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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1977
Page
1
Patek's Drive-In Grocery in Moulton hosts a four day grand opening from March 17 to 20 with bargains on most items at the FM 532 and Hwy 95 corner. Owners Mr and Mrs Ervin Patek invite customers to register for prizes and take advantage of buy one get one free offers.
On March 9 at 6 30 p m two Moulton fire trucks battled a car and garage blaze at Adolph Darilek’s twelve miles southeast of Moulton. The car burned but the garage was saved. On March 10 at 4 p m another call near Highway 9S involved moving furniture catching fire. two couches and a gas heater were destroyed while two trucks assisted and other items saved.
St Joseph's Parish will hold a St Joseph's Day social on Saturday March 19 starting at 8 30 p m in the parish hall. Parishioners are asked to bring sandwiches cakes kalaches pies or cookies. Refreshments will be available. Everyone is invited and welcome.
Exes Basketball Tourney set for Sunday March 20 at Moulton High School Gym. Games begin 1:00 p.m. with Moulton vs Hallettsville 55 Exes, 2:30 p.m. Houston vs Moulton HS, finals at 4:30 p.m. consolation and 6:00 p.m. first and second. Admission 1.00 adults 0.50 students. Sponsored by the Columbian Squires.
The Moulton School Board met March 9 in the Administration Building with President Daniel Jasek. The board approved minutes and financials, adopted textbooks, accepted the calendar, renewed elementary and secondary contracts for 1977-78, set driver education fee at 35 dollars, and appointed Lexie Etlinger as absentee election judge for the April 2 school board election.
Helen Matus formerly of Moulton now Houston participated in the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo as Swine Auction Sale committee member. She underwrote twenty youth pigs, helped write and stage the Swine Committee Skit, rode in the downtown parade, and escorted Miss Rodeo America sponsored by the Federal Intermed Bank of Houston.
The Moulton Beta Club will sponsor a bake sale on March 19, 1977 at Bank Corner starting at 9:00. Kolaches cakes pies noodles bread and more will be available.
The Parish Mission Renewal begins this weekend at St. Josephs Church Moulton with Masses Saturday 7 30 p m Sunday 8 30 a m and 10 00 a m The week long service runs 7 00 p m Monday through Friday with community activities after 8 00 The services are led by Father Douglas Fater a Redemptorist priest assigned to St James Seguin He brings extensive parish experience inviting all to grow in faith and love during Renewal Week
The Moulton Community Medical Clinic Board met at City Hall at 7 30 p m with President Thomas Hoyer presiding. Members present included Herman Hanslik Johnnie Maresh Daniel Kozelsky Georgia Meyer Father Schmidt Bennie Marek and Robert Olle with others from the Doctor Committee and Theo Motal and Bernadette Kresta.
Donor listing shows Mrs Emma Winkenwerder as contributor and Mr and Mrs Paul Hanslik as donors to the Sponsor Yoakum Federal Savings and Loan Association.
Jana Wenske named 1976 77 FHA Girl of the Month and February recipient. As a Junior at S she serves as class treasurer and FHA Reporter. She is also Vice President of the biology Club, Secretary of Kent Council, participates in CYO and is FFA Sweetheart. Diana is daughter of Mr and Mrs Hubert Wenske.
At a regular meeting of the Oulton School Board Mrs Exie Etlinger was appointed absentee election judge. Absentee ballots are available at the school administration office for voters.
The Basketball Awards Banquet will be held Friday night at 7 30 in the St. Joseph Gym. Tickets may be purchased at Kloesels Steak House or Farmers and Merchants State Bank. Everyone is urged to attend.
The Moulton Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture held a March 3 meeting led by President Cindy Petrek. Attendees set plans for a May 18 banquet and an April 13 stag supper, plus July 23 and 24 jamboree. They will begin construction on a new float and sponsor an animal rabies clinic on April 16 at Petrek Farm and Ranch Supply from 1 to 5. The next gathering is March 21 at 8 p m at St Joseph Parish Hall.
The Moulton Fire Department runs the meal service at the Polka Festival at the VFW Hall on Sunday April 3. Fried chicken and sides start at 11 00 a.m. proceeds aid the fire department with pies cakes kalaches pastries and hot coffee available.
Milburn Kram announces candidacy for County School Trustee in Moulton Precincts 2 and 6. He was born and educated in the Moulton School District, is a resident and property owner, married with three children Perry Chris and Brian in the Moulton Independent School. He asks for support in the April 2 1977 election.
Mrs. Carrie Kresta, longtime Houston resident for twenty years, has returned to Moulton and now lives on Arnim Cockrill in the town’s western part. She moved during the latter part of last week.
A large gathering of Moulton Legionnaires Auxiliary Junior Auxiliary and guests met at the Legion Home on March 13 for a dinner and visiting. Legion Commander Willie Bartos welcomed attendees and Edward A. Darilek presented each Ambulance Unit member with an American Legion citation for meritorious service.
The National Bird Breeders Research Association will hold its regular meeting Sunday March 20 1977 at 2 00 p m at Moulton City Hall. Speaker will be Mr James Chism of San Antonio.
Mr and Mrs W L Gibson visited Mr and Mrs Melvin Helweg in Hallttsville Sunday. Helweg is hospitalized with a serious heart attack and shows some improvement but no visitors except immediate family. Edwin Pundt was discharged from Southwest Baptist Memorial Hospital Houston on February 26 after a stay since January 10 and is recovering at home under doctor's care.
The Moulton City Council met in regular session with all members present. Minutes from the last meeting were read and approved. Bills totaling 5,632.87 were approved. A traffic sign replacement program will be surveyed by Thomas Schmidt, with signs supplied at no cost via a federal program. Refurbishment of a ground storage water tank was approved. Water Tank Service Co of Houston will perform the work. A petition seeks a traffic light at FM 532 and Highway 95 and a lower speed limit on Highway 95. The petition will be filed with the Texas Highway Department Traffic Engineer. Monthly financials show fuel adjustment of 5,411.98 and a net difference of 3,718.96.
Residents with March birthdays—Clare Nikel Josephine Cerny Marie Silba Janie Sustr Adoph Pavlas and Joe Raab—will be honored Sunday March 20 from 2 to 4 p.m. Relatives visit regularly. American Legion Auxiliary gifted flowers. volunteers Adela Fisbeck Erna Raab Annie Maresh Nancy Black assisted bingo and crafts this past week.
Services at the Old Moulton Baptist Church will be held Sunday March 20. Sunday School starts at 10 a.m. followed by preaching at 10 45 a.m. with Brother J K Black delivering the message. Everyone is welcome.
In a recent Moulton K J Z T Juniors election, the write-up incorrectly named Sheri Hrncir as treasurer. The correct recipient is Sheri Dornak.
Ike Haas, a Moulton graduate, starred for the University of Houston baseball team and played against Texas in 1976 going 4 for 5 with three RBIs and a home run. He earned a .300 average at Blinn Junior College, captained the sophomore squad, lettered in basketball and baseball, and majored in finance. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Haas.
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