This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 24 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1978
Page
1
The Squire group gathered 382 lbs of aluminum cans after a Monday grounds cleanup, selling them to Moulton Distributing Co. for 64.94 dollars. Proceeds aid Pearl Beer Co.'s recycling drive and the US Olympic program, contributing funds for 1980 Olympic athlete training.
On Sunday July 30 Moulton will host a Jamboree featuring remote controlled model airplanes from Texas clubs. Corpus Christi RC Club president Barry Beuershausen will attend with five flyers and his family while Harvey Hobbs from the Austin South RC Club will bring additional pilots and hopes to present remote controlled helicopters. The demonstrations start around three o clock after the parade and dinner.
Dr. Vo will be on vacation from July 24 to July 29. During this period patients may visit the Shiner Clinic or the Emergency Room at Shiner Hospital after office hours. The business office stays open as usual.
The Moulton Chapter of Young Homemakers held its July monthly meeting at 7 30 p m in the Moulton School Cafeteria. Program chairman Cindy Petrek presented a slide program on child abuse with reasons and prevention measures. President Kathleen Heinrich called the meeting to order. Shirley Friedrich led the group.
The Dairy Treat will remain closed from August 4 through August 11 due to vacation. Local customers are advised to plan accordingly and return after the closure period.
The Welfl Dusek Reunion will be held on August 6 at the V F W Hall in Shiner. Attendees are asked to bring a picnic lunch. New area residents Morris and Karen O Tyson moved to a farm five miles southeast of town this past Sunday after purchasing the Anderle farm from Houston.
Notice lists Cotton Candy and Popcorn booth shifts for Saturday and Sunday with volunteer names for each time block. If unavailable to work, contact Mrs Hoyer. shifts include 12:00 to 9:00 PM Saturday and 1:30 to 9:00 PM Sunday with multiple worker pairs and names such as John Kubi cek, Kay Jasek, Richard Koncaba, Beth Marek, Pam Fishbeck, and Amy Alexander.
Bernadette Kresta and Carolyn Whitmire promote the Jamboree Art Show inviting area artists. The event, housed inside the Hall, runs Sunday with leisure browsing between scheduled events. Visitors may purchase artworks from noted participating artists.
Mikulenka's in Hallettsville launches its annual summer clearance offering discounts across the store. Ladies and children's wear include prices as low as half regular cost with at least ten percent reduction on all items. Men's clothing and coordinated outfits also feature deep cuts to clothe the whole family for school and fall.
Terri Orts, this year's Miss Moulton, will register participants for the Kiddie Parade. The parade is set for Sunday July 30 at 10:30 on Front Street. Kids should assemble at 10:00 at Lions Field Concession Stand for judging and ribbon awards before the parade proceeds down Front Street with a Sound Truck announcing participants.
The City of Moulton held a special session on July 17 to approve an electric rate increase approved for 30 municipalities served by LCRA. The ordinance raises the demand rate for all customers with demand meters, effective with the July bill.
The Moulton Hardware will remain closed all day Saturday July 29 due to the Jamboree disrupting normal operations. Local patrons are advised to plan around the shutdown and check for any early reopen notices from the shop.
The Moulton Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture opens preparations for this weekend's Town and Country Jamboree. July 20 meeting at City Hall discussed VFW cooperation, chicken fry logistics, beer stands, Miss and Little Miss contests, and crowd sponsorships with Mike Kolar set to MC.
The 8th Grade Jamboree features scheduled activities across Saturday and Sunday including SPONGE THROW and FISH POND events with multiple shifts led by Russell Maresh, Darrin Foster, and others. Volunteers handle pies, chili, auctions, booths, rides, music, and a grand parade plan with organization roles assigned.
Henry W. Meyer, 75, of route 2 Shiner, Gonzales County, was found dead on his 164 acre farm near the Gonzales line. A radio report said he was injured when a tractor pulling a shredder rolled after hitting a hole on July 17. Inquest ruled accidental. He lived alone on FM 533 in the Dreyer Community. funeral held in Shiner. Survivors include two brothers Fritz and Emil, of Shiner. Local deputies and Lavaca County officers assisted.
City Council meets in regular session. Minutes of prior meeting approved as read. Bills totaling 3555.33 approved. LCRA electric rate increase discussed but tabled pending rate study. Garbage truck bids opened with Davis Truck and Equipment Co. winning at 23473.57. Electric department revenues and expenses listed.
Five days of treatment for Emil J. Jaluska end with a Saturday homecoming. Joe Kubenka Jr. recovering after knee surgery at Doctor's Hospital in Corpus Christi. "Papa Joe" to be released this week. Gus Wornat rushed by Moulton ambulance to Shiner Hospital after heat stroke and remains seriously ill though out of ICU.
Alvin Torres was jailed in Hallettsville County Jail after being charged with breaking and entering at Vladik's Place on Hwy. 95. He appeared before Justice of the Peace George Mayer, bond set at 500 dollars, and remained jailed after unable to pay.
Beran Garage will be closed July 24 through July 29 for vacation. The garage will reopen for business as usual on Monday July 31.
The Moulton American Legion schedules its regular monthly meeting for Wednesday August 2 at 8 p m A pre meeting lunch will be served and officer installation will occur The Auxiliary and Juniors will also meet at this gathering
A 12 hour CPR course will be held in Moulton soon. Several people have shown interest. Interested individuals should contact Edward A Darilek at 596 7777 for complete details not later than next week.
Last week Thursday at 1 45 p m two trucks answered a call to the Anton M Stary place four miles south of Moulton to extinguish a grass fire started from an electric fence. Sunday at 3 pm the Moulton Fire Dept fought a blaze six miles west on the Gonzales FM Road at the Elmore Allen place. Four firetrucks, including units from Gonzales and Moulton, battled wind fueled flames consuming pasture fences trees and two houses with minimal damage to vehicles and tanks. No one was home at the Allen place.
The sixth annual Schacherl Reunion will be held on August 6, 1978, at the St. Joseph Parish Hall in Moulton, Texas, starting at 10 a.m. Attendees are urged to come and bring a guest.
There will not be a Farm Bureau meeting Thursday July 27 due to heavy field work in this area.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.