Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1922-07-06
WESTFlELD HOMECOMING
HELD In OCHSNERS PARK

The ninth annual reunion of the
Westfield Home coming association
took place June z1st at Oschners
park In Baraboo, The day was ideal
being the longest as well as one of
the fairest of the year. At 1890 about
one hundred-thirty people assembled
at the table upon which was spread
a veritable banquet. Rev. Radema-
cher presiding gave thanks to the
Giver of all good things and an
joined in the singing of 'Blest be the
Tie That Binds after which full
justice was done to the feast. About
two o'clock the business meeting was
called to order by Henry Simon. The
secretary Mrs. Grant Weidman, read
the minutes of last annual meeting
and reports were heard and approved.
Election of officers for ocming year
we're held resulting as follows: Har-
ry Simon, president; Fred Stack
house, vice president; John Rumpf,
treasurer, Mrs. Percy Alexander, sec
rotary.
The picnic for next year was de-
cided to be held the third Thursday
in June at Oschners park. Many
dear friends who were present in
former years were sadly missed, some
are at a distance and some having
passed to the great beyond, but those
fortunate in being present enjoyed
the getting together and visiting old
friends while the children made good
use of the swings and other appara-
tus. One small boy was heard TO re-
mark What have they got the sheriff
and policeman here for?" They did
not know that Messrs. Harmed and
Neitzel are married to ladies Of West
field descent, so are members of the
Homecoming association. However
their presence did not hinder the
merry youngsters good times.
Those who were present from away
were Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Waltz
of Oakland, California, Mrs. Mary
Patterson of Madison, Mrs. Charles
Hammermeister of Chicago, Mrs
Nettie Buckley and Harold Buckley
of Reedsburg, Mr. and Mrs. Richard
Pierce, Mr.. and Mis-. August Pyferen
and Mr. and Mrs Frank Shanke and
son of Ableman and about fifty were
present from Westfield. Eat the End
OF Perfect Day" all departed wish
ing that the next meeting was not
SO far away and that many more
would be in attendance.
The following families attended the
Westfeld Homecoming at Baraboo
Ernest Koenig, George
Schultz, Fred Brooks, lido Braun, II.
Clarence and Dan Schulz
tie, Percy and Will Alexanders, Harry
Verthein, Grant Weidman, also Mrs.
Eleanor Weidman and guests Mr..
AID Mrs. Charles Waltz.
Tred Brooks and family and Mr..
ind Mrs. lido Braun and son attend
ed family gathering at Devils Lake
Sunday.
George Borders went to Madison
for a visit with relatives.
Mrs. Salisbury and son Allan of
Reedsburg were visitors last week at
Floyd Flemiags.
Mr. and Mrs. John Rotzoll of Mer-
rimack spent Sunday at Arthur Mey-
ers.
Harvey Jewett and daughter Muriel
Of Richland Center were guests Sun |
day at Howard Sutherlands. Mrs. |
Jewett and son Dale who spent the :
past two weeks at the Sutherland |
home returned home with them.
Those from here who attended
he Holstein picnic near Reedsburg |
Friday were Mr. and Mrs. John Rep
za and children Walter Stinehorse,
Mrs. VIII Alexander, Florence and |
Ruth Alexander, Dean Hackett, e. |
Schultz, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Schulz
e and Mr.. and Mrs. Percy Alexander
md children.
Dean Hackett of North Freedom is
spending the summer at his Uncles
'larence Schultz and helping him on
he farm.
William Schultz and Ernest Koenig
lave exchanged their old cars for
lew ones OF the same make
Mr.. and Mrs. Grant Weidman and
quests Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Waltz
pent Sunday at Devils Lake.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Baumgarten
nd children were over Sunday Wis
tors at the home OF relatives In Mad
SON.
Mrs. VIM. Daniels OF Reedsburg
vas a caller at the Floyd Fleming
ome Saturday.