Society

Reunions

AppeltTheAppelt family will celebrate its 62nd reunion on Sunday, June 7 at Appelt’s Hill Hall near Hallettsville. Registration will begin at 10 a.m.The reunion will provide a meal of stew, sausage and sides at noon along with cold drinks.

Winedale to host Zoom talk

The Winedale Historical Center will hold a talk titled “Remembering the American Revolution” on Tuesday, May 12 at noon via Zoom.Dr.

Meetings

HERMANN SONS LIFE LODGE 14Hermann Sons Life Lodge 14 will meet on Wednesday, May 13 at Oakridge Restaurant.Social time at 5:30 p.m. will be followed by dinner and the meeting at 6 p.m. All members are welcome to attend.For more information, contact Ed Moeller at 979-561-6979.
Footprints of Fayette

Footprints of Fayette

Footprints of Fayette

A Historical Column From The Fayette County Historical CommissionYa’ Messed with the Wrong Fella’ – Part III Fayette County Historical CommissionTragedy at the Plum Depot, 1903: This installment in Footprints of Fayette is the third in a series dealing with criminal activity in Fayette County.
Sr. Connections: where active srs. come together

Sr. Connections: where active srs. come together

Sr. Connections: where active srs. come together

Senior Connections is more than just a place – it’s a thriving community for active seniors across Fayette, Colorado and Lavaca counties.
The Cernosek family poses in front of the Ammannsville KJT Hall. (PAID)

The Cernosek family poses in front of the Ammannsville KJT Hall. (PAID)

Cernosek reunion held at Ammannsville

It was a beautiful sunny spring day, April 18, at the KJT Hall in Ammannsville where the Cernosek reunion was hosted by the Frank Cernosek family. This was a time of reuniting for the relatives of lgnac and Maria Cernoch of Frenstat, Moravia.

Bulletin Board

Fayette County Farm Bureau Food DriveThe Fayette County Farm Bureau is holding a food drive through Thursday, April 30. Donations can be dropped off at the Farm Bureau Office, 411 East Colorado St., La Grange.

Legion, Auxiliary had monthly meetings

American Legion McBride Post 143 and Auxiliary held their monthly meetings on Tuesday, April 7. Commander Bob Heinrich called the meeting to order with 40 Legion and 11 Auxiliary members present.
Accepting the 90th-year Club Award for Walhalla Extension Education Association Club were (from left) Sally Garrett, Fayette County Extension Agent-FCH; and Janice Alexander, Lila Garlin, Donna Burton and Helen Wagner, Walhalla Club EE members. Also shown is (right) Knellen Quinteros, District 11 EE director.

Accepting the 90th-year Club Award for Walhalla Extension Education Association Club were (from left) Sally Garrett, Fayette County Extension Agent-FCH; and Janice Alexander, Lila Garlin, Donna Burton and Helen Wagner, Walhalla Club EE members. Also shown is (right) Knellen Quinteros, District 11 EE director.

Dist. 11 EEA Spring Conference held

Fayette County Extension Education Association (EEA) members attended the recent District 11 EEA Spring Conference hosted by Washington County EEA membership. District 11 includes 18 counties.The keynote speaker was State Sen.
Hrachovy home chosen for yard of the month

Hrachovy home chosen for yard of the month

Hrachovy home chosen for yard of the month

The home of Laddie and Bridget Hrachovy and their daughter Heaven at 215 Upton Avenue has been selected as the Schulenburg Garden Club yard of the month for April.