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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1977
Page
1
A Rexall Fall Harvest Sale starts Thursday September 29 at Olle Pharmacy in Moulton and runs through October 8. The Moulton Eagle ad lists hundreds of items at extra low prices for personal and home use and urges readers to visit One Pharmacy in Moulton to take part.
Community call urges boys ages 8 to 18 to join Cub or Boy Scouts with a rally scheduled for Wednesday Oct. 7:30 pm at St. Joseph's Gym. Campaign emphasizes fun and adventure and invites attendance.
An EMS training course for ambulance attendants begins in Moulton on Oct 10 1977 with a limit of twenty participants. The free course is open to anyone not required to be connected to the ambulance service. Edward A Darilek is the contact for details.
The Flatonia Livestock Report covers butcher calves with Good to Choice 32.00 to 35.50 and Standard 30.00 to 32.00, steers 38.00 to 48.75, heifers 31.00 to 34.00, yearlings 26.00 to 32.00, stockers 18.00 to 22.50, and heavy weights 22.00 to 25.75. Cows and calves show Good 200.00 to 285.00 per pair and tops 39.00 to 40.00 for No 1, with sows 28.00 to 35.00.
A Japanese proverb counsels that quiet men speak most wisely, suggesting listening to those who say little. It emphasizes restraint and attentive listening as sources of prudent guidance.
The Moulton Senior Class of 78 presents Aunt Tillie Goes to Town. The item credits Wilbur Broun as author and frames the production as a school event from the class of 1978.
Friday evening September 30 the play A Rioto us Farce in Three Acts features cast including Tillie Trask Lucinda Talbot Pamela Marsh Lizzie Parsons Ellen Neel Ronald Howland and Luther Lorrimer with Mervin Tucker Dr Hattie Bing Liz Chaloupka and others. The production at Moulton High School Gym lists 8 00 pm start with advance tickets at 1.00 and at the door 1.50.
Lavaca County Commissioners Court approved the Revenue Sharing Budget for the period October 1 1977 to September 30 1978. Estimated revenue about 266 138 dollars. Budget items include 110 000 for general law enforcement 10 000 for two new automobiles 6 000 for fire protection 40 138 for ambulance operations in Yoakum Siner Moulton and Hallettville 100 000 to be split 25 000 per commissioner precinct 60 for road materials and construction 40 for new equipment. Funds enabled jail and courthouse repairs without local tax increases. Further discussion set for September 30 1977.
The Kaiser Reunion will be held at the Morris Community Center in Yoakum on October 2 from 11 00 a m. Attendees should bring a vegetable and a dessert dish.
Firemen invite all to a stag supper on Wednesday October 12 at the VEW Hall in Moulton. Keep the date open and bring friends for a evening event.
Milton's Home of Fine Furniture hosts its 6th Annual Warehouse Sale this Saturday October 1 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Offers many items at cost or below including furniture bedding appliances televisions and stereos. Free balloons and yard sticks while supplies last. Register for a $100 certificate. you need not be present to win. Location at Main and Highway 71 red light Smithville. Phone 512 237 2432.
Mrs Elizabeth Drozd returned home last week after two weeks at Shiner Hospital for tests and treatment. Mrs Trinie Nieto recovering after surgery at Citizens Memorial Hospital in Victoria with room 617, entered Sept 12 showing improvement. Frank C Leo came home last week after a week at Shiner Hospital undergoing treatment and is doing fine.
Sunday September 18 the Fall District Meeting of the K J T and K J Z T societies was at St Joseph’s Hall Moulton. A Memorial Service for deceased members opened at 1 00 p m followed by Benediction by Msgr Alois Morkovsky. District President Mrs Geraldine O Neal led the session after registration. Mrs Annie Kozelsky welcomed attendees.
Moulton Legion Commander Alton Fojtik presents an $800 check to Fire Chief Willie Hoepfi, proceeds from the Legion Picnic donated to aid the fire department after funds were needed to replace the rural truck. The 1973 1-Ton International was upgraded to a 2-Ton Ford F600 in 1977, enabling a 550 gallon tank and portable pump for rural fire protection.
Community urged to donate to replace the cemetery fence with chain link at Old Moulton Cemetery NW of Moulton Texas. Contributions fund a permanent upkeep and are tax deductible. Send checks to Anita Richter Box 266 Moulton Texas 77975.
Gindlers Dept Store stages a huge two day sale in Yoakum parking lot Friday and Saturday with discounts up to 75 percent. Clothing fabrics luggage and shoes from all six area stores are re grouped and reduced for the event.
The Moulton T P A elected officers for 1977 78 at its September 20 meeting with Madeline Poole as president Judy Barta is named vice president Irene Meiserschlaeger secretary Gloria Jasek treasurer Rosalyn Kocian. A Halloween Carnival is planned for October 31 with Chili Supper and raffle. A saving account will be opened and walkways between campus buildings will be built. Next meeting set for early November.
Mrs. O. C. Zimmerman formerly Edna L. Kuehn a Moulton native now living in San Antonio has just returned from a week’s vacation touring Washington District of Columbia See VACATION P. 3 C. 1
The store will be closed all day Saturday October 8. It will be open until 6 PM Thursday October 6 and Friday October 7, urging customers to shop on those days.
The Moulton Chapter of Young Homemakers held its monthly meeting on September 21 at 7 30 pm in the Homemaking Cottage. Shirley Schoenfeld led the program with Yoakum cosmetologist Mrs Arnold Pfuhl speaking on grooming.
The Moulton Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture held its regular monthly meeting at City Hall on September 19. Directors present included Dennis Schacherl Thelma Hinze Rodney Petrek and Kiloesel Marvin sJasek David Fisbeck and Johnny Maresh. A financial report on the Jamboree was given and contracts for Wimpy s Fun Show The Velvets and the V F W Hall for next year s Jamboree were discussed. Committees for the chamber were assigned and a new float has appeared in three out-of-town parades with upcoming appearances in Gonzales Fayetteville Giddings and Flatonia. The group urged active support for a stronger organization and invited all to the next meeting.
City of Moulton urges residents to report rusty water immediately to the City Office so steps can be taken to correct the issue. Co operation from the public is appreciated.
The Farmers and Merchants mens bowling team faced Lone Star No. 2 of Flatonia at Schulenburg lanes on Tuesday night September 20. Members Dennis Schacherl Begin Patek Rodney Petrelly Wamme Mikulencak and Erwin Chaloupka played. Each side posted two wins and two losses. Chaloupka rolled the high game with 194.
Mrs. Frank C. Bevan attended the Auto Registration Seminar in La Grange last week. The discussion centered on year round registration for passenger cars and light trucks.
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