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Laughery Reunion - 1968

The Fourth Reunion of the Family of 
David Leander Laughery and Martha Jane Harbaugh

August 18, 1968

 

The fourth Laughery family reunion was held on Sunday, August 18, 1968 at the home of Willis and Dorothy Laughery.  It was sunny and hot with 43 in attendance.A delicious buffet dinner was enjoyed by everyone, especially the five flavors of homemade ice cream, brought by some of the families, and the three tiered cake made by Ruth Wilkerson. 

There were games and puzzles for every age.  These included balloon busting, tug of war, potato relay, peanut and candy piñata, guessing pieces of elbow macaroni in a jar (won by Ruth Ann Wilkerson), lemon toss, peanut scramble, and treasure hunt. In the absence of the president, the secretary conducted the meeting.  The minutes were read and approved.  The treasurer reported $18.51 on hand.  The nomination and election of officers for the following year was held.

  • President - Robert Vincent
  • Vice President - Ronald Case
  • Secretary - Lois Winand
  • Treasurer - Ira Laughery
  • Entertainment - Alvin Thompson family
  • Menu Committee - Hazel Davis and Loretta Downes

The reunion started at 1:30 p.m. and continued until dark.  An enjoyable day was had by all. 

Respectfully submitted,
Lois Winand, Sec.

Balance from 1967   $18.51
Dues                          $13.00
Balance Forward      $31.51

Guests attending the 1968 reunion:

  • Harry Winand, Lois, Steve, Rell, Keith , John
  • Willis Laughery, Dorothy
  • Ira Laughery, Ruth
  • William Wilkerson, John, RuthAnn, John Wayne, Linda, Ruth
  • Charles Thompson, Anna Mae
  • Louis Davis, Hazel, Richard
  • Alvin Thompson, Nancy, Bobby, JoAnn, Jerry, Susan, Barry
  • Arthur Laughery, Kathryn
  • Ronald Case, Peggy, Karen, Blair
  • Robert Vincent, Irene, Debbie, Linda
  • Loretta Downes, Kim, Julie
  • Mary Sue Wilson (friend of Bobby Thompson’s)
  • Tim Finkbinder

 

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