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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1978
Page
1
The article explains a new auction format for the FFA and 4-H Stock Show. Premiums are set as dollars per head with open bids for grand champions and reserve champions up to 75 percent of the grand price. Buyers choose to keep or resell animals, and officials aim to simplify records and reduce costs.
Since the last report contributions for the Old Moulton Cemetery have been received from Mr and Mrs Henry E Helweg Mrs Eddie Zouzalik and Mrs Delbert L Morris. Donations will be placed in the Permanent Maintenance Fund which is still open for contributions and not yet large enough for adequate care. Send contributions to Miss Anita Richter Box 266 Moulton Texas 7797S.
Mrs Trine Nieto is a patient at Citizens Memorial Hospital in Victoria undergoing treatment. She was brought to the hospital on March 6 by Moulton Ambulance and is in Room 304.
Barbara Brom and Jennifer Jalufka, daughters of two families, earned President's Honor Roll for the second semester in the Dental Assisting Program at Texas State Technical Institute in Waco. Both graduates from Moulton High School class of 1977.
Notice states the bake sale is postponed due to school activity conflicts and will be held Saturday, April 1 featuring church group fundraising and community participation.
The Annual St Josephs Day Parish Social will be held after the 7 30 pm Mass on March 18. Families are asked to bring sandwiches cake pie kola ches cookies and other refreshments. St Josephs Society will handle refreshments and invites friends as guests.
Two fire engines responded Saturday afternoon to a grass fire at Thornhill Farm about four miles northeast of Moulton. A discarded cigarette started the blaze, which spread to the adjacent Baros farm, consuming four to five acres of grass.
The Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture will hold its regular monthly meeting at City Hall on March 16 at 7 30 p m All directors and members are urged to attend.
Moulton Community Medical Clinic directors met March 8 1978 to discuss inviting organization delegates to all future meetings held on the 2nd Wednesday at 8 pm at the Clinic. Picnic co chairmen named with two week deadline for committee chairs.
Plans are set for the Annual VFW Easter Picnic at the Moulton VFW Hall on Sunday March 26. A cafeteria lunch starts at 11 30 with stew fried chicken and sides. Tickets cost adults 2 25 children 1 00. Kiddies under eight join the egg hunt at 2 pm on the VFW Grounds.
Old Moulton Baptist Church announces Sunday services on March 19 with Sunday School at 10 a.m. and worship at 10:45 a.m. Brother Black will deliver the message. Everyone is welcome.
Moulton High and Jr High announce honorable mention and honor roll across grades. Juniors Elaine Pavlhicek and Joan Darilek lead with others including Sophomores Ed Braeuer Melissa Kolar Kathy Zidek James Kubicek Catherine Machacek and Freshmen Ricky Black Sheri Hrnek Nancy Martin Roman Wenske Angela Foster Patrice Koranek Dehlia Nieto Beverly Borchert Linda Machart Beth Marek Johnna Martin ninth graders and seniors Jeana Bolin Stanley Kubicek reflect strong academic achievement.
Parents of all boys and girls are advised of a meeting at the High School Cafeteria on Thursday March 16 at 7 30 p m to organize the Little League T Ball and Baseball teams for this year If enough girls aged 9 to 12 show interest a softball team will be formed to play neighboring towns Parents please attend managers and cooperation are needed
The Bee's Sweet Shop & Cafe held a grand opening on Saturday with prizes awarded to Willie Mae Williams for first, Elsa Holm for second, Annabelle Furrh of Shiner for third, and Julia Sandera for fourth. The event drew many visitors from Moulton and nearby areas who enjoyed coffee and cookies. the shop will operate Tuesdays through Sundays.
Honor roll of donors to the Moulton FFA and 4 H Stock Show Premium Fund as of March 6 lists businesses and individuals contributing prize money for March 31 livestock judging. Notable supporters include American Legion Auxiliary, Farmer's & Merchants State Bank, Moulton Packing Company, Millie's Package Store, Shady Oak Nursing Home, Catholic Daughters of America, and local firms and residents.
Moulton School Board held its March 8 1978 session in the Administration Building with President Alvin Kocian presiding. Supt Thomas H Hoyer and board members approved minutes and financial report, granted 1978 79 teaching contracts to a list of teachers, re hired aides, appointed Lexie Etlinger absentee election judge, approved the 1978 79 school calendar and adopted a five year accreditation plan and a Driver Education fee set at 40 dollars per student.
The Seniors take orders for Easter Bunny Cakes with pickup set for March 25. Call Liz at 596-4691 2:30 to 3:30 weekdays or Jeanene at 596-4420 after school for details and orders.
Eighth grade students sponsor a bake sale at the bank corner on Saturday March 18 to support the Muscular Dystrophy Drive. Volunteers will collect on the streets to help make the Shamrocks against dystrophy Day a success.
Sidney Jasck and Perry Wornat of Moulton are candidates for graduation at Texas State Technical Institute in Waco. Both are 1976 Moulton High School graduates. Jasck completed four years in automotive mechanics while Wornat finished a two-year program in water and wastewater technology and is eligible for an associate of applied science degree.
The Biehunko Insurance Agency sponsors a San Antonio Express subscription for Shady Oak Nursing Home and for Moulton Medical Clinic, with thanks to Sidney Bochat.
The Shady Oak Nursing Home hosts a birthday party Sunday March 19 from 2 to 4 pm honoring residents Adolph Pavias Clara Nikel Josephine Cerny Joe Raab Mark Silba and Henry Butschek A light lunch and live entertainment will be provided co hosted by the Catholic Daughters Relatives and friends are invited to attend and cheer their loved ones.
Mrs. Bernadette Marek and her daughter Berna dine from Austin attended the Redken Regional Seminar at the Royal Coach Inn in Dallas over Saturday and Sunday. They joined Retailing and Merchandising, Product Knowledge, and Tricho analysis classes. Also present were Armstrong McCall representatives meetings. Accompanied by Nick Marek of Flatonia.
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