Round Top-Carmine Class of 1950 Reunites

The RT-C class of 1950 met at the home of Cordell Levien in Round Top on May 25.

When the group graduated on May 29, 1950, there were eighteen girls and fourteen boys. They had worked very hard to get to this point in their lives, preparing to go out into the world to make the most of what they had learned in their years in school. It has been 74 years since graduation day at Round Top-Carmine High School.

There are still twelve students living in their homes. Two are in Assisted Living. The Class of 1950 has truly been blessed.

Another reunion has been planned for 2025, “if we are still here to enjoy each other’s company” as quoted by Loretta Leonhardt. The date will be announced later.

Flag Day Storytime 

Flag Day Storytime with Jane Press will be held on Friday, June 14 at the Carmine Museum & Visitor Center at 10 a.m. It is located at 248 E Sylvan St., Carmine, TX 78932.

Bring your picnic blanket. Light refreshments will be provided. Flag code booklets will be provided by the Smith-McMillan DAR Chapter.

Community Dance Night Come to a Community Dance Night on Friday, June 28 from 6:30-9 p.m. at the Carmine Dance Hall. Sound by Lathan will be playing all your dancehall favorites, alltime hits and jams of today. Families are welcomed and encouraged. There will be free admission.

It is brought to you by the Carmine Chamber of Commerce and Cedar Creek Schuetzen Verein (Carmine Hall Association).

Carmine VFD 

Carmine Volunteer Fire Department drill night is on June 13 at 7 p.m.

The Firemen’s Feast and Fundraiser will be held the third Sunday in July, which is on July 21 this year. Fried chicken plates will be served drive-thru only. A drawing will also be held.

If you plan a controlled burn, contact the Fayette County Sheriff’s office at (979) 968-5856 to give them your name, location of burn, and phone number. In Washington County, call the nonemergency number at (979) 277-7373.

Bingo for Seniors 

Bingo for Seniors (age 60 and older, plus guests) will be held this month on the third Sunday, June 16. The location is at the Ledbetter Community Center from 2-4 p.m. Cost is $5 per card, which covers 10 plus games and prizes. Chips, snacks and drinks are available for a freewill donation.

This is a nonprofit community event for entertainment. The next date is June 16.

Carmine Chamber of Commerce will sponsor Casino Night Magic! on Saturday, Aug. 10 at the Carmine Hall. It begins at 6 p.m.

There will be a professional magic show by R.Verotti. A chicken-fried-steak meal will be served by Gary.

Tables sponsorships are on sale now for $500. Call or text (512) 983-1115 or (979) 4511507 to reserve a table, which includes eight meals, beverages, wine, promotion at event, and playing chips. Individual tickets are $65 and include playing chips.

RT-C School News 

Round Top-Carmine ISD is on break for the summer. Administrative offices will be open May 28-Aug. 3 from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Thursday.

Offices will be closed for the Fourth of July holiday July 3-7.

MLLC News 

VBS continues through Thursday.

AA meets Saturday at 8:30 a.m.

Saturday worship with Holy Communion observing the Fourth Sunday of Pentecost is at 6 p.m.

Sunday School is Sunday at 9 a.m.

Sunday worship with Holy communion and the Vacation Bible School closing is at 10 a.m.

A Father’s Day reception follows worship.

Domino Party is Monday at 1 p.m. Everyone is welcome.

The Rev. David Tinker is the pastor.

Visitors’ Center 

The Carmine Chamber of Commerce Visitors’ Center at the restored Train Depot is open on the second Friday and Saturday of the month from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Recyling Trailer 

The recycling trailer is in Carmine on Thursdays from 1-4 p.m. at the Carmine Hall.

Accepted are clean No. 1 and No. 2 plastic bottles and jugs. Please separate them. Numbers 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 plastics are not accepted. They do not take plastic bags.

Also accepted are dry newspapers, telephone books, magazines, cardboard, paper, junk mail, all colors glass, steel food cans and aluminum cans. Attendants are available to help unload.

Meals on Wheels 

Senior Citizens Meals on Wheels with Combined Community Action meet every Wednesday at Martin Luther Lutheran Church Mission and Ministry Building located at 250 Augsburg Ave. in Carmine.

Come early to play dominoes and enjoy the camaraderie. Hours are 9-11:30 a.m.

Food usually arrives about 10 a.m. and must be picked up by 11:30 a.m. There are five meals in a box along with milk, dessert, and bread. Cost is a donation of $10, which makes it $2 per meal. It is for seniors age 60 and up.

To sign up, come by on any Wednesday morning to fill out the paperwork. For more information, contact Marilyn Wagner at (979) 2774134. Birthdays

Birthday wishes are extended to Tucker Jacob, Sedalia Ullrich and Douglas Ullrich, Sr.-June 11; Caroline Lange, Ronnie Siptak and Faith Stork-12; John Makowsky and Alvis Mueller-15; and Daniel Kieke and Mason Mikeska-17.

Have News? 

If you have news for the Carmine column, you may email me at w5ten@industryinet. com or call (979) 2783645, or send it to P.O. Box 95, Carmine, TX 78932.