Legion Post Burns Final Notes Sunday
Moulton American Legion and Auxiliaries celebrated the Legion birthday with a beef stew dinner and home baked pastries at the Legion Home. Rev. Julius F. Holm gave grace and Father Robert Schmidt spoke on the Legion’s community role. Cash prizes were won by Elsie Jasek, Stanley Kubicek and Joe V Pavlas. The Pokluda Band provided afternoon music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julius F. Holm
Robert Schmidt
Legion
Elsie Jasek
Stanley Kubicek
Joe V. Pavlas
Pokluda Band
Moulton American Legion
Willie Bartos
Larry Seifert
Geier-Merrem Legion
Jim Geier
Edgar F. Merrem
Legion Hall
Moulton School Board Holds March Meeting
The Moulton School Board met March 10 in the Administration Building with President Daniel Jasek and Supt. Thomas H. Hoyer present. Minutes and financials were approved. textbook adoption was approved. teachers contracts for 1976-77 renewed. The board authorized goal setting under the accreditation program and accepted the true market value report for TEA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton
Daniel Jasek
Thomas H. Hoyer
Daniel Bohuslav
Leslie Haas
Jimmy Holub
Alvin Kocian
Gene Selzer
Marvin Jasek
R. L. Orsak
Kenneth Fishbeck
A. W. Etlinger
Texas Education Agency
Final Rites Held for Ignac Horecka
Ignac J. Horecka 80 of Hallettsville died March 14 1976 at Renger Memorial Hospital. He lay in state at Kubena Funeral Home then Moravia Catholic Church services followed by burial in Moravia Cemetery. Survived by Bertha widow two sons George and Ben a sister and two grandchildren. predeceased by parents two sons a daughter four brothers and a sister.
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Ignac J. Horecka
Hallettsville
Renger Memorial Hospital
Kubena Funeral Home
Moravia Catholic Church
Benton Thurmond
Moravia Catholic
Mr. Horecka
Lavaca County
Bertha
Moravia
Ascension Catholic Church
Moulton American Legion
SPJST
George
Victoria
Ben
Point Comfort
Jane Kresta
el Campo
Columbian Squires Host Orientation in Moulton
Father Joseph Kopp Council No. 3244 of the Knights of Columbus invites Squires and Catholic boys aged 13 and older with parents to an orientation on the Columbian Squire Program. The session starts with 10 a.m. Mass at St. Joseph's Church, then breakfast and a slide presentation, with State Youth Consultants present, ending by 12:30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbian Squires Counsellors
Father Joseph Kopp
Knights of Columbus of
Moulton
St. Joseph’s Church
St. Joseph’s
Sweetwater Needs Rain Prompts Community Note
A reader from Anton Frey in Sweetwater asks for rain as the wheat crop nears collapse. The Eagles newspaper mentions recent rains in the Moulton area, praising timely moisture for crops and pastures.
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Moulton
Knox and Gibson Family Visit Highlights Beasley
Mr and Mrs Ed Knox and Peggy of Beasley spent Sunday in the home of Mr and Mrs W L Gibson describing a friendly family gathering and light social visit in their residence.
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Ed. Knox
Peggy of
Beasley
W. L. Gibson
Johnnie Meiserschlaeger New Scoutmaster of Moulton Troop 221
Johnnie Meiserschlaeger became the new Scoutmaster of Moulton Scout Troop 221 on Monday February 23 succeeding Jimmie Orts who resigned February 18 after five years. Meiserschlaeger a Moulton native and Alcoa pipe fitter is married to Irene Mozisek and they have three children. He is undergoing Scoutmaster training in La Grange and meetings are Mondays at 7 30 pm at the Scout Hut sponsored by the Moulton American Legion Post 392. Girls and boys starting at eleven are invited to join.
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Johnnie Meiserschlaeger
Moulton
Jimmie Orts
Meiserschlaeger
la Grange
Moulton American Legion
Death by Fire Claims Ed Polasek at Velehrad Home
Ed Polasek, about 70, was found burned to death in his wood framed house south of Velehrad School on Monday March 15. Neighbor Frankie Vana saw smoke at 6:25 P.M. and alerted Schulenburg Fire Dept which arrived too late. Justice of the Peace Eddie Vrana ruled accidental fire with no foul play.
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Polasek
Velehrad Mon
Ed. Polasek
Velehrad
Moravia
Justice of the Peace
Eddie Vrana
Frankie Vana
Vana
Schulenburg Fire Dept
JP Vrana
Clifton Eilert Seeks Re election for City Alderman
Clifton H Eilert announces his candidacy for re election as City Alderman Place 4 in Moulton with a pledge to act openly and focus on issues benefiting the city He notes lifelong residence in Moulton giving insight into local problems and promises continued service if elected.
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Moulton
Clifton H. Eilert
St Josephs Day Social Planned By Parish
St Josephs Parish invites all townspeople to the annual feast day social this Saturday evening March 20 at 8 20 p m in the parish hall. Parishioners are asked to bring lunch and invite friends as St Josephs Society handles refreshments.
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St. Joseph’s Parish
St. Joseph
St. Joseph's
St. Joseph's Society
Gonzales Livestock Market Report Summary
Active market with all classes selling steady to higher on good steer calves and yearlings. Packers cows and bulls mostly steady to higher, cow and calf pairs strong. Hogs cheaper than last week with No 1 tops 44 to 46 dollars and sows 32.50 to 40.00.
Local Band to Enter Contest at Vanderbilt High
The Moulton band travels to Vanderbilt Industrial High School for the Tuesday morning concert and sight-reading contest on March 23. They perform at 10:00 in the Industrial High Auditorium with pieces including Lexington by K L King Firework Music by Handel arranged by Gordon and The Welsh Folk Suite by Oliver Davis. Other bands in the event are East Bernard Louise Shiner and Tidehaven.
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Moulton
Vanderbilt
Industrial High School
K. L. King
George F. Handel
Philip Gordon
Albert Oliver Davis
Industrial High
East Bernard High School
Shiner High School
Tidehaven High School
Louise High School
Johnnie Clyde Mitchell Seeks Lavaca Sheriff Seat
Johnnie Clyde Mitchell, candidate for Lavaca County Sheriff, recounts birthplace Hallettsville in 1931 and service in the Army from 1949 to the Korean and again from 1961 to Vietnam. He cites a Kennedy medal and vows to visit Lavaca County to hear residents' needs.
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Johnnie Clyde Mitchell
Lavaca County
Hallettsville
John F. Kennedy
VFW Post Officers Meeting At Hall On Feb 10
VFW Post officers met at the VFW Hall on February 10. A $90 donation to Boys State was listed, and committees for Easter and Polka celebrations were appointed. The Post sponsors the Youth League ball team and plans renovations including a link fence at the ball park. Members and Ladies Auxiliary will hold a joint meeting after a March 28 beer barbecue dinner at VEW Hall followed by an Oyster Fry.
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VFW
VFW Hall
State
Post and Ladies Auxiliary
VEW Hall
Etlinger Family Weekend Visit From San Antonio
Mr and Mrs Willie Joe Etlinger and their sons traveled from San Antonio to stay with their parents Mrs Albina Etlinger and Mrs Anita Foji for the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie Joe Etlinger
Sons of
San Antonio
Albina Etlinger
Anita Foji
New Hi-Way Lumber Co Building Constructed Here
Pictured above is the newly constructed metallic steel building on the Hi-Way Lumber Company property in Moulton. owner Daniel Kozelsky says the 30 by 40 foot structure will provide office and showroom space with construction led by local contractors Daniel Brom and Julius Jasek.
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Hi-Way Lumber Company
Moulton
Daniel Kozelsky
Daniel Brom
Julius Jasek
Moulton FFA 4 H Project Show Set for April 3
The Moulton FFA 4-H Project Show and Sale occurs on the first Saturday in April, April 3. It features fat calves hogs and lambs plus breeding animals. The Auction Sale happens Saturday night at the City Recreation Park. Donations for the premium fund may be left at the Farmers and Merchants State Bank.
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Moulton
Moulton Council Approves Bills and Fuel Clause Change
Moulton City Council met March 8 with full attendance. Bills totaling 4689.65 were approved for payment. Schwabe and Mikes Paving Co. bill of 9770.00 covered 32590 square yards of paving. An ordinance amended the fuel clause of the electric rate ordinance to allow disconnection if the fuel clause is 60 days delinquent. Monthly operating statements were presented.
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Moulton
Schwabe & Mikes Paving Co
La Grange Pair Die In Blaze
A La Grange couple Guy Wilson 56 and Peggy Wilson 46 died in a mobile home fire in the 100 block of E Lower Line St in Moulton. Firefighters arrived after 3 am flames were seen. Cause under investigation. Funeral arrangements by Koenig Funeral Home.
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LA Grange
Blaze
Moulton
Guy Wilson
Peggy
E. Lower Line St
Wilsons
Koenig
Moulton FHA Plans Houston Area Meeting and Six Flags Trip
The Moulton FHA held a March 10 1976 meeting in the library with President Karen Bohu slav and Secretary Karyn Darilek. Minutes were approved, roll called, and the treasurer presented the financial report. A future area meeting in Houston on March 14 1976 and a Six Flags trip were discussed.
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F.H.A
Karen Bohuslav
Karyn Darilek
Houston
Six Flags
Catholic Daughters Hold Regular Meeting and Plan Events
C D A meets in parish hall with Regent Elyse Chaloupka leading winter service and pledge. Members review minutes and treasury, discuss a March 12 membership indoctrination and March 21 Cuero district meeting, service at Medical Clinic picnic, and 29 entries in poetry and art contests with winners announced later.
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Joseph Kopp
The
Catholic Daughters of America
Elyse Chaloupka
Cuero
Junior Class Spring Bake Sale at Moulton High
The Junior Class of Moulton High School will host a bake sale at Bank Corner on March 20 starting at 9 a.m. Items include homemade bread kolaches noodles and pies offered for sale.
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Moulton High School
Baptists Hold Sunday Services at Old Moulton Church
The Old Moulton Baptist Church hosts Sunday services on March 21 with Sunday School at 10 a.m. and worship at 10 45. The Lord's Supper will be observed. David Lewis of League City will lead the services.
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Old Moulton Baptist Church
David Lewis
League City
Albert Machart 68 Dies After Illness in Victoria
Albert Shorty Machart 68 of Victoria died at 6 a.m. Friday March 12 in Victoria Hospital after months-long illness. He was a barber and a 20 year resident of Victoria, born Oct 22 1907 in Moulton. Funeral 2 p.m. Sunday at Our Lady of Victory Church, burial Resurrection Cemetery. Pallbearers named. Survived by wife Lillie, three daughters, two sons, three sisters, two brothers, 1S grandchildren, three great grandchildren. Contributions to American Cancer Society requested.
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Albert ‘'Shorty
Machart
Marilyn
Victoria
Victoria Hospital
Moulton
Frank
Annie Riha Machart
Our Lady of Victory Catholic
Lillie Michalec
St. Joseph Catholic Church
Joseph Kopp
Henkhaus
Funeral Home Chapel
Edward Wayne Matula
Marvin Laski
Steven Bohuslav
Edwin
Laddie Darnek
Harry Raab
Bernard Stryk
American Cancer Society
Lillie M. Machart
Barbara Hall
Olive Jean Smiga
Eunice Bohuslav
Yoakum
Alvin E. Machart
Steven Joe Machart
Shiner
John Darilek
Albert Brom
Albert Diouhy
Peter Machart
Frank Machart
Sweetwater
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Legion Post
Ladies Auxiliary
Junior Auxiliary
Ignac Horecka
Columbian Squires
Eagle
Anton Freytag
Michael Gold
Lucille Gold
Gregory Crabtree
Mrs
David Crabtree
Flatonia
Johnnie Meisetschlaeger
Clifton Eilert
Gonzales Livestock Market Report
Lavaca
VFW Post
New Hi-Way Lumber Co
Glidden Paints
Moulton Ffa
Farmer's
Moulton Fha
FHA
C.D.A
Kathy Fishbeck
Dallas
Chaloupka
Regina Kleihege
Chm
Mary Nell Holub
Angeline Jalufka
Claudia Jalufka
Albina Knezek
Ruth Kleihege
Baptist Church
Albert Machart
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