The Washington Post, Sunday, November 30, 1919 page 12 Weds Worchester Man Mr and Mrs Otto Ruppert have announced the marriage of their daughter, Louise, to Mr George Patrick Hughes, of Worchester, Mass, on Monday morning, November 24. The ceremony was in St Mary’s Church by the Rev John R Roth, assisted by the Revs. John Henry Shorry, of the Oblate of House in Brookland, and the Rev John Liljencrants, of the Catholic University. The bride, who was given in marriage by her father, wore a suit of dark blue duvetyn trimmed in Australian possum with a blue velvet hat trimmed with ostrich and wore a corsage bouquet of violets and gardenias. She was attended by her younger sister, Miss Elizabeth Ruppert, who was gowned in midnight blue taffeta draped in gold- embroidered georgette crepe, with hat to match and carried ophelia roses.
Mr John Hughes, brother of the bridegroom, was best man and the ushers were Mr Otto Ruppert, jr,. and Dr Maurice J Conley. The church was decorated in white chrysanthemums and palms. A reception fol - CONTINUED ON FOURTEENTH PAGE Page 14 lowed in the home of the bride’s parents, after which Mr and Mrs Hughes left for a trip through New England. They will make their home in Washington.
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Centenary Birthday remarks
by Unknown. Undated.
Louise R Hughes is a native Washingtonian, born early in the last decade of the last century, and has lived in Washington her entire life. Growing up in a first -generation, American family of German origin, Louise was the 3rd of 4 children. From an early age, Louise loved people and developed a keen sociability and outgoing personality. Even today, she maintains a busy social schedule – having cocktails and lunches and dinners with her many friends of all ages.
Louise attended Catholic girls’ school and public schools in Washington. She graduated from the Wilson Normal School in 1914, and from that time until her retirement from the Public School System of the District of Columbia 46 years later, she devoted her entire professional career to the education of small children. Louise, always a brilliant student herself, was fired with a desire to enrich her preparation for her chosen profession. After Normal School, Louise spent time at Harvard College; she received her A. B. degree from the Catholic University of America in 1938, and her M. A. degree from the same institution in 1942.
Based on her early demonstration of eminently superior ability as a teacher, Louise received many promotions and taught at many schools throughout the city. Among the schools where she taught were the Tyler School, the Adams School, the Force School, the new Adams School, and the H D Cooke School. During her professional career, she was widely known and respected for her sympathetic knowledge of children, and for her early support of extra-curricular activities for the enrichment of the lives of her many students. In 1941, Louise began serving as the acting administrative principal of the H D Cooke School, and in 1945 she was promoted to principal at the Eaton-Oyster Schools. When that unit was discontinued in 1951, she became principal of the Eaton – Hearst Schools unit. It was from this position that she retired in 1960.
A lady of great intellect, sterling character, Christian ideals and deep faith, and innate refinement and culture, Louise has always been interested in the welfare and betterment of those around her. She was a very early supporter of the local community library which she housed in her school. That library later became the Cleveland Park branch library enjoyed by tens of thousands of people a year. She was an early advocate of teaching illiterate adults how to read, and was always supportive in the professional betterment and progression of her fellow teachers and educators. Through most of her career, she had many student teachers under her supervision.
In 1919, after they met on a blind date arranged by her older brother, Louise married a young attorney, George Patrick Hughes. George was a hearty Irishman with an intellect to match Louise’s and a great sense of humor. Louise and George enjoyed a wonderful marriage filled with love and great mutual respect. Both loved to travel, and through the years, they made many trips around the United States and to foreign lands. Judging from photos of the two of them, we can see that George and Louise cut a sophisticated swath wherever they went. Just after their 30th wedding anniversary in 1949, George passed away suddenly while on a golfing trip to Florida. At the time of his death, George was Associate General Counsel of the Veteran’s Administration. Louise turned to her many children at her schools, and for the next 10 years worked even more tirelessly on school and community projects.
After her retirement in 1960 Louise began taking even more and more longer trips around the world. In addition, she devoted much time to the Welfare Department with volunteer work with young children. Louse has always enjoyed having guests to her home, and still maintains a busy and interesting schedule. Amount the many friends she has kept in touch with through the years are: Edna Feddeman Anderson, Aileen Athison, Francis Probey Berard, Henrietta Lutes, Ester Scott, Katherine Scrivener, Eleanor McAuliffe, Lil Gridley, Doris Pilkinhorn, Ruth Adams and others. In typical energetic fashion, Louise continued to drive until she broke her hip in a fall in November 1988. As always, Louise’s beautiful Connecticut Avenue apartment is open to her many friends and relatives, and her generous and gracious hospitality and loving heart are as plentiful and giving as they have always been. As she approaches her centenary birthday, Louise remains a loving and dear friend to all of us fortunate enough to have had her life touch our own.
1945 Principal Louise Hughes, John Eaton Elementary School
from the Centennial Celebration brochure online
Principal Louise Hughes
http://www.artforactivists.com/files/Other%20files/JE%20Booklet%20final.pdf
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Louise Ruppert Hughes, 100, a former elementary school teacher who retired in 1960 as principal of the Eaton-Hearst Elementary schools, died of pneumonia March 9, 1994 at Georgetown University Hospital. A lifelong resident of Washington, Mrs. Hughes was a graduate of Central High School and Wilson Normal School, Now part of the University of the District of Columbia. She attended Harvard University and received master's and doctoral degrees in education from Catholic University. She taught for 31 years at D.C. elementary schools that included Tyler, Adams, Force and Cooke. She became principal of Eaton-Oyster Elementary in 1945 and of Eaton-Hearst, now the Phoebe Hearst Early Chilhood Demonstration Center in 1951. Mrs. Hughes was honored in 1992 by D.C. Mayor Sharon Pratt Kelly for her work with children. Mrs. Hughes did volunteer work for the Department of Health and Human Services and was a member of the Catholic University Alumni Club, the Retired Principals Luncheon Group, the Washington Golf and Country Club and St. Thomas Apostle Catholic Church in Washington. Her husband, George Patrick Hughes, died in 1949. There are no immediate survivors.
Mr John Hughes, brother of the bridegroom, was best man and the ushers were Mr Otto Ruppert, jr,. and Dr Maurice J Conley. The church was decorated in white chrysanthemums and palms. A reception fol - CONTINUED ON FOURTEENTH PAGE Page 14 lowed in the home of the bride’s parents, after which Mr and Mrs Hughes left for a trip through New England. They will make their home in Washington.
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Centenary Birthday remarks
by Unknown. Undated.
Louise R Hughes is a native Washingtonian, born early in the last decade of the last century, and has lived in Washington her entire life. Growing up in a first -generation, American family of German origin, Louise was the 3rd of 4 children. From an early age, Louise loved people and developed a keen sociability and outgoing personality. Even today, she maintains a busy social schedule – having cocktails and lunches and dinners with her many friends of all ages.
Louise attended Catholic girls’ school and public schools in Washington. She graduated from the Wilson Normal School in 1914, and from that time until her retirement from the Public School System of the District of Columbia 46 years later, she devoted her entire professional career to the education of small children. Louise, always a brilliant student herself, was fired with a desire to enrich her preparation for her chosen profession. After Normal School, Louise spent time at Harvard College; she received her A. B. degree from the Catholic University of America in 1938, and her M. A. degree from the same institution in 1942.
Based on her early demonstration of eminently superior ability as a teacher, Louise received many promotions and taught at many schools throughout the city. Among the schools where she taught were the Tyler School, the Adams School, the Force School, the new Adams School, and the H D Cooke School. During her professional career, she was widely known and respected for her sympathetic knowledge of children, and for her early support of extra-curricular activities for the enrichment of the lives of her many students. In 1941, Louise began serving as the acting administrative principal of the H D Cooke School, and in 1945 she was promoted to principal at the Eaton-Oyster Schools. When that unit was discontinued in 1951, she became principal of the Eaton – Hearst Schools unit. It was from this position that she retired in 1960.
A lady of great intellect, sterling character, Christian ideals and deep faith, and innate refinement and culture, Louise has always been interested in the welfare and betterment of those around her. She was a very early supporter of the local community library which she housed in her school. That library later became the Cleveland Park branch library enjoyed by tens of thousands of people a year. She was an early advocate of teaching illiterate adults how to read, and was always supportive in the professional betterment and progression of her fellow teachers and educators. Through most of her career, she had many student teachers under her supervision.
In 1919, after they met on a blind date arranged by her older brother, Louise married a young attorney, George Patrick Hughes. George was a hearty Irishman with an intellect to match Louise’s and a great sense of humor. Louise and George enjoyed a wonderful marriage filled with love and great mutual respect. Both loved to travel, and through the years, they made many trips around the United States and to foreign lands. Judging from photos of the two of them, we can see that George and Louise cut a sophisticated swath wherever they went. Just after their 30th wedding anniversary in 1949, George passed away suddenly while on a golfing trip to Florida. At the time of his death, George was Associate General Counsel of the Veteran’s Administration. Louise turned to her many children at her schools, and for the next 10 years worked even more tirelessly on school and community projects.
After her retirement in 1960 Louise began taking even more and more longer trips around the world. In addition, she devoted much time to the Welfare Department with volunteer work with young children. Louse has always enjoyed having guests to her home, and still maintains a busy and interesting schedule. Amount the many friends she has kept in touch with through the years are: Edna Feddeman Anderson, Aileen Athison, Francis Probey Berard, Henrietta Lutes, Ester Scott, Katherine Scrivener, Eleanor McAuliffe, Lil Gridley, Doris Pilkinhorn, Ruth Adams and others. In typical energetic fashion, Louise continued to drive until she broke her hip in a fall in November 1988. As always, Louise’s beautiful Connecticut Avenue apartment is open to her many friends and relatives, and her generous and gracious hospitality and loving heart are as plentiful and giving as they have always been. As she approaches her centenary birthday, Louise remains a loving and dear friend to all of us fortunate enough to have had her life touch our own.
1945 Principal Louise Hughes, John Eaton Elementary School
from the Centennial Celebration brochure online
Principal Louise Hughes
http://www.artforactivists.com/files/Other%20files/JE%20Booklet%20final.pdf
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Louise Ruppert Hughes, 100, a former elementary school teacher who retired in 1960 as principal of the Eaton-Hearst Elementary schools, died of pneumonia March 9, 1994 at Georgetown University Hospital. A lifelong resident of Washington, Mrs. Hughes was a graduate of Central High School and Wilson Normal School, Now part of the University of the District of Columbia. She attended Harvard University and received master's and doctoral degrees in education from Catholic University. She taught for 31 years at D.C. elementary schools that included Tyler, Adams, Force and Cooke. She became principal of Eaton-Oyster Elementary in 1945 and of Eaton-Hearst, now the Phoebe Hearst Early Chilhood Demonstration Center in 1951. Mrs. Hughes was honored in 1992 by D.C. Mayor Sharon Pratt Kelly for her work with children. Mrs. Hughes did volunteer work for the Department of Health and Human Services and was a member of the Catholic University Alumni Club, the Retired Principals Luncheon Group, the Washington Golf and Country Club and St. Thomas Apostle Catholic Church in Washington. Her husband, George Patrick Hughes, died in 1949. There are no immediate survivors.
The Washington Post, Sunday, November 30, 1919 page 12 Weds Worchester Man Mr and Mrs Otto Ruppert have announced the marriage of their daughter, Louise, to Mr George Patrick Hughes, of Worchester, Mass, on Monday morning, November 24. The ceremony was in St Mary’s Church by the Rev John R Roth, assisted by the Revs. John Henry Shorry, of the Oblate of House in Brookland, and the Rev John Liljencrants, of the Catholic University. The bride, who was given in marriage by her father, wore a suit of dark blue duvetyn trimmed in Australian possum with a blue velvet hat trimmed with ostrich and wore a corsage bouquet of violets and gardenias. She was attended by her younger sister, Miss Elizabeth Ruppert, who was gowned in midnight blue taffeta draped in gold- embroidered georgette crepe, with hat to match and carried ophelia roses.
Mr John Hughes, brother of the bridegroom, was best man and the ushers were Mr Otto Ruppert, jr,. and Dr Maurice J Conley. The church was decorated in white chrysanthemums and palms. A reception fol - CONTINUED ON FOURTEENTH PAGE Page 14 lowed in the home of the bride’s parents, after which Mr and Mrs Hughes left for a trip through New England. They will make their home in Washington.
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Centenary Birthday remarks
by Unknown. Undated.
Louise R Hughes is a native Washingtonian, born early in the last decade of the last century, and has lived in Washington her entire life. Growing up in a first -generation, American family of German origin, Louise was the 3rd of 4 children. From an early age, Louise loved people and developed a keen sociability and outgoing personality. Even today, she maintains a busy social schedule – having cocktails and lunches and dinners with her many friends of all ages.
Louise attended Catholic girls’ school and public schools in Washington. She graduated from the Wilson Normal School in 1914, and from that time until her retirement from the Public School System of the District of Columbia 46 years later, she devoted her entire professional career to the education of small children. Louise, always a brilliant student herself, was fired with a desire to enrich her preparation for her chosen profession. After Normal School, Louise spent time at Harvard College; she received her A. B. degree from the Catholic University of America in 1938, and her M. A. degree from the same institution in 1942.
Based on her early demonstration of eminently superior ability as a teacher, Louise received many promotions and taught at many schools throughout the city. Among the schools where she taught were the Tyler School, the Adams School, the Force School, the new Adams School, and the H D Cooke School. During her professional career, she was widely known and respected for her sympathetic knowledge of children, and for her early support of extra-curricular activities for the enrichment of the lives of her many students. In 1941, Louise began serving as the acting administrative principal of the H D Cooke School, and in 1945 she was promoted to principal at the Eaton-Oyster Schools. When that unit was discontinued in 1951, she became principal of the Eaton – Hearst Schools unit. It was from this position that she retired in 1960.
A lady of great intellect, sterling character, Christian ideals and deep faith, and innate refinement and culture, Louise has always been interested in the welfare and betterment of those around her. She was a very early supporter of the local community library which she housed in her school. That library later became the Cleveland Park branch library enjoyed by tens of thousands of people a year. She was an early advocate of teaching illiterate adults how to read, and was always supportive in the professional betterment and progression of her fellow teachers and educators. Through most of her career, she had many student teachers under her supervision.
In 1919, after they met on a blind date arranged by her older brother, Louise married a young attorney, George Patrick Hughes. George was a hearty Irishman with an intellect to match Louise’s and a great sense of humor. Louise and George enjoyed a wonderful marriage filled with love and great mutual respect. Both loved to travel, and through the years, they made many trips around the United States and to foreign lands. Judging from photos of the two of them, we can see that George and Louise cut a sophisticated swath wherever they went. Just after their 30th wedding anniversary in 1949, George passed away suddenly while on a golfing trip to Florida. At the time of his death, George was Associate General Counsel of the Veteran’s Administration. Louise turned to her many children at her schools, and for the next 10 years worked even more tirelessly on school and community projects.
After her retirement in 1960 Louise began taking even more and more longer trips around the world. In addition, she devoted much time to the Welfare Department with volunteer work with young children. Louse has always enjoyed having guests to her home, and still maintains a busy and interesting schedule. Amount the many friends she has kept in touch with through the years are: Edna Feddeman Anderson, Aileen Athison, Francis Probey Berard, Henrietta Lutes, Ester Scott, Katherine Scrivener, Eleanor McAuliffe, Lil Gridley, Doris Pilkinhorn, Ruth Adams and others. In typical energetic fashion, Louise continued to drive until she broke her hip in a fall in November 1988. As always, Louise’s beautiful Connecticut Avenue apartment is open to her many friends and relatives, and her generous and gracious hospitality and loving heart are as plentiful and giving as they have always been. As she approaches her centenary birthday, Louise remains a loving and dear friend to all of us fortunate enough to have had her life touch our own.
1945 Principal Louise Hughes, John Eaton Elementary School
from the Centennial Celebration brochure online
Principal Louise Hughes
http://www.artforactivists.com/files/Other%20files/JE%20Booklet%20final.pdf
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Louise Ruppert Hughes, 100, a former elementary school teacher who retired in 1960 as principal of the Eaton-Hearst Elementary schools, died of pneumonia March 9, 1994 at Georgetown University Hospital. A lifelong resident of Washington, Mrs. Hughes was a graduate of Central High School and Wilson Normal School, Now part of the University of the District of Columbia. She attended Harvard University and received master's and doctoral degrees in education from Catholic University. She taught for 31 years at D.C. elementary schools that included Tyler, Adams, Force and Cooke. She became principal of Eaton-Oyster Elementary in 1945 and of Eaton-Hearst, now the Phoebe Hearst Early Chilhood Demonstration Center in 1951. Mrs. Hughes was honored in 1992 by D.C. Mayor Sharon Pratt Kelly for her work with children. Mrs. Hughes did volunteer work for the Department of Health and Human Services and was a member of the Catholic University Alumni Club, the Retired Principals Luncheon Group, the Washington Golf and Country Club and St. Thomas Apostle Catholic Church in Washington. Her husband, George Patrick Hughes, died in 1949. There are no immediate survivors.
Mr John Hughes, brother of the bridegroom, was best man and the ushers were Mr Otto Ruppert, jr,. and Dr Maurice J Conley. The church was decorated in white chrysanthemums and palms. A reception fol - CONTINUED ON FOURTEENTH PAGE Page 14 lowed in the home of the bride’s parents, after which Mr and Mrs Hughes left for a trip through New England. They will make their home in Washington.
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Centenary Birthday remarks
by Unknown. Undated.
Louise R Hughes is a native Washingtonian, born early in the last decade of the last century, and has lived in Washington her entire life. Growing up in a first -generation, American family of German origin, Louise was the 3rd of 4 children. From an early age, Louise loved people and developed a keen sociability and outgoing personality. Even today, she maintains a busy social schedule – having cocktails and lunches and dinners with her many friends of all ages.
Louise attended Catholic girls’ school and public schools in Washington. She graduated from the Wilson Normal School in 1914, and from that time until her retirement from the Public School System of the District of Columbia 46 years later, she devoted her entire professional career to the education of small children. Louise, always a brilliant student herself, was fired with a desire to enrich her preparation for her chosen profession. After Normal School, Louise spent time at Harvard College; she received her A. B. degree from the Catholic University of America in 1938, and her M. A. degree from the same institution in 1942.
Based on her early demonstration of eminently superior ability as a teacher, Louise received many promotions and taught at many schools throughout the city. Among the schools where she taught were the Tyler School, the Adams School, the Force School, the new Adams School, and the H D Cooke School. During her professional career, she was widely known and respected for her sympathetic knowledge of children, and for her early support of extra-curricular activities for the enrichment of the lives of her many students. In 1941, Louise began serving as the acting administrative principal of the H D Cooke School, and in 1945 she was promoted to principal at the Eaton-Oyster Schools. When that unit was discontinued in 1951, she became principal of the Eaton – Hearst Schools unit. It was from this position that she retired in 1960.
A lady of great intellect, sterling character, Christian ideals and deep faith, and innate refinement and culture, Louise has always been interested in the welfare and betterment of those around her. She was a very early supporter of the local community library which she housed in her school. That library later became the Cleveland Park branch library enjoyed by tens of thousands of people a year. She was an early advocate of teaching illiterate adults how to read, and was always supportive in the professional betterment and progression of her fellow teachers and educators. Through most of her career, she had many student teachers under her supervision.
In 1919, after they met on a blind date arranged by her older brother, Louise married a young attorney, George Patrick Hughes. George was a hearty Irishman with an intellect to match Louise’s and a great sense of humor. Louise and George enjoyed a wonderful marriage filled with love and great mutual respect. Both loved to travel, and through the years, they made many trips around the United States and to foreign lands. Judging from photos of the two of them, we can see that George and Louise cut a sophisticated swath wherever they went. Just after their 30th wedding anniversary in 1949, George passed away suddenly while on a golfing trip to Florida. At the time of his death, George was Associate General Counsel of the Veteran’s Administration. Louise turned to her many children at her schools, and for the next 10 years worked even more tirelessly on school and community projects.
After her retirement in 1960 Louise began taking even more and more longer trips around the world. In addition, she devoted much time to the Welfare Department with volunteer work with young children. Louse has always enjoyed having guests to her home, and still maintains a busy and interesting schedule. Amount the many friends she has kept in touch with through the years are: Edna Feddeman Anderson, Aileen Athison, Francis Probey Berard, Henrietta Lutes, Ester Scott, Katherine Scrivener, Eleanor McAuliffe, Lil Gridley, Doris Pilkinhorn, Ruth Adams and others. In typical energetic fashion, Louise continued to drive until she broke her hip in a fall in November 1988. As always, Louise’s beautiful Connecticut Avenue apartment is open to her many friends and relatives, and her generous and gracious hospitality and loving heart are as plentiful and giving as they have always been. As she approaches her centenary birthday, Louise remains a loving and dear friend to all of us fortunate enough to have had her life touch our own.
1945 Principal Louise Hughes, John Eaton Elementary School
from the Centennial Celebration brochure online
Principal Louise Hughes
http://www.artforactivists.com/files/Other%20files/JE%20Booklet%20final.pdf
------
Louise Ruppert Hughes, 100, a former elementary school teacher who retired in 1960 as principal of the Eaton-Hearst Elementary schools, died of pneumonia March 9, 1994 at Georgetown University Hospital. A lifelong resident of Washington, Mrs. Hughes was a graduate of Central High School and Wilson Normal School, Now part of the University of the District of Columbia. She attended Harvard University and received master's and doctoral degrees in education from Catholic University. She taught for 31 years at D.C. elementary schools that included Tyler, Adams, Force and Cooke. She became principal of Eaton-Oyster Elementary in 1945 and of Eaton-Hearst, now the Phoebe Hearst Early Chilhood Demonstration Center in 1951. Mrs. Hughes was honored in 1992 by D.C. Mayor Sharon Pratt Kelly for her work with children. Mrs. Hughes did volunteer work for the Department of Health and Human Services and was a member of the Catholic University Alumni Club, the Retired Principals Luncheon Group, the Washington Golf and Country Club and St. Thomas Apostle Catholic Church in Washington. Her husband, George Patrick Hughes, died in 1949. There are no immediate survivors.
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