Sheriff Woytek’s Weekly Report October 28 to November 3, 1973
Daily sheriff notes show deputies assisting Highway Patrol with DWI prisoners, hospital transfers, and ambulance calls. Officers conducted court appearances, fines, and fingerprinting for DWI cases while patrolling highways 77 and 90 A. Reports include vandalism, cattle running loose, deer stand disputes, and a Runaway juvenile APB.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highway Patrol
Wopatenca
U. S. 77 South
Patiens
Kenger
Victoria
Victoria Police Academy
Kenger Hospital
Capias
Hallettsville
Shiner
Fire Department
Yoakum Police Department
Yoakum
Vicwria Police Academy
Moulton
Praha Centennial Kountry Club Event Winners List
The Centennial Kountry Club in Praha held a grand opening on October 20. Owners Ed and Kurtz announced prize winners including Bertha Oncken first prize ice chest and others such as Mary Ann Knezek second prize beer and Joe Jasek seventh prize Thermo coasters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Praha
H. Club
Edwin Kurtz
Bertha W. Oncken
Weimar
Mary Ann Knezek
Bryan
Gary Zouzalik
Flatonia
Arden Knezek
Schulenburg
John Vaculik
Engle
Wilma Hassell
Joe F. Jasek
J. T. Everett
Henry Wehmeyer
Edwin Gallia, Jr
Hallettsville
Former Moulton Resident John K Kasper Dies at 80
John K Kasper, 80, of Houston, formerly of Moulton, died October 20. He belonged to Sokol Houston and the Western Fraternal Association, survived by his wife Clara Barbara Kasper and three grandsons. Funeral 12:45 pm October 22 at Earthman North Freeway Chapel. interment Woodlawn Cemetery. Rev James Olsovsky officiated. S P J S T service by Ernest Hanka. Pallbearers named. Born February 2, 1893 in Nekolice, Czechoslovakia, Kasper joined Sokol in 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John K. Kasper
Houston
Sokol Houston
Western Fraternal Ass'n
Clara Barbara Kasper
John Burris
Ronald Patrick Lee
Reginald Montalbano
Earthmans
All Saints Church
Earnest Hanka
Lodge No. 88
William Mraz
John Thomas Burris
Charles Petr Petrzelka
Frank Sebek
Emil Kuropata
Emil Filipp
John Karl Kasper
Nekolice
Czechoslovakia
Firemen Stag Supper a Great Success in Moulton
Fire Chief Willie Hoepfi on behalf of the Moulton Fire Department extends thanks to all who participated in the Stag Barbecue Supper. Held October 24 the annual event drew a very large crowd and was deemed a great success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie Hoepfi
Moulton
Notice on stamp pads printing change at Moulton Trading Stamp
Due to a paper shortage the Moulton Trading Stamp issues the last shipment of stamp pads on green safety paper instead of white. The stamp values and company policies remain unchanged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton Trading Stamp
David Grahmann Wins Church Quilt Donation Prize
The report notes on Sunday November 4 that David J. Grahmann of Stafford Texas won the beautful quilt donated to St Anthony's Catholic Church in Witting by Mrs Edmund Kubicek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David J. Grahmann
Stafford
Texas
Edmund Kubicek
St Anthony's Catholic Church
Witting
Ladies Aid Meets Lutheran Aid Form New Cemetery Bond
The Ladies Aid met November 1 with hymns and a prayer led by Pastor Holm. Rose Helweg and Hilda Hohmann reported visits, Alma Wieting joined as a member, and a motion approved funding half the cement slab on the Urban cemetery lot. Committee names were set and hostesses announced for December. The group planned prayers for sick and shut-ins and noted forthcoming floral arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lutheran Aid
Pp. m
Pastor Holm
America
Rose Helweg
Hilda Hohmann
Alma Wieting
Ladies Aid
Mary Ammermann
Hilda Rothbauer
Margaret Beale
Lillie Trojacek
D. Ammermann
Louisa Hohmann
Lavaca County Approves Two Amendments in Special Election
Lavaca County voters approve amendments two and three on the special election ballot held Tuesday November 6. Moulton tally shows Pay Raises 11 to 142, Homestead Protection 62 to 87, Homestead Exemption 60 to 88, Conservation Districts 27 to 114, Sea Wall Bonds 55 to 92, District Courts 25 to 115, Veterans Land Fund 48 to unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lavaca County
Dist
Veterans Land Fund
Statewide amendment results show mixed approval
Latest returns reveal No 1 Legislature pay annual sessions and No 8 Broaden ad valorem tax defeated while other amendments were approved. County counts show supporting and opposing votes across ad valorem and water storage tax proposals with varied outcomes.
Parts of Texas sinking blamed on groundwater pumpage
Gulf Coast Citizens Council on Water Resources met in Houston to discuss land subsidence along the Texas Gulf Coast. Lead speaker Dr. William Fisher linked subsidence to groundwater withdrawal, noting nine-foot changes in the Houston Ship Channel area and nine feet plus in Pasadena. Council members and officials urged regulation and alternatives, with a plan to reconvene in Houston for more testimony and public input.
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Texas
Gulf Coast Citizens Council On Water Resources
Houston
Bill Patman
Canada
Walter H. Mengden, Jr
James D. Dannenbaum
Morris Atlas
McAllen
Barney M. Davis
Corpus Christi
Guy C. Jackson III
Anahuac
Pat Pace
Brownsville
Rob Thomas
Victoria
Dan A. Thornton
Eagle Lake
William Fisher
Bureau of Economic Geology
University of Texas At Austin
Texas Gulf Coast
Jack Davis
Gulf Coast Waste Disposal Authority
Houston Ship Channel
Robert K. Gabrysch
U. S. Geological Survey
Pasadena
Ship Channel
San Jacinto Monument
Gabrysch
Texas City
Freeport
Patman
P. O. Box
Capitol Station
Austin
Thank you for publishing help on school bell project
A letter from Thomas Hoyer and Anita Richter of the Sam and Will Moore Institute thanks Malec Publishing Company for assisting with erecting a nude school bell at the old Sam and Will Moore Institute. The note credits sustained cooperation and service from the publisher in starting, continuing, and concluding the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam and Will Moore Institute
Eee Ee
Thomas H. Hoyer
Anita L. Richter
Sam
Will Moore Institute
Man Receives Four Year Probation in Hallettsville
James Robinson of Hallettsville was given a four year probation by District Judge B B Schraub on Monday after being charged with assault with intent to murder for a knife attack on Clarence Johnson in Hallettsville on Sunday August 12 1973. Johnson suffered a deep knife wound to the lower abdomen and across the right shoulder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Robinson
Hallettsville
B. B. Schraub
Robinson
Clarence Johnson
Johnson
Weekend Visitors at Mrs Merrem Home
Weekend visitors in the home of Mrs Leona Merrem included Mr and Mrs Melvin Merrem Mrs Tommy Brasher and son Scotty of Weimar Mr and Mrs Wm Woehler of Yoakum Mrs Edward Giles of San Antonio and Mrs Edith Pyland of Moulton.
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Leona Merrem
Melvin Merrem
Tommy Brasher
Son
Scotty
Weimar
Wm. Woehler
Yoakum
Edward Giles
San Antonio
Edith Pyland
Moulton
Boerne Women Visit Mrs Arnim Had Thursday
Mrs Helen Wade Miss Barbara Wade and Mrs Chester A dam from Boerne visited the home of Mrs E C Arnim on Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Wade
Barbara Wade
Chester Adam
Boerne
E. C. Arnim
Lavaca County Grand Jury Indicts Five in Monday Session
The Fall Term Lavaca County Grand Jury at Hallettsville handed up five indictments for forgery and passing, assault with intent to murder, carrying a prohibited weapon, murder with vehicle, and narcotic drug possession. Impaneled jurors and staff are listed. District Judge B. B. Schraub presided with DA Houston Munson and Lavaca County Attorney Terrell Mullins leading the prosecution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lavaca County Grand Jury
Lavaca County
Hallettsville
Frank Garza
Robert North
Glen Paul Marek
Ralph L. Loving
Bill Ray Mica
B. B. Schraub
Houston Munson
Terrell Mullins
Home Entry And Robbery At Mrs Rosie John Residence
A southern town home was entered Saturday evening likely through the back door. Robbery totaled $24 in coins from a shoebox in a bathroom closet and a nearby chest drawer was ransacked but not emptied. Case remains under investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosie John
Houston Officer Resigns Over Jemelka Shooting
Houston Patrolman Robert E. Stinett, 22, resigns for personal reasons after fatally shooting grocer Leroy Jemelka, 39, during a burglary investigation at 9409 Clay Rd. on Oct. 22. Inspector Williams said the resignation is not connected to the shooting. Carnes, 18, held for burglary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Houston Chronicle
Houston
Robert E. Stinett
Leroy Jemelka
W. L. Williams
Stinnett
Jemelka
Clay Rd
KC Games Party Moves Start Time to 6 30 P M
Effective November 11 the Games Party at Moulton St Joseph Parish Hall will begin at 6 30 P M. Sponsored by the Moulton Knights of Columbus this entertainment stakes an early evening event for parishioners and neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton St. Joseph Parish Hall
The
Moulton Knights of Columbus
Final Report On School Bell Project
The final report details the 1901 bell housing project at the Sam and Will Moore Institute. Principal Thomas H. Hoyer led board approval with Lavaca County Historical Survey support. initial $300 estimate rose to $920 thanks to generous contributors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas H. Hoyer
Sam and Will Moore Institute
Lavaca Co. Historical Survey Committee
Kathy Fishbeck
Stanis Rothbauer Returns Home From Hospital Stay
Stanis Rothbauer was discharged from Renger Memorial Hospital after a nine day illness and is reported to be doing fine at home since last week Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanis Rothbauer
Renger Memorial Hospital
PFC Carl Swonke Stationed In Germany
Army Private First Class Carl S Swonke son of Mr and Mrs Luke C Swonke Route 1 Moulton is assigned to Headquarters and Service Company US Army Security Agency Field Station Berlin Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army
Carl S. Swonke
Luke C. Swonke
Moulton
Headquarters and Service Company
U. S. Army Security Agency
Berlin
Germany
Eberhards Win Multiple Ribbons at Austin Flower Show
Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Eberhard visited Austin for the Austin Men's Garden Club Fall Flower and Garden Show. Their son David attended as well. Mr. Eberhard entered three hanging baskets and earned two ribbons, a blue for first prize and a yellow for third.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. E. Eberhard
Austin
David
Austin Men's Garden Club
Eberhard
Wedding Pictures Policy and Fees
The notice outlines wedding and engagement photos in black and white glossy prints no larger than five by seven inches. A service fee depends on picture size, but no charge for stories. Staff will exercise due care but cannot accept responsibility for damage or loss.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wm. Patman
Walter Malec
Dusan Spacil
Sen
Win
Csl
Taylor
Leona
W. Woytek
Weekly Report
David Grahmann
the Malec
Hallettsville, Texas
Mr. Malec
Margaret Kolar
Eunice Bohuslav
Edwin F. Darilek
Jack J. Cloutier
Bennie Mitchen
Jerome L. Chunda
John Honish
Rud. Bordovsky
W. H. Pundt
Ira Blahuta
Moravia
C. Y. Jacobs
Rudolph Leiber
Door
Albert McElroy
Michael FE. Carnes
Grace Preston
Elsie Templin Buerger
Seguin
USA Bet
Arnim Puck
Puck
Treas
School Bell Fund
Pfc
Carl Swonke
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