxiliary
H. W. Haase
Walter D. Kaiser
J. G. Hull
Eddie Hans
Robert L. Scott
L. J. Genzer
Edwin J. Richter
Leona Wolfe
Alfred Zunker
Robert L
All Tournament Team Honors for Moulton Kittens Duo
Senior forwards Donna and Liz of the Moulton Bobkittens were named to the Brenham Kiwanis All Tournament Team. They serve as co-captains, start for the fourth year, and both have multiple all tournament honors. Donna averaged 22 points per game and shot 59.2 percent in the tournament. Liz averaged 18 points per game and shot 70.3 percent from the field.
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Moulton Bobkittens
Brenham Kiwanis
Donna
Liz
Kittens
Fire Burns Barn and Tool Shed at J. J. Simper Place
A combined barn and tool shed were destroyed by fire Thursday afternoon December 1 at 1 PM on the J. J. Simper place about 10 miles north of Moulton. Two fire trucks answered the call, origin of the blaze unknown.
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J. J. Simper
Moulton
Arrival of Santa Claus at Moulton high events
Church and city groups gather for a Santa Claus arrival with Zion Lutheran Zion Lutheran Church Rev Julius Holm Pastor and Mayor Harry E Meyer welcoming Brass Quartet from Moulton High School Band conducted by Robert Janota. Lutheran and Catholic Choirs and high school band members perform. If weather is bad the program moves to the Legion Hall.
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Julius Holm
Zion Lutheran Church
Moulton High School
Robert Janota
Legion Hall
Santa Claus Service Here Xmas Eve in Moulton
The Moulton VFW Post will again offer Santa Claus visits to homes on Christmas Eve. Call Mrs Dennis Barta at 596 4925 after 5 30 pm to arrange a visit. Appointments close after Friday December 23.
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Moulton
VFW Post
Dennis Barta
Anton J. Billimek rites held Friday
Anton J. Billimek Sr. a Lavaca County native died at Citizens Memorial Hospital in Victoria on Wednesday November 30 at age 79 years 2 months and 20 days. He was born in Shiner Texas on September 10 1898. He married Emma Heinrich on October 14 1919.
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Anton J. Billimek
Lavaca County
Citizens Memorial Hospital
Victoria
Shiner
Texas
Emma Heinrich
Billimek
1978 Annuals Now On Sale at Moulton High School
The 1978 annuals are available for $8.00, with a price increase to $9.00 after December 12. Residents must send payment to the Principal's office. The notice targets students and families shopping for the school yearbook.
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Moulton High School
Hermann Sons Christmas Party Moves to December 14
The Moulton Hermann Sons Lodge No. 59 relocates its Christmas Party to December 14 from December 21. A fried chicken supper and refreshments will be served to members and their families. Single members may bring a guest and those exchanging gifts should bring a $2.50 to $3.00 gift. The supper at Alfred Barta begins at 7 p.m. Members are urged to attend with family.
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Moulton Hermann Sons Lodge No. 59
Alfred Barta
Funeral Services Held Here for Albert Brom
Albert Brom 80 died December 3 at Shady Oak Nursing Home after six months there. Born April 23 1897 in Moulton he married Augustine Machart November 9 1920 in Moulton Catholic Church. He was a farmer and also a car owner.
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Albert Brom
Shady Oak
John and
Mary Svee Brom
Moulton
Augustine Machart
Brom
Moulton TPA to Meet and Concert Announced
The Moulton TPA will hold a meeting at the gymnasium Monday December 12 at 7 30 p m The gathering will be followed by a concert by the 4th 5th and 6th grade band students.
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Moulton Tpa
Joint Memorial Service Thursday for CDA and KC Members
A Joint Memorial Service will be held after the 7 o'clock Mass to honor all deceased CDA and KC members on Thursday night December 8. A family social will follow the services in the Parish Hall.
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CDA
Local Firemen Elect Officers
Members of the Moulton Volunteer Fire Dept. elected officers for the ensuing year at their regular meeting. Elected: President Edmund Kram Vice President Edward Darilek Secretary Lynn Boethel Treasurer Ervin Patek Chief Willie Hoepfl 1st Assistant Chief Jim Kubicek 2nd Assistant Chief Alfonso Fojtik 3rd Assistant Chief Carl Henke Mascots Michael Perez and Dale Fojtik Chaplain Rev. Robert Schmidt.
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Moulton
Edmund Kram
Edward Darilek
Lynn Boethel
Ervin Patek
Willie Hoepfl
Ass’t
Jim Kubicek
Alfonso Fojtik
Carl Henke
Michael Perez
Dale Fojtik
Robert Schimdt
Moulton VFW Holds November Meeting at Hall
The Moulton VFW met on Monday at the VFW Hall with Commander Paul Mosier presiding. The committee reported the Praha Cemetery flag pole was erected. A Christmas Party is set for December 11 with Santa at 1 30 p m and a 3 p m public dance. Santa home visits continue as in prior years. Ernest Chaloupka won the Kitty. Cold cuts were served after the meeting.
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Moulton Vfw
VFW Hall
Paul Mosier
Praha
Ernest Chaloupka
Lite Up Your Life Christmas Decor Contest Opens
The Moulton Chamber of Commerce sponsors a Christmas Decoration Contest with window door and house yard entries. Entry fees are 1 dollar per entry, with prizes of 7 dollars for first, 5 dollars for second and 3 dollars for third. Entries due December 17 and judging on December 20 at Petrek's Farm & Ranch Supply or by mail to Box 482. Contact Cindy Petrek or Thelma Hinze for details. open to all residents and businesses in the Moulton area.
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Moulton Chamber of Commerce
Petrek’s Farm & Ranch Supply
Cindy Petrek
Thelma Hinze
VFW Auxiliary Demonstrates Lite-A-Bike Reflective Tapes
Safety Chairman Doris Lala oversees a display with Daryl Weilfl and Kenneth Fishbeck as the Lite-A-Bike program shows reflective tapes for bicycles. The effort, backed by the National Safety Council, aims to boost visibility at dusk to reduce biking injuries and save lives in community service projects by the VFW Auxiliary Post 1971.
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Doris Lala
Daryl Weilfl
Kenneth Fishbeck
National Safety Council
V.F.W. Auxiliary Post
CDA Collecting Soup Labels for Local School Aid
The Catholic Daughters Court is collecting Campbell Soup Labels to fund school equipment. Drop labels at Olle Pharmacy to support a community project aimed at boosting local schooling.
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Catholic Daughters Court
Olle Pharmacy
Local Health Updates From Hallettsville and Shiner
Daniel Fojtik Jr returns home Saturday morning after a five day stay at Lavaca Medical Center Hallettsville and is reported doing fine. Bessie Rebeck, wife of Rudy, is a patient at Shiner Hospital after being admitted Friday night and is listed as doing as well as can be expected. Roger J Sternadel underwent surgery in Hawaii on November 16 and remains hospitalized there until December 20. After discharge he will return to the Navy Station Midway Island where he is stationed. He is the son of Hugo and Mrs Sternadel of Moulton. His address is UT-1 Ward 31 Tripler Army Medical Center Hawaii 968-9.
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Daniel Fojtik, Jr
Lavaca Medical Center
Hallettsville
Rudy
Bessie) Rebecck
Shiner Hospital
Bessie Bartos
Roger J. Sternadel
Hawaii
Navy Station
Midway Island
Hugo Sternadel
Moulton
Ut-1
Ward No. 31
U.S.N
Tripler Army Medical Center
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Kathy Zidek
Lee Kittens
VFW & Aux
Shady Oak News
Ment
Mately
Geier-Merrem Post
American Legion
Moulton Chamber of Commerce & Agri
Moulton Knights of Columbus Master of
Milburn Kram
Harry E. Meyer
Moulton C
C. & Agri
Gene Hinch
Moulton K
Alton Fojtik
Geier-Merrem
Brass Quartet
Music
Santa Claus
Hermann Sons Xmas Party
V.F.W
the Post
VFW Aux
Lite-A-Bike
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