Moulton Troop 221 Takes Third Place
On April 14 to 16 the Live Oak District Camporee was held at Green Dickson Scout Camp. Moulton Boy Scout Troop 221 attended led by Scoutmaster John Meiserschlaeger and Ass't Scoutmaster Claude Sherry with Scouts Leroy Nieto Ed Braeuer Gerald Fisbeck Darrin Foster Russell Maresh and Jerry Maresh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darrin Foster
Leroy Nieto
Jerry Maresh
Robert Maresh
Russel Maresh
John Meiserschlaeger
Claude Sherry
Ed. Braeuer
Gerald Fisbeck
Live Oak
Green-Dickson
Moulton
Ass't
Rabies Clinic Vaccinates 140 Animals at Local Site
A total of 140 cats and dogs were vaccinated at the Rabies Clinic held Monday at Johnny Farm and Ranch Supply. Dr. Allen Janecek of Gonzales Animal Clinic led the event, sponsored by the Moulton Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture. The chamber thanks Johnnie and Irene Meiserschlaeger for the building use.
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Allen Janecek
Gonzales Animal Clinic
Moulton Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture
Johnny Farm & Ranch Supply
Johnnie
Irene Meiserschlaeger
Local man returns home after week in hospital
Jerry Matus came home Friday from Shiner Hospital after a week of eye treatment and is now up and about and doing fine. Marvin Shimek also returned home after several days in the same hospital and is reported to be doing well.
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Jerry Matus
The
Shiner Hospital
Jerry
Marvin Shimek
Barta Reunion Set for May 21 at Sulphur Park
The 10th Barta Reunion will be held Sunday May 21 1978 at Sulphur Park. Registration starts at 10 AM. Dinner is served at noon. Each family should bring a basket lunch and inform relatives.
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Sulphur Park
Pastor Edmund Krueger Dies in Arizona
Pastor Edmund George Krueger of Phoenix Arizona died March 11 while staying with his wife at Camp Verde Arizona for a rest. He had suffered a heart ailment in recent months. Born in San Jose California. See PASTOR Page 9 Col 3.
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Edmun George Krueger
Phoenix
Arizona
Camp Verde
San Jose
Calif
Suspect In Dog Poisoning Here Under $500 Bond
A suspect charged with poisoning two dogs was arrested last Thursday by Constable Joe Nieto. He appeared before Moulton Justice of the Peace George Mayer and posted a $500 bond. The dogs Skipper and Lady belonged to William Easton of Austin and died after vet tests found tallow with strychnine and another poison. Rabies checks were negative.
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Joe Nieto
Moulton
Skipper
Lady
Local Youth Baseball Program Now Underway
The Moulton Jr. League season starts May 12 with the Little League in Moulton. Volunteers drive the program with Tee-Ball and Little League coaches named for each team. Donations from Fisbeck Auto Supply and F. and M. State Bank support equipment and supplies. A clean-up effort by local youths on April 29 showcased community involvement in field maintenance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton
Fisbeck Auto Supply
F. & M. State Bank
Moulton Jr. League
Local Ladies Softball Night at City Park Field
Women are invited to join a softball night at City Park Field on Monday May 8 at 7 00 p m. The event features a game against High School Girls and possibly other towns. Bring a glove and be ready to play.
Cubs Hold Monthly Pack Meeting Here
Moulton Cub Scouts Pack No. 221 met April 21 in St. Joseph Gym with Cub Master Sidney Bochat presiding. Dorothy Fojtik read the minutes and Lorene Fishbeck reported the treasurer’s results. They earned a State Award for an excellent pack and held a Pinewood Derby with Joe Herman Bochat first, Michael Perez second, Dwayne Fojtik third.
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Moulton
Cub Scouts
St. Joseph
Sidney Bochat
Dorothy Fojtik
Lorene Fishbeck
Dennis Fishbeck
Willie Perez
Joe Herman Bochat
Michael Perez
Dwayne Fojtik
Catholic Daughters Regular Meeting Set for May 4
The Catholic Daughters of America will hold a regular meeting Thursday May 4 after the 7 30 Mass in Classroom 4. The State Convention report will be given and the June Social will be discussed.
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Catholic Daughters of America
Campaign note to voters in precincts 2 and 6
Eddie Vrana thanks supporters and asks precinct 2 and 6 voters to elect him commissioner. He regrets not meeting everyone and expresses gratitude for courtesy shown during visits. Pol Adv paid for by Eddie Vrana.
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Eddie Vrana
Pol. Adv
Two Young Men Die In Highway 77 Crash Near Victoria
James Kocian aged 25 son of Commissioner and Mrs. Henry Kocian of Moulton and Tim Olsovsky aged 21 son of Mr and Mrs Albert Olsovsky of Moravia were killed in a head on collision on Highway 77 about ten miles north of Victoria. They were in a 1977 Ford Granada traveling north when it struck a southbound pickup occupied by a man and woman. The accident occurred around 9 15 Tuesday night May 2 with funeral services pending and further details promised in the Eagle.
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James Kocian
Henry Kocian
Moulton
Tim Olsovsky
Albert Olsovsky
Moravia
Highway
Victoria
Voskamp Motors
Hallettsville
The
Eagle
Bake Sale Scheduled by Freshman Class at Bank Corner
The Freshman Class sponsors a bake sale on May 6 starting at 9:00 a.m. at the bank corner. Your support is appreciated.
Prom Decorations View at Catholic Gym
People may see the Jr Sr Prom decorations at the Catholic Gym on May 6 between 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. The event invites students and community members to view the setup during a one hour window.
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Jr.Sr. Prom
Clean Up Day Set for Old Moulton Cemetery May 20
A Clean Up Day for the Old Moulton Cemetery is scheduled for Saturday May 20. Citizens and organizations are invited to help. Recent donations were made by Mrs Mollie Rehmet and Mr and Mrs Dewey A Wood. Appreciation expressed.
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Old Moulton
Moulton
Mollie Rehmet
Dewey A. Wood
Opinion Surveys Shape Civic Satisfaction Claims
Psychologists report people feel more content when they contribute and have a voice in society. With dissatisfaction in politics rising, some individuals see opinion surveys as the best avenue to influence the American way of life.
Alton B. Fojtik Seeks Lavaca Precincts 2 and 6 Credit
A handwritten appeal from Alton B. Fojtik to Lavaca County voters in Precincts 2 and 6. He outlines 10 years as a machine operator, pledges full-time dedication, and asks voters to elect him commissioner on May 6.
Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture Banquet Held Here
The 30th Annual Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture Banquet is scheduled for May 10 at the American Legion Hall with a social hour at 6 30 p.m. and a dance by Kross Kountry replacing a speaker. Tickets mailed to members and available to non members at local banks and grocery stores.
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Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture
American Legion Hall
Kross Kountry
Farmers and Merchants State Bank
Kloesel’s
Patek's
Fisbuck's
VFW Aux Elects Officers in April Meeting
The Auxiliary to VFW 6971 held its regular April 27 meeting with officer elections. A fried chicken supper preceded the session as reports and acknowledgments were read, donations planned, and projects outlined including raffles, a charity picnic fund, and stuffed animal drives for Texas Children’s Hospital. Officers were re-elected by acclamation and installation is set for May 7 with a noon meal.
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VFW 6971
Suzanna Butschek
Johnny
Tax Rebates Increase for Texas Cities in April
State Comptroller Bob Bullock announced April city sales tax rebates rose 24 percent from last year. Checks totaling 20.2 million were mailed to 899 Texas cities as their share of the local option one percent tax, up from 16.2 million a year earlier. Year to date rebates reach 121.6 million, versus 105.7 million for the first four months of 1977. San Antonio Metropolitan Transit Authority also received its first rebate check of 1.4 million for the additional one half cent tax approved by voters.
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Austin
Bob Bullock
Bullock
Texas
San Antonio
May proclaimed Older Texans Month by Gov Briscoe
Governor Dolph Briscoe designated May as Older Texans Month urging communities to honor residents aged 60 and over. He noted more than 1.6 million Texans are 60 plus and called for continued active participation and leadership from older citizens.
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Briscoe
Dolph Briscoe
Texas
Gus Targac for Commissioner Precinct 2 and 6
Gus Targac seeks the Lavaca County Commission seat for Precincts 2 and 6 promising full-time focus on road maintenance and county budgeting. He pledges cooperation with the commissioners court and county departments, equality for all residents, and asks for votes in the upcoming primary. Pol. Adv. paid for by Gus Targac.
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Commissioners’ Court
Gus Targac
Pol
Gus Targac Announces Democratic Candidacy for County Commissioner
Gus Targac announces his 1978 Democratic primary bid for County Commissioner Precincts 2 and 6. A Lavaca County resident since childhood, he worked 11 years as a machinist in Houston, then operated Gus's Place in Moulton for 11 years. He now runs poultry farming and ranching, is a St Ludmila's Academy graduate, serves on Moulton ISD school board, and is married to Jeanette Dietschke with two daughters.
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Lavaca County
Houston
Gus
Moulton
St. Ludmila's Academy
Shiner
Moulton Independent School District
Jeanette Dietschke
Debbie
Deana
Gladys' Boutique Hires Bernadine Marek Stylist
Bernadine Marek, fresh Vogue Beauty College graduate No. 2 Austin, opens at Gladys' Boutique on E South St near Hwy 95 Moulton. She offers men and women blow cuts and perms along with frosting streaking luminizing and will stock Redken for women and RK for men after earning a Redken Achievent certificate. She will work Tuesday through Saturday.
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Bernadine Marek
Vogue Beauty College No
Austin
Gladys
E. South St
Hwy. 95
Moulton
Redken
May 6 1978 Democratic Primary Precincts Open Early
Preparations underway for the May 6 Democratic Primary to nominate candidates for the November General Election. Several county offices have no opponents. others list contenders including Roznovsky, Kelly, Strauss, Grahmann, and Rains. Incumbents Hermes and Hinck seek re election with no opposition in parts, while new candidates appear without opponents at various precincts. Voting will run 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM at locations across numerous precincts including Hallettsville Moravia Shiner Moulton and Yoakum.
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Wilbert D. Roznovsky
E. S
Pat) Kelly
Charles Strauss
Tommy Grahmann
Mike Rains
Mike Rains Has Filed For the County Surveyor’s Office
L. J
Buck) Rains
Henry Kocian
Moulton
Gus Targac
Alton B. Fojtik
Eddie Vrana
Justice of the Peace
Edward Hermes
No. S
Hermes
John R. Klimitchek
Johnny Klimitchek
Rex. J. Kutzer
Hope Area
Justices of the Peace
Wilton A. Hinck
Hallettsville
George J. Mayer
L. J. Pish
Yoakum
Vernon Petry
Philip Guenther
Pre
Moravia
Alene Lyons
Hope
Alvin C. Kohlleffel
Franklin Stang
Kohlleffel
Commissioners’ Court
Courthouse
McKinnon's
Hackberry
Highway 77
Parish Hall
Shiner
Shiner West
Firemen’s
Sweet Home
Blase’s
Worthing
Koerth
Pavliska
Wied
Ezzell School
Ezzell
Baptist Church
Vienna
Speaks Community Center
Seclusion
City Hall
Yoakum West
Baptist
Clara Kouba dies at 73 in Shiner Texas
Mrs. Clara Kouba, 73, of Shiner, died Saturday morning April 29, 1978, in a San Antonio nursing home. Funeral held May 1 at Sts Cyril and Methodius Church in Shiner with burial in Shiner Catholic Cemetery. Rosary Sunday evening at Buffington Funeral Home.
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Clara Kouba
Shiner
San Antonio
Sts. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church
Shiner Catholic
Buffington Funeral Home
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Moulton Troop
Barta
Edmund Krueger
the City of
David Schoenfeld
Emil J. Bevan
Alvin C. Kocian Leroy J
Bobby
Pavias
Rudy's Shoe Shop
Young Homemakers of America
Jennifer Hinze
Karen Fisbeck
Sharon Barta
Troy Barta
Duane Fojtik
Hank Wieting
Roger Maresh
CUBS
D.A
Chamber
Martin Wagner
J. H. Vanham
Cindy
Petrek
VFW
Cancer Aid & Research
Thoulton Jr
Moulton Community Medical Clinic
Marcella Chaloupka
Stella Braeuer
Gladys’ Boutique
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