The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1912-07-04

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On Saturday, June ~, about thirty.
five former students and teachers Of
Bcrea College assembled at Edgewa-
ter Park. Cleveland, to renew ac-
cuaintances and talk over old times.
lt was an ideal day, in striking con-
trast to the one last year, when q
similar reunion was held with n
steady down pour OF rain.
About a dozen sat down TO lunch
In the pavilion, but soon Others
began to arrive, some of whom have
not been present before. A circle was
formed and after singing MY Old
Kentucky Home AUD Lang Syne, /"
and other familiar songs, "confes-
hions' were made by some of the
older students OF Beroa, after they
were assured that no action would
be taken against them. Stories and
"reminiscences were exchanged, and
the afternoon passed pleasantly. Some
also awaited themselves OF the oppor-
tInity for a launch ride.
About five O'Clock the meeting WAS
adjourned to the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. James Racer. 2l67 w. 96th St,
where an excellent chicken dinner,
prepared under the skillful manage
ment of Mrs. Racer, was served.
After dinner a business meeting wa
held and a permanent organization
formed. The following officers were
elected: James Racer, Pres; Mrs.
James Racer, Secy.; A. $. Mana,
Treas; Il. C. Chaplin, member of the
Executive Board.
IL was decided TO hold another re-
union next year and tentative date,
June rs, was decided upon, though
the Executive Board was empowered
10 change the date IL 1t seemed best.
I his reunion is held with the desire
Of getting Berca people, who are now
in Ohio. and especially in the vici.
n'ty o, Cleveland, into closer touch
with one another Invitations are
sent 10 those known to be residing
10 this vicinity or whose homes were
originally In this section, or who
| might be visiting here at the time
OF the reunion Any one connected
with Berea at any time will be well
come. and the Secretary will be glad
TO receive any addresses of those who
may have been overlooked this year
After the business meeting speeches
were made by Mr.. Otto McNutt, Mr..
J. c. Chaplin, MIR. James Racer and
Mr.. Louis Karnosh. Mr.. McNutt and
wife, Mrs. Jessie Rogers McNutt, al
so a student of Berea, came from
New Brighton, Pa. to attend this re-
union. Mr.. McNutt is a successful
contractor and also one of the twelve
councilmen of that city, he, himself,
representing its wealthiest district
MIR. John Chaplin, Superintendent {
schools at Glendale. Ohio, In an in
teresting speech told OF some former
Borca students whom he had met
and also INDUCED In some reminis
cences.
Mr.. Racer, who iS president of the
Alumni Association OF Berea College
took occasion To urge large attend
ance at tho Tricnnial reunion to be
held In Beroa next year. Mr.. Louis
karnosh told us what Berea students
are doing now.
The reunion was a success in every
way and showed that Berea students
are succeeding everywhere, and still
have the Berea spirit.
Those present for the first time
were: DR.. and Mrs. Frank Ewers, At.
torney, and Mrs. G. Auten, who camC
from Akron in their automobile. Mr.
Dale X. Smith, teacher OF Science II
gainesville High School, Miss Geor
gia Smith, stcnographer at Ravenna
MIR. II. NJ. Washburn and Mrs. Lilli,
Chrisman Washburn. who leave soor
for their missionary work in Africa
Mr.. Bert Derthick and Mrs. Laur
Wsshburn Derthick OF Mantua, MIR
and Mrs. Z. Il. Wells of Cleveland
Mrs. Eloisc Partridge Dean, WHIT
taught in Berea several years, ant
who now lives in Hildreth, Neb.
Besides those mentioned, the fol
lowing were present:
A. S. Mann, Mrs. Nettie Burdett'
Mann, Hessler Road, Cleveland; Jas
NJ. Racer, Mrs. Myrtle Burr Racer
2l67 W. seth ST. Cleveland; Miss
Douglas, Miss Hazel Douglas, Wellin9
ton; Miss Antoinette Mister, al,
Carnegie Ave, Cleveland; Mr.. an'
Mrs. Il. c. Chaplin, 2l9j +. 9th st.
Cleveland; Mrs. Mills, Schauffle
School, Cleveland; Cir. Glenn Keener
6gOl Clinton Ave, Cleveland; Mr.
and Mrs. Stanley vanWinkle. 1885 W
95th ST., Cleveland; Miss Clara Dog
gett. lOi27 Detroit Avenue Ileve