Mills County, Iowa
Family Reunions

CHAMBERS FAMILY

CHAMBERS FAMILY REUNION HELD AT FIREMEN'S PAVILION
Glenwood Opinion Tribune
October 1, 1936

The Chambers family reunion was held Sunday, Sept. 27, at the firemen's pavilion in Glenwood. All present enjoyed a bountiful dinner. The afternoon was spent in visiting.

Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Ervin Chambers, Laura and Billy, of Council Bluffs; Mrs. Sarah Chambers, Mr. and Mrs. and Mrs. Edd Chambers, Mr. and Mrs. J.L. Chambers and Geraldine, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Chambers and Leon, Mr. and Mrs. Leo Chambers and Larry Lee, Mr. and Mrs. Forrest Chambers, Dale and Loran, Mrs. John White and family, Mrs. Bill Hood and Billy, Mrs. Ross Messinger and family, Truman Chambers, all of Glenwood.


CHAMBERS FAMILY REUNION HELD AT GLENWOOD PARK
Glenwood Opinion Tribune
September 9, 1937

Forty-four descendants of Mrs. Sarah Chambers met Sept. 5 in their annual picnic at the Glenwood park, where they gathered with well filled baskets to enjoy the day.

The oldest person present was Mrs. Sarah Chambers, who is 90 years of age. The youngest present was Jimmie Mintle, the 10 month old son of Mr. and Mrs. George Mintle of Malvern.

Those present at this gathering were: Mr. and Mrs. John Chambers and son, Homer, Mr. and Mrs. Asa Chambers, Mr. and Mrs. Ted Kubli all of Sedalia, Mo.; Mr. and Mrs. Fred Ferris and Janice of Corning, Mr. and Mrs. Dave Hatcher and Earl, Mr. and Mrs. George Mintle and sons, Dwane and Jimmie of Malvern, Mrs. Sarah Chambers, Mr. and Mrs. J.L. Chambers and Geraldine, Mr. and Mrs. S.E. Chambers, Mr. and Mrs. Forrest Chambers and sons, Dale and Loren, Mr. and Mrs. John White, Ruth, Carol, Genevieve and Bobby, Mrs. William Hood and Billy, Mrs. Leo Chambers and son, Larry Lee, Mrs. Ross Messinger and Jack, Maxine and Jean, Ralph and Truman Chambers and Josh and Ollie Hayter.


CHAMBERS FAMILY REUNION HELD HERE SUNDAY
Glenwood Opinion Tribune
September 5, 1940

The annual reunion of the descendants of Mrs. Sarah Chambers was held in the Glenwood Lake Park Sunday, September 1st. The usual basket dinner with ice cream and cake was enjoyed by all. After the dinner a short business session was called to order by the president, Ralph Chambers, and election of officers for the coming year was held. Those elected were S.E. Chambers, president; John Chambers, Sedalia, Mo., vice president; and Lenna Chambers secretary-treasurer.

Those registering for the day were Mr. and Mrs. John Chambers, Mr. and Mrs. Homer Chambers, Mr. and Mrs. Asa Chambers and family, and Mr. and Mrs. Ted Kuble of Sedalia, Mo., Mr. and Mrs. Fred Farris and children, Reba, Reta and Janice Kates of Corning, Mr. and Mrs. George Mintle, Duane and Jimmie of Malvern, Mr. and Mrs. J.L. Chambers, Mr. and Mrs. S.E. Chambers, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Chambers, Mr. and Mrs. Leo Chambers, Larry Lee and Barbara Joyce, Mr. and Mrs. Truman Chambers, Mr. and Mrs. Forrest Chambers, Dale, Loren and Lois, Mr. and Mrs. Dave Hatcher and Eearl, Mr. and Mrs. Junior Peppers, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Hood and son Billy, Mrs. John White, Ruth, Carol Jean, Genevieve and Bobby, Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Wiles and Dorothy Mae and Jack Messinger all of Glenwood. Guests of the day were E.C. Lemonds of Montrose, South Dakota and Mr. and Mrs. M.D. Linville.


CHAMBERS ANNUAL REUNION HELD HERE
Glenwood Opinion Tribune September 9, 1954

Fifty-four members of the Chambers family were in attendance at their annual reunion in the basement of the Baptist Church in Glenwood Sunday, Sept. 5. Following a bountiful dinner, a short business meeting was held.

Officers elected included Mrs. Ted Kubli, president; Mrs. Flossie Hood, vice president; Mrs. Fred Farris, secretary-treasurer; Mrs. Dave Hatcher and Mrs. Truman Chambers, hostesses; John White and Truman Chambers, arrangements. The afternoon was spent visiting and singing.

Those attending included: Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Reed, California, Mo.; Oscar Chambers, St. Louis, Mo.; Mr. and Mrs. Ted Kubli, Mr. and Mrs. Asa Chambers, Donna and Bill and Dixie Bryan, all of Sedalia, Mo.; Mr. and Mrs. Hamer Chambers, John and Bobby of Kansas City, Mo.; Mr. and Mrs. Coe Peppers, Jr., Janet, Clifford and Sandra, Mr. and Mrs. Dale Chambers, Linda and Debra, all of Omaha; Mr. and Mrs. Ervin Chambers and granddaughter, Steve Ann Chambers of Council Bluffs; Mr. and Mrs. Eldon Brake and Mike of Mount Pleasant, Iowa; Joyce and Jacquie Chambers of Bachus, Minn.; Mr. and Mrs. J.L. Chambers, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Curry, Barbara and Kenneth, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Hatcher and Cheryl, Mr. and Mrs. Dave Hatcher, Mr. and Mrs. Truman Chambers, Mr. and Mrs. Forrest Chambers and Lois, Mr. and Mrs. John White, Mrs. Flossie Hood and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Farris, Reta and Reba, all of Glenwood.

The 1955 reunion will be the first Sunday in September at Glenwood.


CHAMBERS FAMILY REUNION HELD SUNDAY
Glenwood Opinion Tribune
September 8, 1955

The Chambers family held their reunion Sunday, September 4th in the K.P. Hall at Glenwood. Relatives who spent the day together were:

Oscar Chambers, St. Louis, Mo.; Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Reed, California, Mo.; Mr. and Mrs. Ted Kubli, Sedalia, Mo.; Mr. and Mrs. Coe Peppers Jr., Janet, Clifford and Sandra, Nan Jensen, Mr. and Mrs. Dale Chambers, Linda and Debra, all of Omaha; Mr. and Mrs. Eldon Brake and Mike, Mt. Pleasant, Is.; Mr. and Mrs. Carl Martin, Mr. and Mrs. Ervin Chambers and granddaughter, Steveann, all of Council Bluffs; Mr. and Mrs. Truman Chambers, Malvern; Mrs. Leo Chambers, Malvern; Mrs. Leo Chambers, Joyce and Jacquie, Backus, Minn.; Mr. and Mrs. Dave Hatcher, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Hatcher and Cheryl, Mr. and Mrs. John White, Mrs. Howard Curry, Barbara and Kennie, Mrs. Don Bacon, Jimmy and Donnie, Mrs. Flossie Hood, J.L. Chambers, Mr. and Mrs. Forrest Chambers and Lois, Mrs. Faye Messinger, Mrs. Lenna Chambers, and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Farris, Reta and Reba, all of Glenwood.

Officers elected for the coming year were: Mrs. Flossie Hood, president; Ervin Chambers, vice-president; Mrs. Fred Farris, secretary-treasurer; Mrs. Dave Hatcher and Mrs. Truman Chambers, hostesses; John White and Truman Chambers, arrangements.

The oldest, J.L. Chambers, 81, and the youngest, Donnie Bacon, nine months, received a gift.

The remainder of the afternoon was spent visiting and singing.

The 1956 reunion will be held at Glenwood the first Sunday in September.


CHAMBERS REUNION
Glenwood Opinion Tribune
September 13, 1978

The annual Chambers Reunion was held Sept. 3 in the First Baptist Church basement with a potluck at noon and 56 in attendance.

Clyde Chambers was the oldest present and Russell Crouch the youngest.

After the business meeting a program was presented. Those attending from out of town were: Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Chambers, Richardson, Tex.; Marginell Fite, Dallas, Tex.; Ann Weber, Prosper, Tex.; Mr. and Mrs. Leon Chambers, Hampton, Va.; Mr. and Mrs. Ted Kubli, Sedava, Md.; Mr. and Mrs. Ace Chambers, Windsor, Mo.; Mr. and Mrs. Homer Chambers, Springfield, Mo.; Lorna Wilis and Mr. and Mrs. Art Knight, Independence, Mo.; Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Holonbek and Lori, Mr. and Mrs. Lenis Campbell, all of Omaha, Neb.; Mr. and Mrs. Roger Jantz and Barbara, Lincoln, Neb.; Mr. and Mrs. Larry Bichel, Robin and Ryan, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Stender and family, all of Council Bluffs.

Those from Glenwood present were: The Rev. and Mrs. Clyde Harmon, Mr. and Mrs. Truman Chambers, Mr. and Mrs. Larry Chambers, Lori and Lee, Mr. and Mrs. Steve Mitchell, Tracy and Jody, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Crouch, Gary, Diana and Russell; Mr. and Mrs. Howard Curry, Margaret Chambers, Flossie Hood, Hazel White, Verla Chambers and Lillie Hatcher.

The reunion will be held in Missouri next year.


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