Grandson of Moulton Couple Killed by Car Near Victoria
Seventeen month old Jeffrey Wayne Drexler, son of Mr. and Mrs. Leon Drexler, died in a Victoria hospital Friday night after being struck on U.S. Highway 77 in the Fordtran area. Investigators say a southbound car driven by Bennie Lee Culwell struck him, first, then a second car hit him as he lay in the roadway. Funeral services were held Sunday in Yoakum, with burial in Salem Cemetery. Survivors include parents, a sister and three brothers. maternal grandmother Nora DeBord of Hallettsville. paternal grandparents Louis and Louise Drexler of Moulton.
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Jeffrey Wayne Drexler
Louis Drexler
Moulton
Leon Drexler
Victoria Hospital
U.S. Highway 77
Fordtran
Jeffrey Wayne
Bennie Lee Culwell
Temple
Drexler
Victoria
Buffington Funeral Home
Yoakum
Michael O’shaughnessy
Frank Hollan
Salem
Delvin Hamman
Earl Gandy
Jacqueline Drexler
Jerry
James
John Drexler
Nora DeBord
Halletsville
Local Health Notes From Victoria Hospitals
Jimmie Ray Harrell Jr. underwent oral dental surgery at DeTar Hospital Victoria and is recovering at home. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Shimek. Michael Chaloupka, 2, son of Ernest Chaloupka Jr., returned from Citizen's Memorial Hospital after Friday night admission. A pet cougar on lease attacked Michael as he walked to play, wounding his neck lightly. Michael is fine.
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Jimmie Ray Harrell Jr
DeTar Hospital
Victoria
Marvin Shimek
Michael Chaloupka
Ernest Chaloupka, Jr
Citizen’s Memorial Hospital
Michael
Moulton Plans Infiltration and Inflow Sewer Analysis
During November 13 to 17, 1978 the city will conduct an infiltration and inflow study of the sewer lines by blowing colored smoke into certain mains. The work will not disrupt normal sewer operations.
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Moulton
Lavaca County Revenue Sharing Fund Uses For 1977
Lavaca County reports under the United States Revenue Sharing Program for 1977 detailing a Public Safety budget of 96000 and 12500 for Capital Public Safety, 6300 for Environmental Protection, 38034.50 for Current Public Health, 40000 Current and 45000 Capital for Public Transportation. Actual 1977 expenditures were 89359.28 for Current and 7998.12 Capital for EP and Safety, 21982.00 Current and 15822.95 Capital for Public Health, and 40264.14 Current with 38207.49 Capital for Transportation. Budget amended to align with actuals. other income included 345.84 for bridge damages and 4058.39 interest from CDs. Cash balance budgeted for 1977-1978 was 8278.57. The report notes improved roads, law enforcement, health services, and overall county facilities funded by Revenue Sharing.
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Lavaca County
Austin Flower Show At Zilker Garden Center
Mr and Mrs E E Eberhard visited Austin with their son David to attend the Austin Men s Garden Club Flower Show at Zilker Garden Center. The club claims the largest membership in the United States. David is an accredited flower show judge and helped judge hanging baskets and potted plants.
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E. E. Eberhard
David
Austin
Austin Men’s Garden Club
Zilker Garden Center
United States
Greeting Ads Being Solicited for Moulton Eagle
Christmas and New Year greetings are being solicited for the Moulton Eagle. Anyone desiring a greeting in this paper should call 596-4871.
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Moulton Eagle
KC's To Meet Tonite Thursday
The Moulton Knights of Columbus hold their regular meeting Thursday night November 9 at 7 30 at the Catholic Gym. A program on Energy Conservation will be presented.
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Kc’’S
Moulton Knights of Columbus
Moulton To Close In Observance Of Veterans Day
Businesses in Moulton will remain closed Saturday November 11 in observance of Veterans Day. The public is urged to plan shopping accordingly.
Trail Riders Schedule Final Ride and Dinner
The Friendly Trail Riders plan a Sunday event on November 12 starting at 8 a.m. from W. Hing, continuing to the Moulton VFW Hall for dinner and afternoon entertainment. A fundraising auction is scheduled and donations are welcome. Members are urged to participate in the ride.
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W. Hing
Moulton
VFW
Bobkatz Dominate Opening Game Against Austwell Tivoli
The Moulton Bobkatz won 96 to 38 over Austwell Tivoli in their season opener. Kenneth Neskora led with 42 points, including 22 in the first quarter, while Don Kleihege added 16 and Marvin Dornak 12 and Mike Kalina 10. The B game ended 44-35 with Thomas Neskora scoring 18.
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Moulton Bobkatz
Bobkatz
Kenneth Neskora
Don Kleihege
Marvin Dornak
Mike Kalina
Moulton
Thomas Neskora
Hermann Sons To Elect Officers at regular meeting
The Moulton Hermann Sons Lodge No. 59 will hold its monthly meeting and election of officers on November 15 at 7 30 p m A turkey supper will be served Members are urged to attend and vote for their officers.
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Moulton Hermann Sons Lodge No. 59
First Arts and Crafts Show Set for Hallettsville December 3
Entries for the first annual Arts and Crafts Show sponsored by the Halletts ville Lions Club are being received. The event runs 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall south of Hallettsville on Highway 77 with Lions Club food and a noon meal. Co-Chairs are Lion Don Minear and Lioness Mrs Tom Galbreath. Entries come from multiple nearby towns for crafts including ceramics, jewelry, candles, and paintings. Booth space is $25 per 10 by 12. Entry deadlines are November 27, 1978. Contact Wanda Ceramics or Don Minear for details.
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Hallettsville
Lavaca County
Lion
Tom Galbreath
Taylor
Victoria
Rockdale
Temple
Telferner
Smithville
Lolita
Brenham
Wanda Ceramics
Texas
Don Minear
Wanda Galbreath
Wanda’s Ceramics
Bee's Sweet Shop and Cafe Announces Weekend Closure
Bee's Sweet Shop and Cafe will close this Saturday and Sunday November 11 and 12. The shop will reopen and operate as usual Tuesday morning, resuming normal hours.
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Bee’s Sweet Shop
Bank Closed For Veterans Day In 1978 Observance
The Farmers and Merchants State Bank will not be open for business on November 10th and 11th, 1978, in observance of Veterans Day and in compliance with banking regulations.
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Farmers & Merchants State Bank
Lutheran Ladies Aid meeting discussed liturgy notes and plans
At Zion Lutheran Church November 2 led by Pastor Holm the Ladies Aid reviewed changes in the Holy Communion liturgy from the Lutheran Book of Worship. Treasurer Betty Hohmann reported a October Bazaar profit of 310 dollars and Anita Richter presented the Moulton Community Clinic update.
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Ladies’ Aid of Zion Lutheran Church
Holm
Betty Hohmann
Moulton
Anita Richter
Lisette Faltisek
Rose Helweg
Flatonia Livestock Market Report Highlights Calves and Cows
The market was good on all small and medium weight calves while heavy steel and bull calves were cheaper. Fat Butcher Calves sold well and packer cows rose $1 to $2. Bulls remained steady. Cow and calf pairs sold in good demand with few good pairs available. Hogs were slow, about $1 cheaper.
Livestock Market Prices For Calves Cattle and Hogs
Cattle and hog price ranges listed for Good to Choice calves and steers, heifers, bulls, stockers, and cows. Tops and sows given with price bands from 30 to 585 dollars, reflecting varying quality and weight categories.
Moulton Clinic Sets Meeting for November 8
The Moulton Community Medical Clinic will meet at the Clinic on November 8 at 7:00 P.M. The session will cover clinic updates and upcoming community health initiatives.
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Moulton Community Medical Clinic
New Cub Scouts In Troop Here
Cub Scout Pack 221 met on Oct. 27 at St. Joseph Catholic Gym with Cub Master Sidney Bochat presiding. Minutes were approved. Treasurers report by Mrs. Lorene Fishbeck. Welcomed new cubs Brian Shanks Troy Barta Nicky Nicholson Andrew Bochat Richard Orsak. Other members: Michael Perez Joe Bochat Sidney Kubenka Dennis Fishbeck Paul Dietschke. Veterans Day program planned for Nov. 10 at Shady Oak Nursing Home. Christmas candy sale planned as the only fund raiser. Christmas party set for Dec. 15 at 8 p.m. Refreshments served.
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St. Joseph Catholic Gym
Sidney Bochat
Lorene Fishbeck
Brian Shanks
Troy Barta
Nicky Nicholson
Andrew Bochat
Richard Orsak
Michael Perez
Joe Bochat
Sidney Kubenka
Dennis Fishbeck
Paul Dietschke
Cubs
Shady Oak Nursing Home
Funeral Services Held for Willie S. Hill
Funeral services for Willie S. Bill Hill 79 who died Friday in a Ganado hospital were held Sunday at 2 p.m. in the Jackson County Funeral Home Chapel Edna Rev Herbert L Frederick officiated Burial followed in Ganado City Cemetery Hill born Fort Worth June 2 1899 was a retired oil and gas broker who moved to Edna in 1941 He was a member of the American Legion and lifelong Ganado resident Survived by wife Clemice Hill of Ganado a son Dugan Hill of Houston a sister Mrs Burton Dunn of Corpus Christi five grandchildren and one great grandchild. Mrs Hill formerly of Moulton was remembered as Clemice Vanham.
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Willie S
Bill’’ Hill
Ganado
Jackson County Funeral Home
Edna
Herbert L. Frederick
Ganado City
Fort Worth
Hill
American Legion
Clemice Hill
Dugan Hill
Houston
Burton Dunn
Corpus Christi
Moulton
Clemice Vanham
Dont Forget The CCA Membership Social
Moulton’s Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture reminds all town residents of the membership social held during the regular chamber meeting week. The event is Thursday November 16 at 7 30 p m at the Catholic Gym with refreshments provided. Mark your calendars and attend.
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Moulton
Chamber of Commerce and Agricuulture
Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture
Moulton Area Senior Site Leader Named
Debbie Hart of Shiner is the new Site Coordinator for the Moulton Senior Citizens Luncheon Program. The site serves about 35 seniors with a hot lunch five days weekly and bingo. Organizers plan quilts and raffles, with an Open House hoped for December at the Mason Building.
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Moulton Area
Moulton
Debbie Hart
Shiner
Debbie
Special Thanks To Local Merchants
The Senior Citizens Site thanks Fisbeck Grocery for cake mixes and punch base and Moulton Hardware for a coffee pot for monthly birthday parties. Donations of cash or in kind goods are invited to support the Senior Citizen Nutrition Program per Governor’s Committee on Aging. Contact Debbie Hartl at 596-4981 for details.
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Fisbeck Grocery
Moulton Hardware Company
Debbie Hartl
LEO J. HOEPFL RITES HELD OCT. 22
Leo John Hoepfl 65 of Houston died October 22 1978 after a lingering illness. Funeral services were at St. Theresa Catholic Church Houston with interment in a Houston cemetery. Rosary was read Oct 23 at 8 p.m. He was born Oct 1 1913 in Lavaca County near Moulton. Survived by wife Lorene Hoepfl Houston a daughter Barbara Cerny a son-in-law James Cerny and two grandsons all of Houston a brother Hubert Hoepfl of Houston two sisters Magdalene Kleesel of Moulton and Elsie Welff of Yoakum. Preceded in death by parents John Hoepfl Jr Emilie Hoepfl and brothers Edwin Hoepfl and another.
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Leo John Hoepfl
Houston
Pat Foley
St. Theresa's Catholic Church
Father Ramosek
Lavaca County
Moulton
John Jr
Emilie
Anderle) Hoepfl
Lorene Opera of
Shiner
Lorene Hoepfl
Barbara Cerny
James Cerny
Hubert Hoepfl
Paul E
Magdalene) Kleesel
Nick
Elsie) Welff
Yoakum
John Hoepfl Jr
Emilie Hoepfl
Edwin Hoepfl
American Legion Auxiliary Meeting Discusses Wreath, Gifts, and Meals
The American Legion Auxiliary met Wednesday night with fifteen members present. Reports were accepted. Topics included a memorial day wreath for Praha services, December Thursday lunches due to Sidonia Fishbeck’s illness, Christmas gift exchange set at 2.50 to 3.00 dollars with drawings, potluck lunches, a potential deep fryer and roaster purchase, a noodle soup dinner for Shady Oak residents, and closing prayers. Lollie Bartos won the Kitty.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Praha
Sidonia Fishbeck
Shady Oak Nursing Home
Lollie Bartos
Mrs Bertha Fincher Dies at 68 in Moulton
Mrs Bertha Fincher 68 of Moulton died Friday Nov 3 1978 Funeral services were held Monday at 10 am in Smith Funeral Home Chapel Burial set for Thursday 4 pm at Brookshire Memorial Park Cemetery in Houston Surviving are a step daughter Mrs Emil Bevan of Moulton a son John Sandel of San Leon a step son Leon Fincher of Houston eight grandchildren and six great grandchildren
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Smith Funeral Home Chapel
Brookshire Memorial Park
Houston
Fincher
Emil Bevan
Moulton
John Sandel
San Leon
Leon Fincher
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Moultonites
Lavaca Co
Austin Garden Club
Atria
Biehunko Insurance Agency
Trail Riders
Hermann Sons
Lion Don Minear
Henry Krause
Francis
and Allyne Fisbeck
Elmer and
Leora Gregory
Gernelle Kunkel
Elizabeth Holm
Margaret Beale
Lutheran Ladies Aid Meeting
Hilda Hohmann
Mary Ammermann
Helene Mueller
All
Annie Vogt
Citizens Memorial Hospital
Sth
Lee
Hilda Bauer
Alton Starka
William and
Otto
Flatonia Livestock
Market Report
Willie S. Hill
CCA
Mason Building
Senior Citizens
Debbie Harti
Leo J. Hoepfl
Bertha Fincher
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