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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1978
Page
1
Proclaimed September 17 through 23 as Texas Young Homemakers Week in Moulton. The chartered Young Homemakers of Texas promote education in home and family living, community leadership, consumer trends, and support for Future Homemakers of America, with the motto The Heart of the Home.
On Sunday September 3 at 1 15 a m a 1972 GMC pickup driven by Peter Frank Mach Jr of Houston ran off FM Road 532 two miles east of Houlton after failing to negotiate a curve. The vehicle struck reflector posts, overturned into a ditch and was towed to Beran's Garage in Moulton. Mach was hospitalized at Shiner Hospital with injuries but not listed as critical.
Mrs Hermina Kubenka 81 of Moulton died September 9 1978 at Shiner Hospital Funeral services were at St Joseph Catholic Church Moulton September 11 with burial in Moulton Catholic Cemetery Rosary was recited September 10 at Smith Funeral Home Chapel in Moulton Survived by three daughters Mrs Eddie Koudelka Mrs Rudy Simper Mrs Herbert Ulman three sons Johnny Kubenka Edwin Kubenka Frankie Kubenka two brothers Frank Barta Albin Barta four sisters Mrs Agnes Kalisek Mrs Janie Culak Miss Carrie Barta Mrs Sophie Dale 15 grandchildren 16 great grandchildren
The Old Moulton Baptist Church will hold Sunday services on September 17 at 10:45 a.m. Brother Black will deliver the message. Everyone is invited to attend.
Office hours will be 8 to 5 Monday through Friday and 8 to 12 Saturday. The change takes effect Monday September 11, 1978.
Shady Oak will honor residents with September birthdays at a Sunday party from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Home. Honorees include Frank Zamykal Martin Valigura Annie Daehne Nancy Votan Rosie Novak Olga Brom and Mary Okruhlik, with co hosting by the Catholic Daughters of St. Joseph Parish.
Cub Scout Pack 221 of Moulton will hold an organizational meeting at St. Joseph's Parish Hall on Monday night September 18 at 7 30 pm. All interested boys should attend with a parent.
The market was active with calves and yearlings selling steady to higher. Packer cows bulls and heifers posted gains while cow and calf pairs were in good demand. Hog activity rose with prices up to 1.50 higher. butcher calves, stocker calves, bulls, cows and sows priced across standard to heavy grades with varied ranges.
Bright rainfall across the region Sunday and Monday breaks a long drought. Reports show two to four inches with the city at 3.4 inches, turning pastures green and spurring fall garden plans. Local residents express optimism as gardens restart and vegetation thrives.
The K C Council No 3244 and its Columbus Club invite all members to an important meeting this Friday September 15 at 8 00 p m in the Parish Hall. Members are urged to vote on key decisions and refreshments will be provided.
The Hobby Club met Tuesday at City Hall with seven members present. Hattie Pavias won the door prize. Members played games and enjoyed the gathering. The next meeting is Tuesday September 19 at 2 30 p.m. at Lillian Fishbeck's home. members should bring lunch.
Joe Kleihege age 68 died Aug 31 after a heart attack while being rushed to hospital. Funeral held Sept 2 at 10 a.m. at St Peter and Paul Catholic Church Frelsburg with Rev Werner Buckholz officiating. Born 1910 in Freisburg to Ben and Mary Halsmann Kleihege. Survivors include sisters Mary and Ella. Pallbearers listed. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs Willibald Kleihege and family of Shiner.
The article notes Mr. Gus Wornat remains a patient at Citizens Memorial Hospital in Victoria since July 27 and is progressing as well as expected. It also reports Mrs. Catherine Dolezal from Shady Oak Nursing Home was admitted to Shiner Hospital then transferred to a Victoria hospital.
The American Legion Auxiliary held its meeting on Wednesday night September 6. Officers presented reports and a motion passed to donate 30 dollars to the VA Center in Temple plus 15 dollars for postage and wrapping paper and 15 dollars for gifts. A food chopper was ordered with Dolores Koncaba in charge. The Annual Membership Dinner, to be held September 24, will be in conjunction with the men. Dues for 1979 noted.
Mr and Mrs Bill Novosad visited Charlie Boy Cook at Luling Nursing Home over the weekend. He is doing well and taking an interest in Moulton happenings, sending everyone a friendly hello.
Mrs Alesie Faltysek joins the Shady Oak Home as a new resident on Friday September 8. Also newly listed are Miss Louise Filip from Moravia Community and Mrs Nancy Votan who has been living in Oklahoma City.
A Pontiac Station Wagon driven by Adam Torres overturned on a country road about two miles southwest of Moulton early Saturday. Torres said he dozed off while driving. He was not injured, but the vehicle was considerably damaged. Constable Joe Nieto investigated the accident.
Despite near continuous rain a large crowd attended the St Joseph Catholic Church Picnic at the Moulton VFW Hall. Prize winners include Chris Kram 100, Julius Simper 75, Ann Hinch 50, Jim Novosad 25, Jeanette Kurtz 15, Kenneth Fishbeck 10, Melissa Mig 5.
The Moulton VFW Ladies Auxiliary will meet Wednesday September 27 at 7:30 p.m. in the VFW Hall. Dues are six dollars and payable now. Remittance may be mailed to Anita Novosad P O Box 331 Moulton Texas.
Moulton Hermann Sons Lodge No. 59 will hold its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday September 20 at 8 p.m. Lunch and refreshments will be served.
The Moulton Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture will hold a regular session on September 21 at 8:00 p.m. in City Hall. All interested are encouraged to attend. Agenda includes Jam boree membership and the upcoming dance. A quorum is needed. The chamber acts as a local clearing house and lists opportunities for domestic help. Residents seeking house cleaning work can mail a card with name contact and rates to the chamber. Do not call the office.
The Father Joseph Kopp Circle of Columbian Squires will camp out this Saturday night September 16 at the Frankie Darilek Farm. Local Squires and interested young men aged 12 to 17 are invited to meet at St. Josephs Hall and proceed to the farm for fishing swimming and athletic games. Father Schmidt will join Sunday mass at 11 30 A M followed by lunch with KC members and families. Overnight attendees should bring sleeping gear and tents if possible.
A general parish meeting and social are scheduled for Thursday September 14 at 8 00 p m in the Parish Hall. Reports from each chairman will be on the agenda and refreshments will be served. All welcome.
The Moulton T-PA will hold its meeting at the school cafeteria on Monday September 18 starting at 7 30 P M Local coverage notes a public gathering to discuss school related matters with the participation of parents and teachers.
At the September 7th monthly meeting of Zion Lutheran Church Ladies Aid Pastor Holm presented a statement on Affirmation of Life by Lutheran Social Service of Texas. The agency's maternity foster and adoption services for Lutherans in Texas were noted. See LADIES AID, P. 3, C. 4.
The St. Theresa KJZT Society met after the 7:30 Mass at St Josephs Parish Hall with thirteen members. The minutes and treasurer report were read and accepted. Discussion included profits and expenses from catering lunches at Knights of Columbus bingo evenings through January 1st.
About 3000 South Texans crowded Waelder Front Street for the Fiesta Guacamole event judging 100 tasters. Entry No 30 by Mrs Carolina Ibarra of Rosenberg won top honors with a Vinegar touch in her guacamole. Ruth Ann Null of Waelder took second with Green Giant Gringo mix and Cream Cheese. Third went to Mrs Jimmy Lindell of Waelder with Gang's Delight. No incidents reported.
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