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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1974
Page
1
Wayne Krejci of Moulton FFA and 4 H showed his Jersey heifer Peaches in the Junior Show at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo during February 26 to March 3 1974. Peaches placed third in a 43 entry red ribbon class. County Agent John Lindsey assisted transport. Wayne’s parents Eugene and Mrs Krejci attended judging.
Moulton Hermann Sons Lodge No. 59 will hold its regular meeting on Tuesday March 21 at 8 pm at the VFW Hall. Four members will receive 50 year pins and all 100 percent membership families will be honored. Ladies are asked to bring lunch.
The Cub Scout Pack 221 met at the Catholic Gym on Sunday March 17 at 6 p m. Den 2 led the opening flag ceremony and announced a kite flying derby next month at the airport. Den 2 staged games and a group stunt on The Moor Monster while Den 1 presented Knights of Armor. Advancements were shown and refreshments served after colors retired.
New starting and dismissal times will begin for all school children on Monday March 25 1974. School will begin at 8 05 am and dismiss at 3 30 pm. School buses will run accordingly.
Mrs. Joe Malinek of Schuenburg is now a resident at Shady Oak Nursing Home in Moulton after being admitted last Saturday evening. Mrs. Malinek is mother to Henry Malinek of here.
SFC Edmund O Moeller Jr formerly of Moulton and the U S Army Marksmanship Unit set a new national score of 569 in the moving target event at Fort Benning. He led the three day Running Target Tournament after day one with 1135 of 1200 and a 13 point edge over rivals. Moeller swept the slow and fast runs Saturday including a 293 and 276 in tied competition with St Louis Theimer. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Ed Moeller of Flatonia Texas and is stationed at Fort Benning Ga.
Father Joseph Kopp Council No. 3244 in Moulton hosted a major degree event at St. Joseph Hall on Sunday March 17 with about 225 Knights of Columbus members and candidates in attendance. The day included an 8:30 am Mass followed by an 8:30 am breakfast, 10:00 am Admission Degree for 28 candidates, and 11:00 am Formation and Knighthood Degrees for 68 candidates conducted by San Antonio Degree Corps.
U.S. Rep. J J Pickle said core drilling of Bastrop County lignite deposits will start next week to gauge quality and quantity. Drilling, tentatively set for Monday March 25 by the Lower Colorado River Authority, will take about three months. If feasible, Austin and LCRA could save millions on electricity.
Randy Hoyer son of Supt and Mrs Thomas Hoyer of Moulton was injured Thursday afternoon March 14 in a motorcycle accident on FM road 1680 in the city limits. He suffered a broken rib and collarbone and various bruises, was treated at Shiner Hospital then Citizens Memorial Hospital in Victoria and placed in intensive care overnight before being released Sunday afternoon.
The Moulton American Legion announces a stag supper on Wednesday March 27 at Legion Hall Moulton. Delicious barbecue chicken served from 7 30 p m with plates to go ready at 6 30 p m Tickets are available at the Legion post-.
J. P. Report notes Rene Tovar of Instantor and Glen Lackey of Instantor cited for unlicensed driving and speeding 75 in a 55 mph zone. Daniel Koranek of Moulton cited for unsafe speed and failing to report an accident.
The Moulton School Board met March 13 1974 in the Administration Building with President Daniel Jasek presiding. Present were Superintendent Thomas H Hoyer Principal R L Orsak Kenneth Fishbeck and Mrs August W Etlinger. Minutes and financial report were approved. Teacher contracts were acted on and renewed for one year. Mrs George Valigura was rehired as cafeteria supervisor. Textbook adoptions were accepted and the school day changed to 8 05 a m to 3 30 p m starting March 25.
A reader suggests the upcoming March offers a front page piece about seasonal wishes. The note comments on gardeners fishermen skiers and March’s fickle weather turning to slush despite frost.
A petition in Lavaca County seeks to include all Moulton School District voters in the Hallettsville Hospital District. Over 200 signatures meet the 10 percent threshold. A special April 6 ballot will let taxpayers vote yes or no on inclusion with potential district removal if defeated.
The C D of A and Shady Oak Nursing Home staff hosted a March 17 birthday party for seven residents: Frank Brom Anton Pulkrabek Josephine Cerny Joe Raab Maria Silba Mary Simper and Mrs Betty Malinek. Relatives and friends attended as refreshments were served and music offered by Frank Bohuslav and Charles Tousek.
Vincent W. Rehmet was named advisory Director at the Farmers and Merchants State Bank stockholders meeting February 19 1974. Rehmet a Moulton native with UT law degree 1939 has served as city attorney and mayor of West Columbia and is a Houston law partner. He has a notable military record including service in the Pacific and Korea.
Sheriff deputies assist Highway Patrol with prisoners charged with DWI. staff handle inmate transfers, court bailiffs, fingerprinting, and fines in DWI cases. deputies respond to burglar alarms, foot patrols, inquests, and hospital transfers. multiple locations cited including Shiner Hallettsville Yoakum and Vienna area. See REPORT page 6 col 6.
Bernadette's Beauty Salon runs a Mother's Day promotion offering free shampoo and set plus conditioner and temporary rinse to clients who register during the week. Drawings occur every Saturday leading up to Mother's Day.
The Gil Baca Orchestra of Houston will perform for the Moulton Flyers, Inc. benefit dance on Saturday March 30 1974 from 9 pm to 1 am at the Moulton VFW Hall in Moulton Admission is 2 50 per person Vernon Drozd son of Carrie Drozd of Shady Oak Nursing Home will feature at the event Everyone is invited to attend this benefit dance.
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