Society

Sons of the American Legion elect officers

News Staff

Tuesday, July 26, 2022

Schulenburg American Legion McBride Post 143 Sons of the American Legion Chapter elected officers at its recent meeting held at the Legion Hall.

On hand as a check was presented by the Lions Club as sponsorship of the Das ist Lustig performance at the Schulenburg Public Library were (from left) Diana Mikesky, president of the Friends of the Schulenburg Public Library; Valina Polka of Das ist Lustig; Donna Holub, librarian; Ross Polka of Das ist Lustig; Thadious Polasek, library director; Cindy Lytle, librarian; and Kristi McBride, president of Schulenburg Lions Club.

Lions sponsor Das ist Lustig at library

News Staff

Tuesday, July 26, 2022

The Schulenburg Lions Club sponsored the performance of Das ist Lustig (“That’s Fun”) at the Schulenburg Public Library on Wednesday, July 20. The attendees heard singing in dialects of the North Sea coast, central Germany and Alpine regions.

‘Das Ist Lustig’ brings ‘fun’ to Public Library

News Staff

Tuesday, July 26, 2022

“Das Ist Lustig,” featuring Valina and Ross Polka, performed at the Schulenburg Public Library on Wednesday, July 20. A total of 51 attended the presentation. The name “Das Ist Lustig” translates to “That’s Fun” and this German band based in Houston delivers.

BIRTHS

News Staff

Tuesday, July 26, 2022

Xander Crew Mendel Joshua and Chelsea Mendel of Schulenburg are proud to announce the birth of their son, Xander Crew Mendel, who arrived on Monday, July 18 at 8:44 a.m. at Columbus Community Hospital. He weighed 7 pounds, 3 ounces and measured 19¾ inches in length.

Bulletin Board

News Staff

Tuesday, July 26, 2022

Texas Exes of Fayette County Thirsty Thursday Longhorn Meet-up The Texas Exes of Fayette County invite all Longhorn fans to Thirsty Thursday Longhorn Meet-up on Thursday, July 28 from 6 to 9 p.m. at @The Oaks at High Hill, 1800 Bruno Road, Schulenburg. All Longhorn fans are welcome!

MEETINGS

News Staff

Tuesday, July 26, 2022

AMERICAN LEGION & AUXILIARY American Legion McBride Post 143 and Auxiliary will hold their next monthly meetings on Tuesday, Aug. 2 at the American Legion Home in Schulenburg beginning at 7 p.m. All members and prospective members are invited to attend.

Captain John Murchison - Photo Courtesy of Fayette Heritage Museum & Archives

Footprints of Fayette

News Staff

Tuesday, July 19, 2022

The La Grange Wagon Train to the California Gold Rush in 1849 By Gesine (Tschiedel) Koether California was not the first gold rush in American history. North Carolina’s 17-pound gold nugget find preceded the California Sutter’s Mill find by 50 years.

Bulletin Board

News Staff

Tuesday, July 19, 2022

REUNIONS

News Staff

Tuesday, July 19, 2022

Spies Family The 66th annual reunion of the descendants of August Spies will be held on Sunday, Aug. 7 at the Moravia Dining Hall across the road from the Ascension of Our Lord Catholic Church, 11134 FM 957, Schulenburg, starting at 10 a.m. Everyone is asked to bring a covered dish and dessert,...

Reunion cancellation

News Staff

Tuesday, July 19, 2022

SIMMONS, LEMONS & ADAMS The Simmons, Lemons and Adams annual family reunion has been canceled because of current conditions. The family is hoping and praying to resume on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023. Please note that the annual family reunion has been changed from August to September beginning 2023.

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