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Moulton Eagle

Location

Moulton, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jul 22, 1977

Page

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Little Miss Contestants Highlighted in Pageant Snapshot

Shannon Wagner six year old second grader competes as a Little Miss contestant with sponsor Shirley's Coffee Shop. Marla Wagner seven year old student and Hochheim Prairie Insurance Branch 13 sponsor are also listed. Michelle Darilek listed as Little Miss contestant with sponsor Ben's Barber and Style Shop.

Shannon Wagner Shirley Marla Wagner Hochheim Prairie Insurance Branch 13 Michelle Darilek Ben's Brian Darilek Ben’s

Little Mr Contestants Include Richard Orsak and Bobby Fishbeck

Richard Orsak 7, second grader, was last year’s first runner up and competes again with D and L Variety Store as sponsor. Bobby Fishbeck is a Little Mr contestant aged 44, who enjoys farm visits with his Grandpa and is sponsored by Moulton Hardware.

Richard Orsak D & L Variety Store Robert Bobby’’ Fishbeck Moulton Hardware

Miss Moulton Contestants Named for Jamboree Opening

Jeana Bolin 17, senior at MHS, sponsored by Jasek's Underground Engineering. Catherine Machacek 15, sophomore at MHS, sponsored by Farmers Merchants State Bank. Denise Fishbeck 17, senior at MHS, sponsored by Highway Lumber Co. Joan Darilek 16, junior at MHS, sponsored by Kloesel's Steak House.

Jeana Bolin Catherine Machacek MHS Farmers & Merchants State Bank Denise Fishbeck Highway Lumber Co Joan Darilek Kloesel

26 Children Attend Nursery School at Moulton High

The Homemaking Department sponsored a Nursery School the week of June 6 to 10 with 26 children aged 3 to 5. Nine girls worked with the class including Rebecca Nieto Candy Mikulencak Sheryl Stavinoha Joan Darilek Carla Berckenhoff Y. Martin and Cheryl Welfl. Activities included play-dough puzzles gym games and cookie making.

Moulton High School Rebecca Nieto Candy Mikulencak Sheryl Stavinoha Joan Darilek Carla Berckenhoff Y. Martin Cheryl Welfl Roxanne Gold Melanie Robicheaux Jason Kloesel Gail Chudej Kristen Meiserschlaeger Stephanie Pilat Becky Henrichs Nichole Darilek Michael Simper Johnna Martin Adriane Zahradnick Sheila Orsak Paula Gerloff Yvonne Pohler Dwayne Michna Tammy Kupka David

Mr August Kasper Returns Home After Nine Days in Shiner Hospital

Mr August Kasper returned home on July 6 after a nine day stay at Shiner Hospital. He is up and about and doing fine.

August Kasper Shiner Hospital

Moulton Board of Equalization to Meet July 28

The Board of Equalization of the City of Moulton will meet at City Hall on July 28 1977 from 9 00 A M to 12 Noon.

Board of Equalization of the City of Moulton City Hall

Enter Jamboree Talent Show Invitation

Local talent event invites individuals or groups with musical acts singing or skits to enter. Call Marvin Jasek at 596 4375 or Herman Hanslik at 596 4580 for details and entry.

Marvin Jasek Herman Hanslik

Escapes In 1 Car Mishap In Hallettsville

Marvin Jasek Jr. of Moulton and Houston escaped injury when his Ford Torino left the wet highway 90 A 77 A in Hallettsville during a heavy rain and electrical storm. The car wrecked after it went through a road ditch and barbed wire fence on Bill Mitchen place and was towed to a garage by Voskamp wrecker.

Marvin Jasek Jr Moulton Houston Hallettsville Jasek Bill Mitchen Voskamp

Moulton School Board Holds July Meeting

The Moulton School Board met July 13 in the Administration Building with President Al Kocian presiding. Members Lupta Hoyer Leslie Haas Carl Henke Jimmy Holub Marvin Jasek Gene Selzer and Gus Targac attended along with Principals R L Orsak Kenneth Fishbeck and secretary Lexie Etlinger. Minutes and financial report were approved. Bus drivers hired for the coming year include Kenneth Black Charlie Filipp George Filipp Jim Kubicek Jr Sammie Koudylka and Alvin Lee.

Moulton Pres. al- Kocian Lupt H. Hoyer Leslie Haas Carl Henke Jimmy Holub Marvin Jasek Gene Selzer Gus Targac R. L. Orsak Kenneth Fishbeck Lexie Etlinger Kenneth Black Charlie Filipp George Filipp Jim Kubicek, Jr Sammie Koudylka Alvin

Two Local Offenders Face Assault and Gun Violations

Robert Wayne Dowling of Yoakum was charged with attempted assault on July 17 and appeared July 18 before Moulton City Judge George Mayer, paying his fine. Frank J. Wagner Jr. of Moulton was charged with discharging a gun within Moulton city limits on July 9 and appeared July 14 before Mayer, paying his fine.

Robert Wayne Dowling Yoakum Moulton George Mayer Frank J. Wagner Jr

Youth Shot Here Saturday In Moulton

Michael Mayer sixteen of Moulton and Houston suffered a serious gunshot wound around 2:00 a.m. Saturday July 16 in front of Gus Place on the Shiner highway near Moulton. Mayer is the son of the late Justice of the Peace Mrs George Mayer of Moulton.

Michael Mayer Moulton Houston Gus’ Place Shiner Highway Alfred Haikenwaelder Mayer Justice of the Peace George Mayer

Chamber of Commerce Dues Pay at Farmers & Merchants Bank

Members are told dues can be paid at the Farmers and Merchants State Bank. A mailing notice will be received and payers should bring the yellow card.

Chamber of Commerce Farmers & Merchants State Bank

Town and Country Jamboree Parade Registration Details

Entrants must check in at the information booth by the high school gym to receive a line-up number. Call Thelma Hinze or Elyse Chaloupka to enter. Registration opens 9 a.m. Judging at 10 a.m. Parade begins 11 a.m. Ribbons for Best Out-Of-Town Best Home-Town Most Original Best Junior Best Decorated Car and Best Antique Car.

Thelma Hinze Elyse Chaloupka

Davids Arco Opens Here On Hwy 95

David Thorp opens Davids Arco on Highway 95 with a full service mechanic on duty. The station offers automatic transmission work general repairs tube and oil change flats fixed and car washes.

David

VFW and Auxiliary to Meet on July 27

The Moulton VFW Post and Ladies Auxiliary will hold a regular session at the VFW Hall on Wednesday July 27 at 8 p.m. All members urged to attend.

Moulton Vfw Post and Ladies Auxiliary VFW

Chili Cook-Off Sign-Up Reminder for Jamboree Day

All chili makers urged to sign up for the Jamboree Day event on Saturday July 23. For more information contact Harvey Kloesel.

Harvey Kloesel

Rehearsal Set For Miss Moulton Pageant Saturday

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

VFW Hall

Moravia Parish Picnic Scheduled for July 24

The Moravia Ascension Parish will host its annual picnic on Sunday July 24 with Mass at 9 30 a m followed by dinner at 11 a m The menu includes stew fried chicken and trimmings Admission is 2 50 for adults and 1 00 for children An auction starts at 2 00 p m Refreshments and entertainment will be on the grounds Supper at 5 00 p m

The Gold Dust Moulton VFW Hall Velvets Moravia Ascension Parish George Machart

City Council Meets in Regular Session at Moulton

City Council of Moulton met July 11 1977 with all members present. Minutes were approved. Bills totaling 3475.17 were authorized for payment. A motion to start the solid waste landfill on October 1 1977 passed. A mercury vapor light near the clinic entrance was approved.

City of Moulton Ervin Patek Theo Motal Theo. Motal Paul Ann Hinck Val Hinze

Jamboree Weekend Plans At VFW Hall Features New Events

Final plans for the Jamboree list events at the VFW Hall starting Saturday at noon. New chili cook off and pie baking contests join a day of acts including Miss Moulton and Little Miss contest, horse races, and a grand parade. Johnny Moore of Channel 12 to MC.

VFW Miss Moulton Mr. Moulton Johnny Moore Channel 12 Gold Dust

Booths Set At VFW Hall After Bingo Night

Booth spaces will be allocated on a first come basis at the VFW Hall Friday night following Bingo.

VFW

Edward A. Wotipka Rites Held Here Saturday

Edward A. Wotipka a lifelong area resident died at Shady Oak Nursing Home Moulton on Thursday July 14 at age 85 years five months 13 days He had lived in the Nursing Home for two and a half years Born in Moulton the rites are noted See RITES page 4 col 5

Edward A. Wotipka Shady Oak Moulton

Young Homemakers Ring Toss Jamboree Work List

Schedule for the Young Homemakers Ring Toss Jamboree lists time slots from Sunday noon to 8 PM with teams and participants including Rosalyn Kocian Bernadette Kresta Marilyn Thibodeaux Shirley Friedrich Cindy Petrek Hattie Olle Kathleen Heinrich Mary Patek Cathy Perez Geni Targac Elyse Chaloupka Diana Kloesel Earlene Pilat Jeanne ette Henke Novice Barta Shirley Schoen feld Carolyn Whitmire Elsie Orsak Elaine Selzer Rose Selzer Gladys Seifert Gloria Jasek Margaret Martin Marian Dari lek.

Rosalyn Kocian Bernadette Kresta Marilyn Thibodeaux Shirley Friedrich Cindy Petrek Hattie Olle Kathleen Heinrich Mary Patek Cathy Perez Geni Targac Elyse Chaloupka Diana Kloesel Earlene Pilat Jeanette Henke Novice Barta Shirley Schoenfeld Carolyn Whitmire Elsie Orsak

Jamboree Booth Report Highlights Student Raffle and Food Stands

The report lists booth activities by grade levels including seventh graders selling cotton candy and popcorn, eighth graders offering tamales and balloons, freshmen with dunking machine and snow cones, sophomores with ball throw and hot dogs, juniors with cake walk, and various organizations providing burgers, crafts, games, and treats. Notable names include Mr. Eberhard Hochheim Prairie Ins Branch 13 and Catholic Daughters.

Catholic Daughters Eberhard Hochheim

Freshmen Jamboree Work Schedule With Balloons

The schedule lists freshmen in charge of tamales and balloon booths for a Jamboree across Saturday and Sunday. Teams and volunteers include Chris Pilat, Robert Wenske, Timothy Pustejovsky, Michael Schoenfeld, Delia Nieto, Angela Foster, Linda Avila, Patrice Koranek, Sheri Hinch, Nancy Martin, Ricky Black, Stephen Moeller, Mary Nieto, Cindy Kozelsky, Deana Targac, Sheri Dornak, Catia Lewallen, Eva Weathers, Nancy Doubrava and others across hourly slots from noon to 7 PM.

Chris Pilat Robert Wenske Timothy Pustejovsky Michael Schoenfeld Delia Nieto Angela Foster Linda Avila Patrice Koranek Sheri Hinch Nancy Martin Ricky Black Stephen Moeller Mary Nieto Cindy Kozelsky Deana Targac Sheri Dornak Catia Lewallen Eva Weathers Nancy Doubrava Gerald Fisbeck Patrica Koranek Sheri Hrnci Robert Berckenhoff Thomas Neskora Kenny Bohuslay Kenny Zidek Michael Jasek Edgar Pavlicek

Pie Baking Contest at Moulton Town Jamboree

Entrants must bring two pies one for judging and one for auction at the Moulton Town and Country Jamboree. To enter contact Mary Patek at 596-7116 for details.

Moulton Town and Country

Also Mentioned on This Page

Little Miss Mary Kay Fishbeck Maresh Well Drilling Michael Gold Colorado Coors Co Kenny Rebecek Bobby”’ Fishbeck MISS Johnnie R. Berry Mr. Berry Thumb SUN Daniel Beyer Bobby Fishbeck Craig Lee Nursery Lee Meeting David’s Arco Aux Moravia Parish Lee City Council Council Elaine Selzer Rose Selzer Gladys Seifert Gloria Jasek Margaret Martin Marian Darilek Bing Young Shady Oak Nursing Home Frank Haas Games Peggy Wenske Boy Scouts R. Caballero
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