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Ellinger State Bank, as pictured in Ellinger, Yesterday and Today by Ruby Martinek – from Fayette Heritage Museum & Archives

Ellinger State Bank, as pictured in Ellinger, Yesterday and Today by Ruby Martinek – from Fayette Heritage Museum & Archives

Footprints of Fayette

News Staff
Tuesday, May 28, 2024
A Historical Column From The Fayette County Historical CommissionThe following article is the second concerning some of the banking problems, i.e., bank robberies, to visit Fayette County. The consequences of these robberies could be devastating to the public.
Presentation to Vincent’s Roofing – From left: Gerald Smith, representing the American Legion Riders; Candy Cordova, representing Vincent’s Roofing; and Dallas Canada and Herb Fish, representing the American Legion Riders.

Presentation to Vincent’s Roofing – From left: Gerald Smith, representing the American Legion Riders; Candy Cordova, representing Vincent’s Roofing; and Dallas Canada and Herb Fish, representing the American Legion Riders.

Legion Riders present certificates, T-shirts

News Staff
Tuesday, May 28, 2024
The American Legion Riders, Post 143 Schulenburg, gave certificates and T-shirts to Black Bean Run sponsors on Tuesday, May 21.The Black Bean Run motorcycle event was held on Saturday, April 6 in conjunction with the Sausagefest in Schulenburg.

Bulletin Board

News Staff
Tuesday, May 28, 2024
Sacred Heart Parish-Flatonia Spring PicnicSacred Heart Parish in Flatonia will hold its spring picnic on Sunday, June 2 starting with Mass at 10 a.m. A fried chicken/stew dinner will be served starting at 10:30 a.m. (dine-in, drive-thru or walk-up) for $13 per plate.

Meetings

American Legion & Auxiliary
Tuesday, May 28, 2024
AMERICAN LEGION & AUXILIARYAmerican Legion McBride Post 143 and Auxiliary will hold their next monthly meetings on Tuesday, June 4 at the American Legion Home in Schulenburg beginning at 7 p.m.All members and prospective members are invited to attend.
Czech Center Museum Houst on had staff members on hand who made colorful Mayfest headbands.

Czech Center Museum Houst on had staff members on hand who made colorful Mayfest headbands.

Polka Lovers Club of Texas Museum hosts ‘Happy Music for Happy People’

News Staff
Tuesday, May 28, 2024
The Polka Lovers Club of Texas Museum, located in the Czech Village on the TCHCC grounds in La Grange, experienced a successful second annual “Happy Music for Happy People” open house and event on Sunday, May 19. Over one hundred area residents and visitors from as far as Nebraska toured the museum.

Reunions

Cernoch
Tuesday, May 28, 2024
CERNOCHThe descendants of Jon Cernoch will have their 36th biennial family reunion on Saturday, June 1 at the Dubina KJT Hall.Registration will begin at 11 a.m. with lunch around noon. Family members are asked to please bring a meal for the family to share.
Officers of the Smith-McMillan Chapter, NSDAR, for 2024-26 were installed at the May 18 meeting by Holly Marie Howard (left). Officers present were (continuing from left) Carolyn Caflisch, regent; Kathy Schatte, vice regent; Sherry Hebert, chaplain; Juli McCroskey, recording secretary; Jackie Head, treasurer; and Kim Joost, librarian. Not shown are Laurie Patterson, corresponding secretary; Gina Minzenmeyer, registrar; and Kyla Crumbly, historian.

Officers of the Smith-McMillan Chapter, NSDAR, for 2024-26 were installed at the May 18 meeting by Holly Marie Howard (left). Officers present were (continuing from left) Carolyn Caflisch, regent; Kathy Schatte, vice regent; Sherry Hebert, chaplain; Juli McCroskey, recording secretary; Jackie Head, treasurer; and Kim Joost, librarian. Not shown are Laurie Patterson, corresponding secretary; Gina Minzenmeyer, registrar; and Kyla Crumbly, historian.

Smith-McMillan DAR given program on Round Top/Carmine Legion Post 338

News Staff
Tuesday, May 28, 2024
The Smith-McMillan Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, held its May 18 meeting and installation of officers for the 2024-26 term at the American Legion Quade-Werchan Post 338 in Round Top Following the DAR Ritual and a brief meeting, vice regent Cathleen Tutt introduced the guest...
Hostesses – (from left) Debbie Behlen, Ruth Fabian and Janet Kobza.

Hostesses – (from left) Debbie Behlen, Ruth Fabian and Janet Kobza.

Archer gives program at Garden Club meeting

News Staff
Tuesday, May 21, 2024
It was picnic time at Schulenburg Garden Club’s last meeting before summer vacation! President Bonnie Baker welcomed 29 members and three guests to the “picnic” on Tuesday, May 7.Members and guests recited the Garden Club Prayer, Garden Club Pledge and were invited to the luncheon.
Retired teach ers “studying” bingo cards at the conclusion of the May meeting.

Retired teach ers “studying” bingo cards at the conclusion of the May meeting.

Fayette County Retired Teachers had meeting May 13

News Staff
Tuesday, May 21, 2024
Members of the Fayette County Retired Teachers’ Association met on Monday, May 13, with 14 in attendance. The fellowship time was hosted by Kathy Migl, Debbie Morrill and Jeanne Wetjen. The book raffle item was donated by Marian Tajchman.
2024 scholarship recipient Riley Zapalac (left) is shown with Literary Club scholarship committee members Craig Morgan (second from left) and Sue Broadwater (second from right). Also shown is club president Diana Mikesky (right).

2024 scholarship recipient Riley Zapalac (left) is shown with Literary Club scholarship committee members Craig Morgan (second from left) and Sue Broadwater (second from right). Also shown is club president Diana Mikesky (right).

Literary Club holds luncheon at Sengelmann Hall

News Staff
Tuesday, May 21, 2024
The Schulenburg Literary Club celebrated the culmination of another successful year at its May luncheon.
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