10 Jun 1977
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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1977
Page
1
A team photo features players Danilekan veger Stanler Luksovsky Stavinoha Daryl Fojtik Perry Kram in the top row and Aaron Gaertner Glen Jasek Leroy Nieto Jimmy Harrell Daryl Simper in the bottom row. Uniforms were donated by the Knights of Columbus.
The Friendly Trail Riders announce a series of summer events from June to August. Activities include a Stag Supper at American Legion Hall Moulton on June 17, an Overnight Ride June 18–19 starting at Corn Cob Hill, a Cistern Picnic meeting July 10, a July 24 Jamboree Parade in Moulton, a parade assembly July 24 at Jimmy Holub's Farm, and an August 7 Schulenburg Horse Show Parade. Members are urged to save the dates.
Moulton a bellringer campaign collected 217.42 during Mental Health Month benefiting the Mental Health Association in Texas. Shirley K. Camfield praised Lexy Boehm and Bellringer workers for their efforts in supporting the nonprofit and its fight against mental illness and help for families.
Mrs Agnes Kubena died June 6 1977 at age ninety born January 20 1887 in Novohrad community Baptized Praha Catholic Church married Frank Kubena October 28 1908 Requiem Mass June 7 1977 at St Josephs Moulton Interment in Moulton Catholic Cemetery survived by daughter in law Edgar Freytag granddaughter Bernadette and great grandsons Darrell and Russell Bacak brothers and sisters and preceded by husband parents and three sisters
A large crowd is expected for the Old Moulton Homecoming at the Culak School, Sunday June 12. A basket lunch will be served at noon and all residents are welcome to attend.
Ronnie Bohuslav, son of Mr and Mrs Ernest Bohuslav of Hallettsville, completed the automobile mechanism program at the Texas State Technical Institute in Waco. He is the grandson of Mr and Mrs Tom Bohuslav of Moulton.
Open House 3 to 8 p m Sunday in Victoria Texas for Colonial Gardens Funeral Home Chapel adjacent to Memory Gardens Cemetery on Cuero Highway. Michael Biehunko managing director and son of Taylor Biehunke of Moulton leads a 5000 square foot facility costing about 150000 with memorial counselor offices and cemetery services.
The 29th Annual C of C Banquet was held May 18 at the Moulton VFW Hall. Master of Ceremonies Thomas Hoyer presided as officers and directors were introduced. Mayor Harry Meyer gave remarks, and a dance followed with Sundowners. About 150 people attended, with decor by Cindy Petrek Thelma Hinze Mary Patek and Elsie Jasek.
Randy Hoyer assists at the Rudy Tomjanovich Dave Cowens Basketball School held at Blinn College this week. The Houston Rockets sponsor the training camp for boys and girls aged 10 to 18 led by Dave Cowens, Celtics star. Several high school players selected to assist.
The Moulton Chamber of Commerce elected new directors for the coming year at a May 3 meeting at Alley Bar-B-Q. Cindy Petrek was re elected president for a second year. New officers include Dennis Schacherl as 1st vice president and Ben V Darilek as 2nd vice president. The group planned the jamboree banquet and discussed next year projects. Approximately 25 members attended the session where door prizes and refreshments followed. The directors and president held a May 6 luncheon at Kloesels Steak House to finalize officers. New officer slate includes Dennis Schacherl president elect and Darilek as 2nd vice president. Mr and Mrs Tony Silba returned from a trip to Mexico visiting Laredo Nuevo Laredo Savinos Hidalgo Monterrey and Saltillo with relatives in Monterrey and Saltillo.
Chicken barbecue to go offered Sunday after Mass at Moulton Parish Hall from 9 30 to 12 00 noon. Price 2 50 per chicken. Reservations by Willie Hoepfl 596 4221 Willie Novosad 596 4661 Edward A Darilek 596 7777 or 596 4857 by June 10. Sponsored by the Moulton Knights of Columbus.
The market was active with prices $2.00 to $3.00 higher than last week. Fat butcher calves sold well, packer cows steady, bulls steady, and cow and calf pairs scarce but fair. The hog market was good, selling about $1.00 higher. REPORT continues on page 7.
Eli Toland long time resident of Moulton was found dead in his Hiway 95 home last week Thursday around 3 p m Justice of the Peace George Mayer ruled death due to natural causes with the body believed to have been dead four to seven days Toland was born August 3 1896.
Mr August Kasper returned home Sunday morning after a two week stay in Shiner Hospital where he underwent surgery. He is reported to be doing fine and was accompanied home by Mr and Mrs Victor Kasper.
Charley Raymond Lewallen of Moulton has been appointed Lavaca County Veterans' Service Officer effective January 1 of this year. Born February 6, 1924 in Florence Texas and raised in Georgetown and Austin, he married Claudette Rogers in Port Lavaca on June 29 1956. They have three children James Raymond and Calta, with James a student at Southwest Texas State University in San Marcos.
The Moulton Community Medical Clinic board met June 6 1977 at City Hall with President Thomas Hoyer presiding. They reported a $5310.61 balance in accounts before the picnic and approved the formation of Macken & Associates to establish and run the new business office. A special meeting was scheduled for June 16 1977. Donor corrections were noted and memorials listed.
The notice states Pilot's Super Market will close at 4 30 p m on Saturday June 11 indicating shoppers should plan accordingly.
A June 12 celebration at Shady Oak Nursing Home honors nine residents with June birthdays. Guests include Frank Dornak Walter Haas and eight women: Annie Jane cek Antonio Pustka Bertha Hajdik Annie Krueger Karoline Falty sek Pauline Clouhy Anna Okruhlik. Catholic Daughters Court 2018 co hosts with hostesses in charge of lunch. Live entertainment follows. relatives and friends invited.
The VHT Summer Social will be held Sunday June 12 starting at 2 30 p m at Sulphur Park. All members and their families are invited. Supper and refreshments will be served.
Rudolph Antone Machacek 77 of the Moravia St John area north of Hallettsville Lavaca County died Monday June 6 1977 at his home. He was shot several times with a .22 rifle about 730 am in the backyard. Justice of the Peace Eddie Vrana Moravia ruled death by a personal safety related gunshot wound. Graveside services were held 10 am Wed June 8 in Six Mile Cemetery. Richardson Funeral Home Port Lavaca handled arrangements. Survivors include wife Marie Louise Machacek three sons Joseph A Daniel S Machacek Antone D Machacek two brothers Emmett and Frank Machacek and nine grandchildren.
The Moulton Knights of Columbus hold a regular meeting Thursday June 9 at 8 o clock in the Catholic Gym with officer elections on the agenda. A report on the State Convention in El Paso May 14 18 will be given and attendees include Grand Knight Bill Steinacher State Father Prior of Squire Circle Robert Schmidt delegates Joe Pavlicek and District Deputy Mrs Kenneth Fishbeck. Refreshments follow and all members are urged to attend.
Citizens are urged to donate to the Little League via Farmers & Merchants State Bank in Moulton. All contributions will be appreciated by organizers seeking support for local youth baseball activities.
Cub Scouts from Pack 221 brighten the Concession Stand and benches at the Little League Field. Den Mother Mrs Iva Jo Maresh and Willie Perez lead painting, with Den Chief Willie E Maresh and helper Ernest Chaloupka Jr aiding a nine member group.
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