Neva Hydle MacMaster's Bio

• Her Birthplace:
  Born in Williston, North Dakota, on June 19, 1909

• Her Parents:
  Seward Magnus Hydle, originally from Ulvik, Hardanger Fjord, Norway (1874-1940)
      . son of Magnus Magnusson Hydle (1828-1903) and Synneva L. Osa  (1832-1918)
  Nellie Johnson Hydle of Petersburg, North Dakota (1883-1973)
      . daughter of U.S. Senator Martin Nelson Johnson (1850-1909)
        and Stella White Johnson (1858-1935)

• Her Siblings:
  Audrey Hydle Bourgeois, Portland, OR
  John Houghton Hydle, deceased 1938

Back Row: Neva, Audrey, John
Front Row: Seward, Nellie

Audrey, Nellie, and Neva

• Formal Education:
  Graduated from Williston High School at age 15, 1925
  Bachelor's of Education, University of North Dakota, 1929
  Also attended Columbia University and the University of Montana

• Career:
  Taught high school English and social studies
  Directed high school drama productions
  Taught at Ray, ND, Stockett-Sand Coulee, MT, and Antioch Township High School, IL
  Coached the girls' basketball team at Ray High School, Ray, ND

• Awards:
  Frequent Blue Ribbon prizewinner for her gladiolas and creative flower arrangements
  Golfer of the Week honored for her enthusiasm and longevity as an active golfer for 54 years.
  Published author of several essays, short stories and vignettes of life in the U.S.
  

• Marriage:
  Married to A.D. "Bud" MacMaster on June 29, 1935 in Williston, ND
      . son of Dugald Donald MacMaster (1871-1960)
        and Edith Tuson MacMaster (1883-1930)

• Children:
  Jean M. "Jamie" Quinlan of Kirkland, WA
  Bonnie M. Andersen of Napa, CA
  Mary "Heather" MacMaster of Puyallup, WA
  John Hydle MacMaster of Williston, ND
  

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THEN
Jamie, Bonnie, Heather, John

           NOW
Bud, Bonnie, Jamie, Heather, Neva, John

• Affiliations:
  Chi Omega Sorority
  The P.E.O. Sisterhood
  First Union (Congregational) Church of Williston
  Sons of Norway, Bjorne chapter
  Daughters of American Revolution (DAR) -- Patriot: Luke Keith (1748-1790)
  

• Hobbies and Interests:
  Traveling, dancing, reading, gardening, lifelong learning
  Golfing, playing bridge, creative writing, attending writers' workshops
  Studying North Dakota history, family genealogy