Meysing visits family in Pilsen area
By LEONA LONEY
Pilsen correspondent
(620) 924-5417
William Meysing of Portland, Ore., came Friday and will be spending a week with his parents Paul and Alice Meysing and brother Don. Paul and Alice took care of Greg and Darla Meysing's children while Greg, Darla, and William enjoyed dinner together in Wichita celebrating Greg and Darla's 11th wedding anniversary.
Larry, Tammi, Nicholas, and Jacob Meysing of Oklahoma City, Okla., came Friday evening and were houseguests of Dorman and Mary Helen Becker until Sunday afternoon.
The Paul Meysings, William Meysing, the Larry Meysing family, and the Dorman Beckers enjoyed dinner together Sunday at Butch's Diner in Tampa.
Edmund and Mary Lou Kroupa visited with Irene Novak at the care center in Hillsboro and with Lou Vinduska, who was a patient at the Hillsboro hospital (we are happy to report that Lou was able to come home Monday afternoon). Edmund and Mary Lou also visited Theo Kroupa, a resident at Marion Manor.
Karla Leckliter and Dee Lucas of Augusta visited Vernie Konecny on Sunday and were her dinner guests. In the afternoon, Vernie accompanied Karla and children and Dee Lucas to the Tom Leckliter home and also visited Gene Konecny, a patient in the Herington hospital. I accompanied Vernie to Hillsboro Saturday.
Jim, Rosalie, and Wendy Rudolph and Don Druse drove to Fort Riley Saturday and Sunday and Jim and Don participated in a men's senior (singles) bowling tournament. This league is strictly for players over 55 years of age. Rosalie said the "boys" did real well. They also did well on Sunday when they participated in team bowling. Results for Jim and Don will be available next week.
Ron Vinduska of Topeka and Terry Vinduska visited their father Lou Vinduska at the Hillsboro hospital on Friday and Saturday. I visited Lou Sunday evening.
Ruby Vinduska, Margaret Vinduska, JoAnn Nowak, and yours truly were among the Tampa American Legion Auxiliary members who helped with the flea market in Tampa Saturday.
Margaret Vinduska attended the fall conference of the 4th District VFW Auxiliary held Sunday at VFW Post #8773 in Junction City.
Amelia Vinduska and Magdalen Dvorak accompanied Margaret Jirak to Marion Monday where they attended Mass. Bonnie Vinduska had lunch with Amelia on Wednesday. In the afternoon the girls "put together" one of Amelia's quilts. Margie Stroda took her mother to Lincolnville Friday.
Calling on Amelia Vinduska during the week were Ken Vinduska, Millie Vinduska, George Svitak, Rosemary Neuwirth, Margie Stroda, Arthur Stroda, Leona Loney, and Emily Staatz.
The Pilsen news is well received in Ozawkie. If you don't believe me, talk to Jeff Thompson, son-in-law of Dr. and Mrs. Eugene Vinduska. He made sure I knew that he reads every word of "my" news when I visited with him Sunday after church. Thanks, Jeff, for the pat on the back! I don't get a lot of them — maybe lower yes, but not on the back.
Jeff, Karen, and Alexandra Thompson of Ozawakie came Saturday and stayed until Sunday evening visiting with Dr. and Mrs. Eugene Vinduska. JoEllen Whitehair and children of Wichita were Saturday afternoon visitors. Doctor Jerry and Heather Vinduska and family of Marion were Sunday morning breakfast guests of the Vinduskas and their houseguests.
Jenna Tajchman, who is a student at Kansas State in Manhattan spent the fall break (Thursday until Sunday) with her parents, Joe and Barbara Tajchman.
Magdalen Dvorak attended the annual Marion County Senior Citizens board meeting Thursday at the Marion Senior Center. Magdalen accompanied Karen Druse to Newton Thursday evening and they attended the Newton Middle School musical program. Magdalen's great-grandson David Smith is a member of the school chorus.
Dean and Pat Bina attended the flea market Sunday at the Coliseum in Wichita. Before returning home, they met Jane and Gene Johnson in Newton and had supper together at Applebee's.
Terry and Cindy Vinduska spent the weekend in Manhattan. They attended the football game where they met Anthony Hanson who flew in from Fort Sill, Okla., Their daughter Jill and friend Armando Terrin also met them at the game.
Millie Vinduska, Meggan and Geoff Daniel, Terry, Kathy, Fred Silhan, and Staci Thurston called on Maxine Svitak this weekend.
Willie and Barbara Rodriquez and Robert, Anita, Shawnessy, and Shalee Rodriquez of Hutchinson were Sunday afternoon visitors of George and Kathleen Oborny.
OOPS!!!!! I did it again. When I wrote about the George Obornys putting the finishing touches on their home, I forgot to include Dennis and Rita Oborny of Salina in the crew and it wasn't 'cause Kathleen didn't tell me at the time. Yet, Kathleen was kind enough to tell me this evening that WE forgot to mention Dennis and Rita. It wasn't "WE" it was the w turned over making it "ME."
October birthdays were celebrated at the home of Ruby Holub Sunday evening. Frank, Vera, and Chip Holub of Halstead had birthdays and Dan, Ron, and Mollie Holub were among those helping them celebrate.
Dennis and Mary Steiner drove to Topeka Sunday. Before returning home, they enjoyed Chinese food in Junction City.
George and Patsy Waner and Anne and Claire Buckendahl enjoyed a "day's outing" Saturday and drove to Independence. They visited the Independence museum, the Little House on the Prairie school house, and the log cabin near Independence. They attended Mass at St. Vincent's Catholic Church in Andover. George and Patsy were Sunday supper guests of Rita and Herman Strafuss of Manhattan at the Knights of Columbus benefit dinner.
Mike Grogan of Ellis and Ted Klenda and daughter Mary Roemer and her daughter Kathleen were weekend guests of Emma Klenda.
Teresa and Nellie Hill went to Salina Tuesday afternoon. Cassidy Hill played Thursday afternoon in the last game of the soccer ball season in Hope. Nellie Hill played in the band Friday evening at the Centre vs. Goessel football game. The Kevin Hill family accompanied Hazel Clothier to services Sunday at the Florence Christian Church. They had dinner together at the Chuck Wagon, then went to Hazel's to work on a "honey-do" list.
Shaina Makovec cheered Tuesday at the volleyball game in Marion. The Gail Makovec family attended the Centre vs. Goessel football game on Friday. Marissa Makovec and daughters attended the Hilltop Manor craft bazaar in Marion Saturday.
I forgot my own news — kinda like the cobbler's son who goes "unshod." I drove to Wichita Sunday to attend a layette shower at the home of Danielle Hollingsworth for Allison Loney, wife of Chris Loney. Allison and Chris are expecting twins in November.
LaVada Holub was in charge of the wedding reception Saturday afternoon and helped with the dinner for Amanda Pontious and Gerald Goddard. A dance followed in the evening.
Irene Tajchman accompanied Anna, Duncan, and Dwight Davidson to Emporia where they visited Arlene, Quintin, and Allen Tryon.
