Hermann Sons Life Celebrates Christmas, Honors Longtime Members in Round Top

The Round Top American Legion Hall was the setting for the Hermann Sons Life Christmas party Sunday, Dec. 14. Activities started at 11 a.m. with refreshments and fellowship. Linda Mattocks announced the members receiving their 50-year pin: Charles Mueller Jr, Dan Polasek, Gwen Stork, Jason Wagner, Jason Stork, Julie Leopold, and Weldon Krause.

60-year pins went to Ronnie Jahnz, Barton Garlin, and Lila Garlin. Roger Wunderlich, Ray Ullrich, Kenneth Robinson, Brenda Mueller and Nina Marburger received 70-year pins.

Mary Rauch, treasurer, presented the report on the year’s activities. She presented Rodney Reed of Ledbetter Volunteer Fire Dept. with checks from the country store proceeds and $500 from the Grand Lodge. This was the best year ever with our donation being $2,030.

Kristi Bauer, representing CASA, informed the membership of their assistance to the children in foster care and thanked everyone for their continued support. Last year’s support was over $3,000. This year the table was full and the lodge presented Kristi with a check to help with items that might not have been donated.

Hamburger steaks, mashed potatoes with gravy, green beans, slaw, rolls, tea, and coffee was served for Christmas dinner. Members provided a variety of desserts.

The game “Rob your Neighbor” was enjoyed as each person checked out the present they needed to try to steal from their neighbor. Margie Stardig, Earl Fenske, and Jolene Mathis won the guessing games. The mystery gift was not identified so it will be the surprise door prize at the next meeting, Jan. 22, 2026.

Bethlehem Lutheran Church 

Bethlehem Lutheran Church meets for worship Sundays at 9:30 a.m.

St. Paul Lutheran Church 

St. Paul Lutheran Church in Shelby services are at 8 a.m. Fellowship, Coffee, and Sunday School follow at 9:30 a.m. Game Day is held the first Wednesday at 2 p.m. Quilting is held the third Wednesday at 8:30 a.m. Christmas Eve service will be at 6 p.m. on Dec. 24.

St. Martin’s Catholic Church 

St. Martin holds monthly Mass the first Tuesday of each month at 8 a.m. for the intentions left on the altar.

St. John’s Lutheran Church 

St. John’s is part of the Shared Lutheran Ministry of Fayette County. They meet for Sunday Worship at 8:30 a.m. Christmas Eve service will be at 5 p.m.

RT Christian Fellowship Round Top Church meets at 8:45 a.m. for Bible Study, followed by a 10 a.m. service.

St. Cecilia’s Episcopal Church Saint Cecilia’s meets Sundays at 8:45 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. at the Haw Creek Chapel in Henkel Square.

New Years Eve 

The annual New Year’s Eve Dance is coming up. Doors open at 6 p.m., and the dance starts at 8:30 p.m. Enjoy cornbread and black-eyed peas at midnight.

Ring in the New Year with Ellis Motel. Enjoy food from Catrina’s Catering and a midnight toast.

Harmonie Hall’s will host their annual New Years Eve dance featuring music by the Risky Liver Band. Doors open at 8 p.m. Tickets are $20 at the door, cash only. No outside drinks allowed. Snacks may be brought in. Blackeyed peas will be served at midnight.

Celebrations 

Happy birthday to Mandi Brown, Stacie Brown, Bonnie Farris, Ronald Klump - Dec. 26; Betty Huebner - Dec. 29; Luke Levien - Dec. 31.

Happy anniversary Ronny and Betty Sacks - Dec. 30.

Here’s hoping everyone had a Merry Christmas filled with family, friends, good food, and plenty of college football.

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