Tampa Community Association plans lighting contest
By JANE VAJNAR
Tampa correspondent
(785) 965-2285
The Tampa Community Association met Tuesday evening. They finalized plans for an outdoor Christmas decorating contest for homes within an approximate five-mile radius of Tampa. People wanting their homes to be judged should notify Carole Spohn, Carla Hajek, or Dee Duggan. Three homes will be awarded cash prizes of $25, $15, and $10. The TCA also plans to participate with the Lions Club and the city in Santa's visit to Tampa at 1:30 p.m. Dec. 20. Decorated trees will be displayed at the senior center. In addition to the traditional sack of candy and nuts from Santa Claus, refreshments will be provided. The group discussed the selling of bricks from the old high school to fund a beautification project at the school site. The bricks adorned with a picture of the old high school building will be sold at the Tampa alumni banquet; they also can be ordered by calling Michele Berens at 785-965-2296. Because of the hectic holiday season, the association will not meet in December. Starting in January, they will try meeting the third Tuesday evening instead of the second to minimize conflicts.
Martha Melcher, Eleanor Murphy, and Tillie Hein attended the card party Sunday evening in Herington.
Visitors of Reuben and Lucille Kerbs after church on Sunday were Ashton Kerbs and Jesse Smith of Salina and Russ and Julie Kerbs and Ashton.
David Rziha and Caterina Rozman of Lawrence were weekend guests of Jerry and Jeanne Rziha and Julie. All went to Wichita on Saturday to visit Sister Mary Cora Rziha at the Immaculate Heart of Mary convent. Other visitors were Jim and Diane Herron, Andrew and Peter of Wichita.
Adeline Bernhardt and Leona Kleiber spent from Friday to Sunday on a bus tour to Branson, Mo. They enjoyed a number of good shows and did some sightseeing. Upon their return Sunday evening, they visited Milda Krauter at Marion Manor in Marion.
Weekend guests of Tom and Dee Duggan were Darla Hall and Adam of Lee's Summit, Mo., and Darlene and Ernie Kite of Bartlesville, Okla. Others joining them on Saturday evening to help Tom celebrate his birthday were Ernie Bonham and Brenda Bolero of Tyro, Everett and Rhea Kolling and Deb Hall and Kaylee of Herington, Gene and Beryl Steiner of Hillsboro, Francis and Rita Steiner, Helen Costello, Jim and Mary Clemmer, and Jerry and Jeanne Rziha. Deb and Kaylee returned on Sunday, and Kaylee stayed through Monday.
Tony Young of Goessel visited Saturday with Lois Sklenar and Valerie Hampton.
Anna Mae Stika and Lori Moldenhauer went to Wichita Saturday for dinner out and shopping.
Lucille Kerbs visited Connie Thompson and Taylor in Abilene Saturday afternoon.
Harvest House of the Holy Family Parish enjoyed a Thanksgiving dinner Friday at the café.
Jeanne and Julie Rziha, Caterina Rozman, and Jane Vajnar were among those Friday evening attending the Hillsboro High School production of "The King and I".
Ellen Darrow of Marion and Georgia Spohn enjoyed dinner out in Hillsboro Thursday after attending the Learning in Retirement program at Tabor College. Dr. Bruce and Marilyn Anthony brought a program about their pastoral work at the church in Martin Box, Ark. Their report was interspersed with music (both solo and duet performances and group singing with the audience).
Rustyn Kerbs was a Friday evening and overnight guest of Reuben and Lucille Kerbs. Russ Kerbs was an additional supper guest.
Dee Duggan, Adeline Bernhardt, and Leona Kleiber went to Herington Wednesday for dinner out with the Red Hat Ladies. After dinner the group toured the museum at Hope.
Georgia Spohn met Lenora Graham of Florence in Hillsboro Wednesday for dinner out.
The Sunflower Senior Citizens met at the senior center Tuesday for a carry-in Thanksgiving dinner. The tables were decorated with turkeys and fall leaves by the hostesses, Margaret Jirak and Helen Costello. Other members present were Tom and Dee Duggan, Gary and Carole Spohn, Eleanor Murphy, Martha Melcher, Tillie Hein, Adeline Bernhardt, Leona Kleiber, Magdalen Dvorak, Frank Patton, Maxine Mueller, Bonnie Crandall, and Jane Vajnar. Dr. D. R. Scharenberg was a guest. After the meal was a business meeting and a brief talk by Dr. Scharenberg. The group played card Bingo for prizes provided by the hostesses.
Jim and Mary Clemmer attended a Veterans Day celebration in Emporia Tuesday. Since Alvin King, who initiated the change from Armistice Day to Veterans Day, was from Emporia, the city commemorated the 50th anniversary of this event with a week of festivities. The Clemmers took in the parade and special services in the morning and afternoon. Senator Jim Barnett was the featured speaker at the morning service, and Lt. Col. Lee Hoskins, a high school classmate of the Clemmers, gave the invocation. Between the two services the Clemmers visited Adeline and Commodore Wood. Ranny Vogt, a Marion County native, sang with the choir at the afternoon service. Bernice Owens King, daughter-in-law of Alvin King and a high school classmate of the Clemmers, gave a short talk. Jim and Mary also attended the dedication of a mural, "Our Flag Was Still There," on Nov. 6. The painting, which can be seen at 11th and Commercial streets, was painted by Mary's niece, Marilyn Dailey.
Reuben and Lucille Kerbs and Russ and Julie Kerbs and Rustyn went to Salina Tuesday. Jesse Smith of Salina joined them in attending the graduation of Ashton Kerbs at the Academy of Hair Designs. After the ceremony, Julie Kerbs served refreshments to the other students, teachers, friends, and relatives. Then the Kerbs family and Jesse Smith enjoyed dinner out.
The American Legion Auxiliary met Monday evening at the Legion hall with Margaret Vinduska and Dee Duggan as hostesses. Bonnie Funk won the door prize. Due to inclement weather the only other members present were Bonnie Crandall, Beryl Steiner, and Jane Vajnar. Members brought gifts for the Christmas gift shop at the veterans hospital in Topeka.
A group of senior citizens enjoyed an outing to Abilene Nov. 5. They enjoyed lunch out and attended a matinee at the Great Plains Theater where "Old Explorers" was being performed. Those participating included Tom and Dee Duggan, Jim and Mary Clemmer, Ruby Vinduska, Magdalen Dvorak, Adeline Bernhardt, Leona Kleiber, Margaret Jirak, Tillie Hein, Martha Melcher, Jane Vajnar, and Shirley Krause.
