Christmas Decorating Contest Winners Named in Door and Window Divisions
Judging took place on December 16 with Elsie Jasek Josie Lee Albrecht and Cindy Petrek judging. Door Division winners were Dorothy Fojtik Bernadette Metal and Marjorie Hoyer. Window Division winners Terri Orts Joyce Cinadr and Alice Diets chke. Prizes were 7 5 and 3 dollars with yard signs. The Chamber thanks all entrants and invites residents to view the decorations at night and wish a Merry Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsie Jasek
Josie Lee Albrecht
Cindy Petrek
Dorothy Fojtik
Bernadette Metal
Marjorie Hoyer
Terri Orts
Joyce Cinadr
Alice Dietschke
Chamber of Commerce
Santa Claus service contact for Mrs. Dennis Barta
Residents may call Mrs. Dennis Barta at 596 4925 after 5 30 p m for Santa Claus service. Calls are not accepted after December 23.
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Dennis Barta
Piano Lessons Offered for Elementary Students
Notice of private piano lessons during school hours for children in grades 2 through 6. Lessons at 30 minutes twice a week cost two dollars and fifty cents. Interested parties should contact Mr Kenneth Shbeck at the Elementary or Mrs Kenneth Black.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Shbeck
Kenneth Black
Adult Education Class To Resume Jan 4 At 6 30
The Moulton adult education class will restart January 4 at 6 30 PM after December suspension due to low attendance. Classes will meet each Tuesday thereafter if attendance improves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton
Zion Lutheran Church Christmas Festival and Services
Zion Lutheran Church invites with a Christmas Eve Candlelight Service on Friday at 6 30 p m featuring a girls Carol Choir and familiar carols. Christmas Day Holy Communion festival service begins at 9 00 a m on Saturday.
City Dump Closure Notices for December and January
The city announces the disposal site will be closed on Saturday December 25 and Saturday January 1. Citizens are advised to plan waste drop offs accordingly and check for any further holiday closings.
Local Fire Poster Winners Named by City Department
The Fire Department awarded top prizes for fire prevention posters created by students from the Elementary and Jr. High School. Primary division winners include Amy Kresta, John Cinadr, and Jennifer Hinze with prizes of 3, 2, and 1 dollars respectively. Intermediate division awards go to Mike Roberts, Yvonne Simper, and Gerard Jaluska with 3, 2, and 1 dollars. Junior High prizes honor Johanna Martin, Patrice Koranek, and Linda Machart with 3, 2, and 1 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amy Kresta
John Cinadr
Jennifer
Mike Roberts
Yvonne Simper
Gerard Jaluska
Johanna Martin
Patrice Koranek
Linda Machart
Scout Drive Achieves Enrollment for Moulton Community
The annual Scout membership drive exceeded its $700 goal by 110 percent, raising $771.25 for the Capitol Area BSA. Auditor Bill Miculka reports the effort led by Father Schmidt and co-chair Ed Ducho with 33 workers. Troop 221 and Cub Pack 221, sponsored by American Legion Post and St. Joseph's Parish, remain active with training and activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton
Bill Miculka
Capitol Area
B.S.A
Schmidt
Ed. Ducho
The
American Legion Post
St. Joseph's Parish
Legion Holds Regular Meeting at Geier-Merrem Post 392
Geier-Merrem Post 392 held its regular meeting on Wednesday December 1 with Commander Willie Bartos presiding. Minutes of the prior meeting were read and approved. Finance Officer Larry ...
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geier- Merrem
Willie Bartos
Larry
Sick Edmund Anderle moved to Stevens Nursing Home
Edmund Anderle, resident of Hallettsville, moved from Youens Hospital in Weimar to Stevens Nursing Home, room 53 B. Seifert presented the monthly financial report. A $25 bond was approved for the local High School Oratorical Contest winner. Andrew Urbish listed in Baptist Memorial Hospital Houston. Johnnie Berry and Tom Tousek reported home and well. Sewer line to City line reported collapsing and causing trouble. See LEGION, Page 9, Col. 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmund Anderle
Stevens Nursing Home
Hallettsville
Youens
Weimar
Seifert
Andrew Urbish
Baptist Memorial Hospital
Houston
Johnnie Berry
Tom Tousek
FHA Girls of the Month Donna Simper
Donna Simper, a sophomore at MHS, is named F H A October Girl of the Month. She is a CYO member and varsity basketball player, daughter of Mr and Mrs Rudy Simper Sr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donna Simper
F.H.A
Donna
MHS
CYO
Rudy Simper Sr
Sandra Machart
Sandra
Steve Machart
Mrs Alfons Kubicek Undergoes Hip Surgery at Shiner
83 year old Mrs Kubicek broke her hip at the local nursing home and was admitted to Shiner Hospital. She was transported by Moulton ambulance and had hip surgery Monday morning. She is reported to be doing as well as can be expected.
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Alfons Kubicek
Shiner Hospital
Moulton
No Ambulance Meeting On December 31
There will be no ambulance meeting on Friday December 31. All ambulance attendants must contact Willie Hoepfl to obtain their January work schedule.
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Willie Hoepfl
Monetary Winner in Chronicle Contest
Joe Petrek of Moulton won 100 dollars in the Houston Chronicle drawing for the Go for 19.75 program. The prize is tied to customer-starts and he expresses gratitude for new customer referrals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Petrek
Houston Chronicle
Dist
Moulton
Petrek
Wagner's Store Closes Early on Christmas Eve
Wagner's Department Store will close at 3 00 p.m. on December 24 for the observance of the holiday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wagner's Dept
Firecrackers Safety Message From Moulton Fire Dept
Fire Marshal Edward A. Darilek urges safe use of firecrackers to prevent costly fires and personal injuries. He stresses caution to ensure a safe New Year for residents.
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Moulton Fire Dept
Edward A. Darilek
St Josephs Church Christmas Schedule in Moulton
St Josephs Church in Moulton lists Christmas services including Midnight Mass at 11:30 p.m. on December 24 with carols, Christmas Day Masses at 8:30 and 10:00 a.m., and pre Christmas Masses on Wednesday and Thursday at 7:00 p.m. Confessions run noon to 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Father Schmidt will visit shut ins at 9:00 a.m. and celebrate Mass at Shady Oak Nursing Home at 10:30 a.m. Everyone is welcome.
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St. Joseph’s Church
Moulton
Father Schmidt
Shady Oak Nursing Home
Bank Closes Early on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve
The Farmers-Merchants State Bank will shut at 12 Noon on December 24 and again at 12 Noon on December 31.
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Farmers — Merchants State Bank
M H S FFA Sweetheart and FHA Beau Named
Diana Wenske and Randy Hoyer are selected as the FFA Sweetheart and FHA Beau for 76 77. Diana serves as FHA reporter secretary treasurer junior class vice president biology club CY O member and is a junior. Randy is FFA reporter annual staff business manager CY O and student council member and varsity basketball player. he is a senior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FFA
FHA
Diana Wenske
Randy Hoyer
Diana
C.Y.O
Randy
School Board Names Text Book Committee Members
The Moulton School Board met December 8 in the Administration Building with President Daniel Jasek. Members present included Supt. Thomas H. Hoyer and principals, board members, and the secretary. The board approved minutes and the financial report. Teachers named to the Text Book Committee were Kenneth Fishbeck, Rachael Caballero, Marjorie Hoyer, James Black, Val Hinze, R. L. Orsak, Wm Branyon, Sybil Pustejovsky, and Supt. Hoyer. Discussion covered administrative policy on the honor roll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton
Daniel Jasek
Thomas H. Hoyer
Leslie Haas
Jimmy Holub
Alvin Kocian
R. L. Orsak
Kenneth Fishbeck
Lexie Etlinger
Rachael Caballero
Marjorie Hoyer
James Black
Val Hinze
Wm. Branyon
Sybil Pustejovsky
Voice of Democracy Winners at Moulton High
Eighteen Moulton High School students entered the 30th annual Voice of Democracy script writing contest sponsored by the Veterans of Foreign Wars and Ladies Auxiliary. The theme What America Means to Me urged personal citizenship reflection and roots of the nation’s ideals. Winners include Matthew Jasek Jennifer Jaluska Mary Schoenfeld Lucinda Kubicek Beverly Jasek Lynne Diouhy Sandra Machart Barbara Brom with photo credit to Jo Ann Surman who was ill.
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Moulton High School
Mary Schoenfeld
Lucinda Kubicek
Beverly Jasek
Lynne Diouhy
Sandra Machart
Barbara Brom
Mrs Rosie Tousek Services This Saturday
Mrs Rosie Tousek life long resident of this area died December 16 at Shiner Hospital after brief illness. She was 80 years six months and 22 days old. Born in Moulton on May 24. Services planned here Saturday. See Page 2.
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Rosie Tousek
Shiner Hospital
Moulton
Henry Vinklarek Funeral Notice
Henry Vinklarek Sr of Smithville died December 11 1976 at Temple Veterans Hospital after a long illness. He was 55. The body lay in state at Marrs Jones Funeral Chapel until 11:00 a.m. December 14. Funeral Mass noted on page 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Vinklarek Sr
Smithville
Veterans’ Hospital
Temple
Marrs-Jones
Vinklarek
Petrek Farm & Ranch Supply and Alley Bar-BQ Closed Holidays
Petrek Farm and Alley Bar-BQ will be closed on Christmas Day December 25 and New Year’s Day January 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petrek Farm & Ranch Supply and
Alley Bar-Bq
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Alice Dierschke
Zion Luth
Church
Legion
A.m
M.H.S. Ffa
Hubert Wenske
Thomas Hoyer
Voice of Democracy
Matthew Jasek
Jerry Matus
Bernadine Marek
Jo Ann Surman
Henry Vinklarek
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