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Thursday, July 4, 1963
30th Annual Reunion
The 30th Annual Reunion of the Lewis family was
held on the above date in the parlors of the Baptist Church
at Western.
“Thanks to our Father” was sung before partaking of the
bountiful dinner.
After dinner the following program was presented:
A piano solo: Prelude
by Rachmaninoff played by Peggy White
Duet, “Dear Hearts and Gentle People” and “May you Always”,
sung by Kathy and Jean Freeborn
A Cornet solo, “Sirus”, played by Leslie Ann Mosley
accompanied by Barbara Mosley
A piano solo, “The Fox Hunt”, played by Dennis White.
This was preceded by the singing of “America”, by
the group with Fred Winter leading and Kathy Freeborn at the piano.
Following the program we returned to the basement for the
business meeting.
With Lewis Winter presiding, Sadie Winter led in prayer.
The minutes of the 1962 meeting were read by acting
secretary, Alvena Winter in the absence of the Secretary, Ann Armour. They were approved.
After some discussion it was decided to continue these
gatherings.
Each family was asked for a report. Alvena Winter reported Richard had sent
greetings, that
Freds are in Omaha, Lois
going to be in the Oxnard, California
School District this year in the Counseling Office at Thousand Oaks and that Bob, Dolly and sons had
just visited here but could not remain for the gathering. And that their daughter Sharon and her
husband are expected for a visit next week.
Naomi Plummer told of her trip with her daughter May, thru
the West last summer, also that she was planning to go to the National
Conference of Baptist Women at Green
Lake. She reported later that Ruth had hurt her
foot and was unable to come and that Art and Fred’s were all fine.
Part of a letter from Helen Winter Wiegers were read and
some pictures of them shown.
Archie White spoke words of encouragement and Elaine said
they were always happy to come.
Betty Freeborn read a letter from her mother who is visiting
in California
with greetings from herself and Frances Jean.
Betty also like the Reunions and reported on the Richard Stones. Bob Freeborn told of their trip East over the
last 4th.
Rollie Winter said he always enjoys the get togethers and
Marvel told of Pamela being at the Baptist Camp at Fullerton.
Michael is visiting in Kansas.
Les and Margaret Mosley each spoke of enjoying the food and
fellowship.
Sadie Winter told of their activities during the year with
Christmas in Phoenix, a trip to San Antonio; of Lewis, Jrs. Recent visit here
and his 25th anniversary of graduation from H.S. and her 50th.
The historians report by Alvena Winter was given:
1 marriage Sharon Winter to David Bordenkircher, October 10,
1962.
1 death Adah Lewis, wife of Guy, November 16, 1962.
4 births:
A son Trent
Noel to Claudeen and Dewey Geistlinger, December 24, 1962
A son Greg to Sharon (Wheeler) and Don Viba, March 9, 1963
A son to Gloria (Wiegers) and Michael Hunt in April 1963
A son James to Joyce (Schultz) Bush and husband, May 9, 1963
Also reported Janet (Schultz) Drouillard and husband had a
daughter, Risa Rena, born January 8, 1962.
There were 23 at the Reunion:
Naomi and Mary Plummer of Denver, Colorado
Archie, Elaine, Peggy and Dennis White of Fremont
Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Winter, Les, Margaret, Barbara, and
Leslie Mosley
Bob, Betty, Kathy, Jean and Robbie Freeborn
Rolland, Marvel, Karen and Jeff Winter
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Winter
Moved by Rolland the officers be retained – seconded and
carried.
12:30 was announced as the time.
Kathy Freeborn, Lewis Winter III and Stephen Ragsdale
graduated from H.S. this year.
Alvena Winter, Secretary P.T.
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