Burdick: Hedstrom makes replicas of Burdick buildings
By DARLENE GUTSCH
Burdick correspondent
(785) 983-4397
May2-8
Bruce and Alona Hedstrom and Byron and Jeany Hedstrom of Mulvane went to Texas April 28-30 to visit relatives. Their first stop was to visit their uncle and aunt, Ralph and Phyllis Hedstrom, Rockwall, Texas. Ralph will celebrate a 90th birthday later this year. He keeps busy making wood replicas of buildings from his home place at Burdick. He is in the process of working on a replica of Hebron Lutheran Church and Diamond Valley High School. They had dinner with cousins, Reed and Patty Lemon of Rockwall and were overnight guests of Ralph and Phyllis Hedstrom. They met Duncan and Angie Gibson, daughter and son-in-law of Byron and Jeany of Dallas. They viewed their lakeside weekend home south of Dallas and ate at a restored cotton gin. They returned home Sunday.
Forrest and Marie Anderson were in Manhattan Friday. They took their granddaughter, Erin Korte to lunch and had a short visit with her.
Logan Dunkin, Herington, spent several days this week with Evelyn Forsberg.
Remember LaVern and Maurine Johnson with prayers and cards. LaVern has been diagnosed with cancer. Their address is 402 West Normal Drive, Lindsborg 67456. Maurine is a sister of Forrest Anderson. Also remember Carol Dutton of Manhattan. She is the sister of Marilyn Hageberg who recently had heart cath surgery at Topeka.
Evelyn Forsberg and Ethan Forsberg attended a fourth and fifth grade program Tuesday evening at Council Grove. Wade Rickenbrode plays in the fifth grade band and is in the chorus.
Ken and Isla Bryant of Wichita visited Saturday evening with Neva Peterson.
Dean Forsberg and Logan Dunkin were Wednesday dinner guests of Evelyn Forsberg. Mary Deane Peterson and Josie Peterson of Lincolnville were Wednesday evening guests.
There was a physical and music education program, "Summertime, Please Come Soon" at Centre High School Friday evening by pre-kindergarten through sixth grade students. The program was directed by Lynley Remy and Stan Wiles. Charles and Darlene Gutsch, Gary and Marilyn Hageberg, Wayne and Nancy Hanson, Angela Basore, Francis George, David and Connie Johnson, and others from our community attended.
Marvin Barlow was a Thursday evening visitor of Evelyn Forsberg.
Burdick United Methodist Women will meet at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at Burdick UM fellowship hall for the monthly meeting. Lesson leader is Susan Carlson. Refreshments will be served by Diana Jost and Darlene Gutsch.
Neva Peterson was a Sunday afternoon visitor of Leona Anderson.
Senior citizens will not meet Friday. The community and school calendar is so full, the group had neither a program nor a host. A regular meeting is scheduled for June 16.
Wade Rickenbrode of Council Grove came Friday afternoon and spent through Sunday afternoon with Evelyn Forsberg. Dean Forsberg and Ethan were additional Friday evening guests.
Charles and Darlene Gutsch attended Mass Sunday at St. John's Catholic church at Herington. Their granddaughter, Whitney Gutsch was one of six who made their first communion. There was a reception with cake, cookies, and beverages following Mass at the parish hall.
Ethan Forsberg was a Saturday afternoon and evening visitor of Evelyn Forsberg.
Rick and Angela Basore and family had friends at their home Saturday to help install some lighting. Those helping and who also enjoyed lunch and dinner were Brad and Pam Schick of White City, Gordon Schroeder of Herington, Brooks Beeton of Lincolnville, and David and Connie Johnson, Kirstin and Kody.
Mike and Jane Rickenbrode of Council Grove came late Sunday afternoon to the home of Evelyn Forsberg to visit and pick up Wade.
Corlberg-Smith #147 American Legion and Auxiliary met Tuesday evening at the Legion hall. There were eight members and four auxiliary members present. Plans were made for Memorial Day services at area cemeteries. Linnea Barlow served lunch to everyone.
Charles and Darlene Gutsch attended the monthly meeting Monday evening of Esther Chapter #96 OES at the Masonic Temple at Herington.
Forrest and Marie Anderson attended the 50th wedding anniversary celebration Sunday afternoon for Don and Joyce Lowe at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Herington.
