Society

Bulletin Board

News Staff

Tuesday, September 12, 2023

Holman Catholic Church Picnic The annual picnic of St. Wenceslaus Church will be held on Sunday, Sept. 17 at the parish grounds in Holman on FM 155 between La Grange and Weimar.

Vietnam Veterans Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 870 meets on the third Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Ammannsville KJT Hall. This month’s meeting will be held on Sept. 20. Food and refreshments will be provided after the meeting. VVA, AVVA and prospective members are invited.

Reunions

News Staff

Tuesday, September 12, 2023

Frantisek & Marie Svetlik Family The 19th annual family reunion for Frantisek and Marie Svetlik and their descendants Frank, Joe, Emil, Alois, August and Adolph Svetlik, and Frances Svetlik Trojcak, will be held on Saturday, Oct. 7 at Blase’s Hall, 4276 U.S. Highway 90A West, Hallettsville.

Constitution Week to be observed Sept. 17-23

News Staff

Tuesday, September 12, 2023

The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution urges Americans to reflect on the United States Constitution during this month’s annual observance in honor of this foundational document of national governance.

45th Krischke family get-together held at High Hill

News Staff

Tuesday, September 12, 2023

The 45th Krischke reunion was held Sunday, July 16 at St. Mary’s parish hall in High Hill. This year marks the 142nd anniversary of Josef and Amalia Krischke’s arrival in America.

Sr. Connections: gathering place for active seniors

News Staff

Tuesday, September 12, 2023

With the extremely hot weather, Senior Connections will be serving a pitcher of water infused with cucumbers and mint, for a change of pace and to tickle the taste buds. It will surely be refreshing, and other fruit combinations are being planned, too.

Yard of the month for September

News Staff

Tuesday, September 12, 2023

The Randy and Jeannie Mican residence at 114 Meadow Drive was awarded yard of the month for September by the Schulenburg Garden Club. The summer heat has been challenging for most yards but the Micans have done a great job in keeping their yard and plants blooming.

Loessin family at Fayette County Jail, circa 1919. Standing are Katie (Stiehl) Loessin, Will Loessin, and an unidentified woman. Seated are Ruth, August and Louise Loessin, and an unidentified young boy. In front is Wilburn Loessin. Photo Courtesy of Fayette Heritage Museum & Archives

Footprints of Fayette

News Staff

Tuesday, September 12, 2023

We’re Bustin’ Outa Here – Tonight The following was written by a Fayette County Historical Commission member.

Woodpecker

News Staff

Tuesday, September 12, 2023

John C. Landa Jr., the Schulenbirder, took this photograph of a red-bellied woodpecker on Friday morning, Sept. 1 at his property on Steiber. He says that this telephone pole seems to be a favorite morning hangout for woodpeckers.

Bulletin Board

News Staff

Tuesday, September 5, 2023

Holman Catholic Church Picnic The annual picnic of St. Wenceslaus Church will be held on Sunday, Sept. 17 at the parish grounds in Holman on FM 155 between La Grange & Weimar.

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