Society

abendroth, Florus to wed

abendroth, Florus to wed

Abendroth, Florus to wed

Allison Anne Abendroth and Mason Benjamin Florus will be united in holy matrimony on Saturday, Nov. 4 at 2 p.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in High Hill.
Dittmars’ flag display recognized

Dittmars’ flag display recognized

Dittmars’ flag display recognized

The John Everett Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, recognizes the American flag display of Leon and Verna Nell Dittmar, located 102 River Bend Drive in Columbus. She stated how they have proudly displayed and cherished their American flag for 25 years.
Fishing trip for paralyzed veterans hosted

Fishing trip for paralyzed veterans hosted

Fishing trip for paralyzed veterans hosted

Members of the Paralyzed Veterans of America, San Antonio Chapter, along with family and friends, came “catchin’” to Bob’s magic pond in Moravia on Saturday, Oct. 14. They fished until their coolers were full of fightin’ Humpback Blues. They are already planning the spring trip.
Aschenbeck photographs solar eclipse

Aschenbeck photographs solar eclipse

Aschenbeck photographs solar eclipse

Charles Aschenbeck, who lives in Schulenburg, took these photos of the annular solar eclipse (also known as a “ring of fire” eclipse”) on Saturday, Oct. 14. He says the took the photos eight miles west of Fredericksburg.
Eastern Bluebirds, Red-tailed Hawk

Eastern Bluebirds, Red-tailed Hawk

Eastern Bluebirds, Red-tailed Hawk

John C. Landa, Jr., the Schulenbirder, sends photos of a pair of Eastern Bluebirds (left) and a Red-tailed Hawk (right) that he took over the past couple of weeks. He says that both are year-round residents of Schulenburg.
Reserve Champion Senior Team – The team of (from left) Elena Supak, Tori Newton and Eleanor Carey won first in the side dish category and reserve champion senior team.

Reserve Champion Senior Team – The team of (from left) Elena Supak, Tori Newton and Eleanor Carey won first in the side dish category and reserve champion senior team.

County 4-H’ers enter Food Challenge at State Fair

Thirteen Fayette County 4-H members competed in the State Fair of Texas Food Challenge Contest held on Monday, Oct. 2 in Dallas. The Fayette County 4-H senior team consisting of Tori Newton, Elena Supak and Eleanor Carey placed first in senior side dish category and advanced to the final round.
Archeology Day slated at Kreische/Monument Hill

Archeology Day slated at Kreische/Monument Hill

Archeology Day slated at Kreische/Monument Hill

The third annual Archeology Day at Kreische Brewery & Monument Hill State Historic Sites near La Grange will be on Saturday, Oct. 14 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. With nine hands-on family activities, artifact exhibits from the Kreische collections, tours and presentations, and a special take-home prize...
Schulenburg High class of 1960 holds reunion

Schulenburg High class of 1960 holds reunion

Schulenburg High class of 1960 holds reunion

The Schulenburg High School class of 1960 held a reunion on Thursday, Oct. 5 at Robert’s Steakhouse in Flatonia. At this time, 64 years ago, the classmates were starting their senior year at SHS.

Meetings

Swiss Alp-Ammannsville Dubina Farm Bureau The Swiss Alp-Ammannsville-Dubina Farm Bureau will hold its meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 17 at the Swiss Alp Farm Bureau hall. The social will start at 6 p.m., followed by a potluck supper. A business meeting will be held after the supper.

Bulletin Board

Hallettsville Sacred Heart HSA Apple Strudel Bake The Hallettsville Sacred Heart HSA will hold its 71st annual apple strudel bake on Saturday, Oct. 14. Cost is $22 ready-to-eat and $18 unbaked. Pickup will be at the Sacred Heart Family Center in Hallettsville from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Oct. 14.