Moulton Band Soloists Shine at Regional Meet
Five Moulton Band soloists placed at the Region XIII Regional Meet in Victoria. Kathy Zidek earned Division 1 on Arioso by Bach for the alto sax, marking her second consecutive first division win. Kenneth Bohuslav, Michael Jasek, Glenn Holub, and Larry Swanke also earned Division I honors in their trombone and saxophone solos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton
Victoria
U.L
Kathy Zidek
J. S. Bach
Kenneth Bohuslav
Rosamunde
Franz Schubert
Daniel Bohuslav
Michael Jasek
Forest Buchtel
Marvin Jasek
Glenn Holub
Floyd Harris
George Holub
Larry Swanke
Haskell Hart
Luke Swanke
Matthew Jasek
Randy Hoyer
Susan Bohuslav
Missy Kolar
Connie Bohuslav
Roberta Maresh
Kris Goeman
Ed. Braever
Chris Pilat
Rusell Pilat
John Fojt
Kenneth Zidek
Ronnie Technik
Marjorie Dennis
Michael Mayer
Robert Janota
Don Wertz
Ethel Heberle
Gonzales
M H S Basketball Banquet Scheduled For March 19
The 1976 Moulton High School Banquet will be held Friday March 19 at 8 p.m. in St. Joseph's Gym. It honors the 27-A South Zone champions Moulton Bobkatz and Regional IV-A finalists Bobkittens. Speaker is Vernon McDonald of Southwest Texas State University. Tickets are $3.000 per person from players, coaches, school, or Farmers & Merchants State Bank.
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Moulton
St. Joseph's Catholic
Moulton Bobkatz
Vernon McDonald
Southwest Texas State University
San Marcos
McDonald
SWT Bobcats
SWT
Farmer's & Merchants State Bank
KIZT and KIT District Meetings Set for Sunday
The KIZT District No. 1 and KIT District No. 3 will hold meetings on Sunday March 14 at St. Joseph's Gym in Yoakum with Benediction at 1 00 PM at St. Joseph's Church in Yoakum.
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St. Joseph’s Gym
Yoakum
St. Joseph's Church
Honor Roll and Honorable Mention List Long District
The 7th grade honors include Sheri Hrnci, Roman Wenske, 8th grade honors list features Ed Braeuer, Glenn Holub, Melissa Kolar, James Kubicek, Kathy Zidek. Junior Michael Wenske earns high marks with honorable mention Patrice Koranek. Sophomore Jeana Bolin, Stanley Kubicek, Jennifer Jaluska, Matt Jasek, Bobby Bohuslav, John Williams, and Thomas Petrek also listed among honorees.
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Ed Braeuer
Glenn Holub
Melissa Kolar
James Kubicek
Kathy Zidek
Sister Mary Serena Brom Has Local Family Ties
Sister Mary Serena Brom, whose biography appeared last week, is the daughter of the late Mr and Mrs John Brom Sr of Moulton. Her brothers are John Albert and Christian Brom and the late Jim Brom of Moulton, with sisters Mrs John Tousek Mrs Agnes Kasper of Houston and Mrs Frank Maresh of Moulton.
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Mary Serena Brom
the Eagle
John Brom Sr
Moulton
John, Albert
Christian Brom
Jim Brom
John Tousek
Agnes Kasper
Houston
Frank Maresh
Last Rites Held for Anton L Tupa 82
Anton L Tupa 82 of Shiner died Thursday morning March 4 1976 in a Victoria hospital Rosary was recited Friday 730 pm by the parish and 745 pm by the KJT at Buffington Funeral Home in Shiner Funeral services were held 1030 am Saturday at Sts Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church Shiner Burial in Shiner Catholic Cemetery Survivors include his wife two daughters Mrs Max Seidenberger and Mrs Erwin Biehunke both of Shiner and four grandchildren Pallbearers were Melvin Harbers David Little J Jack Cloutier Gilbert Schrieber Eddie Jaks and Arnold Stanek
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Anton L. Tupa
Shiner
Victoria
KJT
Buffington Funeral Home
Sts. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church
Patrick Fidgeon
Shiner Catholic Cemetery
Scouts Invite Boys to Bowl Stew at Legion Home
All boys aged 11 and up interested in Scouting are invited to Bowl Stew at the Legion Home on March 12 at 7 30 p m. Each boy should bring his mother or father. Boys may join the Scouts and enjoy exciting adventures the program offers.
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Legion
Birthday Party Planned at Shady Oak Nursing Home
Shady Oak reports a Sunday birthday party at the nursing home starting 2 30 pm on March 14 with honorees Miss Clara Nikel Miss Josephine Cerny Mrs Marie Silba Mr Joe Raab and Mr Rudy Steina cher Co hosting by the Catholic Daughters of America Visiting representatives from the Lutheran Ladies Aid were Mrs Mary Zimmermann and Mrs Alma Wieting Lisetta Faltisek accompanied seniors to visit and play Bingo on March 1 from 2 to 3 pm.
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Clara Nikel
Josephine Cerny
Marie Silba
Joe Raab
Rudy Steinacher
Catholic Daughters of America
Lutheran Ladies Aid
Mary Zimmermann
Alma Wieting
Lisetta Faltisek
Farmers and Merchants State Bank elects 1976 officers and directors
The Farmers and Merchants State Bank held its February 17 1976 stockholders meeting at Moulton City Hall electing directors Billie J. Ellis Danny Van Janecka Ben Marek Harry E Meyer William Miculka Max J Nikel Clyde W Parker Gordon L Reed Jo E Shaw Jr and Thomas H Hoyer Dennis J Fishbeck was named Advisory Director Meyer was elected chairman and CEO Marek president Fishbeck vice president Welff secretary Seifert cashier Hoepken assistant cashier Other staff listed and 1975 deposits surpassed five million dollars with new services including savings accounts and Social Security direct deposit.
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Farmers and Merchants State Bank
Moulton City Hall
Billie J. Ellis
Danny van Janecka
Ben Marek
Harry E. Meyer
William Miculka
Max J. Nikel
Clyde W. Parker
Gordon L. Reed
Jo E. Shaw, Jr
Thomas H. Hoyer
Dennis J. Fishbeck
Ize
Shirley D. Welff
Larry E. Seifert
Janie Hoepken
Georgie C. Roznovsky
Cathy Perez
Shirley Welff
Polka-Waltz Festival Set for Moulton VFW Hall
The 8th annual Czech German Polka-Waltz celebration will be in Moulton at the VFW Hall on Sunday April 11 rain or shine. Eight Lavaca County bands perform starting at 12 Noon with fried chicken dinner served by the Moulton Volunteer Fire Dept from 11 a.m. Public invited.
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Moulton
VFW Hall
Lavaca County
New Optometrist Opens Clinic in Gonzales Texas
Dr. David R. Tauch, optometrist, announces the opening of his eye clinic at 305 St. Lawrence Street Gonzales Texas. He is a UT and UH graduate with honors and served as a U S Army captain. The clinic offers eye exams contact lenses glaucoma testing and full optical prescriptions.
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David R. Tauch
St. Lawrence Street
Gonzales
Texas
Flatonia High School
Tauch
University of Texas
University of Houston
U.S. Army
San Marcos
Texas and American Optometric Associations
Phi Kappa Phi Honorary Fraternity
Four vie for Moulton City Aldermen seats in April election
Four candidates announce for three Aldermen posts on the Moulton City Council. Clifton Eilert Place 4 Theo Metal Place 5 and Harry Meyer Place 3 join Paul Mosier seeking Place 4. Election set April 3 at City Hall with absentee voting March 15 to 30. Polls open 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
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Moulton
Clifton (Buster) Eilert
Theo J. Metal
Emil J. Bevan
Harry E. Meyer
Paul Mosier
Illness Updates From Victoria and Shiner Hospitals
Jim Kubicek Sr. remains a patient at Citizens Memorial Hospital in Victoria since Sunday evening. Mrs. Adolf J. Mig has returned home from Shiner Hospital after twelve days of flu confinement and is now doing fine.
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Jim Kubicek
Citizens Memorial Hospital
Victoria
Adolf J. Mig
Shiner Hospital
Moulton C of C Meeting Slated For Mon March 15
The Moulton Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture will hold its regular monthly meeting Monday March 15 at City Hall starting at 7 30 clock. Members urged to attend as programs of interest will be discussed and appreciation noted for those aiding beautification efforts.
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Moulton
Paul Mosier Seeks City Alderman Seat in April Election
Paul D. Mosier submits his candidacy for Alderman Place 4 in the April 3 1976 election. He has lived in Moulton for 30 years and pledges to work for the community’s betterment if elected. He asks for voters’ support.
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Paul D. Mosier
Moulton
Harry Meyer for City Councilman Place No 3
Candidate Harry E Meyer announces his bid for City Councilman Place No 3 in Moulton. He pledges to serve the people in a businesslike manner and seeks support and votes on April 3, 1976.
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Moulton
Harry E. Meyer
Five Kittens Named on All-District Team
Five starters from the Moulton Bobcats earned District 27-A honors. Dana Novosad and Donna Bohuslav received unanimous first team spots, while Liz Chaloupka and Cletus Mikulencak were named to the second team. Donna and Cletus earned their first such recognition. Chaloupka, Maresh and Novosad also made the 1974-75 All-District team.
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Kittens
Dana Novosad
Donna Bohuslav
Liz Chaloupka
Cletus Mikulencak
Donna
Cletus
Rhonda Maresh
Bobkatz Players Earn All District Honors
Four members of the Bobkatz team earned district honors. Seniors Tommy Dornak and Harvey Selzer were named to the 1st All-District Team by unanimous vote. Juniors Perry Kram and Randy Hoyer earned spots on the 2nd All-District Team.
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Bobkatz
Tommy Dornak
Harvey Selzer
Perry Kram
Randy Hoyer
Tommie Dornak
Hermann Sons Meet March 17 At Moulton Lodge
The Moulton Hermann Sons announce their regular monthly meeting on March 17 at 7 30 PM with lunch served after the session. Members are urged to attend and participate in planned discussions and activities.
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Hermann Sons
Moulton Hermann Sons
Contributions Received for Downtown Beautification Project
The Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture began a Beautification Project for the downtown open space. Donations include $15 from Mrs. Minnie Pundt, $25 from the Ladies Aid of Zion Lutheran Church, and $8.75 from Mrs. May Lester of Boerne. The project cost slightly over $700 after topsoil and planting needs. Contributions are welcomed. contact treasurer Mrs. Erwin Patek at Pilat's Super Market.
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Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture
Minnie Pundt
Ed Pundt
Ladies Aid of Zion Lutheran Church
May Lester
Boerne
Chamber
Gus Targac
Erwin Patek
Pilat’s Super Market
Legion Birthday Dinner at American Legion Hall
The annual American Legion birthday dinner will be held at the American Legion Hall Sunday March 14 starting at 12 Noon. Beef Stew Dinner with trim mings, for Legion members Ladies Auxiliary Jr Auxiliary and their families. Unmarried children may attend with a guest. Burning ceremonies door prizes sweets from Ladies, live music in the afternoon.
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American Legion
American Legion Hall
Legion
Ladies Auxiliary
Jr. Auxiliary
Legion Auxiliary Held March Meeting With Pledge and Reports
The American Legion Auxiliary met Wednesday night March 3. President Adella Haase led the advance of colors, prayer, flag preamble, and the Constitution preamble. Treasurer and secretary reports were accepted. See Legion Aux page.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Adella Haase
The
American Legion
Investigation Continues in Shiner School Burglary
Deputies W A Hobbs and Victor DeHarde continue the Lavaca County case after Shiner Public School buildings were entered likely on Sunday February 29. Burglar(s) pried openings in the cafeteria gym and office, stole two pocket calculators a small desk radio and about 10 dollars in cash and left damage. Residents are urged to report any unusual activity around the school the night of Feb 29.
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Shiner Public
W. A
Buster) Hobbs
Hallettsville
Victor DeHarde
Shiner
Lavaca Co. Sheriff's Dept
TWU Health Careers Mobile Unit Visits Moulton High
A 26-foot mobile unit from Texas Woman's University in Denton visited Moulton High School on March 10, 1976. TWU staff used slide shows and Q A sessions to inform students about careers in health fields including nursing physical therapy occupational therapy music therapy therapeutic recreation and health education.
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Texas Woman's University At
Denton
Moulton High School
TWU
Legion Meeting March 3 Sees Calls for Scouts and Donations
Geier Merrem Post 392 Commander Willie Bartos presided on March 3. Financials approved. Legion Birthday dinner and stag supper plans finalized with volunteer needs. Johnny Meitschlaeger named Scoutmaster effective March 1, 1976. New Scout committee formed. Accident insurance approved for scouts. $25 donation to Fat Stock Show. Boy to Boys State plus prizes planned.
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Geier Merrem
Willie Bartos
Legion
Johnny Meitschlaeger
Fire crew fights brush blaze at Moravia area home
Members of the Moulton Volunteer Fire Dept responded last week Monday to the Marvin Filip residence in Moravia vicinity to extinguish a brush fire. No injuries reported and units cleared the scene after establishing containment.
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Moulton
Pickup Flips Near Shiner
A pickup driven by Emil Machalcik Jr of Shiner overturned in Lavaca County near the Lavaca Gonzales line on County Road west of Shiner at 9 30 p m Saturday March 6. The vehicle owned by Mr Berckenhoff was damaged and Machalcik was taken to a Shiner hospital with minor injuries then discharged after examination by Trooper Duane Hickman and Trooper Tommy Kidd.
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Emil Machalcik, Jr
Shiner
Lavaca
Lavaca- Gonzales
Berckenhoff
Machalcik
Hosbula
Also Mentioned on This Page
Moulton Band
Victor Zidek
Larry Swonke
M.H.S
Bobkittens
Kizt & Kit Dist
Sheri Hrnci
Roman Wenske
Michael Wenske
Patrice Koranek
Jeana Bolin
Stanley Kubicek
Jennifer Jaluska
Matt Jasek
Bobby Bohuslav
John Williams Thomas Petrek
Mary Serena
Shady Oak Reports
Optometrist
Moulton C. of C
Harry Meyer
Moulton Bobkittens
Kloesel
Sun
Legion Aux
Shiner School
Health Careers Club
Moulton High
Legionnaires
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