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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1973
Page
1
Margaret Hirsch senior forward on the Kittens Varsity stands 5 7 and 17 and is editor of the Katz Korner. D J Darilek 18 senior guard for the Bobkatz is 5 9 and has held student council roles and Who s Who honors. Lorrie Pavlicek 17 junior guard for the Kittens is active in FFA and student groups. Marlon Novosad 18 senior post is a multi activity leader with Beta Club and C Y O presidency.
Frank Bohuslav Realty of Seguin opens a Moulton branch. Herman Hanslik will handle farms ranches and homes in the area. E Frank Bohuslav has 17 years in real estate and is a member of the Multiple Listing Service offering broad coverage. Call Herman at 512-4580 or write Herm Anuinen?
Lillie's Package Store announces closure for December 25 in observance of Christmas. Store hours note 14 2¢.
The Moulton Hermann Sons will hold a regular meeting and Christmas party on Thursday December 20 at 7 pm. Members are asked to bring lunch and gifts if they wish to exchange. The Lodge will furnish refreshments.
William Lee Young, agriculture teacher at Moulton High School, received the annual Texas Advisory Committee on Conservation Education citation for leadership and outstanding teaching in environmental studies. The award, presented at a PTA meeting by Dr. R T Gary, recognizes creative teachers statewide.
Moulton Fire Chief Willie Hoepfl urges extra fire precautions during Christmas. Decorations and fireworks pose dangers this time of year. Keep Christmas safe and have a good holiday season.
Wagner's Department Store will close at 3 p m on Christmas Eve December 24 and will reopen for business as usual on December 27.
Cattle and calves sold mostly $2 higher with light receipts limiting test. Hogs steady to strong with No 1 tops at 40.00 to 40.90. No sale on Saturday December 22 in Gonzales. Calves and hogs price ranges given for butcher, stocker, bulls, cows, and pairs.
The restaurant announces it will be closed for the winter months. Owner Robert Etlinger confirms the seasonal shutdown and thanks patrons for their support.
Christmas services at St Joseph's Church begin 11 30 p m December 24 with a Vigil Service instrumental music carols and the blessing of the crib prior to the Midnight Mass. Masses on Christmas Day are at 8 00 a m and 10 00 a m. Father Schmidt will bring Holy Communion to the sick and shut ins Monday at 9 00 a m. Confessions are heard Saturday and Monday 11 00 a m to noon and 4 00 p m to 6 00 p m.
The Moulton Restaurant and Cafe will close at 3 00 p m on December 24 and stay closed December 25 and 26. It will reopen December 27 and again close January 1.
President Nixon signed a bill placing most of the nation on daylight saving time for two years to save energy. Clocks advance one hour on January 6. The plan aims to save about 150000 barrels of oil daily in winter. States may choose two time zones for exemptions.
Olle Florist will shut operations until further notice effective December 24 1973.
The Hobby Club held its Christmas party last Friday night at the Catholic gym with supper and gift exchange. Members and guests shared in domino games and conversations, extending Merry Christmas and Happy New Year wishes.
Betty Jean Meyer was chosen November Girl of the Month at the F H A club meeting. She has been in F H A two years and serves as first vice president this year. She is also F F A Sweetheart for 1973 74, and a member of Annual Staff Kittens team TACH Student Council and the Pep Squad. Betty Jean is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry E Meyer of Moulton.
The Moulton School Board met on Wednesday December 12 in the Administration Building with President Daniel Jask in the chair. Supt. Thomas Hoyer and board members and principals attended. Minutes and financial report were approved. January 2 was set as a teacher in service day shifting from February 1. A new energy conservation policy instructs thermostats to 68 in cold weather and 78 in warm weather with 76 in high humidity areas, and to drop to 65 a half hour before closing.
Sick list reports Mrs Emanuel Hopkins recently had major surgery and is home in Houlton. Mrs D Hinrichs Sr remains a patient at the Diagnostic Clinic in Houston with son Charles Hinrichs in Houston. Eli Muehlstein underwent major surgery at Citizens Memorial Hospital in Victoria, admitted December 2, returned home December 12 and is recovering.
Mrs. Annie Culak underwent major surgery at M. D. Anderson Hospital in Houston on November 21. She remained in the hospital for three weeks and is now back home and reported to be doing fine.
Funeral services were held for Albert Pilat Jr. 63 of Moulton on Monday at St. Joseph s Catholic Church. He died suddenly Saturday December 15 at his home. Burial was in Moulton Catholic cemetery. He was born March 12 1910 in Praha and survived by his wife two daughters mother six brothers two sisters and four grandchildren. Pilat worked in the meat department at Pilat s Super Market.
The publication requires all news and advertisements for the upcoming issue be submitted by Monday December 24 at 9 00 am. This timing ensures inclusion in the next edition.
Sheriff Hilmer Woytek’s weekly log lists deputies assisting with multiple DWI arrests, fingerprinting and bond actions, and hospital transfers. It notes ambulance dispatch to Renger Hospital for a DOA, court appearances in Victoria, and funeral attendance for Robert Wenley, Victoria’s chief of police. The report also covers training, suspicious vehicle inquiries on US 77, horse sightings in Hallettsville, and transfers to hospitals in Victoria.
Meyer Texaco Service Station will close at 6 00 p m on Christmas Eve December 24 and remain closed all day Christmas Day December 25 It will also close at 6 00 p m on New Year Eve and New Year Day
Santa Claus visited Shady Oak Nursing Home for the annual Christmas party on Sunday December 16 presenting gifts to residents and greeting honorees Albert Dilouhy Annie Mikulencak Emil Jemelka and Stella Leazer. Catholic Daughters gave lap robes while carolers sang and refreshments were served by organizations and Mrs Jimmy Holub and Emma Rosenauer.
Funeral services for Mrs. Norma Braeuer aged 76 were held Friday after her death Wednesday in a Yoakum nursing home. Rev. D I Dalton officiated at Holy Cross Lutheran Church. Burial followed at Oak Grove Cemetery Yoakum with Buffington Funeral Home in charge. Survivors include two daughters Adolph Ultman and Cecil Hunter two sons Rudolph and Oscar a brother Adolph Fehner and 13 grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
Moulton VFW Post officers met at the VFW Hall Tuesday night December 11th for their monthly officers meeting. They discussed several business matters and plans for the New Year Eve Dance on December 31st and the Al Grebnick dance on January 23rd. The next officers meeting is set for January 8, 1974.
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