Moulton Astros Win First in Flatonia T Ball League
The Moulton Astros captured first place in the Flatonia T Ball league. Manager Daniel Fojtik and the players received trophies. The Moulton Rangers finished third and the Farmers and Merchants State Bank sponsored both teams with shirts and caps. An all star game was held June 26 between Flatonia and Moulton clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton Astros
Rangers
Flatonia
Daniel Fojtik
Moulton Rangers
Farmers and Merchants State Bank
Moulton
Moulton All Stars
Moulton May Receive Federal Sewage Funding
A report from the Austin American Statesman notes that over a dozen small Central Texas communities may gain federal aid for sewage systems. Moulton is listed among those set to receive funding after a prior cutoff exclusion. The Texas Water Oversight Board held a Tuesday meeting, declining to reinstate two Montgomery County projects worth 723 375 to the funding list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin American-Statesman
Central Texas
Texas
Moulton
Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 6
Mrs Fr Faltisek Death Notices in Texas Community
Mrs Fr J Mary Faltisek died June 19 197S at Youens Memorial Hospital Weimar Texas aged 84 6 24. She lived at 304 S Faires Flatonia Texas with husband prior to hospitalization. Married 64 years May and six children survive. Funeral Mass Sacred Heart Church Flatonia with Rev Anthony Matula. Burial Flatonia Catholic Cemetery. Pallbearers named from family. Funeral coverage continues on page 4 column 6.
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Frank J
Mary) Faltisek
Youens Memorial Hospital
Weimar
Texas
S. Faires
Flatonia
Faltisek
Ted Faltisek
San Leandro
California
Theo
Mayme) Barta
Charlie
Lillie) Greive
Milert
Evelyn) Antrich
Houston
Emil
Viola) Bonarden
Victoria
Jerry Faltisek
Frank Brosch
Anna Holub Brosch
Lavaca County
Anthony Matula
Smith
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Flatonia Catholic Cemetery
Paul Benarden
Gene Zouzalik
Harvey Barta
Bill Gray
Troy Yokem
Jerry Bourque
Jilek Fikac Reunion Set for July 13 at Legion Hall
The Jilek Fikac reunion will be held at the American Legion Hall in Moulton on Sunday July 13. Attendees are asked to bring a basket lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Hall
Moulton
Beran Reunion Set For July 13 In Texas
Descendants of the Beran clan plan their fifth Beran reunion on July 13 1975 at the VFW Hall in Moulton Texas. A basket lunch is requested for the noon meal. Registration begins at 10 a.m. Please notify related families.
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VFW
Moulton
Texas
SPJIST Lodges 27 and 165 Elect Officers in Merger Meeting
Notice to members that election of officers for Lodges 27 and 165 will be held at the American Legion Hall in Moulton on July 9 at 8 p.m. Supreme President Nick A. Morris of Temple will conduct the merger election. a social follows the meeting and ladies are asked to bring sandwiches or sweets.
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American Legion Hall
Moulton
Supreme
Nick A. Morris
Temple
New Patrolman for Lavaca Co. Joins Texas Highway Patrol
Tommy D. Kidd, native of Refugio and DPS Academy graduate, began duties as Lavaca County Texas Highway Patrolman replacing Keith Keener who transferred to Bay City. He joins four patrolmen at Hallettsville alongside Wilbert Horstmann, Rodney Owens, and Duane Hickman.
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Tommy D. Kidd
Refugio
Texas
Lavaca County
Kidd
Department of Public Safety Academy
Austin
Keith Keener
Bay City
Hallettsville
Wilbert Horstmann
Rodney Owens
Duane Hickman
Rockets Set to Host Yoakum at VFW Diamond Sunday
The Moulton Rockets travel to play Yoakum here Sunday at 3 00 p m at the VFW diamond. Shiner Old Timers defeated the Rockets 8 to win Saturday’s game at Shiner. Rockets led Hallettsville 10 to sin Sunday’s game at Hallettsville.
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Rockets
Yoakum
Sin
Moulton Rockets
VFW
Shiner
Hallettsville
Harry Meyer Elected Chief Executive Officer of Bank
The Farmers and Merchants State Bank Board elected Harry Meyer as Chief Executive Officer. He will assume duties on July 1, 1975. Other officers include Bennie Marek as President and Dennis Fishbeck as Vice President, with Larry Seifert as Cashier and Mrs Janie Hoepken as Assistant Cashier.
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Harry Meyer
The
Farmers and Merchants State Bank
Bank
Mr. Meyer
Bennie Marek
Dennis Fishbeck
Larry Seifert
Janie Hoepken
Uncle of Mrs. Fr Maresh Dies in Czechoslovakia
The Very Rev Msgr Jan Svec died in Ceske Budejovice Czechoslovakia on May 10 1975 at age 97 He was the diocese oldest priest Funeral attendance included fifty two priests festives and many friends He was a brother of the late Mrs John Brom Sr of Moulton Survivors include sisters and other relatives in Czechoslovakia and several See UNCLE Page 6 Col 8
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Maresh
Monton
Jan
John) Svec
VFW Post Donates 1000 To Local Clinic
At a recent VFW meeting the Post voted to donate 1000 to the Moulton Community Clinic. VFW Commander George Mayer presents the check to MCMC President Theo J. Motal. Members call the donation a worthy cause aiding residents and a local doctor’s availability. Also discussed were Jam boree and other business, with a giblet stew supper enjoyed beforehand.
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VFW
Moulton Community Clinic
Moulton Vfw
George Mayer
MCMC
Theo. J. Motal
Died in Houston car crash Kubenka 23 in wreck
James Kubenka 23 of Houston died at Herman Hospital after a two car collision on South Main. He was listed in poor condition with partial paralysis and survived by his wife and parents. The Houston Post reported seven injured in the crash and two killed in the other car.
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James Kubenka
Houston
Jerry Kubenka
Praha
Herman Hospital
Moulton Eagle
Young James
Ernest Kubenka
Moulton
Houston Post
South Main
Harry T. Johnson III
Dunlap
Jerome Smith
Bellefontaine
Russell Clay Simpson
Johnson
Smith
Ben Taub
Simson
Deborah
Fair
Ben Taub Hospital
Mildred
Simpson
Charles E. Ontiveros
Hermann Hospital
Janet Baker
Aldine-Westfield
Douglas R. Adair
James A Kubenka
James
Lee
Battle Over Gun Controls Moves Through Congress
A broad gun control debate unfolds in Washington with hearings on about 50 bills. Key figures include Attorney General Levi backing stricter rules on handguns and the Saturday night special, President Ford adopting a milder stance, and opponents led by the NRA and the Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms. The outcome hinges on lawmakers like Representative Conyers and the Black Caucus, amid concerns over crime and protection.
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Unite States
Washington
House of Representars
Congress
House Judiciary Subcommittee On
Crime
U.S
Edward H. Levi
Levi
Ford
Gerald R. Ford
Congressional Quarterly
House
Citizens Committee For
National Rifle Association
Committee
NRA
John Conyers, Jr
D.-Mich
Conyers
Independence Day Closing at Moulton Store
The Moulton business will close all day Friday July 4 in observance of Independence Day. Local officials urge residents to note closure and plan accordingly.
Burglary Probed at Shiner Grocery and Church
The Patek Grocery Market in Shiner was burglarized early Wednesday June 25. A rear door was forced and three cash registers rifled with about $1000 damage. Merchandise missing and a church entry is also under investigation by Chief Ronnie Swisher.
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Patek
Shiner
Ronnie Swisher
Shiner Catholic Church
Miss Moulton Queen Contest Seeks entrants for Jamboree
The annual Miss Moulton Queen contest opens with 10 entry fee per participant. Prizes are 75 50 and 25 for top contestants. New queen to be crowned by former queen Betty Jean Meyer. Applicants contact Diane Kloesel or Hattie Olle. Judging based on personality poise and appearance in casual and formal wear.
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Miss Moulton
Mneeeion
Jamboree 78
Moulton
Betty Jean Meyer
Diane Kloesel
Hattie Olle
Injured in One-Car Crash In Moulton Woman
Madeline Poole a beauty operator at Bernadette's Beauty Salon in Moulton sustained injuries in a Friday early morning single vehicle crash. She was taken by Moulton Volunteer ambulance to Youens Hospital in Weimar where she is reported to be fine. Her 1972 Plymouth suffered heavy front-end damage after leaving the road and striking a utility pole on Lancaster Street.
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Madeline Poole
Moulton
Youens Hospital
Weimar
Madeline
Lancaster St
Ross Allan Logan Named Distinguished Student at A&M
Ross Allan Logan of San Antonio has been designated a Distinguished Student at the Texas A&M University College of Science for Spring Semester 1975. He is the grandson of Mrs. Grace Baros of Moulton and is the son of Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Logan.
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Ross Allan Logan
C. J. Logan
San Antonio
A&m University
College of Science
Grace Baros
Moulton
Ethel Jeanne Baros
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Frankie Simper
Duane Fojtik
Jennifer Hinze
Travis
Geld, Bubba McKnight
Daniel Fejtik J Jr
Gerard
Jaluska
Aaron Gaertner
Leroy Nieto
Robert Nieto
Daryl Juan Valdez
Roger
Mike Roberts
Beth Fishbeck
Sidney Kubenka
L. A. Simper
Daryl Simper
Jimmy Harrell
Melissa Kleihege
Beverly Roznovsky
Richard Stavinoha
Tommy Perez
Marvin Shimek
Paul Kresta
TWQB
Fr. Faltisek
Jilek-Fikac
Beran
Spjist
Lavaca CO
Fr. Maresh
VFW Post
Caucus Speaks
Congressional Black Caucus
Caucus
Paiss Moulton
Queen's
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