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Moulton Eagle

Location

Moulton, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1978

Page

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Farm Bureau Names Students for Citizenship Seminar

Lavaca County Farm Bureau held the county elimination for the 1978 Texas Farm Bureau High School Students Citizenship Seminar on May 4 at Halletteville High School. Winners are Larry Swonke and Margorie Dennis, both from Moulton High School, runner up Paulette Schmidt of Shiner High School. The two winners attend the 1978 seminar at Baylor University in Waco July 17 to 21.

Lavaca Paulette Schmidt Shiner High School Texas Farm Bureau High School Baylor University Waco

Chamber Meeting Set for May 18 at City Hall

The Moulton Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture will hold its regular monthly meeting at City Hall on Thursday May 18 beginning at 8:00 p.m. Note the time change.

Moulton

Play School at Moulton High June 5 6 1978

Home Making Department sponsors a play school for ages three to five at Moulton High School from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon on June 5 and 6 1978. Please return name by May 30 to Margaret J. Martin Drawer C Moulton Texas 77975.

Moulton High School Margaret J. Martin Drawer C. Moulton Texas

Residents enjoy Mother's Day at Home outing event

On Sunday the lady residents were presented Mother's Day corsages by the Home. It was a beautiful day and many residents spent the day with relatives while others stayed in the facility.

Knights of Columbus meeting at St. Joseph Gym

The Moulton Knights of Columbus held a meeting on May 11 at 8 p.m. in St. Joseph Gym. Officers were reviewed, minutes approved, and the treasurer’s report read. Thank you cards from the Elsie Seidenberger family and the Blue bonnet Youth Ranch were acknowledged, along with sympathy cards sent to See KC's.

Moulton Knights of Columbus St. Joseph Gym Elsie Seidenberger Bluebonnet Youth Ranch

Baptist Church Sunday Services at Old Moulton Church

A preaching service will be held at Old Moulton Baptist Church on May 21 at 10 45 AM Rev Black will deliver the message Everyone is invited to attend

Old Moulton Baptist Church Rev. Black

Moulton Clinic Picnic Draws Big Crowd May 28

A large crowd is expected at the Moulton VFW Hall on Sunday May 28 for the Moulton Community All-Day Picnic. Meals start at 11:00 a.m. with meat tickets 2.50 for adults and 1.25 for children under 12. Hamburgers, to go plates, and a 2:00 p.m. auction accompany an all-day music lineup and a 2:30 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. dance featuring the Velvets Drifters and Echos.

Moulton VFW Johnny Holub Orch

Fiesta Nutrition Program For Senior Citizens

The Title VII Fiesta Senior Citizens program offers a five day nutritious meal plus arts crafts games Bible study and recreational activities for Texans aged 60 and over. It aims to ease isolation and loneliness by fostering sharing and caring within the community.

Krejci, Alvin G. Dies at 57 in San Antonio Hospital

Alvin G Krejci 57 of 5314 Bonner Drive died Sunday April 23 in a San Antonio hospital after a sudden illness. Born in Shiner Texas he had lived in Corpus Christi since 1948 and worked as a guard for King Ranch for 14 years. Page 2 Col 4

Alvin G. Krejci Bonner Drive San Antonio Shiner Texas Corpus Christi King Ranch

City Council Meeting Minutes May 8 1978 Moulton

City Council of Moulton met in regular session with Mayor Harry Meyer and six alderpersons present. Minutes of the last meeting were approved as read. Bills totaling 4063.25 were approved for payment. A citizens participation plan, required by the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, was adopted to ensure resident involvement in priority setting and planning.

City of Moulton Harry Meyer Theo. Motal Ann Hinch Paul Mosier Ervin Patek Val Hinze

Moulton Star Chaloupka Signs Blinn JC Scholarship

Moulton basketball star Liz Chaloupka became the first female athlete to sign an athletic scholarship with Blinn Junior College. The 5-9 senior averaged 20 points per game for the Moulton Bobkittens, shot 60 percent from the field, and earned All-State second team and All-District first team honors while helping pace the club to district titles. Blinn coach Diane Pritchard, moving from Texas A&I to Blinn, signed Chaloupka in a Tuesday ceremony.

Moulton Liz Chaloupka Blinn Junior College Chaloupka Moulton Bobkittens Billy Branyon Kittens Diane Pritchard Ernest Chaloupka

Little League Volunteers Recognized For Field Work And Donations

On May 10 and 12 volunteers including Mike Roberts Michael Caballero Tommy Perez Jimmy Harrell Gerard Jaluszka Leo Mesa Robert Nieto Troy Barta Ronnie De Los Santos and Russell Maresh helped on the ball field. Concession stand coordinators David and Alice Fisbeck Gloria Jasek and others assisted. Donations were received from VFW 100 American Legion 50 Roy Kotzebue Catholic Daughters of America and the Lutheran Ladies Aid.

Mike Roberts Michael Caballero Tommy Perez Jimmy Harrell Gerard Jaluska Leo Mesa Robert Nieto Troy Barta Ronnie de Los Santos Russell Maresh David Alice Fisbeck Gloria Jasek VFW American Legion Roy Kotzebue Catholic Daughters of America Lutheran Ladies Aid

May Birthday Party at Shady Oak for Frances Kremenek

The regular monthly birthday party for May at Shady Oak will be Sunday May 21 from 2 to 4 p m. One celebrant this month, the birthday lady is Miss Frances Kremenek.

Frances Kremenek

Adult Class Sessions Public Notice 1978

Public notice outlines an adult class over June 20 to 22 1978 with morning sessions from 9 to 11 and evening sessions 6 to 8. It asks attendees to circle their preference for a morning topic on Child Development or Housing and indicates a crafts activity with a signed address.

Moulton Chamber of Commerce Banquet Held May 10

The 30th Annual Banquet of the Moulton Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture was held Wednesday May 10 at the American Legion Hall. A spring color décor by the Sophomore Homemaking Class, hostesses including Miss Moulton contestants, and a punch service by Mrs. Alice Fisbeck and Mrs. Shirley Fredrich complemented the evening. The event featured Alley Bar-B-Que catering and Sidney Bochat as Master of Ceremonies. Father Robert Schmidt gave the invocation and Benediction. Mayor Harry Meyer attended.

Moulton Enos Cave Alice Fisbeck Shirley Fredrich Sidney Bochat Robert Schmidt Harry Meyer

Moulton School Board Meets May Ninth in Admin Building

The Moulton School Board met Tuesday May 9 in the Administration Building with President Alvin Kocian presiding. Superintendent Thomas H Hoyer and board members Leslie Haas Carl Henke Jimmy Holub Marvin Jasek and Gus Targac were present along with principals R L Orsak Kenneth Fishbeck and secretary Lexie Etlinger.

Moulton Alvin Kocian Thomas H. Hoyer Leslie Haas Carl Henke Jimmy Holub Marvin Jasek Gus Targac R. L. Orsak Kenneth Fishbeck Lexie Etlinger

FFA Area III Degree Check Names Three Milam Candidates

Three Lone Star Farmer candidates from the Moulton FFA passed the Area Degree Check at the Area III FFA Convention in Bryan. James Neskora James Meeiserschlaeger and Chris Kram were the finalists with Kram and Meiserschlaeger serving as voting delegates.

Lone Star Farmer Moulton Bryan James Neskora James Meeiserschlaeger Chris Kram Kram Meiserschlaeger

Shirley's Coffee Shop Re opens After Remodel

Shirley's Coffee Shop is back in business after remodeling. The shop now serves homemade kolaches chili hot dogs grilled cheese ham and cheese burritos and more along with soda fountain favorites like ice cream shakes and sundaes. A grand opening will be announced later.

Shirley's Coffee Shop

Little League results from Moulton opening day

The Flatonia Tigers beat the Moulton Eagles and the Moulton Rebels won 9 to 8 against the Flatonia Yanks. Eagles pitchers were Gene Selzer and Robert Nieto. Rebels pitchers were Daryl Fojtik and Richard Stavinoha. The Moulton Angels lost to Flatonia. Shiner Scooters defeated the Moulton Blue Jays. Angels pitcher Nina Fisbeck. Blue Jays pitchers Beverly Roznovsky and Melissa Kleihege.

Moulton Flatonia Tigers Moulton Eagles Moulton Rebels Flatonia Yanks Eagles Gene Selzer Robert Nieto The Rebels Daryl Fojtik Richard Stavinoha Moulton Angel Flatonia Shiner Scooters Moulton Blue Jays Angels Nina Fisbeck Blue Jays Beverly Roznovsky Melissa Kleihege

Tex-Pack Express Moves to North End Service Station

Notice states the Tex Pack Express has relocated to the North End Service Station. Freight can be left or picked up at this location as of the notice.

Tex- Pack Express North End

Jr League Urges Caps Off While Not at Games

Parents are told Jr League baseball players may not wear league caps outside regulation games. Despite warnings, caps have been worn in school and town settings. Readers are asked to keep uniforms neat by enforcing the rule.

Olle Pharmacy Announces New Store Hours

OLLE PHARMACY in Moulton Texas will change hours effective June 1 1978. Weekdays 8:00 AM to 6:30 PM Saturdays 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM Sundays closed. Contact 596 4842 for details.

Olle Pharmacy

Illness and recovery updates from local hospital patients

Mrs Elton Hoepken returned home last week from DeTar Hospital Victoria after surgery and is recuperating. Mrs Chas E Tousek, sent by Moulton Ambulance from Shady Oak Nursing Home to Holmes Memorial Gonzales, suffered her third stroke and later transferred Friday to Nix Hospital San Antonio, where she remains critically ill in the ICU on the 24th floor.

Elton Hoepken DeTar Hospital Victoria Chas. E. Tousek Moulton Shady Oak Holmes Memorial Hospital Gonzales Nix

Proske Receives BS Degree From Texas A and M

Robert Proske earned a Bachelor of Science in Building Construction at 9 a.m. on Saturday May 6 1978 at Texas A&M University. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Adolph Proske of La Grange Texas and grandson of Mrs Alfred Proske of Moulton and Mrs Lee Proske.

Robert Proske Texas A & M Adolph Proske la Grange Texas Alfred Proske Moulton

FHA Girls of the Month Liz Chaloupka and Donna Bohuslav

Liz Chaloupka, a senior at MHS, serves as annual staff co editor and FHA treasurer and leads Beta Club while competing in basketball and track. Donna Bohuslav, also a senior, co edits annual staff, FHA vice president, biology club treasurer and varsity basketball and track athlete, named Miss MHS.

Liz Chaloupka FHA Liz MHS Ernest Chaloupka Donna Bohuslav Donna CYO KJZT Clarence Bohuslav

Bellringers Launch May House to House Mental Health Drive

Lexie Boehm announces 16 Bellringer marchers will canvass homes in May to benefit the Mental Health Association in Texas a nonprofit activist group focused on education and better services Proceeds support the association educational and social action efforts in the community Readables list Elsie Jasek Hilda Luksovsky Alma Halliburton Bessie Fike Floris Ann Simper Gladys Dodds Lexie Boehm Allyne Fisbeck Alice Dietschke Lilly Bohuslav Bessie Tony Silba Hilda Hohmann Rose Helweg Elizabeth Holm and Alice Fisbeck

Lexie Boehm Moulton Bellringer Mental Health Association Texas Elsie Jasek Hilda Luksovsky Alma Halliburton Bessie Fike Floris Ann Simper Gladys Dodds Allyne Fisbeck Alice Dietschke Lilly Bohuslav Bessie Tony Silba Hilda Hohmann Rose Helweg Elizabeth Holm Alice Fisbeck

Big Auction Seeks Old Items for Community Sale

Items are needed for a large community auction. Look in attics storage rooms or barns for anything old used or new. Drop off at Hiway Lumber Co Fisbeck Gro cery Gus's Place or Patek's Grocery or call for pickup. Collect calls accepted at 596-4580.

Hiway Lumber Co Fisbeck Gus Patek's

Rumors About Savior Castro Denied Addresses Gossip

Savior Castro refutes circulating rumors stating there is no basis for the malicious gossip and asks for it to stop immediately. The message condemns the spread of lies and asserts the speaker’s stance against false allegations.

Kaiser Reunion Here May 21

The Kaiser family reunion will be held Sunday May 21 at the Moulton American Legion Hall with registration at 10 30 A M Dinner will be served at noon Each family is asked to bring a basket lunch Notify your children and other relatives.

Moulton

Bessie Jemelka Dies at 7 Percent in Moulton Onto Funeral

Mrs. Bessie Jemelka of Moulton died Friday May 12 1978 at Shady Oak Nursing Home in Moulton Funeral services were held and details appeared in Funeral notice on page 2 column 2

Bessie Jemelka Moulton Shady Oak

Also Mentioned on This Page

Margorie Dennis Larry W. Swonke Kc's Rainbow Rhythms Fifsta Krejci Housing and Community Development Act Moulton’s Chaloupka Blinn JC Blinn Texas A&i University Little League Volunteers Shady Oak Notice Banquet Shirley A&m University Lee Proske Donna Bohuslayv Association Moulton Community Kaiser Geier-Merrem Post Alton Fojtik Julius Holm Zion Lutheran Church Pledge of Allegiance United States of America America Denise Fishbeck Theodore O'Hara Torq Web Robert Janota Robert P. Walsh Zion Lutheran Choir Kenneth Black Baptist Geier-Merrem American Legion Hall
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