Jo Ann Surman Ties For 3rd In District Speaking Contest
Jo Ann Surman a Moulton High School senior and Voice of Democracy winner tied for third with Joseph Lee Mundine of Victoria as district winners were announced in Cuero. First place went to Cheryl Boeck of Pettus High School and second to Debbie Cowan of Calhoun High School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jo Ann Surman
Moulton High School
Joseph Lee Mundine
Victoria
Cuero
Cheryl Boeck
Pettus High School
Debbie Cowan
Calhoun High School
Port Lavaca
Errol Dietze
Ed Pat Mixon
Patsy Duke
Dist. Com
Milton Haas
Hallettsville
Jo Ann
James Surman
V.F.W. Post No
Jerry Matus
Bank Deposits Rise in Lavaca County Banks in 1977
December 31 report shows Lavaca County bank deposits at a new peak with Yoakum totals of 42,259,707 in 1977 up from 36,896,152 in 1976. Yoakum National led with 27,083,298 in 1977 and 23,665,286 in 1976, while First State Bank reported 15,176,409 for 1977. Hallettsville totals reached 26,299,989 in 1977, up from 23,092,555 in 1976, with Peoples State Bank at 13,314,984 and First National Bank at 12,985,005 for 1977. Shiner posted 12,824,320 in 1977 and Farmers and Merchants State Bank 6,907,979.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lavaca County
Yoakum Banks
Lavaca Co
Yoakum
Yoakum National
First State Bank
Hallettsville
Peoples State Bank
First National Bank
Shiner
Moulton JV Tournament Set for January 12 13 14
The Moulton JV Tournament runs Thursday through Saturday with teams Flatonia Shiner Shiner St Paul Nixon Bishop Forest Smithville La Grange Burton and Fayetteville. Action starts at 9 30 a m each day. Sponsored by the Senior Class of 78.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton
Flatonia
Shiner
Shiner St. Paul
Nixon
Bishop Forest
Smithville
la Grange
Burton
Fayetteville
Auto registration renewal at Beran Garage
Your 1977 auto registration will expire on March 31st. Renewals are now available at the Beran Garage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beran
Peter Machart Rites Held Here
Peter J. Machart of Moulton died January 8 1978 at Lavaca Medical Center Hallettsville aged 80 Rosary January 9 Smith Funeral Home Chapel Moulton Funeral January 10 St Joseph Catholic Church Moulton Rev Robert Schmidt officiating Interment St Joseph Cemetery Moulton Survived by wife Mary of Moulton son Victor Machart of Galena Park two daughters Adella Stetz of Bryan Georgie Mae Mendel of Houston brother Frank Machart of Roscoe three sisters Mrs Albert Brom Mrs Pauline Clouhy of Moulton Mrs Agnes Darilek of Shiner and three grandchildren
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter J. Machart
Moulton
Lavaca
Hallettsville
Smith Funeral Home Chapel
St. Joseph Catholic Church
Robert Schmidt
St. Joseph’s Cemetery
Mary
Victor Machart
Galena Park
Adella Stetz
Bryan
Georgie Mae Mendel
Houston
Frank Machart
Roscoe
Texas
Albert Brom
Pauline Clouhy
Agnes Darilek
Shiner
Eddie Vrana Announces Candidacy for Lavaca County Commissioner
Eddie Vrana of Moravia announces his candidacy for Lavaca County Commissioner Precincts 2 and 6 in the Democratic Primary on May 6 1978. A formal announcement will follow.
Grahmann Seeks Re-election as Lavaca County Treasurer
Lavaca County Treasurer Thomas M. Grahmann announces re-election candidacy for the Democratic Primary on May 6 1978. He thanks voters for the chance to serve and asks for their vote and support in the upcoming election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Grahmann
Lavaca County
Thomas M. Grahmann
Services At Old Moulton Baptist Church Sunday
Old Moulton Baptist Church holds preaching services on Jan 15 with Sunday School at 9:00 and services at 10 45. Rev Black will deliver the message. Everyone is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Moulton Baptist Church
Rev. Black
Flatonia Argus Sold to Central Texas Press Inc
The Flatonia Argus will transfer to Central Texas Press Inc with takeover planned for Monday January 9 1978. Co publishers are John and Judy Sexton residents of La Grange with daughter Cheryl 14. Previous owners Mr and Mrs Bridges held The Argus for about 32 years since February 1 1946.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flatonia Argus
Cenral Texas Press, Inc
John
Judy Sexton
Denise Fishbeck Named FHA November Girl of the Month
Denise Fishbeck, a senior at MHS, is the FHA November Girl of the Month. She serves as class treasurer and FHA parliamentarian, runs track, works on the annual staff, and is Biology Club secretary. She also earned Class Favorite, and is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Louis Fishbeck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denise Fishbeck
FHA
MHS
Denise
Louis Fishbeck
Five Juveniles Arrested at VFW Hall for Minor in Possession
Five youths were arrested Saturday night at the VFW Hall for minor in possession. Three were taken by the LCB and two by local officers. They appeared before Moulton Justice of the Peace George Mayor's Court the next day and paid their fines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LCB
VFW
Moulton
Justice of the Peace
H H Realty Expands to Rental and Leasing Services
H H Realty announces a rental and leasing service offering tenant procurement for properties including homes farms and ranches. They will negotiate and draft rental or lease terms and invite property listings from owners in Moulton Texas and surrounding areas with contact at 596-4580.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton
Texas
Gonzales Livestock Market Report
The market was good and active on stocker and feeder calves and yearlings which sold well. Packer cows and bulls sold higher while butcher calves and hogs were steady to higher with prices across grades listed. Cows and calves pairs showed strong demand for the better stock.
Important C of C Meet To Be Held Jan 16
The Chamber of Commerce invites members and area residents to a January 16 meeting at the Catholic Gym at 7 30 p.m. The agenda includes electing three directors and a new president and discusses shifting meetings to noon due to attendance. Refreshments will follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. of C
Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture
Chamber
Chamber of Commerce
Man Crushed On Oil Rig Near Here
Terry Wayne Smith of Waco was killed on a oil well rig on the Mrs. D. A. Bunting farm about three miles west of Moulton. He was on a tig platform called the monkey board about 60 feet high when a pipe collar broke loose and pinned him. Rescue took over an hour. Remains sent to Gonzales then to Waco for burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terry Wayne Smith
Waco
D. A. Bunting
Moulton
Justice of the Peace
John G. Towns
Waelder
Seydler-Hill
Gonzales
Lavaca County Precinct 2 Commissioner Not Seeking Re election
Henry Kocian announces he will not run again for Lavaca County Precinct No 2 commissioner for 1979 1980 1981 and 1982 years. He thanks voters for past re elections and says a reason will be explained to the press later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prec
Henry Kocian Co
Legion Auxiliary In Reg Session
The regular meeting of the American Legion Auxiliary was held on Wednesday night January 4 with 24 members present. New President Dolores Koncaba and Chaplain Sidonia Fishbeck led a memorial for deceased former president Edith Luksovsky including charter draping. Secretary and treasurer reports were accepted, communications reviewed, and thank you cards acknowledged. A motion to send 25 dollars to the school activity was approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
American Legion Aux
Dolores Koncaba
Sidonia Fishbeck
Edith Luksovsky
Stella Braeuer
Mary Nell Holub
Shady Oak To Celebrate January Birthday Celebrants
Shady Oak hosts a birthday party Sunday January 15 at 2 p.m. Honorees include Alma Boehm Ella Fisbeck Carrie Gold Mary Kocian and Frances Charba. Relatives and friends are invited for live entertainment and lunch. Residents look forward to the social gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma Boehm
Ella Fisbeck
Carrie Gold
Mary Kocian
Frances Charba
Pavlicek Breaks Hip At Home After Puppy Mishap
Mrs. Herbert Pavlicek fractured her left hip at home last week when she tripped over a puppy. She was rushed to the new Hospital by Moulton balance and underwent surgery Friday. She is recuperating exceptionally well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert
Viasta) Pavliek
Moulton Balance
Pavlicek
Kaspar Earns Master of Science in Counseling
Linda Kaspar Knesek Kaspar of Corpus Christi formerly of Moulton has been awarded her Master of Science degree in Counseling and Guidance from Corpus Christi State University. Degree news appears on Page 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linda Knesek Kaspar
Corpus Christi
Moulton
Corpus Christi State University
Kaspar Gra- See
Moultonites Shine at State Columbian Squires Event Dallas
Joseph Szymanski of Wallis was cited for organizing Columbian Squire Circles in five Councils in District 28 East Bernard Wharton Wallis Katy and El Campo Investiture ceremonies for Wallis and El Campo Circles were led by the Moulton Circle Investiture Team under Chief Counsellor Sidney Bochat with support from Kenneth Fishbeck and Rev. Robert Schmidt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Columbus
Dallas
Joseph Szymanski
Wallis
East Bernard
Wharton, Wallis, Katy
el Campo
Kenneth Fishbeck
Prior
Robert Schmidt
Moulton
Wallis and el Campo
Sidney Bochat
Ray Neumann
Columbian Squires
Joseph A. Szymanski
Robert E. Schmidt
Contributions To The Old Moulton Cem Projects
Since the last report contributions for cemetery projects have been received from Mrs T S Haywood Mrs S E Meyer Ladies Auxiliary VFW 6971 Moulton Hi Way Lumber Company Ms Ottilie Haase Mrs Pearl J Freeman Mrs Walter D Kaiser Roy W Kaiser Mrs Faye Johnson Breeding Mrs Johnny Petty Mueller Mrs Wesley Hull Mrs Gladys Hull Keenan Mrs Beulah Hull Bryant. Totaled so far are 1132 for fence and 220 for permanent upkeep tax deductible donations encouraged. Send checks to Miss Anita Richter Box 268 Moulton Texas 77975.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. S. Haywood
S. E. Meyer
VFW
Moulton
Hi-Way Lumber Company
Ottilie Haase
Pearl J, Freeman
Walter D. Kaiser
Roy W. Kaiser
Faye Johnson
Breed
Ing
Johnny Petty Mueller
Wesley Hull
Gladys Hull Keenan
Beulah Hull Bryant
Anita Richter
Texas
Gus Targac Files for Lavaca County Commissioner
Gus Targac of Moulton has filed for the position of Lavaca County Commissioner Precinct 2 and 6 subject to the Democratic Primary May 6 1978. A formal announcement will be published later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gus Targac
Moulton
Lavaca County
Free Color Portrait Day for St Josephs Parish Kids
The Eagle invites all children to have Living Color pictures taken Tuesday Jan 17 at St. Josephs Parish from 11 am to 5 pm. No charge or obligation for parents or guardians. Photos will be in color for studio proofs, with newspaper pictures printed in black and white. See PICTURES, P.6, C.3.
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Eagle
St. Joseph's Parish
The
Local Hospital Transfers And Return Home
Mr William Miculka moved from Shiner Hospital to Citizens Memorial Hospital in Victoria last week and is in Room 507. Adolph Morisak left Audie Murphy Hospital in San Antonio, returning home Saturday January 7 at noon and went back for a check up on Tuesday January 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiner Hospital
Citizens Memorial Hospital
Victoria
Bill
Adolph Morisak
Audie Murphy Hospital
San Antonio
Morisak
Monthly meeting notice for Moulton Hermann Sons
The Moulton Hermann Sons will hold their regular monthly meeting on Wednesday January 18 at 7 30 p m Lunch will be served at the gathering, inviting members to attend and partake in the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton Hermann Sons
Teacher In Service Days at Moulton Independent District
The Moulton Independent School District lists in service and workdays for teachers on January 16, February 3, and February 27. There will be no school for students on these dates. parents are advised to plan accordingly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton Ind
Grover Redding 55 Dies in Weimar Hospital
Grover C Redding 55 of Schulenburg father of Mrs Allen Simper and Mrs Robert Simper of Moulton died December 25 1977 at Youens Memorial Hospital Weimar after about seven days illness He was Superior Dairies Branch Manager in Schulenburg Born January 9 1922 in Sweeney Texas to Grover and Bertha Brooks Redding married to Gladys Sternadel February 17 1943 See REDDING P6 C3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grover C. Redding
Schulenburg
Allen Simper
Robert Simper
Moulton
Youens Memorial Hospital
Weimar
Briscoe Approves 6700 Grant for Lavaca County Jail
Governor Dolph Briscoe awards a 6700 criminal justice grant to Lavaca County Jail to enhance audio and television communications. The grant is part of 83 statewide LEAA funded awards under the Crime Control Act to aid law enforcement and jail operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Dolph Briscoe
Lavaca
Briscoe
Law Enforcement Assistance Administration
LEAA
Lavaca County voters urged to contact clerk after gold cards mailed
The Tax Assessor-Collector Frances J. Polasek in Hallettsville Texas informs Lavaca County voters that new gold colored voter cards have been mailed and that those who did not receive their certificate should contact the office promptly to ensure voting eligibility after March 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances J. Polasek
Lavaca County
Hallettsville
Texas
Alton B. Fojtik Announces Candidacy for Precincts 2 and 6
Alton B. Fojtik of Route 1 Moulton has filed and will soon announce for commissioner in Precincts 2 and 6. Watch for further confirmations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alton B. Fojtik
Moulton
Lavaca County
Branecky Rites Held in Flatonia
Mrs. John Annie Branecky of Flatonia died at home on Friday December 23 1977 aged 74 years four months and one day. Daughter of the late Lee Branecky, P.S. C.3, obituary details continue on page 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Annie) Branecky
Flatonia
Lee Branecky
Pavlicek obituary: Julia Ann Pavlicek of Moulton dies at 88
Julia Ann Pavlicek 88 of Route 1 Moulton died Friday January 6 1978 at Stevens Convalescent Center Hallettsville. Born August 13 1889 in Lavaca County she was a Catholic Praha church member. Funeral January 8 at 2 pm Praha Church with burial Praha Cemetery. Survived by two sons Franklin Garwood Otto Moulton four daughters Julia Rainer Eugenia Darilek Georgie Ann Barta Marcelline Blaha twenty grandchildren eight great grandchildren two sisters Annie Broz Josie Migl. Preceded in death by husband Frank K Pavlicek in 1966 and son George who died in France 1944.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia Ann Pavlicek
Route 1
Moulton
Stevens
Hallettsville
Lavaca County
Emil
Ann Rabena Gieptner
Praha
Marcelline) Blaha
Angleton
Annie Broz
Shiner
Josie Migl
San Antonio
Pavlicek
Frank K. Pavlicek
George Pavlicek
France
Also Mentioned on This Page
Farmers and Merchants State Bank
K.C. Meeting
K.C
Peter Machart
Eddie Vrana
Moravia
Flatonia Argus Newspaper
H-H Realty
Gonzales Livestock Market Report
Legion Auxiliary
Shady Oak
Linda Kaspar
Moultonites
Moulton Eagle
William Miculka
Grover Redding
Redding
H’ville
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