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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1978
Page
5
Lavaca County election report outlines boxing style counting method used by local officials. Records indicate vote tallies were assembled in boxed segments as part of a countywide tallying process. The note references procedures for documenting results and ensuring accuracy across precincts.
The American Legion Auxiliary met in May with 26 members present. Reports were approved, and funds were sent to the Children’s Heart Fund and Moulton Jr. League, plus a new flag for the local school. Final plans for a fried chicken supper were made for May 16, with volunteer assignments for fundraiser activities and X Ray Mobil Unit help in June. Social details included Memorial Day poppy work, cake walk staffing, and officer nominating committee appointments. Mothers Day treats preceded the meeting plus a note on relatives visiting Houston.
May 4 gathering of the Lutheran Ladies Aid opened with hymn singing and Psalm 23 reading led by president Hilda Hohmann. Fifteen members attended with two visitors, notes of thanks and sympathy read, donations pledged for Christina Candle light service supplies, a May 20 Cemetery Clean Up Day announced, and May activities mapped including flowers, visiting committee, and June hosts.
Mrs. Tom Beale and others attended Achievement Day in La Grange where the club exhibit Hints Worth a Hoot won a blue ribbon with 93 points. Members also earned three blue ribbons and one red in baking and cooking events. Personal notes list numerous local visitors and gatherings through Sunday.
Mrs. Mary Spaniel of Witting visited George and Shirley Spaniel and their children in Plymouth Michigan and stayed with Mrs. Florence Koblinski in Bay City. She reports very cold weather and snow during her stay.
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