Czech Culture Week at Wharton County Junior College honors Czech heritage
Bishop John L. Morkovsky of Houston spoke during Czech Culture Week at Wharton County Junior College praising America’s makeup from many nationalities. He recalled his father Alois Morkovsky, a Moravia native who settled near La Grange, taught as a licensee, and earned a scholarship to Sam Houston State Teachers College, shaping Czech communities in Texas. See WCIC, Page 4, Col. 4.
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America
John L. Morkovsky
Houston
Wharton County Junior College
Wharton
Houston-Galveston
United States of America
United States
Moravia
Czechoslovakia
Alois Morkovsky
Hostyn
la Grange
Texas
Morkovsky
Alois
Augustin Hajdusek
Markovsky
Sam Houston State Teachers College
Huntsville
Jo Ann Viktorin
Wcjc Newman Club
Leon J
Sonny’’ Spanidel
Eagle Lake
Knights of Columbus
Western Fraternal Life Association
Karel Matejka
Alois J. Raab dies at Laredo age 83
Alois J. Raab, 83, of Laredo, died Tuesday November 4 at 3 p.m. in Retama South Nursing Home. Funeral services were held November 7 at Jackson Funeral Chapel and St. Peter's Catholic Church. Survived by daughter Vaughn Edwards of Laredo, son Harry Raab of Victoria, eight great grandchildren, four brothers and four sisters.
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Alois J. Raab
Laredo
Retama South Nursing Home
Jackson Funeral Chapel
St. Peter’s Catholic Church
Raab
Vaughn Edwards
Harry Raab
Victoria
Frank
John Raab
Shiner
Anton
Joe Raab
Moulton
Rud. Billimek
Ida Rabel
Oscar Shandera
William Crozier
San Antonio
Anton Selzer
Frank Riebschlaeger
Adolf Selzer
Herman
Hugo Rabb
Anton Raab
Mrs
Herbert Raab
Here
Flatonia Knights of Columbus to Observe 25th Anniversary
The Flatonia Knights of Columbus Council No. 3295 will celebrate its 25th anniversary on December 10, 1975, with a banquet at Sacred Heart Parish Hall. State Deputy Leon J. Spanidel of Eagle Lake will deliver the main address, and Past Grand Knight Henry J. Migl will serve as Master of Ceremonies. Refreshments follow from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. and the banquet menu includes bar-b-que.
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Flatenia
Services At Old Moulton Baptist Church
Sunday services at the Old Moulton Baptist Church on November 16 include Sunday School at 10 AM and the 11 AM preaching service led by Rev. David Davis with observance of the Lord s Supper.
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Old Moulton Baptist Church
David Davis
Local C of C to Meet Monday
The Moulton Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture Inc will hold a meeting Monday November 17 at 7 30 p m in City Hall.
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Local C. OF C
Moulton Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture, Inc
City Hall
Tourists from San Antonio End Two Weeks Across New England
Mr and Mrs Robert L Scott of San Antonio spent two weeks touring New England by air and bus. They flew 1200 miles to Chicago with American Airlines, joined a 26 person group from multiple states and Australia, then toured Gary Indiana Dearborn Niagara Falls Montreal and other sites including Greenfield Village Edisons Laboratory Notre Dame and Old Montreal. Their Niagara Falls hotel overlook gave views of both sides.
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Robert L. Scott
San Antonio
New England
Chicago
Illinois
American Airlines
Wisconsin
California
Colorado
Arizona
Michigan
Texas
Australia
Greyhound
Gary
Indiana
Dearborn
Greenfield Village
Henry Ford
Edison
Laboratory
Canada
Niagara Falls
Ont
Sheraton
Montreal
Quebec
Notre Dame
Old Montreal
Liz Taylor
Richard Burton
Mareshs Headed to Houston for Surgery
Mr. and Mrs. Ed Maresh leave for Houston Tuesday where Mr Maresh will be admitted to M D Anderson Hospital on Thursday for scheduled surgery. Get well messages may be sent to his son at 6214 Beldart Houston Texas 77017.
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Ed. Maresh
Houston
Scout Drive Successful Here
The Scout Fund Drive kickoff drew 30 attendees on Monday night with Gene Hinch as Chairman and Rev. Robert Schmidt assisting. Auditing by Wm. Miculka, and a list of workers including Bubba Darilek and Daniel Jasek, with thanks to E A Oehl for the venue and others for stew, refreshments, and coffee. Mike Wagner, Scout Executive, spoke.
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Gene Hinch
Robert E. Schmidt
Wm. Miculka
E. W
Bubba) Darilek
Daniel Jasek
Ben Marek
Larry Seifert
Dennis Fishbeck
Alfred Hirsch
E. J. Hans
Alfons Stang
Rudy Simper Jr
Joe Nieto
David Fisbeck
Herman Hanslik
Praha Honors Fallen Heroes Memorial Day Observance
Praha held a Memorial Day event honoring national fallen war heroes with local and distant veterans, led by Rev. Marcus Valenta, national chaplain of the American Legion. An Army Band from San Antonio and Knights of Columbus members led a schoolyard flag ceremony and cemetery procession with survivors of Pearl Harbor among contingents.
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Praha
Marcus Valenta
The
American Legion
San Antonio
Fourth Degrees Knights of Columbus
Shot Wound Is Fatal For Flatonia Man
Larry Lee Brunner 27 died at his Flatonia home at 5 p m Monday Nov 3 a 12 gauge shotgun with a discharged shell was found near him in his bedroom Brunner known in the area for trucking with his father funeral services were at Smith Funeral Home and Sacred Heart Church burial in Flatonia Catholic Cemetery Survivors include his parents three sisters and grandmothers all of Flatonia and other relatives Flatonia Argus
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Larry Lee Brunner
Flatonia
Brunner
Smith Funeral Home
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Anthony Matula
Flatonia Catholic Cemetery
R. L. Brunner
Ronnie Kallus
Dennis Freytag
Miss Brunner
Charlie Brunner
Ed. Mica
The
Flatonia Argus
Sponsor Paper For Shady Oak Home
Hi Way Lumber Co of Moulton sponsors a daily San Antonio Express subscription for Shady Oak Nursing Home residents. The paper supports the home’s informational needs and community connection.
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Shady Oak Home
Shady Oak Nursing Home
The
Hi-Way Lumber Co
Moulton
San Antonio Express
Christian Mothers Bake Sale Slated for November 15
The Christian Mothers Society Bake Sale will be held on Saturday morning November 15 starting at 9 00 a m in the Emil Krejci building Members are asked to bring kalaches cakes pies bread noodles or cookies by 11 00 a m
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Christian Mothers Society
Emil Krejci
Re register to vote permanent registration program
The new voter registration program allows permanent registration. Eligible voters will receive mail from the Tax Assessor-Collector and must return the completed application by January 31, 1976. Registration expires February 29, 1976 unless registered via the Constitutional Pamphlet. Mark White, Secretary of State, Austin, Texas.
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Mark White
Austin
Texas
No School Next Week for Moulton Students
The Moulton School district announces no classes Monday and Friday next week. Students will attend only Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday. Monday is an in service day for teachers and Friday hosts a district TSTA meeting in Victoria for area teachers.
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Moulton
TSTA
Victoria
Hermann Sons Lodge to Elect Ten Officers
Moulton Hermann Sons Lodge will hold a regular meeting and election of ten officers on Thursday November 20 at 7 30 p m at Alfred Barta home Members should bring a bowl and spoon.
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Moulton Hermann Sons Lodge
Alfred Barta
Former Faculty Member Attends TLC Homecoming
Miss Anita Richter, ex Texas Lutheran College faculty, attended the Homecoming events from November 7 to 9. She also took part in the services and reception for Rev. H. A. Heincke.
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Anita Richter
Texas Lutheran College
H. A. Heincke
Mrs. Lillie Darilek Interred Here Monday
Mrs. Lillie Darilek of Corpus Christi and formerly of Moulton died in a Corpus Christi hospital on November 6 at age 74 years 9 months 13 days. Her funeral was at Sts Cyril and Methodius Church, with graveside rites at Moulton Catholic Cemetery. Survived by son Oscar Darilek Hawaii daughter Lillie Ann Valenta Corpus Christi seven grandchildren and brother Pete Etlinger Bellville. predeceased by parents Richard and Lillie Etlinger and four brothers.
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Lillie Darilek
Corpus Christi
Moulton
Corpus Christi Hospital
She
Richard and
Lillie Hoyer Etlinger
Sts. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church
Maxwell P. Dunn
Moulton Catholic
Oscar Darilek
Hawaii
Emil
Lillie Ann) Valenta
Pete Etlinger
Bellville
Darilek
Richard
Ewald
Joe
Bill Etlinger
Clinic Benefit Dance At Moulton VFW Hall
Plans are set for November 29 when the Lee Koehnenberg Orchestra of Austin provides rumbo cha cha fox trot and more at the Moulton VFW Hall. Free tables and dancing from 9 to 1 will support the Moulton Community Clinic Building Fund.
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Lee Koehnenberg
Austin
Moulton Vfw Hall
Moulton Community Clinic
Local Bus Drivers Complete Training in Moulton ISD
Five school bus drivers from the Moulton Independent School District completed a 20 hour course to boost driving and safety skills. It is the first such program offered by the Regional Education Service Center of Victoria as Texas aims to reach over 6500 drivers moving 700000 students daily.
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Moulton Independent
Regional Education Service Center
Victoria
Texas
Former Moulton Pastor Honored At Lutheran College
The Reverend H. A. Heineke of Seguin was honored at Texas Lutheran College on Friday November 7 marking the 60th anniversary of his ordination. He was ordained and installed November 7 1915 in Moulton as pastor of Zion Lutheran Church.
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H. A. Heineke
Seguin
Texas Lutheran College
Heineke
Zion Lutheran Church
Moulton
Birthday Party Planned at Shady Oak Nursing Home
A birthday party is set for Sunday November 16 at 2 30 p.m. to honor residents of the month including Mrs Mary Dari lek Mrs Elizabeth Koncaba Mrs Frances Zapalac Mrs Emma Pilsner Mrs Catherine Dolezal Mr Tom Darilek and Mr Frank Vincek. Residents were surprised Thursday afternoon November 6 when Sister Aline visited.
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Mary Darilek
Elizabeth Koncaba
Frances Zapalac
Emma Pilsner
Catherine Dolezal
Tom Darilek
Frank Vincek
Aline
Legion Auxiliary Meets November Fifth
The American Legion Auxiliary held its regular meeting on Wednesday night November 5 with forty members present. President led, colors advanced by Lollie Bartos and Lexie Boehm, opening prayer by Sidonia Fisbeck. Secretary and treasurer reports were approved. A vote approved sending 25 to the VA Hospital in Houston for the coffee fund aiding patients and families.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Lollie Bartos
Lexie Boehm
Sidonia Fisbeck
Houston
Shiner Beer Goes to Nigeria First Export Shipment
Shiner Brewery shipped 5 454 cases of canned Shiner from the Port of Houston to Lagos Nigeria. Vice-President Jim Bailey led the effort noting it is a major step for the small brewery as winter sales decline and periodic future shipments are planned to meet demand abroad.
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Shiner
Lagos
Negeria
Jim Bailey
Baytown
Houston
Nigeria
Republic
Equator
Shiner Brewery
Africa
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N. Olive Street
Legion Auxiliary
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