We had a fine day for our tenth reunion of the Newton Family, held on the lawn of the "Old Homestead", which I think must have been enjoyed by everyone.
By the time dinner was served I think everyone had a extra good appetite and did justice to the lovely dinner especially to Cecil Watson's "Spanish Rice".
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The men and boys enjoyed themselves by playing ball, but I never did know just what the score was.
Some of the ladies gathered around to watch little Terrance Lynch as he entertained us by trying to walk, and finally he took his first step that day.
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At the business meeting:
Motion was made and carried to hold the Reunion the first Saturday in August.
Motion was made and carried for each member to furnish some entertainment or pay money which is to be used for sports and etc.
Motion was made and carried for to send cards to the members two weeks ahead and notify them of the date of the reunion.
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A collection was taken of $4.10
Collection toward sports: .05
Expenses:
coffee .25
cool ade .20
plates .10
2# sugar .11
.66
Balance on hand for 1941 $3.49
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The following were elected to take charge of the Reunion for 1941:
President Robert Kellogg
Vice President Harold Kellogg
Secretary Aletha Roof
Treasurer Charles Newton Sr.
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Marriages:
Robert Kellogg to Katherine Teter on Aug. 22, 1940
Chas. Wesley Newton to Virginia Olive Lord on May 4, 1940
Theodore Newton to Ruth Berry on Oct. 13, 1939
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Pan American Union Issue
Founding of the Pan American Union, 50th anniversary.
The Three Graces, by Sandro BotticelliBirths:
To Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Clintsman, Richard, Oct. 13, 1939
To Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Newton, Mary Lou, Nov. 29, 1939
To Mr. & Mrs. Judy Watson, Stephen Duane, Sept. 1st, 1939
To Mr. & Mrs. Harold Forbes, Carl Wesley, June 7th, 1940
The Meeting was adjourned
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Attendance of the 1940 Newton Family Reunion,
Members:
Emma Jane Harrington, Barnes Corners, NY
Fred M. Newton, Copenhagen, N.Y.
Kenneth G. Newton, Copenhagen, N.Y.
Abbie Newton, Copenhagen, N.Y.
Mary Lou Newton, Copenhagen, N.Y.
Mae E. Rusaw, Copenhagen, N.Y.
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Thirteenth Amendment Issue
75th anniversary of the
13th Amendment to the Constitution abolishing slavery.
Emancipation Monument; Lincoln and Kneeling Slave,
by Thomas Ball
Cecil Watson, Barnes Corners, NY
Stephen Duane Watson, Barnes Corners, NY
Cedric Roof, Barnes Corners, NY
Nellie Roof , Barnes Corners, NY
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Wyoming Statehood, 50th Anniversary
Milton Roof, Fillmore, N.Y., R.1
Bernard Roof, Fillmore, N.Y., R.1
Faith Marie Roof, Fillmore, N.Y., R.1
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Vermont Statehood, 150th Anniversary
Sate Capitol, Montpelier
DeWitt S. Newton, Copenhagen, N.Y., R.2
Chas. M. Newton, Box. 137, Maine, N.Y.
Bessie M. Newton, Box. 137, Maine, N.Y.
Naomi R. Newton, Box. 137, Maine, N.Y.
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Dana Steele, 105 Frey Ave., Union, N.Y.
Minnie Newton, Adams Center, N.Y.
Mabel Newton, Adams Center, N.Y.
Frank Newton, Adams Center, N.Y.
Aletha Roof, Fillmore, N.Y., R.1
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National Defense Issue
90-millimeter Anti-aircraft Gun
Members 21
Visitors 2
Total 23
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National Defense Issue
Torch of Enlightenment
Aletha Roof, Secretary
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Three different Tuberculosis labels are attached.