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
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.
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 |
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.
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 |
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 |
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 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.
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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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 |
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.
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 |
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 |
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.
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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 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.
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? |
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. |
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.
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 |
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.
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
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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.
Wilmet Rose | Celestia Dirrim | Harry Aldrich; Ft. Wayne, Ind. | Karen Collins |
Graydon Rose | Maida Dirrim | Cora Aldrich; Ft. Wayne, Ind. | Noah Rockey |
Duane Rose | Valta Dirrim | Donald Aldrich; Ft. Wayne, Ind. | Olive Rockey |
Ronald Rose | Wilma Lu Dirrim | W. D. Gardner; St. Francis, Wis. | Joan Rockey |
Harriet Rose | Wilmet Hanes | Ella Gardner; St. Francis, Wis. | Janet Rockey |
Martha Rose | Theron & Joy Ernest Hanes | Ethel Hanes | Mr. and Mrs. John Zimmerman; Auburn, IN |
Charles Rose | George Buss; Waterloo, Ind. | Louise Hanes | Clara and Eston McCague |
Mrs. Mary Wagner; Lagrange, Ind. | Bethel Buss; Waterloo, Ind. | Charles B. Hanes | Carl Hanes; Butler, Ind |
Betty Wagner; Lagrange, Ind. | Susan Buss; Waterloo, Ind. | Charles B. Hanes | Mary Williamson |
Fred Wagner; Lagrange, Ind. | Robert Altenburg | Bob Hanes | Mary Lou Williamson |
Bobby Wagner; Lagrange, Ind. | E. C. Altenburg; Ft. Wayne, Ind. | Aulae Hanes | Mary Kiess |
Florence Wagner; Lagrange, Ind. | Hattie E. Altenburg; Ft. Wayne, Ind. | Roberta Hanes | Irvin Kiess |
Mary Wagner; Lagrange, Ind. | Nellie Z. Weaver; Auburn, Ind. | Aulae Ann Hanes | Raymond Kiess |
Dorthy Wagner; Lagrange, Ind | Fred Aldrich; Angola, Ind. | Marianne Griffith | Visitors: Mr. & Mrs. A. Vernier |
Wilmetta Atwater; Goshen, Ind. | Mary Aldrich; Angola, Ind. | Larry Griffith | Visitor: Miss Mary Decker |
Walter Atwater; Goshen, Ind. | Robert Aldrich; Angola, Ind. | Betty Collins | |
Florence Wagner; Goshen, Ind. | Sarah Aldrich; Angola, Ind. | Cleo Collins | |
Harry Dirrim | Marvin Aldrich; Angola, Ind. | Gary Collins |
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.
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 |
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.
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 |
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.
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 |
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
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 |
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
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. |
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.
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 |
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 |
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.
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 |
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 |
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 |
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.
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 |
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.
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) |
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
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) |
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.
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 |
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.
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 |
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
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 |
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
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 |
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 |
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.
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 |
Larry & Karen Cople, Kim & Stephanie | Theron & Joy Hanes |
George & Bethel Buss | Chuck & Peg Crouch |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
Next meeting will be at Alex and Julie Kyle's at Columbia City.
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 |
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.