Tampa: Most farmers busy with wheat harvest
By JANE VAJNAR
Tampa correspondent
(785) 965-2285
Most people in the Tampa community spent their time cutting and hauling wheat this week, so other news is rather sparse. Yields seemed to vary more than usual from field to field. A few reported better than average yields, but more ranged from fair to poor. As a community service the Tampa Lions Club furnished free ice water Wednesday and Thursday to grain haulers on the way to the elevator. They also served hamburgers and iced tea. The Lions are appreciative of the community's support for this endeavor. They are making tentative plans for a repeat performance during milo harvest, if they feel there is support for the effort.
Tom and Lori Moldenhauer and Nikki and Ronnie and Lisa Hanschu, James and Anna enjoyed lunch Sunday at the home of Frank and Anna Mae Stika in celebration of Anna Mae's birthday.
Russ and Julie Kerbs and Rustyn, Ashton Kerbs, and Jesse Smith stopped Sunday at the home of Reuben and Lucille Kerbs for snacks after church.
Greg Sklenar of Wichita spent Saturday and Sunday with Lois Sklenar. Valerie Hampton of Hillsboro joined them Sunday.
Tillie Hein was among those attending the wedding and reception Saturday of Ramie Bina and Jacob Samour at Pilsen.
Jane Vajnar went to Carneiro Saturday to attend a luncheon in celebration of Virginia Vanek's 80th birthday. Virginia has five living children and nine living siblings. All were present along with many other relatives and friends.
Frank and Anna Mae Stika and Tom and Lori Moldenhauer and Nikki enjoyed supper out and a show Saturday evening at Prairie Rose east of Wichita. The occasion was an early celebration of Anna Mae's birthday, which was Sunday.
Reuben and Lucille Kerbs met Connie Thompson and Taylor Saturday in Abilene for dinner out.
Adeline Bernhardt went to Marion Manor Thursday afternoon to volunteer with the Red Hat Society. Adeline read the group a story, and all enjoyed punch and rolls.
Georgia Spohn visited Marguerite Goertz Thursday morning in Hillsboro.
Craig and Theresa Srajer of Moline, Ill., spent from Tuesday through Saturday here visiting Tillie Hein and Jim and Kris Srajer, Grant and Cole and helping Jim with wheat harvest.
The senior citizens enjoyed a tour Friday to Salina. They toured the Smoky Valley Winery and the new museum at the Rolling Hills Zoo. The tour was arranged by Tillie Hein, and Jim Clemmer drove the bus. Others participating were Magdalen Dvorak, Margaret Jirak, Adeline Bernhardt, Ruby Vinduska, Jane Vajnar, Martha Melcher, Lucille Bernhardt, Sylvia Bezdek, Lorraine Havlik, and Mary Clemmer.
On Father's Day Frank and Anna Mae Stika, Tom and Lori Moldenhauer, and Ronnie and Lisa Hanschu, James and Anna enjoyed a picnic and fishing at Herington Lake. Anna Mae proudly caught the biggest fish.
Lisa Hanschu, James and Anna took Frank and Anna Mae Stika and Lori Moldenhauer to Council Grove June 18 for Wah-Shun-Gah Days. The occasion was an early celebration of Anna Mae's birthday.
The 50th wedding anniversary of Patricia (Duggan) Westerhaus and Gene Westerhaus of Flagstaff, Ariz., was celebrated Saturday with an evening meal at the home of Don and Betty Frick in Topeka. There was 100 percent attendance of both Gene and Pat's immediate families.
Attending were their daughters, Kathleen Westerhaus of Tucson, Ariz., Ilene and Steve Becker, Heather and Brian, Albuquerque, N.M., and Beth and Mark Schafer, Tommy and Joe, Phoenix, Ariz.
Other family members attending were Rob Frick and Patti German, Jacksonville, Fla.; Terry Duggan, Carthage, Mo.; Brenda Villa, Fayetteville, Ark.; Darla and Adam Hall, Lee's Summit, Mo.
John and Pam Frick, Jillian, Jenna, Audrey, Noah, Sophia, and Natalie, Kansas City; Bryan and Cyndee Frick, Aryton and Mika, Williamsburg; John and Megan Gawlick, Michael and Katie and Tom and Gina Gawlick, Jason, Luke, Eric, and Matt, Overland Park.
Virginia Gawlick, Carolyn Duggan, Kal and Gretchen Singh, Hutchinson; Tim Duggan, Emporia; Janel Duggan, Wichita; Deb and Kaylee Hall, Herington; and Tom and Dee Duggan.
Also there to enjoy the festivities were Warren and Paula Fike of Ramona. Paula was a classmate of Patsy's.
The honored couple received beautiful floral arrangements as well as many cards and gifts from friends unable to attend.
