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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1978
Page
1
The Moulton V F W Post 6971 and V F W Auxiliary donated 26 flags for classrooms at Moulton Elementary and Moulton High School. Ernest Chaloupka Sr. and his wife presented the flags and the Auxiliary gave pledges cards to Kindergarten through third grade students.
The Moulton Public Health Clinic at the Catholic Gym on Wednesday November 22 offers blood pressure checks immunizations and a free diabetic screening from 9 to 12 and 1 to 3. No clinic in December. next clinic scheduled for the fourth Wednesday in January 1979.
South Texas Regional Blood Bank teams with St Josephs Catholic Church to sponsor a blood drive on Sunday December 3 in the Parish Hall from 9 15 to 12 30. Donors aged 17 to 66 in good health may donate with parental permission for under 18. Each donor receives a year of Blood Assurance coverage for themselves and immediate family. Support your local Blood Bank by giving a pint on December 3 1978.
The Moulton Eagle will publish Tuesday November 21 one day earlier due to the Thanksgiving holiday. The news item deadline is 9 a.m. Monday November 20. Cooperation is appreciated.
Church services at Old Moulton Baptist Church Sunday November 19 at 10 45 a m with Brother Kenneth Black delivering the message. Everyone is welcome.
November birthday honorees include Charles Syrinek Edmund Anderle Frank Vincent Joe Bartos Rory Bartos Mary Darilek Elizabeth Koncaba and Edith Pyland Residents and staff of Shady Oak invite relatives and friends to the gathering Sunday from 2 to 4 pm A Cub Scout program on Friday featured a visit from World War I veteran Jerome Starry sharing wartime experiences The Communion Service was held Friday at 10:30 am See Highlights page.
Mrs. Carmen Deuel formerly of Houston has moved to Rolling Oak Hills west of Moulton. She is the wife of the late Bob Deuel.
Friday, November 10, Cub Scout Troop 221 Den 1 gave a short Veterans Day program for residents of Shady Oak Nursing Home. Afterward the scouts spoke with residents. participants included Troy Barta, Nikki Nicholson, Sidney Kubenka, Andrew Bochat, Richard Orsak, Michael Perez, Paul Dietschke, Joe Herman Bochat, Brian Shanks, and Dennis Fishbeck. Den mother is Mrs. Sidney (Jean) Bochat.
The Lavaca County Grand Jury in Hallettsville returned eleven original indictments at the fall term. Defendants include Johnny Andrew Watson for possession of marijuana Artis Brooks-Aggarvated assault Dudley Gene Hutchinson burglary Thomas Stanley Hester driving while intoxicated subsequent offense Ronald Jonas-Criminal Mischief Ronald Jonas-Theft of Service Bobby Ray Perry Marion Eugene Fair-Theft George Caballero-burglary of a habitation Lee Merritt-burglary Charles Raymond McAfee-aggravated assault. District Judge B B Schraub presided with jury members J C Hermes Bettye A Smith C W Bruns Jerome I Kocian Marvin Peterson Ruby Anderson Verlie Mietzenhimer Caesar Edward J Berger Jr John H Lorfing Alton Chudej all of Hallettsville plus Clarence Bohuslav Moulton and Lawrence T Biehunko Moulton.
The Christian Mothers Society will sponsor a Bake Sale on Saturday November 18 starting at 9 a.m. at the Bank Corner.
Bee's Sweet Shop and Cafe will start serving breakfast at 4 30 a m every Saturday beginning November 18 during deer hunting season, adjusting hours to accommodate hunters and early risers.
Geier Merrem Post 392 held its regular meeting on November 1 with Commander Alton Fojtik presiding. The group reported the music box sold and welcomed new member Milton Kunkel. The Community Christmas Tree Program is set for December 9 at 2:30, with tree pickup November 25 at 1 p.m. Helpers meet at the bank corner. a post auxiliary junior party was announced.
Winners of the T P A Halloween raffle are Alton Czi chos first for $30 Barbara Filipp second for $25 William L Holik third for $20 Doris Lala fourth for $15 John Perez fifth for $10 Prize money donated by Gonzales County Savings and Loan Assn Fifth Grade won first for selling the most raffles Seventh Grade second Second Grade third chili supper donors and Lunch room Ladies thanked
Emil Beran remains a patient at Lavaca Medical Center in Hallettsville since November 7 showing marked improvement. Marie Jarosek flew to Louisville to be with her daughter Mary Lee Brueggman who underwent major surgery on November 1 and is reported doing well. Joe Petrek continues to improve at Audie Murphy VA Hospital in San Antonio after six weeks as a patient and is anticipated to be discharged home soon.
John Milton Meiners postmaster of Moulton and long time resident dies at Shiner Hospital following weeks of illness. Born 1897 in Shelby he lived in Moulton most of his life, married Vlasta Gajer in 1923, had a daughter Vera Lee, and served as postmaster 1936 to 1967 plus 36 years at the local post office. Interment at Moulton City Cemetery with Masonic rites. survivors include wife, daughter, two grandchildren, four great grandchildren, and siblings.
The DeWitt Lavaca LVN will meet at the Moulton Community Medical Clinic on Thursday November 16 at 7 30 p m. The Rev Robert Schmidt pastor of St Joseph Catholic Church will be guest speaker. A short meeting will be followed by refreshments. All LVNs are invited.
L. T. Biehunko of Moulton receives a 15 year Career Life Insurance pin from John Douglas, branch manager, at the Great Southern Life Insurance office. Biehunko now focuses exclusively on Life and Health Insurance after Sidney Bochat bought Fire and Casualty Insurance from him on January 1, 1978.
The Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture invites members and area residents to the Catholic Gym at 7 30 p m Thursday November 16 1978 for a membership social with cold cuts and refreshments. Past cards have been mailed and officials urge unlisted locals to attend and participate in strengthening the town’s organizations and spirit.
The Moulton School Board met November 8 in the Administration Building with President Alvin Kocian. Supt. Thomas H. Hoyer and members Leslie Haas Jimmy Holub Carl Henke Marvin Jasek and Gene Selzer attended. Secretary Lexie Etlinger was present. Richard Hall Region III Victoria Director of Activities spoke on policies. Minutes and financial report were approved as written. The board subscribed to the Texas School Board Association policy service.
The Moulton FFA Chapter won District IV contests at Wallis this week with the Quiz team taking first among 10 schools and the Radio team placing second among eight. Members John Kubicek Chris Perez Curtis Pilat Patrick Wenske Ed Braeuer Glenn Holub Larry Swanke Ben Wenske Mike Kalina Roger Maresh. All advancing to Area III contests with possible State qualification next month.
Mr and Mrs Julius Jasek Sr of Houlton along with Mr and Mrs Carl Weiser of Houston completed a European trip starting September 1 by plane from Houston to Amsterdam. They toured diamond and wooden shoe factories, enjoyed windmills and canal houseboats, then visited Belgium and Prague before concluding their memorable journey.
Texas Farm Bureau reports membership at 228 079, up 13 882 from last year, marking the 26th straight year of growth. President Carrol Chaloupka notes farmers and ranchers show greater determination to unite on industry issues across 185 counties.
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