Centenarian Henry Sonsel Is 100 and Honored in Moulton
Henry Sonsel, a farmer and carpenter from Oak Grove near Moulton, Texas, celebrated his 100th birthday at Shady Oak Nursing Home with family and friends, as dignitaries including President Ford and Governor Briscoe sent congratulations. The Moulton Community Medical Clinic also announced the purchase of Janszen property within city limits to serve as a central clinic site.
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Henry Sonsel
Shady Oak
Moulton
Nursing Home
Sonsel
Carpenter
Oak Grove
Texas
Emil
Edna) Laqua
Rt. 1
Shiner
Herman Sonsel
Willis
Henry Sonsel Jr
Gonzales
Cecelia Gloger
Houston
Sonsei
Gerald Ford
Dolph Briscoe
Bill Hobby
J. J. Pickle
Tim von Dohlen
Wm. Patman
M.C.M.C
Janszen
Willie Joe Etlinger Moves to San Antonio
Mr and Mrs Willie Joe Etlinger and their sons Brian and Darren are now residents of San Antonio where they have moved recently Willie Joe is employed with the Little Brownie Cookie Co in San Antonio.
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Willie Joe Etlinger
Brian
Darren
San Antonio
Willie Joe
The
Little Brownie Cookie Co
Moulton Catholic Life Ins Union Holds Annual Meeting
The Moulton Branch No. 16 Catholic Life Insurance Union held its tenth Annual Social Sunday on May 18 at the VFW Hall. Rev. Robert Schmidt gave the blessing and Willibald Klieihege led the meeting with officers listed, including James J. Surman and Reinhold Hoepfl. Financials showed a May 1 balance of $833.35 with income $659.98 and expenses $500.47. delegates reported on the San Antonio convention.
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Moulton
No. 16
Catholic Life Insurance Union
VFW
Robert Schmidt
Willibald Klieihege
Willibald Kleihege
James J. Surman
Father Schmidt
San Antonio
Harvey Bartosh
Weimar
Broms celebrate 60 years in Moulton anniversary
Mr and Mrs Frank Brom marked their 60th wedding anniversary at Shady Oak Nursing Home in Moulton with Mass blessed by Father Robert Schmidt. They wed May 17 1915 at St Josephs Church and have 12 grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
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Frank Brom
Shady Oak
Moulton
Robert Schmidt
Olga Kubicek
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Fred
Maxine) Horak
Corpus Christi
Elo
Helen) Seifert
Elvin
Gladys) Mikulencak
Mrs. Brom
Oak Grove
Heiman Schraer Reunion Set for June in Shiner Texas
The 14th Heiman Schraer Reunion will be held at Green Dickson Park in Shiner Texas on Sunday June 1 1975. Each family is requested to bring a basket lunch.
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Green Dickson Park
Shiner
Texas
Board of Equalization Meeting Scheduled June 3 1975
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.
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Board of Equalization
Lexie Etlinger
Koranek graduates magna cum laude from Texas A&M
David J. Koranek of Moulton earned a chemistry degree and graduated magna cum laude from Texas A&M University as part of TAMU's 2,074 spring graduates. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Alphonse Koranek.
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David J. Koranek
Moulton
Texas A&m University
Koranek
Alphonse Koranek
Tamu
City of Moulton Announces Fuel Adjustment Charge
Notice states the fuel adjustment charge on the June 1 1975 electric bill is .0113 mills per KWH or 11.13 dollars per 1000 KWH as reflected on the May 1 1975 bill. City of Moulton.
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Moulton
Nursing Home Observes Mother's Day and Open House
Beginning with Mother's Day on May 11 residents received carnations. Activities on May 13 included arts and crafts from 2 to 4 with volunteers Cecelia Maresh Annie Maresh Dorothy Friedl Lois Kreitz and residents advancing the Grandmother's Patch Work quilt. Guests Emil Jaluska and A J Breitschoff enjoyed dominoes with residents. Open House marked Nursing Home Week on May 15 honoring centenarian Henry Sonsel.
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Cecelia Maresh
Annie Maresh
Dorothy Friedl
Lois Kreitz
Domino Players
Emil Jaluska
A. J. Breitschopf
Henry Sonsel
Yoakum Merchants Face Shiner Clippers at Leather Tom Festival
Yoakum Merchants meet rival Shiner Clippers in a festival baseball game set for Wednesday June 4 1975 at 8 00 p m as part of the 47th Leather Tom Tom Festival kickoff. Shiner is a traditional South Central rival in Yoakum baseball lore.
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Shiner Clippers
Shiner
South Central
Decoration Day Services Held At City Cemetery Here Sun
Large crowd attends Decoration Day at Moulton City Cemetery with the Moulton American Legion Post leading the program. Rev. Robert Holbrook delivers the Memorial Address urging patriotism and the role of religion in public life and the Constitution.
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City Cemetery
Moulton City Cemetery
Moulton Am
America
Rev. Holbrook
Holbrook
Old Moulton Homecoming Set for June 4
Old Moulton Homecoming notice announces a June 8 gathering at the old Culak School with a basket lunch. Ice and coffee provided.
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Old Moulton
Fireman Alvin Diouhy Promoted in Victoria Fire Dept
Alvin Diouhy was promoted from lieutenant to junior captain in the Victoria Fire Department by Fire Chief Tom Kinney to fill a vacancy created by recent personnel changes announced on May 6. He succeeds Herb Whitley, now senior captain, as part of a reshuffle that includes Tony Haschke becoming deputy chief and Kenneth Volkmer becoming assistant chief. Alvin is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Diouhy.
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Alvin Diouhy
Victoria Fire Department
Tom Kinney
Diouhy
Herb Whitley
Tony Haschke
Kenneth Volkmer
Alvin
Adolph Diouhy
John J Seidel Dies In L A Native of Fayette County
John J Seidel 76 of San Antonio died in a San Antonio hospital Tuesday May 26. He was born in Fayette County Scotts Community and lived much of his life in San Antonio with wife Marie Biehunke. Services were held May 22 at Dellcrest Chapel and a Rosary May 21. Interment followed at Holy Cross Cemetery. Surviving wife daughter Annette Scott grandson Walter Scott II granddaughter Julie Ann Scott sisters Annie Magraver Bertha Marko Emma Eilert and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a sister Mary Cuchos and a brother Frank.
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John J. Seidel
Preston Ave
San Antonio
Seidel
Fayette County
Frank Seidel
Marie Biehunke
Dellcrest Chapel
St. Gerard's Catholic Church
Joseph Greenwell
C.S.S.R
Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery
Marie Seidel
Walter
Annette) Scott
Walter D. Scott II
Julie Ann Scott
Annie Magraver
Bertha Marko
Emma Eilert
Moulton
Mary Cuchos
Frank
Moulton Clinic Donors Listed
Donor roll shows Sponsors giving 500 to 999.99 dollars including Mrs. Lillie Faltisek. Patrons 100 to 499.99 include Mrs. Annie Kozelsky and couples Maresh and Hanslik. Donors 10 to 49.99 include Darvin Vasek and families Rains of Hallettsville and Vla dik Pesek. About 200 dollars raised to date through Memorials.
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Lillie Faltisek
Annie Kozelsky
Ed. Maresh
Herman Hanslik
Darvin Vasek
L. J. Rains
Hallettsville
Vladik Pesek
Moulton Farmers Gin
Unsold Benefit Club Dance Tickets Return Request
The holders of all unsold Benefit Club Dance tickets are asked to return them to any director of the Farmers & Merchants State Bank. Only tickets unsold are requested. Moulton Community Medical Clinic.
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Farmers & Merchants State Bank
Moulton Community Medical Clinic
Legion and Aux to Meet on June 4 at Legion Home
The Moulton American Legion and Auxiliary will meet Wednesday night June 4 at the Legion Home. Election of officers will be held and supper will be served at 7 30 p.m.
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Legion & Aux
Moulton
American Legion and Auxiliary
Legion Home
Moulton Clinic Seeks 150000 Fund Drive Goal
The Moulton Community Medical Clinic outlines a $150000 goal to build a new clinic. Residents former and current and friends are urged to donate with a weekly donor list in the Moulton Eagle. Donations are categorized from special deeds to simple donors.
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Moulton
Miss Shirley Machalec Selected for National Honor Society
Shirley Machalec daughter of Mr and Mrs Alvin Machalec Corpus Christi and Mr and Mrs Joe P Machalec Moulton is named for membership in the nations leading high school honorary The Society honors America's most distinguished students for academic excellence and leadership and she has qualified for this high national honor Among the honors she received she was chosen as
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Shirley Ann Machalec
Alvin Machalec
Corpus Christi
Joe P. Machalec
Moulton
America
Shirley
Miss Machalec
Heavy rains flood area causing road closures
Excessive rainfall Friday night and Saturday caused streams to overflow. The FM roads to Gonzales and Waelder were closed due to Peach Creek high waters. Rain totals reached between 6 and 7 inches over the two days.
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Gonzales
Waelder
Peach Creek
Old Timers Game Slated At Moulton Rocket Park
Sunday June 1st marks the 1st Annual Moulton Shiner Old Timers Game at Moulton Rocket Baseball Park. Ex players from the Moulton Shiner area compete in a three inning game or one hour limit at 2:00 p.m. followed by a South Central Texas Amateur League matchup between the Moulton Rockets and Shiner Clippers.
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Moulton-Shiner
Moulton Rocket
Moulton- Shiner
Jim Gorski
Moulton Rockets
Shiner
Shiner Clippers
Texas
Graduates Receive Diplomas at Sunday Commencement
Thirty graduates received diplomas Sunday night at the Commencement Exercises attended by families and friends. The program of the ceremony followed.
Presentation of Diplomas at WarBay High School
Daniel Jasek, president of the school board, presided over a diploma presentation at WarBay High. The senior class sang Seasons In The Sun, followed by a Benediction by Rev. Julius Holm and a recessional to March Aida.
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Daniel Jasek
The
Julius Holm
Local men Freddie Hirsch and Ernest Krauskopf released from Renger Hospital
Freddie Hirsch returned home last Wednesday after an eight day stay for major surgery at Renger Hospital in Hallettsville. He is up and doing fine. Ernest Krauskopf left Renger Hospital Monday after an eight day confinement for tests and is doing as well as can be expected.
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Freddie Hirsch
Renger Hospital
Ernest Krauskopf
Hallettsville
CDA Stew and Social Set for June 5
The local Court of the CDA hosts its annual stew and social on June 5. Members are invited and asked to bring sweets for the event.
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CDA
Swimming Lessons Begin at Sulphur Park in June
Swimming lessons at Sulphur Park start June 9. Call Billy Branyon at 596-4895 for details.
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Sulphur Park
Billy Branyon
Rockets Open Two Game Homestand This Weekend
The Moulton Rockets host two games at Rocket Ball Park May 31 and June 1. Donnie Bravenec starts Saturday against Halletts ville Lavacans, and Bud Whiteyman on Sunday vs Shiner Clippers. Old-Timers game at 2:00 precedes Sunday’s 3:00 contest. Rodney Maresh leaves for the Navy.
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Moulton Rockets
Rockets
Hallettsville Lavacans
Donnie Bravenec
San Jacinto Junior College
Bravenec
Roy Kotzebue
Shiner Clippers
Bud Whiteyman
Jim Gorski
Shiner
Houston
Gorski
Rocket Ball Park
Bud Whileyman
Whiteyman
Rodney Maresh
Navy
Rodney
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