Wednesday, October 17, 2007

Phend-Fisher Family Reunion Ledger (1926)

17th Reunion of.
The Phend - Fisher family reunion was held Sunday Aug 29 - 1926 at McNaughton Park Elkhart, Ind.

The time before dinner was spent socially. After all had gathered around the table, prayer was offered by John Phend.

A short business meeting was held in the afternoon, meeting being called to order by the President, Sam Ringenberger.

The following officers were elected. Sam Ringenberg, President
Wm. Phend Vice President
Ed. Phend, Sec'y.
John Ernest, treasure

The following committee were appointed
Memorial Com.
Bertha Poole
Sophia Ernest

Program Com.
Iva Wherley
Katharine Pletcher

[page 2]
Arrangements.
Grace Vassmer.

Publicity Com.
Fred Ernest.

A short talk was given by Della Senff of Ladysmith, Wisconsin.
Duet was sung by Mrs. John Ernest and Mrs. Shaw.

A collection was taken amounting to $4.80.
$1.95 was paid to sec'y for cards, postage and telephone calls.
34¢ to John Ernest for paper.

91 was reported present, the largest number for some time. It was noted to hold the reunions each year the first Sunday after the 25 of Aug. at McNaughton Park, Elkhart.

Secy was instructed to write a letter of sympathy to Mr. C. D. Phend who was sick and could not be present.

Secy.Ed Phend


No comments: