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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1973
Page
1
The Moulton Kittens advance from the Regional Tournament with two wins and a shot at the state meet in Austin. Coach Billy Branyon leads a defense strong enough to limit Hungerford to 10 field goals as Deraleeuvias and Rosemari Drexler pace the offense.
The regular meeting of the Moulton Farm Bureau will be held Thursday night Feb 22 at 7 30. All members urged to attend.
Emil J Jaiuska states he will not run for Place 1 on the Moulton City Council in the April 7 election. He thanks residents for cooperation during his two year term and expresses that serving the people has been a pleasure.
Curtis J Albrecht of Moulton earned the Distinguished Student ranking at Texas A M University College Station as registrar Robert A Lacey announced. The 4th year building construction major joins top 10 percent of undergraduates with a GPA of at least 3.25. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Lester Albrecht of Route 1 Moulton.
The city will re appraise all real estate on the tax roll to align with current market value. The assessment ratio will be 380 of value for tax purposes. Owners will be notified of changes and may meet with the Board of Equalization at a later date.
The family of Joseph J. Malec thanks friends neighbors and relatives for acts of kindness after his death. Special gratitude to Seton Hospital Austin doctors and nurses Rev Joseph Schmidt Rev Stanley Petry and Rev Marcus Valenta and Kubena Funeral Home Hallettsville. Appreciation extended for flowers memorials Mass cards and food. May God bless you all.
The Moulton Bobkittens meet Grandview at 10 A.M. Friday in Gregory Gym Austin in the second game of the morning session. Cooper and Valley open at 8:30 A.M. Friday with the winners advancing to a 1:30 P.M. Saturday state final. A pep rally at 8:15 A.M. Thursday at the high school honors the Kittens and parents.
Mayor James Kolar invites the public to a pep rally at Moulton High School on Thursday February 22 at 8 15 am. The event is a send off for the Bobkittens departing for Austin at 8 45 am before they play Grandview at 10 am Friday February 23 at Gregory gym in Austin.
The St. Joseph Altar Society sponsors a homemade chicken noodle soup dinner at St. Joseph Parish Hall in Moulton on Sunday February 25. Served items include gelicious noodle soup bread pie sandwiches kolaches cake and coffee. Doors open at 9 a.m. and will close once items are sold. Bring containers to take soup home. Everyone is invited.
The Moulton Farmers Gin & Mill Co. will close at 10:00 p m on February 26 1973 for the annual stockholders meeting to be held at the Moulton V F W Hall.
The Moulter School board met February 14 in the Administration Building with President Daniel Jasek presiding. All members attended. They approved minutes and the financial report, amended dress code rules for boys and girls, and voted to hold the trustee election on April 7.
The article notes Astroworld in Houston Texas gearing up for spring entertainment. It mentions family fun and the option for local readers from Moulton to have photographs taken, arranging through Guest Relations at the front gate for a story.
Governor Dolph Briscoe urges statewide participation in Public Schools Week to highlight education's role in developing tomorrow's leaders. The memo emphasizes community involvement with parents visiting schools and cooperation with boards and staff to make Texas public schools among the nation’s best.
Moulton Kittens defeated the Plagerville Pantherettes 50 40 in Lockhart to claim the bi district crown. Deralee Pavlas and Kathleen Heinrich led with 21 points each while Rosemari Drexler added 8 as the team shot 38 percent and benefited from a strong second quarter to pull ahead by halftime.
George J. Mayer Jr. has taken a teaching job in the Bloomington Independent School District teaching seventh and eighth grade math. He began January 15 1973 and lives in Placedo Texas. He has been active in junior high activities including refereeing basketball games and running the clock since arriving.
Miss Janie Sustr returns home to Victoria after a week in Citizens Memorial Hospital recovering steadily. D Hinrichs Sr. remains seriously ill in Holmes Hospital Gonzales in room 25 after a Monday arrival. Fred Pietsch recuperating at 151 Prairie View Dr New Braunfels with prior care at Wenger Memorial Hospital Italideville. Jodie Golu home Friday from Renger Hospital Hallettsville after three days of tests.
A Defensive Driving Course will be taught at the local school from 6 30 p m to 9 30 p m on February 26 27 and 28. Interested individuals must register by calling the office of the local superintendent.
Kenneth Pishbeek a 1958 Moulton High School graduate was chosen by the Moulton Independent Schools Board for Elementary School Principal. The vacancy followed the death of former principal Darnek, who began teaching science and coaching in the district, later winning the 1970 district boys basketball title.
State Board of Insurance explains defensive driving credits for 10 percent reductions under the National Safety Council course. It covers principal drivers, multiple vehicles, assigned risk plans, dual driver courses, and timing of credits for policies after September 1, 1972. See DRIVING, Page 2, Col. 4.
Fisbeck Grocery will stay open Sundays from 8 00 to 11 30 a m starting February 25. Staff invite customers to stop by for a cup of coffee.
Schulenburg welcomes Rick's Electronics a new radio and TV repair shop at 716 Walters Ave owned by Rick and Elaine Schoenfeld formerly of Austin. services include TVs radios intercom systems and PA systems grand opening Saturday February 24 with free refreshments and a prize drawing at 5 PM open to the public.
The terms of Marvin Jask and Frankie Darilek expire. Moulton ISD residents may file for the school board by March 7 in the superintendent's office.
Attendance at the Moulton Flyers dance was strong despite unfavorable weather. The club thanks the VFW Post for the hall and other accommodations provided for the event.
Final rites were held for Moulton Elementary School Principal E. E. Darilek on February 11 at St. Joseph Catholic Church Moulton under Smith Funeral Home direction. Interment was in the Catholic Cemetery with Rev. Robert Schmidt and Rev. Stanley Petry officiating. Pallbearers were Moulton Public School teachers and trustees. Darilek had 42 years in teaching, starting at Grieve School at nineteen, later at Culak and Dickson, before 26 years at Moulton. He was married to Josephine Simper Darilek in 1934.
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