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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1977
Page
2
Published every Friday in Moulton Texas Edwin Gallia Jr as editor manager Gladys Malinek as local editor subscription rates listed for in area and out of state second class postage paid at the Moulton postal service with tax inclusions and delivery areas.
A National Enquirer probe details brazen welfare fraud cases nationwide. It cites a Chicago figure with 15 aliases who gained 400000 via pretend claims, a Texas Medicaid faker with a $100000 clinic, and ex workers who trained others to exploit the system. The report notes other schemes including a Washington DC dentist’s inflated tooth counts and a Brooklyn family burned from homes while collecting moving funds, alongside a Ramsey County case of a disabled man moonlighting as a go go dancer for cash.
The American Legion through its territorial organization sponsors 51 Boys States this summer. Two top youths from each state will advance to American Legion Boys Nation in July in Washington DC to study federal government. Moulton participants will learn party organization, campaigns, elections, and law enactment within a fictional state under Legion guidance. Commander Bartos extols the program as citizen training and the need for active civic involvement. Post No. 392 thanks sponsoring clubs including VFW Post No. 6971.
Proclamation from May 8 to 14 1977 declares Texas Nursing Home Week and invites citizens to visit local facilities to acquaint themselves with residents and staff. Official recognition attached with the mayoral signature on May 4 1977 by Harry E. Meyer.
Boehm cites four key facts showing mental illness touches many families. One in four families affected, 75 percent of those who attempt suicide are deeply discouraged, and total costs exceed 21 billion dollars nationwide. Bellringer workers in Moulton include Anita Fojt and many others listed.
Ancient Roman funeral rites involved handing sprigs of parsley during orations while attendees nibbled the herb. This custom reflects ritualized symbolism connected to remembrance and public mourning.
Representative Tim Van Dohren backed a $695 million school finance bill H.R. 750 that the Texas House approved after extensive debate. The measure boosts Foundation School Program funding from 77 to 85 percent, delivers local tax relief, and includes amendments aiding district staffing, tax rules, and waivers for budget needs. The plan omits a teacher pay raise, which will be addressed by a separate bill H.B. 1597.
The Homemakers meeting led by President Cindy Petrek covered refreshments, a snack sale success, and plans for a May 21 Country Classics dance at the VFW Hall. Members discussed summer events at Sulphur Park, Ring Toss at the Clinic Picnic May 29, and the Little Sister project for next year.
A Sunday tour of the W K M Missouri City Plant included many Pavlicek family members from Moulton Gonzales Witt Ing and Needville along with David Pavlicek and Steven Raabe. The attendees were Mrs Albert Pavlicek and sons Dennis and Daniel Mrs Eugene Pavlicek and daughter Martha and sons Eugene Jr and Edgar all of Moulton Sandra Pavlicek of Gonzales Elaine Cindy Becky and Edward Jr Cinadr of Witting David Pavlicek of Stafford Mr and Mrs Steven Raabe and son Jason of Rosenberg and Mr and Mrs Albert Pavlicek Jr and sons Paulie and Kris of Needville. David and Albert Jr Pavlicek and Steven Raabe are W K M employees.
Mr and Mrs Adolph Darilek and Mr and Mrs Theo Jurecek of here and Mr and Mrs Florian Mozisek of Yoakum attended the Gruenau Mayfest last Sunday. They enjoyed dancing to the Leroy Matocha orchestra and also enjoyed the oper there.
Mrs. Muehrstein of Rt. 1 Moulton Texas died April 25 1977 at 355 AM in Victoria nursing home aged 71. Funeral April 27 at St Joseph Catholic Church with Rev. Robert Schmidt officiating. Burial in Moulton Catholic Cemetery. Pallbearers listed. Survived by husband Leroy son Leroy P Muehlstein daughter La Verne Hajek five grandsons two granddaughters six sisters and two half siblings. Preceded in death by parents one brother and one sister.
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