Society

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Reunions

Krischke The 45th Krischke family reunion will be held on Sunday, July 16 at St. Mary’s Hall in High Hill. The hall will open at 9 a.m. for set up, and registration will begin at 10 a.m. A catered lunch of brisket and sausage and all the trimmings will be served.

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Knights of Columbus Barbecue Pork Steak Dinner The Schulenburg KCs will serve a drive-thru-only barbecue pork steak dinner on Sunday, July 9 from 10:30 a.m. until sold out at the KC Hall. The plates ($12 each) will include 14-16 oz. pork steak, giblet rice, green beans and coleslaw.

Legion, Auxiliary had monthly meetings

American Legion McBride Post 143 and Auxiliary held their monthly meetings on Tuesday, June 6. Commander Bob Heinrich called the meeting to order.
James S. Lester’s grave in the Old La Grange City Cemetery – Photo Courtesy of Fayette Museum & Archives

James S. Lester’s grave in the Old La Grange City Cemetery – Photo Courtesy of Fayette Museum & Archives

Footprints of Fayette

A Historical Column From The Fayette County Historical Commission James S. (Smith or Seaton) Lester was born in Virginia in 1799. He was welleducated, studied law, and became a Virginia lawyer in 1831.
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Reunions

Drozd The John II and Clara Svrcek Drozd family reunion will be held on Saturday, Aug. 5 starting at 10:30 a.m. at the Moravia Hall located on FM 957 south of Schulenburg. A potluck meal will be served so everyone is asked to bring their favorite dish or dishes to share.

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Dubina Parish Feast Sts. Cyril & Methodius Church, Dubina, will hold its annual feast on Sunday, July 2, celebrating its 167th year.

Meetings

AMERICAN LEGION & AUXILIARY American Legion McBride Post 143 and Auxiliary will hold their next monthly meetings on Wednesday, July 5 at the American Legion Home in Schulenburg beginning at 6:30 p.m. with sandwiches being served. All members and prospective members are invited to attend.

Health advice for summer heat

Fayette County has been under an excessive heat warning in recent weeks, and the trend is likely to continue during the summer months.