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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1977
Page
1
Chief Willie Hoepfl of the Moulton Volunteer Fire Dept urges teachers fire department personnel Scouts and youth leaders to promote Help Stop Fire during Fire Prevention Week October 9 to 15 and to foster year round vigilance to prevent fires in homes schools churches businesses factories and communities.
The 12th Lavaca County Polka Day celebrates in Shiner on Sunday October 9 with eight local bands performing from noon to 10 pm The schedule lists Tommie Vanek Orchestra Joe Patek Orchestra George Machart Hub City Dutchmen Louis Nevlud Charles Tousek and Rudy Kurtz providing continuous music from 12:00 to 10:00.
The EMA training course runs at 6 30 p m on October 10 11 12 13 17 18 and 20 at St Josephs Gym and School. Limited to twenty participants and open to all. Enrollment by calling Edward A Darilek or attending Monday October 10 6 30 p m at St Josephs Gym.
The market will be closed all day Saturday October 8 but will stay open until 6 PM on Thursday October 6 and Friday October 7. Shoppers are asked to plan accordingly.
Charles Dennis Jr. is serving at the Coast Guard Reserve Training Center in Minneapolis St Paul after transfer from Eureka California. He is the son of Charles and Eleanor Dennis of Moulton Texas and will stay in the Twin Cities area for two to three years with wife Pat.
The Farmers and Merchants State Bank will be closed on Monday October 10 1977 in observance of Columbus Day.
The Fayette County Sheriff’s Department investigates the discovery of an approximately 28 week fetus found stuffed in a commode at the Stryk Texaco Service Station on the north city limits of Flatonia. Police Chief Joe Boyd said owner Anton Stryk found the body around 10 00 o clock Monday morning October 3rd. Investigators are pursuing clues on the responsible person.
Early Saturday a seriously injured young man named Darryl Cleaver was found on Highway 95 four miles south of Moulton by a passerby. He was taken to Shiner Hospital by Moulton ambulance, treated, then transferred to a Galveston Hospital. The cause of injuries and circumstances remain under investigation.
On Thursday September 29 at 2 p.m. the Moulton Fire Dept responded to the Moulton Oil Mill where a tractor in the hull house caught fire. Three fire trucks reported to the scene and the tractor was heavily damaged.
Shiner Motor Sales in Shiner invites Moulton area residents to view the complete new line of economy minded Chevrolets. The dealer showcases most 1978 Chevrolet cars and trucks and hosts the display Thursday.
The Men's Farmers and Merchants State Bank bowling team faced Weimar Utex on Monday September 26. Members Ervin Patek Dennis Schacherl Mike Mikulencak Bimbo Chaloupka and Kenny Rebeck bowled as they went 3 and 1 for the season placing them sixth. Mike Mikulencak rolled the high game, 175.
Miss Janie Sustr a longtime area resident died Sunday at Citizens Memorial Hospital Victoria at 4 30 pm aged 85 years six months and three days She was born in the Praha Community Fayette County on March 29 1892 to Joseph Sustr and Mary Hudanek and later moved with her family to the See RITES page for continuation.
The Hallettsville store opens a three day sale October 6 to 8 offering 200000 in furniture and appliances at slashed prices and 500 in door prizes. Moulton Packing Company promotes its Tex Country Style Sausage with prizes including frozen meat boxes and sausage samples.
Zion Lutheran Church in Moulton celebrated its 75th anniversary with two morning services attended by about 450 people. The Rev. Louis G. Hannemann preached at both services, and former members joined the celebration. The event coincided with the church building’s 73rd anniversary.
The Moulton TPA sponsors an Annual Halloween Chili Supper and Carnival on Monday October 31 at 5 30 p m The supper will be served in the Cafeteria Donations of chili meat are welcome and may be left at the High School Cafeteria Barta's Grocery Moulton Packing Co or Pilat's Super Market Cash donations are appreciated to buy chili meat
The Moulton Chamber of Commerce float joined the Comal County Fair parade in New Braunfels on Sept 23 with 100 entries. Pat Pilat pulled the float while riders included Terri Orts and Marian Darilek. The float won a participation ribbon. On Oct 1 the float joined Gonzales Come and Take It parade with James Demel pulling and Miss Moulton’s court aboard.
The Ladies Aux VFW 6971 held its meeting on Wednesday September 28. Discussion covered the District 24 fall convention set for October 23 in Moulton. Committees reported progress. members volunteered to bake cakes and make poppy corsages. The lounge will get full length mirrors. A plant sent to Zion Lutheran for its 75th anniversary. A $5 donation to the hospital pledge was approved. Myra Carstens named Poppy Chairman assisted by MarcellA Chaloupka. All members urged to attend the convention.
The Moulton Fire Department announces an annual Stag Barbecue Supper at the Moulton VFW Hall on Wednesday October 19 at 8:00 p.m. The menu includes barbecue chicken pinto beans hot potatoes pickles and onions. Tickets are $2.25 per plate in advance from firemen or local businesses. Plates to go will be ready at 6:00 p.m. No tickets sold at the door.
The regular school board meeting will be held October 11th instead of October 12th. Proceeds from the event will go to a mentioned fund.
All members of the 1935 to 1945 graduating classes are asked to attend a reunion at the VFW Hall on Saturday October 22 starting at 3 p m A catered supper will be served at 7 p m followed by a public dance at 8 30 p m Contact Mrs Willie Mae Williams for more information
Mrs. Millie Mary Lange of Houston, sister of Mr. Willie Miculka of Moulton, died Thursday after a lengthy illness at age 77. Funeral services were held Saturday at Heights Chapel.
Edwin Pundt, son of Mrs. Minnie Pundt of Moulton and the late Ed Pundt, died Sunday October 2 in a Houston hospital at age 48 years nine months and 17 days. Graveside services were held October 5 at 3:00 p.m. in Moulton City Cemetery. Further details unavailable at this writing.
Mrs. William Stryk is back home after five days in Shiner Hospital following surgery and is doing fine. Mr. Charlie Stavinoha returned Thursday after eleven days at Shiner Hospital and is reported to be doing well. Mr. Rudy John remains in Shiner Hospital since September 15 undergoing tests and treatment and is showing some improvement.
Bohuslav Store and Market at Kamensky will shut its doors at noon on Saturday October 8, ending daily operations for the day.
Mr. Benno Schneider was taken to Stevens Nursing Home in Hallettsville last Saturday for unspecified care or placement.
The Moulton VFW Post 6971 met on September 28, 1977 with Commander Mosier presiding. District Commander Milton Haas and Post Commander Vernon Rhodes spoke, outlining plans for the 24th District Convention in late November and urging members to renew dues before the convention. Father Valenta reported on the Annual Memorial Services set for Praha on November 6.
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