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Charles Peter Luck in his later years, standing on the front steps of the Trinity Lutheran Church at Black Jack Springs. Courtesy of Fayette Heritage Museum & Archives

Charles Peter Luck in his later years, standing on the front steps of the Trinity Lutheran Church at Black Jack Springs. Courtesy of Fayette Heritage Museum & Archives

Footprints of Fayette

News Staff
Tuesday, January 24, 2023
A Historical Column From The Fayette County Historical Commission The content of Charles P. Luck’s 1941 talk about growing up in O’Quinn in the 1870s and ‘80s is continued from last week. “The first religious service held in the settlement was in our home.
The Louis and Mary (Loessin) Luck Family photographed by G. A. Pannewitz in the mid-1880s. Charles P. Luck is standing second from right. Courtesy of Fayette Heritage Museum & Archives

The Louis and Mary (Loessin) Luck Family photographed by G. A. Pannewitz in the mid-1880s. Charles P. Luck is standing second from right. Courtesy of Fayette Heritage Museum & Archives

Footprints of Fayette

News Staff
Tuesday, January 17, 2023
A Historical Column From The Fayette County Historical Commission Reminiscing at the O’Quinn Old Settlers Reunion – Part 1 By Rox Ann Johnson Charles P. Luck grew up at O’Quinn in the 1870s and ‘80s. In September 1941, he spoke about the early days in O’Quinn for an “Old Settlers Reunion” held...

Library gets memorials, new books

News Staff
Tuesday, January 17, 2023
The beautiful winter season is here, and a great way to pass the chilly nights is to curl up with a good book from the Schulenburg Public Library. The library has added some awesome books so stop by and check one out.

CattleWomen to meet in La Grange

News Staff
Tuesday, January 17, 2023
The next Navidad Valley Cattle-Women business meeting will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 25 at Fayette CountyAg Building meeting room, 255 Svoboda Lane, La Grange.
Rose to speak at Quilt Guild meeting

Rose to speak at Quilt Guild meeting

Rose to speak at Quilt Guild meeting

News Staff
Tuesday, January 17, 2023
Everyone is invited to join the Colorado Valley Quilt Guild on Tuesday, Jan. 24 at 10 a.m. in welcoming guest presenter Diane Rose, also known as the “Amazing Quilter.” Rose, who has been blind since 1984, taught herself quilting in 1989 and has made over 1,100 quilts.

Bulletin Board

News Staff
Tuesday, January 17, 2023
Weimar Lions Club Chili & Stew Supper The Weimar Lions Club will serve a chili and stew supper on Thursday, Jan. 19 at Weimar Veterans Hall starting at 5 p.m. Hall dining will include open table seating with chili and stew, brown beans, rice, crackers, desserts, tea and coffee.

Meetings

News Staff
Tuesday, January 17, 2023
YOUNG FARMERS The Schulenburg Young Farmers will hold their monthly meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 24 at the Schulenburg High School Ag Science Building at 7 p.m. Program chairs will be the FFA officers, who will give a presentation on the Schulenburg Junior Livestock Show results and shop show...
Fayette County Judge Dan Mueller gave program at the January meeting of the Schulenburg Literary Club.

Fayette County Judge Dan Mueller gave program at the January meeting of the Schulenburg Literary Club.

Mueller gives program at Literary Club meeting

News Staff
Tuesday, January 17, 2023
The Schulenburg Literary Club met on Jan. 10 in the Schulenburg Public Library. Hostesses Betty Herzik, Lily Hilscher, Ona Marak and Marilyn Mokwa prepared a luncheon of winter salad, chicken, spinach, and mushroom enchiladas, and charro beans.
“Goodie Basket s” for active teachers and staff at all Fayette County schools were assembled by members of the Fayette County Retired Teachers Association at the Jan. 9 meeting.

“Goodie Basket s” for active teachers and staff at all Fayette County schools were assembled by members of the Fayette County Retired Teachers Association at the Jan. 9 meeting.

Retired Teachers fill ‘goodie baskets’ at meeting

News Staff
Tuesday, January 17, 2023
Members of the Fayette County Retired Teachers’Association met on Monday, Jan. 9, with 29 in attendance. The fellowship time was hosted by Rebecca Halder, Karen Fitch and Christine Morrison; the raffle item (benefiting the Children’s Book Project) was given by Marian Tajchman.
Lyric Theater in Flatonia hosted 13 members from Senior Connections for a movie on Tuesday, Jan. 10.

Lyric Theater in Flatonia hosted 13 members from Senior Connections for a movie on Tuesday, Jan. 10.

Sr. Connections: A gathering place for active seniors

News Staff
Tuesday, January 17, 2023
Jennifer Moring, bank manager at the Fayette Savings Bank in Weimar and Senior Connections esteemed board member, was the lunch-and-learn speaker on Monday, Jan. 9. She was so personable that everyone really enjoyed her presentation.
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