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Tht Stouto Giztttt-f nttrDftM' Stguto, TMM Thurtdiy. February Girlfriend feels neglected by daughter-doting dad Dear Abby: You may think it's a mistake for a woman to compete with her boyfriend's 6-year-old daughter, but that's what I feel like I'm doing. My boyfriend takes his daughter out to eat, to movies and to baseball and football games. When he doesn't have her and we are alone, he never takes me anywhere because he can't afford it. He says he's spending "quality time" with her and that he's not taking her on "dates" like I say he is.

I lived in a regular two-parent home, so I never got this kind of attention from my father. I thought when I grew up I'd get a boyfriend who would dote on me and take me out, but now I'm the one who stays home and the child goes out with the parent. We all went out to a family restaurant for Valentine's Day last year! My boyfriend thinks he's the world's greatest father and I should be proud of him, but I feel it's at my expense. I wish I had a "Sugar Daddy" like his daughter has. I have been putting up with this for more than five years and I still can't deal with it.

Neglected Girlfriend In Arizona Dear Neglected Girlfriend: If the unfortunate situation you describe has been going on for five years, your boyfriend is not likely to change his behavior. As I see it, you have two choices: Adopt a different attitude about your boyfriend's definition of "quality time." (Others might define it as time spent one-on-one with their children where they communicate their ideas and feelings, and not necessarily with movies, restaurants and ballgames.) Or, find a boyfriend who will not leave you feeling as emotionally impoverished as this one does. Dear Abby: I am a professional woman in my 40s, twice divorced. I have been platonic friends with a certain man (also divorced) for many years. About a year and a half ago, he became seriously ill and lost his business which caused him to lose his home, car, etc.

Since he had no family to care for him, I invited him to stay in my guest room until he recovered. (He then got an apartment and began rebuilding his life.) Shortly after that, I sprained my ankle playing tennis. He helped me out, even cleaning my house. I am now facing surgery on my ankle. Again, he has volunteered to help me while I recuperate.

Our likes and dislikes are similar. He has taken me out, and has allowed me to take him out. He isn't hung up on sexual stereotypes, and he treats me better than any man I have ever known. I have fallen in love with him, Abby. But I'm afraid if I tell him how I feel, I may lose his friendship.

Should I tell him or just leave things as they are and enjoy a wonderful, comfortable, platonic friendship? Confused in Flushing, N.Y. Dear Confused: You are both adults, and I think you should be honest in your feelings. If you can't be lovers, there's no reason you shouldn't be friends. Sympathy sent to families What a week it's been. With Mr.

Waldrip dying on Monday and Mary Gibson on Wednesday, things have been rather upsetting. Mr. Waldrip was buried on Thursday and Mary Gibson on Saturday. Our Condolences go out to the families who are feeling the great loss. Our condolences also go out to Mary Granger.

Her nephew Terry Stautzenberger died Sunday night after a lengthy battle with leukemia. Many remember him as the "Constable" others as and still others will remember him as "the one who always has fresh eggs, milk and cream." We wish all the family our sympathetic wishes and may each day bring you less pain to your heart. Ashley Richardson celebrated her birthday this past weekend with a slumber party. Her parents picked up the children at school on Friday and took them home where the eight girls and three boys enjoyed games, videos and other activities. The afternoon and evening was filled with as much activity as possible because the parents wanted to get them all settled in by midnight.

Well, it tired the children out but the parents were tired too. By 10 a.m., the parents were ready to send everyone home. They were ready for a little rest. Thank goodness birthdays come but once a year. Community Club to meet Feb.

17 The New Berlin Community Club will meet on Friday night, Feb. 17 at 7:30 p.m. Jordan Howard, of Irving was recently a first place winner in the Irving Symphony Orchestra in the Young Artist Competition. Jordan is the 11-year-old daughter of Phillip and Kelli Howard and the granddaughter of Ellen Howard. Jordan is a sixth grader at Travis Junior High School and plays the violin in the school orchestra.

She has studied violin for five-and-a-half years; she also placed first over high school students. Randy Rohde, a 4-H member of Guadalupe County, was among eight winners in the Fort Worth Stock Show Calf Scramble. He is the son of Mary and Ronnie Rohde of New Berlin. In the Guadalupe Show he had reserve in breeding heifers and champion in class of exotic heifers. There were so many winners in the Guadalupe County Youth Show this past weekend.

I'll just mention a few that live in the local area that I know, many I don't know. Nichole Burns had the fourth place Chester gilt and a 16th with a Hampshire gilt; Jeremiah Burns had fifth place in light weight OPB market swine. Others having swine were Rebecca Albrecht, Rachel and Ginny Francis, Brandon Rohde, Katie Francis, Jennifer Posey, Hannah Zwicke, Trey and Kristi Hart man, Gynna Burns. Sarah Olsovsky had two broilers and goats; Katie Williams had third place broilers and also showed heifers; Katie, Ginny and Rachel Francis also had goats; Brandon and Bradley Rohde won in the handicrafts; Kristi Hartman had Grand Champion of the Show in photography; Tabitha Mock won a blue ribbon in baked foods, also Katy Zwicke a blue ribbon in baked goods. Katie and Jason Williams both had Champion of their class in English Heifers and Crossbreed heifers.

Megan Brietzke had 17th place in heavy weight cross market heifers. Amy Matthies had third place in American heifers. I think you are all winners if you entered the show. Christ Lutheran Elm Creek News: Gerald Hartmann, Cissie Warncke, Bill Warncke and Pastor Mel Harris attended a retreat at Camp Chrysal- Anniversary of the Albert Kypfer Lodge observed Birthday wishes go out to Mrs. Edna Johnson from Daisy, Rose and Vanessa Chavez.

We hope she has a Happy Valentine-birthday celebration. Here's a poem for her: "It's your birthday on Valentine's Day. A special treat I should say Mrs. your face, your smile makes our days shine so we gladly pick you for our Valentine." We hope Laura Ann Baker gets well soon. She wasn't doing so well last time I saw her.

The doctor told her that it's a virus going around so everyone take care of yourselves. Our thoughts and prayers are with Linda Stimmel who is under great stress due to her baby sister's illness. May God's love and mercy deaden the pain and suffering she is going, through. Her younger sister, who is 47, is suffering from pancreatic cancer. lis on Feb.

3 and 4. Among the visitors on Sunday were Lillian Geschiedle, Melissa John, Ranea Silbey and Ernest Jackson. Handbooks for Women and Christ Lutheran are ready. Branch 7439 of AAL had their meeting on Sunday after worship service. Our first project will be to raise money for a future new City Hall in New Berlin.

Bring your old greeting cards etc. to the next meeting, we will be sending them to St. Jude's Home. Also, bring your bars of soap for L. W.

Relief and save your cans. Thanks to Lorene and Charlie Schievelbein and Joy Strey for picking up trash on our two miles of Adopt-A-Highway on 467. Our "Valentine" winner of the attendance prize was Charlie Schievelbein. Open House will be held at Christ Lutheran on Feb. 26; a pot luck dinner will follow the 10:30 a.m.

worship service. The Sweet Home Baptist Church will have a musical on Sunday, Feb. 19, at 6 p.m. You are all invited. Do not forget the benefit auction for Carolyn Baird, a cancer patient, to be held at the New Berlin Community Center on Feb.

18, at noon. Inspection of the items will begin at 11 a.m. You may donate for this auction call Jo Ann Martin at 914-4436 for more information. The Support Group for Guadalupe County Handicapped met on Monday night at the Marion Home with 13 in attendance. President Sharon Schott called the meeting to order and George Mays led the prayer.

There will be a bake and crafts sale on May 13 at Wal- Mart in Seguin. We sang the Happy Birthday Song to Dorothy Beshdra who will have her birthday on Feb. 16. Attending were Sharon Schott, Patty Schmidt and Dorothy Beshdra who live at the Marion Home and their aids Linda Kell and Elaine Claussen; Irene and Jenny Streetman; Paula and George Mays; Mary Schmidt; Joy Strey; and Dawn and Joyce Young. Arthur Meyer had surgery on an eye last Monday and is doing fine.

Russell Franks had heart surgery on Wednesday, Feb. 8, in San Antonio Regional Hospital. May we remember him in our prayers. Sympathy is extended to the family of Martin W. Leissner who died on Feb.

4 at the age of 96 years. Graveside services were held in Houston on Feb. 7 with Pastor James Schneider officiating. Burial was in the family plot at Rosewood Cemetery. Martin is survived by two sons, Martin Jr.

and wife Helen of Bryan, Texas, and James (Jim) and wife Joyce of Seguin; a daughter, Anna Lori Brown and husband Glenn of Dallas; brothers Edmund Leissner and wife Violet of Pasadena; Hilmar Leissner of Clute; 11 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; several sisters-in-law, numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents Louis and Anna Schultze Leissner; sisters Linda Rogers and Toni Davis; brother Milton; also his first wife Vivian Bell in 1932 and second wife Quida Dodson in 1980. Bill Schultze, Margie and Melvin Vader, Harold and I attended the services. Martin and our daddy Willie Schultze were very close first cousins. Best wishes to Kathy and Mark Real who will observe their second anniversary on Feb.

20; and Shirley and Leland Baumann, 28 years, on Feb. 25. Happy birthday wishes to Marlene Young, Wanda Uecker, Skip Coclc- erbam on Feb. 19; Ronnie Lange, Keith Volkmann, Shelly Beicker, Jennifer Posey, Marc Zaiontz, Marilyn Bujanos and Kyla Kalinowski (who will be one year old) on Feb. 20; Wilbert Volkmann on Feb.

21; Jane Pakenbush, Alvina Helmke, Loretta Muenchow on Feb. 22; Tammy Schulle, Caleb Young and Abbie Doege (who will be one year old) on Feb. 23; Alton Haese on Feb. 24; Tyler Sammons; Carl Stabl, ZuZu Wieding; KrisUna Sommer, Shannon Schnitz and August Pfannsteil on Feb. 25.

A joyous group of 300 people attended the 100th anniversary of the Albert Kypfer Lodge Clear Spring, Texas, on Feb. 5, at the Saeg- nerhalle. Many in attendance were descendants of the 10 charter members, or of the two lodges that merged with the Albeit Kypfer Lodge, members of other lodges, grand lodge of Texas, former supervisors, members of local lodge and friends. As one entered the hall one saw reflections of past years. The entrance featured a historical display with the background being the flag of 1912.

Many pictures, newspaper clippings, the regalia worn by Fritz Kraft, grand vice president and trustee, a state convention badge worn by Robert Gold April 25-27, 1921. Wooden voting box and marbles, initiation books and the last minutes written in German script by secretary Edwin Gold, October 1939. Historical committee members were Linda Wunderlich, Lulu Mae and Raymond Salge. Historical display was in the hands of Lonie Eickenroht, Mrytle and Helmuth Schlichting, Leatrice and Curt Saur. The stage background depicted a scene from an old lodge picture and the Schuenemaun's Halle which is now the catfish place in Clear Spring.

To the left of the stage was Schuen- emaun's Bar accompanied by the skat talk and pot-bellied stove. Centered was a large picture of Pastor Kypfer which hangs in place of honor in the lodge hall flanked by two ficus trees, abloom with miniature lights. To the right was a buggy wheel indicating the mode of travel and a stained glass window with the inscription "St. Martins Church." The Rev. John Albert Kypfer served St.

Martin from 1857 to 1892. Master of ceremonies was president Chester Pehl, the Pledge of Allegiance was sung by James Boenig and flag bearers were Josh Salge and Kyle Faust. The invocation was given by Pastor Clifton Freudenberg. A pageant, "Daydreams and Memories" compiled and narrated by Linda Wuhderlich, was presented. The introduction was "our daydreams are sugared hopes for a happier tomorrow.

Our memories are re-lived moments of what has happened to us in the past We need both to survive the hard hours of today." With the singing of "My God and by Dorothy Kypfer, Constable and Helen Kypfer Zipp accompanied by Sarah Waite, the Rev. Albert Kypfer, portrayed by Curt J. Saur walked to St. Martins Church where the Rev. Pastor had served for 35 years bringing God's blessings along the way.

Relating the history continued with notes from the original minutes of Dec. 24, 1894. On Dec. 23, some men had gathered at Schueneman's Halle after hours of socializing, and after many games of skat it was decided it was time to go home, but not until they had sung O'Tannen- baum in German with ficus tree lights coming on to depict Christmas. The men left to return Dec.

24 to organize a lodge, give it a name and elect officers. The lodge was named Albert Kypfer in honor of Pastor Kypfer. Representing the 10 charter members were Bodo Dietert, Ben Schneider, Raymond Salge, Timothy Salge, Rudy Schreyer, Oran Koepp, Egan Schriewer, Curt Saur (grandson of Fritz Kratz) Leroy Brotze, Edwin Krueger and John Turner. The dialog was in German translated in English. Descendants of the charter members were recognized.

A skit followed recognizing the ladies lodge Children Ross Salge, Robyn and Ben Friesch, Curt John, Karry and Clay Saur played "Ring Around the Rosie" followed by Lulu Mae Salge and Leatrice Saur dressed in "Sunday best" bringing picnic baskets and telling the children to come on and eat. Robyn wore a bonnet and a "Little House on the Prairie" dress. The boys were dressed in play clothes. The family of Hedwig Games, her two sons, daughter, grandson and nephew Kurt Lehenhoff, as well as descendants of Mrs. Robert Gold, were in attendance.

On Sept. 21, 1931, the Geronimo Lodge of Graeb Texas now known as Barborosa joined Albert Kypfer Lodge. Names were read and family members recognized. The 1912 lodge flag was received. The glow of the kerosene lamp and pot-bellied stove added to the conveniences of the day while the blackland roads were a hindrance.

The lodge meetings were held on Sunday afternoons at Schuenemanns Halle which later became Hugo Bartel's store. Much later the meetings were hey across the street at the Edmund Schmidt place of business; Minutes were written in the German script until the death of secretary Edwin Gold, October 1393. Secret ballots of a two-third majority were required in accepting new members. This took place in 1940. Ladies pieced a quilt which sold for $4.

In 1943 the Clear Spring School which is still part of our present building was purchased. In 1944 the lodge received their own electric meter and purchased two defense boards. History during that era continued with picnics being held at Hugo Bartel's campgrounds with homemade barbecue. Skat tournaments were held the third Sunday of each month until 1944. The average attendance at meetings is recorded between 40 to 50.

A sick committee was formed in 1942. The 50th anniversary was held at Laubach Hall on Sept. 23 and 24. Dedication of the addition to the lodge home was observed on April 25,1954. Past and present officers were honored and a memorial service was held for deceased members.

In attendance were four surviving members who joined the lodge. They were president Anna Friedick and secretary Arma Garmes of and Willie Schriewer and Willie Jostess of For the 70th anniversary, special recognition was given to 4-year-old Lisa Zippe, great-great-granddaughter of Pastor Kypfer. Past traditions came alive in new and different ways. During 100 years we have had many sentinels. Dedicated officers and members.

Sending greetings were two girls who served as counselors at Hermans Sons Youth Camp. Tina Salge O'Bryant of Crossett Ark. and Lisa Mueller Starter of Xenia, Ohio. Tina was an archery instructor and related her experience of having an arrow pointed at her and not the target. Lisa remembered the first week as being shaky for all counselors getting used to such a large group of pre-teens 24 hours five days straight.

She was a tennis instructor and proud of her tan. She concluded "Now that I am a parent myself I realize what an important job we really did have. I probably didn't realize it at the time, but we touched the lives of hundreds of young girls in one short summer. I can only hope that I was the kind of counselor that I would want my four girls to have some day. I enjoyed it and would certainly encourage my own girls to become a counselor." A campers' skit "Home from Camp" was presented by Chad Salge.

Courtney Koep, Robyn Friesch, Ashley Seekatz and Katie Faust, four young ladies from the school of dancing, performed. Ten members received humanitarian awards. A romantic skit concerning sales of life insurance was presented Raymond Salge and Doris and Rudy Schreyer A memorial service for those who have entered life triumphant was held. To the strains of Ava Maria a poem, "A Memory of a Treasure that Survives," was placed center stage. Candelabras were placed in either side while the poem "Everlasting Lights" was read.

The receiving honors were Doris Schreyj er, Timothy Salge and Rudy Schreyer. They read, "We spent time dreaming of the future, we move 06 to tomorrow, we walk forward in th4 beauty of our lives." As we concluded "Daydreams and Memories" the audience Lisa Zipp Sacco, daughter of Pastor Kypfer and her two daughters Allysa Rae and Kareece Jay. They also walked path of God's creation and placed a rose in the memorial bouqueti Kareece was the first member initU ated in our 100th anniversary Distinguished guests were introf duced with response from Gramj President Leroy Muehlstein and Rep). Ed Kuempel. Floral arrangements were pret sented to Mrs.

Ethel Kaester ano Linda Muehlstein. James Boenig the audience in singing "God files America" and a catered meal wa served. The above report was presentee by Linda Wunderlich. We will her congratulations to the many tha the members of this 100th anniver sary group have already received. The Women's Guild of Church met Thursday, Feb.

with 21 present. Virginia Bading was in charge of the program. It was about Martha ana Mary of Bethany. Most of us could possibly compare ourselves with either one of these; one being sur4 everything is in order and done righti while the other takes time to listefl to the words of Jesus. The first on the agenda for our business meeting was the report of the committee chosen to buy materials and patterns for the children's costumes for Christmas programs.

The committee consisted of Willie Mae Timmermann, Wanda Timmer'- mann, Evelyn Meyer, Lucile Schwarzlose and Sylvia Engler. You did a good job! Now we need volunteers to sew these costumes. The Women's Guild voted to take the Evening Christian's job of soup and sandwiches for Ash Wednesday, March 1. This will be on a trial basis and if all goes well, we may do the same Thursday. The Evening Christians have disbanded.

Most of them are working mothers, therefore, it was hard for them to carry on this tradition. Melba Tschoepe sent eight get well cards, one birth congratulation, two sympathy and four over-80 birthday cards. The Social Hour was very eventful. Valentine gifts were exchanged and Sunshine Sisters names were revealed. We then picked new ones for the following year.

The only one having a birthday in February was Yvonne Reimers. Nelrose Galle brought us the above report. Thanks. Including Feb. 11, we have had the opportunity to observe Thomas Edison's birthday as marked on our calendar.

Abe Lincoln's birthday is recorded on Feb. 12. Helmuth Schlichting had a birthday on Feb. 13 and had the happy birthday serenade done by the Senior Activity Group that met on Valentine's Day in the Recreational Center at Friedens Church. On Sunday past the Parish Life Committee and the Youth Organization of Friedens Church put on a wedding anniversary party all that and more.

Sweet Home loses eldest citizen Service was spiritually good when Pastor Wilkerson delivered the message of the hour. Several candidates were fellowshipped into the church. One of the oldest members that was born in Sweet Home community was laid to rest. Mrs. Estella Phillips Morgan's homegoing service was held in St.

Hedwig Wednesday morning. Mrs. Morgan was born in the Sweet Home community to the late Mr. and Mrs. Allen Phillips 101 years ago.

Mrs. Morgan confessed Christ at an early age and was baptized in the Sweet Home Baptist Church. She finished school at Sweet Home School and graduated at and early age. She was employed in the school system at Sweet Home. There are quite a few that were students of Mrs.

Morgan. She was talented with a beautiful alto voice. All of her life that was on of God's gifts that was given to the Phillip's family all were blessed with beautiful voices, and they used them for God. She had five or six brothers and one sister that proceeded her in death. After the death of her mother, her father was united in holy matrimony with Miss Addie Olivia Sheffield.

To that union, three children were born, Mary Allen, James Etter and Vernon. Her children are Julia Mae, Newman and Margie, and she had a host of relatives and friends. We thank God for the long and beautiful life she lived, and thank God for her beautiful memory until the end. Our sincere sympathy is extended to her children, sisters and brother and to her many friends. The daughters and son are to be commended for the splendid care they gave their mother.

We don't have another, from the Sweet Home community, that has lived quite that long. Services will be held later this week for Herbert Butler of New Braunfels. Burial will be in Jake's Colony where he was bom and where he grew up..