First Johnson Cousins Reunion gathers in Salt Fork area
Walter and Mona Johnson moved from Eastland to Collingsworth in 1915. Their grandchildren hosted the first Cousins Reunion at the VFW Club on October 11 with more than 60 attendees from four states. Wilma Green and Doris Nash organized the event with games, history readalouds, and keepsakes for participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter William
Mona Johnson
Eastland County
Collingsworth County
Salt Fork
VFW Club
Wilma Wilson Green
Doris Cummings Nash
Harold
Margie Wilson Barnhart
Collingsworth
Ronald Cummings
Darryl Morris
Travis Cummings
Pat Johnson
Home Delivered Meals Weekly Menu
Week of October 20 to 24 lists daily prepared meals: Monday fish with sides and milk. Tuesday fried chicken with rice dressing and fruit. Wednesday spaghetti with meat sauce and salad. Thursday ham with potato salad and apricots. Friday roast with peas, yams, and cobbler.
Birthday celebration in Childress at Ranchouse Restaurant
A birthday gathering at Ranchouse Restaurant in Childress celebrated the birthdays of Chester Judd and Juanita Judd with family and friends. Ab Abernethy, Garth Abernethy, Dick Judd, and Lavern Judd joined in as cake was shared and the chorus sang Happy Birthday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judd
Chester White
Ranchouse
Childress
Chester
Juanita Judd
Garth Abernethy
Lavern Judd
Personal Guests Visit Myrtle Yarbrough Kin at Bass Hollow Lodge
E K Strickland 89 from California and sisters Dick Strickland 85 Oklahoma City and Effie Gibson 91 Erick OK spent Monday with Myrtle Yarbrough. Niece Doris Stallings joined for hours of reminiscing while Buck and Maudine Judd Amarillo and family stayed at Possum Kingdom Lake October 7 to 10 and visited Friday night with Dick and Lavern Judd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Yarbrough
E. K. Strickland
California
Dick Strickland
Oklahoma City
Effie Gibson
Erick, OK
Buck
Maudine Judd
Amarillo
Regie
Sue
Jason Judd
Brent
Mandie
Jacob
Abbie
Bass Hollow Lodge
Possum Kingdom Lake
Lavern Judd
VFW Ladies Auxiliary Receives Community Service Award
District officers visit VFW Ladies Auxiliary meeting on October 7 1997 at the Post Home. Activities included pledges, minutes, treasurer report, charity drives for the National Home and Amarillo VA Hospital, clothing drives, pillows from hosiery, and a district inspection. Members logged extensive volunteer hours and visits. praise given to Post Commander Leonard Kujawski for earning the Community Service Award.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
VFW Ladies Auxiliary
Post Home
Kathryn Bartenbruch
Laverne Hughs
V. F. W. National Home For Widows and Orphans
Amarillo VA Hospital
Esta Glenn
Barney
Amarillo VA
VFW
Ladies Auxiliary
Leonard Kujawski
Chamber of Commerce
Panhandle author notes and library sale highlights
Panhandle resident D. R. Meredith writes about Sheriff Charles Matthews in a five book series, while Tami Hoag and Patricia Cornwell are praised for thriller and Scarpetta novels. Also featured is Beauty by Susan Wilson and an October fall used book sale at the library with books priced by the inch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panhandle
D. R. Meredith
Charles Matthews
Tami Hoag
Louisiana
Annie Broussard
Nick Fourcade
Hoag
Patricia Cornwell
Dr. Kay Scarpetta
Scarpetta
Ireland
Virginia
Kay
Cummings Family Reunion With Johnson Cousins Attendees List
The Cummings family met the Johnson cousins at the VFW Post on Saturday October 11 for a reunion and planned a follow up with the Ernestine Cummings family on Sunday October 12. Attendees included Willie Cummings Doris Nash Tom Nash Ronald Cummings Marie Cummings Paducah Travis Hardy Owasso Denise Cummings Stillwater Michael Cummings Marty Stallcup Owasso Dean Cummings Rachel White Shelby White Bob Mandy Derrick Aaron Cummings from Pampa Billy Cummings John Cummings Amarillo Gary Cummings Grand Prairie Timmy Tina Brooks Christian Brooks Roaring Springs Seldon Seale Mike Kelly Tell Sierra Rusty Jody Cummings Wellington and others from the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob
Mandy Cummings
Aaron Cummings
David
Pampa
Alma Wilson
Margie Barnhart
Billy Fred Cummings
John Cummings
Jason
Landee
Soren Martin
Amarillo
Ronald
Marie Cummings
Paducah
Tony
Gaylen Layton
Mike
Vicki
Brittany
Matthew
Megan
Chance Pitman
Kelli
Cara Davis
LeAnn Layton Carroll
Arlington
Gary Cummings
Grand Prairie
Jackie Boyer
Jack James
Terry Gonzalez
Raymond
Beatrice Johnson
Pat
Deanna Johnson
LaJuan Wilson Boyer
Ryan Shanks
Dallas
Darry
Sharon Morris
Kemper
Nicki Bullard
Sharyn Morris
Austin
Marty
Diane
Bryce Stallcup
Jeff Hardy
Travis Cummings
Owasso
Denise Cummings
Stillwater
Michael Cummings
Burbank
Dean Cummings
Rachel White
Shelby White
Oklahoma City
Vicki Killian
Hollis
Kristi
Mitchell
Andrew
Edmond
R. B
Carla Beth Johnson
Fremont
Wanda Wilson Brady
Las Vegas
Ruby Riley
Golda Jones
Willie Cummings
Isla Mae Morris
Barney
Esta Glenn
Wellington
Doris
Tom Nash
Wilma
Harold Green
VFW
Johnson
Ernestine Cummings
Oklahoma
Owasso, OK
Oklahoma City, OK
Mandy
Derrick
Billy Cummings
Timmy
Tina
Christian Brooks
Roaring Springs
Joe
Penny
Talon
Casey Cummings
Tim
Toni
Cole
Keri Jo
Matt Cummings
Seldon Seale
Kelly
Tell
Sierra
Rusty
Jody Cummings
1954 Study Club Opens Fall Luncheon at Carthel Lewis Home
The 1954 Study Club met at Mrs. Carthel Lewis on October 9 1997 for the opening fall luncheon. President Mrs Walter Camp led a business meeting after lunch. Members shared summer activities and roll call. Ben Ratliff led the Club Collect. John Rhodes presented year books for 1997 98. Cal Hurst announced the library Christmas tree fund book and theme. Attending were Mary Brim Opal Camp Louise Cox Helen Fires Lynn Hurst Juanita Owens Lois Ratliff Robbie Rhodes Beatrice Thomas hostess Mrs Lewis and guests Gay McAlister Pat Lewis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carthel Lewis
Walter Camp
Ben Ratliff
John Rhodes
Cal Hurst
Library
Mary Brim
Opal Camp
Louise Cox
Helen Fires
Lynn Hurst
Juanita Owens
Lois Ratliff
Robbie Rhodes
Beatrice Thomas
Mrs. Lewis
Gay McAlister
Pat Lewis
Lagert Rally prep and Chaparrals gathering report
News from Good Sams Chaparrals notes an early arrival for the Lagert Rally on October 10 11 and 12 with rain and wind limiting fishing but a morning boat dock session. Durant and Helen with host friends plan a Fall Samboree trip to Amarillo October 21 while a large group shares meals, crafts, and a Friday wiener roast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steve Bowen
Papa Bear
Buster
Durant
Blair and
Altus
Delbert
George Keeton
Wendell
Helen
George An
Vickie
George K
Amarillo
Also Mentioned on This Page
Me Wellngton
First Johnson
Dr. Baula
Dama
Dilso
Shelly
Disenath
Ina Datum
Pauline Masten
Louise Armstrong
J. B. King
Wellington State Bank Community Bank
Cecil Berryman
Collingsworth County Museum Board
Society News
Edna Wooldridge
Mary Sanford
Jim Sikes
Orén
Thelma Rogers
Deanna Duke
Vere Barton
Faye Horton
Betty Winslett
Guest
Friona
John Duke
Susan Wilson
Alix Miller
Crompton
America
Leland Crompton
Alix
New Hampshire
Virgie White
Bogee White
Uly
Uail
Cummings
Good Sams
George
Raymond Horton
Vickie Porter
Ruth Caldwell
A. V
Erma Lee Lowrie
Loyd
Margaret Vines
John
Bobbie Rhodes
Bear
Annie Bowen
Helen McInnis
Ava White
Quail
Ina Keeton
Patsy Gresham
Murrell
Dorothy Whitaker
Hedley
Elmer
Kay Feemster
James
Barbara
Wendy
Holly Parker
Cache
Bill Joe
Mary Nell Patterson
Bridal Registry
Gudy
Gaylon Cochran
Becky Gray
Canthony
Porter
Katherine Jolavan
Wiley Fines
Danna Jameson
Scott Justafaon
Dls Street
Gite & Ix
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