Eight SP train cars derail near Moulton in 1950s incident
A Southern Pacific freight train derailed about 2.5 miles north of Moulton at 5 10 p m Tuesday. No injuries were reported as Lavaca County deputies evacuated several families as a precaution while assessors checked for damage. Most derailed cars contained non toxic loads including tetrachloride and freon which leaked briefly before being transferred. The front portion of the train continued to Flatonia while crews rebuilt the line.
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Southern Pacific
Moulton
Lavaca Co. Sheriff's Department
Joe Bart
Houston
Edd. Pilsner
Ken Schoenfeld
C. A. Whiteford
Jimmie Holub
Brownsville
Ennis
Bart
Flatonia
Lavaca
Miss Moulton Contest Entry Blanks Available Now
Students at Moulton High School ages 14 to 18 may enter the Miss Moulton and Little Miss Moulton contests. Each girl must be sponsored by a business, not an individual, with parents sponsored only via a business. Sponsors encouraged if unavailable, and both contests offer trophies plus float representation. Enter now by contacting Susan Fike or Roberta Motal.
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Moulton
Susan Fike
Roberta Motal
Moulton High School
Mary Doe
Joe Doe
John Doe
Ditch Digging, Inc
Susan
Roberta
Beran Garage Vacation Closure Notice
Beran Garage will be closed from July 24 through July 29 for vacation. The garage will reopen and operate as usual on Monday, July 31.
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Beran
Heatwave Roars Through Moulton City Temperatures Soar
Extreme heat grips the region with 106 to 110 degrees reported in Moulton and surrounding areas. Statewide warnings urge residents to stay indoors during peak sun. Authorities caution that several heat deaths have already occurred and predict a hot summer ahead.
Final Rites Held for Otto G Fisbeck Saturday
Otto G Fisbeck died Thursday July 13 at 11 00 am in Shiner Hospital at age 68 years four months eight days His body lay in state at Smith Funeral Home until 9 30 am Saturday July 15 Funeral services were at Zion Lutheran Church Moulton with Pastor Julius F Holm Interment in Moulton City Cemetery Pallbearers were nephews Francis David Darcey Baylon Fisbeck Cordell Henry Hull He was born March 5 1910 to Fritz and Mary Kaiser Fisbeck He married Adella Anders on October 12 1936 He co owned Hi Way Lumber Co for 27 years He was honorary Moulton Fire Department member and a Masonic Lodge member He served Luther an Brotherhood as treasurer and on the Church council. Surviving are his wife.
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Otto G. Fisbeck
Shiner Hospital
Smith Funeral Home
Zion Lutheran Church
Moulton
Julius F. Holm
Francis
David
Darcey
Baylon Fisbeck
Cordell
Henry Hull
Fritz
Mary (Kaiser) Fisbeck
Adella Anders
Fisbeck
Hi-Way Lumber Co
Masonic Lodge
Lutheran Brotherhood
Freshmen Class Jamboree Work Schedule Notice
Freshmen Class assigns shifts for Cotton Candy and Popcorn Booth at the Jamboree. If you cannot work contact Mrs Hoyer. Listed workers rotate Sunday with time blocks from 12:00 to 9:00 PM across multiple names and periods.
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Mrs. Hoyer
John Kubicek
George Holub
Dale Gold
Patrick Wenske
Adolph Koncaba
Johnna Martin
Pam Fisbeck
Beth Marek
Jamboree Parade Seeks Participants in Moulton
The notice urges any business, organization, or individual to contact Thelma Hinze to enter the Jamboree parade. It asks for advance announcements if ready and notes parade success depends on community participation.
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Thelma Hinze
Moulton
Chili and Beer Contests at Town & Country Jamboree
Contest entries for a Chili Cook Off and a Beer Drinking contest are invited for the Town & Country Jamboree. Entry blanks are at local stores with a July 27 deadline for chili. beer entrants pay a dollar at the event on Sunday afternoon for a trophy for fastest drinker.
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Patek’s
Czichos
Kloesel's
Community Medical Clinic Board Meets in July Meeting
The MCMC board met July 13 with six directors and reps from four local groups. They discussed the Clinic Picnic profit of 15637.37 after a printing bill, thanked volunteers and the VFW, and noted Georgie Meyer’s help clearing Medicare form backlogs. The group considered buying or renting Diathermy equipment to aid muscle injury treatment.
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MCMC
Sidney Bochat
Robert Schmidt
Bochat
Georgie Meyer
Pastor Holm Marked 40 Years in Lutheran Ministry
The Zion Lutheran Church observed Pastor Julius F Holm’s forty year ordination anniversary with a service of praise and thanksgiving on July 10. The sermon was delivered by Rev John Pietsch of Temple. Soloists included Pastor Harvey Rongers of Hallettsville and vesper led by R Melton Bulgerin of Appleton. Pastors from the Victoria Conference attended along with relatives and friends. Pastor Holm served 24 of his 40 years in the Moulton Witting parish, ordained by his father in Harper Texas. See Anniv page 2.
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Zion Lutheran Church
Julius F.holm
John Pietsch
Temple
Charlottenburg
Harvey Rongers
Hallettsville
Melton Bulgerin
Appleton
Wisconsin
Victoria Conference
Holm
Moulton and
Witting
Moulton-Witting
St. James Lutheran Church
Harper
Texas
Dr Vo Vacation Noted In Shiner Clinic Plan
Dr Vo takes vacation from July 24 to July 29. During absences patients may visit the Shiner Clinic or, after hours, the Emergency Room at Shiner Hospital. The business office will remain open as usual.
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Shiner Clinic
Shiner Hospital
Be Careful Of Fires Warns Moulton Fire Dept
The Moulton Fire Department urges extreme caution during drought and heat and asks residents not to burn trash at home. Sparks can drift and start fires, and roadside fires are often caused by discarded cigarettes. Please cooperate to prevent fires.
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Moulton Fire Dept
Moulton Board of Equalization to Meet July 25 1978
The Board of Equalization for the City of Moulton will meet Tuesday July 25 1978 from 1 00 to 3 00 p m at City Hall in Moulton Texas to transact such business as may be brought before it.
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Board of Equalization For the
City of
Moulton
City Hall
Texas
Booths Available for Jamboree Booths
Booths remain available for the Jamboree with Daniel Kozelsky handling inquiries. Contact Hi Way Lumber or call at home or night to reserve. booths are 15 percent and issued on a first come basis. Friday setup allowed if it does not interfere with V F W Hall activities.
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Daniel Kozelsky
Daniel
Hi-Way Lumber
Party Honoree Annie Smolik Celebrates July Birthday
Annie Smolik was the only July birthday resident honored at a Home party Sunday July 9 from 2 to 4 p m. A lunch was served at 2. Co-hosts Delores Tousignant and Regina Kleihege with C D A members hosted. Entertainment featured Alfons Pokluda on accordion with his father and uncle on violins and Jim Holub on drums. Residents, relatives and friends enjoyed the event.
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Annie Smolik
C.D. of A
Delores Tousignant
Regina Kleihege
Alfons Pokluda
Jim Holub
August W Krause Jr passes away at 79
August W Krause Jr 79 of South Laguna California died June 29. He was the last surviving member of his parents' family. A sister Annie Mertz died June 11 in Hallettsville. Surviving nieces include Mrs. William Hohmann Adela Meyer Lula Fishbeck and Mrs. Thomas Muehlstein.
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August W. Krause, Jr
South Laguna
California
August Krause
Annie Mertz
Hallettsville
Krause
Moulton
William Hohmann
Adela Meyer
Lula Fishbeck
Thomas Muehlstein
Moulton School Board Sets 1978-79 Bids and Cash Lunch Policy
The Moulton School Board met July 12 with Pres. Alvin Kocian presiding. Minutes and finances were approved. Milton Sellars and Thomas Ezzell bids were accepted. 1978-79 bids from Mobil Oil Corp, Moulton Propane Gas Co, Rainbo Bakery and Superior Dairies were approved. The cafeteria will operate on a cash basis with all lunch tickets prepaid. Daily meal buyers must pay in advance.
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Milton Sellars
Thomas Ezzell
Mobil Oil Corp
Moulton Propane Gas Co
Rainbo Bakery
Superior Dairies
Moulton VFW Auxiliary Observes National Teacher's Day
VFW Auxiliary 6971 honors National Teacher's Day by presenting a plant to Mrs. Jerry Matus for untiring efforts with students on Voice of Democracy. Aux President Marcella Chaloupka and Elsie Jasek assist in the presentation.
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Moulton Vfw
VFW
Jerry Matus
Voice of Democracy
Aux. Pres
Marcella Chaloupka
Elsie Jasek
Band Practice At Moulton High School Schedule
The Moulton High School Band holds practice on Wednesday and Thursday nights July 26 and 27 at 6:30 in the Band Hall. All students in Grades 7 through 12 are invited to participate for the coming year.
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Moulton High School
Mrs Joe Pavias Returns Home From Shiner Hospital
With Our Sick Mrs. Joe Pavias returned home last week Thursday from the Shiner Hospital where she was a patient for eight days. She is doing nicely.
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Joe Pavias
Shiner Hospital
Legion Elects Officers At Moulton Meeting
The regular Moulton American Legion meeting on July Sth, presided by Commander Alton Fojtik, approved financials and sick reports for Frank Bartos in Shiner Hospital and Cecil Castro. Officers elected include Alton Fojtik as Commander, Jim mie Luksovsky as V Commander, Jacob Tousek Jr as 2nd Vice Commander, Rud Braeuer as Adjutant, Larry Seifert as Finance, Daniel Brom as Service Officer, George Migl as Historian, Louis Fishbeck as Chaplain, Julius Gertner as Sgt at Arms, and Daniel Kozelsky as Publicity Officer. John Brom won the Kitty. A Bow Stew preceded the business.
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Frank Bartos
Shiner
Cecil Castro
Alton Fojtik
Jimmie Luksovsky
Jacob Tousek, Jr
Rud. Braeuer
Larry Seifert
Daniel Brom
George Migl
Louis Fishbeck
Julius Gertner
Daniel Kozelsky
John Brom
Legion and Auxiliary
Fire Dept. Hon. Membership Drive in Moulton June
The Moulton Fire Department announced a honorary membership drive during June. Some individuals may have been overlooked. those interested should leave dues at the Farmers & Merchants State Bank to join as honorary members.
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Moulton Fire Dept
Farmers & Merchants
Last Moulton Chamber Meeting Before Jamboree
The Moulton Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture will hold its last monthly meeting before the Town and Country Jamboree this Thursday July 20 at 7 30 p m at City Hall. All Jamboree coordinators are urged to attend to present reports and share input.
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Moulton
Town and Country Jamboree Pie Baking Contest
Do you bake the best pie in town and can you beat your mother in law’s recipe? Enter the Town and Country Jamboree Pie Baking Contest. Trophies awarded to the top three pies. Call Mrs Theo J Motal to enter now.
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Theo J. Motal
Mini Storage Bldg Now Open In Hillcrest Area
The Hillcrest Mini Storage, half a mile north of Moulton city limits on Stage Highway 95, is now open for business. The new facility features eight storage units and announces its grand opening with basic rental options and location details.
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Hillcrest
Moulton
Hillcrest Mini
Herman Hanslik
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Moulton Eagle
Maiss Moulton
Little Mr. Moulton
Little Miss Moulton
Kay Jasek
Linda Machart
Beverly Bochet
Tracy Thomspon
Howard Motal
Curtis Pilat
Brian Kram
Chris Perez
Amy Alexander
Regina Maresh
Virginia de Los Santos
Rita Weathers
Richard Koncaba
Ramon Valdez
Edward Moeller
Francis Flood
Tracy Thompson
Johnny Martin
Pam Fishbeck
Johnna
Beth
Pam
Community Medical Clinic Board
V.F.W
Pastor Holm
W. Krause
Alvin Kocian
Thomas H. Hoyer
Leslie Haas
Jimmy Holub
Marvin Jasek
Gus Targac
R. L. Orsak
Kenneth Fishbeck
Lexie Etlinger
Jo Ann Surman
Legion
Moulton American Legion
Fire Dept
State Bank
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