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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1977
Page
1
The Moulton Bob Kittens opened the 1977 78 basketball season at Fayetteville and pulled away in the second quarter. Donna Bohuslav led with 22 points in the first half, supported by Donna Simper 10 and Missy Kolar 10 as the Kittens built a 43 to 8 halftime lead.
Hot Damn Chili by Larry Schofield of Houston won best chili at Czhilispiel V held in Flatonia last weekend. Second was Witches Delight by Susie Beachley of Houston, third Life Savers Chili by Jody Duncan of San Antonio. DAC PAC of Sinton and Atom Bomb of Houston tied for showmanship. Houston Chili of Baton Rouge placed second and Bottom of Barrel Gang of Dallas third. There were 148 registered cookers and 128 official cookers.
Joe H Kouba Sr 78 longtime Lavaca County resident and former county commissioner died Saturday in Shiner. Funeral services were held Monday at Sts Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church with burial in Shiner Catholic Cemetery. Rosaries were recited the prior evenings by the parish and local orders. Survived by wife two sons two daughters and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.
The Moulton Kittens defeated Dime Box 69 to 36 on the road led by Liz Chaloupka with 25 points. Donna Bohuslav, Donna Simper and Kathy Zidek added double digit scores as guards swapped in for action. They host Fayetteville Tuesday and Dime Box Thursday to begin their home schedule.
More than 760000 all aluminum cans were recycled by Moulton Beer Distributing Company in the first three quarters. The report shows a 33 percent year over year rise, with over $6000 paid to local participants in Pearl’s recycling program.
A free immunization clinic sponsored by the Texas Department of Health will be held Wednesday November 16 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Lavaca County Courthouse basement. Dr. Harvey Renger oversees as Lavaca County Health Officer. Vaccines cover diphtheria tetanus whooping cough polio measles mumps rubella and tuberculin skin tests available. Children may start immunizations at two months. For more information write P O Box 659 Cuero TX 77954 or call 512 275 3462.
Shady Oak Nursing Home plans a 2 PM Sunday Nov 13 celebration for residents with birthdays Mary Darilek Elizabeth Koncaba Catherine Dolezal Tom Darilek Sam Albrecht Frank Vincek August Janak honored by relatives and friends. About thirty Trick or Treat youngsters visited Halloween 5 30 to 6 30 PM. Mid-Coastal activity directors met at the Home Nov 1 with Marcella Hanslik hostess. attendees from Yoakum Victoria Cuero Yorktown Gonzales Luling.
Two brothers, Jerry Wayne Dilworth and Lee Dilworth of Rt. 3 Yoakum, were beaten Sunday around 1:00 am while in a car parked at People's Choice grounds. They were pulled from the vehicle and beaten, then taken to Shiner for medical treatment and released. Law officers investigated.
Moulton Hermann Sons Lodge No. 59 schedules its regular meeting on Wednesday November 16 at 7 p.m. with election of officers and a turkey stew plus refreshments for attendees. Members are urged to attend.
Missy Kolar is named FHA September Girl of the Month. The Moulton Varsity basketball player and FHA historian, 16, receives a charm bracelet for October as the award indicates. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Kolar.
Mr and Mrs Joe J Strauss of Shiner escaped serious injury when a stray rifle bullet struck their car windshield near Highway 90 A en route to a Hallettsville football game. The shot ricocheted off chrome. they were warned hunters should be careful firing across roads. Occurred 7:45 p.m. Friday October 28, 1977.
The regular KC meeting set for Thursday November 10 at 7 30 p m will be held at the Catholic Gym. An admission degree will be conferred during the session.
Governor Dolph Briscoe proclaims November 11 1977 as official Veterans Day in Texas with Aubrey L. Bullard named Veterans Day Chairman. Veterans groups are urged to participate in local events and report activities to Bullard at the Texas Veterans Affairs Commission.
The F. and M Bank Men’s team defeated Hermann Sons of Weimar on Tuesday November 1. Bowlers were Rodney Petrek Dennis Schacherl Alton Czichos Erwin Chaloupka and Ervin Patek. Chaloupka had the high game at 183 as the team moved into 3rd place.
The Hobby Club met October 18 at City Hall with nine members present. President Lillian Fisbeck led the session. Mary Berry called roll. Betty Hohmann won the door prize. Members shared afghan and quilt items. refreshments were provided by Ethel Hinrichs, Elizabeth Davis, and Ellen Hull. Next meeting is November 15 at 2:30 p.m. at City Hall. each member to bring Christmas decorations or a cookie recipe.
Wensker returned to the Rudy Johns home on Sunday November 6 after eighteen days at Shiner Hospital for treatment and tests. She is doing fine.
Marjorie Dennis of Moulton High School is chosen as the school's candidate for the Hugh O’Brian Youth Foundation International Leadership Seminar. She will compete with other Texas students for a chance to attend the all expense paid week in New York.
Bohuslav Feed Mill and Store will close on Friday November 11 due to a scheduled closure. The notice urges customers to plan purchases accordingly and resumes regular hours on the following day.
VFW Auxiliaries ladies section met on Wednesday October 26 with Marcella Chaloupka presiding. Official communications were read including a thank you card from Mrs Frances Darilek for See VFW AUX page 6 column 4.
Mary Buzek 89 of Moulton died Saturday November 5 1977 at Shiner Hospital. Rites at St. Josephs Catholic Church Moulton Tuesday 10 30 a m interment in Moulton Catholic Cemetery Rosary Sunday 7 30 p m at Smith Funeral Home Moulton Survived by husband Frank J Buzek four sons Louis Schulenburg Victor Hallettsville Frank Houston Herman Pasadena a daughter Judy Davis Texas City a brother Tom Darlek Moulton and 25 grandchildren 10 great grandchildren
The T P A drawing at the Halloween Carnival awarded prizes to five winners. Robert Keil of Victoria won first prize $30, Ryan Simper of Angleton took second $20, Charlene Simper of Moulton claimed third $15, Patrick Henke of Moulton earned fourth $10, and Keith Simper of Moulton took fifth $5.
Frank John Kocurek Jr of near Schulenburg died Nov 2 at Brackenridge Hospital Austin from an apparent heart attack. Survived by wife Harriet and two sons Thomas and Michael. mother Viasta Kocurek. six brothers and five sisters. Funeral at St Rose Catholic Church Schulenburg with interment at Praha.
Anita Richter led the November 3 Ladies Aid meeting on preserving the Old Moulton Cemetery. A chain-linked fence is being built and a perpetual-care fund is sought. a $25 donation was approved. Readings of thank-you notes from Minnie Pundt Lydia Muehlstein noted.
The Catholic Daughters sponsor a bake sale at the Farmers and Merchants State Bank corner on Saturday November 12 starting at 9 a.m. Cakes pies kolaches home made bread and noodles will be offered. Your patronage is appreciated.
A Woman's Decision by Birthright Inc will be shown at the Young Homemakers meeting on November 16 at 7 30 p m at the Homemaking Cottage. All interested are invited to attend.
The Moulton High School Band known as the Bobkatz Band will perform in the school gym on Wednesday Nov 16 at 7 p.m. The program features popular music from boogie to rock and admission is free. The ensemble is the largest in its history and the public is invited.
The Catholic Daughters of America held their regular monthly meeting on Thursday November 3 in St. Joseph's Hall. Regent Regenia Kleihege led with a prayer as secretary notes were taken.
Alfred F. Leazer, 52, was killed when a truck hit him as he stood near a parked vehicle in a pasture one half mile north of County Road 3176 near Cistern. Melvin Boyce Blackwell, via Flatonia, was driving the truck. Leazer had been helping reposition a tangled wench line. Blackwell unknowingly moved the truck, striking Leazer who fell and was run over.
The stocker and feeder steers and bull calves sold fully steady to strong. Heifers and calves sold $1.00 to $1.50 cheaper. Fat butcher calves sold fully steady. Packer cows fell $1.00 to $1.50. Bulls were about steady on the better cattle. Cow and calf pairs sold fair with few pairs available. See report on page 6.
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