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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1976
Page
1
A large tangerine fruit tree on the south side of the Adolph Morisak home two miles south of Moulton bore numerous delicious tangerines this season. In front of the tree stand Mrs. Adolph Morisak, Mr. Morisak, and their daughter Mrs. Marvin Shimek.
Chris Hildebrandt of Bay City and 32 fellow workers were rescued by the Coast Guard after the Otis Oil Drilling Co rig sank 28 miles off Galveston Bay Saturday morning. They watched the sinking from the air as the rig went down.
For American Education Week November 15 to 20, Moulton Elementary will host a Student Book Fair in the school library from November 15 to 18. Students may browse and buy books to build home libraries. parents visit on November 14.
The Moulton Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture Inc invites members to attend the regular monthly meeting at City Hall on Monday November 5. The group seeks support and participation from the community.
Funeral services for Frances Zapalac who died November 8 1976 were held at 9 a.m. Wednesday at St. Josephs Catholic Church in Moulton. She lived in a Moulton nursing home and was a longtime resident of the area. She was 85. A rosary was recited at 7 30.
The General Election shows Houston Munson winning the district attorney seat with 17 630 votes to 3 012 for write-in Macklin Johnson. County tallies include Gonzales 2 690 to 1 065, Colorado 3 748 to 90, Guadalupe 8 185 to 145, across Lavaca 3 007 to 1 712.
The market was active across stocker calves and yearlings selling fully steady. Fat butcher calves moved about steady with last week while hogs were active and steady. Cows and calves sold fairly with few good pairs. thin light calves struggled to find demand.
The Rev Marcus Valenta pastor of Praha Catholic Parish underwent surgery on October 20 at DeTar Hospital in Virginia and is reported to be recovering satisfactorily.
The Moulton Community Clinic Board met October 13 1976 at City Hall with full attendance. They approved stucco bids from Monroe Engbrock Seguin and later November 1 1976 reviewed finances showing 40807.16 on hand. Father Schmidt introduced Thomas Macken San Antonio Practice Management Consultant to aid a prospective doctor from Houston interested in moving to a farm community.
Special Agent Terry Biehunko and his wife Mrs. Terry Biehunko visit the homes of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Benarden Jr. in Hallettsville and Mr. and Mrs. L. T. Biehunko in Moulton with their baby daughter Kelly Lyn while he is in Georgia for a few weeks. He has served as a Secret Service Special Agent since June 1976, protecting the President Vice President and other dignitaries and handling counterfeiting currency and forgery investigations. They will return to Houston when he finishes in Georgia.
The regular meeting of the Moulton Knights of Columbus will be at the Parish Hall on Thursday November 11 at 7 30 p m. State Ceremonial Chairman Sam Allums is scheduled to attend. A social and refreshments follow the meeting. Bill Steinacher, Grand Knight.
The Moulton FFA Chapter will send four teams to the District IV FFA Leadership Contests at Schulenburg on November 19. Teams include FFA Quiz Jr, Farm Skill Sr, Chapter Conducting, and Farm Radio. The event aims to foster parliamentary procedure, speaking skills, and confidence.
Farmers and Merchants State Bank in Moulton Texas will not be open for business on Thursday November 11 1976 to observe Veteran's Day.
Military services were held in San Antonio for Sergeant Alton J. Wolff who died in El Paso on October 27 at age 53 years five months and 13 days. His body was flown to San Antonio for burial with Brookehill Funeral Home in charge. The funeral Mass was at St Margaret Mary Church at 9:00 a.m. followed by graveside services at Fort Sam Houston Cemetery.
Moulton Herman Sons Lodge No. 59 will hold its regular monthly meeting on November 17 at 7 30. Officers will be elected at the gathering and a turkey stew will be served. Members are asked to bring a bowl and spoon. Adella Haase.
Residents of Shady Oak Nursing Home with November birthdays will be honored at a Sunday party on November 14 starting at 8 o clock. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Honorees include Mary Darilek Elizabeth Koncaba Catherine Dolezal Tom Darilek and Frank Vincik. New residents Annie Janecek and Mary Kubicek welcomed. Volunteers Annie Maresh Erna Raab and Adella Fisbeck active.
Jimmy Bryan of Victoria escaped serious injuries in an aborted takeoff at Moulton Municipal Airport Sunday afternoon. The Cegna 172 Sky Hawk lifted about three feet as RPM dropped, the craft grounded, skidded 75 feet and nose-dived into a creek. Damages estimated.
Mrs L J Novak was moved back to Shady Oak Nursing Home Friday morning after a stay at Luling Hospital since October 24.
The Christian Mothers will sponsor a bake sale at Bruess Cafe on Saturday November 13 starting at 9:00 a.m. Items offered include kolaches cakes pies noodles and more and your patronage is appreciated.
The Praha Veterans Day ceremony on Sunday November 7 drew a large crowd. The parade featured the Fifth Cavalry Military Band Fort Hood and the Flatonia High School Band with the 4th Degree Knights of Columbus in regalia. Texas Attorney General John Hill spoke on patriotism and remembrance. Rev Father Marcus Valenta attended and urged ongoing observances. Groups including American Legion VFW Catholic War Veterans Disabled American Veterans and Pearl Lee were listed.
The Beta Club sponsors a bake sale at Bruess Cafe on Saturday, November 13 at 9:00 a.m. Cakes kolaches bread pies and noodles will be offered. The club appreciates public patronage.
Mrs Mary Kristynik formerly of Flatonia died at Shiner Hospital Foundation at 12 05 a m Friday October 22 age 94 years six months 30 days. She had lived at Stevens Convalescent Center Hallettsville since June 8 1976 until the day before death.
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