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Fort Worth to meet Sept. 8 FORT WORTH – Fort Worth Lodge treated members to an indoor picnic on June 2. The gathering was held at The BRiCk in Burleson. The lodge furnished the meal and the ladies of the lodge brought great desserts. An added benefit for the younger members was they got to swim while the meeting was being held. A letter was read form Vice President of Member Benefits Cecily Kelly thanking the lodge for its donation to the Healing Hearts Casino Night. The lodge sponsored one of the Texas Hold ‘Em tables. President Shannon Jones presented a 50-year membership pin to Cathy Simmank. Cathy joined the lodge on May 4, 1969. This was a great honor for Shan-
non since Cathy is her Godmother. The lodge is six new members short of its 2019 goal, so spread the word about Hermann Sons Life to all your friends, relatives, neighbors and co-workers. Tell them to talk to an agent or to the Home Office about the benefits of life insurance. They can call Sandra Jones at 817-781-7155 or the Home Office. The Youth Committee has ordered t-shirts for the junior members attending Camp who sent in their letters. Be on the lookout for your shirt to arrive by mail. If you ordered a shirt and do not receive it, contact Ronnie Jones at 817-229-5722. Those who asked for a shirt will be put in a drawing. The winners will be refunded part of their Camp fee.
Don’t forget the Hermann Sons Life State Bowling Tournament is accepting entries. If you or someone you know wants to bowl, but does not have a team, contact Sandra Jones. She is always looking for bowlers. Happy 48th Anniversary to Ronnie and Darlene Jones. Happy 28th Anniversary to Larry and Karen Barclay. Birthday wishes go to Jaci Wallace, Sawyer Rhodes, Linda Harlin, Cindy Davis, Isla Bohnert, Ryan Schaule, Trey Schaule, Martha Walker, Jesse Caster, Laura Reyes, Anabel Tousley, Alexis Castor, Linda Arnold, Scott Jones, Marianne Gibson and Aro Terrell. The next meeting will be Sept. 8 at 3 p.m. at Westcreek Lanes. – Reporter
Fort Worth Lodge President Shannon Jones, right, presents Cathy Simmank with her 50-year membership pin during the lodge’s summer picnic.
Round Top to host volunteer firefighters ROUND TOP – Round Top Lodge will meet June 27. A dinner will be held with members of the Round Top-Warrenton Volunteer Fire Department as special guests. The May 23 meeting was held at the American Legion Hall in Round Top. Agent Linda Mattocks was honored at the agents’ awards banquet held in San Marcos on Saturday, May 18. She was named to the President’s Club. Back at home members were
contributing and volunteering at the Country Store for the Round Top-Warrenton Volunteer Fire Department fund-raiser in observance of Join Hands Day. Sales totaled more than $600. With Matching Fundsof $500 from the Home Office, the lodge will be able to make a nice donation to the fire department. Congratulations are extended to Kailey Zoch as she received the Hermann Sons Retirement Home Scholarship worth
$1,500. Her plans are to attend Texas A&M this fall. Members voted for the lodge to start its own scholarship program. The committee of Barton Garlin, Bob Porter and Linda Mattocks will work out the details. Members also decided to send a monetary get-well card to Vickie Neutzler as she continues to mend at home in Carmine. Congratulations to Sophie Rauch on her eighth grade promotion at Festival Hill.
Old Glory hall gets new paint job OLD GLORY - A large group of members gathered at the Old Glory Lodge Hall on a wet Sunday afternoon after receiving two inches of rain that morning. Everyone commented on the new paint job and how nice the hall looked. Appreciation was extended to Keith Corzine and Diane Smith for being responsible for getting the paint and hiring the men to paint the building. Appreciation also was extended to Marvin and Brenda Vahlenkamp, Keith and Lou Corzine and Doug and Deb-
bie Vahlenkamp for cleaning up after the painters got through with their work. Thank go to Terry Letz for spraying the weeds on the grounds around the lodge building. A bee problem around the kitchen was dealt with. Members voted not to meet in July and August. Members celebrating summer birthdays included Clara Richards in June, Verlene Corzine and Anita Dozier in July and Gladys Vahlenkamp and Chub Richard in August.
Anniversary couples included Chub and Clara Richards and Dale and Carm Letz. Carm Letz won the door prize. Gary Teichelman was reported on the sick list. Following the meeting the group enjoyed games and a meal of sandwiches with all the trimmings and desserts. The next meeting will be Sunday, Sept. 1, beginning at 4 p.m. Fried chicken will be furnished and members are asked to bring a vegetable and dessert for the evening meal. – Anita Dozier
Attendance prizes were won by Bob Porter, Jeanette Schoenst, Leonard Meinkowsky and Margie and Ted Stardig. Door prizes were won by Barton and Lila Garlin, Betty Porter and Jocie Braun. A delicious lunch, refreshments and fellowship followed. “Happy Birthday” was sung to Lila Garlin. Other lodge members celebrating in May include Kailey Zoch, Kevin Zoch and Nelvira Wolff. – Reporter
Round Top Lodge member Lila Garlin celebrated a May birthday.
Houston will meet July 8 HOUSTON – Houston Lodge will meet Sunday, July 8, at Sokol Hall, 1314 W. Patton, Houston. The social hour begins at 6 p.m. followed by a potluck dinner and the meeting. The May meeting was held at Don Jose’s Mexican Restaurant. The lodge’s newest member, J.R. Coleman, was in attendance. It was reported that Doris Falkenberg was back at home after a stay in the hospital. President Jack Manchack is
on the mend. Join Hands Day was observed at the Houston Food Bank on Sunday, May 26. The Christmas party will be held Sunday, Dec. 1, from 4-7 p.m. at Logan’s Roadhouse. Mothers in attendance were Jackie Bushman, Darlene Ellison, Lavina Patterson, Shelia Lee, Pat Bushman, Diane Weikel, Ethelene Marshall and Catherine Manchack. “Happy Birthday” was sung to Jack Manchack. – Reporter