Odds & Ends
by MYRTLE HEIDEMAN
Schools are “out” and it’s vacation time. Congratulations to all the graduates and best wishes for their future.
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It’s also family reunion time. The Heideman and Kramer reunion was held in the Uhland Community Center with 54 members attending. Visiting began around 10:30 a.m., as families brought in the delicious food and shared lots of hugs and hand shakes. Betty (Heideman) Fuller shared a lot of Heideman history she had gathered during the years. After the prayer given by Clifford Freizenhan, the groups enjoyed the food and lots of sharing and catching up on family goings on.
Daniel Heideman, president, called the meeting to order. A memorial for Leonard Kramer, Raymond Heideman and David Egger, all who passed away during the year, was held. Carol Schumann gave the treasurer’s report and announced that a charge of $5 per person will be necessary to cover all charges, including rent, supplies, etc. The same officers were re-elected, Daniel Heideman, president, Kenneth Schnautz, vice-president, Carol Schumann, secretary-treasurer. The reunion will be held on the first Sunday in June 2013 at the community center.
Fred Kramer read a page of the Kramer family history that his mother, Mrs. Fred (Geogia) Kramer, wrote in 1967, about some of the reunions that were held in various places years ago.
The oldest person attending the reunion was Clarence Heideman (92 years) and the youngest, Sienna Kramer (6 years), daughter of Jay and Allison Kramer and granddaughter of Fred and Peggy Kramer. Coming the farthest were Cal and Kathy Motensen of Colorado (Kathy is the daughter of the late, Wm Gene and Grace Heideman).
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Those of you who visited the Uhland Live Oak Cemetery during the Memorial Day weekend noticed the United States flag that was flown to honor those who were in the service of our country. Our thanks to all.
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On Saturday, May 27, Rebecca Schawe, bride-elect of Michael Prinzo, was honored with a bridal shower in the Rec Center of St. John Lutheran Church. Games were played and the beautiful and useful gifts were opened and displayed. A sandwich luncheon was served. Rebecca is the daughter of Jackie and Vicki Schawe of Uhland and the granddaughter of Ellie Schawe. A June 30 wedding is planned.
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Speaking of weddings, Rick and Terry Kleen and Myrtle Heideman attended the wedding in Lockhart of Lindsey Schwertfeger and Russell Melton of Las Vegas, Nevada, on May 27. The wedding was held on the beautiful lawn of Mrs. M. L. Cisneros, Lindsey’s grandmother. A reception followed on the lawn and patio. Lindsey is the daughter of Dwight and Anna Schwertfeger of Las Vegas, the granddaughter of Herbert and Pauline Schwertfeger of Temple and the granddaughter of Mrs. M.L. Cisneros and the late Mr. M. L. Cisneros of Lockhart. Russell’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Melton are also of Las Vegas.
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Dorothy Schneider and a group of friends and relatives enjoyed a barbecue supper and party honoring Bruce Schneider on his 55th birthday on Sunday, May 27. Myrtle Heideman enjoyed supper with the family of Dennis and Kim Heideman. Hanna fixed a delicious homegrown vegetable and lasagna meal. Also visited with the Schultz family; David, Becca, Chloe and Cheyenne. Enjoyed visiting with Maddy and Cassi too!
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Don’t forget the annual meeting of the Uhland Live Oak Cemetery meeting at the Immanuel Baptist Church near Kyle on FM 150 on Saturday, June 9 at 11 a.m. A salad lunch will be served with the meeting following. You may bring a salad and/or desert to share.
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St. John Lutheran Church Women’s Guild will have their monthly meeting at the Rec. Center on Saturday, June 9. A carry-in lunch will be served. They plan to deliver the collected socks to the nursing homes. You still have time to take yours to the church.
