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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1977
Page
1
The Knights of Columbus sponsored a free throw contest at Moulton High School Gym on December 14. Contestants aged 11 to 14 each took 15 shots with separate boys and girls winners advancing to district and then the national level.
Farmers Insurance Group promotes its Happy Together float for the Pasadena Tournament of Roses on January 2. The 58th float in the parade will feature a young couple under two fantasy rose trees, with a 1928 Ford roadster, wildlife accents, and 25 000 roses. Miss Cyndi Wheeler of Olathe Kansas is the float queen.
The American Legion Auxiliary met Wednesday night December 7 with 42 members present. The secretary and treasurer reports were accepted as given. A vote approved a weekly insert in the local section.
Barbara Brom and Jennifer Jalufka were named to the President's Honor Roll at Texas State Technical Institute Waco for the first semester. Both 1977 Moulton High School graduates excelled in dentgenology earning all A grades.
David J. Koranek of Moulton earned a master’s degree in chemistry at Texas A&M University as part of the university’s fall mid term graduation. Attending the exercises were his parents Mr. and Mrs. Alphonse Koranek and Patrice, plus Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Sokol and Karen and Patrick of St John, and Thomas Koranek of A&M University.
Adolph Morisak admitted to Audie Murphy Hospital San Antonio on December 6. He underwent cardiac catherization and coronary angiogram on December 7 lasting two and a half hours. Open heart surgery aorto coronary bypass performed December 14 by Drs Franz and Grover, six hours, in ICU on 4th floor with family present. This was his seventh surgery. Mrs Adolph Kocian a patient at Shiner Hospital since December 13 improving nicely. Mrs Bill Mikulencak returned home Friday from Holmes Hospital Gonzales after nine days of tests and treatment. she is up and about and doing fine.
Mr. Fred G. Pietsch retired Mobil Oil distributor died suddenly December 17 at Youens Hospital Weimar at age 71. Born December 25 1905 in Lavaca County he worked for Mobil Oil in Hallettsville Moulton and for 40 years here. He served Zion Lutheran Church Masonic Lodge Cemetery boards and community projects. His wife Lisette died 1965. He died after a stroke and cardiac arrest while out driving for car parts.
The Moulton Fire Dept urges careful use of firecrackers to prevent fires and injuries during Christmas and New Year. Fire Marshal Edward A. Darilek stresses safety to ensure a painless celebration.
Suzy's Flowers will close on December 24 at 3 00 pm and stay closed through December 26. Customers are advised to plan purchases accordingly.
The regular school board meeting on December 14 approved minutes and named teachers to serve on the Textbook Committee for 1978 79 including Kenneth Fishbeck Ben Dari lek Annie Matus Marjorie Hoyer Rachael Caballero Sybil Pustejovsky R L Orsak Kenneth Black Billy Branyon and Supt Thomas Hoyer. The board also approved assisting the T P A with the covered walkway project.
August Zatopek Sr a lifelong resident died at Shady Oak Nursing Home on December 14 at age 86 years one month and three days He was born November 11 1891 in Fayette County son of Joseph Zatopek and Rosie Barcak He married Frances Slovacek on July 18 1911 and they farmed in Fayette County later moving to Moravia Lavaca County then to Moulton Community in 1944 He was a farmer all his life Funeral services were held.
Karen Cunningham graduates with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. She is the daughter of Dr and Mrs Lester Raab of San Antonio. See DEGREE, Page 3, Col. 2.
Fifteen cars on the VFW grounds were vandalized on Saturday night December 17. A juvenile from Shiner faced charges of vandalism and appeared before Municipal Court Judge George Mayer the following day accompanied by his father.
On Sunday December 18 at 2:00 p.m. a 1959 GMC pick up driven by Alvin Berckenhoff of Moulton and a 1968 Chevrolet driven by Lexie Etlinger of Moulton collided on Highway 9S. Light damage to the GMC and considerable damage to the Chevrolet with no injuries. Earlier that day at 10:00 a.m. a 1971 Pinto driven by Barbara Furrer of Moulton and a 1973 Chevrolet driven by Lynne Ann Diouhy of Shiner collided in the Patek Drive In Parking Lot. Diouhy sustained light damage while Furrer’s car had considerable damage with no injuries.
Mobil Oil Corp will remain closed all day Saturday December 24 as Christmas Eve observance.
Mrs Edward C Vlasta Beran of San Antonio remains in the neurological pavilion of Methodist Hospital in a stable but semi conscious state. She first fell ill August 6 and underwent cranial surgery for a massive hemorrhage with right side paralysis. Subsequent strokes on November 13 and 27 left her in a comatose uncommunicative state with uncertain prognosis.
Kloesels Steakhouse will close at 2 p.m. on Christmas Eve and remain shut on December 25 and 26, affecting holiday hours for diners and staff.
Evelyn P. Davis is jailed in Fayette County Monday morning pending payment of $476 in speeding fines. The case notes she was charged with speeding and refers readers to FINES, Page 3.
The City of Moulton held a regular meeting with all members present. Bills totaling 4974.80 were approved. An amendment to extend unemployment compensation coverage was adopted. Ordinance 12 77 to join the Texas Municipal Retirement System was approved. The council agreed to host a Guadalupe Valley Water Utilities Association meeting in April 1978. Finance figures show Electric Dept net profit 6147.42, fuel adjustment 3021.11.
Among 17 cities within 40 miles participating in the 1977 City Sales Tax, three are ahead by 15 percent or more from 1976, four by 10 percent or more, five by six to nine percent, and one trails. Nixon tops the gains at 29 percent with 42 609.67 collected and 7 543.52 received last payment. Ganado and Victoria also show strong increases, Hallettsville and Shiner exceed 17 percent, Yoakum up 16 percent, and Luling at 15 percent.
The Columbian Squires seek to sponsor a theatre at the Catholic Auditorium and ask residents to vote on preferred genres and movies. A ballot printed in the Eagle invites attention with a Jan 7 1978 deadline and options including horror comedies musicals Western action and more.
The notice warns residents to avoid danger and property loss from fireworks as dry conditions increase fire risk. It urges keeping Christmas trees fresh and moist and ensuring artificial trees and decorations meet safety standards per US labeling. Moulton Volunteer Fire Department.
Office hours listed for Moulton Eagle set with Tuesday and Friday 8 a m to 5 p m open. Wednesday and Thursday show closures or morning hours only with 8 to 12 p m on Thursday.
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