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Moulton Eagle

Location

Moulton, Texas, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1976

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Kittens Reach Regional IV Finalists in Class A Girls

The 1976 Victoria Texas Regional IV Class A girls basketball tournament saw the Kittens among eight Texas teams in the finals with a 26 4 season and an opening matchup against Agua Dulce 28 5. The morning game began at 9 30 with a tight score progression and a halftime tally of Moulton 17 Agua Dulce 18.

Victoria Texas Victoria College Louisiana South Kittens Agua Dulce’s Moulton Agua Dulce Dulce

New Headquarters For Alley Bar B Que Under Construction

New headquarters for Alley Bar B Que are under construction across from Pilot Super Market. A 30 by 40 tin building will house a barbecue pit and dining area with hot barbecue available Saturdays and Sundays. Owners Rodney Petrek and Dennis Schacherl.

Alley Bar-B-Que Pilot Super Market Rodney Petrek Dennis Schacherl

Farm Bureau to Meet Tonight in Moulton

The Moulton Farm Bureau holds its regular meeting Thursday night February 28 at 7 30 at Sulphur Park. Members are asked to bring sandwiches cake and other Social items for the evening.

Moulton Farm Bureau Sulphur Park

Raise Harvest and Lock Raises Garden Theft Warning

A town home reports theft of stored vegetables from its private space. About 170 pounds of red potatoes and two foot tubs of white potatoes were taken from a garden store room. Police urge neighbors to protect produce and review security after previous incidents.

Blinn College Honor Students Named for Fall 1975

Two Moulton students, Thomas E. Koranek and Carrie E. Okruhlik, are listed on Blinn College fall semester honor roll for 1975. The announcement highlights academic achievement among Blinn College students.

Moulton Blinn College Thomas E. Koranek Carrie E. Okruhlik

Perry Wornat Named Local Family Leader of Tomorrow

Perry G. Wornat of Moulton High School has been named 1976 Betty Crocker Family Leader of Tomorrow after scoring highly on a national knowledge and attitude exam given December 2. The award includes a certificate from General Mills and eligibility for state and national honors in the Betty Crocker Search for Leadership in Family Living.

Perry G. Wornat Moulton High School Betty Crocker General Mills

Legion To Meet Wed March 3 at Legion Home

Moulton American Legion will hold a meeting on Wednesday evening March 3 at the Legion Home. A social bowstow will be served at 7:30 p.m. followed by the business meeting.

Legion

Local Miss Helen Matus Named Finalist in Miss Go Texan

Fifteen finalists were chosen from fifty contestants at Kountry Kingdom near Pasadena for the Miss Go Texan contest. Helen Matus of Houston and formerly of Moulton represents the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, daughter of Mr and Mrs Jerry Matus.

Helen Matus Houston Moulton Kenr Radio Kountry Kingdom Pasadena

Alvin Kocian Seeks Re election To Moulton School Board

Alvin Kocian announces his candidacy for re election as Trustee of the Moulton Independent School District. He asks voters to support his bid in the April 3, 1976 election, pledging earnest effort for the children and honesty in all school matters.

Alvin Kocian Moulton Independent School District

Lodge Presidents To Be Honored In March Campaign

Local Hermann Sons lodge presidents will be honored in a Presidents Membership Campaign in all 160 lodges of the Order of the Sons of Hermann in Texas during March. Grand President Henry Riemer in San Antonio said the 31 day frame fits since the fraternal benefit society was founded.

Hermann Sons Lodge Order of the Sons of Hermann Texas San Antonio Henry Riemer

Smirak father interred at St Marys Victoria hospital

Joe A. Smirak of Halletts ville died February 19 in a Victoria hospital at age 67. A retired farmer, he was born May 1, 1908, in Lavaca. He is survived by his daughter Mrs. R L Orsak of Moulton. Funeral arrangements are on SMIRAK, Page 2, Col. 3.

Joe A. Smirak Hallettsville R. L. Orsak Moulton Victoria Hospital Mr. Smirak Lavaca

Services Held for Margaret Ebert 37 in Shiner

Funeral services were held at 10 30 a m Friday at the Shiner Catholic Church for Mrs Margaret Ebert 37 of Houston who died Tuesday in Houston Death attributed to natural causes Burial in Shiner Catholic Cemetery Buffington Funeral Home in charge of arrangements

Shiner Catholic Church Margaret Ebert Houston Shiner Catholic Buffington Funeral Home See Page S

Flatonia K. of C. Stag Party Planned for March 10

The Annual Flatonia K. of C. stag party will be held at the American Legion Hall in Flatonia Wednesday March 10 beginning at 7 30 P M. Plates will be ready at 6 00 P M. The menu features barbecued chicken and plates cost 2 00.

Flatonia

Lavaca County Farm Bureau Officials Listed in Hallettsville

The governing board for Lavaca County Farm Bureau for the current year is shown with offices in Hallettsville. Names include President M. E. Jacobs and First Vice-President F. C. Schneider among others, with staff Sheryl Swab Edward J. Berger Jr C Y Jacobs Margaret Hermes Albert Mache Ben Riske Lukas Janak Tom Kanak.

Farm Bureau Lavaca County Farm Bureau Cur Hallettsville M. E. Jacobs Sheryl Swab Anne Edward J. Berger, Jr F. C. Schneider Hugo Fisbeck Thomas Schrein C. Y. Jacobs Margaret Hermes Albert Mache Ben Riske Lukas Janak Tom Kanak

Moulton Community Clinic Auction Seeks Items

An auction planned for Sunday May 30 in Moulton aims to raise proceeds for the Moulton Community Clinic. Donations are requested including jewelry clocks furniture farm equipment vehicles animals and various goods with pickup contacts and phone numbers listed for item drop off or collection.

Moulton

Health Careers Assembly Highlights Broad Texas Roles

Moulton hosted a February 17 Health Careers Assembly with speaker John Haddad of Austin. He spoke to area students about diverse health careers beyond doctors and nurses, emphasizing teamwork and helping people, and noted his own background as a professional musician.

Moulton John Haddad Austin Haddad Texas Central Texas Mr. Haddad

Operation Rice Bowl Lent Effort Across Catholic Parishes

Catholic churches nationwide prepare for the 41st International Eucharistic Congress with Operation Rice Bowl. Beginning Sunday February 29 families receive a rice bowl to assemble and prayerfully sacrifice meals during Lent.

Birthday Party at Shady Oak Nursing Home Welcomes February Residents

February birthdays were honored at Shady Oak Nursing Home with a 2 PM lunch for residents. C D A Court 2018 hosted alongside co hosts and provided kolaches and a birthday cake. T A C H Girls from Moulton High donated a Valentine Cake and helped serve.

C.D. of A. Court Christine Wenske Helen Vasek T.A.C.H. Girls Moulton High School Marsha Nieto

Mental Health Chairperson Named for May Campaign

Mrs. Francis Fisbeck of Moulton was named Mental Health Chairperson for the May 1976 campaign announced by Car roll B. Bryant, president of the Texas Association for Mental Health. She will recruit volunteers to go house to house during Mental Health Month as the association remains a volunteer effort.

Francis Fisbeck Moulton Carroll B. Bryant Texas Association For Mental Health Fisbeck

Trustee Election Planned for Apr 3 1976 Moulton School

Trustees set April 3 1976 for election of two board members. George Mayer to serve as election judge. Marvin Jasek and Alvin Kocian seek re election. Regular meeting adopted 1976 77 calendar and rehired Annie Valigura as cafeteria manager. Next meeting March 10 1976.

Moulton George Mayer Marvin Jasek Alvin Kocian Annie Valigura

Local Couple Featured on Eyes of Texas Filming

Elementary principal and Mrs. Kenneth Fishbeck of Moulton appeared on The Eyes Of Texas during a visit to Brock Book Store in San Antonio where filming occurred.

Eyes of Texas Kenneth Fishbeck Moulton Fishbecks Brock Book Store San Antonio

Pageant Committee to Meet Monday Evening

An important meeting of the Pageant Committee will be held at the Catholic Rectory on Monday evening March 1 at 6 00 p.m. All members are asked to be present.

No School in Moulton on March 1 for in service day

There will be no school in Moulton on Monday March 1 as teachers hold an end of quarter in service workday. Classes resume Tuesday.

Moulton

Moulton Pageant Plans Bicentennial Event

As a Bicentennial observance the Moulton Community will present the pageant This Is My Country on the evening of June 18 1976. School students faculty and many organizations will participate in episodes depicting local history. The event aims to express patriotism and celebrate America with details to follow.

Moulton Country America

Kittens Take District Crown In Comeback Win Over Snook

Moulton Kittens beat Snook Blue Jays 45 to 40 to clinch the district title after leading 21-14 at halftime. Rhonda Maresh scored 19, Donna Bohuslav 18, Liz Chaloupka 8. Dana Novosad, Bernadine Marek, Linda Moeller, Karen Bohuslav, and Cletus Mikulencak contributed on defense and rebounding.

Moulton Snook Blue Jays Kittens Snook Snook Bluejays Moulton Kittens Rhonda Maresh Donna Bohuslav Liz Chaloupka Dana Novosad Bernadine Marek Linda Moeller Karen Bohuslav Cletus Mikulencak

Jasek Seeks Re-Election to Moulton ISD Trustees

Marvin J. Jasek files to run for re election as Trustee of the Moulton Independent School District in the upcoming School Board election set for April 3 1976. He states dedication to the district and promises honest careful consideration of all school related issues.

Marvin J. Jasek Moulton Independent

Moulton Public School Week Observed March 1 6

The Moulton Public School will observe Public School Week from March 1 through 6 with public tours and classes in session. The cafeteria will offer lunches at 1.00 for adults. advance call 596-4821 to plan. No school Monday March 1 due to teachers in service.

Moulton Public School

Sick Tom E Tousek Undergoes Major Surgery at Seymour Hospital

Sick Tom E Tousek of Seymour underwent major surgery at Seymour Hospital Saturday morning and is recuperating nicely. He is the son of Mrs. Jacob Tousek Sr. of Moulton.

Tom E. Tousek Seymour Seymour Hospital Jacob Tousek Sr Moulton

Pearl Beer Distributing Co Collects Aluminum Cans

Pearl Beer Distributing Co in Moulton collected more than 313600 used aluminum beverage cans from the community. Owner Erwin A Oehl said the program will continue Mondays and Wednesdays 3 PM to 530 PM and Saturdays 8 AM to 11 AM at the distributorship. The statewide effort has removed over 133 million cans since 1973, with Pearl contributing 2.42 million cans in the program.

Pearl Beer Distributing Company Moulton Erwin A. Oehl Oehl Pearl Aluminum Beverage Texas Pearl Lee Birdsong

Mark Kolar Named to Texas A&M Dean's List

Mark Kolar of here earned Dean's List honors at Texas A&M University for the fall semester of 1975 with a 3.40 GPA. A senior in business administration, he is the son of Mr. and Mrs. James Kolar of Moulton.

Mark Kolar A& M Here Texas A&m University Mark James Kolar Moulton

Also Mentioned on This Page

Kevin Pilat Robert Pilat Sheila Orsak Perry Wornat The Moulton American Legion Legion Home Moultonite St. Mary's Smirak Flatonia KC Stag Herman Hanslik F & M State Bank Ervin Patek North-End Sta Gus’s Place Fisbeck Grocery Barta Grocery Bohuslav Feed Mill Health Careers Assembly Shady Oak Charles Zamykal Emily Pfeil Edward Wotipka Kate Smith Pearl Beer Distributing Co
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