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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1976
Page
1
Jake Hull of Moulton and his son Henry Hull of New Braunfels each nabbed 10 pointer mule deer during a Presidio weekend hunt. Jake's buck boasted a 19 inch spread while Henry's deer showed a 22 inch spread.
Public notice invites calls to Mrs Dennis Barta for Santa Claus service at 596 4925 after 5 30 p m. Calls not accepted after December 23rd.
The Moulton TPA will hold its regular meeting December 15th at the High School Gymnasium, followed by a band concert. Refreshments will be served by the Homemaking Dept.
Steven Fisbeck escaped injury in a one car rollover on the old Moulton Shiner road at 1 30 a m Sunday when his 1974 Mercury left the curve, hit a bar ditch and rolled onto its top.
The Lavaca County Extension Service will host a Beef Cattle Nutrition Shortcourse at Moulton High School Cafeteria on December 13 and 14 at 7:30 p.m. Dr. John Spitzer and Dr. Dennis Herd will discuss cattle needs and winter feeding, calving, cow condition, minerals, vitamins, stocker cattle, and replacement heifer nutrition. Admission is free and open to all area ranchers.
The Columbian Squires youth group ages 13 to 15 collected used aluminum beverage cans from two events to fund a trip to Brownsville Texas for their state convention. They earned 15 cents per pound at Pearl Beer Distributing levels while cleaning grounds after a medical center fundraiser and a parish festival.
The Moulton VFW Post offers Santa Claus visits on Christmas Eve for local children. To arrange a home visit, call Mrs. Dennis Barta at 596 4925. Appointments must be made by Thursday December 23.
Residents may donate money to buy Christmas presents for 21 children at Bluebonnet Youth Ranch. Donations are to be left with Cathy Perez or Kathleen Heinrich at the bank or arranged with Cindy Petrek before December 15. Sponsored by Moulton Young Homemakers.
A 1975 Ford Van driven by Larry Schroeder of Bleiblerville and a 1972 Plymouth driven by Viola Strauss of Yoakum collided at Moore Ave and West St on Monday December 6 at 11 30 a m. Both drivers escaped injury with light damage to the van and moderate damage to the Plymouth.
An elderly man and woman were found dead in a West Palm Beach hotel room with plastic bags over their heads and a death by own action note beside the bed, police reported. The pair are identified as a local couple. Further details were unavailable Saturday.
Mrs Shirley Mikes teaches in the Resource Plan A department at Moulton ISD. She earned a Bachelor of Science from Longwood College and previously taught in Hallettsville. Mr James K Black teaches math at Moulton High School and sponsors the Student Council. he previously served as a Baptist minister and taught in Los Fresnos.
The Moulton Hermann Sons Lodge No. 59 will host a Christmas party and supper on December 15 at 7 p.m. Members should bring a covered dish. the lodge will supply sausage. Those exchanging gifts should bring a $2 gift. Refreshments will be served by the lodge.
The Adult Education Class at Moulton High School asks all registered students to attend to keep the course running. Encourage new students to register and support the program.
On Sunday December 12 at 2:00 p.m. the nursing home hosts a combined Birthday and Christmas Party. Honorees include resident twins Albert and Mary Kubicek Diouhy and other residents Helen Kaase Mary Jemelka William Jurica and Albert Anders. Catholic Daughter Court 2018 co hosts. Relatives invited.
The Gonzales market notes steady demand for good calves and yearlings while thinner stock sells poorly. Hog prices rise 50 to 100 cents, with butchers at 31.00 to 34.75 for good to choice calves and stocker cattle varying by class. Cow and calf pairs sell unevenly. general ranges provided for bulls cows and canners. Market continues on page 4 col 3.
There were no injuries in a two car mishap that occurred here on November 28 at 11 45 a m. A 1971 Chevrolet driven by Lucy Vana of Moulton traveling south on Arnim Street was struck on the left side by a 1965 Dodge driven by George Valigura, also of Moulton, backing out of a driveway.
The following students completed high school diploma requirements and will receive state certificates. Friedalin Haas Bernadette Marek Elenora Fojtik of Moulton and Barbara Muehlstein of Shiner are commended for their achievement.
The St. Josephs Altar Society held its last meeting of the year on Monday after the 1 45 p m Mass. Twenty five members attended led by President Mrs Darwin Lee.
The chamber of commerce invites entries for a Christmas window or door decorating contest with a $1 fee. Deadline is December 13, entries judged after dark on Thursday December 16, with fees due by December 16 to be eligible. Contact Cindy Petrek at 596 4331 before 5 PM or 596 4966 after 5 PM.
The town fills with holiday spirit as Front Street lights up and store windows glow. A cedar tree on Front Street is decorated for the annual Moulton Community Christmas program where Santa will hand out gifts to children.
Heavy rain over the weekend caused overflow in creeks and rivers, flooding pastures and fields as water took time to soak in. A new norther blew in Monday afternoon, bringing temperatures back below freezing.
Klekar's House of Interiors Hallettsville runs a December sale on home furnishings accessories floor coverings wall coverings and draperies with steep savings throughout the month. Free tea offered to every American visitor as part of a Bicentennial celebration ties to Dec 16 1773 and Boston Tea Party history. Great specials mark this sale in December 1976 at Rickar's House of Interiors.
Mrs. Cindy Petrek finished all GED requirements by taking tests at Victoria College after starting in Yoakum where classes were canceled for low enrollment. She completed the final test on November 30th without attending other classes or studying elsewhere.
A $200 reward is offered for information leading to arrest and conviction of the person or persons who stole and butchered sheep on the D-Bar-B Ranch property between November 8 and 14. George Butschek lists contact at 713/497-7736 or S12, S9% 4352.
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