Nursing Home Week Open House and May Birthday Party
Shady Oak Nursing Home marks Nursing Home Week May 13 to 20 with Open House on Mother's Day at 9:00 am and a May birthday party at 2:00 pm for residents born in May. Honorees include Annie Michal Sophia Hinrichs Frances Kremenek Elizabeth Heiman Henry Sonsel Albert Klobedans. The notice urges community visits to brighten residents' days.
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Texas
Texas and American Nursing Home Association
Shady Oak
Annie Michal
Sophia Hinrichs
Frances Kremenek
Elizabeth Heiman
Henry Sonsel
Albert Klobedans
Nursing Homes
Legion Post 392 Holds Regular Meeting May 2
Geier Merrem Post 392 met May 2 at 8 p m with Commander Ruf ty Braeuer presiding. A motion to expand the ladies lounge passed and an exhaust fan for the stew room was approved. Seven members volunteered to move chairs to City Cemetery for Memorial Services May 27. A nominating committee was formed for next officer election. Chicken stew to be served next meeting. The air conditioning note was paid in full. William Miculka won the Kitty. A Mother's Day program by the Jr Auxiliary followed with refreshments.
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William Miculka
Jr. Auxiliary
Decoration Services Set for May 27
Decoration services will be held Sunday May 27 beginning at 9 30 a m at the Moulton City Cemetery Monsgr John Hanacek of Shiner will deliver the Memorial service address.
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Moulton City Cemetery
John Hanacek
Shiner
Weekly Sheriff Report Highlights Multiple Local Incidents
Sheriff Hilmer Woytek and deputies carry out duties across Lavaca county from April 29 to May 4. Activities include prisoner handling, bond releases for DWI and drunkenness, abandoned vehicle and cattle reports, court appearances, ambulance service talks, and a cattle dispute. A FFA banquet and inquests on shooting are noted, with patrols and office operations through late evenings.
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Moulton
Cuero
City Park
Shiner
Ezzell
Wailiff
Capias
U. S. 77 South
Lavaca
City to add two monthly trash pickups in 1973
City Council announces starting June 1973 the city will have two trash hauls each month on the first and third Wednesday. This change increases collection to twice monthly beginning mid year.
Car And Pickup In Collision Here Saturday May 6
A 1960 Chevrolet pickup driven by Louis Targac of Moulton and a 1969 Chevrolet driven by Evan Patrick Darilek of Rt. 1 Moulton sustained medium damage in a collision Saturday May 6 at 7 30 p m. The pickup was turning left on Highway 95 and was struck by the eastbound 1969 Chevrolet on Jackson 5. the other driver allegedly failed to stop at a stop sign. Darilek was accompanied by Marvin Jase Jr of Moulton. The local Chief of Police investigated.
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Louis Targac
Moulton
Evan Patrick Darilek
Rt. 1
Highway 95
Jackson 5
Darilek
Marvin Jase, Jr
Clifton Long to Speak at Moulton Chamber Banquet
Clifton Long of Tex-Tai Western Leather Co plans to address the Moulton Chamber of Commerce banquet on May 23 at 8:00 p.m. at the American Legion Hall. Members received two $2.50 tickets and must turn in or pay by May 14. extra tickets available at the local bank or by phone.
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Clifton Long
Tex Tai Western Leather Co
Yoakum
Chamber of Commerce
Moulton
American Legion Hall
Dennis Barta
Ben Marek
Blinn College to Graduate Over 200 May 20 1973
Dr. Ralph W. Steen president of Stephen F. Austin State University will deliver the commencement address at Blinn College Brenham. The ceremony for more than 200 graduates will be held May 20 1973 at 8 p m on Spencer Athletic Field. David James Koranek of Moulton is a candidate for graduation.
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Ralph W. Steen
Stephen F. Austin State University
Blinn College
Brenham
Spencer Athletic Field
David James Koranek
Moulton
Elementary Band Receives Invitation to Tivoli Fourth
Mr. Robert Janota, local band director, reports a letter inviting the Moulton Elementary Band to perform at Tivoli Lions Club Park on July 4 1973. The day includes a fireworks display dance and hay ride starting about 10 am. The band enjoyed an April 14 Elementary Music Festival in Tivoli and would like to return, but summer activities may prevent attendance.
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Robert Janota
Bard
Janota
Moulton
Lion's Club Park
Tivoli
Edgar Fathkiamp
Journalism award honors Helen Matus at SWTSU
Helen Marie Matus received the Gold Award from the SWTSU Journalism Department for outstanding service to The Pedagog yearbook. She served as the 1972 73 Pacesetter Editor, and the presentation occurred at the department awards banquet on April 25, 1973.
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Helen Marie Matus
Helen
Jerry L. Matus
Three Hospitalized After Saturday Two-Car Crash in Weimar
A two car crash at Jackson Street and West Second Street Saturday evening at 8 15 pm hospitalized three people. Vehicles were a 1970 Buick driven by Wilbert John Otto of Weimar and a 1971 Buick driven by Alfred Haikenwaelder of Houston. The Haikenwaelder car struck the Otto vehicle on the left side sending it into a light pole. Passengers included Mrs Haikenwaelder and son Donald Lee and Larry Kresta of Houston. with Mr Otto were Mrs Otto and Mr and Mrs John Elstner of Weimar. Mrs Haikenwaelder Mrs Otto and Mrs Elstner were taken to Shiner Hospital with cuts and bruises. Chief of Police Alfonse Stang investigated the scene.
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Jackson St
West Second St
Wilbert John Otto
Weimar
Alfred Haikenwaelder
Houston
Haikenwaelder
Otto
Alfonse Stang
Moulton Rockets Fall In 10th At Hallettsville
The Moulton VFW Rockets lose 9-8 to Hallettsville Lavacans in 10 innings after a late comeback. Bobby Roznovsky and Jim Cheaney lead with two hits each. Donald Featherston tops Rockets with 3, as the team slips to 1-1 on the season. The next games are Schuerenburg Saturday and Yoakum Sunday at 3:00 p.m.
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Moulton
VFW Rockets
Hallettsville Lavacans
Hallettsville
Rockets
Bobby Koznovsky
Jim Cheaney
Bobby
Cheaney
Ike Haas
Ronnie Haas
Ike
Hank Lawson
R. Haas
Lawson
Jim Gorski
Haas
Clarence Thomas
Donald Featherston
Liawson
Gorski
Thomas
J. B. Baxter
Bobby Roznovsky
Steve Featherston
Lerry Phillips
Henk Lawson
Lavacans
Columbus
Schurenburg
Yoakum
VFW
Mobil Oil Bulk Plant to Close This Saturday
Mobil Oil Corp bulk plant and office will close at 10 06 a m on Saturday May 12 for the day. Please ship accordingly. Signed W F Hoepfl.
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Mobil Oil Corp
W. F. Hoepfl
Mrs Ed Boehm Jr Returns Home After Hospital Stay
Mrs Ed Boehm Jr is back at Shady Oak Nursing Home after a twelve day hospitalization at Renger Hospital in Hallettsville. The community is pleased to report she is doing fine.
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Ed. Boehm Jr
Shady Oak Nursing Home
Renger
Hallettsville
Salvation Army Drive Starts in Moulton This Week
The Salvation Army drive in Moulton began Wednesday May 9 and will run through Friday May 11. Mrs. Bill Novosad voices the campaign urging generous public support through a canvass of homes and businesses.
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Salvation Army
Moulton
Bill Novosad
Mother's Day Calls Expected To Hit 25 Per Second
Southwestern Bell predicts 25 long distance calls every second nationwide on Mother's Day. About 4,400 calls are expected within the Cuercas area including Yoakum Flatonia Moulton Shiner Hallettsville Yorktown and Nordheim. Christmas last year led with 9.1 million calls. this year Mother's Day could reach 10.7 million. Calls before 11 a.m. Sunday or weekend afternoons offer best service. callers may use Saturday rates to avoid rush.
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Southwestern Bell
Cuerc
Ares
Harris
Marr
Yoakum
Flatonia
Moulton
Shiner
Hallettsville
Yorktown
Nordheim
Hermann Sons Camp Opens June 3 In Hill Country
Junior members aged 9 to 14 from Hermann Sons lodges across the state are invited to apply for the Youth Summer Camp in Comfort, opening June 3. Camp director James C. Wicker reports about 2,000 applicants expected. 22,000 children have attended since 1954. Camp fee is $15 per week with meals included, or $5 for those earning merit points by recruiting two new members. Applications require full name, mailing address, and lodge name and number.
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Hermann Sons
Comfort
James C. Wicker
Wicker
Grand Lodge
Sons of Hermann
P. O. Box
San Antonio
Hemann Sons
TPA Meeting Slated For Monday May 14
The Moulton T P A will meet Monday May 14 at 8 00 p m in the gymnasium. Election of officers will be held at this time. A band concert by the Moulton School Band will also be presented and the public is invited.
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Moulton
TPA
Bake Sale by Junior American Legion Auxiliary
The Junior American Legion Auxiliary holds a bake sale on Saturday May 12 at F and M Bank corner from 9 a m until finish. Proceeds support auxiliary activities.
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American Legion Auxiliary
F & M. Bank Corner
Social Security Rep Visit Planned in Moulton
A Social Security Office representative will visit Moulton City Hall at 9:15 AM on Wednesday May 16 to assist residents with filing retirement survivor disability or Medicare benefit claims and answer program questions.
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Social Security Office
Victoria
Texas
Moulton
City Hall
Lavaca County Assures Ambulance Service by July 1
Lavaca County Commissioners Court in Hallettsville on May 1 announced county wide ambulance service by July 1 1973 under a county program. The four cities would contribute 30000 each yearly to cover one ambulance housing insurance maintenance and volunteer pay with Kubena Funeral Home donating a temporary unit. The county would oversee operation billing and collection and a uniform county tax could fund future needs.
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Commissioners Court
Lavaca County
Hallettsville
Yoakum
Shiner
Moulton
Ambu
Lance
Kubena Funeral Home
Halfelisvine
Meir
Mayors Oppose Higher Electric Rates In Texas
Mayors from 21 Texas cities joined in a unified declaration against two measures that would raise electric costs. At a Austin gathering, they opposed H R 1530 and a Railroad Commission hearing aimed at voiding natural gas contracts with Lo-Vaca Gathering Co. and Coastal States Gas Producing Co. They argue the actions are not in the public interest and exceed Commission authority.
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Texas
Texas Electric
Austin
Association of
Texas House of Representatives
Railroad Commission
Lo-Vaca Gathering Co
Coastal States Gas Producing Co
Texas Railroad Commission
Coastal States Gas Producing Company
Mayors’ Organization
Legion Aux Meeting Incorporates Poppy Drive and Fund Transfers
Twenty two members gathered at the Legion Home on Wednesday night May 2 for the regular meeting. Reports were accepted. funds may move from the general fund to child welfare until after the Memorial Day poppy sale. A sign will require a signature and a $2.50 deposit for kitchen items. deposits are refunded when items are returned. Junior girls and Auxiliary members will sell poppies May 26, and many members are urged to assist before Memorial services. Nominating committee members Stella Braever and Edith Luksovsky were named. June will elect officers for the coming year. The Junior girls hosted a Mother's Day program, followed by lunch.
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Legion Home
General Fund
Stella Braever
Edith Luksovsky
College honors for Miss Gayle Biehunko at Incarnate Word
Miss Gayle L Biehunko daughter of Mr and Mrs Erwin A Biehunko of Shiner is named to the 1972 73 Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges at Incarnate Word College San Antonio She is a senior mathematics major and one of 20 Incarnate Word students named to Who's Who She also gains Alpha Chi membership and a $600 fellowship from the Alpha Chi convention in St Louis to study at Texas A M University for graduate math work She has held offices including president of the WC Student Government Association and of Alpha Lambda Delta while serving on the college board of directors She will graduate in May with a BA in mathematics.
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Gayle L. _—_Biehunko
Erwin A. Biehunko
Shiner
Haseen
Incarnate Word College
San Antonio
Miss. Biehunko
Flatonia Smart Shop Changes Hands in Local Sale
Mr and Mrs Robert Mica sold their interest in the Smart Shop at Flatonia to Mr and Mrs Edward T Mica. The new owners express pleasure at serving the area with fresh merchandise now arriving.
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Robert Mica
Smart
Flatonia
Edward T. Mica
VFW Ladies Aux Meets In Regular Session
The Ladies Auxiliary to VFW Post 6971 met on April 12 with 54 members present. Officers were elected. Easter picnic proceeds benefit Cancer Insurance. A $25 donation was approved for Dennis Darilek, ordained April 27. Door prizes went to Emma Rosenauer and Marie Jiarosek. An optional fried chicken supper preceded the meeting, which adjourned to May 14.
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VFW
Dennis Darilek
Emma Rosenauer
Marie Jiarosek
Farm Bureau Queen Contest Set for Hallettsville July 10 1973
Lavaca County Farm Bureau announces the Queen’s Contest on July 10 1973 at the American Legion Hall Hallettsville at 8 PM. Applications available at the Farm Bureau Office P O Box 272 Hallettsville for girls 16 to 22 who are daughter or sister of a member and single. Little Miss contest age 4 to 8 with July 2 1973 deadline.
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Lavaca County
Farm Bureau
American Legion Hall
Hallettsville
P. O. Box
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Legion Post
Hilmer Woytek
Ers
FFA
Vsetin
Breslau
H'ville
Fort Bend County
Green- Dickson Park
Moulton C. of C
David Koranek
Blinn’s
SWTSU
Rudy
Rudy J. Berckenhoff
Moulton Rockets
H’ville
Sun
Barbara Roznovsky
S. S. Rep
Mayop
Legion Aux
Gayle Biehunko
Flatonia Smart Shop
VFW Ladies
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