The Cuero Record (Cuero, Tex.), Vol. 91, No. 70, Ed. 1 Saturday, September 5, 1987 Page: 5 of 16
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Sat, Saptambar 5, 1987 THE CUERO RECORD Paga 5
Humorist Margoretta Bolding promises
program that puts zing back in life
Officers of the Presbyterian Women were In-
stalled during their annual gathering Monday
night at the. First Presbyterian Church
Fellowship Hall. Left to right are: Dorothy
Jean Stubbs, Circle 1 chairman; Madeline
Miles, Ecumenlal Missions and Relations
chairman; Mary Adele Blackwell, Circle chair-
man; Sylvia Phillips, secretary; Pat Gott,
treasurer; Virginia McCurdy, co-moderator;
Melba Fly, moderator; and Bonnie Wheeler,
Circle 3 chairman.
Annual gathering held Monday
Presbyterian Women held their Other officers are Beulah
annual gathering Monday night McDougal, leadership and
at 7 p.m. at First Presbyterian resources chairman; Annie Lee
Church and heard reports from Elder, Christian community ac-
the past year and installed new tion and Madeline Miles,
officers. ecumenical missions and rela-
Melba Fly, moderator, said the tions.
theme for the year is “Good
News Women”.
Also installed were Virginia
McCurdy, co-moderator; Sylvia
Phillips, secretary; Pat Gott,
treasurer; Faye Duckett, scrap-
book chairman and Jo Beth
Schaefer, historian.
Circle chairmen are Mary
Adele Blackwell and Nancy
Blackwell, Circle 1; Dorothy
Jean Stubbs and Mary Beth Lee Elder, representative to
and Bonnie Church Women United of Cuero.
Standing committee chairmen
appointed by Mrs. Fly are Mrs.
Stubbs, flowers; Ruth Anderson,
courtesy; Ellyce . Hansen and
Frances Oliver, special services:
Elizabeth Steen and Belle Clegg,
kitchen; Gail Harcrow, senior
recognition; Elizabeth Murphree,
birthday project; Mary Ann
Tucker, Christmas tree; and An-
After the long hot summer,
everyone needs a lift. If you feel
like soaring into humor, Country
Club members and guests will be
treated to a performance by
Margaretta Bolding, the renown-
ed humorist, on Saturday,
September 19.,
Margaretta Bolding is the
leading lady of humorous speak-
ing in Houston and has presented
her very distinctive style of com-
edy to packed houses. Profes-
sional engagements have taken
her to more than 265 cities and
towns throughout seven slates.
Critics acclaim her as “witty
and humorous”. Others have
stated, - “chuckled all through
her performance,” “ a bright star
on a dreary day,” “her imper-
sonations are superb.”
Some of the titles of her per-
formances are My Favorite Fun-
ny l.adies. All Those in Favor,
Say Something, The Best of Er-
ma Bom heck, Cornelia Otis Skin-
Margaretta Holding
ner. Remembered, Life is What
Happens When You’re Making
Other Plans and Christian
Humor, Sense and Nonsense. ”
“1 have heard Margaretta
speak several times. Her humor is
delightful and her impersona-
tions are hilarious,” says Suzie
Post, social chairman.
Hawthorne Club meets Thurs.
Poth, Circle 2;
Wheeler and Annie Lee Elder,
Circle 3.
Whirl of bridal parties
fete engaged couple
VICTORIA - “Dinner on the
Run” noon luncheon recently
feted Connie Koenig, bride-elect
of Rodney Kortz. The party was
held at the prospective groom’s
home in Victoria.
Hostesses for the occasion
were Marla Koenig, Marty
Lidiak, Darlene Pullin, Raenell
McCord, Doris McCord, Val
Fread, Maggie Meyer, Liz
McMillian, Yolando Trevino,
Debbie Wendel, Pat Hlavaty,
Sharon Brousch, Helen Bender
and Susie Griffith.
Nineteen guests attended the
event. The hostesses presented
the honoree with a microwave
oven.
Registry table featured a two-
tiered floral arrangement with
two wedding bells. The buffet
table was decorated with yellow
tapers encircled with candle
rings. Punch, sandwiches, chips
and cake were served.
Special guests were Mrs. A. F.
Koenig and Mrs. Antone Kortz,
mothers of the engaged couple
and Mary Fread, grandmother of
the honoree and Emilie Bethke,
grandmother of the prosepective
groom.
table was highlighted with a
warenecha plant with a flower ar-'
rangement.
Hamburgers, punch, cake and
tea were served to the twenty-five
guests in attendance.
Hosts for the event were Mr.
and Mrs. Donnie Koenig, Mr.
and Mrs. A. F. Koenig, Mr. and
Mrs. Antone Kortz, Lonnie
Koenig, Jackie Bass, Mr. and
Mrs. Michael Sean Wall, Mr, and
Mrs. Tommy Dluhos, Allen
Bethke, Elise Barnibi and Mr.
and Mrs. Jeffery Kortz.
A ceiling fan and outside lights
for a patio were presented to the
couple by the hosts.
VICTORIA - Engaged couple,
Connie Koenig and Rodney
Kortz, were feted with a lawn and
patio party August 15 at the
future bridegroom’s home in Vic-
toria.
Tables on the patio were
decorated with red and white
checkered cloths. The registry
VICTORIA - Connie Koenig,
bride-elect of Rodney Kurtz, was
honored with a linen shower
August 22 in the home of Mrs.
Allen Bethke.
Hosts were the aunts and
cousins of the prospective groom.
The honoree was delighted
with a log cabin quilt with mat-
ching pillow shams made by the
hostesses and presented to her.
The refreshment table was
graced with a lace overlay, a
floral arrangement and a cake
beautifully decorated with the
honoree’s chosen colors. Cake,
punch, finger sandwiches, mints
and nuts were served.
Special guests were the engaged
couple’s mothers and the pro-
spective groom’s grandmother,
Mrs. A. F. Koenig, Mrs. Antone
Kortz and Mrs. Emilie Bethke. '
DeWitt County
Farm Bureau
P.O. Box 271 — 312 E. Main
Cuero, Tex. 77954
FARM BURFAU INSURANCE CO'S
Shop and Save
Money on
Auto Insurance and
Home Insurance
Call or Come By
DeWitt County
Farm Bureau
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•Ronnie Biehunko •Leroy Muenich
•Aubrey Feril (Agency Manager)
275-6177 275-6178
275-6179
Special assignments were given
to Myrtie Dunn and Genie
Friedel, Advent wreath; Bea Pen-
ner, Christmas poinsettias; Ann
Hedrick, Palm Sunday and
Shirley Berner, Easter Sunday
flowers.
Monday’s hostesses were
members of Circle 2.
Mrs. Nesta Taylor, president
of the Hawthorne Club, called a
meeting of officers and chairmen
of committees at her home
Thursday, September 3 to discuss
plans for the forthcoming year.
Kirk and Mrs. LuCretia Sum-
mers.
The program will be presented
by Mrs. Nancy Blackwell on
Health and Exercise.
Officers for the coming year
The theme for this year will be are Mrs. Nesta Taylor, president;
“Knowledge: the Way to Pro- Mrs. Mary Polzin, 1st. vice-
gress and Personal president; Mrs. Gracie Grower,
Devetopment.” 2nd. vice-president; Mrs.
The first meeting of the club Virginia Lewis, recording
year will be held Thursday, secretary; Mrs. Mary Beth Poth,
September 10 at the Woman’s treasurer; and Mrs. Bettina
Building. Hostesses are Mrs. Glaeske, corresponding
Dorothy Blackwell, Mrs. Ada secretary.
Other members of the social
committee are Joan Leslie,
Emalee Hartman, Dorothy Ad-
cock, Rosemary B. 'Sheppard,
Nancy Hajovsky,, Sandra Simon
and Diane Cowey.
Luncheon will be served at
12:00 noon. The program will
follow. Cost of the luncheon is
$7.50. The social committee is
hosting the event and urge in-
terested persons to make reserva-
tions early.
This promises to be top-notch
entertainment.
Catholic
Daughters
honor
priests,
sisters
Monsignor Henry Herbst,
Father Giorgio, Father Bartsch,
Sister Lucilla and Sister Lois
Marie were honored September 1
by the Catholic Daughters of
America, Court 347. The group
served a salad supper and
presented each honoree with a
gift.
After the supper, a business
meeting was held with Regent
Pauline Kacir presiding.
Renewal chairman Erna
Braden offered spiritual readings
from the Bible and led a sing-a-
long.
The Daughters were reminded
about the Garage and Bake Sale
scheduled for October 17.
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