Sheriff Woytek's Weekly Report Highlights Local Incidents
Deputies assist constable with a drunk prisoner and respond to vandalism reports near a street vehicle. Emergency message delivered from a deer camp in the Ezzell area. Multiple prisoners processed in JP court for disorderly conduct and drunk charges. fines paid and released. Ambulance attends a major U.S. 77 crash with four minor injuries. Deputies fingerprint, check reports, and handle DWI, DWLS, speeding cases, and court bailiffs. Patrols, traffic control, and jail duties continue across Hallettsville, Shiner, and surrounding areas with frequent hospital transfers and court appearances.
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Deer Camp
Ezzell
Ers
JP Court
U. S. 77 South
Renger Hospital
Victoria Police Academy
Shiner
Stevens Rest Home
Hallettsville
U. S. 77 North
Renger’s Hospital
Christmas Closure Notice for Lillie's Package Store
We will be closed all day Christmas December 25th at Lillie's Package Store.
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Lillie’s Package Store
Helen Matus Wins National Essay Contest Award
Catholic Daughter Regent Kathy Fishbeck advised that Helen Matus earned 3rd place nationally in the 1973 Catholic Daughters of America essay contest. Delayed notice meant the cash prize was lost, though her college level essay had progressed from local and state wins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathy Fishbeck
Helen Matus
Catholic Daughters of America
Helen
S. S. Rep. To Be Here Next Wednesday
A Social Security representative will visit Moulton Texas at City Hall at 9 15 a m on Wednesday December 19 to assist with retirement survivor disability and Medicare claims and answer questions about the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Social Security Office
Victoria
Texas
Moulton
City Hall
Outstanding AF Unit Award for School of Military Science
Technical Sgt. Jerry G. Siegel, brother of Mrs. Marvin Filip of Moulton, belongs to the School of Military Sciences for Airmen which earned the U S Air Force Outstanding Unit Award. He serves as a training supervisor at Lackland AFB Texas for the unit that trained all Air Force Regulars Reserve and Air National Guard personnel from 1971 to 1972. Sgt. Siegel is a 1961 graduate of St Ludmila Academy Shiner. His wife Judy is the daughter of Mrs. Joe Pohler of Shiner.
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Jerry G. Siegel
Marvin Filip
Rt. 1
Moulton
School of Military Sciences
U. S. Air Force
Lackland Afb
Tex
Regular Air Force
Air Force Reserve
Air National Guard
Siegel
St. Ludmila’s Academy, Shiner
Judy
Joe Pohler
Shiner
Miss Helen Matus Named Teacher of the Month
Miss Helen Matus selected as Teacher of the Month by the Future Teachers Assn. of Stro man High School Victoria. She teaches speech and drama and assists journalism students with photography while sponsoring the Spotlight Club. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Jerry L Matus of Moulton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Matus
Future Teachers Ass’n
Stroman High School
Victoria
Miss Matus
Spotlight Club
Jerry L. Matus
Moulton
Fire Precautions Urged During Christmas Season
Moulton Fire Chief Willie Hoepfl urges extra fire precautions during the Christmas holiday season. Decorations and fireworks raise fire danger this time of year, and residents should stay careful to keep Christmas safe and the holidays bright.
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Moulton
Willie Hoepfl
I am not responsible for anyone else’s bills
Mrs. Joe Papacek states in a brief notice that she bears no responsibility for others’ expenses beyond her own obligations.
Czech Confessions At St. Joseph's Church
Father Vaclav Bily will hear Czech confessions at St. Joseph Catholic Church on Monday December 17 from 3 30 p m to 5 00 p m He will also hear confessions in Spanish at the same time and place.
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Vaclav Bily
St. Joseph Catholic Church
Father Bily
St. Joseph's Parish Christmas Party Planned
The annual St. Joseph's Parish Christmas party will be held next Sunday December 16 at 5 p.m. in the Parish Hall. Parishioners are asked to bring lunch. The Knights of Columbus will manage the refreshments. Santa Claus will greet the youngsters and parishioners are urged to invite friends and neighbors.
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St. Joseph’s Parish
Knights of Columbus
Santa Claus
Moulton Masonic Lodge Officers Attend Grand Lodge
Charles F. Dennis and Fred Pietsch attended the Grand Lodge in Waco on December 5 and 6. They witnessed the installation of the new Grand Master Dan B. Jordan of Houston. Roland Kaiser of Yorktown is named District Deputy for Dist. 34.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. F. Dennis
Fred Pietsch
Moulton
Birthday and Christmas Party at Shady Oak Nursing Home
A combined birthday and Christmas party will be held at Shady Oak Nursing Home on Sunday December 16 at 2 pm. Residents celebrating birthdays this month include Albert Cloudy December 5 Mary Jemelka December 6 Stella Leazar December 7 and Annie Mikulencak December 23.
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Shady Oak
Albert Cloudy
Mary Jemelka
Stella Leazar
Annie Mikulencak
Elementary School Honor Roll Second Six Weeks
The list names first through sixth grade students honored for high academic achievement. Recipients include Deborah Atkins Melissa Kleihege Paul Kresta Sheri Pravlicek Ernest Wenske Glen Jasek Estacia Kleihege Beverly Roznovsky Joan Jasek Pamela Fishbeck Linda Machiart Beth Marek Regina Maresh Chris Perez Kenneth Bohuslav Sheri Hinci Patrice Koranek Roman Wenske Kenneth Zidek Ed Braeuer Marjorie Dennis Glenn Holub Missy Kolar James Kubicek Larry Swonke Kathy Zidek.
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Glen Jasek
Eustacia Kleihege
Beverly Roznovsky
Joan Jasek
Pamela Fishbeck
Linda Machiart
Beth Marek
Regina Maresh
Chris Perez
Kenneth Bohuslav
Sheri Hinci
Patrice Koranek
Roman Wenske
Kenneth Zidek
Ed Braeuer
Marjorie Dennis
Glenn Holub
Missy Kolar
James Kubicek
Larry Swonke
Kathy Zidek
Know Your Teams Members Introduce Kitten and Robbatz Players
Weekly feature highlights Patsy Simper and Steven Fisbeck from the Kitten and Robbatz Varsity squads. Also profiles Donnie Rothbauer of Robbatz with details on positions numbers years and activities. Encourages fans to check schedules and enjoy games.
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Donnie Rothbauer
Robbatz
Marvin Rothbauer
Donnie
FFA
Connie Gertner Honored Student Leader at Kittens
Connie Gertner, senior and guard for the Kittens, is daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Julius Gertner. She chairs the Texas Association of Careers for Health this year, has long FHA and Jr. Auxiliary roles, and serves while working at Kloesel's Steak House in Moulton. Look for her numbers 40 and 41.
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Patsy Simper
Alphonse Simper
Kitten
Patsy
FHA
Steven Fisbeck
Mary Allan Fisbeck
Bobbatz
Steven
FFA
Beta Club
Explorers Club
TACH
M. H
Connie Gertner
Kittens
Julius Gertner
Connie
Texas Association of Careers For Health
Jr. Aux
American Legion
Kloesel
Moulton
Catholic Daughters Hold Christmas Party
The Catholic Daughters of America Court Father Joseph Kopp held their annual Christmas party during the December meeting in the Parish Hall. Regent Kathy Fishbeck presided as the group voted gifts for Father Schmidt and Father Darek. Volunteers were named for the rest home birthday party across several months and Emma Rosenauer led carols with Mary Nell Hollub while the tea group prepared a holiday meal.
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Catholic Daughters of America
Joseph Kopp
Kathy Fishbeck
Schmidt
Dennis Darilek
Emma Rosenauer
Lexie Boehm
Mary Svatek
Hattie Olle
Mildred Vasek
Elyse Chaloupkin
Helen Vasek
Emma Rosemauer
Mary Nell Hollub
Tee
Moulton Christmas Tree Arrival of Santa Claus
Santa Claus arrives for the Moulton Christmas tree event with a backup plan for bad weather at the Legion Hall. Residents gather for seasonal greetings and a family friendly program.
Xmas Party At Moulton VFW Hall Brings Families Together
Members of the Moulton VFW Post and Auxiliary and their families gathered at the VFW Hall Sunday afternoon for their annual Christmas party. Santa Claus arrived at 2:00 PM and distributed packages to the children. A bounteous Dutch Lunch followed Santa's visit.
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Moulton Vfw Post and Auxiliary
VFW Hall
Santa Claus
Santa
Comet Kohoutek Nears Earth In Evening Sky
Comet Kohoutek looms 110 million miles from Earth on December 14 and travels about 26 miles per second. It is visible in the western sky after sunset and in the eastern sky before sunrise. The most prime viewing period runs January 2 through January 16, with brightness fading afterward.
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Kohoutek
Earth
Lavaca County Farm Bureau Delegates At State Convention
Lavaca County Farm Bureau sent five delegates to the Texas Farm Bureau 40th annual convention in Abilene on December 25. The group joined more than 1,500 Farm Bureau members and about 900 voting delegates at the event.
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Lavaca County
Farm Bureau
Texas Farm Bureau
Abilene
Santa Claus Service in Moulton Christmas Eve
The Moulton VFW Post again sponsors Santa Claus visits for local children on Christmas Eve. To arrange a home call, contact Mrs Dennis Barta at 596 4925. Appointments close after Saturday December 22.
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Moulton
VFW Post
Dennis Barta
Buddy's TV opens in Hallettsville with prizes
Buddy's TV and Appliance at 601 East 4th St Hallettsville hosts a grand opening event featuring Motorola Quasar consoles Norge appliances and Hardwick ranges. Over $2 000 in prizes including a 14 inch Motorola TV, a Regent Cutlery Set and radios will be awarded. Mr and Mrs Buddy Boehm invite the public to register for free prizes with refreshments served.
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Buddy's TV
Hallettsville
East 4Th St
Norge
Hardwick
Motorola
Regent
Buddy Boehm
Mrs Roy Marple Returns to Camas Washington
Mrs Roy Marple returns to Camas Washington after about seven weeks with her parents Judge and Mrs J M Meiners in San Antonio they accompanied her to the airport for the flight home
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Roy Marple
Camas
Washington
J. M. Meiners
Lavaca 4H Council Meeting Attended by Local Leaders
Mrs. Jerry Matus local 4H leader Lucinda Kubicek and Leonita Luksovsky attended the Lavaca County 4H Council meeting in Hallettsville last Saturday.
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Jerry Matus
Lucinda Kubicek
Leonita Luksovsky
Lavaca Co
Hallettsville
Moulton Delegation Attends Archdiocesan Assembly
Moulton pastors and four parishioners from St Joseph's Parish joined the San Antonio Archdiocesan Assembly marking the Centennial. Father Robert Schmidt co celebrated Mass with Archbishop Furey at Palacio del Rio on December 8. Reinhold Hoepfl and others served as delegates and a Centennial Scriptural Rosary drew 100 delegates.
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San Antonio
Hallettsville
Reinhold Hoepfl
Moulton
Convention Center
Our Lady of Guadalupe
Ehlers and Cook Cattle Co expands Chianina cross breeding
In February 1972 Ehlers and Cook Cattle Company began breeding Chianina cattle with local Angus stock. They partnered with major AI firms to supply Chianina bulls and semen from Simmental Limousin Charolais Angus Hereford and more. Fred H. Cook Jr. invites inquiries at Rt. 2 Yoakum or 293-6026.
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Ehlers and Cook Cattle Company
Cook
Ehlers and
Cook Cattle Co
Ehlers & Cook
A. I
Fred H. Cook, Jr
Scout Drive To Close Here
The Capitol Area Scout Finance Drive aims to finish and file all reports before Christmas. In the Moulton Community the drive should close on December 17 per Rev. Robert Schmidt. Most workers have submitted reports and indicate the goal will be met, though a few remain to complete assignments by next Monday.
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Capitol Area
Moulton
Robert Schmidt
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Hilmer Woytek
Capias
Highway Patrol
DWI
S. S. Rep
Etlinger
Robert Etlinger
Joe Papacek
St. Joseph’s Church
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Shady Oak Nurse Home
Deborah Atkins
Melissa Kleihege
Paul Kresta
Sheri Pravlicek
Ernest Wenske
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Geier-Merrem Post
Moulton Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture and
Moulton Knights of Columbus Council
Ceremonies
W. H. Hohit
Julius F. Holm
Zion Luth
James Kolar
Herman Hanslik
Moulton C
C. & Agri
Willie Joe Etlinger
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Braeuer
Geier-Merrem
Moulton High School
Robert Janota
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
Legion Hall
John & Eugene Pilat
S. Claus
Buddy
Hville
Moultonites
S. A. Archdiocesan Assembly
Ehlers & Cook Cattle Company
Fred Cook, Jr
William Miculka
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