The St. Rose Altar Society held its monthly meeting on Monday, April 15 in the meeting room of the Family Life Center. President Ann Florus called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. and led the prayer and pledge of allegiance.

Bob and Bonnie Baker were gracious enough to again host the semiannual veterans’ fishing event at “Bob’s Magic Pond” on Saturday, April 6. Veterans – many of whom are paralyzed or disabled – and their families are invited to this event.

Members of the Smith-McMillan Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, awarded the prestigious NSDAR “Women In American History” Award to Mary Louise Dorr on Friday, April 19.

It was a bee-utiful week at Senior Connections. The lunchand- learn speaker kept everyone laughing with his humor as he gave a presentation about bee keeping.

This Thursday, April 25, the Friends of the Weimar Public Library will present its third annual Poetry Open Mic Night at 6:30 p.m. at the City Gazebo.

Schulenburg 4-H Rack of Ribs Fundraiser Tickets are on sale for the fourth annual rack of ribs fundraiser for the Schulenburg 4-H Club. Cost is $25 per ticket and the rack serves 3-4.

The Old High Hill Cemetery Association Inc. annual business meeting will be held on Sunday, May 5 at St. Paul’s Hall, 712 Summit St. in Schulenburg at 2 p.m. All members, family, and descendants of those buried in the cemetery are encouraged to attend and participate in the meeting.

Schulenburg Garden Club Flower Show The Schulenburg Garden Club will present a flower show titled “The Arts” on Wednesday, April 24 from noon to 4 p.m. at the KC Hall.

The Schulenburg Literary Club met on April 9 at noon in the Schulenburg Public Library. Springtime was in the air in the meeting room.

A Historical Column From The Fayette County Historical Commission This advertisement for town lots heralded the arrival of the first train in Flatonia. This year will mark the 150th anniversary of that event which occurred on April 18, 1874.