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Moulton Eagle

Location

Moulton, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1976

Page

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Columbus Day Banquet Observed by Local Council

The Father Joseph Kopp Council 3244 of Moulton hosts its Columbus Day Banquet on Sunday October 10 at St Josephs Hall. Mass at 10 am social hour 11 and dinner at noon with State Deputy Leon Spanidel and Dr Joseph G Murphy as speakers.

Father Joseph Kopp Moulton St. Joseph's Hall Leon Spanidel Eagle Lake Joseph G. Murphy la Marque Ray Neumann Jr San Antonio Columbian Squires Circle Thomas H. Hoyer Julius Holm Moulton Zion Willie Novosad Joseph Kopp Prior Father Schmidt

New resident joins Shady Oak Nursing Home

William Jurica of Shiner becomes the latest arrival at Shady Oak Nursing Home on Sunday. Wishes for happiness in his new residence are offered.

William Jurica Shiner Shady Oak Nursing Home

Frank A. Janecek Dies Suddenl y at 83

Frank A. Janecek died suddenly at home on Monday October 4 at 10 15 am aged 83 years two months and two days. Funeral held October 6 at St. Josephs Church Moulton with burial in Moulton Catholic Cemetery. Survived by wife Annie Janecek of Moulton three sons Julius Houston Leonard Yoakum Frankie Moulton and daughter Henrietta Simper Moulton. A full obituary appears next week.

Frank A. Janecek St. Joseph's Catholic Church Moulton Moulton Catholic Smith Funeral Home Annie Janecek Julius Houston Leonard Yoakum Frankie Frank Henrietta) Simper Eagle

Area Officers Finish Eight Hour Crime Prevention Training

Seven area law enforcement officers completed an eight hour police course on Basic Crime Prevention. Huors covered history, security hardware, security surveys. Participants included Sheriff Hilmer Woytek, Calvin Albrecht, Victor DeHarde, Sammy Reneau, Jim Jakubek, Elmo Grant, Daniel Peters, and local chiefs Charles Holley and Buster Hobbs.

Hilmer Woytek Calvin Albrecht Victor DeHarde Sammy Reneau Lavaca County Jim Jakubek Elmo Grant Hallettsville Daniel Peters Shiner Jim Baylor Victoria Charles Holley Buster Hobbs

VFW Auxiliary Changes October Meeting Date

The Ladies Auxiliary to Post 6971 in Moulton Texas announces its regular meeting moved from October 14 to October 27. The ladies meet separately from the men that night at the VFW Hall with a door prize drawing and lunch served after.

Ladies Auxiliary Moulton Texas VFW

Lutheran Ladies Bazaar and Luncheon at Luther Hall

The Lutheran Ladies sponsor a Bazaar and Luncheon at Luther Hall on Saturday October 9 starting at 3:00 p.m. Home baked cakes pies and kolaches will be available along with coffee and punch. Articles for sale and a cordial invitation to the public.

Luther Hall

Meeting Change Notice for Moulton Lodge No. 59

Moulton Hermann Sons Lodge No. 59 shifts its monthly meeting to October 13 at 7 30 p m from October 20 due to the Firemen s Stag supper.

Moulton Hermann Sons Lodge No. 59

Firemen Answer Two Calls Thursday in Moulton

Members of the Moulton Volunteer Fire Dept answered two calls last Thursday. At 7:45 a.m. they checked an over heated furnace at Chas Luksovsky’s home west of town with no damage reported. The second call at 6:00 p.m. was an electrical fire in a meter box at Marvin Shimek’s home in town, also with no damage noted.

Moulton Volunteer Fire Dept Chas. Luksovsky Marvin Shimek

YHT Convention Set for Saturday in League City

The Area III YHT Convention will convene Saturday October 9 in League City to discuss area topics and review the wildflower planting project. Moulton Chapter reports Bluebonnet planting on Main Street and seeks Outstanding New Chapter. attendees include Cindy Petrek Gloria Jasek and Margaret Martin.

League City Moulton Main Street Little Sister Cindy Petrek Gloria Jasek Margaret Martin

Catholic Daughters of America Meet October 7th

The Catholic Daughters of America will hold a regular meeting Thursday night after the 7 p.m. Mass. The session will be at the Catholic gym.

Catholic Daughters of America

Rites Held Here for Emma Winkenwerder

Mrs. Emma Winkenwerder died at Stevens Convalescent Center Hallettsville October 2 at 87. She was born Emma Pilsner July 9 1889 and married William Winkenwerder in Moulton 1908. The Zion Lutheran Church member lived in the Moulton area most of her life and leaves a son Milton and a daughter Lisette Faltisek. Services were set for October 4 at Zion Lutheran Church in Moulton with Rev. Julius Holm and internist Harvey Faltisek assisting. Burial followed in Moulton City Cemetery.

Emma Winkenwerder Stevens Convalescent Center Hallettsville Emma Pilsner August Kuehn Anna Pilsner Kuehn Emmanuel Lutheran Church Boursville Zion Lutheran Church Moulton William Winkenwerder Charlottenburg Winkenwerder

Kristi Fehrenkamp Killed in One Car Crash at 19

Miss Kristi Kay Fehrenkamp of Houston died in a one car crash near Rosenberg on Friday October 1 while returning from the Simon ton Rodeo and Dance. The car apparently left the curve, rolled over and she was thrown from the vehicle. She was a Cutter Bill Western World employee, Lutheran, and Texas Hunter and Jumper Association member. She is survived by her father Fred F Fehrenkamp Jr and Lovelle Fehrenkamp of Houston and a sister Debra Ann Fehrenkamp of Austin. Funeral services were held October 4 at Sage Road Chapel Geo H Lewis & Sons. Burial at Memorial Oaks Cemetery.

Kristi Kay Fehrenkamp Houston Rosenberg Simonton Miss Fehrenkamp Cutter Bill Western World Lutheran Faith Texas Hunter and Jumper Association Fred F. Fehrenkamp, Jr Sage Road Geo. H. Lewis & Sons Warren Spanatius Memorial Oaks

Fire Stag Supper to Benefit Moulton Fire Dept

The Moulton Fire Department hosts its annual Stag Barbecue Supper at the V F W Hall on Wednesday October 20 at 8 00 p m Tickets cost 225 and are sold in advance by firemen or local businesses Plates to go will be ready at 6 00 p m No tickets at the door Proceeds go to the Moulton Fire Department Fire Chief Willie Hoepfi

Moulton

Annual Polka Day Celebration At Shiner Sunday October 10

The 11th Lavaca County Polka Day in Shiner will run from 12:00 noon with eight bands live on KCTI. Picnic stew and sausage meals start at 11:00 A.M. Admission is 2.50 for adults and 1.00 for children under 12, with a full day of listening and dancing. Sponsoring groups include Shiner Knights of Columbus Council 3081 and Shiner American Legion Post 201.

Shiner Lavaca County KCTI Gonzales Shiner Knights of Columbus, Council No Shiner American Legion Post

C of C Leaders Attend South Texas Convention in San Antonio

Cindy Petrek of Moulton C of C attended the South Texas Chamber of Commerce Annual Convention at the St. Anthony Hotel in San Antonio September 30 and October 1. The event marked the chamber’s 50th anniversary with sessions on government tourism economy and industry, guest speaker Leon Jaworski, and a reception at 6:30 p.m. Friday followed by committee meetings on Saturday morning.

Cindy Petrek Moulton C of C and Agriculture South Texas Chamber of Commerce St. Anthony San Antonio South Texas Chamber Amacho Leon Jaworski Bob Woodman KVIC Tom Burrus

Willie Simper Jr Rites Held Thursday

Willie Simper Jr of Taylor formerly of Shiner died Tuesday in a Temple hospital after a short illness. Rosary was recited at Buffington Funeral Home Chapel in Shiner, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, with services 10 a.m. Thursday at Shiner Catholic Church. Burial in Shiner Catholic Cemetery. Survivors include his wife Della. a son Calvin of Houston. a daughter Johnny Kypfer of La Grange. his parents Willie and wife of Moulton. sister E A Jaeggli of Moulton. and four grandchildren.

Willie Simper Jr Taylor Shiner Temple Buffington Funeral Home Chaple Shiner Catholic Church Shiner Catholic Cemetery Della Simper Calvin Simper Houston Johnny Kypfer

Ill Mrs Brueggmann Treated At Youens Hospital Weimar

Mrs Kate Brueggmann of Shady Oak Nursing Home is undergoing treatment at Youens Hospital in Weimar after being taken there on Sept 30. Mrs Emily Wagner of Shiner Hospital has been a patient since Sept 23.

Kate Brueggmann Shady Oak Nursing Home Youens Hospital Weimar Emily Wagner Shiner Hospital

Two Drivers Die In Hiway 111 Headon Crash

Two drivers died in a two vehicle head on collision on Highway 111 about eight miles southeast of Yoakum at 2 50 Saturday morning October 2 Both were alone in their vehicles David Leigh Belinda 31 part time truck driver for The Victoria Advocate circulation department and Charles Clarence Foxell 51 of the Hope Community Lavaca County were killed instantly Involved were the Advocate delivery truck and Foxells pickup truck Both trucks were demolished State Trooper Rodney Owens said no skid marks indicating no brake reaction Belinda lived in Victoria and was a Victoria College student Foxell born September 19 1925 in Lavaca County was a lifelong resident of the county Funeral arrangements were listed for Belinda and Foxell with inquest by Justice of the Peace W J Johnson of Hope See CRASH Page 7 Col 3

Yoakum David Leigh Belinda Victoria Advocate Circulation Department Charles Clarence Foxell Hope Lavaca County Advocate Foxell Victoria Advocates Hallettsville Shiner Moulton Rodney Owens Owens Edna Belinda Justice of the Peace W. J. Johnson Lavaca Co Route 3 Victoria Victoria College Brownsville Highway 111 Victoria Advocate Herald-Times

Adult Education Class Starts At Moulton High School

A new adult and continuing education class began September 21 with 20 students. The GED program meets weekly Tuesdays from 7 30 to 10 30 in the Moulton High School building. Teacher Kenneth Black invites late registrations. questions to R L Orsak at 596 4691 or 596 4906.

Moulton High School Kenneth Black R. L. Orsak

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Knights of the Council Julius Jasek Daniel Jasek Kloesel KC Supreme Director Leon J. Spanihel C.D.A Lovelle Fiedler Fehrenkamp Erna Fiedler Debra Ann Fehrenkamp Austin Herbert Fiedler Fred F. Fehrenkamp Viola Valenta Fehrenkamp Kristi Bubba (Sweetie) Fehrenkamp Darilek Charles Tousek Orch Louis Nevlud Orch Hub City Rudy Kurtz Orch Joe Patek Orch Tommie Vanek Orch George Machart Orch C. of C Hiway Artero Memorial Funeral Home Chapel Evergreen Cemetery Nicolas Rodriguez Guadalupe Rodriguez Alice Bella Espinosa Marie Rodriguez Dora Longoria Olga Garza Sandilla Roy Noe Rodriguez Robert Rodriguez Robstown Loyd Rodriguez California Dolores Galvan Pedro Rodriguez Lavaca Hope Community W. W. Connally First Baptist Church of Holly Whitfield Oak Grove Cemetery Troy Thomas Phillip Ford John Travis Bobby Joe Foxell Wilbur Bennetsen Lukas Janak Crash Victo Texas Department of Agriculture Food and Fiber Agriculture John C. White Josh Billings
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