Odds & Ends
by MYRTLE HEIDEMAN
Summer is here, according to the thermometer and wilting plants that seem to need water every day and the constant running of the air conditioner. Sure glad I don’t have to chop weeds out in the cotton patch or cut corn tops for the milk cows. Guess old age isn’t so bad after all!
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It was very nice under the huge oak tree in the front yard of Lorene Greaf of Lockhart last Saturday morning for those attending the gathering honoring Herbert and Pauline Schwertfeger, who are moving to Temple. After almost sixty years of being residents in Lockhart, you would know a large crowd of friends, relatives and family were in attendance. All were greeted by the honored couple and invited to help themselves to tables holding various delicious snacks, fruit, etc. A lot of reminiscent of days gone by and best wishes were exchanged.
Among those attending were son, Mike Schwertfeger of Temple, grand daughter and family, David and Wendy Killburn, Caitlyn, Ethan and Kaden of Belton (Marlene and Kim had to work), also son Dwight and Anna Schwertfeger, Allie, Lindsay and Travis of Las Vegas. Lorene was assisted by members of her family and all who attended, as well as the honored couple, truly enjoyed the gathering and renewed a lot of (I know you!) of years ago. Thanks for the memories. We hope our friendship never ends, even though they will be miles away, let us stay the best of friends.
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Speaking of moving, St. John Lutheran Church is looking for a choir director and song leader. We say good-bye to Joann Tannzer, Troy and Gabe, with a sad heart and hope and pray that their move to New York will be good. Joann did the beautiful “put together” of the quilts that the Women’s Guild raffled (the ladies made the squares) the last two years. In the meantime, George Lyons, Liturgist, is doing a fine job as song leader. Thanks, George.
The topic of the Sunday morning sermon at St. John Lutheran Church was entitled “The Still Small Voice.” Though it was a Father’s Day service, mothers could well be included to take heed of the message. Fathers were honored with a Fellowship and donuts and coffee. Good to see Jeffery Jakubik of Snook. He is doing well after surgery and looked good in his EMT uniform. He came to church from work. He spent the day with his parents, Pastor Carlson and Judy Jakubik.
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Mike and Debbie Moore and sons honored their father and grandfather with a steak supper on Sunday. Coming to enjoy the supper and visit were Debbie’s parents, Daniel and Sharon Heideman, grandparents, Raymond and Myrtle Heideman, Mike’s uncle, Guy and Pat Young. Other guests included Virginia Moore, Lisa Moore, David and Becca Schultz, Margaret Holt, Clarence Heideman and Brian Heideman, the chef at the barbeque pit. The steaks and all the side dishes and dessert were delicious. Thanks.
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Sympathy is extended to the family of Julia Garcia. Julia was the wife of Ambrosia Garcia and mother of Juan, Rosie and George and grandmother to several grandchildren. She was a resident of Uhland for many years.
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Happy 40th wedding anniversary to Charlie and Donna Orn on June 26. Happy birthday to Samantha Avalos on June 24.
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By the way, if you have a gathering or celebration and have drinks in cans, please remember that St. John Lutheran Church is collecting the pull-tabs to add to the collection for the Shriners. They put the funds received from recycling them to good use.
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Also keep Alice Burns in your prayers. She is seriously ill. She and her husband Curtis have been generous donors to St. John as good friends of the congregation.
