Two Flatonia Grocery Store Robbers At Large
A daylight armed robbery at Kolar's Grocery in Flatonia netted about 675 dollars from two cash registers. The suspects, described as two black men, fled on foot and by a possibly brown Pontiac Firebird with a damaged front end. Sheriff T J Flournoy said the incident occurred at 11 25 a m and that descriptions varied as officers sought the pair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flatonia
Kolar’s
T. J. Flournoy
Lily Novak
Hi Way Lumber Showroom Under Construction
Hi Way Lumber Co. reports a new showroom and office north of the current building. The 30 by 60 metal structure should be finished in a few weeks, owner Daniel G. Kozelsky says. Builders Daniel Brom and Julius Jasek oversee the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hi-Way Lumber Co
Hiway
Daniel G. Kozelsky
Daniel Brom
Julius Jasek
Moulton Seeks Waste Dump Move Protested by Gonzales County
Gonzales County commissioners unanimously protest Moulton’s plan to build a municipal solid waste dump in Gonzales County. A public hearing is set for 2 p.m. Tuesday February 17 at the county courthouse. The site is 4 to 14 miles northwest of Moulton near Bear Branch Crossing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton
Gonzales County
Mack Griffin
Gonzales
Griffin
Secon
Welly Gibson
Texas Department of Health Resources
Bear Branch Crossing
Moulton Gin to Close for Stockholders Meeting
The Moulton Farmers Gin and Mill Co will close at 10 a.m. on February 23 1976 for a stockholders meeting at the Moulton VFW Hall The directors request all business be paused for the gathering and stockholders to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton Farmers Gin & Mill Co
Moulton Vfw
Community Clinic Directors Aim for Funds and Central Site
One year after the Chamber formed a nine member board the Moulton Community Medical Clinic directors pursued donations memorials and local projects to fund a new clinic. They considered several centrally located sites including the Janszen estate and sent inquiries to state or federal fund sources while planning three to four meetings monthly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Moulton
Austin
Janszen
Mitchell Files for Lavaca Sheriff in Democratic Primary
Johnnie Clyde Mitchell has filed for the office of Sheriff of Lavaca County subject to the Democratic Primary on May 1 1976. Watch this paper for more details on Mitchells candidacy for Sheriff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnnie Clyde Mitchell
Lavaca County
Mitchell
Prominent Hallettsville Lawyer Alton C. Allen Dies
Hallettsville civic leader and rancher Alton C. Allen, 70, died at Youens Hospital in Weimar after a heart attack suffered at his ranch Saturday evening. He rode horseback with nephew Ray Allen Williamson and Bill Petrich before falling ill. He was returned home and rushed to the hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hallettsville
Alton C. Allen
Youens Hospital
Weimar
Allen
Ray Allen Williamson
Bill Petrich
Williamson
Kate Higgins Receives Pendulum Watch Award
Mrs. Kate Higgins is shown receiving a 17-jeweled pendulum watch from Jimmy Orts of the Orts Oil Co this past week in appreciation for selling Sinclair and Arco gasoline for about thirty two years. She is also pictured with a Sinclair award given by the Sinclair Corporation before she switched to Arco products.
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Kate Higgins
Jimmy Orts
The
Orts Oil Company
Higgins
Sinclair and Arco
Sinclair
Sinclair Corporation
Arco Products
Kittens Win Bi-Dist Title In San Marcos
The Moulton Bob Kittens defeated Pflugerville 45 to 42 in San Marcos Tuesday night to capture the bi-district championship. They advance to regional play-offs Saturday morning February 21 at Victoria Junior College Gymnasium. Call Moulton High School Principal for the game time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton Bob Kittens
Pflugerville
San Marcos
Kittens
Victoria Junior College
Moulton High School
Noodle Soup Dinner At St Joseph Parish Hall
The St Joseph Altar Society hosts a homemade chicken noodle soup dinner at Moulton St Joseph Parish Hall on Sunday February 22 starting 9 a.m. Proceeds support parish activities. Menu includes soup bread sandwiches kalaches cakes pies and coffee. takeout available in containers.
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Moulton St. Joseph Parish
St. Joseph
Moulton Community Medical Clinic elects directors at annual meeting
The Moulton Community Medical Clinic held its February 11 meeting at the Catholic gym electing Georgia Meyer Bennie Marek Robert Olle and Ted Motal as president. A financial report was shared and plans for a May 29 groundbreaking and May 30 picnic were outlined with chairmen appointed and a charity auction urged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton Community Medical Clinic
Georgia Meyer
Bennie Marek
Robert Olle
Ted Motal
Drought Threatens Lavaca County Farmers and Ranchers
The Lavaca County drought grows critical with four weeks needed for rain to salvage winter crops and pastures. Without moisture, corn and milo plantings will fail and hay stocks will deplete as the worst winter drought in years threatens grain yields and livestock water. Normal planting would occur late February, with mid March as the deadline to plant before drought worsens.
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Lavaca
Moulton Chamber of Commerce drives member signups
The Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture announces a membership drive in effect. Members who recruit fifty or more will gain a life-term membership, and the top recruiter before the May banquet will receive a plaque for outstanding achievement. Join the chamber to support community promotion.
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Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture
Moulton
Moulton Chamber of Commerce
Moulton Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture
Drexler Seeks Constable Post in Precinct 6
Local farmer Louis J. Drexler, 54, Lavaca County native and longtime resident of Precinct 6 since 1948, runs for constable. A San Antonio College student, he holds a high school diploma and a Texas approved Peace Officer Training certificate from Victoria Police Academy. He serves as Lavaca County Reserve Deputy Sheriff for three years and completed a 24 hour Emergency Care Attendant course.
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Louis J. Drexler
Drexler
Lavaca County
Louis
Rosie
Leon
Central Power and Light
Victoria
Louis, Jr
Kasper Wire Works
Shiner
Shirley
Moczygemba Grocery
Yorktown
Mildred
Gonzales Independent School District
Rosemary
Towne Services, Inc
San
Legion Holds February Meeting at Legion Home
Geier-Merrem Post 392 held its monthly meeting February 4 at the Legion Home. Commander Willie Bartos led, audit reported orderly finances, and plans included a March 31 stag supper with barbecued chicken and trimmings. A March 14 birthday celebration will feature beef stew and trimmings. Potatoes need peeled by volunteers.
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Geier-Merrem
Legion Home
Willie Bartos
American Legion
Deanery C Y O Rally at Moulton V F W Hall
St. Joseph's C Y O of Moulton hosts a Sunday C Y O Rally at the V F W Hall with events from 2 30 p m registration to 11 p m dance. Rev Robert Kownacki speaks on the 41st International Eucharistic Congress and a related film is shown. Registration 3 75 covers chicken supper and dance tickets.
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St. Joseph's C.Y.O
Moulton
C.Y.O
V.F.W
Krystal Blue
Robert Kownacki
Downtown Landscaping Borders Prepared for Planting
Community and Chamber of Commerce coordinate with Agriculture to sponsor border planting before the parking area. County Commissioner Henry Kocian arranged dump trucks grader and crew completing the dig out of gravel and sandrock and refilling with soil in about two days. Shrubs and trees will come from Mr Janak’s nursery and soil will be replaced with sandy loam as recommended.
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Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture
Henry Kocian
Janak
Mrs John Valis 70 dies in Shiner Sunday
Mrs. John W. Valis 70 of Shiner died Sunday in Shiner hospital. Rosary Monday at Buffington Chapel. Services Tuesday at Sts Cyril and Methodius Church with burial in Shiner Cemetery. Survived by three sons Johnny Joe Raymond Edward daughter Mrs Daniel Bohuslav four sisters and 14 grandchildren.
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John W. Valis
Shiner
Shiner Hospital
Buffington Funeral Home
Sts. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church
Shiner Catholic Cemetery
Johnny
Joe
Raymond
Edward
Victoria
Daniel Bohuslav
Moulton
Steve
Dan
Frank Roznovsky
George Valls
John Beale
John Phillips
Joe Fishbeck
Donor list for medical clinic sponsors diverse contributions
A compiled roster shows donors and sponsors with varied gifts from $50 to $999.99 supporting a medical clinic. individual names include John Raab, Joe Nieto, Ernest Chaloupka, Jodie Lee Gold, Henry Kotzebue, and many more, plus groups such as Texas Trail Riders and Lutheran Brotherhood.
Also Mentioned on This Page
J. Jack Cloutier
August Janszen
Don Trepagnier
South Texas
Sam & Will Moore
Alton C, Allen
Fisbeck
David
Citizens of Tomorrow
George Flood
Jerome Flood
Oscar Tousek
M.C.M.C. Meeting
C. of
Merce
Legion
John Valis
Johnnie Maresh
Anton Netardus
Texas Trail Riders
Altair
Texas
I. B. Ramsoner
A. F. Kotzebue
F. T. Fehrenkamp
O. M. Kotzebue
Julius Holm
D & L Variety
Dennis Fishbeck
Lutheran Brotherhood
John Raab
Joe Nieto
Ernest Chaloupka
Julia Batey
Patrick Jasek
Jodie Lee Gold
Joe Holub
Stanis Rothbauer
Henry Kotzebue
Minnie Lockstedt
Ferd
Miculka
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