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Newspaper

Moulton Eagle

Location

Moulton, Texas, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1977

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Knights Celebrate Columbus Day in Moulton 1977

Father Joseph Kopp Council No 3244 held Columbus Day events on October 9 1977 led by Bishop Raymond J Pena who delivered the mass homily. 50 year member pin awarded to E A Oehl and 25 year pins to several members during banquet pins crafted by Rev Robert Schmidt.

Joseph Kopp Moulton Knights Raymond J. Pena E. A. Oehl San Antonio Ben Kleihege William Breitschoff Jim L. Kubicek, Jr Frank J. Rothbauer Joe Berger Bernard Goebel Franklin J. Kozelsky Louis F. Targac Tom V. Tousek Nick Welff Mae Pe Robert Schmidt Leon J. Spanihel Eagle Lake Bishop Pena

Renew Legion Dues Now for 1978 Members

Members who have not renewed their dues for 1978 are asked to do so now. Mail to American Legion Post 392 P. O. Box 441 Moulton Texas or leave at the local Bank.

American Legion Post P. O Moulton Texas

Community Education Program At Moulton High

The public is invited to a General Assembly at Moulton High School Gym at 11 00 A M on Thursday October 20. The Texas Department of Corrections panel of inmates from Huntsville will conduct the session addressing the drug problem in America.

Moulton High School America Texas Department of Corrections Huntsville

Last Rites Held for Mrs Julia Mican at St Marys

Julia Mican 89 of Witting died Monday October 17 in Shady Oak Nursing Home Moulton. Funeral at 10 a m Wednesday St Marys Catholic Church with burial in St Marys Cemetery Rosary recited 8 p m Tuesday at Smith Funeral Home Survivors include two daughters two sons and several relatives from Yoakum Gonzales Houston Victoria Hallettsville and Moulton with 22 grandchildren and 32 great grandchildren.

Julia Mican Witting Shady Oak Moulton St. Mary’s Catholic Church St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery Smith Funeral Home Julia Sedlar Regina Otto Yoakum Julius Mican Gonzales Daniel Mican Houston Theodore Edward Mican Victoria Victor Roznovsky Hallettsville Steve Roznovsky

Rodney Maresh On Leave Here From U S Navy

Rodney Maresh, with the U S Navy, is on extended leave with family arriving October 10 from Moffett Field California. He will depart November 1 for Guam to be stationed for the next fourteen months. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Willie Ed Maresh.

Rodney Maresh U.S. Navy Moffett Field California Guam Rodney Willie Ed. Maresh

New Resident Mr August Janak Joins Shady Oak Nursing Home

Moravia Community announces August Janak as a new resident at Shady Oak Nursing Home. He began residence last week in the facility serving local seniors.

August Janak Moravia Shady Oak Nursing Home

Knights of Columbus Sponsor Free-Throw Contest in Moulton

The Knights of Columbus Moulton Council will sponsor a free throw contest for boys and girls ages 11 to 14 at Moulton High School. It coincides with October being Texas Physical Fitness and Sports Month proclaimed by Governor Briscoe. Coaches Billy Branyon and Sammie Koudelka direct the event. further details will follow.

Knights of Columbus Briscoe Moulton Council Moulton High School Billy Branyon Sammie Koudelka

Wards in Yoakum Big Truckload Appliance Sale

Vermac Sales Agency on West Grand Avenue Yoakum advertises a giant truckload sale with every appliance on sale from the 1977 Fall and Winter catalog. The weekend event promises large savings and a one page ad highlights many items.

Vermac Sales Agency West Grand Ave Yoakum Wards Save

Legionnaires in Reg Session Here

Geier-Merrem Post 392 held a regular meeting with Commander Alton Fojtik presiding. Minutes and the financial report were approved. Pete Tousek joined the Post. Buck Sherry was reported in Audie Murphy Hospital, San Antonio, after Cecil Castro’s Oct. 2 visit. Delegates were chosen for the 9th District Convention in Hallettsville Nov. 5–6. Lewallen spoke on area servicemen and VA records. The Post voted to pay registration for attendees and to donate church rent for the 75th anniversary.

Geier-Merrem Alton Fojtik Pete Tousek Buck Sherry Audie Murphy Lewallen Hallettsville Lutheran Church

Bowling Report: F and M Bank Men Struggle in Weimar Loss

The F and M Bank Men’s team faced MG of Weimar on Tuesday October 11. Dennis Schacherl Kenny Rebecek Rodney Petrek Ervin Patek and high bowler Mike Mikulencak with a 141. They lost 3 games and won 1, dropping to 6th place.

F & M Bank Weimar Dennis Schacherl Kenny Rebecek Rodney Petrek Ervin Patek Mike Mikulencak

Student Council Officers Elected

The MHS Student Council elected its officers for the current term. Sponsor Kenneth Black oversees the group with President James Meiserschlaeger, Vice President Michael Mayer, and Sec Treas Leonita Lukosvsky.

Student Council MHS Kenneth Black James Meiserschlaeger Michael

Knights of Columbus Hold Oct Meeting in Catholic Gym

The Knights of Columbus held a regular meeting on Thursday Oct 13 at the Catholic gym. They discussed next year’s Columbus Day banquet date, planned a free throw tournament for boys and girls, and noted five candidates for the First Degree with possibly more. The council donated $100 to the Old Moulton Cemetery Fund and group 1 membership now tops 248.

Knights of Columbus Moulton Raymond Kocian Knight Shiner

Reunion of 1935 45 Grad Classes

All members of the 1935 to 1945 graduating classes are reminded of the class reunion to be held at the VFW Hall on Saturday October 22 beginning at 3 pm. A catered supper will be served at 7 pm followed by a dance open to the public at 8 30 pm. All members of these classes whether a graduate or not are urged to attend and reconnect with former classmates.

VFW Moulton Ladies Auxiliary District 24 Gene Hinch Harry E. Meyer

Meyer's Model Upholstery Opens In Moulton

Meyer's Model Upholstery at 205 N West St in Moulton announces opening with a 10 percent fabrics discount through October 7. Free estimates and free pick up and delivery are offered. hours by appointment. Mr and Mrs Robert Meyer invite the public to visit.

Halloween Chili Supper and Carnival at Moulton School

Halloween event planned at the Moulton School Cafeteria and High School on Monday October 31 with chili served from 5 30 p m to go cups available. Festivities include a Spook House Ring Toss Movies and other class sponsored games on the grounds with homemade cakes kalaches and more.

Moulton School

Beta Club Car Wash Saturday at Catholic Gym

The Beta Club hosts a car wash on Saturday October 22 at the Catholic Gym starting at 9 00 a.m. Proceeds support club activities.

Catholic

Mother of Sterling Kelley Dies

Mrs. D. B. Kelley, 85, died October 3 at 8:30 a.m. in a Gonzales hospital Texas. Born July 7 1892 in Devine Texas she was daughter of Frank Holt and Rose Ervin. She married David Bradfield Kelley in Lee.

D. B. Kelley Gonzales Texas Devine Frank Holt Rose Ervin David Bradfield Kelley Lee

Local Health Notes From San Antonio to Hallettsville

Mrs. William Stryk returned home from Nix Memorial Hospital in San Antonio after a week of tests and is doing fine. Miss Antonia Pustka, patient at Lavaca Medical Center in Hallettsville, was moved there by Moulton Ambulance. Mr. Adolph Pavlas returned from Shiner Hospital and is up and about, much improved.

William Stryk Nix Memorial Antonia Pustka Shady Oak Nursing Home Lavaca Hallettsville Moulton Ambulance Adolph Pavlas Shiner Hospital

Moulton ISD Coaches Promote Texas Physical Fitness Month

All coaches and players join the Governor's Commission on Physical Fitness to remind readers that October is Texas Physical Fitness and Sports Month. They urge fans to get involved, enjoy life, and become physically fit.

Moulton Isd Governor's Commission On Physical Fitness Texas Physical Fitness and Sports

Stimson Furniture Store Holds Big Yoakum Sale

Stimson Furniture in Yoakum stages a four hour Parking and Warehouse Sale on Saturday October 22 from 1 to 5 PM. The event features discounts on furniture and bedding with many bargains and a noted emphasis on haul away convenience.

Stimson Furniture Yoakum Sat Stimson Furniture Store Yoakum Stimson

Farm Bureau Convention Set for Hallettsville October 18

Lavaca County Farm Bureau to hold its annual convention at the American Legion Hall in Hallettsville on October 18 at 8 00 p m President M E Jacobs urges all members to attend to vote on resolutions to be sent to the State Convention in November The group invites anyone concerned with farming and ranching issues to participate and help shape solutions The organization is described as independent non governmental and non partisan with local to international reach

Lavaca Farm Bureau

Moulton School Board Holds Regular Meeting

The Moulton School Board met October 11 in the Administration Building with President Alvin Kocian presiding. Supt. Thomas H. Hoyer and board members Leslie Haas Carl Henke Marvin Jasek Gene Selzer and Gus Targac were present along with principals R L Orsak Kenneth Fishbeck and secretary Lexie Etlinger. Minutes and financial report were approved. various projects were discussed.

Moulton Alvin Kocian Thomas H. Hoyer Leslie Haas Carl Henke Marvin Jasek Gene Selzer Gus Targac R. L. Orsak Kenneth Fishbeck Lexie Etlinger

Honor Roll First Six Weeks Report Missing

First grade reports not issued for the initial six weeks. Second grade honors go to Andrew Bochat and Shannon Jasek. Sixth grade honors awarded to Eustacia Kleihege.

Andrew Bochat Shannon Jasek Sheri Pavli

Annie Jurek Interred in Moulton

Annie Kubena Jurek 83 of 540 Porter Street San Antonio died October 5 1977. Mass held October 8 at St Joseph Church Moulton with burial in St Joseph Cemetery. Rosary October 7 in San Antonio funeral chapel where body lay in state before transfer. Burial followed in Moulton.

Annie (Kubena) Jurek Porter St San Antonio St. Joseph Catholic Church Moulton St. Joseph Cemetery Roy Akers Jurek

Columbian Squires Induct New Members Here

The Columbian Squires of Circle No 2622 in Moulton held their first investure on October 13. Four new members were inducted and trained by a team led by Chief Squire Glenn Holub with Deputy Chief Squire Larry Swanke and staff including Darrell Gaertner Notary Timothy Kleihege and others.

Columbian Squires Joseph Kopp Moulton Columbian Squire Organization Squire Glenn Holub Larry Swanke Darrell Gaertner Timothy Kleihege George Holub Timothy Koncaba John Kubicek Brian Kram Investure

Birthday Honorees Celebrate at Shady Oak October Party

Catholic Daughters Court 2018 co hosted a birthday party at the Home on Sunday October 16 with hostesses Mrs Anita Novosad and Mrs Adella Haase overseeing lunch. Relatives and friends attended as Mrs Rosie Marcak Mrs Josephine Schraer Mrs Katie Brueceman Mr Richard Pohler and Mr Emil Neskora were honored. A group from Moulton Elementary School and band instructor Mr Robert Janota performed several selections.

Richard Pohler Rosie Marcak Josephine Schraer Katie Brueceman Emil Neskora Catholic Daughters Court Anita Novosad Adella Haase Moulton Elementary School Robert Janota

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Alley Julius Holm Zion Lutheran Church Leon J. Spanthel Moulton High Sive Wards In Legionnaires Legion Liz Chaloupka Suzette Motal Donna Bohuslav Diana Wenske Terry Williams Elaine Pavlicek Michael Kalina Debbie Targac Kris Goeman Pauline Jasek Glen Holub Ricky Black Sherri Hinch Roman Wenske Patrice Koranek K.C P.m Meyer Sterling Kelley VFW Dist Moulton Sun 24Th District Milton Haas Marcella Chaloupka 24Th Dist. Aux Patricia Davis Manuel O. Rivas el Paso Segura McDonald Veterans Rivas Manuel Farm Bureau Convention Elem Cek Eustacia Kleihege Squires, P C.d.of A
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