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Moulton Eagle

Location

Moulton, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1978

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Mustard TV commercial filmed in Moulton last week

Local residents reported a two day shoot for a Colemans Cool Mustard ad by J Walton Thompson of London. The scene set around Charlie's Place and Shirleys Coffee Shop featured Moulton volunteers Joyce Kalisek, Mrs Schoenfeld, Mrs Kaiser, Otto Fisbeck, and David Schoenfeld amid a 200 mile search radius. The spot will air in England, not locally, with filming done to capture a pioneer town atmosphere.

England Moulton Colemans Cool Mustard Frenchy's Mustard J. Walton Thompson Adv. Co London Little Ole Moulton Houston Charlie's Place Bruess Charlie’s Place Shirley Joyce Kalisek David Schoenfeld Little Heidi Fred Kaiser Adolf J. Migl

Richard Pohler 90 Dies in Moulton Nursing Home

Richard Pohler 90 of Moulton died Thursday morning January 12 1978 in a Moulton nursing home. Funeral services were held January 14 at St Joseph Catholic Church in Moulton with burial in Moulton Catholic Cemetery. Rosary was recited January 13 at Smith Funeral Home. Survivors include three sons Harvey Pohler of Shiner Victor Pohler of San Antonio and Arthur Pohl of Victoria one daughter Elizabeth Starke of Yoakum one sister Mrs Gus Aschenbeck of Houston 10 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.

Richard Pohler Moulton St. Joseph Catholic Church Moulton Catholic Smith Funeral Home Harvey Pohler Shiner Victor Pohler San Antonio Arthur Pohl Victoria Elizabeth Starke

Donor roster mixup lists Mrs Beyer of Boerne

A typographical error misnamed Mrs S E Beyer formerly Irene Arnim of Boerne in last week’s Old Moulton Cemetery donor roster. She contributed to both the fence fund and the permanent maintenance fund.

S. E. Beyer Irene Arnim Boerne Moulton Beyer

Blinn College student Edwin Gallia III on Honor Roll

Edwin Gallia III a General Business major at Blinn College Brenham was placed on the Honor Roll for the past semester. The 1976 HHS graduate is the son of Edwin Gallia Jr and his wife of Hallettsville.

Blinn College Edwin Gallia III Brenham HHS Edwin Gallia Jr Hallettsville

Attend Oral Roberts Seminar in Victoria Community Center

Mr. and Mrs. Johnnie R. Berry attended a three day Oral Roberts University Seminar in Victoria last week. They visited Bill Miculka in Citizens Memorial Hospital, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Berry by Mrs. W. H. Hohlt, and met with Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Heimann. The evenings included an Oral Roberts laying hands seminar. attendees found it interesting and moving.

Johnnie R. Berry Oral Roberts University Victoria Community Center Bill Miculka Citizens Memorial Hospital W. H. Hohlt Berry Phillip Heimann

Local Band Director Returns After Hospital Stay

Mr. Robert L. Janota, high school band director, returns to duties after several weeks away due to injuries from a December 3 automobile crash. Released from Shiner Hospital January 3 he remains wheelchair confined but improving.

Robert L. Janota Shiner Hospital Mr. Janota

School Board Approves Hoyer Contract Extension

The school board met on Wednesday January 11 in the Administration Building with President Alvin Kocian presiding. Present were Supt. Thomas H. Hoyer and board members Leslie Haas Carl Henke Jimmy Holub Marvin Jasek and Gus Targac Principals R L Orsak and Kenneth Fishbeck and Secretary Mrs A W Etlinger also attended Minutes and financial report approved as written The board adopted the reimbursing method for unemployment insurance The board extended Supt Hoyer s contract by one year giving him a full three year term.

Alvin Kocian Thomas H. Hoyer Leslie Haas Carl Henke Jimmy Holub Marvin Jasek Gus Targac R. L. Orsak Kenneth Fishbeck A. W. Etlinger Supt Supt. Hoyer

Annual VFW Stag Supper on February 15 at VFW Hall

The Moulton VFW Stag Supper will be held Wednesday February 15 at the VFW Hall. Barbecued chicken and trimmings will be served with plates at 2.50 each. To go plates will be ready at 6 p.m. Doors open at 7:30.

Moulton VFW

Alton B. Fojtik for Commissioner Precincts 2 and 6

Alton B. Fojtik announces candidacy for County Commissioner Precincts 2 and 6 in the Democratic Primary on May 6, 1978. He is a Lavaca County native with fifty years residence, World War II veteran, former commander of Geier-Merrem Post 392 American Legion, married with one son, and a machine operator with ten years in Lavaca County Precinct 2 and 6.

Moulton American Legion Geier-Merrem Lavaca County

Harvey Kloesel Elected Co of C President Here

The Moulton Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture held its regular meeting on January 16 in St. Josephs Gym. Harvey Kloesel was chosen to serve the unexpired term as president. Emil Beran E W Cave Ben V Darilek and Dennis Schacherl were elected directors. Emil Beran and David Fisbeck named first and second vice presidents. Thelma Hinze and Eugene Krejci remain secretary and treasurer. Meetings moved to the third Thursday of each month at City Hall with notices for location changes. Next meeting set for February 16 at 7 30 p m.

Moulton Harvey Kloesel Emil Beran E. W. Cave Ben V. Darilek Dennis Schacherl Ors David Fisbeck Thelma Hinze Eugene Krejci

Joseph V Okruhlik Laid To Rest

Joseph V. Okruhlik of Flatonia died January 16 at Stevens Convalescent Center in Hallettsville at age 82. Services were held January 17 at St. Mary's Church in Praha with burial in Praha Catholic Cemetery. He is survived by a son in Schulenburg a daughter in Shiner three sisters and four grandchildren.

Joseph V. Okruhlik Flatonia Stevens Convalescent Center Hallettsville Boniface Okruhlik Schulenburg Willibald Regina) Kleihege Shiner Frank Rosie) Bily Praha Cyprian Eustacia San Antonio

Moulton Attends LCRA Meeting in Austin on Rate Increase

Mayor Harry E. Meyer represents Moulton at an LCRA session in Austin with President Charles Herring and about twenty city representatives. LCRA seeks roughly a 51 percent rate rise equivalent to $4.1 million yearly. Cities vote to intervene by hiring counsel before the Texas Utility Commission.

Harry E. Meyer Moulton LCRA Charles Herring Texas Utility Commission

Local boys kill two ten point bucks on King Ranch

Ricky and Greg Black pose with ten point bucks they killed on December 23 at the King Ranch near Kingsville Texas where their grandfather works. They are sons of Mr and Mrs Kenneth Black.

Ricky Greg Black King Ranch Kingsville Texas Kenneth Black Here

Steer Showmanship Contest At Baseball Park Next Week

The Moulton FFA will sponsor a Steer Showmanship Contest next Thursday January 26 at 12 45 P M at the Little League Baseball Park. Sixteen FFA and four H members are expected to enter and the public is invited to attend.

Baseball Park Moulton Ffa Little League Baseball Park FFA

Columbian Squires Open Meeting Tonight at St Joseph Gym

The Father Joseph Kopp Circle of Columbian Squires will hold a regular monthly meeting at St Josephs Gym on Thursday Jan 19 after the 6 PM Mass. Open to Catholic boys ages 12 to 18 interested in the Squires. A brief program and supper follow the business meeting. Fundraising will be discussed. The Circle aims to raise funds for members to attend the State Convention in Corpus Christi this summer.

Father Joseph Kopp Columbian Squires St. Joseph's Gym Corpus Christi

Catholic Daughters Meet Discuss Charity Activities and Plans

The C D A held its regular January 5 meeting at St Josephs Hall with Father Schmidt opening. Minutes and treasurer reports were read. Members thanked hostesses for birthday parties at Shady Oak Nursing Home and noted upcoming events including the National Contest theme The New Horizon and the Houston State Convention in April 2023.

Joseph Kopp The Catholic Daughters of America St. Joseph's Hall Schmidt Shady Oak Marlene Simper Elaine Simper Hertha Dietschke Viasta Mig Henrietta Styrk Father Dennis Father Schmidt

Move to San Antonio For Petrek Family

Mr and Mrs Rodney Petrek and their son Blake moved to a new home in San Antonio over the past weekend. They reside at 15922 Timberway. The notice wishes them luck in their new location.

Rodney Petrek Blake San Antonio Timberway

Knights of Columbus meeting highlights parish hall agenda

The KC meeting on January 13 in the parish hall covered monthly communion and Christmas tree program. It noted a Firemen Stag Supper in Flatonia on January 18 and urged more volunteers for ambulance day shift. Youth officials announced Free Throw playoffs set for January 14.

Knights of Columbus Chamber of Commerce & Agri Flatonia

VFW Post To Meet Wed January 25

The Moulton VFW Post and Auxiliary hold their regular meeting on Wednesday January 25 at 7:30 p.m. at the VFW Hall.

VFW Moulton Vfw Post and Auxiliary

Moulton Farmers Co op Gin and Mill Co merger note

A notice identifies Moulton Farmers Co op Gin and Mill Co as parties in a 20 2 ch business matter. The item signals changes in ownership or operation involving the two agricultural firms and their local operations in Moulton.

Moulton Farmers Co-op Gin & Mill Co

Moulton City Council In Regular Session January 9 1978

The City Council of Moulton met in regular session on January 9 1978 with all members present. Read minutes from prior meeting, motion to approve passed. Bills totaling 4239.13 were approved for payment. A Model 200 Master Addresser was purchased to address billing cards. Mayor Harry Meyer nominated to Golden Crescent Council of Governments. Herman Hanslik Subdivision Plant tentatively approved. Monthly financials show Fuel Adjustment Difference 532.19.

City of Moulton Harry Meyer Golden Crescent Council of Governments Herman Hanslik

One-Car Accident Here Saturday Morning

A 1977 Chevrolet Monte Carlo driven by Darrell Roth Bauer was moderately damaged along the left front at 12:45 a.m. January 14th in a one car accident. Traveling east on South Street the vehicle went out of control traveled through a ditch on the wrong side of the road and hit a utility pole. There were no injuries.

Darrell Rothbauer South St

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