Pilsen: Grandma checks on twins
By LEONA LONEY
Pilsen correspondent
(620) 924-5417
Vernie Konecny accompanied me to Wichita Tuesday. We went especially to see the Loney twins, Connor and Audra. All are doing well. Mom and Dad are adjusting to the lack of sleep. Connor and Audra will be baptized Sunday at the Church of the Resurrection in Wichita. Deacon Thomas Loney (Grandpa) will perform the baptisms. Dr. Paul Loney will be the godfather for the twins and one of their aunts from their mother's side will be the godmother.
Verna Vinduska, Joan Stroda of Navarre, and Gemma Davies of Marion spent Wednesday afternoon with their sister, Millie Vinduska. Maggie Vinduska of Emporia spent Friday with Millie, her grandmother. She was helping her get ready for a sale. Another sale is planned for Dec. 6. They are a lot of fun, beside being a nice place to meet new "people."
Mr. and Mrs. Ed Silhan hosted a pre-Thanksgiving dinner Sunday at their home. Their guests included Daniel and Bernadine Wells and Christine Wells of Goddard, Mary Silhan, Rose and Don Kramer, Louis Hotze, and Bill Silhan of Wichita, Nancy, Pat, Brandon, Kaylee and Nicole McCaffrey of Topeka, Karen and Bill Shelby of Salina, Joe and Jennifer Silhan, and Ed and Janel Silhan.
Amelia Vinduska and Margie Stroda attended Mass in Marion Monday morning. The Mass was for Sylvia Moravec. Ken and Bonnie Vinduska, yours truly, and Margie Stroda called on Amelia during the week. Magdalen Dvorak and Amelia led crafts at St. Luke Living Center Tuesday afternoon. Amelia accompanied Margaret Jirak to Mass in Marion Friday. After Mass, they visited with the residents of Marion Manor. They also went to Hillsboro on business and had dinner before returning home. Margie and Arthur Stroda and Millie Vinduska visited Amelia Vinduska on Sunday.
George and Kathleen Oborny attended the play, "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown," at Centre High School Friday evening. Their granddaughter Jackie Klenda was a member of the cast. Vernie Base of Smolan visited George and Kathleen Sunday afternoon.
Alice Meysing and Patsy Waner were in Hillsboro Thursday.
Karen Konarik and LaDonna Kirkendall returned home Thursday evening after spending several days in Cloverdale, Ohio. They went to attend the funeral of LaDonna's brother, Vernon Prowant.
Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Meysing visited Paul and Alice Meysing Thursday afternoon. Paul and Alice attended the Community Thanksgiving service Sunday evening at the Emanuel Baptist Church in Marion. Alice remarked that it was very inspirational.
Ryan Paul Barden, Matthew J. Eldridge, and Kaylyn Marie Goddard came Thursday and stayed until Sunday evening with their great-grandmother, Lavada Holub. Oops, Kaylyn is still staying with LaVada and will be here until Thanksgiving Day. Kaylyn's parents were moving into a new home and the boys' parents are helping so, Great-grandma was elected to keep watch over the children, which was a lot more help than helping with the actual moving. LaVada and her three little houseguests visited Friday evening at the home of Tom and Sandy Holub. They went especially to help "Uncle Tom" celebrate his birthday.
I attended the auction at the Pilsen Shop Friday evening.
Magdalen Dvorak accompanied Noreen Weems to Ramona Wednesday where they attended the Ramona Senior Citizens meeting and supper. Magdalen drove to Newton Friday. She had lunch with Janel Dvorak and Marie Smith. John and Carol Dvorak of Marion visited Magdalen Sunday evening.
Sister Alice Klenda and Sister Anacleta of Wichita spent Wednesday with Emma Klenda.
Emma Klenda, Amelia Vinduska, Magdalen Dvorak, Ruby Vinduska, Millie Vinduska, Tish Vinduska, and Terry and Kathy Silhan visited Maxine Svitak during the week.
Pat and Dean Bina attended a movie in Newton Sunday and visited with Pat's sister, Robin Nelson, before returning home.
Irene Tajchman visited with Emma Davidson and family Sunday afternoon. Dale was out hunting and "shot" a bobcat.
Teresa Hill took Nellie Hill and Julie Rziha to Salina Sunday to see the Harry Potter movie that was showing there. Teresa couldn't think of the title, but I bet the girls would well remember. Teresa helped the Centre Elementary kindergarten class plant corn Monday commemorating Indian Day. They tell me Tuesday was Pilgrim Day. Teresa and Cassidy went to Centre Monday evening to watch Nellie play basketball vs. Hope. She played in a game against White City last Thursday, which Centre won.
Edmund and Mary Lou Kroupa visited on Sunday with Theo Kroupa at Marion Manor.
Ann Scott, Darla and Kaylee Kasper, and Kevin Searl of Newton were Saturday afternoon and evening guests of Lloyd and Carole Sklenar. Carole visited with Russell and Yvonne Schroeder and family in Newton Sunday. Lloyd and Carole accompanied the Butler astronomy class to the Lake Afton Observatory Wednesday afternoon.
Terry Vinduska attended the U.S. Grains Council meeting in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Jill Vinduska and Armado Tarin of Manhattan were Saturday dinner and supper guests of Terry and Cindy. In the evening they attended the Centre High School play, "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown". Melissa Stuchlik of Wichita was an additional Saturday afternoon and supper guest of the Vinduskas.
Vernie Konecny and I went to Hillsboro Saturday afternoon. Vernie and Gene drove to Hutchinson Monday for Gene's doctor appointment. They also took Monica Morgan to lunch at Applebee's.
Kathy and Terry Silhan drove to Wichita Saturday to visit Meggan and Geoff Daniel. Fred Silhan and Staci Thurston were additional visitors. The group enjoyed dinner together at the Red, Hot, and Blue restaurant.
