September 2019 – Hermann Sons Life – Page 23
Edelweiss-Magnolia Lodge donates backpacks Edelweiss-Magnolia Lodge recently made a donation of backpacks to the Foster Family YMCA’s Operation Backpack drive in Houston. The lodge donated 70 backpacks and other school supplies to the organization that will distribute them to children living in three low income apartment complexes. The lodge recently joined the Greater Heights Area Chamber of Commerce, which is a supporter of this program. Pictured are, from left, Cindy Reibenstein representing the Heights Chamber; Jerry Ziemnicki, Mary Krippner and Larry Huff, all members of Edelweiss-Magnolia Lodge; and Harry Oliver from the YMCA. Mary is also a volunteer at the Foster Family YMCA.
Doug and Anne Miller, left, made a presentation at the August meeting of New Braunfels Lodge about the city’s upcoming 175th birthday celebration. Also pictured is lodge President Tommy Daum.
Celebrating August birthdays at the New Braunfels Lodge meeting were Delbert Tanneberger and Jolene Meuret.
New Braunfels has13 new members NEW BRAUNFELS – The September meeting of New Braunfels Lodge will include a potluck supper hosted by Violet and Delbert Tanneberger. The lodge will furnish the meat. Members are asked to bring side sides and/or desserts. Thirteen new members were welcomed at the August meeting.
A thank you from Project Graduation was read. A resolution of respect was read in memory of Charles Graustein. A donation will be made to the Retirement Home Scholarship Fund in his memory. Doug and Anne Miller made a presentation on the upcoming 175th anniversary of the founding of the city. They dis-
played pictures of the new signs to be built and new medallions to be put on street signs. Activities will begin in September and continue until April when the final celebration will be held. A group from Braunfels, Germany, will attend. Tommy Daum hosted a chicken tender supper served after games and refreshments. – Reporter
Bellville Lodge will meet on Sept. 23
Alice Naughton celebrated her 105th birthday in July. She has been a member of Louise Schuetze Lodge for 63 years. Many of her lodge sisters attended the party given in her honor on July 20.
Louise Schuetze plans anniversary celebration SAN ANTONIO – Louise Schuetze Lodge will celebrate its 123rd anniversary on Sept. 9. Members are asked to bring their favorite potluck dish. The lodge provided hot dogs and all the trimmings for the Aug. 12 meeting. Alice Naughton celebrated her 105th birthday with a party held in the parish hall at her church, St. Matthew’s Catholic. Many lodge members were in attendance. – Reporter
Elizabeth Markell celebrated her birthday and won splitthe-pot at the August meeting of Louise Schuetze Lodge.
BELLVILLE – Bellville Lodge will meet Sept. 23. All members are encouraged to attend. The lodge met June 24 at the El Jimador Restaurant in Bellville. Members enjoyed an informative presentation by Austin County Sheriff Jack Brandes. Following the meal, a brief business meeting was conducted by President Marie Herridge. Emily Pfeffer reported a symAustin County Sheriff Jack Brandes gave a presentation at the June pathy card was sent to the fammeeting of Bellville Lodge. He is pictured with two of the lodge’s ily of Robert Engelholm and youngest members, Luke Schumann, left, and Ethan Schumann. the family of Milford Gross. – Reporter Celebrating recent birthdays from Bellville Lodge were, from left, Betty Herridge, Patsy Marek, Ora Dell Remmert and Laura Schumann.