FAMILY REUNION HELD HERE SUNDAY
Glenwood Opinion Tribune
August 16, 1928
The third annual reunion of the L.D. McMullin descendants was held at Glenwood Sunday, August 12. L.D. McMullin and wife were pioneer settlers of Mills county having come immediately after the close of the Civil War, in which Mr. McMullin served the last two years. They settled on a farm three and one-half miles north of Hastings, Iowa and resided there continuously for many years. After retiring from business activities, they spent the last few years of their lives in a nice comfortable home in Emerson, Ia. Mr. McMullin was widely known to all the leading citizens and business man of Mills and Montgomery counties, having been for many years the leading contractor and builder, helping to build up most of the towns in these two counties.
Their family consisted of three sons and six daughters, Frank E. eldest and Edwin S. youngest sons and one daughter, Mrs. Fannie Baldozier are now deceased; J.W. McMullin, Emerson, Iowa is the only one of that generation now living by the name McMullin and in their annual election of officers he was unanimously elected to serve as president of the organization for life; Rudolph H. Fries, Omaha was elected vice president; Iva Patterson, Council Bluffs, secretary-treasurer and Mrs. Rudolph H. Fires, press correspondent.
The day was fine and they gathered early and spent the day in the park. The many well filled baskets furnished an abundance of good things to eat for both dinner and supper. L.D. McMullin and wife have at this writing, 123 living descendants, with representative families in the following states, Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas, Minneapolis, California, Oregon, Washington, Texas and Florida. Many greetings were received from members of the families unable to be present.
The joy of being together was marred by a strain of sadness, caused by the fact that at the home of Mrs. G.M. Young Strahan, Iowa, the husband and father lay critically ill of a lingering illness which prevented them and several members of their families being present.
Those in attendance were:
Mr. and Mrs. J.W. McMullin, Emerson, Mr. and Mrs. Randolph Salmons, Emerson; Mr. and Mrs. C.J. Pratt, Mr. and Mrs. L.D. Pratt, Red Oak, Shirley Pratt, Red Oak; Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph Fries, Omaha; Mr. and Mrs. Walter Fisher, Pacific Junction; Clifford I. Silkett, Omaha; Iva Patterson, Council Bluffs; Hazel Young, Paul Young, Mrs. Everett Coontz, Mrs. Lester Irvin, Doris and Baby Lowell, Strahan, Ia. The next annual reunion will be held the second Sunday in August at Emerson, Iowa.
MCMULLIN FAMILY HELD REUNION LAST SUNDAY
Malvern Leader
August 18, 1932
The seventh annual picnic of the L.D. McMullin family was held in the basement of the Methodist church in Emerson, Aug. 14. Thirty members were present.
A bountiful dinner was served at noon. A business meeting and visiting took up the afternoon. Supper concluded the gathering.
The next picnic will be held in Emerson the second Sunday in June 1933.
THE L.D. MCMULLIN DESCENDANTS HOLD REUNION ON SUNDAY
Malvern Leader
June 13, 1935
Gather in Emerson Park for Tenth Annual Picnic:
Descendants of the L.D. McMullin family met for their tenth annual reunion Sunday, June 9, in the Emerson park, an ideal place for such gatherings.
At the noon hour a bountiful dinner was served. The long table was graced with a centerpiece of beautiful red roses from the garden of Mrs. Walter Fisher. Following the delightful dinner hour the annual business meeting and election of officers was held. The afternoon was spent in visiting after which delicious refreshments were served including hot buttered rolls, weiners, ice cream, cake and coffee.
Those present were: Mrs. Clara Pratt, Mrs. Ida Ruby, Mr. and Mrs. L.D. Pratt and Floyd Pratt of Red Oak, Mr. and Mrs. R.H. Fries, Mrs. Carl Silkett and daughters, Eleanor and Shirley, of Omaha, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Fisher of Pacific Junction, Mrs. Iva James of Council Bluffs, Mrs. Floy Young, Hazel Young and Paul Young of Strahan, Mr. and Mrs. Randolph Salmons, Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Hixson, Mrs. Emma L. McMullin, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Steen and little daughter, Mary Zuella, all of Emerson. Owing to various circumstances several were unable to be present. However, the occasion was a very enjoyable one. The only thing to mar the pleasure of the day was the thought of the absent ones.
This family hopes to meet again at the same place the second Sunday in June, 1936.
MCMULLIN REUNION HELD IN EMERSON
Malvern Leader
June 17, 1937
Twelfth Annual Affair Held Sunday in Town Hall
Descendants of L.D. McMullin met in Emerson for their twelfth annual reunion Sunday. These reunions are annual events and have been held at the Emerson park for some time, but owing to damp and uncertain weather, the Emerson town hall was selected for this meeting and proved an ideal place for this occasion.
Following a heavy rain the night before the sun came out and the day was all that could be desired. About 10 o'clock in the morning cars began to arrive with well filled baskets. Beautiful flowers of the season lent a festive note to the tables which were arranged for the sumptuous dinner that followed.
The business session was then in order at which time greetings were read from absent ones who could not be present. Committees were appointed and the following officers reelected: Mrs. Clara McMullin Pratt of Red Oak, honorary president; Wilbur Young of Strahan, acting president; Iva Patterson of Council Bluffs, secretary and treasurer; Emma L. McMullin of Emerson, press correspondent.
The pleasant feature of the afternoon was the social time, visiting. Delightful refreshments were served at the supper hour, bringing to a close a most enjoyable day.
Those attending were Mrs. Clara Pratt, Floyd Pratt and Mr. and Mrs. L.D. Pratt of Red Oak; Mr. and Mrs. R.H. Fries, Mr. and Mrs. Billy Steen and children, Shirley Silkett, Buddy Silkett and Eleanor Silkett of Omaha, Nebr.; Mrs. Floy Young, Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Young and children and Paul and Hazel Young of Strahan; Mr. and Mrs. Walter Fisher of Pacific Junction; Mrs. Iva Patterson of Council Bluffs; Mr. and Mrs. Randolph Salmons, Mrs. Goldie Hixon, Matie Hornbeck and Mrs. Emma L. McMullin of Emerson, and Mrs. Ida Ruby of Crete, Nebr.
M'MULLEN FAMILY HAS 14TH REUNION
Glenwood Opinion Tribune
June 15, 1939
The 14th annual reunion of the McMullen descendants of Le D. and Mary McMullen, old time residents of Mills county, was held in the opera house Sunday, June 11. At the business meeting all of the officers were reelected.
Present were: Mrs. Clara Pratt, son Floyd, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Pratt, red Oak; Mrs. Floy Young, Glenwood; Mrs. Euphie Salmons, Mrs. Goldie Hixon, Mattie Hornbeck, Mrs. Emma L. McMullen and Mrs. Beryl Geofarth, Emerson; Mr. and Mrs. Walter Fisher, Pacific Junction; Rudolph Fries, Ivan Silkett, Ivan Patterson, Omaha; Mrs. Albert Fields, Nashville, Tenn.; Miss Gladys Pratt, Imbler, Ore.; Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Young and family, Strahan and Mrs. Blanch Coonz and daughter Juanita, Council Bluffs.
