WINDOWS\Desktop\Website\reunionminutes The latter years of their lives their financial worries over, there came an interest and devotion to us that was manifest and could only come from true loving benevolent parents – esteemed by all who knew them.  Their whole lives works was for us and we older ones have often seen our father plan and worry that “Harriet and the children would never be in need.”

He has left us a man and father a sacred feeling and example of a pure righteous parent.

Our dear mother who benefited of his aid but strengtened by his grand principles survived many years and with each that love for us given to when no one knows but the “Father that knows all.”  Her thoughts were all for us.  Her happiest days were when one or all of us visited the old homestead which she often suggested she would divide and make us each a home near her.

A yearly reunion of the Hanes family many years before their demise would have been the greatest of happiness for them and now sad with regrets but knowing their spirits are with us meet with Clara and Eston at our beloved old house August 15, 1924 and renew the bonds of our brotherly love and revere the memory of our dear beloved parents.

This becomes and organization, a secy being elected and place of meeting selected at each meeting for year.

Ella Harding elected secy.  The old home with Clara and Eston (McCague) place of meeting for 1925.

Those Present:  Clara and Eston; Alt and Metta; Cam and Ida; Metta; Carl; Sarah and Chas.; David

Second Reunion 1925
As early as Aug. 14th (Fri) the guests began to arrive at the dear old farm for the second reunion—in honor and remembrance of our dearly beloved parents.

Among the first comers were Paul and Hazel Vane, by auto, from Lansing.  Charles and Sarah and Chas. Jr., Cameron and Ida, by Auto, from Chicago.

With their good help, Clara and Eston and Carl had everything ready when the rest arrived.

The Gardners turned in early Saturday evening.  The Wagners bringing John, Irene, and Bobby with them Sunday morning about 10:00 and followed by William and Tommy Haines before noon – Eston then drove to Waterloo and brought Alt and the children – which completed the circle.
 
Then came the dinner--The table was stretched the full length of the kitchen and if it could have groaned under the weight of all the "goodies", as ordinary tables do, it would have let out a noise similar to our new deflector just installed by the government at all lighthouses on the Great Lakes.  Everything that could be cooked, boiled, baked, or fried, greens, pastry, pickles, salad, suey and sandwiches, coffee, cake, and cream--everything--if any thing was omitted not one of the party, has noticed it yet.  Each one took his plate and helped himself and then found a nice spot in the house on the porch or in the yard to sit down and "feast".  After all were filled the table was left but not emptied and visiting and music was the next thing in order-cousin Hattie and David Aldrich came for a short visit and brought their daughter Mary and little girls - These little misses sang several songs in real concert style - Two autos took the young folks to Hamilton Lake for a swim - and brought Mary Hanes back with them--While the young folks were gone the rest of the folks drove down to the cemetery and visited the graves of our loved departed.--At four o'clock all reported, and it was decided to hold the next reunion at Sarah's in Chicago, and she was chosen secretary also.  For the next meeting the cooks decided that each family should bring just what they wanted for their selves - and an exchange, trade, or swapping of eats could be done at the dinner.  Hazel & Paul were the first to leave - but were not gone long before the Wagners and Gardners left for their trip home. -

Cameron and Ida drove back in their new Studebaker the next day (Mon.) Chas. and Sarah and Chas. Jr. stayed a few days at the farm before going on to New York where they spent a week sightseeing - Alt's folks were taken home by auto - and thus ended the big day.--All those on their way home feeling happier for the privilege of having fulfilled one request of our dear Parents--"that we may have many happy reunions at the dear old home."  Ella Gardner. Sec.

Register 1925
Paul Vane Wilmetta Wagner Eston McCague W. D. Gardner
Hazel Vane Florence Wagner Clara McCague Ella Gardner
Carl C. Wagner Carl Hanes William Gardner
Alt Hanes Dorothy Gardner
Theron Hanes C. R. Haines John A. Gardner
Mary Hanes Ida Haines Irene Gardner
Celestia Hanes Wm. Haines C. W. Heffelfinger Bobbie Gardner
Bethel Hanes Carolyn Haines Sarah Heffelfinger
Wilmetta Hanes Chas. M. Heffelfinger
 
Third Reunion 1926
The Third Reunion was held at the Municipal Pier, Chicago, Ill.  Aug. Mon. 17, 1926

Relatives from out of town arrived Sat. the 15th.  Carl from Butler, Alt, Metta, and Theron went to Goshen Ind. by train - from there - with Metta and Carl Wagner by auto. - David, Ella, Dorothy, and Marcella by train from Wisconsin.  We all visited from one place to another Sun.  Those that had an auto took the crowd out sightseeing.  On Mon. the dinner was served at the Pier. - Ida had taken much care in selecting a good location for our little party.  At 2:30 PM everything was ready - Our tables were beautifully arranged before the open windows - While eating, could watch the beautiful lake with excursions coming and going with their merry crowd of cheer and laughter.  Also music from the merry go round was delightful. Alt led us in prayer - We then undertook to do ourselves justice.  The table was loaded with all kinds of cakes, salads, pies, cookies, sandwiches, coffee, and many other trimmings.  Everybody did justice - noone seemed to worry if he had overstepped his amount as Dr. Howard would take care of all immergences (emergencies).

After dinner all gathered at the Library Room - a letter from Clara and Eston was read - as they could not be with us.

A report from last year's reunion was read by Ella - Also one previous to that by Cam.

We then voted the next reunion would be held at Metta's at Goshen, Ind. Aug. Mon. 15-27, she being elected secretary.  At 5:30 PM all adjourned, some by boat - others by auto.  David left for Wisconsin, Olla, Dorthy, and Marcella staying in Chicago.  May we all meet again.

Register 1926
Cameron R. Haines Howard M. Heffelfinger Sarah Heffelfinger Ella Gardner
Ida Haines Mary E. Heffelfinger Hazel Heffelfinger W. D. Gardner
William Haines Adolph Heffelfinger Florence Heffelfinger Dorothy Gardner
Gloria Dickey Jean Heffelfinger Helen Heffelfinger Marcella Gardner
Carolyn Haines Jeanne Audrey Heffelfinger Grace Heffelfinger John A. Gardner
Walter Dickey Robert Paul Heffelfinger Bobbie Gardner
Charles Martin Heffelfinger Harry Altenburg Hanes Wilmetta Wagner
Carle Hanes Wilmetta Hanes Carl C. Wagner
Theron Harry Hanes
Fourth Reunion Aug. 15th, 1927
The Fourth Annual Reunion of the William and Harriet Hanes was held at Blosser Park Goshen, Ind. Aug. 15th 1927.  A splendid attendance is reported in - as much as all the descendants were living and each one present and their families well represented; the entire families of Altenburg and Wilmetta were present.  The first to arrive was Florence Wagner from Evanston Sun. 9 AM and before greetings were over, Cameron, Ida, Gloria Mae, Ella, Dorothy, and Marcella arrived; this only started activities for at 4:30 PM. Chas., Sarah, and Chas. Jr. came by train.  A delightful day was spent and preparations for the picnic dinner was started.  When Mon. 15th was surely here the rest arrived in due time too numerous to mention:  all adjourned to the park and when the gorgeous dinner was in readiness Divine blessing was invoked by Altenburg Hanes.  Each and every one had so much of anything they liked best it seemed so much like Mother was there telling us to eat more.  A short business meeting was then called to order in the pavilion by Sarah Heffelfinger, Sec., reading her report of the previous meeting and approved.  An invitation from Clara McCague and Ella Gardner was extended to have the next meeting;  as Ella had not yet entertained, it was voted to hold our next meeting in St. Francis, Wis., on the first Mon. after Aug. 14th 1928.  The fee or charges for local expenses was divided and settlement in full was reported.  A short program followed. First a short talk by Chas. Heffelfinger Sr., songs, and recitations by Altenburg Hanes, victrola records, dances by Hazel Heffelfinger and Chas. Heffelfinger Jr., songs by Howard and Mary Heffelfinger.  This year we are thankful to report no deaths in our immediate families, but the death of cousins, Imogene Bates McPherson, March 21, 1928 at Methodist Hospital, Los Angeles.  One birth Fred Don born at Goshen Hospital, July 11, 1928 to Carl and Mary Wagner.  There are seven children of Harriet and William Hanes living, twenty two grandchildren, and 21 great grandchildren up to date.  Having spent a wonderful day it came the sad part of parting so about 4 PM they began to depart for their various homes, all felt so greatly refreshed in love and friendship it seemed the closing of a perfect day until we could meet again.  Each repeated a safe arrival at their homes.  This closes the report for 1927 with love to all.  Wilmetta Wagner Sec'y. (a clipping attached from a newspaper article) "The 4th annual reunion of the Hanes family was held yesterday at Blosser's Park with 51 present.  Dinner was served at noon an interesting program followed.  Mrs.W. D. Gardner of Milwaukee, Wis., was elected secretary for the ensuing year.  The next meeting will be held at her home.  The out of town guests present were Mrs. W. D. Gardner and daughters, Marcell and Dorothy, of Milwaukee, Wis., Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Hanes and son William and granddaughter Gloria Mae, Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Heffelfinger and son Charles Jr., Mr. and Mrs. George Heffelfinger and daughters, and Dr. and Mrs. Howard Heffelfinger all of Chicago, Miss Florence Wagner of Evanston, Ill., Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Aldrich of Hamilton, Ind., Mrs. Sim Aldrich and daughter Gloria, and son Wendel, and Mrs. Fred Aldrich of Angola, Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Hanes and family of Waterloo, Mrs. Joe Williamson and daughter Mary Lou, of Auburn, Mr.and Mrs. Eston McCague and Carl Hanes of Butler, Mr. and Mrs. L. R. Merrifield of Elkhart, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Imhoff, Mrs. Weaver and Mrs. Buckhart and daughter, Jean of Peru.
Register 1927
Cameron R. Haines Sarah Heffelfinger H. Altenburg Hanes D. W. Aldrich
W. Ida Haines C. W. Heffelfinger Wilmetta Hanes Harriet Aldrich
William Haines George Heffelfinger Mary A. Williamson Mary Aldrich
Gloria Mae Dickey Maud Heffelfinger Celestia A. Hanes Margaret Aldrich
Hazel Heffelfinger Bethel Hanes Wendel Aldrich
Mary Ella Gardner Florence Heffelfinger Wilmetta Hanes Gloria Gean Aldrich
Dorthy E. Gardner Helen Heffelfinger Theron Harry Hanes
H. Marcella Gardner Grace Heffelfinger Cora Merryfield
Wilmetta Wagner Lyman Merryfield
 George Carlton Hanes Howard Heffelfinger Florence Wagner Laveta? Merryfield
Mrs. E. W. Imhoff Mary E. Heffelfinger Carl Wagner Elgie Merryfield
Mrs. T. E. Weaver Chas. Heffelfinger Mary Wagner
Mrs. Karl Burkauth/Burkaudt? Betty Mary Wagner Mrs. Warren Juday
Mary Florence (same as above) Clara McCague ??
Eston McCague I----? Roach
Also added to minutes:

It was voted to place on our minutes a piece of poetry composed by Celestia Hanes and read by her father Altenburg Hanes, the space allowed too small for report.  I'm making a special page.

Our Reunion
 
The shades of night are falling fast                                        And here comes Alt from Waterloo
To let the morning sun rays past                                            Laughing and singing through
When rose a cry of joy and cheer                                          Leaving hammer and saw and file
To greet the one day in the year                                            To greet again each friendly smile
                For our reunion.                                                                            At our reunion

Our smiles are broad; our eyes are bright                                Wilmette is the one who entertains
As greetings pass from left to right                                         And hopes and hopes against the rains
And brother, sister, father, son                                                She plans until her head does ache
Turn this day to frolic and fun                                                We'er glad that Goshen is at stake
                At our reunion.                                                                            For our reunion.

And from Chicago comes the flocks                                        Here are tables piled so high
Of lady folk in fancy frocks                                                     And there's the cozy park nearby
There's Cam the oldest and Sarah next                                    Here's everything to make us glad
With all their families at their best                                            To drive away the sorrow, sad
                At our reunion.                                                                            Is our reunion.

Here they come from down on the farm                                                                    Celestia Hanes
From the old home with winsome charm
Clara and the boys leave their occupations
For a holidays vacation
                At our reunion.                                                                                                   Wilmetta Wagner, Sec.
 

 
Fifth Reunion 1928
The big day in August 1928 ushered itself in very pleasantly indeed with a fair promise for the usual good time.  The few days before the reunion which this year fell upon the 20th, were watched with much eagerness by the many relatives in hoping and praying for good weather and most of all good attendance.  We knew that all were thinking of the trip north, even to the cap of St. Francis and those there were ready and watching every pedestrian or auto from early Sunday morning. The first to arrive was Chas. Heffelfinger, Jr.  He came to spend the day - only so we began on music and visiting immediately for a few hours which went by all too soon.  Leo H. and family came from Ohio by bus, and Cameron, Ida, and Carl Haines, Gloria May, Wilmetta, and Florence Wagner came in the Studebaker at about the same time.  A delegate too Chas. Jr. to the Northwestern depot and met Chas.  And Sarah also Don Heffelfinger and family came in early evening.  We then found that all that were coming were with us.  There was disappointment as there alway is --- one or two that cannot be present, but from experience and know where the pang hits the hardest, and we had to make the best of it.  After a light supper and looking over things for the big dinner, it was time for each to Seek a spot big enough to lie down upon for the night and rest his weary bones.  Cots were set up in the different rooms and soon there to be occupants, were dodging each other in the vain effort to duck in where his neighbor wasn't looking.

Morning of the 20th came, and Gardner's place was a busy one - Everybody preparing his part for the dinner which was to be served in the pavilion at Grant Park, four miles south.  Three autos carried the folks and provisions - meat roasted, coffee made, and served by the attendants at the pavillion. Small tables were pushed together, chairs placed around and napkins laid for 42 guests.  Mother Gardner, Emma, Teresa, and Hannah, Sister Mary Ursula, Mother Mary Xavier, James Gardner and family.  Miss Murphy and Mrs. Klump all came in time for dinner and to help.  While the cooking was going on the young and fleet of foot went through the park and down to the swimming beach, while others took advantage of the rocking chairs inside.  Dinner was called at 1 PM which consisted of roast veal, pork, whipped potatoes, salad, coffee, cake, and ice cream--and many other dainties.  There was no hurry with the eating, but by the time it was over and things cleared away - we assembled on the lawn for pictures.  Several sittings were snapped, followed by some real artistic aerobatics stunts by Florence and Don Heffelfinger.  The sun began hiding behind the clouds, rain threatened, and some were already picking up to start home.  Business meeting was called.  The first, upon calling to order was the presentation by Wilmetta Wagner, of a gavel to the organization.  The gavel was made more precious because it was the work done by Carl Wagner, and we all know how Mother did cherish anything made by her wonderful granchildren.  Letters noted from Clara & Eston, Alt, and Mettie, those absent; also Irene Gardner, altho in St. Francis, she had to stay in bed and cuddle Mary Ann, just 5 days old.  A suggestion was made to buy a lota at a summer resort near Elkhart, Ind.  And erect a cottage or shelter, to be used as a permanent place for the reunion.  After talking it over Chas. Heffelfinger Sr. was asked to make inquires about location, price, etc. and report at the next reunion.  The invitation by Clara, for the next reunion was quickly accepted.  After everyone had signed the register - meeting adjourned, the company hurrying homeward to beat the rain...Cameron & Ida, Mettie & Florence Wagner left first - all the rest were taken to the city and St. Francis by David & Virginia acting as taxis.  Chas. and Sarah left in the erarly evening.  Geo. & family, Don & family staying overnight.  The rain came in earnest about 10:00, but we knew all were home or safely under shelter with us -- Uncle Carl staid (stayed) a day longer with us, but he too had to go and all that remained was the sweet memory and knowledge that it would be only a year until the next reunion--   Ella Gardner, Sec.

....a daughter Mary Ann was born to John and Irene Gardner August 15, 1928.

There is a picture labeled "As we were at Grant (County) Park, Aug. 20, 1929.  I think this probably should have said 1928 as the next year in 1929, it was held in Butler.

 
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Register 1928
Mrs. Margaret Gardner Cameron R. Haines Adolphus S. Heffelfinger James A. Gardner
Sister Mary Ursula Gardner Ida Haines Jean Heffelfinger Virginia A. Gardner
Sister Mary Xavier Massey Gloria Mae Dickey Jean Audrey Heffelfinger David R. Gardner
Teresa Gardner Mrs. Sarah E. Heffelfinger Robert Paul Heffelfinger John A. Gardner
Emma J. Gardner C. W. Heffelfinger Florence C. Wagner Robert Gardner
Hannah I. Gardner Maud Heffelfinger Carleton Hanes Margaret Gardner
Rob Murphy George W. Heffelfinger W. D. Gardner William D. Gardner
Jim Gardner Hazel C. Heffelfinger Mary Ella Gardner Dorothy E. Gardner
Anna Gardner Florence Heffelfinger Cam Gardner Marcella Gardner
Mary Gardner Helen Heffelfinger Virginia Gardner Wilmetta Gardner
Mrs. Leatrice Klump Grace Heffelfinger Mary Gardner
The Sixth Annual Reunion (1929)
The sixth annual Reunion was held at the old Home Farm Farm Aug. 12th--The friends commenced to arrive on Sat. p.m.  Cam, Ida, Gloria Mae, and Ella were the first to appear.  Ella stopped off at Waterloo and spent the night with Alt and family but early Sun. morning we couldn't spare much time in getting her with us.  On Sunday P.M. Sarah and Charles came by train the ones here lined up in an old familiar way to watch for the train to go past to see if we could see someone wave out the window.  It brought back memories of years gone by as our dear Mother would wait anxiously for train time when she knew some of ther children were coming that she might see them first waving from the train.  How happy she would be to know they were coming.  Were were not disappointed for Laudershiefs? were waving and Cam ready to make a dash for the train and soon had Sarah and Charles with us.  Monday morn came and it was an ideal day for the gathering.  William Hanes surprised us by driving in about midnight.  Alt and family were the first to come followed closely by Metta and Carl and his family from Goshen.  Howard and Mary came next and to our pleasant surprise about the dinner hour.  Hazel V. with cousin Ella and Emma came driving in, a treat to us all to have them with us.  The great event of the day was the dinner and I am sure everyone ate all they could and enjoyed it just as much after the dinner was cleared away, Ella called the business meeting to order.

Charles Heffelfinger made a report as to the suggestion of the lot proposition but after investigating it found it to be a poor place, as the lots were back too far.  Ida made a motion next meeting to be held in Chicago on Labor Day.  It was 2nd by Sarah.  Next came a good entertainment from Alt and everybody sat with eyes and ears open enjoying every word.  We all enjoyed songs together.  In the afternoon Cousin Hattie and David A. and Mr. & Mrs. William Magginis and Mrs. Jake Obendorf called.  We had a very distinguished guest and dear friend of our family so many years, dear Aunt Jennie Becthol and no one enjoyed the reunion more than she did.  By the middle of the p.m. some had long drives to make and then came the parting, William, Howard, and Mary were the first to say Good By.  Then Hazel and the cousins - Metta W. staid (stayed) a few days and Elias remained with us until Wed.  She started her journey home stopping with Alt and at Goshen.  A letter was read from Uncle Casper, in respond (response) to his invitation to be with us.  If we had space would like to record it, but will attach it to our Record book so that we can all enjoy to read it when the book appears again.

One birth was reported, a son to John and Irene Gardner.
Two deaths came in our family and Martha Altenburg and Maud Will A.
One wedding reported;  Charles Heffelfinger Jr. and Louise Harrington - We all welcome her to our family.
The only run this year was scored by the Gardners, which keeps them still in the lead--A boy, Walter David, was born to Agnes Gardner Williams - January 19, 1929 at Birmingham, Alabama.  This was added.

Register 1929
Jennie Bechtel; Butler William Hanes Joe Williamson Theron A. Hanes
Emma Altenburg Cook; Lansing, MI C. W. Heffelfinger Carl Wagner Wilmetta Wagner
Mary Ella Altenburg Musser;  Perrington, MI Sarah E. Heffelfinger Mary Wagner George Carlton Hanes
Hattie Aldrich;  Hamilton, IN Howard M. Heffelfinger Betty Wagner W. G. Magginis
David Aldrich Mary E. Heffelfinger Fred Don Wagner Ella May Magginis
C. R. Haines Mary E. Heffelfinger Bethel Hanes Belle Obendorf
Ida Haines Charles M. Heffelfinger Wilmetta Hanes Ella Gardner,  St. Francis
Hazel Vane Mary Williamson H. A. Hanes Eston McCague
Gloria Mae Dickie Mary Lou Williamson Wilmetta Hanes Clara McCague
Seventh Annual Hanes Reunion (1930)
Register
William P. Mott Cameron Hanes Emma Altenburg Cook Jean Heffelfinger
Jennie Mott Ida Haines Charles Martin Heffelfinger Katie Martin
F. G. Harrington Wm. Haines Mrs Chas Martin Heffelfinger Geo. W. Heffelfinger
Emma Harrington Caliamie? Haines Dr. H. M. Heffelfinger Maud Heffelfinger
Emmet Cox; Waterloo, IN Harriet Dickey Dr. Mary E. Heffelfinger Hazel Heffelfinger
Blanche Cox; Waterloo, IN W. D. Gardner Wilmetta Wagner Florence Heffelfinger
Chas. McCague Ella Gardner Gloria Mae Dickey Helen Heffelfinger
Lilian McCague Miss Mary Wilson Chas. Heffelfinger Grace Heffelfinger
Clara McCague Wm. D. Gardner, Jr. Sarah Heffelfinger Jean Heffelfinger
Eston McCague Miss Dorothy Gardner Don Heffelfinger
Consituted the roll call Aug. 17, 1930 of the 7th annual Hanes reunion held at 3238 Lake Park at Chicago, Cam and Ida as hosts this date being advanced two weeks to correspond with confirmation date of Sister Marcella (Gardner) at St. Svior Acadamic 48th Cottage Grove August 16th which service and visiting all that could attended gratifying our dear Sister Ella who now has two daughters devoted to Christian ideals they are giving their lives to his work.

For the host this reunion date was a long time coming and then grabbing a few words with this then, then that one, the day vanished so quickly and everybody gone, it ended in sadness.

First arrivals were Ella and David the 16th, Clara (&) Eston with Mr. (&) Mrs. Emmet Cox came same day.  Sunday brought Metta via Suburban next Dorothy, Wm., and Miss Wilson, the latter being a guest at Milwaukee Reunion 1929 and who seems to be interested in the happiness and affairs of our especially Gardner family (see Marriage records).  Lastly came Hazel and Emma Altenburg Cook from Lansing, Mich. - A new member from Mother's side surely welcomed by all as indicated by the presence of her attention received.

A sparse gathering but a busy enjoyable one.

Business
Table spread at 3248 Lake park at Vets of All Wars Club House.  Blessing by Sister Ella.  Report read by Secy Clara including a lettter written by Alt to his daughter Celestia pertaining to the spelling of the name Hanes.  As a reminder we enjoyed it and to further the joke 30 members present pledged to send him a card no two ways the name to be spelled alike.  Reports show the Post Master at Waterloo enjoyed equal or more than Alt.  (For the poem, check out the "Information for Moses and Mary Battles Hanes")  Motion by CR seconded by Sarah to add Altenberg to name of organization to be known as the Hanes-Altenberg Association and invitations to be sent all blood relatives outside our immediate families.  After short talks by all Goshen was selected for next meeting place to be held on Labor Day 1931, Metta to record same.  After the dinner Dr. H. and Mary Heffelfinger were guest of 4 auto loads who visited a marathon dance at 64th and Cottage.  Where the Dr. moved to the house of George Heffelfinger whose family was unable to attend of (because) of sickness where their names were added to roll.  The day now gone, Hanes disappearing and the 7th reunion is history.  Charter members absent:  Carl Hanes, Alt and Metta Hanes.
Deaths:  David Aldrich Nov. 20
Marriages:  Wm. Gardner and Mary Wilson Oct. 1st
Births:  To John Gardner and Irene Nov. 24th Francis Lucile
            To Carl Wagner and Mary, Robert William
            To William Gardner and Mary, Aug. 27 - 1 p.m. Mary Louise  Weight 8 # 13 1/2 oz.
8th Hanes-Altenberg Reunion 1931
 
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Mary Fitzpatrick Mrs. C. W. Heffelfinger Gloria Mae Dickey Carl Wagner
Florence Wagner Charles W. Heffelfinger Wilmetta Wagner Mary Wagner
Kenneth Lowsky W. D. Gardner Hazel Vane Betty Wagner
Irvin Kiess Mary Ella Gardner Mrs. Emma Cook Fred Don Wagner
Mary Kiess Geo. E. Mailloix Mrs. Harriet Aldrich Robert Wm. Wagner
Raymond Kiess Dorthy E. Gardner Mrs. Daisy Eicher Rolfe Jean Heffelfinger
Clara McCague Ida E. Haines Carleton Hanes
Eston McCague C. R. Haines Altenburg Hanes
The above names consitute the roll call of the 8th Hanes-Altenburg Reunion held at Blosser Park, Goshen Indiana Sept. 7th 1931.

The guests began to arrive Sun. 6th and by eleven o'clock Labor Day all had assembled at 313 E. Washington St. from there all met at the park in time for a gorgeous dinner served at one large table.  An ideal day with happy guests marked another anniversary in honor of our beloved parents.  Prayer was offered and dinner over a number of short talks followed.  The business of the meeting was next transacted.  A suggestion was made and carried that we employ some one each year to cater for each reunion.  Mr. and Mrs. Nic? Cripe being in charge of the gathering a vote of thanks given to them for the service and quality for the price of .55 per plate.  It was moved and carried that we hold our reunion on the Sunday being nearest to Aug. 14th.  Goshen was chosen as the most centrally located and most convenient place for all as a permanent location.  Contests were next in order winners being Mary Keiss Ella Gardner George Mailloux Jean Heffelfinger.

A number of groups of pictures were taken and everyone certainly had a lovely time visiting.  It was decided to extend membership to each and all the remaining relatives and try and have them join us each year and keep the organization growing.

We again gave thanks that we were able to all meet together once more and hoping for next years success we began to depart this ending a perfect day.  On Sept. 8th one day too late a letter from Hon. Cosper Altenburg of Little Rock Arkansas was delivered which was to have been read at our meeting but will certainly be held over for Aug. 14, 1932.

Sept. 26th, 1931 Dorothy Gardner was united in marriage to George Mailloux at a beautiful church wedding at St. Francis.

Births:  To Mr. & Mrs. Frank Sailer? 7 1/2# girl   Archibald, O

Deaths:  David Cosper Altenberg, June 1st 92 years 2 mos. 19 da. Attached obituary.
              James J. Latson, son of Joel and Mary  November 29  Age 34 5 mo. 22 d.  Attached obituary.

9th Hanes-Altenburg Reunion
No minutes.  It was held in Goshen.
Register for the 1932 9th Reunion
W. E. Gardner C. Hartley Van Vetzer Mary E. Heffelfinger Ruth Kiess;  Angola, IN
C. J. Gardner Wilmetta Wagner Howard M. Heffelfinger Ilene Kiess;  Angola, IN
Virginia F. Gardner Clara McCague Florence Heffelfinger Irene Kiess;  Angola, IN
Carl Wagner Carl Hanes Helen Heffelfinger Mary Kiess;  Angola, IN
Betty Wagner Dorothy E. Mailloux Mary Ella Gardner Raymond Kiess;  Angola, IN
Fred Wagner George E. Mailloux Annabelle Campbell Irvin Kiess;  Angola, IN
Jeanne Heffelfinger Chas. W. Heffelfinger Mary A. Williamson Mary Wagner
Adolphus Samuel Heffelfinger Sarah E. Heffelfinger Mary Lou Williamson Robert W. Wagner
Jean Heffelfinger Cam Haines Florence E. Wagner
Louise Heffelfinger Ida Haines Warren Judery?
Helen Van Velzer Gloria Mae Dickey Hattie Judery?
1937 Hanes-Altenberg Reunion
No minutes.  Not sure where it was held.

Register for the 1937 Reunion as follows:  I am not sure why some names are twice unless they were asked to add addresses.  I think names and addresses and possibly two years of registars got mixed in together.  I included both lists anyway, because past addresses are nice to know.
 
Moses B. Hanes Mr. & Mrs. Gale Hanna Edwin Griffith
Frank Altenburg; Ithica, IN Irene Kiess Mr. & Mrs. H.? C. Collins
Chas. B. Haines; Hamilton, IN F. B. Hanes & Family; 109 W. William St., Ft. Wayne, Ind. .Carl Hanes 
Orville Altenburg; Toledo, OH Maria Altenburg Kaufman; Santa Anna, Calif Dean Aldrich & Family; Angola, Ind
Sara Altenberg; Toledo, OH Louise Hanes; Hamilton, Ind. Walter Atwater; Goshen, Ind.
Ramon Altenberg; Toledo, OH Nellie Zimmerman Carleton Hanes; Butler, Ind.
Sally Altenburg;  Toledo, OH Callie E. Zimmerman; Auburn, Ind. Sarah Heffelfinger; Chicago, Illinois
Mildred Altenburg; Toledo, OH John Zimmerman; Auburn, Ind. Callie E. Zimmerman;  Auburn, Ind.
Victor Taylor; Toledo, OH N. A. Rockey; Ft. Wayne, Ind. John Zimmerman;  Auburn, Ind.
Ella Gardner; St. Francis, Wisc. Mr. & Mrs. Tom E. Doughty, Jr. 1007 Edgewater Ave., Ft. Wayne, Ind. Mary Lou Williamson; Auburn, Ind.
W. D. Gardner; St. Francis, Wisc. Orville Altenburg; 523 Spitzer Bldg., Toledo .George & Bethel Buss; Waterloo, Ind
Hazel Vane;  Lansing, Mich. Anna Eicher Wilcox; 15327 Tramell St., Detroit, Mich. Irvin & Mary Kiess;  Angola, Ind.
Mr. & Mrs. C. R. Haines Mary Aldrich Kiess; Angola, Ind. Raymond Kiess
Sadie Altenburg Blackaller; Crystal, Mich. Irvin Kiess, Ilene, Irene, Ruth, Raymond Madia & Valta Dirrim;  Hamilton, Ind.
C. R. Haynes  3238 Lake Park Ave. Harry Aldrich & Family; Ft. Wayne, Ind.  Harry Dirrim; Hamilton, Ind.
Ida Haines 3238 Lake Park Ave. Fred Aldrich & wife;  Angola, Ind. Celestia   3 kids
E. C. Altenburg, Fort Wayne, IN Graydon Rose & wife; Angola, Ind. .Wilmet Hanes; Waterloo, Ind.
Hattie E. Altenburg Mr. & Mrs. Joel Latson; Angola, Ind. Harry & Cora Aldrich;  Ft. Wayne, Ind.
W. D. Gardner; St. Francis, Mich. Mr. and Mrs. Gale Hanna & Family; Angola .Donald Aldrich
Mary Ella Gardner;  St. Francis, Mich. Mr. & Mrs. W. E. Dole; Angola, Ind. Howard M. Heffelfinger;  Plainsville, Mich.
Mrs. W. E. Altenburg; Ithaca, Mich. Wm. Haines; Chicago, Illinois Mary E. Heffelfinger; Plainsville, Mic
Chas. B. Hanes; Hamilton, Ind. Wilmetta Wagner; E. Washington, Goshen, Ind. Phoebe Weswell (guest); Plainsville, Mich
Louise Hanes; Hamilton, Ind. Mr. & Mrs. John W. Aldrich; Angola, Ind. Earl Weswell (guest); Plainsville, Mich.
Altenburg and Wilmetta Hanes Mrs. Mildred Altenburg & children Danny Bell Heffelfinger (guest); Plainsville, Mich.
Theron Hanes; Waterloo, Ind. Don, Ray, & Sally; Toledo, Ohio Billy Weswell (guest); Plainsville, Mich.
Bethel & Wilmet Hanes;  Auburn, Ind Mrs. O. L. Altenberg Mrs. Howard Aldrich; 917 N. Boltauern?, Indianapolis, Ind.
Harriet Aldrich;  Angola, Ind Sim Aldrich & family; 4701 E. Maumee St., Angola, Ind. Mrs. Anna Wilcox; 120 1/2 Main St., Northville, Mich
Mary Hanes Williamson, Auburn, Ind. Carl Wagner & family - 4; 701 E. Maumee St., Angola, Ind. J. H. Latson; Angola, Ind
Mary Lou Williamson, Auburn, Ind. Barney G. Bates; Ithaca Mrs. Sarah Heffelfinger
John W. Bates; Ithaca, Mich. Willard Bates; 1722 Illinois Ave. Lansing, MI Mrs. Gale Hanna;  Angola, Ind.
Robert Aldrich & Family N. A. Rockey; 2411 Florida Dr., Ft. Wayne, Ind. Wilmetta & Walter Atwater; Goshen, Ind
Bonnell M. Souder, M. D.; Auburn, Ind. Harry, Celestia, & Wilma Lu Dirrim Fred Wagner
Nellie Z. Weaver; Auburn, Ind. Harriet Aldrich; 403 W. South, Angola, Ind. Betty Wagner; Goshen, Ind.
Mr. & Mrs. Eston McCague Mrs. Doug Griffith & Marianne; Hamilton, IN Mr. & Mrs. W. E. Dole; Angola, Ind.

The Third Hanes-Altenburg Reunion - Sept. 11, 1938
The 3rd Hanes-Altenburg reunion was held Sunday Sept. 1937 at the Hotel Island Park, guests (of) Chas. & Louise Hanes.  The guests (of) Chas. & Louise Hanes.  The guests began to arrive early in the a.m. with well filled baskets.  At the noon hour the table groaned with good things to eat.  After the meal, the record books was passed for registration - 64 names appeared - a few did not get their names on the list.

After the dinner all adjourned to the spacious reception room, and the meeting was called to order by the Pres. Chas. Hanes - a letter was read from Rose A. Sweatland and enclosed a teacher's Diploma of her father, Uncle Cosper A. requesting it to be given to an Altenburg for treasure keeping.  All decided Orville A. of Toledo would cherish and enjoy it.  It was given to him - An interesting story by Joel Latson followed by John and Charley H. were enjoyed by the crowd.

Death came since our last meeting, Cousin Ed.A. Wilmetta Hanes were called home.

A rising vote of thanks by Orville was asked for Chas. & Louise for their welcome and hospitality in making these reunions a success.  Elections of officers were held:  Charles H. Pres., Clara Mc., Sec.-Treas.  A song festival was held - every one joining in singing old and new songs.  A free will offering was taken - after bills were paid - $2.65 remained in the treasury.  An invitation was accepted was accepted to meet again with Chas. & Louise.  Adjournment.      Clara Mc. Sec-Treas.

Registration for Sept. 11, 1938
Raymon & Sally Altenberg; 405 Manhatten Blvd. Robert Wagner Wilmet Rose & family 
Duane, Ronald , Harriet, 
Martha Rose; Angola, Ind.
Mr. & Mrs. E. McCague Florence M. Wagner Harriet Aldrich; Angola, Ind.
Mrs. Almira Teutsch Mary Lamora/Lamona Wagner Delta Dally; Fort Wayne, 2710 Broadway, Ind.
Mr. & Mrs. R. L. Hanes; R.R3  Ft. Wayne, Ind. George & Bethel Buss; Auburn, Ind. Hattie Shafer; Montpelier, Ohio
Charles Hanes, Jr. Harry A. Hanes & Family Fred. H. Aldrich, Mary Aldrich, Mark Aldrich; Angola, Ind.
Mary Hanes Williamson; Auburn, Ind. Wilmet & Theron Hanes Dr. & Mrs. Harry Aldrich & Donald; 2710 Broadway Ft. Wayne, Ind.
Mary Lou Williamson Walter & Wilmetta Atwater; 313 E. Washington St., Goshen E. C. and Hattie E. Altenburg 1809 Kensington Blvd. Fort Wayne, Ind.
Mary Jane Hanes Griffith; Hamilton Harry Dirrim & Family; Hamilton W. F. Altenburg; Ithaca, Mich.
Mrs. Fred B. Hanes; Hamilton Celestia Dirrim John Zimmerman and Mrs. John Zimmerman; Auburn, Ind.
Carl Hanes - Butler Maida, Valta, Wilma Lu Dirrim Orville & Sara Altenburg
Carl Wagner & Family Theron H. Hanes; Waterloo, Ind.
Mary Wagner John Zimmerman; Auburn, Ind.
Betty Wagner Mrs. John Zimmerman; Auburn, Ind.
Fred Wagner Gerold L. Boger; Waterloo
Fourth Hanes-Altenburg Reunion 1939
The fourth Hanes-Altenburg reunion was held Sept. 11th at the Hotel guests of Charles and Louise - The guests began to arrive early and by the noon hour all were ready to have the opportunity to satisfy their hunger by every conceivable choice of cooking - The report book was passed and 66 enrolled after the dinner hour Charley entertained the folks with many beautiful motion pictures.

Business meeting was called election of officers, old officers were held over. A story was told by Joel Latson followed by John Zimmerman which was enjoyed by all.  Many songs were enjoyed.  Mary Kiess for siding (?) at the piano.  A rising vote of thanks was given Charles and Louise for their welcome and hospitality.  An invitation was accepted to meet again with them.  A free will offering amonting to 4.75 was received.  A bill of $3.75 was allowed Charley for expenses and .50 for cards for correspodence - $2.73 was carried over from the year previous.  After the bills were paid we have $3.93 on hand.  Death visited our ---- by calling Moses Hanes Oct. 25, 1938, Cameron Hanes, March 4, 1939 Charles Heffelfinger Jr. son of Sarah was killed in an automobile accident April 15, 1939 near him home in Alabama.  Bert Cook died May 30, 1939.

Ilene K. D. born May 8th Ft. Wayne Margaret Ann.

Register - September 10, 1939
Mrs. W. D. Gardner; St. Francis John Zimmerman, Mrs. John Zimmerman; Auburn, Ind. Graydon Rose, Wilmet Rose, Duane Rose, Ronald Rose, Harriet Rose; Martha Rose, Charles Rose
Mrs. Wm. D. Gardner Jr.; Milwaukee, Wisc. Annie L. Bates; Ithaca (Michigan) Mary Williamson; Auburn, Ind.
Mr. Wm. D. Gardner; Milwaukee, Wisc. Irvin Kiess, Mary Kiess; Angola, Ind. Harriet Aldrich; Angola, Ind.
Mrs. J. W. Williams; Detroit, Mich. Mr. & Mrs. E. E. Dole; Angola, Ind. Wm. E. Doughty; Ft. Wayne, Ind.
Richard Gardner Williams; Detroit, Mich. Raymond Kiess;  Angola, Ind. Harry Dirrim, Celestia Dirrim, Maida, Valta, and Wilma Lu Dirrim; Hamilton, Ind.
Sim Aldrich; Angola, Ind. Ruth Kiess; Angola, Ind. Frank Altenburg; Ithaca, Mich.
Margaret Aldrich; Angola, Ind. Mary Lou Williamson; Auburn, Ind. Carl Hanes; Butler, Ind.
Wendell Aldrich; Angola, Ind. Ethel E. Hanes; Hamilton, Ind. Irene Kiess
Gloria Aldrich; Angola, Ind. Irvin Kiess;  Angola, Ind. Sadie Blackaller
Harry Aldrich; Ft. Wayne, Ind. Fred Hanes; Hamilton, Ind. Orville & Sara Altenburg
Cora Aldrich; Ft. Wayne, Ind. Red Hanes; Butler, Ind. Rayman & Sally Altenburg
Donald Aldrich; Ft. Wayne, Ind. Wilmet Hanes Anna Bates
Mrs. Almira Teutsch George, Bethel, & Susan Buss Mr. & Gale Hanna & family; Angola, IN
Mrs. Eston McCague Mr. & Mrs. Walter Atwater J. H. Latson; Angola, IN
Mrs. Chas. B. Hanes Betty, Fred, Robert, & Florence Wagner Robert Artman, Sharon, PA
Mrs. Rose Hanes; Springfield, OH Harry Altenburg Hanes Mrs. Ilene Kiess Doughty; Ft. Wayne, IN 
 
Hanes-Altenberg Reunion (1941)
Sept. 7, 1941 The attendance at our last reunion Sept. 10, 1939 was 66.

We had on hand from the previous year $3.35.  A free will offering was taken amounting to $6.50 making a total of $9.85.  We gave Charley and Louise $5.00 to help meet expenses. Thirty-five cents was spent in 1939 for cards and 25 cents this year - Making a total of $5.60 expenses leaving us - $4.25 in the treasury.

71 present this year.  Paid Charley $7.75, $1.00 left in the treasury.

Register
On Labor Day in 1964 urged on by Peg Crouch we met at the home of Aunt Clara McCague for our 1st Annual Reunion of the Hanes family - after a lapse of too many years - it was decided to make it an annual affair.  We were invited to the home of Virgil and Florence Hardin, Lagrange, Ind for the next year.

It was a very hot day - and after visiting - and eating - the day came to an end. - Everyone enjoyed getting acquainted - with old and new visitors.  The one who came from the most distant point was Harold Heffelfinger from California.  The oldest guest was Agnes Deems - almost a member of the family.

Picture is in the book next.  The names of the people in the picture are as follows:  Bethel Buss, Celestia (Sue) Dirriim, Theron Hanes, Clara McCague, Florence Hardin, Harold Heffelfinger, Mary Williamson.

1965 Hanes Reunion
Register
Virgil L. Hardin Agnes Deems Wilmetta, Jim & Tim Wells
Florence & Tom Hardin Edith Smeltzer (Hanes) Clara McCague
Robert Buss Mary Williamson Mary Wagner
Joyce & Natalie Carolyn C. Haines Bud & Florence (Woochie) Sechrist and John, David, Mark, Paul, & Glenn
Harold Heffelfinger Chuck, Peg, Mike, Theresa, & Mike Crouch Visitors:  Dora McInroy & Philip & Sharon
Tom & Sue Burr; Mich. Theron, Joy, Karen, Wanda, Bill & Tom Hanes James, Jeri, Janis, and Jay; Children of Richard & Betty Geyer
LeRoy & Maude Campbell Harvey Wells
On a cloudy warm Labor Day on Sept. 6, 1965 the reunion of the Hanes family was held at the home of Virgil and Florence Hardin in Lagrange, Ind.  A basket dinner was eaten at noon with lots of good food - The children played games while their parents renewed old friendships.

A short business meeting was held - also a collection to pay expenses.

Clara McCague was elected Honorary President.  Florence Hardin Secretary.  It was decided to meet on Sept. 5 - Labor Day 1966 in Waterloo, Ind., as the guest of Wilmet Wells and Bethel Buss.  This is the 2nd reunion held after a lapse of 12 years.  All had a good time.  Theron Hanes was to make some copies of our family hisotry for our next meeting.  The oldest member present was Agnes Deems.  The youngest was Natalie, daughter of Robert and Joyce Buss.  Harold Heffelfinger came the greatest distance.

Hanes Reunion 1966
 1966 Guest Register
Ilene & Bill Doughty; Ft. Wayne, Ind. Mr. & Mrs. Harvey Wells & boys Mr. & Mrs. C. L. Crouch
Carolyn Thomas; Chicago, Illinois Mr. & Mrs. Harold Kapp & son Mary Williamson
Clara McCague; Butler, Ind. Mr. & Mrs. George Buss and boys Karen, Wanda, Bill, & Tom (Hanes)
Harold Hefflefinger; California Mr. & Mrs. Tom Burr and Mike Mr. & Mrs. Virgil Hardin & Tom
Mr. & Mrs. Wm. Gardner; Milwaukee Mr. & Mrs. Robert Buss & Natalie
Mr. & Mrs. Theron H. Hanes; North Manchester Mary Kiess; Angola
The forty members of the George Hanes family met in Waterloo Ind on the 5th of Sept. 1966 at the City Park.  It was a cool and sunny day.  Everyone came with well filled baskets - The hostesses Wilmet Wells and Bethel Buss furnished ham - and everything was delicious.

Games were played by the children - football, etc.  A social hour was enjoyed by the adults.  A short business meeting was held - Clara McCague was re-elected President and FLorence Hardin re-elected for one more year as Secretary.  It was decided to try the 4th of July as the day to meet in 1967 - hoping for a better attendance - It was also decided to hold the reunion at City Park - in Waterloo, Ind. with Mary Williamson and her daughter Peg Crouch asd hostesses.

Harold Heffelfinger came the greatest distance.  Billy Kapp was the youngest guest.

A collection was taken up.  After expenses were paid there was $4.16 left.  Cards in the amount of $2.00 was spent leaving a balance of $2.16.                                                                                                            Florence Hardin, Sec.

Fourth Reunion of Hanes Family (1967)
Guest Register
Harold & Thelma Heffelfinger Mr. & Mrs. Harvey Wells & boys Theron & Joy Hanes
Mary Williamson Roma Kapp and son Karen & Tom Hanes
Mary Kiess 1320 Delaware, Ft. Wayne William & Ilene Doughty, Fort Wayne Chuck & Peg Crouch
George & Bethel Buss Junier Buss & Peg Hartgler? Mike, Therese, & Tom Crouch
Kenny, Albert, DeWayne Buss Clara McCague;  Butler, Ind Mr. & Mrs. Virgil Hardin & Tom
The fourth reunion of the Hanes family was held on the 4th of July 1967 - Thirty two were present at City Park in Waterloo, Ind.  Hostesses were Mary Williamson and Peg Crouch - They deserve our thanks for the work they did.

A good dinner was served at noon.  It was a cool and sunny day and everyone enjoyed renewing family relationships.

An old time "sing" was enjoyed with Mary Keiss at the piano.

A short business meeting was held - it was decided to have our next meeting at the City Park in Waterloo, Ind. on Labor Day - Sept. 2, 1968.  Hostesses to be Wilmett Wells and Roma Kapp.  Clara McCague is President and Florence Hardin was elected secretary for one more year.  A collection was taken up to pay for the ham.  After expenses were paid, a balance of $3.16 was left.                                                              Florence Hardin, Secretary

Register for 1968
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Buss Junior Buss Mary Williamson Mary Kiess
Natalie & Bryan Buss Tom Burr Joy Hanes Wilmet Rose
Mr. & Mrs. Wm. Gardner, Jr. Susie Burr Karen Hanes Wilmet & Harvey Wells
Virgil L. Hardin Mike & David Burr Theron H. Hanes  Tim & Jim Wells
Florence Hardin C. L. Crouch Wm. & Ilene Doughty  Celestia Dirrim
John Tom Hardin Peg Crouch David Doughty Jim & Valta Doyle
George Buss Tom Crouch Clara McCague Jim, Joe, & Jeff Doyle
The fifth reunion of the George & Harriet Hanes family was held on Sept. 2, 1968 in the City Park.  It was a beautiful sunny day.

A carry-in dinner was served at noon - which was enjoyed by all.  Theron Hanes gave the table blessing.

After the dinner was finished a business meeting was held.  Clara McCague the permanent President called the meeting to order.

Bill Doughty gave the invocation with thought "What do we want or what do we really need - in life."

Minutes of the last meeting was read and approved.

Susie Burr was nominated and elected to be Secretary.  It was voted to have the meeting at the same place and same date next year.  A collection was taken up - amount $11.33 - Voted to give Wilmet $5.00 for meat.  There was $1.41 left from last year and $6.00 was added - balance of $7.40.

Wilmet Rose from Florida and Bill and Mary Gardner from Milwaukee - came the furthest state.

Mary Kiess played the piano and we all had a wonderful time singing.  It was a very happy reunion.     Florence Hardin

Hanes Reunion Aug. 30, 1969
Guest List
Celestia & Harry Dirrim Dorothy & George Mailloux; Wauson, Wisc. Cam & Virginia Gardner; Wild Rose Bill & Mary Gardner; St. Francis, Wis.
Mary M. Wagner; Goshen, IN Al & Jean Wenzel; Richfield Wilmet Wells, 2 sons; Waterloo Mary Kiess; 1320 Delaware Ave.; Ft. Wayne, Ind.
Mary Williamson Betty Geyer; Middlebury, Ind. Geo. Buss; Waterloo Harvey Wells
Bill Zegenfus Janis Geyer Peg, Tom, Theresa Crouch Clara McCague; Butler, Ind.
Jake Buss Jay Geyer Virgil, Florence, Tom Hardin Ilene & Bill Doughty, Ft. Wayne, Ind.
 Thirty three members of the William Hanes family met once again at Waterloo, Indiana in the Shelter House at City Park for their annual reunion.  The day was sunny - hot (90 degrees) and humid - but a nice breeze was blowing.

After a delicious pot luck dinner at 1 p.m. a short business meeting was held - It was decided to have the reunion on the Sunday before Labor Day in 1970 - at the same place - City Park in Waterloo - dinner to be a little later than noon, F. Hardin elected secretary again.  Bill Doughty gave a short talk on ...

We were so happy to have Cam and Virginia Gardner, Bill and Mary Gardner, Al and Jean Wenzel; all from Wisconsin (with) us.  We hope all will come back next year.

A tape that Harold and Thelma Heffelfinger made was played for the group and a tape made for them.

The collection came to $12.40.  Five dollars was paid for the use of the shelter house - one dollar to Wilmet for coffee, etc.  Four dollars to F. Hardin for ham.  Total expense was $10.00, leaving $2.40 - left from previous year $7.40 - On hand $9.80.

Article in paper:  Hanes Family Has Reunion

The Hanes family reunion was held Saturday, August 30th at the Waterloo School Park.  Thirty six guests were there to enjoy a potluck dinner.  Those from a distance were:  Mr. and Mrs. Cameron Gardner from Wild Rose, Wisconsin; Mr. & Mrs. Al Wenzer and Mr. and Mrs. William Gardner from Milwaukee, Wis.; and Mr. & Mrs. George Mailloux from Wasusau, Wis.; Mrs. Mary Keiss and Mr. & Mrs. William Doughty and son, from Ft. Wayne, Mr. & Mrs. Virgil Hardin and son Tom, from LaGrange, Ind. Mr. & Mrs. Harold Heffelfinger from San Jose, California sent a tape recording of greeting.  Mrs. Clara McCague was elected president and Mrs. Florence Hardin secretary and treasurer for the coming year.  The next reunion will be held the Sunday before Labor Day at the same park.

Sept. 6, 1970
Guest List
Clara McCague Mary Kiess Virgil & Florence & Tom; Auburn
Wm. D. Gardner, Jr. Charles Gingerich George E. Maillioux
Mary L. Gardner Richard D. Geyer Dorthy E. Maillioux
Sister M. Ursula Gardner (Margaret) Robert W. Wagner Celestia Dirrim
Sister Mary Judith Gardner, R.S.M. (Helen) Maresells  Geri Wagner & Darlene Mary Kiess 1320 Delaware Ave, Ft. Wayne
Peg Crouch  Mr. & Mrs. Albert G. Buss (Jake & Beth) Mildred Rose
Mary Williamson  Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Buss Wilmet Wells & Timothy
Betty M. Geyer  Mr. & Mrs. Bob Buss & Children
William & Ilene Doughty & 3 children  Mr. & Mrs. Geo. Buss
 
Sunday Sept. 5, 1971
Guest List for 1971
Clara McCague Sister M. Ursula Gardner, RSM Mary Williamson
S. Mary Judith Gardner, RSM Dorothy E. Mailloux Ilene & Bill Doughty
Florence Sechrist, Paul & Glenn Sechrist Mary L. Gardner Albert Buss
William D. Gardner Jr. Richard & Betty Geyer, Janis & Jay Chuck & Peg Crouch & Therese & Tom
Geo. E. Mailloux Kenneth & Peggy Buss
Joan D. Adema & Brenda & Paul Mary Kiess
On a hot humid cloudy day - thirty descendants of William Hanes and Harriet Altenberg - met in LaGrange, Indiana at the home of Virgil Hardin.  It is always good to see the old faces and some new ones. We were happy to have Dorothy and George, daughter Joan Adema and Brenda and Paul for the fist time.

As usual everyone came with well filled baskets so everyone ate hearty.  A short business meeting was held - A prayer by Bill Doughty opened the meeting.  It was decided to hold the reunion at City Park in Waterloo, Indiana on Sunday Sept. 3., 1972.  Hostess was to furnish ham.  There was $12.55 left over from last year (1970) - collected $12.73 - making total of $25.28 on hand.

Jessica Mae Geyer was born on March 6, 1971 to Jim and Cathy Geyer.  Scott Mathew Buss was born on Nov. 8, 1971 to Bob and Joyce Buss.  Michael Paul Schneider was born on Juy 23, 1971 to Carl and Wanda Schneider.  Jeri Geyer, daughter of Dick and Betty Geyer graduated from high school - May 28, 1971.  Howard Doughty graduated from Michigan State University in June 1971 - He is the son of Bill and Ilene Doughty.  Lee Bushkill born to Dr. Larry and Carolyn (Doughty) Bushkill Dec. 19, 1970.  Tamara Kay Eiffeid born to Arlene (Doughty) and Joe Eifrid/Eifsid December 5, 1970.  Dewayne Buss discharged from service March 30, 1971. P. C.                                                        Florence Hardin, Sec.

Guest List for Sept. 2, 1972
A. G. "Jake" Buss Harry & Celestia Dirrim Mr. & Mrs. Geo. Buss Mary Williamson
Mr. & Mrs. James Wells Virgil & Florence Hardin Sister M. Ursula Gardner Chuck & Peg Crouch
Claude A. Buss Mr. & Mrs. Bob Buss & fam. S. Mary Judith Gardner, RSM Theresa Crouch
Geo. E. & Dorothy Mailloux Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Buss Clara McCague Tom Crouch
The 9th annual Hanes-Altenburg family reunion was held September 3, 1972 at the Waterloo Park.  A potluck dinner was served at 1 p.m. on this sunny, cool day.  The afternoon was spent visiting with the 28 relatives present.  It was decided to have the 1973 reunion at the same place and at the same time.  Ham will be funished by the committee.  The rent for the shelter house is paid for 1973.  This leaves a balance of $26.00 in the treasury.  Family happenings during the year are Harvey Wells (husband of Wilmet Hanes Wells) died October 1971.  Kenny and Peggy Buss had their first child, a girl, Tamera Kay, born October 28, 1971. Roselyn & Jim Wells were married November 5, 1971.  Veronica (Mailloux) Theime and James Schmitt were married April 29, 1972.  Each have five children from previous marriages.  Mary (Wilson) Gardner wife of W. D. Gardner II, died June 7, 1972.  Freddie Wagner, age 18, died in an automobile accident in California.  Mary Kiess died June 15, 1972.  Tom Hardin graduated from Purdue June 11, 1972.  He and Joyce were married August 19, 1972.  Dean Wade Koeija, son of Mary Lou Gardner was born on the fourth of July 1972.  This is Bill Gardner's grandson.  Junior Buss was discharged from the army on August 23, 1972.  Tim Wells joined the army on August 30, 1972 and is in basic training at Fort Knox, Kentucky at reunion time.                           Respectfully submitted, Peg Crouch, Sec.
10th Annual Hanes-Altenburg Reunion (Sept. 2, 1973)
Guest List 1973
Bob & Geri Wagner Joyce, Bob Buss Albert D. Buss Celestia Dirrim
Mike Wagner, Darlene, Jennette Tom & Kathy Hanes & family S. Mary Judith Gardner, RSM Larry, Karen, & Kimberly Coble
Bruce Peck, Ronnie Fetz Tim Wells Scott, Natalie, Bryan (Buss) James G. Gardner
George & Dorothy Mailloux Clara McCague Joy Kyle John R. Gardner
John A. Gardner DeWayne Buss Laura Kyle Matt (Matthew R. Gardner)
George W. Gardner Kenneth & Peggy Buss Mrs. Edward Kyle Virgil L. Hardin & Florence
Rose A. Gardner Mr. & Mrs. James Wells Teresa Crouch George & Bethel Buss
Michael G. Gardner Nancy & Beth Ann Kapp Tom Crouch
Jeanne C. Gardner Mary Kyle Chuck & Peg Crouch
Monica R. Gardner Theron & Joy Hanes Mary Williamson
 The 10th annual Hanes-Altenburg family reunion was held September 2, 1973 at the Waterloo Park.  We had a potluck dinner at 1:00 p.m.  Their were 56 family members present.  It was decided to have the reunion at the same place, same date, and it was voted to continue with a meat committee.  We voted no to the question, "Should we limit nominations for officers to those having Auburn telephone numbers." Guests were asked to give family news to either Peg Crouch or Sister Mary Judith.  Sister Mary Ursula Gardner celebrated the 50th Anniversary of her profession on May 12, (for June 26) 1973.  Hannah Gardner, David's youngest sister, died in August 25, 1973 in Indianapolis and was buried in the family plot in Milwaukee.  Mike Crouch joined the marines in January 1972.  Willie Kyle was elected president and Bob Buss was elected secretary.  Clara McCague is to be consulted on all important matters.  The food committee is as follows:  Roselyn
Wells, Bethel Buss, and Joyce Buss.  Expenses for the year:  Shelter $5.10, meat $15.68, postcards, $2.24, lemonade $1.17, and coffee $1.35 with a total of $25.54.  Balance $21.86.                             Respectfully Submitted, Bob Buss
Minutes of the 11th Annual Hanes-Altenberg Reunion
Guest Register 1974
Theron & Joy Hanes Claude Jr. & Linda K. Buss Teresa & Tom Crouch & Peg Clara McCague
Harry & Sue Dirrim Kurt, Christy, & Linda Levy John Crouch & Deb Eberly Albert Buss
George & Bethel Buss Virgil L. & Florence Hardin Cara & Chelsea Eberly Mary Williamson
Bob & Joyce Buss Wm. & Marilyn Hanes & Greg Larry, Karen, Kimberly Coble Ed & Willie Kyle & Family
Mr. & Mrs. Jim Wells Natalie, Bryan, & Scott Buss Stephanie Coble
The 11th annual Hanes-Altenburg family reunion was held Sunday, September 1, 1974 at the Waterloo Park.  Forty-four family members enjoyed a potluck dinner at 1:00 p.m.  Willie Kyle conducted the business meeting.  Virgil & Florence Hardin invited us to their house for the reunion next year.  We voted to have the 1975 reunion at the Hardin's in LaGrange, the same day and time as before.  Florence would furnish the meat.  Theron Hanes was elected President, Karen Coble elected Secretary.

News during the year was:  Fred Dirrim married Teirie Wilson on August 24, 1974.  Stephanie Marie born July 22, 1974 to Karen & Larry Coble.  Gregory Scott born Dec. 24, 1973 to Bill and Marilyn Hanes.  Heather Dawn born July 24, 1974 to the Junior Buss'.  Bradley Allen born May 1, 1974 to Peg & Ken Buss.  Peg Kreischer married April 1974 to Chuck Scarfoss.  Balance on hand Sept 1, 1974:  $21.86 minus $4.00 for postcards plus offering of $20.00.  Balance is $37.86.

Minutes of the 12th annual Hanes-Altenberg family reunion
Guest Register 1975
Virgil & Florence Hardin Harry & Celestia Dirrim  Maida Kreischer
 Ed, Willie, Dennis & Alex Kyle Mrs. Larry Coble, Kimberly & Stephanie  Chuck, Peg, & Tom Crouch
 Joe, Laura, & Mary Kyle Bill , Marilyn, Greg, & Jared Hanes Richard & Betty M. Geyer
 John & Deb Crouch & Chelsea & Cara Clara L. McCague Theron & Joy Hanes
Mary Williamson Timothy J. Wells Jim & Rozzy Wells
Bob, Joyce, Natalie, Bryan, & Scott Buss Tom, Kathy, Christy, Kristy, & Becky Hanes
The 12th Annual Hanes-Altenberg family reunion was held Sunday, Sept. 2 at Virgil & Florence Hardin's home.  Everyone enjoyed a beautiful potluck dinner.  It was a rather rainy day but some braved the elements and went fishing in the Hardin's pond and came back as wet as the fish.  Most everyone stayed inside and just talked and had a general good time.  There were 44 present that day. Then a business meeting was conducted by Theron Hanes until a new president was elected.  Nominations for president were Theron Hanes, Peg Crouch, and Bob Buss.  Bob was elected.  Nominations for secretary were Rozzy Wells and Betty Geyer.  Rozzy was elected.  A food committee was appointed.  It consisted of Bethel Buss, Rozzy Wells, Joyce Buss, and Peg Crouch.  It was decided to have the reunion at Waterloo Park.

Family things that happened during the year.  Sister Ursula Gardner retired and is living in Whitefish, Wisconsin.  John Crouch married Debbie November 5, 1974.  Jeri Geyer and Phil Stump were married May 1974.  Jared Paul was born to Bill and Marilyn Hanes Dec. 5, 1974.  Sister Judith passed away Jan. of 1975 and Bill Gardner died March of 1975 in Florida.

Previous balance was $37. 86.  Donations wwere $22.  Florence was paid back $20.00 for meat, coffee, etc. which leaves a balance of $39.86.  With everything brought up to date and the business completed the meeting was adjourned.
                                                                                                            Respectfully submitted, Rozzy Wells, Sec.

13th Annual Hanes-Altenburg Reunion
Guest List 1976
Jim & Rozzy Wells (2) Larry & Karen Coble (4) Harry & Sue Dirrim (2)
Geo. Buss (1) Clara McCague (1) Theron & Joy Hanes (2)
Maida Kreischer (1) Lucy Stevens (1) Virg & Florence Hardin (2)
Mary Williamson (1) John & Debra Crouch (4) Bob & Joyce Buss (5)
Edward & Willie Kyle (5) George & Dorothy Mailloux (2) Chuck & Peg Crouch (5)
Fr. Mario Ross (1) Bill & Nancy Kapp (2)
The 13th annual Hanes-Altenburg family reunion was held Sept. 5th at 1:00 at Hudson, IN.  There were 42 relatives and guests present.  Everyone enjoyed a bountiful potluck dinner, and the warm sunny day, visiting, and playing games.  A business meeting was called to order by Bob Buss, President, and the minutes of the last meeting were read by Rozzie (Rozzy) Wells, Secy.  Nominations for President were Bob Buss and Jim Wells.  Wells, winning.  A motion was made that the outgoing president become vice-president for the following year.  Motion carried. Nominations for Secretary-Treasurer were Bethel Buss and Sue Dirrim, Sue D. winning.  The appointed (or rather volunteered) food committee was Wilma Kyle, Sue Dirrim, and Maida Kreischer.  It was agreed to have the next meeting at Hudson, on the Sun. before Labor Day 1977.

It was reported John Gardner died in Nov. 1975.  And Timothy Wells married Elizabeth in 1976.  They are currently living in Germany.

Previous balance $39.86, postcards were $3.60, park $8.00, Lemonade $1.00, and meat $27.00 for a total of $39.60, leaving a balance of .26.  A free will offering of $33.50 was taken, giving us a present balance of $33.76.  With everything brought up to date and business completed the meeting was adjourned.                              Respectfully submitted, Sue Dirrim, Secty-T

The 14th Annual Hanes-Altenburg Reunion
Guest List for 1977
Jim & Rozzy Wells (2) Maida Kreischer (1) George & Dorthy Mailloux (2) Mary Williamson (1)
George & Bethel Buss (2) Clara McCague (1) Chuck & Peg Crouch (2) Florence Hardin (1)
Harry & Sue Dirrim (2) Wilma, Laura, & Mary Kyle (3) Theresa & Tom Crouch (2)
The 14th annual Hanes-Altenburg reunion was held at Hudson, Indiana on Sunday Sept. 4, 1977.  There were 19 family members present.

Harry & Sue announced a grandson.  Fred and Terry Dirrim had a son, Brian Douglas on August 16, 1977.  Shane and Tom Kreischer were united in marriage May 25th.  Sister Ursula asked to be remembered to all.

Next on the agenda were elections.  Nomination for President were Willie Kyle and Maida Kreischer with Willie getting it.  Nominations for Secretary-Treasurer were Theresa Crouch and Rozzy Wells with Rozzy getting it.  Willie volunteered to take care of the food and the place to have the reunion next year.  It was agreed to have it in Angola next year also.  It was moved to have the reunion next year.  It was agreed to have it in Angola next year also. It was moved to have the reunion on Monday, Labor Day, hopefully to have a bigger attendance next time.  Previous balance was $33.76.  Expenses were:  cards $3.60, Park $8.00, Meat $22.16, totaling $33.76.  Balance was 0.  Donations came to $34.00.  All business was brought up to date and the meeting adjourned.                                        Respectfully submitted, Rozzy Wells, Sec-T.

The 15th Annual Hanes-Altenburg Family Reunion
Guest List - 1978
Harry Dirrim Scott Buss Cara & Chelsea Eberly Florence E. Hardin
Sue Dirrim Bryan Buss Teresa Crouch Clara McCague
Geo. Buss Chuck & Peg Crouch Ed Kyle Jim, Rozzy, & Mandy Wells
Bethel Buss Theron & Joy Hanes Laura Kyle (Wily Kily) Brian Dirrim
Bob Buss Mary Williamson Maida Kreischer Nancy Kapp
Joyce Buss Willie Kyle Virgil L. Hardin
The 15th annual Hanes-Altenburg family reunion was held Sept. 4, 1978, Labor Day at Angola's Fireman's Park.  There were twenty-eight members present on this beautiful sunny day.  Willie Kyle, President called the meeting to order.  Minutes were read and approved.  Letters from Harold and Thelma Heffelfinger and Dorothy Wilcox were then read aloud.

Announcements were:  November 25, 1977 a daughter Heidi Elisabeth Wilmetta was born to Tim and Elisabeth Wells.  Jim and Rozzy Wells had a daughter, Amanda Lucille on April 7, 1978.  Clara McCague moved this year to Carlin Park Nursing Home right across the park.  Dennis Kyle married Monica Castle from Angola this year also.  Theron Hanes and Willie Kyle were nominated for president with Theron getting it.  A motion was made to keep the same secretary as the year before and was carried.  It was decided to have the reunion on Labor Day again and at the same park.  Virgil proposed to keep the same person president wo years in a row and then have the secretary move up to President the next year.  This was turned down.  A motion was made to move the secretary each year up to President the following year.  This was voted on and approved.  The meeting was adjourned.                                        Respectfully submitted, Rozzy Wells, Sec-Treas.

Freewill offering of $29.00 was taken up.  No previous balance.

The Sixteenth Hanes-Altenburg Reunion
Guest List -1979
Laura Kyle Joy & Theron Hanes Mary Williamson Mary Kyle
Willie Kyle Harry & Celestia Dirrim George & Bethel Buss Florence & Virgil Hardin
Ed Kyle Maida Kreischer Mr. & Mrs. James Wells
Therese Crouch Mary Lou & Chuck Crouch Mandy Wells
The sixteenth Hanes-Altenburg reunion met at Fireman's Park in Angola, Labor Day.  Meeting called to order by President Theron Hanes.  Minutes were read and corrected.  New anouncements were.

Summer Lee was born to Dennis and Monica Kyle Aug. 29, 1979.  Grandma Willie Kyle was in the Mini Marathon (6.2 miles) today.  She was the first woman to finish.  Alex Kyle was first.  Summer Lee makes Harry & Sue Dirrim Great-Grandparents again.  Bob Plesha and Linda Dirrim were married in October 1978.  Aunt Clara is pretty sick now.

Suggestions for next year's meeting were 1. Commons Park, Angola    2.  Hardin's home in LaGrange    3.  Theron's home in Warsaw.  It was voted on and decided for Common's Park.  A motion to have reunion on Labor Day at 1:00 was made and seconded and approved.  Nominations for secretary were Peg Crouch, Sue Dirrim, and Bethel Buss - Bethel was voted in.  Food committee for next year - Willie Kyle - Celestia Dirrim, Mary Kyle, and Theresa Crouch.  Letters were received from Harold Heffelfinger, Sue Davis, and Dorothy Mailloux.  Meeting was adjourned.  Balance in treasury was $29.00, bills paid $10.00 ham, $7.00 chicken, $4.00 cards leaving $8.00.  New offering was $19.00 with a new balance of $27.00.
                                                                                                                                            Bethel Buss, Sec'y

Minutes for the 1980 (The 17th Annual Hanes-Altenburg Reunion)
Attendance 1980
George & Dorothy Mailloux Maida Kreischer Ilene & Bill Doughty - Ft. Wayne, IN
Theron & Joy Hanes Charles & Peg Crouch George & Bethel Buss
Bill & Marilyn, Gregory, & Jared Hanes Willie, Ed, Laura, and Alex Kyle Jim, Rozzy, Mandy, Jaime Wells
Harry & Celestia Dirrim Virgil & Florence Hardin
The 17th Hanes-Altenburg Reunion was held September 1, 1980 at Commons Park in Angola.  After Dinner and fellowship a meeting was called to order by President Rozzy Wells.  Minutes of previous meeting were read and approved.  Motion was made and carried to hold 1981 reunion at home of Mary Williamson.  Secretary, Bethel Buss, by previous vote assumed President.  Nomination made for Secretary, Theron Hanes, and railroaded through Mary Louise Crouch was appointed head of the food committee.  At least 27 were in attendance.

Births:                To Mr. & Mrs. Fred Dirrim (Michelle) June 24
                          To Mr. & Mrs. Jim Wells (Jaime Lyn) Sept. 6, 1979
                          To Mr. & Mrs. Tim Wiggs (William) June 13 (Makes Maida grandmother)

Death:                Harold Heffelfinger  March 5, 1980

Accomplishments:
                          Tom Hardin:  Graduated No. 1 in class from law school at University of Arkansas.  He is residing in Oklahoma City.
                          Bill Hanes:  Graduated from Nazarene Bible Colleg and is pastoring in Muncie, Indiana.
                          Bill Doughty:  Retires on Dec. 1.  After 43 years with Gen. Telephone Company.
                          Tom Crouch:  He is in the U. S. Army - stationed at Ft. Carson, Colorado

Treasurer's report:  Balance brought forward $27.00.  Expenses:  Postage $4.00, Food $11.00, with a total of $15.00.
                                     Reunion Collection was $25.00.  Balance to present treasury:  $37.00

18th Hanes- Altenburg Reunion (Held at Kenneth Buss Residence)
Attendance-September 7, 1981
Bob, Joyce, Bryan, & Scott Buss Carl & Susan Davis, David Burr George & Bethel Buss
Chuck & Peg Crouch Dewayne Buss Natalie Buss
Theresa Crouch Mr. & Mrs. Claude A. Buss Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Buss
Maida Kreischer Heather, Mark & Erick Buss Theron & Joy Hanes
Harry & Sue Dirrim Albert "Jake" Buss Kimberly & Stephanie Coble
Business News: By general consent we will have the reunion Sept. 6, 1982 at 1:00 p.m.  A motion was made to have the reunion at Bob Buss' and it was carried.  A motion was made and carried to suspend rules for one year and elect both president and secretary.  A motion was made to elect Theron Hanes as president, it was carried.  Theron says he was railroaded.  Joyce Buss was nominated as Sec.-Treasurer and the motion was carried.  Food committee for next year:  Bethel Buss, Diane Buss.  Balance brought forward - $12.20  Collection for 1981 - $15.02 with the current Balance $27.22.
                                                                                                                                                Theron Hanes - Sec.
19th Hanes-Altenburg Reunion
Attendance for Sept. 6, 1982
Bob & Joyce Buss Sue & Harry Dirrim Jim, Roz, Mandy, & Jaime Wells
Natalie, Bryan, Scott Buss Linda - Christy & Kirk Levy Nancy & Beth Kapp
Theron & Joy Hanes George & Bethel Buss Guest: Lynn Pancake & Becky, Tim
Albert Buss Kenny, Peg, Tammy, & Brad Buss Guest: Also, Teresa & Mandy
Junior, Dianna, Mark, & Eric Buss Chuck & Peg Crouch
 On Labor Day Sept. the 6th of 1982, the Hanes family gathered at the Robert A. Buss home for the 19th reunion.  The weather was threatening rain but never came till everyone had departed for their respective homes.  Before the business meeting, games were played by young and old.  During the business meeting Roz Wells nominated Jake Buss for Sec. & Treasurer. Jr. Buss seconded.  This motion was carried.  Next year's reunion will be held at the Rev. Theron Hanes home in Warsaw, IN on Sept. 5, 1983.  The Food committee will consist of Joy Hanes and Karen Coble.  An entertainment committee was formed by Ken Buss and DeWayne Buss.

Happenings of 1982:  Gloria Howarth's husband died Aug. 1941.  Florence Hardin had her kneecap replaced.  Tim & Elisabeth Wells had a daughter, Jeannette Lilly Wells April 28, 1982 in Germany.  Mike and Chrissie Burr had a son, Ryan Curtis born Feb. 2, 1982.  This makes George and Bethel Hanes Buss great-grandparents.  DeWayne Buss and Julie Geisinger married Sept. 3, 1982.  She had daughters Jaynie and Jera.  Jake Buss traced the family tree as far as Moses Hanes, who was born on 27 day of June 1793.

Balance 1981:  $27.22, offering 1982: $20.00, expenses for 1981: $24.00  Balance $23.22      Jake Buss, Sec.

20th Hanes -Altenberg Reunion
Attendance
Jake Buss & Tami Allen Harry & Celestia Dirrim George & Bethel Buss
Theron and Joy Hanes Maida Kreischer Kenneth H. Buss
Bill & Marilyn Hanes, Gregory & Jared Christy Levy & Linda Levy Therese, Mike, & Thomas Crouch
Tom, Kathy, Cristy, & Becky Hanes Jim, Roz, Mandy, and Jaime Wells Chuck & Peg Crouch
Larry, Karen, Kimberly, & Stephanie Coble Junior, Dianna, Mark, & Eric Buss
The 20th Hanes-Altenburg reunion was enjoyed at Theron and Joy's home on Sept. 4, 1983 with 27 family members present.  After a delicious potluck dinner we had our business meeting called to order by President Jake Buss.  An article about George Hanes was read by Jake.  Minutes were also read by Jake.  Nominations for Secretary were Karen Coble.  Bethel Buss, and Rozzy Wells with Rozzy getting it.  Joy invited everyone to Warsaw next year same time.  Karen Coble and Joy Hanes volunteered for the food committee next year, too.  It was moved by Therese Crouch to adjourn the meeting.  It was seconded by William Hanes.  Expenses for 1983 were postage $4.68, meat $24.00 with a total of $28.68.  The previous balance was $23.22 with offerings for 1983 of $29.37 with a total of $52.59.  The balance for 1983 - $23.91.
The 21st Hanes-Altenburg Reunion
Attendance Sept. 3, 1984
Larry & Karen Cople, Kim & Stephanie Theron & Joy Hanes
George & Bethel Buss Chuck & Peg Crouch
The 21st Hanes-Altenburg reunion was held at Theron & Joy's in Warsaw on Sept. 3, 1984 with 10 present.  Theron and Peg were acting officers.  News - Tim & Elisabeth Wells had a boy in Germany and named him Christopher James.   Jake and Tami Buss also had a boy in the month of July.  A motion was passed to retain the old officers.  The reunion will be held next year at Jim and Roz Wells'.  Bethel and Roz will be on the food committee.  Collection was $6.00 with the balance brought forward $23.91 brining it to te total of $29.91.
22nd Hanes-Altenburg Reunion (Held at Jim & Roz Wells' at Ashley, IN)
Guest Register for 1985
Tami, Jake, & ? Buss Tom, Joy, & Matthew Hardin Theron & Joy Hanes
Virgil & Florence Hardin, LaGrange, IN Chuck & Peg Crouch Bill, Marilyn, Greg, & Jared Buss
Sue & Harry Dirrim, Hamilton, IN George & Dorthy Mailloux Jim, Rozzy, Amanda, & Jaime Wells
Claude, Dianna, Heather, Mark, & Eric Buss Heidi Wells
23rd Hanes-Altenburg Reunion (Held at Jim & Roz Wells' at Ashley, IN)
Guest Register for 1986
Claude, Dianna, Mark, & Eric Buss Virgil & Florence Hardin Jim & Rozzy Wells
George Buss Peg & Chuck Crouch Amanda & Jaime Wells
Alex Kyle Harry & Sue Dirrim Theron & Joy Hanes
24th Hanes-Altenburg Reunion
Held at Florence & Virgil Hardin's, LaGrange, IN
Guest Register for 1987
Chuck & Peg Crouch Rick & Linda Wicker Therese Crouch
Mr. & Mrs. Harry Dirrim Mike Crouch & Diana Jim, Roz, Amanda, & Jaime Wells
Virgil & Florence Hardin Alex Kyle
Balance on hand $22.48.  Alex Kyle was elected secretary.  Diane Buss moves up to president.  New business:  Linda Dirrim and Rick Wicker were married.  Rich has a daughter, Emily.  Tim and Kathy (Cathy) Wells had a baby boy, Derek Paul Harvey on Aug. 19, 1987.  Nancy Capp (Kapp) had a baby girl, Lynn, in March 1986.  Sue and Harry Dirrim host next year.  Sue & Linda Food Committee.  Temperature 85 degrees, overcast - Rozzie (Rozzy) and Jim took video pictures.
25th Hanes-Altenburg Reunion (Held at Harry & Sue Dirrim's, Hamilton, IN)
Guest Register for 1988
Alex Kyle Maida Kreischer Jim, Roz, Amanda, & Jaime Wells
Christine Levy Willie Wigg Chuck & Peg Crouch
Linda Wicker Virgil L. & Florence Hardin Sue & Harry Dirrim
Betty M. Geyer Tim, Cathy, Heidi, Christopher, Derek Wells Theron & Joy Hanes
26th Hanes-Altenburg Reunion (Jim & Roz Wells' house at Ashley, IN)
Guest Register for 1989
Tim, Cathy, Heidi, Chris & Derek Wells Brian Dirrim & Michelle Dirrim Therese & Lacy Bolen
Jim & Rozzy Wells Virgil & Florence Hardin Theron & Joy Hanes
Amanda & Jaime Wells Alex & Julie Kyle Stephanie Coble
Maida Kreischer Harry & Sue Dirrim
Linda Wicker, Emily Wicker Jake, Tami, & Josh Buss
Balance on had Sept. 4, 1989, $27.18.  The 26th Hanes-Altenburg Reunion was held at Jim and Roz Wells' on Labor Day.  There were 29 present.  After eating our fill at a delicious potluck dinner, the meeting was called to order by Alex Kyle.  Alex moved up to president with Rozzy Wells being elected secretary.  News:  Alex Kyle and Julie Ellen Nelson were married Nov. 4, 1988.  Lacy Bolen and Therese Mary Crouch wed Aug. 5, 1989.  Tom and Joy Hardin had a baby boy Aug. 1, 1989.  His name is Alexander Jake.  Rick & Natalie (Buss) Taylor had a son - Zachery Ryan on July 6, 1989.  A card was received from George & Dorothy.  Alex & Julie offered their home at Columbia City for next year's reunion.  The meeting was adjourned.  Submitted by Rozzy Wells
27th Hanes-Altenburg Reunion
Guest Register (Sept. 3, 1990)
Alex & Julie Kyle Bob & Joyce Buss Emily E. Wicker Brian Dirrim
Susan Davis Peg Crouch Florence Hardin Michelle Dirrim
Theron & Joy Hanes Rick Wicker Virgil L. Hardin Doug & Christine Leonard
Stephanie Coble Linda Wicker Harry & Sue Dirrim Maida Kreischer
Married:  Doug Leonard & Christine (Levy) - March 16, 1990
Deaths:    Dorothy Gardner Mailloux of Pickerel, Wis.  Jan. 13, 1990 in Florida.  Daughter of Ella Hanes Gardner.
               Don Heffelfinger of Arkansas, Feb. 28, 1990.  Son of Sarah Heffelfinger.
28th Hanes-Altenburg Reunion
Sept. 2, 1991  Guests
Alex & Julie Kyle Peg Crouch Laura Loveberry (Mark goose hunting)
Virgil & Florence Hardin Joy & Theron Hanes Tim, Cathy, Heidi, Chistopher, & Derek Wells
Harry & Sue Dirrim Maida Kreischer
Therese Crouch Doug, Christine, & Kathryn Leonard
The 28th Hanes reunion was held at Alex and Julie Kyle's house at Columbia City.  21 people attended and it will be held there again next year.

Katie Leonard Sept. 19th                                                                I am not sure how this was set up
Ashton Marie (Hanes) McKinstry                                                    and who was born to whom so I
August 14th, daughter of Becky Hanes                                             typed it exactly how it was in the
Tom Kreischer 2 lbs. 13 oz. July 1991  Tercha?                               minutes. Roz
   Voted to combine offices - Alex Kyle elected to both.
                submitted by Therese Crouch

29th Hanes-Altenburg Reunion
Sept. 7, 1992  Guest List
Alex & Julie Kyle Therese Crouch Lin Wicker; Fremont, IN
Peg Crouch Theron & Joy Hanes Bob Buss
Thomas & Kathy Crouch & boys Harry & Celestia Dirrim;  Hamilton, IN Betty M. Geyer; Briston, IN
Virgil & Florence Hardin; LaGrange, IN Brian Dirrim; 170 W. 200 N., Angola, IN
30th Hanes-Altenburg Reunion
Guest List Sept. 6, 1993
Alex & Julie Kyle Brian Dirrim & Michelle Betty Geyer
Mary M. Wagner Larry & Karen Coble Mark, Markus, & Laura Loveberry
Virgil & Florence Hardin Christine & Katie Leonard
Harry & Celestia Dirrim Linda Wicker
$54.00 left for next year.
31st Hanes-Altenburg Reunion
Sept. 4, 1994 Guest List
Alex & Julie Kyle Betty & Richard Geyer McJanasa D. Geyer & Mrs. Judy Geyer
Chit & Florence (Woochie) Granger Virgil & Florence Hardin James Arbogast
Theron & Joy Hanes Robert W. & Diane K. Wagner Jeri (Geyer) Stump
Mary & Floyd Utley Larry & Karen Coble
Mary M. Wagner Kim Diusley/Dusley, Erick & Natalie
$54.00 plus $14.00 donations less expenses makes $68.00 Total.
32nd Hanes-Altenburg Reunion
1995 Guest List
Jim & Judy Geyer, Palis/Dalis Ann & Melissa ? Jay and Adam Geyer
Linda Dirrim Wicker Janis (Geyer) Arbogast Celestia Hanes Dirrim
Robert W. & Diane K. Wagner Jeri (Geyer) Stump Theron & Joy Hanes
Mary M. Wagner Mark & Laura Loveberry & Markus
Dick & Betty Geyer Julia & Alex Kyle
Mary & Floyd Utley Virgil & Florence Hardin
Death - Harry Dirrim                                                                            $85.00 forward
25th anniversary - Karen & Larry Coble                                                Born - Amber Nicole Clayton, granddaughter
Beautiful day - Sunny - low 80's                                                                of Tom Hanes, great-grandaughter of Theron
Met at Richard & Betty Geyer at Bristol, IN                                              and Joy Hanes.
Wedding - Stephanie & Christopher Holsclaw
                            (Karen & Larry Coble's daughter)
33rd Hanes-Altenburg Reunion
Sept. 2, 1996 at "Briar Patch" Shelter at Bonneyville Mill County Park, Briston, IN
Guest List
Mary Wagner Larry & Karen Coble Bruce Wagner Jeri Stump
Dick & Betty Geyer Don & Maida Hissong Larry Marner Robert Wagner
Bob Wagner Celestia Dirrim Florence Hardin Janis Arbogast & John
Theron & Joy Hanes Linda Dirrim Jay & Adam Geyer Ray Bogard, Megan, & Brandon
$85.00 on hand, rental $60.00, stamps $6.60, chicken $18.00 with a balance of  $.40.  Collected $44.00 with a total balance of $44.40.
34th Hanes-Altenburg Reunion
Sept. 1, 1997  Guest List
Jay & Adam Geyer Peg Crouch Julia & Alex Kyle
Bob Wagner Tom & Kathy Hanes Stephanie & Skyuler Holsclaw
Fred Wagner; Boise, Idaho Mary Wagner Robert & Chrystal (Hanes) Clayton & Amber
Betty Geyer Joy & Theron Hanes Beki (Rebecca) Hanes & Ashton
Jeri Stump Sue Dirrim Bubb?, Kim, Erick, & Natalie Owsley
Florence C. Hardin Maida & Don Hissong
Remarks:  Richard Geyer passed away.  New baby - Skyler Holsclaw
Balance $44.40 with expenses of $37.20 with a collection of $71.70.  Balance of $78.90.
35th Hanes-Altenburg Reunion (Sept. 7, 1998 Hamilton Lake)
Guest List
Willie Wiggs Larry & Karen Coble Florence Hardin
Don Hissong Peggy Apger Ardhala Hepler
Maida Hissong Jim & Rozzy Wells Russ Hepler
Sue Dirrim Amanda & Jaime Wells Betty Geyer & John Nisley
Peg Crouch Mike Hanni Mark, Laura, Markus, & Madison Loveberry
Alex & Julia Kyle Theron & Joy Hanes
Remarks:  New great-grandson for Betty Geyer - Dakota Jay Geyer  June 15
                New great-grandson for Peg Crouch - Jaxon Koehl  March 12
                New grandson - Larry & Karen Coble - David Curtis Holsclaw II
                New baby - Madison Alexandria Loveberry - Feb. 2, 1992  Parents:  Mark & Laura Loveberry
                    Great-grandparents:  Ed & Willie Kyle
                College Students:  Amanda & Jamie (Jaime) Wells  at Ball State University
                Sue Dirrim will be 90 in March.

Next meeting will be at Alex and Julie Kyle's at Columbia City.

36th Hanes-Altenburg Reunion (Sept. 5, 1999 Columbia City, IN)
Guest List
Julia & Alex Kyle Larry & Karen Coble Guest:  Mike Hanni (Jaime's fiancee)
Sue Dirrim Theron & Joy Hanes Guests: Mick & Nicky Smith? (neighbors)
Peg Crouch Maida Hissong
Bill & Brenda Hanes Jim, Roz, Jaime, and Amanda Wells
The 36th Annual Hanes-Altenburg Reunion was held Sept. 6, 1999 at Julia and Alex Kyle's home at Columbia City, IN.  it threatened rain all day but never materialized.  Alex and Julia had a nice tent set outside in case it did rain with bright red tablecloth's cheerfully welcoming.  Everyone who came visited before eating with much family history being discussed.

Theron and Joy brought family pictures to enjoy and Jim and Roz Wells brought a book Rozzy did about her side of the family and she plans on make a similar book for the Hanes-Altenburg side.  She brought some information that she had already gotten from the libraries in Ft. Wayne and Auburn and also Waterloo Yearbooks that Theron and Sue especially enjoyed looking at as this is where they went to school.  Family sheets were handed out for family members to fill out and a history book was brought that had Daniel Altenburg and the Hanes family mentioned in it.

A huge potluck dinner was offered with Alex and Julia providing meat and drinks.  Everyone ate and then ate again because there was so much food.  Everything was enjoyed by all.

A new baby was born, Michelle, making Wanda Hanes a grandmother.  Zaylie Laree Ryan August 14, 1989.

A motion to have Alex Kyle, president and Rozzy Wells as Secretary was passed.  Our next reunion will be at the Hamilton Park, Hamilton, IN on Labor Day.  The balance in the treasury is $90.78 with $24.00 being collected on this day.
                                                                                                Respectfully submitted, Rozzy Wells, Sec.

 
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