Saturday, July 4, 1953

20th Annual Reunion

On Saturday, July 4^th the twentieth annual reunion of the Lewis Family was held in the Baptist Church parlors.

At 12:30 dinner was served to the twenty nine members of the family attending.

Group singing was led by Ruth Wilkin.

Rev. W. A. Wilkin led in prayer.

Minutes of the 1952 meeting were read and approved.  The president Lewis Winter presiding.

Greetings were read from Lois Winters of California.

Dr. Robert Winter sent greetings by his mother Alvena Winter.

Ruth Wilkin told about the Wilkin family and of the Rev. Wilkin’s 89^th birthday.

Jessie Aukes told of their son Lewis and his work in the service.

Also brought greetings from her sister Lena, brothers Guy and Walter.

Sadie Winter reported their daughter Margaret had mumps, Elaine a new baby boy and son.  Dr Lewis had gone to new location in Arizona.

A welcome was extended Percy Hall and his new wife Mildred.

Richard Winter then presented the following program.

Piano selections – Gayla Jo Winter

Duet “How Much is The Doggie in The Window” - Kathy & Jean Freeborn

Solos “Bless This House” & “Always” – Jessie Aukes with Alvena Winter at Piano

Nell Andreas, family historian, reported a son Dennie born to Elaine and Archie White.  One marriage – Percy Hall to Mildred Wilson.

Dr. J. Aukes spoke & told some of his famous stories.

Frederick Dale Winter told of his election to head coach at Pawnee City.

Richard Winter reported that he was a candidate for State Commander of American Legion.

Jessie Aukes moved the officers hold for coming year – motion carried.

After program pictures of the group were taken by Fred Winter and he showed pictures taken of previous reunions and some of their trips.

Richard Winter was asked to have charge of 1954 program and Ruth Wilkin suggested each family put on a stunt.

The group sang “Blest Be The Tie” and Sadie Winter closed with prayer.

Those attending:

Mr. & Mrs. Fred Winter

Mr. & Mrs. Lewis Winter

Mrs. Nell Andreas

Mr. & Mrs. R. Freeborn & daughters Kathy and Jean

Mr. & Mrs. Rolland Winger & Pamela

Mr. & Mrs. E. M. Armour

Those attending from out of town were:

Mr. & Mrs. C. Winter – Lincoln

Mr. & Mrs. Perch Hall – Lincoln

Rev. W. A. Wilkin & daughter Ruth – St. Louis, Missouri

Dr. & Mrs. J. Aukes – Red Cloud

Mr. & Mrs. F. Winter, Chuck and Nancy – Pawnee City

Mr. & Mr. Richard Winter, Gayla Jo and Wilber

Anne Armour Secretary

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