Stories Of The Past
Adding A Personal Twist
      In compiling personal stories of the past, Jerry Aulds and wife Dayle look over some interesting accounts from local people and those who grew up in the El Campo area. These stories will be included in a book sponsored by the Lifesavers Relay for Life team. Proceeds will benefit the American Cance...
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Ex-Students' fall meeting set Nov. 3rd
      The annual meeting of the Czech Ex-Students Association will be held on Nov. 3 at 2 p.m. in the Kalich House Visitors' Center at the Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center in LaGrange. The agenda will be to discuss two proposals, scholarships, donations, membership, the Czech Christmas concert,...
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WCJC announces dates for winter mini-term & spring 2008 registration
      Wharton County Junior College is currently registering for the winter mini-term and spring 2008 semester. Students may register on campus or on the web through Dec. 13, 2007 for the winter mini-term. Students may register in person Nov. 5 through Dec. 13 and Jan. 2-16, 2008 for the spring semeste...
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CLUB NEWS
      Taiton Extension Education Club Members of Taiton Extension Education Club met Oct. 11 at the VFW Hall to hear a program entitled "Disaster, what would you do?" given by Margie Brenek. President Elsie Stavinoha opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance to the U.S. and Texas flags.
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Domestic Attire
Sebesta offers historical significance of aprons & bonnets
      What is the significance of wearing an apron or bonnet? In the past, were they signs of subservience and humility? Were they a monument to domestic servitude? No. Bonnets, by definition, were headgear secured by ribbon to keep the hair tidy and dust out of the hair.
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Jessica Causey & Mark Korenek wed at historic Alamo Heights church
      Jessica Tamar Causey and Mark Allen Korenek were united in marriage at 5 p.m., Oct. 13, 2007 at the historic Sunset Ridge Church of Christ in Alamo Heights. Pastor Aaron Davis performed the double ring ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Charla Davidson Kulcak of El Campo. Parents of the groom...
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Wendt shares nature video with Green Thumb members
      Green Thumb Club members listened to two programs, the first by Barbara Naiser on the hardiness of the hybrid hibiscus plant. According to Naiser, this plant must be watered often, however it can freeze if the temperature gets below freezing for long periods of time. She suggested covering when t...
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Kori Staff turns 9-years-old
      Kori Staff celebrated her ninth birthday Saturday afternoon at her home. Her parents, Mark and Kim Staff, hosted the party which was decorated with multi-colored balloons. Her actual birthday was Oct. 16. Refreshments included hamburgers, hot dogs, chips, dips, cake and ice cream.
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Czech Home residents on-the-go
      Residents of the Czech Catholic Home for the Aged have been on several outings recently. Earlier this month they had pizza at Mr. Gatti's. Attending were Mary Sohrt, Teresa Schroder, Joe Chomout, Ella Johnson, Andrew Popp, Bernard Hrncir, Lillian Reck, Charles Pavlu, Martha Kutac, Al Kutac, Jerom...
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In Appreciation
      Most Worshipful Grand Master Donny Broughton, Grand Master of Masons in Texas for 2007, declared August and September as Masonic youth months. In recognition of his decree, the El Campo Rainbow Girls Assembly No. 94 invited local Masons to their September meeting.
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