Odds & Ends
by MYRTLE HEIDEMAN

Sympathy is extended to the family of Mrs. Lewis Petrosky (Melinda) of Lockhart, who passed away. Melinda was a member of Trinity United Church of Niederwald. The confirmation class of 1939 consisted of members of Trinity and then St. John United Church, including Melinda Homan. Many of us will always remember her friendly smile and greeting.

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The city of Uhland has received a federal grant of $20,030 for improvements to the Community Center. Various ideas for improvements are being studied for the use of the grant. There is another grant of $250,000 for improvement of the water distribution system. The water line along Old Spanish Trail from Cotton Gin Road north to the intersection of Rocky Road will be improved and/or replaced. The construction will begin or is planned to begin this spring and completed by the end of the year. Some congestion and traffic hazards will be experienced so be careful and patient as they do their job to improve the water system.

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Oscar Villareal, Jr, son of Oscar and Melissa Daugherty Villarreal, Sr., of Killeen celebrated his first birthday with his grandparents, Jimmy and Jill Daugherty of Kyle, Denise Daugherty, Oscar Sr.’s parents of Frio, great-grandparents, Ed and Lois Daughtery of Kyle and sister Alexus Dennen of Kileen. He enjoyed his birthday cake and gifts. A note of interest, he was born on his late great-great grandmother, Lena Heideman Franke’s 104th birthday on Jan. 31.

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Gladys Sorrells spent a couple of weeks in Dallas, a guest of her niece, Diann Garonzik and husband Lynn. While there she attended her great nephew Mark Kelly’s cub scout pine car derby. Mark won a prize for his “homemade” car. Gladys also enjoyed going to two movies. She recently had eye surgery and is doing well after her R&R.

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Speaking of eye surgery, Linda Leop had a cornea transplant. She is doing well and we send her our good wishes.

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Birthday wishes go out to Clarence Heideman on Feb. 5, Trey Tanzer on Feb. 8 and Emma Saxon on Feb. 12. Betty Wisian had a birthday on Feb. 1st, hope it was a “happy one” even if we are a bit late.