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Wayland News, 8-22-1906
Tucker Reunion: A reunion of the Tuckers was held at the W. M. Tuckers of Eureka Thursday, August 16th, in honor of Mr. and Mrs. F. P. Shank of Red Oak, Iowa and Ellen Nichols of California. Mrs. Shanks and Mrs. Nichols being sisters of the Tuckers. All of the sisters and brothers, nine in all, were present except one sister, Mrs. Manual Mckame, who lives in Gravity. Those present numbered sixty-three, namely: William Nicholson, E. M. Benson, H. Weaver, A.M. Tucker, George Benson, J. L. Tucker, F.P. Shank, W. L. Tucker, W. M. Tucker, B. F. Tucker, C. A. Nicholson, F. J. Mckune, F.M. Mckune, H.R. Neff, Chas. Tucker, John Tucker and families and Mrs. E. Nichols, Jim and Tom Tucker. All took well filled baskets and dinner was spread on the lawn and such an enjoyable meal will not be forgotten soon among the friends. The crowd was entertained with music, both vocal and instrumental, and also by the phonograph. All enjoyed the day very much and went to their homes feeling that the day had been well spent. Jim Tucker sold a few cherries at auction just to keep limbered up as an auctioneer. He is just starting in that business and he seems to be a good one. He also sang some comic songs. Submitted by A.M.W. May 2004
Wayland News, 10-8-1906 Goldsmith Reunion Christ Goldsmith from Ohio being here, a family reunion was held at Jake Goldsmith’s Tuesday. There were present Jake, John, Ben, and Christ Goldsmith, Mrs. Christ Wenger, Mrs. Nancy Roth, Lydia Goldsmith, Mrs. S. Gerig, Mrs. Fannie Gingerich from Johnson County. Joe Goldsmith who lives at Hamilton, Ohio could not be present. The Goldsmith family has a remarkable record for longevity. There were 12 children in the family, 10 of whom are still living, the oldest of them being 82 and the youngest, 60 years old. The first death in the family was the daughter, Kate, who died at the age of 60 years. A son, Pete, died at the age of 70 years. The father, Joseph Goldsmith, lived to the ripe age of 80 years and the mother was 92 at the time of her death. They both died here. Christ Goldsmith now lives in Ohio and he and his wife came to Burlington for the funeral of their grandson, a son of Edgar Wyckoff, of that city. Mrs. Goldsmith remained at Burlington while he came on up here to see his brothers and sisters. Submitted by A.M.W. May 2004
Wayland News, 9-30-1908 Klopfenstein Reunion There are few gatherings that are more interesting than a family reunion or a family picnic. It was something of this sort that the gathering in the beautiful grove west of Ike Allen’s house on Thursday was called. The picnic was gotten up in honor or Mr. and Mrs. Henry Klopfenstein of Tacoma, Washington, who stopped off here to visit his mother in Washington and their many friends here on their way home from a three month visit in Germany and Switzerland. The gathering in itself was interesting, as Mrs. Klolpfenstein from Washington could rejoice with her sons and daughters who had come from far and near. There was Dan who has been dividing his time for a number of years between Germany and the Argentine Republic in the interests of the International Harvesting Company, and Chris, who had come from Sonora, Mexico, to pay a visit to the home folks, and Henry, as mentioned before, with the rest of her children living nearer home. With these had gathered many cousins and relatives living in this community. There were the Schantzs and the Conrads and the Eichers and the different families that are linked to these through marriage. Both Mr. and Mrs. H. Klopfenstein had made their home in the Noble community formerly and there were a number of their friends present who were not directly related to them but who had known them well, as well as a number who had enjoyed their hospitality on a visit to Tacoma some time. There were over a hundred present and among these were 22 first cousins of Mr. and Mrs. Klopfenstein and as it generally happens, some could not attend. An uncle and 15 first cousins who are living in the community could not see their way clear to attend this gathering. They kept coming in until noon and then some real interesting preparations were seen to be in progress for the ladies were emptying well filled baskets and spreading a table under the shade trees. If you are tempted to think that this was not an important part of the program, ask Jake Eicher and Jess Davis about it. There are others than could tell just as well but these for example. If there is such a thing as republican hard times, no one thought of it during the noonday meal. The afternoon was spent in a social way, renewing acquaintances, talking of former experiences, and being pleasant in general. Ed Klopfenstein took a picture of the whole crowd which ought to turn out real good, too, as there was splendid material for a good picture present. Incidentally, he also made a few snap shot pictures for his scrap boo, we should have said, his family albums, or something of that kind. These should be laughingly attractive to those interested. The time sped rapidly and soon the company scattered once more to go to their homes and Ike Allen opened the gate again and let his hogs have full possession of the grove, of which they had been robbed for a day, and the grove showed nothing to tell the tale outside of a few scattered chicken bones and the remains of numerous watermelon, but in the minds and hearts of those present, this will linger as one of the happy events of life and they will continue to thank the ones who had thought of getting it up. Submitted by A.M.W. May 2004
Salem Weekly News – September 24, 1914 Last
Sunday the Masden clan assembled at the Algeron Masden home in Jackson township
for an old-time reunion. This fine old farm belonged to his father William
Masden, who came from Center County, Pennsylvania with his wife and family
consisting of six sons and two daughters, in the spring of 1847, and moved onto
this place July 5 of the same year. Of this family, three of the sons and one
daughter are still living; two brothers being present, the other, William,
living in Seattle, Washington, is in his 93rd year, but despite his
great age is in quite good health. Algeron,
the youngest son, has resided on the old homestead nearly all his life, as he
was but a boy about six years old when his parents settled here. He has added
many acres to the place since it came into his possession. Since the death of
his wife a few years ago, his son, A. H. and wife and their son, George Algernon
the third, live with him and together they welcomed those who were fortunate
enough to be present. Joseph
Masden and wife who have been here visiting the past month went to North County,
Kansas, 35 years ago. They know all the hardships of western life but now are in
prosperous circumstances and together are enjoying life, resting from their
active duties of farm life, having moved to their home town Lenora, Kansas, to
spend their remaining days. Joseph
Masden was a member of the 1st Iowa Cavalry, serving through the
Civil War. His old Army canteen had been carefully preserved by his aged mother
during her life, then by his brother, and was shown to those present and will
now be taken to his children and kept as a precious relic of the Civil War by
his children and grandchildren. A sumptuous dinner was served on the shady lawn, after which a pleasant social time followed until the beautiful September day began to draw to a close, when goodbyes were said. Submitted
by A.M.W. Aug 2004
THE WAYLAND NEWS The Miller family held their first reunion Sunday, August 21, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Miller near Olds. It was an ideal day for such an event, and one hundred and twenty two relatives were present to enjoy the affair. At the noon hour a bountiful picnic dinner was served cafeteria style. Besides those living in the vicinity of Olds and Wayland, Mr. Kesselring of Keokuk, Mr. and Mrs. Yoder and family of Wellman, Mr. and Mrs. Sater and family of Bonaparte, and Mr. and Mrs. Gray and families of Kalona were present. Everyone voted Mr. and Mrs. Miller as royal host and hostess and expressed a wish that this reunion might be made an annual affair. Submitted by A.M.W. Aug 2005
Wayland News – August 16, 1923
GOLDSMITH
REUNION
The
Goldsmiths and the connection and descendants of that well known family held a
reunion and basket dinner in Allen’s Grove here Saturday. The company numbered
159, but there would have been more than 200 if all could have been present. The
reunion was held in honor of Mrs. Lou (Goldsmith) Nafziger of Kansas, who has
been enjoying a visit of several weeks with relatives here. The weather was
ideal for the occasion and the happy meeting of those who had been separated for
many years, reminiscences of the past, the bountiful dinner, the good cheer,
made up the incidents of the day long to be remembered. Those
present from a distance were Henry Gingerich, John Gingerich, Joe Gingerich,
Will Gingerich, Eli Hochstettler and Mr. Brenneman and their families of
Wellman, Iowa, Edgar Wycoff and wife of Burlington, Mrs. Lou Nafziger of Parson,
Kansas, L. G. Wenger of Mt. Pleasant, Dan Wenger of Winfield, and Misses Lizzie
and Ella Goldsmith of Trenton. This
gathering represent the Goldsmith, Wenger, Gingerich, Gerig, and Roth families.
Of twelve of the original Goldsmith family, only three remain. They are Jacob
Goldsmith and Mrs. Nancy Roth, 83 year old twins, and Mrs. Sebastin Gerig of
Wayland. Joseph Goldsmith came from Butler County Ohio in 1870, locating in Lee County, near Donnelson. About ten years later the family moved to Henry County, locating on a farm just south of Trenton. Joseph Goldsmith was the first Amish Mennonite preacher to locate west of the Mississippi River and through his influence and leadership, and active work of his son-in-law, Sebastin Gerig, the church was firmly established throughout the west. The descendants of this excellent family comprise a large percent of our immediate population. They are fine people, honorable, thrifty, and well to do, and we are glad to claim them one and all without question, as our neighbors and friends. Submitted by A.M.W. Apr 2004
(Mount Pleasant News, May 31, 1925, page 1) FAMILY REUNION AT FRED HALL HOME SUNDAY Pleasant Occasion In Honor Of Mrs. Keturah Hall-Tucker Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hall entertained a company of forty relatives for dinner Sunday at their home on North Lincoln street in honor of Mrs. Keturah Hall-Tucker of Glendale, California. In the dining room, which was all in Delft blue, with blue and white draperies, the table was set with all the good things one could possibly think of and the dinner was served cafeteria. The menu was: After doing justice to this bountiful dinner, the company spent the afternoon visiting together, and listening to music. Those present were: Mrs. Keturah Hall-Tucker of Glendale, California, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lyons and two children of Fairfield, Mrs. Mae B. Batchelder of Boise, Idaho, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Ford, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Leon, Miss Margaret Leon all of Bloomfield, Mr. and Mrs. Ware Taylor and daughter Mollie of Hillsboro, Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Hall, Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Lyons, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Lyons, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph K. Crane and their two daughters, Mr. Frank Pyle, Mr. and Mrs. Warren Hall and their three daughters, Mrs. Harriett M. Burton, Mrs. Elmer F. Leach, Miss Grace Kitch, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hall, Misses Helen, Louise, Edna, and Betty Hall and Messrs. Clark, Joe and Dick Hall. Submitter's Notes: This is the Hall Family Reunion: Keturah Hall-Tucker is Fred Hall’s younger sister. Apparently, her husband, Clem Tucker, stayed in California. J. L. Hall is James Lyons Hall, Fred Hall’s older brother (by 16 years). He married Nellie Leach. Warren Hall and Mrs. Ware Taylor (Ruth A. Hall) are their children. Warren Hall and wife Verna (Vernie) Westfall Hall brought their 3 daughters, Mary Jane (9), Virginia (7) and Carolyn (5). Mollie (Mary Jean) Taylor would be 3 years old. J. B. Lyons is James Beatty Lyons, Fred Hall’s uncle, the only surviving sibling of Fred Hall’s late mother, Mary Elizabeth Lyons. His wife is the former Julia Roberts. Paul Lyons and Frank Lyons are their sons. Paul Lyons married Belle Jenkins Andrews. Frank and Lois Slaughter Lyons’ two children are James Frederick, age 8, and Marjorie Ruth, age 2. Mrs. Ralph K Crane is Grace Pyle Crane. She is the daughter of Samuel Pyle and Sarah Jane (Jennie) Lyons. Jennie Lyons was J. B. Lyons sister, so Grace Pyle is Fred Hall’s 1st cousin. Their children are Mary Virginia (17) and Ruth K. Crane (13). Joe Ford is Fred Hall’s 2nd cousin. (It’s complicated, but Fred Hall’s father’s mother was a Ford.) He and wife Alice Jones Ford came with their daughter, Mrs. Harvey Leon (Lena Ford) and their adopted daughter, Margaret, who biologically is their niece. Apparently Elmer Leach was a no-show, but his second wife, Harriett M. Burton Leach, and her two daughters from a previous marriage, Harriett C. Burton and Mae Burton Batchelder were there. Elmer Leach’s first wife was Aletha Mae (Allie) Hall, Fred Hall’s sister, who died in 1900. (In case you missed it, brother and sister Elmer & Nellie Leach married sister and brother Aletha & James L. Hall, respectively.) ~Submitted by James Clark, Aug 2012
July
15, 1926 – Wayland News PICNIC
DINNER IN HONOR OF MR. AND MRS. JOE RICH
On
Sunday July 11, 1926, a family gathering was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs.
John W. Graber west of Trenton in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Rich of West Point,
Nebraska and Mrs. Lillian Marshall of Riverside, California. About 50 relatives
and friends gathered in at noon with well filled baskets and enjoyed a sumptuous
picnic dinner. A very enjoyable time was spent by all present. Those
present to enjoy the gathering were Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Davis, Irene and James,
Miss Cora Davis, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Larson, Harold, Barbara, Jean, and Ruth
Marilyn, Mr. and Mrs. Loretzo Hestor and Emma Lou, Mr. and Mrs. Philip Kasousky
and Richard all of near Fairfield; Mr. and Mrs. Joe Rich of West Point,
Nebraska, Mrs. Lillian Marshall of Riverside, California, Mr. and Mrs. Ross
Raines, Max and Ralph; Mr. and Mrs. Chris Egli, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Graber, Kenneth
and Ruth, Mrs. Leah Roth, Emma Graber, Mary Graber, Mr. and Mrs. Louie Zihlman,
Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Graber, Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Klopfenstein, Maxine and Mildred,
Mr. and Mrs. Jake Roth, Leola and Raymon, Grace, Gladys, Glen and Donald Graber
and Mr. and Mrs. John Graber and Lester all of near Trenton. In the afternoon, Mr. and Mrs. Allen Wenger and children and Mr. and Mrs. Sam Wenger and Mr. Pete Christner also called at the home to visit with Mr. and Mrs. Rich and Mrs. Marshall. Submitted
by A.M.W. Apr 2004
Wayland News - August 26, 1926 RICHENBERGER’S PICNIC Last Sunday a jolly crowd gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Richenberger south of Wayland and enjoyed a very pleasant day. Each family brought a big basket of eatables and the picnic dinner was one of the main events of the day. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. K. Richenberger, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Richenberger and two children, Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Eicher, Mr. and Mrs. John Eicher, Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Kauffman and Mrs. Essley of Wayland, Mr. and Mrs. C. HY. Rich and family of near Salem, Joe Richenberger and wife of Mt. Pleasant, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Richenberger of near Mt. Pleasant. Submitted by A.M.W. Aug 2005
Mt. Pleasant Daily News, Tuesday, August 2, 1927, Page 1
T. E. WHITE CLAN HOLDS REUNION AT GARRETSON HOME
All Present Were Descendants Of Mrs. T. E. White Who Attended Gathering
Memories of pioneer days, when Salem was settled by the broad rimmed, honest
Quaker, were recalled Sunday in the reunion of the Salem White family held at
the country home of Mr. and Mrs. S. D. Garretson of Jackson township.
Mrs. Garretson is the second daughter of the late T. E. White.
Mrs. T. E. White, mother of twelve and grandmother of forty-six, was present
at the gathering. Every person present was her descendent by birth or
marriage. Mr. White will be remembered by Mt. Pleasant and Henry county
people as an influential citizen, for six years a member of the board of
supervisors and for twelve years a member of the board of trustees of Old
Whittier college, Quaker school at Salem.
Eleven of the twelve children are married and ten of these live in Henry and
neighboring counties. With the exception of Mrs. John Mills of
Winnebago, Minnesota, all the descendents were present.
The marriage of Mr. White and Mrs. White, then Rebecca Frazer, almost a half
century ago, united two Quaker Pioneer families and families which curiously
enough had followed the same general course throughout three centuries.
Both the Whites and the Frazers were English and charter members of William
Penn's Quaker colony in Pennsylvania. Both within the same decade felt
the urge for the west and settled in Indiana. At about the same period
both families were attracted to North Carolina, which was then a southern
Quaker settlement. Both found the distaste of slavery stronger than
economic benefits and removed to the then pioneer settlement of Salem,
attracted there by the Quakers, many of whom had come from the South.
Settling within a half dozen miles of each other they became prosperous and
influential citizens, many removing to other regions and other states, but the
majority remaining in Henry and Lee counties. All have remained in the
Quaker church and are members of the organization at Salem and at Cedar Creek.
A feature of the afternoon was the announcement of the marriage of Miss Wilma
Garretson, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Garretson, to Craig Wilmeth of
Salem, which occurred March 26th.
Sunday was the twenty first wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Garretson.
Those present Sunday were: Mrs. T. E. White of Salem, Mr. and Mrs. E. C.
Dillavou and family of Salem, Mr. and Mrs. S. D. Garretson and family of
Salem, Mr. and Mrs. Fred White and family of Salem, Mr. and Mrs. Max Spray and
family of Hillsboro, Mr. and Mrs. Roy White of Salem, Dr. and Mrs. George
White and family of Riverside, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph White and family of Salem,
Mr. and Mrs. Marion King and family of Salem, Mr. and Mrs. Orville Morrison
and daughter of Salem, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hale of Hillsboro and Mr. and Mrs.
Craig Wilmeth of Salem.
Submitted by P.R.W., May 2006
Lockridge Times; Lockridge, Jefferson Co, IA; August 9, 1928: BARTON REUNION Submitted by Cathy, Mar 2006
Wayland
News Thurs. August 20, 1931 Seventh Annual Miller Reunion Held at Kalona 231
Registered Representatives of the Family In Attendance
The
seventh annual reunion of the Yost D. Miller family was held at the Joseph C.
Miller home 3 ½ miles east of Kalona, Saturday August 15.
231 registered representatives of the family were in attendance from the
states of Oklahoma, Kansas, Michigan, Wisconsin, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, and
Iowa. The
oldest person present was Mrs. Benjamin Hostettler of Kalona who is in her 87th
year. The second oldest was Mrs. Susan Miller, 82 years. She is the mother of
Amasa and Allen Miller of near Wayland. The youngest one present was Calvin
Frederick Leichty, the seven week old son of Mr. and Ms. Henry Leichty of near
Noble. The
1932 reunion is to be held at or near Wayland, Iowa. There are at present over
700 descendants of the family. Two are living of the second generation and six
of the ______ (illegible) generation. The
following officers were elected for 1932: Submitted
by A.M.W. Apr 2004
Wayland News – September 17, 1931 First
Rich Reunion Held Sunday
The
first annual Rich reunion was held Sunday September 13th at Allen’s
Park in Wayland at which 175 relatives were present to enjoy the day. The main
feature of the day was the cafeteria dinner at the noon hour. The afternoon was
spent visiting by the older members of the family while the youngsters enjoyed
the playground equipment at the park. It
was planned to meet again next year at the park here when officers will be
elected to carry on the business of the reunion for the following year. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Riley, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Riley, John Griffin, Ben Neff and family, Ezra Christner and family, Lester Hill and family, Floyd Lane and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Davis, C.H. Rich and family, C. E. Farrier and family, John Hill and family, David Schantz and family, Levi Miller and family, Anna Campbell and family, Philip Alter and family, Jake Christner and family, David Rich and family, I. V. Farrier and family, John Alter and family, John R. Kauffman and wife, Glen Heitmeier and wife, Ray Rich and family, Barbara Mulkin, Nick Christner and family, Mrs. Raymond Richard and son, Leslie Buck and family, Wade Sinn and family, Mrs. Peter Rich and family, Ethel Jacobs, Joe Rich, Archie Farrier and wife, Edd Schantz and family, Jake Christner and family, Philip Rich and family, Warren Allen and family, Forest Rich and family, Allen Rich and family, Nick Rich and family, Jacob Schlatter and wife, Earl Rich and wife, Dorothy Lute, P. L. Eicher and wife, A.S. Farmer and wife, Jake Rich and wife, Ralph Ward and family, Menno Nafziger and family, and Mrs. Delilah Ross. Submitted
by A.M.W. Apr 2004
September
17, 1931 – Wayland News Leeper
Reunion at Wayland Sunday
The
reunion of the Leeper family was held in Wayland park Sunday September 6th.
A cafeteria dinner was served at noon to the following: Mr. Harve Leeper of
Brighton; Mrs. Mary Jarrard, Mr. and Mrs. Joel Zingg, Mr. and Mrs. F. G. Hixson,
Ward and Virginia, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Good, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Roth and Bobby,.
Millard Schlatter all of Wayland; Mr. and Mrs. Paul Mast, Pauline and Joe Henry
of Crawfordsville; Mr. and Mrs. Wade Huffman of Noble; Mr. and Mrs. Edward
Rausch of Olds; Ina and Irene Rausch; Mr. and Mrs. Griff Marshall of Winfield,;
Mr. and Mrs. Carl Winter, Robert and Raymond of Kansas City, Mo.,; Mr. and Mrs.
Al Lyons, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Schafer and Katherine, Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Linn and
Dorothy and Wilma Fay, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Snider, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lyons,
Marjory and Donna Jean, Miss Helen Schafer, Mr. and Mrs. Dale Lyons and Thelma
and Betty, and Mr. and Mrs. Sam VanSyoc all of Fairfield. The
affair was in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Winters and family of Kansas City,
Missouri.
Submitted
by A.M.W. Apr 2004
Mt. Pleasant News - August 29, 1932 MCCLARAN REUNION HELD AT SHEFFIELD The annual McClaran reunion was held Sunday in Sheffield, Illinois which is half-way station for relatives from her and for those coming out from Chicago, Aurora, and suburbs. Fifty-nine relatives were present. Those who went from here were Mr. and Mrs. Claude Taft and Rose, Mr. and Mrs. Pearl McClaran, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Johnston, Mr. Will McClaran, Mrs. John Chandler and Robert, Miss Ellen Taft, Mr. Donald Taft, Mr. and Mrs. George Kitch and Edward, Earl, James, Richard, and Pauline, Mrs. Kate Thompson, Mr. and Mrs. Melven Hixson, Mr. Clarence Smith and Emma Jane, Katherine, Louise, Paul, and Wendell James, Don and Billie Myers of Elmhurst who were visiting her, and Mr. and Mrs. Walter Smith of Donnellson. Mr. Bill Barr of this city, Mr. Darrell Rook of Salem, and Mr. Ralph Eckley of Ollie, Iowa were visitors.
Submitted
by A.M.W. Aug 2005
Wayland News - September 8, 1932 MEEKER REUNION AT SAUNDERS GROVE The Meeker reunion was held at Saunders Grove in Mt. Pleasant last Sunday afternoon with about 25 families present. Those present were: Winfield: Will Meeker and family, Ralph Johnson and family, Theodore Johnson and family, Bert Meeker and family; Olds: Clarence Gillespey and family; Noble: Mrs. John Gillespey, Cora, and Everett; Mt. Pleasant: Mr. and Mrs. George Meeker, Mr. and Mrs. Same Meeker, Mrs. George Gillespey, L. A. Jerrel and family, Mr. and Mrs. Lester Meeker, Elmer Allender and family; West Burlington: Mr. and Mrs. Pearl Meeker; Argyle: Alonzo Gillespey and family, Nels Meeker, Espey Gillespey and family; Washington: Ralph Williams and family; Crawfordsville: Lloyd Moothart and family; Twin Falls, Idaho: Mrs. John Woods; Wayland: Jake Christner and family, Amos Good and family, Conrad Hanze and family, Mr. and Mrs. John Schroll and Mrs. Emma Bain.
Submitted
by A.M.W. Aug 2005
Mt. Pleasant News – January 3, 1945 HAPPY GATHERING AT
KRACAW HOME
One of the happiest
Christmas parties of the season was the Kracaw family dinner on Christmas night.
After a bounteous dinner and singing of Christmas carols, the presents were
distributed from the tree. The occasion was
especially happy because Aviation Cadet Donald Kracaw was present after a 16
month absence. He is stationed at Harlingen, Texas. Others present were Mr. and
Mrs. Neil Kracaw, Richard and Margie, Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Duttweiler and John,
Mr. and Mrs. Everette Kracaw, Judy and Mike, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Higby, Rosalie,
Wayne, Myron, and Sheila Rae. One daughter, Hazel,
and family could not be present; also one grandson, Pvt. Robert Higby stationed
at Paris Island, South Carolina. Submitted by A.M.W. Nov 2006 Mt. Pleasant
News – January 5, 1945 FAMILY GATHERING FOR
SGT. HEDLUND
Sgt. E. Claire
Hedlund, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hedlund, arrived home on a 30-day furlough
from three years of active service in New Guinea and Australia. To celebrate
this happy occasion, a New Year’s dinner was helt at the Hedlund home, Monday
noon. Those attending were: Mr. and Mrs. Ed Gottschalg, Mrs. Charles Eppers, Mrs. Elmer Tonkinson and Jack, Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Bergstron, Margie and Ted; Milo Claire, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hedlund, the host and hostess, Miss Barbara Hedlund and the honored guest, Claire Hedlun. At Holley was unable to attend. Submitted
by A.M.W. Nov
2006
Mt. Pleasant News; July 7, 1945 HARMISON REUNION AT WATSON HOME
Mt. Pleasant News; August 7, 1945 LAWRENCE REUNION IN SAUNDERS PARK The sixth annual meeting of the Lawrence reunion was held at the log cabin at Saunders park on Sunday. Those who were present to enjoy the occasion were Mrs. Ed Barton, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Leveling and family, all of Salem, Mrs. Helen Becker, Mr. and Mrs. Victor Johnson and Joan, Billy Asher, Mrs. Harry Green, Mary Jo Apple, Mrs. Vivian McVey and two sons, Mr. and Mrs. Mark Lawrence, Vicky and Janet Lawrence, Mr. and Mrs. Rex Lamm, Mrs. Ida Allender, all of Mt. Pleasant, Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Yeager and Robert of Batavia, and Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Olson and children of Fairfield. Submitted by C.J.L., Apr. 2006
Mt. Pleasant News; September 5, 1945 ANNUAL CHURCH REUNION IS HELD The annual Church
reunion was held at McMillan park in Mt. Pleasant on Sept. 2. There were
thirty-three present to enjoy the day.
Mt. Pleasant News; September 5, 1945 WELLS REUNION HELD SUNDAY
Mt. Pleasant News, SATURDAY, MAR. 9, 1946 Around Town and Countryside February 24th was Gala Day for Fred and Nellie Clark Hall, for all the children and grandchildren were home, the first time since before World War II - It was a week end of great family spirit and pleasure – there was no need for other entertainment, with reminiscence of former years and all chattering, bringing each family to date with the others – lots of good fun and sincere rejoicing at being together. - - - Sunday they enjoyed a turkey dinner with all the trimmings – and two huge decorated birthday cakes, one for Louise and one for Dick. Jim Hall, Fred’s brother, was a special guest for the dinner.
The Hall children are a third generation to attend Iowa Wesleyan College – the girls are Alpha Xi Deltas and the boys are Phi Delta Thetas – all graduated from MPHS and all from IWC except Betty who transferred to Iowa State Teachers’ College for her last two years and Dick who left college to enter the service. Some twenty-seven years ago Fred and Nellie Hall moved from their farm in the Hickory Grove community to the large rambling brick house with spacious lawn and stately trees on North Lincoln street – The place had been Fred’s boyhood home though, during intervening years, it was the home of the Arnold family - - Hospitality and comfort with a warm welcome to their friends and relatives, and their children’s friends are unfailing rules of their home. The Hatfield family and Betty and Dick are making their home with the Halls until later on when each family expects to build near the parental home. ~Submitted by James Clark, Sep 2012
Mt. Pleasant News; Jan. 3, 1947
Mt. Pleasant News; May 29, 1948 FORMER STUDENTS ENJOY REUNION
Mt. Pleasant News; June 3, 1948
Mount Pleasant Weekly News, 27 June 1948 Reunion Includes 5 Vets, Brothers. Submitted by C.J.L., Apr. 2004
"The Mt. Pleasant News", July 2, 1948: FRAZER DESCENDANTS MEET FOR REUNION The
descendants of Henry and Mary (Otwell) Frazer met at Cedar Creek church for the
18th annual reunion Sunday, June 27. A short program by the children was enjoyed
by all.
Mt. Pleasant News, July 30, 1948 GREEN REUNION HELD SUNDAY The annual Green
reunion was held Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Millard Green. It had been
planned to be held in Saunders park but because of rain the location was
changed. Submitted by C.J.L., Apr. 2006
Mt. Pleasant News, August 3, 1948 LAWRENCE REUNION AT McMILLAN PARK The annual picnic of
the Lawrence family was held Sunday, August 1, at McMillan park. Submitted by C.J.L., Apr. 2006
Mt. Pleasant News, August 3, 1948 KIRKPATRICK REUNION HELD Winfield - The second
Kirkpatrick reunion of descendants of Andrew J. Kirkpatrick and Mollie and Susan
Bishop Kirkpatrick was held at the Winfield park on Sunday, August 2, 1948.
"The Mt. Pleasant News", Tuesday, August 10, 1948: SATER REUNION HELD SUNDAY Submitted by C.J.L., Apr. 2005
"The Mt. Pleasant News", Tuesday, August 20, 1948: BARTON REUNION AT McMILLAN PARK
"The Mt. Pleasant News", Saturday, August 21, 1948: ALTER REUNION AT LOCAL PARK A reunion of the
relatives of the late Henry Alter was held Sunday, August 15, at the park in Mt.
Pleasant, with fifty-three present. Submitted by C.J.L., Apr. 2005
"The Mt. Pleasant News",
Tuesday, August 24, 1948: CRANE REUNION HELD SUNDAY. Submitted by C.J.L., Apr. 2005
Mt. Pleasant News – January 5, 1949 COOPERATIVE DINNER AT BAIN HOME
A cooperative dinner
was held at the Willis Bain home on New Year’s day, with turkey and all the
trimmings in evidence. At eleven o’clock all went to the photographic studio
where a family portrait was taken of the mother, sisters, and brothers, it being
a Bain reunion. At noon a picture
was taken of the heavy laden table. In the afternoon the adults enjoyed cards
and monopoly, while the children attended the matinee show. Later in the day all
went to the Clarence Smith home on Park Avenue and spent the evening. They were
served ice cream, cake, coffee, and hot chocolate. Present to enjoy the
occasions were : Mr. and Mrs. Rex Abbot, Jane Ann and Larry of Des Moines; Mr.
and Mrs. Donald Shipman and Vicky Kay of Salter; Mr. and Mrs. Roscoe Bain,
Francis, and Ronald of Wayland; Mr. and Mrs. Chester Bain, Jerry and Chester of
Winfield; Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Foster and Gary of West Point; Mr. and Mrs. Paul
Bain and Pamela; Mr. and Mrs. Harold Humphrey and Richey; Mr. and Mrs. Andy
Reyes all of Ft. Madison; Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Ford, Richard and Charlotte; Mr.
and Mrs. Willis Bain, Connie, Janet, Joan, and Judy; and Mr. and Mrs. Clarence
Smith, all of Mt. Pleasant. Mr. and Mrs. Rex
Abbott and family spent New Year’s night at the Clifford Foster home at West
Point, while Mr. and Mrs. Donald Shipman and daughter were overnight guests at
the Andy Reyes home at Ft. Madison, returning Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Andy
Reves and spending the day at the Clarence Smith home. Submitted
8/24/06 by A.M.W. Mt. Pleasant
News – January 6, 1949 REUNION IS HELD AT THORNBURG HOME
Lowell – The
annual New Years reunion was held at the Alpha Thornburg home January 2nd.
Those present were Mr. Lee Pickle and son, Jimmie and daughters Karen and Mary;
Mr. and Mrs. George Martin and daughters Rosalie and Jamee, Mr. and Mrs. Joe
Pickle, Jack Pickle, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Fester, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd E.
Thornburg and sons Edward and Duane, Mr. and Mrs. Laverne Thornburg and
daughter, Roseanna of Danville; Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Thornburg, Cathy and Martha
and Mrs. Mae Watton of Burlington; Mr. and Mrs. Dale Thornburg and Carol of
Fairfield; Mr. and Mrs. Harold Thornburg, Mr. and Mrs. Burton Thornburg and
Marilyn, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Thornburg and son, Dayton of Lowell and the
hostess, Mrs. Alpha Thornburg. Submitted
8/24/06 by A.M.W.
Mt. Pleasant News - June 28, 1949 LEDGER REUNION HELD AT LEICHTY HOME
The Ledger reunion was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Max Leichty, near
Wayland, Ia., Sunday. Those present were - the Leonard Kessel family, Au Vin
Reynolds and family, and the Harold Kessel family, all of Ollie, Ia. Submitted by C.J.L., Apr. 2006
Mt. Pleasant News - August 15, 1949 LAWRENCE RELATIVES HOLD REUNION
Nearly forty descendants of George and Helen Frazer Lawrence met in
reunion Sunday, Aug 7, at McMillan park. Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence married in
Scotland, coming to America in 1851. After a brief stay in the East, they
immigrated to Iowa and lived the typical life of pioneers settling in Center
township where they spent the remainder of their years. Submitted by C.J.L., Apr. 2006
Mt. Pleasant News - May 4, 1950 MUD
NEARLY SPOILS FIRST REUNION IN THIRTY-TWO YEARS
Mr.
and Mrs. William Sempf of southwest of Trenton were happily surprised recently
when Mr. Sempf’s twin sisters, Mrs. Amelia Reese of Kirksville, Missouri and
Ida Jackson of Edina, Missouri, along with two nephews, Joe Stribbling of Gibbs,
Missouri and Emmett Carmean of Ft. Madison, came for a short visit. Mr. Sempf
had not seen his sisters in 32 years. Because of the mud, they were unable to drive the last three-fourths of a mile and were about to write a note and leave it in the mail box and go back without seeing the Sempfs because the sisters were not able to walk the distance. A neighbor, Russell Ross, came along with his car, one suitable for the mud road, and took them to the Sempf home. Submitted by A.M.W. Apr 2006
Mt.
Pleasant News – May 26, 1950 FAMILY REUNION AT STONEHOUSE HOME
A
family reunion was held Sunday at the Albert Stonehouse home with the following
present: Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd McCarty and family, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Stonehouse
and family of Argyle, Mr. and Mrs. Leo Smith and Judy of Cedar Rapids, Mr. and
Mrs. Herbert Stonehouse and James and Sandra of Winfield, Mr. and Mrs. Richard
Hoskins and family of Bettendorff, Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Cox and Susan and Bobby,
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Horn of Keosauqua, Mr. and Mrs. John Mason, Connie and Karen
of Washington, and Irvan Jerrel of Mt. Pleasant. A cooperative dinner was held and the afternoon was spent visiting.
Submitted
by A.M.W. Apr
2006
Mt. Pleasant News – June 15, 1950 VAN
DORIN FAMILIES ATTEND REUNION
More
than 70 members of the Van Dorin families held their annual reunion Sunday, June
11, at McMillan park in Mt. Pleasant. A basket dinner and program were much
enjoyed followed by a social hour. Mrs.
Mae Johnson, president, presented Rev. Harold Resche of Burlington who brought
devotions, stressing the value of things of the spirit. He also delighted the
guests with a solo, “Old Fashioned Home”. Mrs. Erling Jensen of Des Moines
read an interesting item concerning the first Van Dorin reunion. The item was
written by Lew Van Dorin for a California newspaper. Mrs. Helen Virden gave a
brief history of Oakland Mills calling to mind many familiar memories to the Van
Dorin families, and two original poems, “Grandmother’s Legacy” and
“River Road. Mrs.
Newt Van Dorn gave a thumbnail sketch of the Jasper and Mary Jane branch of the
Van Dorin family. She recalled many interesting instances when a ford was the
only means of crossing Big Cedar. Mary
Taft, historian, reviewed the genealogical the “David Curt” family. Mrs.
Taft, with the help of Mrs. Jensen and the Johnsons had traced the entire branch
of this family to the fifth generation. Also much has been done on the research
of other branches of the family and will be presented at the annual meeting next
year. Many members present gave interesting incidents relative to the Van Dorin
history. The
following officers were re-elected: President, Mae Johnson; Vice-President, Rose
Jensen; Secretary, Helen Virden; Historian, Mary Taft. The
next reunion will be the second Sunday in June, 1951 at the McMillan Park in Mt.
Pleasant. The
following members were in attendance: Mr. and Mrs. Sylvan Van Dorin and family,
Mrs. Flora Jones, Mr. and Mrs. Leo Van Dorin and family, Mr. and Mrs. Bert
McKern, A.T. Van Dorin all of Moravia; Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Yergus, Mr. and Mrs.
Jess Stoops of Bloomfield; Mr. and Mrs. William Van Dorin, Albia; Clyde McKern,
Moulton; Louis Van Dorin, Perry Mendenhall, Mary Van Dorin of Salem; Mr. and
Mrs. Averies, Jennie Elmore of Hillsboro; Mr. and Mrs. Harold Resche and family,
Mr. and Mrs. Ira Elmore and son, Mr. and Mrs. Arlo Elmore and family, Mr. and
Mrs. Jack Blythe and family of Burlington; Mr. and Mrs. Erling Jensen and Mary,
John Yorgus, Charles Beery, and Mary Taft of
Des Moines; Mrs. Susan Craig, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Curl, Mr. and Mrs. Ed
Van Dorin, Mr. and Mrs Willard Van Dorin and family, Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Messer
and family, Mr. and Mrs. Ross White, Mrs. Joe Virden and Curtis, Mae Johnson,
Mrs. Alice Whaley, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Telford, Van Blythe; Mrs. Larry Howe, Mt.
Pleasant; Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Molander and Susan, Winfield; Mrs. John Steen and
daughter, Mr. and Mrs Ilff Cluster, Texas. Submitted by A.M.W. Apr 2006
Mt. Pleasant News – June 20, 1950 WICK
REUNION HELD SUNDAY
The
annual reunion of the descendants of John A. and Clara H. Wick was held Sunday,
June 18 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Roy H. Wick of near Mt. Union. Thirty-eight
were present for the cooperative dinner including all eight of the children,
their husbands and wives, as well as a number of the grandchildren and
great-grandchildren. Those attending were: Mr. and Mrs. Albert Wick, Ralph Wick Mt .Union; Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wick, Ann and Tommy, St. Cloud, Minnesota; Mr. and Mrs. Dwight Dave, Mr. and Mrs. John Davey, Mt. Union; Mr. and Mrs. Pearl Enke, Yarmouth; Mr. and Mrs. William Wick, Mt. Union; Mr. and Mrs. Don Wick, Morning Sun; Mr. and Mrs. Otto Hobbie, Mt. Union; Miss Waunita Hobbie, Mt. Pleasant; Mr. and Mrs. Roy Wick, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Wick and Karen, Mt. Union; Mr. and Mrs. Guy Redfearn, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Wiley and Carolyn, New London; Mr. and Mrs. John Wick and Beverly, Mt. Union; Mrs. Thomas Lane, Covington, Kentucky; Mr. and Mrs. Lester Uffelman, Larry and Rita, Galesburg, Illinois.
Submitted
by A.M.W. Apr
2006
"The Mt. Pleasant News",
Wednesday, June 28, 1950, Page 2: Submitted by P.R.W. - "Mr. & Mrs. Roy White" are my husband's grandparents.
Mt. Pleasant News; August 5, 1950 CARNAHAN REUNION HELD SUNDAY The 5th
annual reunion of the Carnahan family was held Sunday, August 13, at McMillan
park, Mt. Pleasant, with 19 in attendance.
Mount Pleasant News; June 13, 1951 VAN DORIN REUNION HELD AT LOCAL PARK More than 100 members
of the Van Dorin families met for their annual reunion June 10th at McMillan
Park, Mt. Pleasant. Submitted by C.J.L., Apr 2006, GGG Grandaughter of Eleanor Van Dorin Smith
Mount Pleasant Weekly News, 9 July 1952 Ledger Reunion in Saunders Park The Ledger reunion
was held in the log cabin in Saunders Park, Sunday, July 6th. Submitted by C.J.L., Apr. 2004, First Cousin Twice Removed to Leonard and Elsie Ledger Kessel. Mount Pleasant Weekly News, 9 July 1952 Barton Reunion at McMillan Park For many years the
Barton reunion has been held the first Sunday in July and Sunday, July 6 this
year 44 attended the reunion at McMillan park where it has been held for the
past five years. Submitted by C.J.L., Apr. 2004, Great Grand-Niece of Carrie Crane Barton, second husband of William Henry Barton.
Mount Pleasant Weekly News, Thursday 18 September 1952 Allender Reunion at McMillan Park The fifth annual
Allender reunion was held at McMillan park Sunday, Sept. 14. Sixty-five
relatives and friends were present.
Wayland News - August 19, 1953 SCHANTZ REUNION The descendants of the late Christian and Barbara Rich Schantz held their first reunion at the Wayland West Park on Monday evening with 65 members present. After a bounteous picnic supper, a short business meeting was held with Wilbur Schantz presiding. It was decided to make this an annual affair. At the election of officers, John Roth of Mt. Pleasant was elected chairman for 1954 and Mrs. Noah Wyse, Secretary. Mrs. Paul Liechty and Mrs. Daniel Leichty were chosen as program committee. Present were: Mrs. James Milliken and children of Fort Wayne, Indiana; Mrs. Katie Conrad, Mr. and Mrs. John Roth, Jerry Roth, Mrs. Jacob Boshart, Mr. and Mrs. Edd Wyse, Mr. and Mrs. Lee Swartzendruber and family, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Wyse, Mr. and Mrs. Mahlon Wyse and family, Mr. and Mrs. Noah Wyse and family all of Mt. Pleasant; Mr. and Mrs. Ben Schantz, Mrs. Marjorie Boshart and Lois Ann of Washington; Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Schantz and Leonard, Mr. and Mrs. Dale Johnston and daughters of Crawfordsville; Mrs. Robert Krabill and Elmer, Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Liechty and Lonnie, Mr. and Mrs. William Conrad and family, Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Wyse and family, Mr. and Mrs. Claude Goldsmith and David, Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Magdefrau and Sandra, and Mr. and Mrs. Paul Leichty and Helen all of Wayland. Submitted by A.M.W. Aug 2005
Mt. Pleasant News – July 12, 1955 King
Reunion Held Sunday
The
annual King reunion was held Sunday, July 10th at the home of Mr. and
Mrs. Robert King on Maple Leaf Drive in Mt. Pleasant. The very delicious dinner
was served on the shaded lawn. The afternoon was spent in playing games and
visiting. Those attending were: Mr.
and Mrs. Morton Dodds and Randy of Yarmouth, Mr. and Mrs. James R. Quick and
James Williamson of Austin, Texas, guests of the Dodds; Mr. and Mrs. Willard
Randall, Karen and Linda Sue of Donnellson; Mrs. Donna Gabeline and Terry of
Yarmouth; Mr. and Mrs. Ewing Dodds of Yarmouth; Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Orn of
Moline, Illinois; Miss Loree Shellman of Lockridge; Mr. and Mrs. I. F. King,
Wayne, Richard, and Raymond, Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Simmons and Dennis, Mr. and Mrs.
Alanson Elgar, Allen and Mary Alice, Mr. and
Mrs. Robert Dennis all of Mt. Pleasant, and the hosts, Mr. and Mrs.
Robert King. There were several who were unable to attend.
Submitted
by A.M.W. Apr 2006
Mt. Pleasant News – August 17, 1955 SCOTT
REUNION HELD AT PARK
The
descendants of James D. and Rebecca Ann Galligher Scott gathered at McMillan
Park Sunday, August 14, for their annual reunion. All enjoyed the picnic dinner
and being together again. They decided to change the date of the reunion for
next year to the third Sunday of August instead of the second, and to meet at
the same place, McMillan Park. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Young, Galesburg, Illinois; Mrs. Eric McBride, Batavia; Mrs. Wilma Wagoner, Jimmie and Ellen, Ottumwa; Mr. and Mrs. F. B. Alexander, Wever; Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Berry, Burlington; B. J. Berry, Ft. Madison; Minnie Berry, Mt. Pleasant; Mrs. Marie Millers, Keith and friend, Salem; Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Kenney, their son, Larry, and three grandsons, Mt. Pleasant; Mr. and Mrs. Guy Litton, Salem; and Mr. and Mrs. Darrel Kinney and baby daughter, Mt. Pleasant.
Submitted
by A.M.W. Apr 2006 Mt. Pleasant News – September 19, 1955 LEDGER REUNION AT SAUNDERS PARK The Ledger reunion was held at the Log Cabin in Saunders park, Sunday the 18th of September. Those present: Mr. and Mrs. James Watts, Keota; Mr and Mrs. Albert Boese, Wayland; Mr. and Mrs. Pete Lauber and Cecil, Winfield; Mrs. Darrell Rich and family, Ed Ledger and family, Ernie Ledger, Brighton; Mrs. Raymond Kessel, Sr., East Pleasant Plain; Mr. and Mrs. Ardell Hahn and family, Pleasant Plain; Mr. and Mrs. Herman Kurtz, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Kessel, Jr., and family, Wm. J. Ledger, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Ledger, Joey and Michael, Fairfield, Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Kessel and family, Howard Kessel, Sherry and Brent Reynolds, Ollie, Marilyn McClure, Janice Kelly, Richland; Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Ledger and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Wilfrid Vittetoe, Mr. and Mrs. Lester Ledger and daughter, Washington; Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Kurtz and Lawrence, Packwood; Mr. and Mrs. Glen Dunlavy and Jim, Mr. and Mrs. Max Liechty and Joe and Jerry, Edith Ledger, Mt. Pleasant. Submitted by C.J.L., Apr. 2006, First Cousin Twice Removed to Leonard and Elsie Ledger Kessel.
Wayland News - June 6, 1963 SCHLARBAUM REUNION HELD AT MCMILLAN PARK The Schlarbaum reunion was held Sunday, June 2, at the east Shelter house at McMillan park. Those present for the basket dinner were Mr. and Mrs. Russell Lucas, Connie and Randy of Sperry; Mr. and Mrs. Emery Schlarbaum, George, Mary, Shirley, Frances, and Harley and Mr. Art Schlarbaum and Jan of Bloomfield; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Buck, David, Danny, Tommy, Phyllis, and Kevin of Danville, Mr. and Mrs. Everett Schadt, Harlan, and Danny and Ralph Schadt of Fairfield, Mrs. Ruth Countryman of Birmingham; Mr. and Mrs. Lehr Nedrow, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Braun of Nichols, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond A. Johnson, Linda Nedrow and Dennis Bestco of Douds, Mr. and Mrs. Archie Bunk of Revere, Mo.; Mrs. Bessie M. Miller and Mr. and Mrs. Frank A, Conner of Mt. Pleasant. Mrs. Vera Woodruff was a caller in the afternoon. Submitted by A.M.W. Aug 2005
Winfield Beacon/Wayland News June
20, 2002 Gerig
Reunion
The
annual Gerig Reunion was held June 8, 2002 at the Bethel Mennonite Church
Fellowship Hall. The Anna Wyse Family hosted the event for the 35 in attendance. Attending
were Milburn Gerig, Carly and Marcus Unruh, Jean Roth, Dorothy Boes, Joe and
Miriam Gowey, Heather Blosser, Dean and Doris Meyer and Robert Meyer, all of
Wayland; Mary Cross, Tona and Suzann Lee, and George and Firginia VanWyngarden
all of Des Moines; Beth Gerig and Hannah of Tiskilwa, Illinois; Lester and
Shirley Reschly of Columbia, Missouri; Verena Jacobs of Swisher; Betty Roth,
Washington; Robert and Elaine Boshart, Kalona; Arnold and LuAnn Ludwig,
Sandwich, Illinois; Norman and Marily Leichty, Mt. Pleasant; Holly Blosser-Yoder,
Jacob, Nicholas, and Suzanna, Wellman; and Laura Draper, Anna and Ben, Taylor,
Michigan. Submitted by A.M.W. Mar 2006
ELEVENTH The eleventh annual reunion of the Tomlinson Tribe was held in this city on
Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. George L. Tomlinson as the hosts. More than 100
persons, all connections of the Tomlinson family attended the reunion which was
held at the Iowa Weslyan college gymnasium. Relatives from a distance began to
arrive on Friday and on Saturday all the guests motored to Keokuk where Mr. Fred
Garretson of Upon their return to
On Sunday, all
gathered early at the college gymnasium where comfortable chairs were provided
and large tables had been arranged to take care of the bountiful picnic dinner
which was served at the noon hour following grace which was pronounced by Mrs.
Sam Tomlinson of Plymouth, Indiana. Huge bouquets of gladiolas decorated each
table and an elegant meal was served. After the dinner was cleared away, the following excellent program was presented with George L. Tomlinson, president of the Tribe presiding: Welcome – George
L. Tomlinson Brass Quartet –
William Evans, Marshall Huston, Ben Galer, Ralph L. Tomlinson Reminiscences –
Mrs. Winona Evans Reeves of Keokuk Coronet Duet – Ben Galer, Ralph L. Tomlinson Submitted by A.M.W. Mar 2009
1932 250 ATTEND CONRAD
Many From Distance Attend Event at Allen’s Grove Thursday
The Conrad reunion held here Thursday was attended by more than 250 people. The day was ideal and the picnic dinner in Allen’s grove at noon was most heartily enjoyed. Games of kittenball, baseball, and horseshoe pitching were enjoyed by the men. Visiting was the pastime for the women and the children enjoyed the playground equipment at the park. The following program under the chairmanship of Irvin Boshart was given at 1:30 P.M. Music – Wayland
band Song – All Reading of Minutes
– Eudora Roth Talk – John
Spiedel of Short talk – Noah
Eicher, Winfied Treasurer’s report Collection Talk – Mrs. Dan
Klopfenstein – Mt. Pleasant Closing song. The reunion will be
held at the same place next year. The following officers were appointed for next
year: President – Aaron
Leichty Vice President –
Jacob Graber Recording Secretary
– Inez Schlatter Corresponding
Secretary – Gertrude Rinner Treasurer – David
Graber Those from out of
town for the reunion included Mr. and Mrs. Noah Eicher of Winfield; Mr. and Mrs.
Dan Klopfenstein, Mrs. White, Marion and Margaret of Mt. Pleasant; Evelyn
Gingerich, Kalona; Mrs. Edna Wittrig, Orlin Wittrig, Mr. and Mrs. Lester Krabill
and children and Sarah Conrad of Washington; Mrs. Amanda Patratz and children,
Mr. and Mrs. Lester Wagner of near Washington; Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Goff, Mr.
and Mrs. Edwin Rich and son, Washington; Cloyce Nelson of Maqrshalltown; Mr. and
Mrs. Jas. Marshall, Lorna, Doris, George, Philip, Inez, and Lucille of Winfield;
Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Adams, Darlene and Marilyn of Mt. Pleasant; Mr. and Mrs.
Gilbert Marshall and son of Morning Sun; Mrs. Michael Miller and Lucille of
Olds; Mr. and Mrs. Hugo Ostberg of Waterloo. Submitted by A.M.W. Mar 2009
2000 Winfield Beacon – Wayland News MIDSUMMER CELEBRATION HONORS ANDERSON FAMILY Midsummer, the popular Swedish holiday celebrating the arrival of summer will be held Thursday, June 15, on the grounds of the Parish Hall in Swedesburg. The 7 P.M. event begins with a march by the evening’s honored heritage family and the raising of the “maistong”, or maypole, which stands at the center of the festivities for the evening. This year’s program features the music of Burlington’s South Hill Brass in addition to the traditional Swedish folk dancing around the Maypole and ice cream social. The Peter L. Anderson family is the heritage family to be honored this year. Over 50 members of the family from across the U.S. and Canada are expected to participate in the celebration. Local family members who still reside in the Swedesburg area include Louise Tolander Unkrich, William Tolander, Tom Erickson, and several of ther children and grandchildren. Peter L. Anderson, his wife Bengta, and three daughters emigrated from Sweden in 1867 and arrived in Swedesburg in the winter of 1868. Louise Unkrich reports that her grandmother, Nilla Anderson, told her she was five years old when the family walked across the frozen Mississippi River to cross from Illinois to Iowa in their trek to Swedesburg. Peter Anderson was originally a farmer and carpenter, but a special skill in casket making became recognized when he made a casket for his own son. He served as Swedesburg’s community undertaker for many years. When he retired, the position was filled by R.K. Crane of Mt. Pleasant. In recent years, metal casket emblems have been discovered in a barn on Anderson’s property (now owned by Virginia Hanze). Those items and an undertaker’s “cooling basket” used by Anderson are now part of the Swedish American Museum Collection. Submitted by A.M.W., Feb. 2006
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