Albert Pustejovsky rites held here December 28
Albert Pustejovsky died December 26 at Shady Oak Nursing Home Moulton after a heart attack at 86. He was born July 8, 1890 between Moravia and Schulenburg and spent life on farms before moving to Moulton and later Shady Oak. Funeral services were held December 28 at Zion Lutheran Church with graveside rites at Moulton City Cemetery. He is survived by three sons, eleven grandchildren, two great grandchildren, two brothers, one sister, and many nieces and nephews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Pustejovsky
Shady Oak
Moulton
Karel Pustejovsky
Antonia Chovanetz
Moravia
Schulenburg
Henkhaus
Cecilia Miculka
Pustejovsky
Pustejovksy
Zion Lutheran Church
Julius F. Holm
Moulton City
Paul Post
James Pustejovsky
Robert Pustejovsky
Clinton Pustejovsky
Murray Smith
Donald Valenta
George
Charles Pustejovsky
Melvin Post
Houston
Karnes City
Emil Pustejovsky
Ernest
Millie) Hajek
Shiner
William
Anton
August
Edward
Raymond
Jerry
John
Julia) Gramerbauer
Joe
Agnes) Bohuslav
Adele) Hollub
Kittens Open District Play Friday January 7
The Moulton Kittens travel to Smiley to open the 1977 district basketball season with a 6 30 p m junior varsity game followed by the varsity contest. Smiley is expected to be a top challenger for the district crown. Bobkatz boast a 16 8 record with runners up in Luling and Brenham tournaments. They open district January 18 hosting Waelder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bobkatz
Moulton’Kittens
Smiley
J. V
Kittens
Brenham
Waelder
Moulton and
Thank You Message From Shady Oak Home 1976
The Shady Oak Home expresses gratitude to clergy led by Very Rev. Robert E. Schmidt and Rev. Julius F. Holm for devotional services and to visiting clergy for kindness. It thanks friends who visited with food or entertainment, volunteers, carolers, and Moulton School Band students directed by Robert Janota for spreading Christmas cheer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert E. Schmidt
Julius F. Holm
Moulton
Robert Janota
Moulton J V Tournament Weekend Schedule
The Seniors of ’77 sponsor the Moulton Junior Varsity tournament this weekend January 6 7 8. The Moulton girls play Thursday at 6 30 p m and the boys at 8 p m with Shiner Smithville Burton Flatonia Nixon St Pauls Fayetteville and Waelder also competing. Finals Saturday feature girls 7 00 p m followed by boys 8 30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton
Shiner
Smithville
Burton
Flatonia
Nixon
St. Paul's
Fayetteville
Waelder
Victoria Downs Kittens Fall to Victoria Stingarettes 59 46
Victoria Stingarettes beat the Moulton Kittens 59 to 46 as Cynthia Barefield scored 33 points to pace the victors. Donna Simper led the Kittens with 18 points and Liz Chaloupka added 17 as turnovers hampered a second half rally. Bohuslav held to 9 points. In the JV game Victoria’s J V won 56 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton Bob Kittens
Victoria Stingarettes
Kittens
Cynthia Barefield
Soph
Donna Simper
Liz Chaloupka
Stingarette
Donna Bohuslav
Victoria
J. V
Christmas Card From California Native of Moulton
A subscriber reports receiving a Christmas card from Mrs. Clay Brown formerly Ellye Glause of Moulton now living in Winterhaven California. She notes her husband died in 1965 and a son died on January 19 1976. she has one son on a farm nearby. The area’s land sells for 2000 to 25000 dollars per acre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clay Brown
Ellye Glause
Moulton
Winterhaven
California
Blinn College Spring Registration Opens January 11
Blinn College announces spring registration starts Tuesday January 11 with weekday hours 8 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. through January 17. Classes begin January 18 and late registration ends January 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blinn College
Hit and Run Driver Sought After Highway 77 Mishap
A 1971 Chevrolet Impala driven by Henry Joe Jasek of Hallettsville was hit in a left rear by a 1954 Chevrolet at the F.M. 532 intersection with U.S. 77. The other car sped away, rain and traffic hindered pursuit, and the accident remains under investigation. Jasek and family were traveling north on 77 when the crash occurred Friday around 5:30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Joe Jasek
Hallettsville
Highway 77
Jasek
Becky
Local banks show strong deposit gains in 1976
Lavaca and DeWitt county banks total deposits rose by 131.87 million for the quarter ending December 31 1976, beating the 1975 level by 13.62 million with most institutions contributing. City by city figures list 1976 totals for Cuero Yoakum Yorktown and others, highlighting growth across the two counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lavaca
DeWitt County
State Domino Championship Set for January 30 in Hallettsville
The 23rd Annual State Championship Domino Tournament will be held at the American Legion Hall in Hallettsville on Sunday January 30 1977. Registration begins at 730 am with play starting at 900 am. Entry is 5 dollars per player or 10 dollars per two player team. Prize money will be increased. Details from G H Gerdes Chairman 798 2711 P O Box 283 Hallettsville TX 77964. Last year almost 350 players from across Texas and neighboring states participated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hallettsville
American Legion Hall
G. H. Gerdes
P.O. Box
Texas
Panhandle
el Paso
Louisiana and
Arkansas
Catholic Daughters of America to Meet January 6
The Catholic Daughters of America will hold a regular session after the Evening Mass at the Catholic gym on Thursday January 6. Members are reminded that dues are now payable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catholic Daughters of America
Child Killed by Auto in Gonzales
Five year old Janice Denise Gray was struck by a car in Gonzales and died at Holmes Community Hospital. Edgar Gilmore 75 of Gonzales admitted to failing to carry a license. Witnesses and officer Bob House said the child ran into the street and the driver could not avoid the impact. She lived with her grandmother Minnie Gray in Gonzales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janice Denise Gray
Gonzales
Edgar Gilmore
Gilmore
Bob House
Minnie Gray
Holmes Community Hospital
Sick Mr Bill Meyer Improves at Renger Hospital Halletts ville
Mr Bill Meyer remains a patient at Renger Hospital Halletts ville since last week Tuesday and is improving nicely in room 301. Mrs David Schoenfeld underwent major surgery at Huth Memorial Hospital Yoakum last week Thursday and is reported to be recovering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Meyer
Renger
Hallettsville
David Schoenfeld
Huth Memorial Hospital
Yoakum
Grass Fire Destroys Only Lawn At Filipe Nieto Place
Moulton Fire Dept responded to a grass fire at the Filipe Nieto residence east of town last Thursday around noon. The blaze started from a trash fire and damaged only the grass lawn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton
Mother’s vigil near coma patient ends in hope
Marie Mitchell of Columbia cared for her nine year old daughter Janice as she battled a malignant brain tumor. After years of inoperable growth and radiation, Janice improved for six months with her mother’s constant care and faith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Mitchell
Columbia, S.C
Janice
Beech Island church marks 236th anniversary
Silver Bluff Baptist Church in Beech Island celebrated its 236th anniversary tracing to 1750 founding by a white missionary and 1773 transfer to enslaved people. Mrs. Julie Washington chaired the celebration noting many current members are descendants of original members.
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Silver Bluff Baptist Church
Beech Island
D.C
Julie Washington
Car paint damage reported near school ground
Damage occurred last Thursday to two parked cars on the road at the school ground as paint was scratched off their sides. No injuries reported and no suspects identified.
Divorce Splits Family Costs Jump 25 Percent
A Community Council of Greater New York study finds living costs rise about 25 percent after divorce. With an employed father and unemployed mother, housing and utilities surge 70.9 percent, groceries 8.8, medical care 12.2, and laundry 116.8 as two households replace one. Pre divorce annual cost was 10785, rising to 13489 post divorce excluding legal fees and setup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Community Council of
Greater New York
Be Careful Burning Trash Urges Fire Dept
Local fire officials warn the public to be cautious with trash fires despite wet ground. Sparks from cigarettes or trash fires can ignite large blazes, and wet soil slows fire trucks from reaching scenes, so extinguish every spark before leaving. Willie Hoepfl, Fire Chief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Local Fire Dept
First Catholic Woman Preacher Receives Official Status
Sister Kathleen Cannon, chaplain at Albertus Magnus College in New Haven, was granted preacher status by Archbishop Whealon of Hartford. The designation allows her to deliver sermons at Mass, marking a formal step in women preaching within the Catholic Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathleen Cannon
Albertus Magnus College
New Haven
Conn
John F. Whealon
Hartford
Kathleen
Whealon
Man Arrested for Hallettsville Liquor Store Robbery
Michael Caine, 27, was arrested and charged with armed robbery of Matula No. 2 Liquor Store in Hallettsville just before 9 p.m. on December 17. He appeared before Justice of the Peace Wilton Hinch, bond set at 10000, case to Grand Jury. Police credited with prompt action and possible accomplices under investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Caine
Matula No. 2
Hallettsville
Caine
Justice of the Peace
Wilton
Bill) Hinch
Charley Holley
Sheriff's Dept. and
Highway Patrol
H'ville Police
Holley
JP Hinch
Schulenburg
Davenport
Doctors Smoke Less Now Than In 1959
An American Cancer Society survey of 5 604 doctors shows 19.2 percent smoke today down from 38.6 percent in 1959. In 1965 the rate was 28.3 percent, reflecting a sharp decline since the surgeon general's report on smoking and health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
American Cancer Society
Surgeon General
Hochheim Prairie Branch 13 Annual Meeting Notice
Hochheim Prairie Farm Mutual Insurance Association Branch 13 schedules its annual meeting at the branch office on Monday January 10 at 7 30 P M Members are welcome to attend and participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hochheim Prairie Farm Mutual Insurance Association
Dan Havlik to Receive BFA Degree at UT Austin
Dan Havlik has completed all work for a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree at the University of Texas in Austin and will continue studies in the graduate school of Library Science. Graduation exercises are in May 1977. Dan is the son of Mr and Mrs J J Havlik of Houston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Havlik
University of Texas In
Austin
Graduate School of Library Science
Dan
J. J. Havlik
Houston
Rites Held for Mrs. Joe V. Michalec in Witting
Mrs. Joe V. Michalec 83 of Witting died December 29 at Renger Memorial Hospital Halletts ville. Funeral at St. Joseph Catholic Church followed by burial in Moulton Catholic Cemetery. Survived by husband, four daughters, two sons, sister, four brothers, 21 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe V. Michalec
Witting
Renger Memorial Hospital
Hallettsville
St. Joseph Catholic Church
Moulton Catholic Cemetery
Smith Funeral Home
Albert Pavlicek
Moulton
Dorothy Hromadka
Weimar
Daniel Freytag
Flatonia
Robert Kresta
San Antonio
Bill Michalec
Victor Michalec
Schulenburg
Bill Vana
Victoria
Victor Rybak
Bill Rybak
Ernest Rybak
Needville
Joe Rybak
Houston
Gonz Livestock Market Report Shows Mixed Gains Across Classes
The market was active with steady to higher pricing for good cattle and hogs. Fat calves and packer cows rose $1 to $2, hogs sold fully steady with major markets, and cow with calf pairs remained strong in top lots. Prices listed for various grades and weights include good and choice cattle 32.00 to 36.50, hog tops 38.00 to 39.80, and sows 25.00 to 32.50.
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Moulton J. V
Victoria Downs Kittens
Kathy Zidec
Bernadine Marek
Cletus Mikulencak
Sharon Gaertner
Linda Moeller
Elaine Pavlicek
Karen Bohuslav
C.B
Yoakum National Bank
First State Bank
Cuero
Buchel Bank and Trust Co
Farmers State Bank and Trust Co
First National Bank
Peoples State Bank
Yorktown
Yorktown Community Bank
Farmers and Merchants State Bank
Nordheim
Westhoff
Home State Bank
A.m
CDA
Mitchell
Willie Hoepfl
Northwest Catholic High School
West Hartford
OS Lines
Marcus Davenport
Gonz
Livestock Market Report
Robert Singletary
Philip Morris Manufacturing Center
Richmond
Virginia
Philiporris
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