Society

Juneteenth event set

Juneteenth will be celebrated in Schulenburg on Wednesday, June 19 from 2 to 6 p.m. at the Wolters Park pavilion.Everyone is invited and there will be no admission fee.Activities will include a bike parade, bingo and door prizes.
The excursi on to Colum bus was enjoyed by (from left) JoNell Vacek, Marilyn Mares, Vicki Woodard, Stephanie Shroyer, Berni Gillings, Shirley Machicek and Cynthia Meyer.

The excursi on to Colum bus was enjoyed by (from left) JoNell Vacek, Marilyn Mares, Vicki Woodard, Stephanie Shroyer, Berni Gillings, Shirley Machicek and Cynthia Meyer.

Sr. Connections: gathering place for active seniors

Summertime is here and with it comes the heat, but Senior Connections keeps things cool.“Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays you’re welcome to join us for time spent visiting with friends, making new friends, playing games, eating a warm, home-cooked meal and so much more!”
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

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

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.Besides Fayetteville Bank, Prosperity Bank and...

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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 & 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.Faye tte County Czech Heritage Society The...
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’

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.

Reunions

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

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...