Tampa couples attend banquet at Durham
By JANE VAJNAR
Tampa correspondent
(785) 965-2285
Enjoying dinner at the café Sunday in celebration of Art Mueller's birthday were Warren and Paula Fike of Ramona, Duane Steinert of Wichita, Phyllis Mueller, Maxine Mueller, Edna Mueller, David Mueller, and Art and Betty Mueller. After dinner, all went to Art and Betty's home for cards, visiting, birthday cake, and ice cream. Those invited, but unable to attend because of the weather, were Lawrence and Ruth Mueller of Iola, Richard and Doris Ott of Wichita, and Ed and Alice Winter and Agnes Steinert of Hillsboro. Art also received many birthday greetings by mail and telephone.
Georgia Spohn and Gary and Carole Spohn enjoyed dinner at the café Sunday in celebration of Carole's birthday.
Jim and Diane Herron and Andrew of Wichita were Saturday overnight and Sunday guests of Jerry and Jeanne Rziha, Cecilia, Julie, and Dana.
Leona Kleiber joined Lynn and Peggy Kleiber at the Hillsboro Middle School Saturday afternoon to watch Amanda, Andrea, and Nicholas Kleiber compete in the Marion County 4-H Club Day. They performed piano solos, readings, and demonstrations.
Adam Hall of Lee's Summit, Mo., grandson of Tom and Dee Duggan, was honored in a "crossing over" ceremony Saturday evening to mark his going from Cub Scouts to Boy Scouts.
Margaret Jirak was honored with an open house at the senior center Saturday afternoon in celebration of her 80th birthday. The hall and refreshment table were decorated in shades of orchid, Margaret's favorite color. Her children were hosts. Many relatives and friends attended the reception. Close family members remaining for a supper following were Travis and Laura Brunner of Kearney, Neb., Aminda Brunner and Curt and Ella Vajnar, Conrad and Colton of Hays, Tom and Ann Collins of Williamsburg, Maria Jirak and Travis Gear of Manhattan, Luke and Iris Pauly and Father John Jirak of Wichita, James and Sandy Jirak, Monica and Dominic of Goddard, Leonard and Linda Jirak and Daniel of Hartford, Jeremy and Angie Jirak and Xavier of Lawrence, Stephanie Jirak of Olathe, Mike and Glenda Jirak of Glade, Israel and Hannah Jirak of Fort Collins, Colo., Teresa Tajchman and Steve and Vickie Jirak, Raschelle, Seth, Jacob, and Elias of Ramona, Mark and Theresa Jirak, Zachary, Kalynn, and Anna Marie of Atchison, Greg and Jackie Jirak, Ethan, Heidi, Emma Rose, Leo, and Pius of Oakley, Bob and Flo Rahn of Hillsboro, Amy Vajnar of Emporia, Agnes Bina and Laverne and Harriet Bina and Brian of Marion, Mary Agnes Roniger of Strong City, Elmer Collins and Sheila and Jerry Collins of Concordia, Jack and Mattie Anderson of Clay Center, Jesse and Rita Brunner and Nathan, Melissa Brunner, Francis and Mary Jirak and Kristine, and Ron and Rose Jirak.
Kama Kraft of Lincolnville was a weekend guest of Tom and Lori Moldenhauer and Nikki. Anna Mae Stika accompanied Lori and the girls to Junction City Saturday for a basketball game. Lisa Hanschu and Anna also were present to watch James Weber play. After the game, Tom, Lori, Nikki, Kama, and Anna Mae went to Salina for the home and garden show.
Jerry and Jeanne Rziha, Cecilia, Julie, and Dana visited Susie Rziha in Wichita Saturday afternoon.
Kaylee Hall of Herington spent from Thursday to Saturday with Tom and Dee Duggan, while Deb Hall was attending leadership meetings at Enterprise and Abilene.
Jim Clemmer attended the district Lions Club meeting at Holton Friday and Saturday.
Leona Kleiber accompanied Lynn and Peggy Kleiber, Amanda, Andrea, and Nicholas to the Cub Scout awards banquet and Friends of Scouting, followed by the Pine Wood Derby, Friday evening in the Pilsen church basement. Nicholas earned his Webelos badge, which is the fourth level in Cub scouting. He also earned pins in ready man, craftsman, scientist, music, fitness and swimming and received belt loops in basketball, chess, and soccer.
Georgia Spohn and Jane Vajnar were among those attending the Learning in Retirement program at Tabor College Thursday morning. Corbin Graber presented a program on the Rocky Mountain Mennonite Camp in Colorado.
Adeline Bernhardt visited Milda Krauter at Marion Manor in Marion Wednesday and Friday afternoons.
Frank and Anna Mae Stika and James and Anna Weber attended a birthday party for Norma Weber Feb. 19 at her home in Ramona.
Lucille Kerbs invited a group of friends for coffee and rolls at the café Feb. 18 as a belated celebration of her birthday. Guests were Maxine Mueller, Edna Mueller, Lola Teetzen, Betty Mueller, Elaine Backhus, Adeline Bernhardt, Lois Sklenar, Joyce Medley, and Esther Klein.
Adeline Bernhardt was a guest of Carl and Kathy Hubbard and Clint of Wellington from Feb. 12 to 17. She helped Clint celebrate his 17th birthday on the 13th. Additional supper guests were Dee Anna Stout and Gabrielle of Wichita and Donna Hubbard of Wellington. Some of Clint's friends were evening visitors. The Hubbards and Adeline all attended the homecoming basketball game Friday evening and the crowning of the Duke of Wellington. Adeline went to Wichita Monday, where Linda Bernhardt took her for her eye checkup, and they enjoyed dinner. Adeline returned home Monday afternoon.
Art and Betty Mueller met Jack and Lola Ware in Junction City for dinner Feb. 16 in celebration of Art's and Jack's birthdays.
Lisa Hanschu, James and Anna visited Norma Weber Feb. 16 to wish her a happy birthday.
Leona Kleiber spent from Feb. 12 to 21 with Dean and Becky Routh, Allison, Melody, and Danielle in Augusta. She was a guest of the Rouths for a Valentine banquet at the church in Andover Feb. 14. Leona also accompanied the Routh family to Butler County Community College at El Dorado for 4-H Club Day Feb. 15. The girls received several top blues and will advance to the regional club day in March. Earning top blue were their club's choir and one-act play, Melody and Allison's team demonstration, Melody's piano solo and Allison's mountain dulcimer solo. In addition, the three girls won a top blue with their instrumental group rendition of "Rocky Top" and "I Saw the Light." The Routh girls received 12 additional blues and one red on various talks, solos, readings and gavel games.
Some omissions in last week's news have been called to your correspondent's attention. Magdalen Dvorak and Maxine Mueller were left out of the list of those attending the senior citizens' meeting. Reuben Kerbs II was omitted from the list of family members who were unable to attend the surprise party for Lucille Kerbs. Reuben had been absent, because he was playing baseball in Hawaii with the Wichita Shockers. Apologies to all.
