Batchtown News – June 27, 2024

By Editor | June 25, 2024 |

By Marcy Klockenkemper
618-396-2468

The beginning of summer was this week. The locusts are not as loud. The corn is growing higher each day, and the garden vegetables, and orchard crops are maturing as time goes by. The kids are swimming, playing ball, and getting outdoors. The summer events are now being planned.
The Batchtown Woman’s Club met at the Fill Inn Station for a planning meeting Wed. June 19th. Members present were: Jean Tepen, Barbara Magherio, Karen Friedel, and Marcy Klockenkemper.
St. Barbara, and St. Joseph’s Picnic committees, and Altar Society cooked chickens for the picnics. Some of the picnic menu foods being: turtle soup, dressing, dumplings, gravy, and chicken salad. This all takes time but it’s worth it.
The bingo prizes, items for the stands and country store are being bought and gathered for the picnics. Everyone is getting ready for picnic day.
Be sure to save the dates, St. Barbara’s Picnic is the last weekend in July, 27 and 28; St Joseph’s Picnic is the first weekend in August, 3 and 4. The Brussels Picnic is the second weekend in August, 10 and 11. Mark your calendar for these important dates.
The 2024 Jamboree was held at St. Anselm’s Hall in Kampsville, Sunday afternoon at 2 p.m. It was performed by the Calhoun Entertainment Co., under the direction of Jerry Sievers. It was a country western Hootenanny with well-known country songs, singers, musicians, and comedians, who are well known entertainers of the Calhoun Entertainment Company. It was well attended with many familiar people attending. Mr, and Mrs. Jerome Sievers, Marcy Klockenkemper, Irene Wallendorf and many others were there. A full house enjoyed the show. Refreshments at the intermission break were burgers, brats, and pies, that were enjoyed by all.
The River Raft Race is scheduled for July 10. This has been a popular event for many years. The race, good conversation, and good food are part of the riverfront action. Be sure to join in on the fun.
Elaine Titus recently had shoulder surgery. We wish you a quick recovery Elaine, and good health.
Birthday greetings to those born in June. They are: Elaine Pohlman June 16, Anna Rose and Ruby Haring June 17, Andrea Lamer, June 26, and Austin Stepanek, June 30.
Mary Ann Flanigan, Kathy and Joe Schulte, and Jim and Theresa Johnes, attended the Klunk family reunion Sat. in Bethalto. All nine of the living children of Val and Evelyn Klunk were able to attend this year. The family grew up in Michael.
David and Janet Droege, and Richard and Karen Droege, went on a trip to Carlyle Lake the week of June 23.
Butch and Lori Friedel and their grandchildren, Bryant, and Harper enjoyed breakfast at the Fill Inn Station Sunday. They talked with Larry and Anita Siemer, Nick Siemer, and Mike and Santania Siemer while they were there.
Verann Klockenkemper enjoyed visiting with nieces, Tonya, and Tammy Friday evening.
Linda Russell enjoyed hamburgers and fries with Steve and Cindy Meszorus, and son Hayden Friday afternoon after they mowed Grandma Linda’s yard, and spent some time in the great outdoors.
Irene Wallendorf enjoyed breakfast with Jerome and Betty Sievers, Kenny and Pam Sievers, and Mary Droege. Sunday, June 23 is Irene’s birthday. They enjoyed lunch together and were going to continue the birthday with an outing to enjoy the Jamboree at St. Anselm’s Hall Sunday afternoon. Happy birthday, Irene, have a wonderful year.
On Father’s Day Weekend Lindy and Martha Bick went to Montauk State Park in Mo. It’s well known for trout fishing. They enjoyed fishing, and the fish fry with all the trimmings. The family there were: Dave and Rachel Bick and kids Claire, and Levi and Ian and Alice, kids of Amy Schatzle who have been spending some summer vacation with their grandparents Lindy and Martha Bick, and Amy Bick. They all enjoyed the weekend. They caught enough fish to take home for future fish fries.
St. Vincent DePaul Food Pantry and Clothing Store is open every Wednesday except the fifth Wednesday with months that have five Wednesdays. St. Vincent DePaul helps with Rent, Utilities, Mortgage, GED, Help with other agencies, for assistance call the 24 hour hotline at 1-618-310-1141.
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Summer Hill
A hill is nearer to a prayer
Than anything within the green
Of summer, lingering there
Upon a hilltop, I have seen
A loveliness beyond the things
Of earth, and felt an angel’s wings
And sometimes in a wide, blue night,
Companioned only by a hill
And stars, oh, I have felt the might,
The power of God, and known a still
Swiftly certainty my soul shall be
A temple for all eternity.
– Grace V. Warkins