Students Produce Own Traffic Safety Filmstrip
Fourth grade Health and Safety students at Moulton Elementary School created a color filmstrip on traffic safety titled The Safest Show on Earth with free materials from the Texas Office of Traffic Safety. The project, processed into a filmstrip and narrated by children, is owned by the school and aims to reduce traffic accidents among students.
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Moulton
Texas Office of Traffic Safety
Media Intensive Learning Corporation
Texas
Birthday At Shady Oak Remembers February Celebrants
A large group of relatives and friends gathered at the Home on Sunday February 20 to celebrate the birthdays of honorees of the month. ADelicious lunch followed near 8 oclock with cakes donated by the Pfeil family and others. Entertainment included John Novak of Austin on accordion and performances by George John and La Clair of St Benedicts farm.
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Pfeil
Kolaches
Agnes Pavlicek
Margie Maresh
John Novak
Austin
George
John and
la Clair
St. Benedict's Farm
LaClair
Funeral for W H Hohit Held February Service
Father Robert Schmidt of St Joseph Catholic Church joined Pastor Julius Holm in funeral rites for W H Hohit at the Lutheran Church and Public Cemetery on February 20. Pallbearers were Roy Kotze bue, Wilbert Manning, E W Bubba Darilek, Bobby Olle, Francis Fisbeck and Alfonse Stang.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Schmidt
St. Joseph Catholic Church
W. H. Hohit
Julius Holm
Lutheran Church
Roy Kotzebue
Wilbert Manning
E. W
Bubba) Darilek
Bobby Olle
Francis Fisbeck
Alfonse Stang
Fire destroys Breslau home Sunday
The Rudolph Drozd family residence at Breslau was completely burned Sunday afternoon. Hallettsville fire units responded at 2 30 p m to the unoccupied rental home, where Oscar Lee Barta and Houston associates kept antiques and furniture. the exact cause is undetermined though a witness saw a small fire near the roof peak.
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Rudolph Drozd
Breslau
Hallettsville
Oscar Lee Barta
Houston
Barta and Associates
Charles Kram Sr dies in Shiner grass fire
Charles W. Kram Sr aged 89 died at the scene of a grass fire on the Kram farm two and a half miles east of Shiner. Justice of the Peace Ollie Pruitt ruled the death accidental after an inquest held in Shiner.
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Charles W. Kram, Sr
Shiner
Kram
Ollie Pruitt
Rural Trustee Election To Be Held
The terms of Franklin Hlavac Precinct 1 and William Meyer Precinct 2 in common school districts expire this year. Names considered for ballot placement include Tony DeBord Roger Bishop of Ezzell W L Shimek Blase A Konvicka Raymond F Janak of Vysehrad Marcus E Hermes John E Jaluska Henry John Pekar of Sweet Home. See ELECTION Page 3 Col 8.
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Franklin Hlavac
William Meyer
Tony DeBord
Roger Bishop
Ezzell
W. L. Shimek
Blase A. Konvicka
Raymond F. Janak
Vysehrad
Marcus E. Hermes
John E. Jaluska
Henry John Pekar
Sweet Home
Public School Week To Be Observed In Moulton
The Moulton Schools will observe Public School Week March 7 to 11 with all classrooms open for visitation. Parents are urged to visit during the school day and the cafeteria will offer lunches for 1.00. To reserve lunch call Mrs. Valigura at 596 4821 a day in advance.
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Moulton
Valigura
Basketball Banquet Tickets On Sale
The annual Basketball Awards Banquet is set for Friday March 18. Tickets price 3 50 include a deli meal and are sold at Farmers and Merchants State Bank and Kloesel's Steak House. All players have tickets to sell and community support is urged.
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Farmers and Merchants State Bank
Kloesel’s
VFW Holds Regular Meeting in Moulton February
The Moulton VFW Post met at the VFW Hall with Commander Cecil Castro presiding. The group announced reaching 225 members and approved a $150 contribution to the Charles Rother family after a recent trailer fire. Ernest Chaloupka reported the Stag Party was a success. A giblet stew followed. The next meeting is set for March 23.
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Moulton Vfw
VFW
Cecil Castro
Moulton Post
Ernest Chaloupka
Charles Rother
Grand Opening Sale At Fisbeck Grocery Store
Fisbeck Grocery in Moulton hosts a three day Grand Opening Sale March 3 4. A large ad highlights food bargains and multiple buy one get one free items. The remodeled building expands merchandise space for shoppers.
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Fisbeck
Fisbeck Grocery
Moulton
Daniel Bohuslav Will Not Seek Re election to School Board
Daniel Bohuslav states he will not seek another term on the Moulton Independent School District board in the April 2 election. He thanks voters for six years of service and cooperation as a school trustee.
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Daniel Bohuslav
Moulton Independent
Moulton
Bake Sale By Catholic Daughters This Saturday
The Catholic Daughters will hold a bake sale downtown on Saturday March 5 starting at 9 06 a m. Sweets and baked goods will be available. Members should bring items to the store by 9 am.
Two More Grass Fires Reported Around Moulton Area
Over the past week two grass fires were reported near Moulton. A fire at the Pulkrabek property northeast of town started by a tractor spark burned about two acres. A second blaze near the City Dump east of town burned a small area.
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Moulton
Anton Pulkrabek
Henry Dornak
Mrs Janie Zimmermann Returns Home After Minor Surgery
Mrs Janie Zimmermann is back home Sunday from Citizens Memorial Hospital in Victoria after minor surgery. She is reported to be doing fine and was accompanied by her daughter and Mr and Mrs Eugene Biehunko of Yoakum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janie Zimmermann
Citizens Memorial Hospital
Victoria
Zimmermann
Eugene Biehunko
Yoakum
In-Service Meeting on Teacher Evaluation in Victoria
About 50 school administrators from Region III attended an afternoon session at the Victoria College UHVC Library. University of Houston Victoria Campus officials Dr. Stanley Wills and Dr. Robert Brown led discussions on what defines a good teacher, evaluation criteria, and valid research measures of teacher effectiveness. Principal R. L. Orsak of Moulton High School was among attendees.
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Region III
Victoria College-Uhvc
University of Houston Victoria
Stanley Wills
Division of Education
Robert Brown
R. L. Orsak
Moulton High School
Memorial Mass for Mrs Ellie Hirsch in Gonzales
Mrs Ellie E Hirsch of Gonzales died at 11 15 a m Wednesday February 23 in a hospital in San Antonio A memorial Mass was held at 11 00 a m Saturday at St James Catholic Church in Gonzales with Father Edward Bily officiating three granddaughters served as lectors See MASS Page 2 Col 4
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Ellie E. Hirsch
Gonzales
San Antonio
St. James Catholic Church
Edward Bily
Clinic Board Elects Officers In Meeting
The 1977 clinic meeting at St Joseph's Gym heard reports on building funds and locating a doctor. Officers elected: President Thomas Hoyer, 1st Vice President Father Schmidt, 2nd Vice President Herman Hanslik, Secretary Robert Olle, Treasurer Bennie Marek.
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Theo Motal
Father Schmidt
Thomas Hoyer
Edwin Darilek
Herman Hanslik
Johnnie Maresh
Francis Fisbeck
Robert Olle
Bennie Marek
Help Wanted to Manage Local Ball Teams
Anyone interested in helping out managing some of our ball teams please contact Frankie Darilek. Just a few hours a week would be most appreciated.
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Frankie Darilek
Charles Zamykal Rites Held Here
Charles Zamykal died February 25 at Shady Oak Nursing Home in Moulton at age 89. Funeral February 27 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Moulton with burial in Flatonia Catholic Cemetery. Survived by son Frank and five daughters, 25 grandchildren, 31 great grandchildren, and foster relatives. wife Theresa Ley predeceased him.
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Charles Zamykal
Shady Oak
Moulton
Europe
Kubenka
Praha
Zamykal
Theresa Ley
Praha-Flatonia
Mr. Zamykal
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
Edmund Bily
Flatonia Catholic Cemetery
Frank Zamykal
Jim
Mary) Svatek
Theo
Agnes) Krhoviak
Flatonia
Bessie) Novak
Austin
Carl
Julia) Rothman
Fort Worth
Frank
Della) Barta
Houston
Anton Becker
Mary Lev
Vaclav Lala
Julius Vyvjala
Youth baseball signup targets ages 7 to 12
Children aged 7 to 12 as of August 31 are invited to join. T Ball is for 7 to 9 year olds led by Irene Meiser schlaeger and Steve Machart. Little League for 10 to 12 year olds led by Daniel Fojtik and David Schoenfeld.
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Irene Meiserschlaeger
Steve Machart
Daniel Fojtik
David Schoenfeld
Correction in Clinic Donor List Names
A correction notes that the donor list entry for A. L. Richter should read A. L. Reither, clarifying the proper spelling of the donor’s surname. The change affects archival records and donor attribution.
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A. L. Richter
A. L. Reither
Gus Targac Seeks Moulton ISD School Trustee Seat
Gus Targac announces candidacy for school trustee of the Moulton Independent School District. The election is on April 2, 1977. He notes his marriage and two children Debbie and Deana enrolled in the local school and pledges to improve the district. Vote appreciated.
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Moulton Independent School District
Debbie
Deana
Gus Targac
Elsie Jasek Elected New C of C Secretary
Elsie Jasek was elected at the recent Chamber of Commerce meeting to replace the resigning secretary Betty Sharar. She will serve until officers are elected in early summer and is known for active Chamber work and leading the local parade float with husband Marvin, a director.
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Elsie Jasek
Chamber of Commerce
Betty Sharar
Jasek
Marvin
Moulton
City Baseball Field Clean-Up Invitation
On March Ith at 6 00 p m a general city baseball field cleanup is planned All persons are invited to participate and bring hoes and rakes to help improve the area for community use.
CDA To Meet Thursday After Mass in Catholic Gym
The Catholic Daughters of America hold their regular meeting on Thursday March 3 following the Evening Mass. The session will take place in the Catholic Gym with members expected to attend.
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CDA
FHA Bike-Hike To Benefit Texas Association For Retarded Citizens
The Moulton FHA will sponsor a bike hike on Saturday April 2 with National Chairman Tony Orlando. Contributions are based on miles biked or hiked and donations will support the Texas Association for Retarded Citizens. FHA members will provide details weeks before the event.
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Moulton Fha
Tony Orlando
The
Texas Association For Retarded Citizens
FHA
Rumor of Gas Explosion at Rother Trailer House Debunked
Kenward Kolar of Moulton Butane Gas Co. states no gas was piped to the Charles Rother trailer at Sulphur Park, refuting rumors of a gas explosion causing a fire.
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Charles Rother
Sulphur Park
Kenward Kolar Moulton Butane Gas Co
Moulton Bobkatz Win Bi-District Crown in San Antonio
Moulton Bobkatz defeated Tildon 83 49 to capture the Bi-District title at San Antonio. Randy Hoyer scored 30 points while James Neskora and Perry Kram added 25 as Moulton advances to regional playoffs and will face Legett High School in San Marcos Friday March 4 at 4 30 P M local fans urged to attend.
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Moulton Bobkatz
San Antonio
Tildon High School
Randy Hoyer
James Neskora
Perry Kram
Moulton
Tildon
Bobkatz
Legett High School
Southwest Texas Teachers College
San Marcos
Katz
Carl Henke for Moulton ISD Trustee
Carl Henke announces his candidacy for school trustee of the Moulton Independent School District in the April 2 election. A local property owner with a long residence in Moulton and a family of two children, he seeks to improve education for all students.
Moultonites In 2 Car Mishap
Two people suffered minor injuries in a two car collision on Highway 90 A in Hallettsville at 1 45 p m Friday February 20 The 1963 Chevrolet driven by Frank Buzek of Moulton and a 1975 Ford LTD driven by Amy Barrington of Hallettsville were eastbound when Barrington slowed to turn Buzek failed to notice the stop and braked causing the Chevrolet to slide sideways. City Patrolman J D Simpson investigated with Chief Charlie Holley assisting.
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Hallettsville
Lavaca River
Chevrolet
Frank Buzek
Moulton
Amy Barrington
Carla Chapman
Miss Barrington
J. D. Simpson
Charlie Holley
Navy Man Tim Few Heads to Lakehurst After Leave
A. Tim Few, U.S. Navy, leaves for Lakehurst New Jersey after a ten day visit with his family. He completed basic training in Orlando Florida and will attend Aerographer’s Mate A School for about four and a half months. He is a 1967 graduate of Moulton High School.
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A. Tim Few
U.S. Navy
Lakehurst
New Jersey
Gene Hinch
Sheri
Tim
Orlando
Florida
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Leroy Nieto
Martha Pavlicek
Mary Berckenhoff
Debbie Atkin
Cheryla Black
Beth Fishbeck
Jimmie Harrell
Frankie Paul Simper
Ronnie DeLos Santos
Nina Fisbeck
Michael Roberts
Charles Pauler
Ben L. Darilek
Gerard Jaluska
Adam Nieto
Paul Kresta
Sherri Pavlicek
Amy Holub
Melissa Klethege
Michael Caballero
Charles Zamykal Sr
Edward Woytpka
Frank Hanacek
Emily Pfeil
Isidor Kubicek
Moulton Chamber of Commerce
Kloesel
Chas. Kram, SR
Jerry Foltik
Otto
Ellie) Hirsch
St. Joseph's
Daniel Kozel-sky
Elsie Jasek New
C. Sec’y
Carl Henke
Moulton Public School
Moultonites
Lakehurst, N.J
Tim Is
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