Tank truck overturns near Hallettsville injures driver lightly
A Scurlock Co. tank truck overturned about 6:00 pm Monday September 18 1978 four miles south of Hallettsville off Highway 77. Driver Joseph Anthony Neskora of Moulton escaped with minor injuries after attempting a left turn. Trooper Wilbert Horstmann investigated the scene. Fire units stood by and the vehicle sustained damage. Neskora was treated at Lavaca Medical Center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scurlock Co
Hallettsville
Joseph Anthony Neskora
Moulton
Neskora
Well Known Superior Dairies Celebrating 50th Anniversary
Superior Dairies of Austin marks its 50th anniversary, highlighted by a national feature in American Dairy Review. The piece traces its 1928 Lockhart origin as Lockhart Creamery, its 1938 move to Austin as Heep-Superior, and its evolution into Superior Dairies, noting a modern processing plant, 250 plus employees, and a 300 square mile Central and South Texas service area. Executives listed include John D. Simpson, David R. Wilson, Clayton Withers, and M J Adamson.
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Superior Dairies of
Austin
American Dairy Review
Superior Dairies
Lockhart
Newton Wilson
Texas
Superior
Colonial and Duchess
John D. Simpson
David R. Wilson
Clayton Withers
M. J. Adamson
Knights of Columbus KC Meeting in Moulton
The Father Joseph Kopp Council held its regular meeting on Sept 15 at 8 pm in the Parish Hall. A San Antonio letter announced an insurance selling opening, a $25 donation to Boy Scouts was made, and reports from committee chairs were given. Plans for KC Banquet tickets and a Sept 27 blood pressure clinic at City Hall were announced. The group bought a History of the KCs in Texas for the local school library. District Deputy Pavliska attended, noting state focus on vocations and family life programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father Joseph Kopp
Moulton Knights of Columbus
San Antonio
Boy Scouts
City Hall
K.c.s
Kcs
Texas
Henry A. Pavliska
State Council
Gonzales Livestock Market Report
The market was active with stocker and feeder calves up 2.00 to 3.50, packer cows 1.00 to 2.00 higher, and bulls 1.00 to 2.00 higher. Hog trade remained active and fully steady against last week as prices ranged across categories for butchers, stockers, cows, and sows.
Legion Membership Drive Dinner Sunday September 24
The Moulton American Legion and Auxiliary will host a Membership Drive Dinner on Sunday September 24 at 12 noon at the Legion Home. The event is for members and prospective members only. All eligible veterans are invited to join the American Legion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton American Legion
Auxiliary
Legion
The
American Legion
Salvation Army Fund Drive On In Moulton Area
The Salvation Army has begun its annual drive on September 22 with the Moulton Service Unit announcing the campaign. The Service Unit Committee met September 15 to fill the late Bill Miculka’s vacancy, electing Mrs. Fisbeck as chair and outlining by laws. Mrs. Fisbeck seeks volunteers to solicit contributions over the next two weeks, with the drive concluding by month’s end.
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Salvation Army
Man
Moulton Service Unit
Service Unit
Bill Miculka
Fisbeck
Iscinenne
New York Couple Move to Moulton Residence
Mr and Mrs Helmut Lenser, formerly of New York, are new residents in Moulton. They moved to the northern part of town into the former Chas Zamykal Sr estate during the first part of the month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helmut Lenser
New York
Moulton
Chas. Zamykal Sr
Moulton School Board Meets September 13 1978
The Moulton School Board met September 13 in the Administration Building headed by President Alvin Kocian. Members present included Thomas Hoyer Leslie Haas Jimmy Holub Carl Henke Marvin Jasek principals R L Orsak Kenneth Fishbeck and secretary Lexie Etlinger. Minutes and financial report were approved. The board hired Fred Strauss to audit the 1977 78 books and amended the 1977 78 budget to actual expenditures. Four typewriters are for sale with contact at the School Administration Office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton
Alvin Kocian
Thomas H. Hoyer
Leslie Haas
Jimmy Holub
Carl Henke
Marvin Jasek
R. L. Orsak
Kenneth Fishbeck
Lexie Etlinger
Fred Strauss
Jim Pavlicek Rites Held Friday
Jim Pavlicek 88 retired Shiner area farmer and musician died September 12 1978 in Shiner Hospital Funeral services set for September 15 at Praha Catholic Church with Fathers Valenta and Fid geon officiating Rosary Sept 14 at Buffington Funeral Home Chapel in Shiner Survived by wife two sons Eugene Pavlicek of Lubbock James Pavlicek of Hereford two daughters Mrs Alvin Boehm of Shiner and Mrs Louise Barta of Flatonia 21 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Pavlicek
Shiner Area
Shiner Hospital
Praha Catholic Church
Marcus Valenta
Patrick Fidgeon
Buffington Funeral Home Chapel
Shiner
Also
Eugene Pavlicek
Lubbock
James Pavlicek
Hereford
Alvin Boehm
Louise Barta
Flatonia
Moulton Chamber Meeting Set for September 21
The regular monthly gathering of the Moulton Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture is scheduled for Thursday September 21 at 8 PM in City Hall. Members are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture
City Hall
Legion Meets in Moulton September Meeting
The Moulton American Legion held its regular meeting on September 6 at the Legion Home. The financial report was presented. Milton Kunkel was reported in the hospital. A Joint Membership Drive Dinner with barbecued chicken and trimmings was approved for September 24. The commander thanked members for helping at the Picnic. Thank you notes from James Bryan and Emil J. Darilek were read. A stew supper was served prior to the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton American Legion
Legion
Milton Kunkel
James Bryan
Emil J. Darilek
Man shot to death by officers near Flatonia
Fayette County deputies and state troopers responded to a scene west of Flatonia on Interstate 10 where Jesse Hollins, 29, of Conroe allegedly attacked Deputy Jay Boyd after wandering nearby. Hollins seized Boyd’s cuffs and gun and fired at him, as officers and a Houston officer arriving at the scene returned fire amid a chaotic exchange. Noted: additional coverage continues on page 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Hollins
Conroe
Fayette Co
Jay Boyd
Flatonia
Boyd
Hollins
Eric Bauch
Schulen
A. CE
Schulenburg
Houston
Eleven Cars Derail Near Moulton After Rains
Eleven cars of a Southern Pacific freight train derailed at the south edge of Moulton near Gus' Place shortly before midnight on Tuesday September 19. Three cars carried liquid chemicals prompting area residents to evacuate temporarily. The train was northbound when the tracks gave way, likely from heavy rains. Deputies Buster Hobbs and State Trooper Wilbert Horstmann joined investigators at the scene.
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Southern Pacific
Moulton
Gus’ Place
Buster Hobbs
Wilbert Horstmann
Sick Emil Bevan Returns Home in Galveston
After twelve days in Jennie Sealy Hospital Galveston Emil Bevan was discharged Wednesday evening and is reported to be improving as he returns home with family happiness and good progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emil Bevan
Jennie Sealy
Galveston
City Council Meeting Minutes Moulton September 11
City Council of Moulton met in regular session with all members present. Minutes from prior meeting approved as read. Bills totaling 4020.92 approved for payment. Ordinance to continue 1% city sales tax on residential electricity adopted. Tractor and shredder purchase approved. Ordinance 978 for 1978-79 ad valorem taxes introduced and approved at 1.00 per 100. Line poles and crossarms for Electric Dept purchased. Meeting adjourned. Monthly financial reports noted.
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City of
Moulton
VFW Plans Sept Meeting and October Events
The VFW notes a regular meeting on Wednesday night September 27 at 8 p.m. at the VFW Hall. An October 8 membership drive dinner will be held at the same hall with the Ladies Auxiliary. A Czech Band from Czechoslovakia will play a dance at the VFW Hall on October 18. More details to follow.
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VFW
Czechoslovakia
Local Catholic Daughters Meet at St Josephs Hall
The Catholic Daughters of America Court Father Joseph Kopp met at St Josephs Hall on Thursday September 7 at 8 pm with Regent Regina Kleihege presiding Father Schmidt led the members in the opening prayer The opening ode and pledge to the flag by all present followed The secretary read the minutes and the trea See CDA page 4 col 3
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catholic Daughters of America
Joseph Kopp
St. Joseph's Hall
Regina Kleihege
Father Schmidt
Trea
Moulton T P A Membership Drive Announced
The annual TPA Membership Drive runs from Sept 25 through Oct 13. The class with the largest percent parent membership will be awarded. Anyone from grades K through 8th may join. contact details are not provided. The TPA states it works for your children and asks for support.
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TPA
Jim's Cafe 1938 1978 Memory of an Iowa Eatery
The cafe began with Joe Tousek in 1938 and changed hands to George Technik and later Joe Schoenfeld. Jim Novosad bought stock for 150 dollars and ran Jim's Cafe from 1941, serving breakfast, burgers, chili, stew, and steaks on request. The family operation included Rosie, Gladys, and Norman, with wartime visitors and veterans shaping its story. It stayed open daily from 6am to midnight, later shifting to bar service, becoming a social hub for seniors until March 6 1978 when Frank Nieto renamed it Frank's Place.
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Joe Tousek
United Army
George Technik
Joe Schoenfeld
Jim Ovosad
Jim
Rosie
Gladys
Norman
Rosie Novosad
Novosad
G.i.s
Mr. Novosad
Frank Nieto
Frank
Coral Snake Killed In Alvin Meyer Yard
A second Coral Snake in two weeks was killed in the Alvin Meyer yard last Friday evening. Mrs. Meyer was mowing when she spotted the snake in carpet grass by a tree and killed it. The reptile measured 23 inches. The Meyers live on the town's northwestern edge. It appears the deadly Coral Snake can be found countywide. Everyone, be cautious.
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Alvin Meyer
Knights Sponsor Public Health Clinic in Moulton
The first public health clinic in Moulton will be held September 27 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Volunteers will provide free immunizations blood pressure screening heights and weights and tuberculin skin tests.
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Moulton
Redken Amino Color Theory Class at Gladys Boutique
Redken Amino Color Theory Class led by Pat Quick at Gladys Boutique Monday evening September 11. The clinic explained the color law for mixing shades and provided corrective formulas. A new session with salon models is planned, made possible by Armstrong McCall Co. of Moulton and distributor Bernadette Marek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Redken
Gladys’ Boutique
Pat Quick
Pat
Armstrong & McCall Co
Moulton
Bernadette Marek
Schulenburg Parish Festival Sept 24 at K C Hall
The St. Rose of Lima Parish Festival in Schulenburg offers Masses at 7 and 10 a m in the KC Hall, a fried chicken stew and sausage dinner from 11 a m with adults 2 50 and children 1 25, plus to go plates. Ham burgers, an auction at 2 p m, and music by Johnnie Holub Orch Wence Shimek Orch Telstars for the 8 to 12 p m dance. amusements and refreshments all afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Rose of Lima
K.C
Schulenburg
Johnnie Holub Orch
Wence Shimek Orch
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Gonzales Livestock Market Report
Sun
Salvation Army Fund
Bauch
See Man
V.F.W
CDA
Moulton T.P
Mr. Jim
Frank Schoenfeld
Frank Albrecht
A. H. Tyler
Della Joost
Ed. Mikes
Jim Novosad
Knights
Schuleburg
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