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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1974
Page
1
Moulton High School members hosted a Christmas arrival for Santa Claus at the Legion Hall with Rev. Julius Holm of Zion Lutheran Church officiating. The event featured a Christmas tree donated by John and Eugene Pilat.
Former Komensky area resident Marvin Cernik has been promoted by the Air Force to full colonel in the Reserve program with effective date November 14, 1975. He serves as a population foreign service officer for the State Department in Washington and has worked with embassies in Iran, Turkey, and Afghanistan.
The market was active for calves and hogs with calves selling $1 to $2 higher and hogs steady to last week. Fat butcher calves brought 30 to 38 dollars, stocker calves 22.50 to 39.60, cows and bulls varied by weight, and cows with calves sold 100 to 250 dollars per pair depending on quality.
First Grade Amy Kresta. Second Grade Sharon Barta Melissa Orsak. Third Grade Melissa Klehi hege Paul Kresta Sheri Pavlicek Ernest Wenske. Fourth Grade Eustacia Klei hege Beverly Roznovsky Kevin Zidek. Sixth Grade Regina Maresh Chris Perez.
A Social Security Office representative from Victoria will be at Moulton City Hall at 9:15 AM on Wednesday December 17 to assist with retirement survivor disability and Medicare benefit claims and answer questions about the Social Security and Supplemental Security Income programs.
The Shady Oak Nursing Home hosts a combined birthday and Christmas celebration this Sunday December 14 starting at 2:30 p.m. December birthdays include Mrs Mary Jemelka Miss Helen Kaase Miss Ruth Allsup Mr Albert Diouhy and Mr Ad Anders. Families and friends are invited.
I am not responsible for articles purchased by anyone except myself. Any credit extended to anyone else and charged to me will not be paid by me. Mrs. Joe Papacek.
Zaruba Chevrolet Co of Hallettsville announces the addition of car salesman Thomas Motal of Moulton. A 1971 Moulton High School graduate and son of Mr and Mrs Theo J Motal, he invites customers to visit Zaruba’s to see the complete line of cars and trucks.
Hermann Sons will hold their regular meeting and Christmas Party on Wednesday December 17 at 7:00 p.m. at Alfred Barta's home. The lodge will furnish food and drinks. Members are asked to bring a plate knife and fork.
A local notice urges residents to form neighborhood watch programs to deter burglary. It emphasizes knowing neighbors and reporting suspicious activity. Sheriff Hilmer Woytek offers meetings in Hallettsville and can be reached at 798-2121 for prevention guidance.
The St. Josephs Altar Society met after the 1 45 pm Mass with 22 members present. Officers reported finances and a card of thanks from the CYO was read for a convention donation. Members discussed the 1976 noodle soup date February 22 and hostesses for February 2. Gifts were exchanged and a lunch was served. Mr and Mrs Willie A Orsay of Ganado visited in Moulton Friday.
Cecilia Janak 62 of Wied dies at Citizens Memorial Hospital Victoria from injuries in a two vehicle wreck on Highway 77 A 90 A two miles west of Hallettsville on November 5. Her husband Bohumil Janak 64 was killed instantly. Funeral services held at St Marys Catholic Church Hallettsville with interment in St Marys Cemetery. Rosary at Kubena Funeral Home December 5. Born August 20 1913 in Lavaca County to Adolph Svetlik and the late Agnes Svetlik. Surviving include her father.
The Young Homemakers held their Christmas party on Saturday December six starting at eight oclock in St Josephs Parish Hall. Seventeen members attended with their husbands one guest couple and Father Schmidt. Music and dancing followed a buffet meal and holiday decorations clothed the hall.
The Moulton VEW Post offers Santa Claus visits for children on Christmas Eve. Call Mrs. Dennis Barta at 596-4925 to arrange a home visit. Appointments close Tuesday December 23rd.
Lillie's Package Store will be closed all day on December 25th for Christmas observance.
The Moulton Eagle Office welcomes the public with hours of 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Monday Tuesday and Friday. The office is closed all day Wednesday and Thursday afternoons.
Constable Joe Nieto announced he has filed for re election as Constable of Precinct 6 subject to the Democratic Primary Election on Saturday May 1 1976. A formal announcement will be published later.
A Texas Agricultural Extension Service livestock marketing specialist predicts cattle markets should improve by 1977 if cow slaughter stays heavy in 1976 and replacement heifers remain scarce. He notes two years of overstocked herds and urges producers to cut costs and cull herds to align with calf and beef demand while feeder calf demand grows.
Robert McKeever, IRS District director for southern Texas, announces 1975 individual income tax forms with a new earned income credit up to 400 dollars for workers earning up to 8000 dollars and supporting a dependent child. The package also includes higher standard deductions, per-person exemptions, a new home purchase credit, an IRA deduction line, expanded tax tables to 15000 dollars, and guidance on itemizing versus standard deduction. Taxpayers should gather records now as packages arrive by January 1976 and Congress may adjust laws necessitating supplemental forms.
Stephen Hildebrandt of Hallettsville was chosen 1975 76 Sophomore Class Favorite at Victoria College. He is the son of Betty Stiborik and grandson of Wilburt Manning and Walter Hildebrandt of Moulton and Witting.
The sixth grade group met December 1 in the sixth grade room at nine a.m. Names were drawn for Christmas gifts priced from $1.50 up. The tree will be brought to school December 15 by Dale Gold and George Holub. Members agreed to bring items for the tree. food plans will be discussed at the next meeting. Secretary George Holub.
St. Mary's University law professor Vince Taylor will discuss the history of Moulton at the Knights of Columbus gathering in St. Joseph's Auditorium, Dec 11 at 7 30 p.m. The event is open to the public with pre-meeting officer assembly at 7:00 p.m. Live entertainment is planned.
Moulton Kittens and Katz sweep Smithville Tigerettes 83 33 and 47 35 in two games. Liz Chaloupka leads with 23 and 19 points, Donna Bohuslav adds 32, Rhonda Maresh 14, while Eunice Pavlicek and Bernadine Marek anchor defense. In consolation action the Kittens beat Judson Rockets 44 42 with Maresh scoring 20 and Chaloupka 17.
On December 2 the Katz defeated the Smithville Tigers 72 to 59 at home. Harvey Selzer and James Neskora led with 19 points each, followed by Randy Hoyer 12 and Tommy Dornak 11. Tigers Heath Ingram and Frederick top scorers. The Katz JV also won, rallying in the final quarter to beat Smithville as Darrell Rothbauer led with 16 points.
The Varsity Kittens traveled to New Braunfels for the Canyon tournament and captured the Consolation title on December 4 5 6. In a loss to Jourdanton 51 44 Liz Chaloupka led with 16 points and Donna Bohuslav added 15 as Jourdanton led 24 19 at first, 39 29 at halftime, before pulling away. The Kittens then defeated Boerne with a 17 8 first quarter and a 37 17 halftime edge.
Moulton Varsity Bobkatz win Consolation at the Brenham Tournament on December 5 6 led by Randy Hoyer 13 against Belton and 18 vs Burton with Harvey Selzer 14 and 10 respectively. Hoyer earns All Tournament honors.
The plan lists daily meals for the week. Monday features Sloppy Joes with sides and milk. Tuesday offers Hamburgers with beans and a brownie. Wednesday serves Steak Fingers with creamed potatoes and cake. Thursday presents Baked Turkey with gravy and green beans. Friday ends with Enchiladas and rice.
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