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July 1, 1920 Lyne Family Reunion; More Than Seventy Members of this Family Gather in Thirteenth Reunion at Leaman Home-A more perfect day than last Thursday could not be desired for holding the Lynes family reunion, which was celebrated at the A. D. Leaman home in this city, being the 13th annual anniversary of this large family. Seventy two members were present, three different states being represented--New York, South Dakota, and Iowa, the largest delegation, of course, being from the latter state. The principle feature of the day's program was a sumptuous dinner, served under the shade trees on the lawn. Covers for 72 persons were laid around a 60-foot table, and as the Lynes family have an unexcelled reputation for being the best of cooks, the reader can imagine something of the dinner that was served. Immediately following this Photographer H. D. Jewett took a picture of the group which congregated upon the long piazza for this purpose. Later a program was rendered, several brief remarks being made, the speakers being Andrew Lunes of New York state, Ira Collins of Waterloo, W. W. Blasier of Jesup, James Lynes of Waverly, James Brodie of Waverly and Howard Roach of Plainfield and a recitation by Merrill Peterson of Ionia. The program was in charge of Mr. Reeves of Waverly. The president, Mrs. Mary Ham of Boston, Mass., a Lynes sister, was unable to be present, but she had sent a beautiful bouquet of cut flowers, which adorned the center of the dining table, and later each sister was given a rose to wear, as the absent sister had requested, and she in turn would also wear one on this day. Those present were: Andrew Lynes of New York; Mr. and Mrs. Hoivey, Mrs. Nick Thompson and son of South Dakota; Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Hartson, Mesdames Bertha Bromley and Herman M. Meyer, Charles City; Ray Farnsworth and family, New Hartford; Glenn Kepple and family, Ionia; James Lynes and family, James Brodie and family; Mr. and Mrs. Reeves, Waverly; Clarence Hastings and family, Horton; Messrs. and Mesdames David and Charles Farnsworth and A. E. Roach and family, Plainfield; Ira Collins and family, Mrs. May Bromley and daughter and granddaughter, Waterloo; W. W. Blasier and Roy, Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Scheu, Mrs. H. M. Peterson and daughter, Mrs. Frank Smith, and Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Leaman, Nashua. 7/15/1920 Fisher Family Reunion-More Than Eighty Members Celebrate Golden Wedding Anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Fisher-July 10, 1920 being the fiftieth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Fisher, it was chosen as the date on which to hold the annual reunion of the Fisher family and eighty two members of this family gathered at the fair grounds to help this worthy couple celebrate the unusual evernt. After an elaborate picnic dinner Grandma and Grandpa Fisher were each presented with a beautiful gold watch. The afternoon was spent playing ball, pitching horseshoes and running races. A short business meeting was held and new officers chosen for the coming year. Out of town members present were: Mr. and Mrs. DeWayne Fisher and two children, of Bassett; and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Fisher and grandson William Kendrick, of Waterloo. Altogether it was day well spent and one which will be long remembered with pleasure by those present and especially by Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Fisher, who were the guests of honor on this occasion. 8/26/1920 THOMAS FAMILY REUNION-Eighty-One Members of the Clan Met In Happy Reunion August 22, At Packard Picnic Grounds: The eleventh annual reunion of the Thomas family was held August 22, 1920, in the picnic grounds near Packard. The 1920 reunion made a record in the largest number being present in eleven years. The total number present being eighty-one. There were eleven present who had never before attended the Thomas reunion. The forenoon was spent in games, visiting and preparing the picnic dinner. About one o'clock the long, well laden table called everyone and another busy, happy hour soon passed. The afternoon soon flew and at four o'clock all again gathered around the table for ice cream and cake, after which the group was called to order, and a short business meeting held and plans made for the 1921 Thomas reunion. The sun sinking in the west told everyone that all good things must end, so leave takings began and the picnic grounds were soon deserted. Those present were: N. W. Thomas and wife, Enid, Okla., C. E. Thomas and wife, St. Paul, Minn., C. A. Thomas and wife and two children, Royal, Neb., Mrs. R. B. Harris and son, and E. W. Parker and wife, LaCrosse, Wis., Mrs. E. D. Eldridge, Clear Lake, Ia., Mrs. Ada Johnson, Council Bluffs, Ia., H. L. Stevens, wife and daughter, Albert Lea, Minn., S. Thomas, wife and son, L. P. Stevens and wife, J. A. Gibson wife and daughter, F. C. Knight and family, F. A. Freeman and family, all of Greene, Ia., Theodore Thomas and family of Clarksville, Frank Tracy and family of Osage, Ia., W. G. Robinson and family, E. E. Tracy and family, E. D. Hammonds and family, L. W. Warye and family, Guy C. Tracy and wife and Carlyle Thomas and wife, all of Nashua. 9/16/1920 Happy Family Reunion--On Friday, Sept. 3, a happy family reunion was held at the pleasant home of Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Fee of this place when about forty relatives gathered and spent a most enjoyable day. Elmer Briggs and family of Canby, Minn., and Edd Pratt and sisters Bessie and Helen of Cedar Rapids were guests from a distance. A fine dinner was served by the hostess after which the members of the party returned to the lawn and numerous photos were taken. It was a day of happiness and of pleasure and a social good time for all but the absent sister, Mrs. W. C. Lovejoy, of Lovejoy, Mont. Miller Family Reunion--There was a reunion of the Miller families at the Walter Miller home Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Urias Miller of Waverly, Ed Miller and wife of St. Ansgar, and George Miller of California, were present. |
Many Thanks To Volunteer Sheryl McClure