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Newspaper

Moulton Eagle

Location

Moulton, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1977

Page

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Fayette Electric Co Op plans July 20 annual meeting

Fayette Electric Cooperative will hold its 39th Annual Membership Meeting at La Grange High School Auditorium on Wednesday July 20 with 6 00 p m registration and 8 00 p m business session. Directors for districts 1 2 and 5 named L A Giese Lawrence Kiel Edwin G Kruppa and John J Beck.

la Grange Fayette Electric Cooperative L. A. Giese Lawrence Kiel Edwin G. Kruppa John J. Beck Coastal - Lovaca Fayette Electric

Town and Country Jamboree Parade Entries Sought

Call Eylie Chaloupka or Thelma Hinze to join Town and Country Jamboree parade with phone numbers 596 4470 and 596 7753 provided for entry.

Eylie Chaloupka Thelma Hinze Elyse Chaloupka

Mikes Zemlicka Reunion Set for July 17

The annual Mikes Zemlicka family reunion will be held Sunday July 17 at the American Legion Hall in Moulton. All relatives are urged to attend and bring a prepared basket lunch for a noon meal. Plates cups tea and related items will be provided.

Mikes-Zemlicka American Legion Hall Moulton

Kiddie Parade Entries Sought for Town & Country Jamboree

Community members may enter the Kiddie Parade for the Town and Country Jamboree by calling 596-4375 596-7706 or 596-4844 before July 18.

Olympia Gold light beer to be distributed in Lavaca County

Olympia Gold light beer from Olympia Brewing Co will be distributed by Lone Star Distributor of Moulton. Ed Pilsner said the product, introduced in January with half the calories of regular beer, is one of the few light beers to advertise that claim. See product, Page 8, Col. 6.

Lone Star Distributor of Moulton Ed Pilsner Olympia

Clinic Picnic Shows Net Profit From Concession Sales

Reported receipts and expenses from a clinic picnic list profits from beer and soda stands, bake goods, games, and a country store totaling a net profit of 13 922 15. Raffle winners include Emmie Micha le c Shiner and Aug W Etlinger among others. The Board thanks participating organizations for donations of time and effort.

C.D.A UDG Sod Vv Sey Ee Emmie Michalec Shiner Aug. W. Etlinger Moulton Joe V. Pavias Joyce Grubert Yoakum Christopher Ulrich Houston Rudy E. Winkler Tomball

Chamber of Commerce Membership Drive Reminder

The Bank accepts C of C memberships and invites participation from all, noting no one should feel slighted. Meetings are held the third Monday at 8 o clock in City Hall. See you there.

Chamber of Commerce Bank C. of C

Bohuslav Grocery Market to Close at Noon Saturday

Bohuslav Grocery Market will close at noon on Saturday July 16 marking a brief weekday shutdown. The notice informs customers and staff of the one day closure.

Bohuslav Grocery & Market

Grass Fire Near Gillespie Place Burns Ten Acres

Two Moulton Fire Dept. trucks answered a 5 20 p m call to Gillespie Place six miles southeast of Moulton for a grass fire. About ten acres of grass and some fence posts burned in the blaze.

Moulton

Attention 8th Graders Work Schedule for Jamboree Booths

The schedule lists duty shifts for the Cotton Candy and Popcorn booths chaired by Mrs. Thomas Hoyer. Names include Curtis Pilat Howard Motal Virginia De Los Santos Amy Alexander Rita Weathers Johnna Martin Pam Fisbeck Beth Marek Regina Maresh Kay Jasek Linda Machart John Kubicek Dale Gold Edward Moeller Ramon Valdez Alvin Torres Chris Perez Rita Amy Alexander Richard Koncaba Adolph Koncaba Geo Holub Francis Flood and others for 1 to 3 3 to 5 and 7 30 to 10 shifts with multiple helpers across periods.

Curtis Pilat Howard Motal Virginia de Los Santos Amy Alexander Rita Weathers S — Johnna Martin Pam Fisbeck Beth Marek Regina Maresh Kay Jasek Linda Machart John Kubicek Dale Gold Edward Moeller Ramon Valdez Alvin Torres Brian Kram Chris Perez Johnna Martin Rita Amy Alexander Richard Koncaba Adolph Koncaba Frank Esparza Patrick Pilat Geo. Holub Francis Flood

Miss Moulton Contestant Liz Chaloupka Profile

Liz Chaloupka, 17, a Moulton High senior, competes in Miss Moulton. She enjoys sewing and swimming and plays on the Kittens basketball team. Sponsored by Ben's Barber & Style Shop.

Liz Chaloupka Miss Moulton Kittens Ben's

Little Miss Contestant Sponsored by Magic Mirror Salon

A third grader identified as Little Miss and contestant in a local pageant is sponsored by Magic Mirror Salon.

Magic Mirror Salon

Rehearsal for Miss Moulton Contest Saturday Morning

A rehearsal for the Miss Moulton and Little Miss and Mr Contest is scheduled for Saturday morning July 23 at 9 00 a m at the VFW Hall. All entrants must attend for instructions.

VFW Hall

Chili Cookers Sign Up for Jamboree Day Event

All you chili cookers are urged to sign up for the Jamboree Day chili cookoff on Saturday July 23. For more information contact Harvey Kloesel.

Harvey Kloesel

Graduates From TSTI In Waco

Robert Beran and Don Rothbauer graduated from TSTI in Waco after completing a two year auto mechanics program. Both earned President's Honor roll honors with a 3.8 average. Don now works at Don McMillan Ford in Houston and Robert assists at the Beran Garage with his father.

Robert Beran Frank C. Beran Don Rothbauer Marvin Rothbauer Moulton T.S.T.I Waco Don Don McMillan Ford Houston Robert Beran

Services At Old Moulton Baptist Church

Sunday services at Old Moulton Baptist Church begin with Sunday School at 10 oclock. Preaching starts at 10 45 with Rev James Black in the pulpit. Everyone is invited to join in the worship.

Old Moulton Baptist Church James Black

VFW Auxiliary Family Night Set for July 19

The VFW Ladies' Auxiliary hosts its annual family night on Tuesday July 19 at 8 pm in the VFW Hall. 25 year pins will be awarded. Lunch and refreshments follow. Auxiliary members may bring their family. single members may bring a friend.

VFW Ladies’ Auxiliary VFW

Augusta Fehrenkamp Last Rites Held Here

Funeral services were conducted June 29 at Smith Funeral Chapel in Moulton for Mrs. Augusta Fehrenkamp nee Ullmann wife of the late Louis Fehrenkamp. She died Sunday June 26 at Shiner Hospital after a six month illness. She was born November 25 1892 in Lavaca County and was 84. She married Louis Fehrenkamp on November 26 1912 and they lived in Moulton Texas. Survivors include son Harvey Fehrenkamp of San Antonio daughter Mabel M Larkin of Union City California two sisters Paulina Ulrich and Mary Niebuhr of San Antonio and grandchildren Mrs Terry Freitas and Dennis Larkin.

Smith Moulton Augusta Fehrenkamp Ullmann Louis Fehrenkamp Shiner Hospital Lavaca Co Texas Harvey Fehrenkamp San Antonio Mabel M. Larkin Union City Calif Paulina Ulrich Mary Niebuhr Terry Freitas Dennis Larkin

Town and Country Jamboree Parade Announcement

Community event notice for a Town and Country Jamboree Parade. Contact Elyse for details on participation, schedule, and guidelines.

William Voznica Interred Here

Former Moulton resident William Voznica died at 2:30 p.m. June 25 in Houston Veterans Hospital. Graveside rites were June 28 in Moulton. Born August 20, 1910 in Waco, he lived in Moulton, attended Sam and Will Moore Institute, and served in World War II in the Pacific, New Guinea. Survived by three sisters Frances Buresch, Annie Thompson, Mary Johnson, plus three nephews, four nieces and one uncle.

Moulton William Voznica Veterans Hospital Houston Waco Sam & Will Moore Institute Woznica New Guinea Frances Buresch Jackson, Minn Annie Thompson Waelder Mary Johnson

Birthday Party at Shady Oak Nursing Home

The Shady Oak Nursing Home hosts a birthday party for resident Mrs Annie Smolik on Sunday July 17 from two to four. Live entertainment and lunch will be served. Friends and relatives are invited to attend and visit with residents.

Shady Oak Nursing Home Annie Smolik Shady Oak

Suzy's Flowers Announces Short Vacation Closure

Suzy Luksovsky says Suzy's Flowers will close for vacation on Friday through Monday July 15 to 18. Normal operations resume Tuesday.

Suzy's

Mrs. Ad. Diouhy Undergoes Major Surgery in Victoria

Mrs. Ad. Diouhy had major surgery at DeTar Hospital in Victoria on June 29 and was discharged July 5. She is recuperating at her daughter’s home, Mr. and Mrs. John Fishbeck, in Victoria and is expected to return home this week.

Ad. Diouhy DeTar Victoria John Fishbeck Diouhy

Pie baking contest at Moulton Jamboree invites entries

Now is the time to bring your best fruit pie recipe to the Moulton Town and Country Jamboree pie baking contest. Entrants provide two pies one for judging and one for auction. For entry details contact Mary Patek at 596-7116.

Moulton Town and Country

Knights of Columbus to Install Officers on July 15

The Moulton Knights of Columbus will hold a regular meeting at 8 p m on Friday July 15 at the Catholic Gym. Henry Pavlis ka Jr of Hallettsville will lead the officer installation. Food and refreshments will be served.

Moulton Knights of Columbus Henry Pavliska, Jr Hallettsville

Hermann Sons to Meet July 20th

The Moulton Hermann Sons Lodge No. 59 will hold a family night supper and party on Wednesday July 20 at 7 30 p m in the Alfred Barta recreation room for members and their families. Food and drinks will be furnished by the Lodge.

Moulton Hermann Sons Lodge No. 59 Alfred Barta Moulton Hermann Sons Lodge No

Jamboree Talent Show Calls for Entrants

Local notice invites individuals or groups with musical acts singing or skits to enter the Jamboree Talent Show. Call Marvin Jasek at 596 4375 or Herman Hanslik at 596 4580 for details.

Marvin Jasek Herman Hanslik

Moulton Town & Country Jambooree Sets July 23 24

Plans are complete for the annual Town and Country Jamboree at Moulton VFW Hall July 23 and 24. Saturday offers a chili cook off pie contest Miss Moulton Little Miss Little Mr contests chili and pie auctions sack races and a dance with Gold Dust. Sunday features a grand parade a fried chicken dinner a talent show a beer contest a Kiddie Parade a Velvets dance and a remote control airplane show. Food booths games and crafts accompany both days.

Moulton VFW Gold Dust The Velvets

Man Dies of Gunshot Wound in Shiner Yard

Louis Drexler Jr. 30 of Shiner died from a .22 pistol shot in his yard near Sts Cyril and Methodius Church Wednesday at 8 35 p m. He worked at Kaspar Wire Works. Police said he fired the shot from his own hand as officers left the scene. He had been ill and under a physician's care. Funeral Friday at Shiner Catholic Church with burial in Shiner Catholic Cemetery. Survived by wife Diane Marie, daughter, parents, a brother and three sisters.

Louis Drexler, Jr Shiner St. Ludmila’s St Sts. Cyril & Methodius Church Kaspar Wire Works Broshh Buchanek Drexler Young Drexler Moulton Shiner Catholic Church Shiner Catholic Linda Drexler Diane Marie Drexler Leon Drexler Victoria David Moczygemba Yorktown Emmett Baker, Jr Gonzales Michael Kosarek San Antonio

Legion Aux installs Officers During Meeting

The American Legion Auxiliary held a July 6 meeting with 29 members. Installing officer Stella Braeuer led the ceremony and Edith Luksovsky was installed as president for 1977 78 along with Dolores Koncaba and Stella Braeuer in officer roles.

Legion Aux American Legion Aux Adella Haase Pledge of al American Legion Auxiliary Little League Fire Dept Stella Braeuer Edith Luksovsky Dolores Koncaba

Father Schmidt Calls From Scotland

Miss Annie Schmidt reports a telephone call from Father Schmidt in Scotland. He said he attended all three days of the British Open at Turnberry and is vacationing with Father O'Brien and Ted Lembcke at St Andrews.

Annie Schmidt Father Schmidt Ted Lembcke Banchory Scotland Turnberry Father O'Brien Ted St. Andrews

Shiner Man Is Charged With Carrying Pistol

Eugene Rivera 21 of Shiner and Freeport was arrested in Hallettsville and charged with carrying a pistol. Police say he pulled a pistol and knife on Michael Pavlica of Flatonia in the KC Hall parking lot and damaged a car CB aerial. Rivera returned to Shiner before deputies detained him.

Eugene Rivera Shiner Freeport Hallettsville Elmo Grant Rivera Michael Pavlica Flatonia KC Hall Grant Pavlica Sheriff's Office Victor DeHarde

Walter Seifert 58 dies after hospital arrival

Walter Seifert 58 of Shiner died Friday afternoon July 8 1977 after becoming ill at work and suffering a heart attack. A Lavaca County native and World War II veteran he was the son of August and Ida Seifer Seifert and a member of United Dr Martin Lutheran Church and the American Legion.

Walter Seifert Shiner Lavaca Co August Ida Seizer Seifert Seifert United Dr. Martin Lutheran Church American Legion

Beran Reunion Planned in Moulton on August 7

The Beran reunion gathers at VFW Hall Moulton on August 7 1977 with registration at 10 am and dinner at noon A basket lunch is requested Music by Wence Shimek Orch in air conditioned hall The Beran clan includes Charles Mary Pryor Beran Moulton Kristian Maria Sembera Flatonia John Frances Beran Flatonia and others.

Beran VFW Moulton Wence Shimek Orch Charles Mary Pryor) Beran Kristian Maria

Hermann Sons Plan Family Night Supper July 20

Hermann Sons Lodge No. 59 will host a family night supper and party on July 20 at the Alfred Barta recreation room. All members and families are invited. the lodge will furnish the meal.

Dues Notice Guidance for Bank Payment

Dues can be paid at the Farmers and Merchants State Bank. You should receive your notice in the mail. Take the yellow card with you when you pay.

Chamber of Commerce Farmers & Merchants State Bank

Also Mentioned on This Page

Shan Victor Jasekson Dana Amy Charlotte Clarence Jerome Jr. and Julius Mrs Jerome Raabe Fayette Olympia Brewing Co Chairman Thomas Hoyer MISS Little Miss Fay Motal TSTI Suzy Luksovsky Hermann Sons Home David Brosh Michael Buchanek DeHarde Beran Reunion
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