HISTORICAL TRIVIA 1936-1940 - Fulton County Public Library

Mrs. Fred Skinner of Twelve Mile; Mr. & Mrs. Phil Eskew and
daughter of Wabash; Mr. & Mrs. V.L. Barker of Fulton; Mrs. Sarah
Bair of Toledo, Ohio; and Mr & Mrs. Robert Wells and daughter of
Chicago.
HARDING CAFE
Closed Because Bldg. Sold
The News-Sentinel, Aug. 16 1937
The Harding Cafe at 610 Main Street was closed today by the
owners as the building which houses the same has been sold to Harry
Hogue, owner of a dairy bearing his name. The Harding sisters may
reopen their cafe at another location some time in the fall.
SMITH REUNION
George Smith Park, Lake Bruce
The News-Sentinel, Aug. 17 1937
The twenty-third annual reunion of the Smith family was held
last Sunday at the George Smith Park, Lake Bruce, Indiana, with about
125 present. Daniel Smith, the only surviving member of the original
Smith family and now in his 90th year was present and enjoyed the day.
Members of the family were present from Kankakee, Ill., Detroit,
Mich., Louisville, Ky., and South Bend, Logansport, Newcastle, Fort
Wayne, Winamac, Star City, Kewanna and Rochester
Officers elected for the ensuing year were as follows: Walter
Dederich of Logansport, president; Henry A. Smith, Loganspor, vicepresident,
and Harry W. Wilson of Rochester, secy-treas. The
Sadowsky and Wilson families from Rochester were present.
EASTERDAY REUNION
Bill Easterday Home, Marshtown
The News-Sentinel, Aug. 17 1937
The 17th annual Easterday family reunion was held at the home
in Marshtown of Mr. & Mrs. Bill Easterday, Sunday. One hundred
persons enjoyed the community dinner at the noon hour, after which a
business meeting was held and the following officers were elected:
Floyd Kindig, of Rochester, president; Frank Buckingham, of Fulton,
vice-president; and Mrs. Clarence Reed, of Fulton, secretary-treasurer.
Following a short program, the remainder of the afternoon was spent
socially with ice cream being served at four oclock. The 1938 reunion
will be held at the home of Mrs. Phelba King near Akron.
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