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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1978
Page
1
The Moulton FFA and 4-H Stock Show opens this Friday at the Little League Baseball Park with market swine and broilers judged at 9:30 A.M. Lambs and steers follow at 10:30 and 11:00. The Livestock Premium Sale starts at 8:00 P.M. All are invited to view the results of exhibitors' hard work and offer support.
The 10th Czech German Polka Waltz Celebration is set for Sunday April 9 at the Moulton VFW Hall with eight Lavaca County bands from 12 noon to 8 pm rain or shine. Admission is 250 for adults and 100 for children. fried chicken by the Moulton Volunteer Fire Department starts at 11 am. A bazaar and other entertainment will run throughout the day. event hosted by VFW Post 6971 VFW Ladies Auxiliary and the Moulton Fire Department with eight bands.
The Catholic Daughters of America sponsor a bake sale on Saturday April 1 starting at 9 00 AM at the Bank Corner. Donations and patronage are requested by the organizers for community support and fundraising efforts.
Mr. Val Hinze, science teacher, and R. L. Orsak, the principal, from Moulton High School attended Southwestern Bell's Science Recognition Day at the Hilton Inn in Austin. They were guests of the company to honor outstanding students Jeana Bolin, Michael Mayer, Joan Karilek and Donald Kleihege representing the school.
The Moulton Independent School Board election will be held Saturday April 1 at City Hall. Incumbents Leslie Haas and Jimmy Holub seek re election and face no opposition.
Regular clinic hours run 8:00 to 5:00 p.m. Monday Tuesday Wednesday and Friday and 8:00 a.m. to noon Saturday. Appointments after 5:00 p.m. may be accepted if necessary on days the clinic is open all day. Office phone is 596-4675. Dr Vo's home number is 596-4464.
Old Moulton Baptist Church will hold Sunday services starting at 10 45 a m with the Lord s Supper at 11 45 a m Brother Black to deliver the message Everyone is invited to attend.
Mrs Roy Glazier sister of Mrs Marie Sitz of here died March 17 at her Gnaden Hutten Ohio home after six months illness. Aged 78. Buried March 20 in Uhrichsville Ohio. Survived by four children one step daughter three sisters one brother and many nieces and nephews.
Barbara R. Brom of Moulton and Robert M. Bohuslav of Moulton were named to the President's Honor Roll at Texas State Technical Institute in Waco for maintaining 4.0 GPAs during the winter quarter. Brom studies dental assistant training and Bohuslav studies electronics technology in a two-year program. TSTI operates over 54 training programs across four campuses in Waco Harlingen Amarillo and Sweetwater.
Full military honors were extended to Andrew E. Urbish 69 of Flatonia at St. Josephs Church in Moulton and graveside services in Moulton City Cemetery on March 9. Moulton American Legion and VFW Post members participated including Julius Gertner Alton Fojtik Rudy Braeuer Oscar Hohmann Willie Bartos Fred Kaiser Woodrow Joost Jacob Tousek Jr Elo Pavlicek and Daniel Brom. Pallbearers were Constant Janik Anton Janak Allen Urbish Gilbert Urbish Jimmie Smolik and Rudy Petry. Michael Kalina sounded taps.
The Moulton Batkittens swept the 59 B Coaches All-District team with all six starters honored. Liz Chaloupka and Sharon Gaertner earned unanimous first team spots, Liz for fourth overall and second as first team, Sharon for consecutive first teams. Donna Simper and Elaine Pavlicek made the second team, with Donna earning a second consecutive second team nod and Elaine her first. Donna Bohuslay and Debbie Targac received honorable mention, with Donna named forward for her third All-District award and Debbie as guard on her first.
The regular monthly meeting of the Moulton American Legion will be held Wednesday April 5 at 7 30 p m at the Legion Home. Supper will be served to all members prior to the meeting.
The Moulton Fire Department will run the meal service at the Polka Festival at VFW Hall on Sunday April 9 starting 11:00 a.m. Fried chicken with sides, pies cakes and coffee offered, with to go plates and chicken. Proceeds support the Moulton Fire Department.
Jennifer A Jalufka of Moulton earns a place on the President Honor Roll at TST in Waco for winter quarter with a 4.0 GPA while enrolled in a one year dental assistant program. The institute spans four campuses in Waco Harlingen Amarillo and Sweetwater.
The Moulton VFW Post held its regular meeting on March 22 with a vote to donate four used wooden tables to the Fire Department and to send a boy to Boys State. Committees for the Polka Fest were appointed, and officers will be elected at the April 16 meeting. Leroy Pavlas won the kitty. A giblet stew meal followed.
T A Cunningham president of the Independent Cattlemen's Association urges congressional conferees to include a Senate labeling proposal in the 1977 Farm Bill. He says labeling benefits consumers and cattlemen and calls for House support. Senators adopted the labeling plan March 22 and the Conference Committee meets April 3. The ICA backs import limitation legislation from Sen. Lloyd Bentsen and Rep. Jake Pickle.
Seventy six junior and senior UT Austin students with straight A averages will be honored at the 30th annual Honors Day convocation on April 15. About 1,900 high ranking UT students will attend, including Sara Dee Strandtman of Moulton in social and behavioral sciences. The event introduces a new certificate for perfect records, replacing only named recognition in past years.
The Lavaca County ICA will meet at the Halletts ville Livestock Building on Thursday March 30. The session starts at 7 30 p m and members are urged to attend.
Rexall Spring sale now on at Olle Pharmacy in Moulton celebrates Rexall's 75th anniversary with hundreds of items offered at big savings through April 8th. Stock up on Rexall high quality products during the sale.
The Moulton Ambulance Volunteers postpone their regular meeting amid the FFA Show conflict. All members must obtain April worksheets from Willie Hoepfl by April 1. Edward A. Darilek urges prompt action.
A compact list of premium donors appears with amounts noted. Eddie Maresh contributes 5.00 and Vee Eee adds 3.00 while a $25.00 gift is recorded for the Stock Show premiums through the American Legion channel.
The Moulton Fire Dept seeks cake kolaches and pies from local ladies for the Polka and Waltz Festival at the VFW Hall in Moulton on April 9. Please deliver by 11 00 a m. Cash donations are also welcomed and appreciated.
Three city officials will be elected this Saturday April 1. Theo J. Mota seeks re election in Position S and Paul Mosier in Place 4. Ann Hinch, serving in Place 3, is running for a full term. Election will occur at City Hall as usual.
The market was active across most classes with fat calves up 1 to 2 dollars and hogs 1 to 1.50 higher than last week. Packer cows sold steady. bulls rose. Cow and calf pairs strong on better stock. pricing details cover calves, steers, heifers, bulls, cows, and hogs with varying weights and grades.
Congressman Jake Pickle says the federal government loses about 1 billion dollars annually as states fail to enforce a 10 year old Medicaid payment provision. He urges a congressional inquiry and hearings to determine enforcement gaps and proper collection from private insurers.
A Social Security Administration representative will be at City Hall in Moulton on Monday April 3 1978 from 9 30 a m to 11 30 a m to answer questions and help claimants file for regular Social Security and Supplemental Security Income benefits. People may also call Enterprise 86096 to handle most Social Security matters from 9 a m to 4 30 p m Monday through Friday.
Shady Oak Nursing Home held a March birthday party for residents on Sunday March 19 from 2 to 4 p m. Honorees included Adolph Pavias Joe Raab Marie Silba Josephine Nikel and Josephine Cerny. Lunch began at 2 with Catholic Daughters members Martha Krejci and Anita Novosad hosting.
Customers are advised that from April 1 1978 office hours for summer months are 9 to 1 and the business is closed all day Saturdays. To place gas delivery orders or arrange appliance repairs call 596 4228 or visit the office during these hours.
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