Odds & Ends
by MYRTLE HEIDEMAN
This is the time of the year when a lot of things are happening, school supplies are gotten, new back packs are chosen, new school shoes (we used to call them “tennis shoes”) are gotten. New school bus drivers are practicing and driving their route and don’t forget the teachers are getting their rooms ready and attending in-service. Oh and the kids, some have mixed feelings about going to school and most are very anxious to know what’s in store for them. Those of you who will take your first timer to school are probably a bit nervous, but you know what? It will all be OK. I have been there and done that. All was well and still is.
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St. John Lutheran Church will have a “come back to school chicken fry” at the church rec center on August 28 also want to bring a favorite game of cards or dominos to play.
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Speaking of school, congratulations to Sabrina Tate, who graduated from Texas State on Friday, August 13th. Sabrina is the daughter of Charlie and Ladonna Tate of Gonzales, formerly of Kyle. A dinner honoring Sabrina was held in the home of her great-grandmother, Margaret Holt of Kyle. Her grandparents are Lamar and Lois Lacaze of Kyle. Among the relatives and friends attending were aunts and uncles, Danny and Sharon Heideman and James and Joann Holt of Uhland.
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Luncheon guests of Dorothy Schneider on Thursday were her nephew Dr. Stanley Schneider of Charlotte, North Carolina and his parents, Ernie and Marie Schneider and brother, Dwight of San Marcos. They enjoyed Marie’s stew and lots of visiting.
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Happy birthday to Kenneth Schnautz on the 21st of August and Dorothy Schneider who will be 80 years young on August 23. Patty Lyons also has a birthday on the 22nd of August. Hope all had a happy one!
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Sympathy is extended to Frieda Stuenkel Ewald of Deanville, who lost a son to a heart attack. Russell was only 35 years old when he died while driving to town on August 12. Funeral services were held Monday, August 16. Frieda grew up in the Rogers Ranch and Niederwald community and graduated from Lockhart High School. She was married to the late Walter Ewald. Russell leaves many relatives in the area and sympathy is extended to all.
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We could not attend the open house for the K&J Woodworks last Friday evening, but I bet it was well attended. The fireworks were beautiful to watch from our house. Yes, it was a belated 4th of July show, thanks.
