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FRIDAY FUN

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DAVID MARSH performed his program titled “Music from Around the World” at the St. Paul Community Library last Friday. A sizable crowd of young library patrons attended the performance, which was made possible thanks to Humanities Nebraska.

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We would like to express our sincere thanks to our many friends for the kindness and support shown following the passing of our dear husband, dad, and grandpa: Russ Kunze. For the many prayers, beautiful cards, and words of encouragement, we will be forever grateful.

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The family of Joe Wrede expresses our deepest thanks to our extended families, neighbors, and friends who attended, helped, and supported us prior to and after the funeral, each in their own way. Also, thank you for sharing your memories of Joe with us. Your many kindnesses, condolences, contributions, and Mass offerings continue to offer us comfort. We especially thank Father Antony Thekkekara and Greeley Sacred Heart Church Circle Three for providing the luncheon.

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The Carl Mogensen American Legion Post 119 of St. Paul, the American Legion Auxiliary, and the Sons of the American Legion would like to express our appreciation to everyone who attended the Memorial Day program at the Elmwood Cemetery. Thank you to Father Alex Borzych for the fine speech. Thank you to Deb and Roger Wells for the sharing of their musical talent. Thank you to the Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts for their help, and thank you to all the members of the Legion family for their participation in the program.

Elba News

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308.968.3348 Coleen Ingerle went to Kearney on May 27th to meet up with Deb Mewis. They both then went to Fort McPherson Cemetery near Maxwell to place flowers on loved ones’ graves.
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Thede Awarded P.E.O. Scholarship

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Elizabeth Thede, a 2023 graduate of Saint Paul High School, was awarded a $2,500 STAR Scholarship by the P.E.O. Sisterhood. P.E.O. is an organization of nearly 500,000 women across North America which supports and encourages education for women. Elizabeth was nominated by Chapter AP, the local branch of P.E.O., which was established in 1906, more than 100 years ago.

NEW ARRIVAL

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HAWKINS: Kayla (Essink) and Jason Hawkins of St. Paul are first time parents of a daughter, Oakley Jaye Hawkins. She was born on May 29, 2023 at Mary Lanning Hospital in Hastings. She weighed 6 lb., 14 oz. and was 19.5 inches long. Grandparents are Rick and Joy Hawkins of Mason City and David and Jodi Essink of Hastings.