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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1976
Page
1
Large crowd at Sterling Kelly Ranch Little New York for the Willie Nelson Fourth of July Picnic drew 80 000 to 100 000 attendees. Reports include a drowning death, multiple injuries from snake bites stabbings and wrecks, extensive beer drinking, but no widespread property destruction.
The Mikes Zemlicka Reunion will be held Sunday July 18 1976 at American Legion Hall in Moulton Texas. Lunch is served at noon bread drinks and plates furnished each family to bring a basket lunch. Door prizes will be given all descendants urged to attend.
A benefit auction will be held Sunday July 11 at 2 00 PM at the Jim Reind farm rain or shine. Proceeds go to the Moulton Community Medical Clinic as a memorial tribute to Cezaire Tousignant and Henrietta Reindl and mark Lee and Dolores Tousignant’s 34th wedding anniversary. Lee and Dolores Tousignant of Florida and Moulton travel with a trailer of items to auction with no bid too small or too large.
Local page lists Saturday booths and Sunday events at the Moulton jamboree. Activities include a dunking machine ice cream cotton candy and popcorn stands by Mary Patek Shirley Friedrich and Cindy's Plants and Flowers. Scouts Little League and Altar Society booths feature contests parades and games with names like Cub Scouts Fudge and Beards judging.
Sheriff's report documents deputies handling DWI and drunkenness cases, releasing prisoners on bond after fines paid, fingerprinting, and court appearances. Notes cattle reports on FM 318 and U S 77 north, burglar alarm check, funeral escorts, and motorist assistance ending with June 29 see page 2.
Notice invites businesses organizations or individuals to sponsor a contestant in the Miss Moulton Little Mr and Little Miss Moulton contests at the Town and Country Jamboree. Contact Diana Kloesel at Kloesel's Steak House for details.
On July 2 Flatonia hosted final Little League games. The Flatonia Cardinals beat Moulton Rebels 10 to 0 to claim the championship, and the Flatonia Tigers tied with Flatonia Mets for co champions. All stars were announced with players and coaches honored.
The Moulton Hermann Sons Lodge No. 59 will host a family nite party for members and their families on July 21 at 8 p.m. starting with a sausage supper at the Alfred Barta home. The lodge provides food and drinks. members should bring plates, knife and fork.
We will be closed Monday July 12 by Orts Oil Co. Jimmie Orts announces the temporary shutdown.
A page five report details donors and buyers at the Moulton Medical Clinic Auction and notes the event was a huge success.
Suzette Metal a MHS sophomore and January FHA Girl of the Month won Girl of the Year. She leads TACH biology club, serves as CYO treasurer and deanery reporter, and participates in Kittens basketball, track, church groups, and American Legion Jr. Vice President. daughter of Mr and Mrs Theo Motal.
Jamboree day at W F W Hall features Miss Moulton for high school girls ages 15 to 18 judged on appearance personality and poise with prizes 75 50 and 25. Little Mr and Miss Moulton for ages 4 to 6 judged on appearance and poise with prizes. Entry via Diana Kloesel at Kloesel's Steak House.
Plans for the Klobase Kolache Festival to be held Sunday July 11 at Riverside Hall East Bernard are nearing completion. Several thousand spectators are expected and grounds are being prepared with new entrances exits and enlarged parking to handle the crowd. Booths attractions and an outdoor beer garden with top beer and souvenir pitchers will be features of the festival.
The Yoakum and Shiner Assemblies of the 4th Degree Knights of Columbus plan an installation and banquet at Patek's Restaurant on Sunday July 11 starting 2 45 p m and ending by 5 15 p m Special guests will be the ladies of the members John G Stanley Master of San Antonio will lead the installation with Bob Pesek of Hallettsville as Master of Ceremonies Edwin Buck Boehm of Shiner and Richard Malec of Hallettsville head the Faithful Navigators to be installed A complete list of officers will follow after the ceremony Marvin and Mrs Marvin Patek owners assure a good meal members should attend at 2 45 p m
The Knights of Columbus meeting is moved to Friday July 16 at 8 p m due to District Deputy Kenneth Fishbeck being out of town. The regular meeting will include installation of officers a stew supper and refreshments. Willie Steinacher G K
The Moulton Community Clinic Board met June 25 1976 at City Hall with members Herman Hanslik Bennie Marek Edwin Darilek Father Schmidt and Robert Olle plus Exec Sec Bernadette Kresta and Ernest Novosad. They reported 1632.50 in building expenses leaving 53539.41 in accounts and 2725.00 in Willie Nelson Concert profits. Carpenters will start in four to five weeks. bids will be sought for air conditioning roofing and bricklaying. Theo Mota to appoint a doctor search committee. Memorials listed for multiple individuals and numerous donors contributed 10 to 999 range from Knights of Columbus to Coca Cola Co and others are noted.
The Cistern Catholic Picnic will be held at the Cistern Recreation Hall on Sunday July 11. Dinner and supper served cafeteria style include country sausage fried chicken and dressing with trimmings. Adults 2.00 children under 12 1.25 plates to go 2.00. Dinner 11 to 2 supper 5 to ?.
Notice seeks individuals to operate a Mobil Service Station in Moulton formerly Kubicek Service Station contact Mobil Consignee Willie Hoepfl at 596-4221 for details.
The Eagle corrects a prior report stating Sheryl Technik placed first in the Catholic Daughters State Contest. The earlier notice misstated a third place finish and this notice confirms the accurate result.
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