Seven SP cars derail near Moulton with chemical spill
Seven Southern Pacific train cars derailed about 5 30 P M Tuesday two miles north of Moulton. The derailed cars carried highly poisonous firefighting chemicals from a new DuPont plant at Gregory. Evacuations affected the Jimmy Holub family and a few nearby households. Cause unavailable. more details promised next week in The Eagle.
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Southern Pacific
Moulton
Jimmy Holub
DuPont
Gregory
The
Eagle
Old Moulton Baptist Church Sunday Services
The Old Moulton Baptist Church will hold preaching services on Sunday July 16 at 10 45 a.m. The Rev Black will deliver the message. Everyone is invited.
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OLD
Moulton Baptist Church
Old Moulton Baptist Church
Rev. Black
Hermann Sons Family Night at Alfred Barta Center
Moulton Hermann Sons Lodge No 59 hosts a sausage supper and party on July 19 at the Alfred Barta recreation room. The event starts at 8 p.m. Members may bring their families and single members may bring a guest.
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Hermann Sons
Moulton Hermann Sons Lodge No. 59
Alfred Barta
Stanley's Super Market Grand Opening in Hallettsville
Stanley's Super Market in Hallettsville stages a grand opening today as the newest of 17 Stanley stores. The modern grocer on Highway 77 North offers weekly specials and a Sunday 8 am to 6 pm schedule with prize drawings during the event.
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Stanley
H’ville
Stanley's
Hallettsville
Stanley’s
Highway 77
Old Moulton Cemetery Fund Receives Donations
Recent contributions to the Old Moulton Permanent Fund have been made by Mrs. Robert Vivial and Mr. and Mrs. Cecil C. Hull.
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Moulton
Coacne
Robert Vivial
Cecil C. Hull
Squires Elect Officers Here Committees Named In Moulton
On June 29 the Father Joseph Kopp Circle 2622 of Moulton met at the Moulton Parish Hall. Chief Squire Glenn Holub led the session with Safe prayer and the group elected officers for the next fraternal year including Chief Squire Glenn Holub and Deputy Chief Squire George Holub. They also appointed committee chairs and set a project to clear the VFW grounds after dropping the hamburger stand at the Jamboree. Next meeting is Friday at 8 pm.
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Joseph Kopp
Moulton
Glenn Holub
Sidney Bochat
Squire
George Holub
Larry Swanke
Timothy Koncaba
Marshall
Daney Tien Nyuryin
John Kubicek
Brian Kram
Athletic
Richard Koncaba
Michael Darilek
Timothy Kleihege
Darrell Gaertner
Michael Jasek
VFW
Schulenburg Visit By Pavias and Kasper Families
Mr and Mrs Richard Pavias and son Brian of Houston joined Mr and Mrs August Kasper to visit Sunday in Schulenburg with Mr and Mrs Louis Pavias Sr
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Richard Pavias
Brian
Houston
August Kasper
Schulenburg
Louis Pavias Sr
Lavaca County Ambulance Meeting Notice
A county wide Lavaca County Sheriff's Ambulance and Rescue Service meeting will be held at the Moulton Fire Station on Monday July 17 at 730 p.m. All ambulance personnel are urged to attend and anyone interested is welcome. Edward A Darilek Coordinator Moulton Unit.
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Lavaca County
Moulton Knights of Columbus Meet Friday July 14
The regular monthly meeting of the Moulton Knights of Columbus is scheduled for Friday July 14 at the Catholic Gym. Officers will be installed and refreshments will follow.
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Moulton Knights of Columbus
Gonzales Livestock Market Report Summary
The Gonzales market showed broad strength across cattle, calves, hogs, and cows. Fat calf and packer cow prices rose $2 to $3, bulls held steady to firm, hogs advanced $1 to $2, with varied classes of steers and heifers priced from about 34 to 95 dollars for different grades. Cow and calf pairs moved well on prime lots, with sows reported from 30 to 44.50 dollars.
Imposter Catholic Bible Peddler Reported in Rural Areas
A man claiming Catholic Church representation travels rural regions selling a Bible for 40 dollars, mainly targeting elderly widowed women then pressing purchase. He demands half price upfront before delivery, and was told to leave when reported to the Moulton constable. Sightings place him around Moravia and potential Moravia area towns.
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Moulton
Moravia
Congressman Pickle Injured at Round Top Celebration
Congressman Pickle was injured after his address at Round Top and was taken by ambulance to Fayette Memorial Hospital for treatment. The incident occurred as he hurried to depart for another speaking engagement in New Braunfels.
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Fayette Memorial Hospital
Pickle
New Braunfels
Knowledge of Pasture and Range Plants Part IV
Pasture condition is classified as Excellent Good Fair or Poor by plant cover. Determine decreaser and increaser percentages in a representative area, adjusting to 20 percent increasers on bottom land and 40 percent on deep upland. Example site details Little Bluestem 15 percent Buffalo grass 25 percent Sideoats Grama 20 percent Perennial threeawn 30 percent forbs 10 percent.
Carolyn's Beauty Salon Moves to New East McKinney St
Carolyn Shimek owns Carolyn's Beauty Salon now located off Hiway 95 on East McKinney St offering hair styling cutting frosting lightening blow drying manicuring arch lash and brow dyes perm waving plus cosmetics. Open Tuesday through Saturday with phone number 596-4967 for appointments.
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Carolyn’s Beauty Salon
Hiway 95
East McKinney St
Carolyn’s Beauty Shop
VFW Aux Meets Ladies Auxiliary Meeting June 29
The Ladies Auxiliary to VFW 6971 met Wednesday June 29 with Marcella Chaloupka presiding. Correspondence was read including a letter from National President Grace Minnex urging members to write Congressmen to preserve Veterans preference in Federal Civil Service Employment. A thank you note from Lavaca Work Activity Center for the Special Olympic Program gift was read along with cheer card thanks from Marvin Shim ek and a baby gift note from Annette Fojtik.
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VFW 6971
Marcella Chaloupka
National
Grace Minnex
Point
Lavaca Work Activity Center
Marvin Shimek
Annette Fojtik
Jeanene
Civil War re enactor battle draws thousands on Ohio River
The Cincinnati Recreation Commission staged a Fourth of July riverfront event reenacting the 1862 clash between Union and Confederates. Families, including the Whitmire family, watched as paddlewheel Belle of Richmond ferried troops, with Cincinnati and Newport mayors declaring a draw as thousands attended near the Newport Yacht Club. The Whitmire family were visiting from Cincinnati with relatives in town.
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The
Cincinnati Enquirer
Ohio River
Dan Whitmire
Scott
Jay
Mr. Whitmire
Cincinnati Recreation Commis
Sion
Newport Yacht Club
Ohio
Richmond
Town and Country Jamboree Plans Expand in July
Plans are set for a two day Town and Country Jamboree at VFW Hall on July 29 and 30 with booths inside and out. Saturday features a chili cook off pie baking contest and auctions followed by a dance with the Kross Kountry. Sunday includes a Kiddie Parade Grand Parade an art show and a late afternoon model airplane demonstration with music by the Charlie Tousek Orchestra. Local organizers list coordinators for Miss Moulton Little Miss Moulton Pie Baking Kiddie Parade Grand Parade Art Show and Booth management with several booths already spoken for and more welcome through local businesses.
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V.F.W. Hall
Charlie Tousek
Shady Oak Nursing Home
Moulton
VFW Auxiliary Awards Highlight District Meeting
Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Chaloupka and Mr. and Mrs. Theo J. Motal attended the District 24 Council meeting in Victoria on Sunday July 9. The Auxiliary earned a National Safety Award a plaque for 100 percent membership by December 31 and awards for 200 percent in cancer aid and research 100 percent program participation Voice of Democracy participation national teacher's day and community service. Ella Arnold newly elected State Auxiliary President attended along with most District 24 officers. After lunch the Chaloupkas and Metals visited Port Lavaca Magnolia Beach and nearby areas.
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Ernest Chaloupka
Theo J. Motal
Victoria
Voice of Democracy
State Auxiliary
Ella Arnold
District 24
Port Lavaca
Magnolia Beach
Jr Class meeting set for July 16 on VFW grounds
The Jr Class will meet Sunday July 16 at 7 15 p m on the VFW grounds.
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VFW
Visit in Guam and Hawaii by the Hoyer family
Supt. and Mrs. Tommy Hoyer and son Randy returned from a trip visiting Bobby and Susette Hoyer on Guam. They toured Saipan and Tinian, learned WWII history, saw a memorial connected to the atomic bombs, and spent time in Hawaii with the Darileks in Honolulu.
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Supt
Tommy Hoyer
Randy
Bobby
Susette Hoyer
Guam
U.S. Navy
Naval Air Station
Agano
Hoyers
Susette
Saipan
Tinian
Hiroshima
Nagasaki
Japan
Hawaii
Honolulu
Oscar Darilek Jr
Father of Milton Kunkel Passes Away
Albert Kunkel died at his Smithville home aged 88. Survived by Milton Kunkel of Moulton Louis Kunkel of Houston two daughters Linda Spivy Lorena Lauren nine grandchildren and sixteen great grandchildren. Funeral services are pending.
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Milton Kunkel
Albert Kunkel
Rolling Oaks
Moulton
Smithville
Louis Kunkel
Houston
Linda Spivy
Lorena Lauren
VFW Auxiliary Elects Victoria Leader at State Convention
VFW Post Commander Ernest Chaloupka and Auxiliary President Marcella Chaloupka attended the VFW State Convention in San Antonio the weekend of July 1 at the Convention Center. Ella Arnold of Victoria was elected State President, the first State President from District 24. They joined Mrs Arnold at the St Anthony Hotel for the event.
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VFW
Ernest Chaloupka
Marcella Chaloupka
Bernadette Motal
San Antonio
Ella Arnold
Victoria
Arnold
St. Anthony Hotel
KC Circle Plans 18 Major Events for Year
KC meeting held July 7 by Father Joseph Kopp Circle No 2622 and officers and committee chairmen. Aim to schedule at least six major events per four months, totaling 18 events yearly to boost chances of becoming best circle next year.
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Father
Joseph Kopp
American Legion Aux Deliberates On July Meeting Actions
The regular American Legion Auxiliary meeting on Wednesday night July 5 drew 24 members. Pledges prayers and the auxiliary constitution preamble opened. Secretary and treasurer reports were accepted. National and State correspondence was reviewed and Thank You cards acknowledged. The secretary reported on the last Medical Clinic meeting and a vote to raise Thursday night food prices was noted.
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American Legion Aux
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Aux
Etlinger Family Vacation Plans After Texas Trip
Rick and Mary Etlinger with their twins Sharon and Shannon and other children Lori Kristi and Tarra Anne visited Marie Etlinger and traveled from Leo Yard Connecticut. They attended the Prasek family reunion in Hallettsville then toured Wonder World and Aquarena Springs in San Marcos. They called Wonder Cave of interest at 30 million years old, with the sky ride and submarine theatre as highlights before preparing for a vacation.
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Rick
Mary Etlinger
Sharon
Shannon
Lori
Kristi
Tarra Anne
Marie Etlinger
Leoyard
Connecticut
Hallettsville
Prasek
San Marcos
Aquarena Springs
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Edward A. Darilek
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Vo. Ag
Carolyn
Carolyn Shimek
VFW Aux
Cincinnati
Newport
Mr. and Mrs. Whitmire
Ing
Jerry Whitmire
Arkansas
Neecee
Kentucky
Ohin
Charlie Tousek Orchestra
Susan Fike
Roberta Motal
Miss Moulton
Little Miss
Mr. Moulton
Terri Orts
Thelma Hinze
Grand Parade
Bernadette Kresta and
Carolyn Whitmire
Czichos
Patek
Kloesel
Fisbeck Grocery
Daniel Kozelsky
Daniel
Money
F.H.A
FFA
Dart Board
Guidea
Pontons
Alley Bar
E. E. Eberhard
VFW Auxiliary
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