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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1973
Page
1
The Moulton school district hosts a question and answer session on Veterans Benefits in the school cafeteria at 7 30 p m Monday March 19 details provided by Lucian Adams of the San Antonio Region Veterans Administration headquarters. The public is welcome and admission is free for veterans and families seeking information on programs.
Five teenagers were charged with minors in possession at a VFW Hall in Moulton. Gary Mares of Flatonia, Kenneth Johnson of San Antonio, and Ronnie Zella of Gonzales, plus two 16 year olds, appeared before Justice Eddie Vrana in Moravia. Arresting officers were Constables Nieto and Stang and Deputy Holub.
The Germania Farm Mutual Aid Association will hold its annual meeting on March 16, 1973 at 7 30 p m in City Hall Moulton. Secretary Arnold Freytag.
The 18 piece Die Grosse Kapelle of New Braunfels performs at Flatonia American Legion Hall on Friday March 16 from 8 to 12. Proceeds benefit the Little League, with tickets available at Farmers and Merchants State Bank and Biehunko Insurance Agency in Moulton.
Notice from William Wachtendorf Tax Assessor and Collector urging residents to assess city taxes for the year 1973 at City Hall. Public notice stresses timely payment and appreciation.
St Josephs Catholic Parish schedules its annual Parish Feast Social for Sunday March 1 starting at 5 PM in the Parish Halls. Parishioners are urged to bring sandwiches cakes or cookies and invite relatives and friends. Entertainment includes a local group and a Czech Choral Group from San Antonio.
William E Branyon Jr files to run for City Council Place 2 in the April 7 election. He cites being a homeowner and taxpayer and promises to fix rusty water and street holes and improve services for residents.
Dr. Duane Tisdale is away this week on a Florida tour with the Victoria Junior College Choir for which he serves as first trumpet. The group will perform in Baton Rouge and Disney World Orlando with a Cape Kennedy itinerary planned. he returns to his clinic next Tuesday March 20.
A spokesman for Tri County Community College defends petition efforts claiming few signers have dropped from the list and many more remain to sign for an election. He asserts no illegal procedures are used, and the steering committee adheres to Texas statutes as interpreted by state education authorities. Charles A. “Bud” Meyer defends voters rights to decide on a local college.
Farm posts notice that every dog caught on the property of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Pavlas will be killed. Public warning displayed with legal-sounding notation "(25-3pd)".
The Moulton VFW Rockets will purchase new uniforms this season funded by local business donations. Community members who were not contacted may contribute by reaching out to Jimmy Luksovsky Ted Motal or Marvin Jaskek. Donor names will be published and displayed at the VFW ball diamond.
The Moulton FFA 4 H Club schedules its Project Show for Saturday April 7 at the usual park site. Judges will be Dr Elliott and Dr from Southwest Texas State, with Doc Hagen to run the auction. Entries include 65 members, fat calves, 38 hogs and lambs, two dairy animals and four breeding swine. Recent vote raises grand and reserve champion sale premiums. fat hog weight limit raised from 190 to 240 pounds per USDA grading changes.
Moulton American Legion Post 392 sponsors Clark & Walters Circus at downtown showgrounds for two Friday performances March 23. Proceeds benefit Boy Scout Troop 221 with advance tickets through Boy Scouts School and local merchants. Adults 12 and over pay 1.50 on day. child admission 1.25. show lasts about 1 hour 15 minutes with 6 p m and 8 p m shows featuring elephants ponies dogs birds aerialists and clowns.
The Chamber of Commerce will hold a 7:30 p m meeting at City Hall in Moulton on Monday March 19 Jack Hartsell general manager of Southwestern Bell Telephone Co will attend to answer questions about local telephone issues The public is invited to attend.
The Moulton Fire Department will run the meal at the Polka Festival at the VFW Hall on Sunday April 1. Fried chicken with sides starts at 11:00 a.m. and runs through the day and night with pies cakes kalaches pastries and hot coffee. Proceeds benefit the department. Meal tickets cost 1.75 per person and takeout plates are available.
The Clark Walters Circus, initially set for December, is moved to Friday night March 23 with shows at 6 and 8 p m at the downtown show grounds. Sponsored by the Moulton Legion, profits benefit the Moulton Boy Scout Troup.
To the citizens of Moulton Val Hinze announces candidacy for City Council Place 1 replacing Emil Jaluska. He asks for consideration and vote expressing gratitude for support.
A U S representative will visit Victoria's City Hall on Wednesday March 21 to assist filing retirement survivor disability or medicare benefits and answer questions about social security. Citizens may bring relevant documents and seek help from the official.
Alvin C. Kocian, shop foreman at Moulton Products Co., has announced his candidacy for the Moulton Independent School District trustee election on April 7. A longtime Moulton resident for 30 years, he and his wife have two children and seek voter support to serve the district.
The Moulton VFW Post 6971 met at the VFW Hall with Commander Charlie Filipp presiding. A stew dinner preceded business, committees were appointed for Easter Picnic and Polka Festival, delegates chosen for the District Convention in Port Lavaca on April 15, and officers to be elected April 8. The post paid tribute to Vietnam era veterans and heard Father Marcus Valenta speak on honoring fallen and returning POWs.
Registration for the Summer Kindergarten Program at the school cafeteria on Friday March 23 1973 from 8 30 to 10 00 for children six on or before September 1 1973 entering first grade in 1973 74. Parents must bring birth certificate and immunization records. information for 1973 74 will come later.
Joannie Maresh announces candidacy for re election as City Alderman in Moulton for the April 7 1973 election. She cites past term work for the city and urges vote support to continue serving the community.
Wayne Krejci of Moulton won a calf scramble prize during the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo on March 3. He received a 225 dollar certificate from Houston Belt and Terminal Railway to buy a registered calf. Wayne will raise the calf under supervision until next year's show for judging in calf scramble and junior breeding divisions.
John Kozelsky came home from Shiner Hospital on Saturday March 10 after a confinement of eight days.
Fiddlers from near and far gather weekly to rehearse for the State Championship Fiddlers Frolics. This weekend they perform at Slovacek's Ballroom on Yoakum Highway Friday, Schinner's Bar-B-Q Saturday, and Sunday at 2 p.m. in Moulton American Legion Hall with no admission. Mel Street from Nashville is guest star for the Frolic on April 27 and 28.
Another Turkey Shoot will be held at Machart's Store Charlottenburg on Sunday March 18 starting at 1:00 p m Bring your 12 16 or 20 gauge shotguns Shells will be furnished The public is invited.
The American Legion observes its 54th anniversary at the Legion Home this Sunday. A birthday dinner with stew and trimmings will be served at noon. Legion, Auxiliary and Jr. Auxiliary members and their families are invited.
Parents and their sons in Moulton plan to organize a Little League team and will meet at Rock Inn on Thursday March 15 at 7 p m to discuss details and start preparations.
A 1972 Plymouth driven by Patsy Ann Vrazel and a 1966 Ford driven by Ann Hrw et collided at the South Main Street and West First Street intersection on Wednesday March 7 at 745 am. The Ford traveled south on West First Street while the Plymouth moved west on South Street. Damage was heavy to the Plymouth rear and left front and to the Ford front. The local Chief of Police investigated.
The Moulton Hermann Sons hold a regular meeting on Thursday March 15 at 7 30 p m at the VI W Hall with refreshments to follow.
The Fayette County School Board in special session refused the Tri-County Junior College petition stating it was not signed by ten percent of qualified taxpaying electors. The board will continue studying existing colleges nearby and announce findings after completion.
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