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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1975
Page
1
The American Legion hosts a May 25 1975 Decoration Day service at 9 30 A M with the pledge of allegiance prayers and benediction by pastors from St Josephs Hallettsville and Zion Lutheran. If bad weather, service moves to the American Legion Hall.
The Knights of Columbus council 3244 will sponsor a charity dance at the VFW Hall in Moulton on Sunday May 25 to fund council projects and community efforts including the high school scholarship fund Little League sponsorship and Santa Claus Day. Music by the Velvets. Dancing runs 9 p m to 1 a m. The event replaces the annual K of C Picnic which is not held this year. The following Monday May 26 is a holiday so plan to attend.
Lavaca County reports multiple incidents of trash and dead animals dumped in creeks and ditches. Constable Joe Nieto warns such dumping is illegal and violators will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.
Rocket pitcher Bud Whiteyman won 4-2 over the Flatonia Wildcats after striking out 13 and belting his second homer. Jim Gorski credited pitching with the victory while Whiteyman’s bat produced key runs as the Rockets moved into second in the South Zone.
Mr. Oscar Riebschlaeger remains in Shiner Hospital after a Saturday admission showing slight improvement. Mr. Alfred Hirsch underwent major surgery at Renger Hospital Hallettsville last week and is recuperating. Mr. Jim Novosad of Jim's Cafe in Moulton is recovering after major surgery at Shiner Hospital the previous week, with hospital entry on Wednesday and discharge pending recovery.
The 22nd annual Miculka Family Reunion will convene Sunday June 1 at the Legion Hall in Moulton. Registration starts at 10 A.M. with a basket lunch served at noon.
Mr and Mrs Edd Pilsner Mr and Mrs Elo Muehrstein Leona Fiedler Hertha Vyoral Rudie and Richard Gaertner attended the Lone Star Stockholders meeting in San Antonio Wednesday of last week where they enjoyed refreshments and snacks and a Buckhorn tour.
An Athletic Director has been appointed by the City of Moulton. Bobby Roznovsky will supervise activities and maintain parks and playgrounds thru the summer months. The move aims to keep properties in top condition and assist all participants.
The KJT Fishing Contest will be held at O. L. Menking Lake near Witting on May 25 starting at 1 p.m. Local anglers vie for prizes in a community outdoor event.
Mostly all business places will be closed in Moulton Monday, May 26 in observance of Memorial Day holiday.
The Moulton Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture float entered the Giddings Rodeo Parade last week Thursday. Riders atop the float were Betty Jean Meyer Karen Bohuslav and Barbara Brom.
Bill Kosub of Moulton joined 47 other graduates at Subiaco Academy Arkansas on May 10. He served as class president assistant editor of the Pax and reporter for the Periscope, earned honors in Business Law and Sportsmanship, and will attend Baylor University to study Law and Psychology.
The Board of Equalization will meet on Tuesday June 3 1975 from 9 a.m. to 3 30 p.m. at the Administration Building. Lexie Etlinger Tax Assessor Collector.
The Moulton School Board met on Wednesday May 14 in the Administration Building with President Daniel Jasek presiding. Supt Hoyer and board members present approved minutes and financials, elected Jasek president Kocian vice president Haas secretary, rehired bus drivers Filipp Filipp Kubicek, accepted Frances Weise’s resignation, and hired Sybil Pustejovsky as a teacher pending release from Halletts ville Indiana district.
Reagan V. Brown special assistant to Governor Dolph Briscoe will speak at the Chamber of Commerce Banquet at the American Legion Hall on Wednesday May 28 at 8:00 p.m. Social hour 7:00 to 8:00. He is noted as a community developer and longtime Texas A&M sociologist with national recognition. Tickets are 3.50 each from local banks and stores.
The VFEW Auxiliary to VFW 6971 met May 8 and, due to bad weather, had small attendance. They voted to donate 25 dollars to Moulton Little League and ordered a Past President's Pin for the treasurer. Betty Sharar and Mary Nell Holub won door prizes. Hamburgers were served by Hattie Pavias and Emma Ermis after the meeting.
The second annual Fish-O-Rama in the Live Oak District took place May 17 at Green Dickson Camp. Cubs fished from morning until afternoon with prizes for first fish, largest and heaviest, most fish, and second largest. Winners included Clint Branestetter Cuero, Robert Nieto Moulton, Daryl Fojtik Moulton, and Richard Rodriguez Yoakum.
Mobile X-Ray Unit will be stationed on Main Street in Moulton Texas on Saturday May 31 from 10 AM to 1 PM and 2 PM to 5 PM. A local committee will assist with registering. 15 year olds and up are urged to use the service including school employees and tuberculosis certification seekers. Contributions help cover rising operating costs and Christmas Seal funds this health service. Lavaca County board member Dr Harvey Renger and Mr Plowman represent on the ALA-AA board.
Lavaca County road commissioner Henry Kocian sues landowner Harry Hruzek for obstructing a public road with chained gates around May 9 1975. The suit seeks 5000 damages and 10000 exemplary damages for years of county road use by Brown Chapel residents.
The Moulton City Council met May 12 with all members present. They amended water rates to add an industrial tier and approved bills. The ball park will stay open for softball, no alcohol, and field cleaning after each game by team managers. Revenue sharing was tabled until the next meeting. Electric and water departments showed small net profits, sewer posted a modest gain.
Lavaca County 4-H members competed in Hallettsville on May 14 with several top placements. In 6th grade and under Girls Sheri Dornak and Sheila Kubenka earned first and second in sprints while Sharon Selzer claimed second in the 100 yd dash and led in a relay.
The Barta family reunion will take place at W F W Hall in Moulton Texas on June 8 1975 starting at 10 O clock. A noon basket lunch will be served and entertainment will be provided throughout the day.
Market report lists prices for butcher calves stockers bulls cows and hogs with ranges for quality grades. No. 1 tops hogs bring 45.00 to 45.90 while sows sell 36.00 to 42.50. cows and calves show several pair values depending on condition.
Notice asks all Club Dance attendees to return tickets to any director or to Farmers & Merchants State Bank. Cooperation from the public is appreciated.
Austin Comptroller Bob Bullock issued 19.9 million in May sales tax rebates to 700 of 809 cities with the one percent levy. Payments cover receipts April 4 to May 2, with June payments to include quarterly merchant returns. Cities listed include Halletsville, Moulton and Amielas with varying amounts.
On Tuesday May 13 Flatonia Tigers defeated W P Williams 17 to 5 and Flatonia Cardinals beat W P Washington 8 to 5. On the same day Flatonia Yankees edged L P Hernandez 7 to 5. On Friday May 16 Flatonia Yankees won over W P Hernandez 7 to 5 while Moulton Eagles beat Flatonia Tigers 6 to 4 and L P Gonzales defeated L P Pavlicek 6 to 4.
Flatonia Mets defeated Flatonia Dodgers 17 to 12 while Moulton team beat Moulton Rangers 8 to 5 on Thursday night.
About 3 500 students earned degrees or diplomas at the University of Houston spring 1975 commencement held May 17 at Hofheinz Pavilion. Among the graduates was Moulton native Leslie C Beyer earning a BBA in Production Logistics Management.
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