Chilimp iad Chili Cook-off draws regional teams in San Marcos
Rodney Petrek Dennis Schacherl and Blanco participants joined 14 teams in the 2nd annual Chamber of Commerce Chili Cook-off in San Marcos. Llano won first with Flatonia second while Blanco took showmanship. Moulton represented the Chamber but did not place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rodney Petrek
Blake
Dennis Schacherl
Moulton
Bill Neuman
Kelly
Becky
Blanco
San Marcos
Chamber of Commerce
Rodney
Cindy Petrek
Moulton Chamber of Commerce
Llano
Flatonia
Shady Oak Birthday Honorees Celebrate Sunday Event
A gathering honored long-time residents Frank Zamykal Marie Okrahlik Annie Daehne Olga Brom at Shady Oak on Sunday September 12 from 2 to 4 pm. Others Mr Martin Valigura and Mrs Rosie Novak were absent. The C D A Court 2018 co hosted with hosts Lorene Fishbeck Pauline Welff. Volunteers Minnie Pundt Erna Raab assisted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Zamykal
Marie Okrahlik
Annie Daehne
Olga Brom
Martin Valigura
Rosie Novak
C.D. of
A. Court
Lorene Fishbeck
Pauline Welff
Minnie Pundt
Erna Raab
Moulton City Council Meets September 1977 Session
The Moulton City Council met on September 12 1977 with Mayor Harry Meyer and six council members present. Bills totaling 13411.58 were approved. They declined participation in the volunteer Firemen Relief Fund and passed first reading of a Plumbing Code Ordinance and a 1977 ad valorem tax rate of 1.00 per 100. The revised traffic fine schedule was approved and council pay increase on second reading. Meeting adjourned after brief business. Electric department financials shown as Revenues and Expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Council
City of
Moulton
Harry Meyer
Ann Hinch
Theo Motal
Erwin Patek
Val Hinze
Paul Mosier
Firemen's Relief and Retirement Fund
Legion Post 392 Holds Regular September Meeting
Geier Merrem Post 392 met September 7 with Commander Alton Fojtik presiding. Officers approved minutes and the financial report, heard picnic reports, planned a joint membership drive dinner with the Ladies Aux on September 25, and voted to replace the post flag.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geier-Merrem
Alton Fojtik
Fojtik
Fire Dept
Mrs Joseph Novosad Rites Held Sept 4
Mrs Joseph Novosad of Shiner nee Mary Pekar died Sept 4 1977 at Lavaca Medical Center Hallettsville aged 80 years 9 months 21 days. Funeral Mass at Sts Cyril and Methodius Church followed by burial in Shiner Catholic Cemetery with grandsons as pallbearers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Novosad of
Shiner
Mary Pekar
Lavaca Medical Center
Hallettsville
Buffington Funeral Home
Sts. Cyril and Methodius’ Catholic Church
Patrick Fidgeon
Anthony Matula
Flatonia
John Kohnke
Boerne
John J. Hanacek
la Grange
Robert Schmidt
Moulton
Fred Gallagher
Msgr
Hanacek
Shiner Catholic
Basil Novosad
Houston
Raymond Wenske
Victoria
Everett Surman
League City
Joseph Novo
Moulton School Board approves budget changes and audit hire
The Moulton School Board met Wednesday with Pres. Alvin Kocian. Members present included Thomas Hoyer Leslie Haas Carl HenkeJimmy Holub and Marvin Jasek Principal R L Orsak and secretary Lexie Etlinger attended. Minutes of the special meeting were approved. The board amended the 1976 77 budget and hired Fred J Strauss to audit the books. A new cafeteria lunch price schedule was set K 6 45c 7 12 50c Adults 75c.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton
Alvin Kocian
Thomas H. Hoyer
Leslie Haas
Carl Henke
Jimmy Holub
Marvin Jasek
R. L. Orsak
Lexie Etlinger
Fred J. Strauss
Moulton Young Homemakers Seek Members for Drive
The Moulton Chapter invites interested residents to a membership drive meeting on September 21 at 7:30 p.m. at the Homemaking Cottage to join the group for the upcoming year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton
Young Homemakers
Fire department battles electrical storm blaze in town
Fire officers responded to a blaze in the southern part of town during the September 13 storm. Lightning struck power lines, sparking a fire that threatened nearby areas. Crews cut electricity, halted the fire, and power was restored later that night.
Gonz Livestock Market Report
The market was active with good stocker and feeder calves and yearlings selling fully steady to strong. Fat butcher calves were $1.00 to $1.50 cheaper, packer cows steady to $1.00 higher, bulls steady, cow and calf pairs active. Hog market sold $1.00 to $2.00 lower than last week. Butcher calves priced from 30 to 36 dollars, stocker calves awaiting report.
Gardner Buys Moulton Gas Co. forms Moulton Propane
On September 6 1977 Wayne L Gardner of Hallettsville purchased the Moulton Butane Gas Co from Kenward and Lillian Kolar. The firm becomes Moulton Propane Gas Co using the same phone 596 4228. Pavlicek remains office manager. Moeller and Kroesel join as drivers. Mailing address P O Box 118 Moulton TX 77975.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton Butane Gas Company
Kenward
Lillian Kolar
Wayne L. Gardner
Hallettsville
Moulton Propane Company
J. J. Kloesel
J. J. Kroesel
Moulton Propane Gas Co
Victor Moeller
Mary and
Ervin Patek
Martha Pavlicek
Thunderstorm Hits Moulton Area Tuesday Night
A Tuesday night thunderstorm from the northwest brought strong winds and about an inch of rain to Moulton. Rain shortages persist, with monthly totals near 2 inches. A Hackberry tree fell onto a home near Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Kubenka, snapping an electric line and damaging the roof.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Chaloupka
Moulton
Ernest Kubenka
Flatonia Fall Festival at Sacred Heart Oct 2
The Annual Fall Festival of the Sacred Heart Church in Flatonia is set for Sunday Oct 2 with Masses at 630 and 930 am. A turkey dinner begins at 1100 am with adult tickets 2.25, under 12 1.25, take home meals 2.25. The Chas Tousek Orchestra provides music.
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Sacred Heart
Flatonia
Aunt Tillie Goes to Town at MHS Gym
The Senior Class of 78 presents a new humorous play titled Aunt Tillie Goes to Town at the MHS gym on September 30. Tickets in advance are $1.00, with all tickets at the door $7.50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tillie
MHS
City Office Urges Reports of Rusty Water
Residents urged to notify the City Office immediately about rusty water to enable prompt steps and prevent further issues. Cooperation is requested.
Legion Auxiliary Holds Regular Meeting
The American Legion Auxiliary met Wednesday night September 7 with the ritual opening. Prayer was led by Sidonia Fishbeck and the secretary's report was accepted as given. No treasurer's report was read. See MEETING, P. 4, C. 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Sidonia Fishbeck
Farm Bureau to Convene September 22 Meeting
The Moulton Farm Bureau will hold its regular meeting on Thursday September 22 at 8 p.m. in Sulphur Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton Farm Bureau
Sulphur Park
E M A Training Course Opens in Moulton
An E M A training course for ambulance attendants will start in Moulton on October 10 1977. The class is limited to twenty participants and is free to all interested. No ambulance service connection required. For details contact Edward A Darilek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moulton
Edward A. Darilek
St Rose Parish Festival Sunday in Schulenburg
The St Rose of Lima Parish in Schulenburg invites all to a Sunday festival at the KC Hall on Sept 25. Trail Riders arrive at noon, fried chicken and sausage dinner begins 11 am, auction at 2 pm, Telstars provide music for dancing 8 pm to midnight with entertainments and refreshments all afternoon.
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St. Rose of Lima
Schulenburg
KC Hall
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Richard
R. L. Sheila
Orsak
Jill Marie
Michael Ernest
Shady Oak
Legion
Little League
Post
U. S
Joseph Novosad
Gonz Livestock Market Report
Gardner Buys Gas Co
Kolars
Mr. Gardner
Moulton Butane Basco
Vial
Moulton Propane Gas Company
Patek’s
Chas Tousek Orchestra
Legion Aux
St. Rose Parish
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