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Laughery Reunion - 1973

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

August 19, 1973

 

The ninth annual reunion of the descendants of David Leander Laughery and Martha Jane Harbaugh was held on August 19, 1973 at the home of Art and Kathryn Laughery at “Gobbler’s Knob” in Greenwood, DE.

 

The day was sunny and very comfortable.  The forty four guests enjoyed the home-cooked foods and homemade ice cream and cakes and pies.  Before the party was over, sweaters and coats had to be put on because of the chill in the evening air. The business meeting was conducted with Loretta Downes acting President, Secretary and Treasurer in the absence of JoAnn, Debbie, and Linda.  New officers were elected as follows;

  • President - Ronald Case

  • Secretary - Nancy Thompson

 

And it was decided to let the secretary keep the treasurer’s book along with the minute book. It was decided to hold the 1974 reunion at the home of Gene and Jeanette Passwaters with everyone bringing along their swimsuits and fishing poles to take advantage of their lovely pool and pond. During the last year Stephen Winand married on July 21 to Karen Sue Hoffman. Also, Linda Kay Vincent was married on August 11 to William Webb. The entertainment was conducted by Ruth and Linda Wilkerson.  

Prizes won by the following;

  • Youngest - Jill Finkbiner

  • Oldest - Ruth Laughery
  • Oldest with own teeth - Ruth Laughery
  • Person taking the latest bath - Tom and Jill Finkbiner
  • Door prize - Lois Winand
  • Tallest - Buck Thompson
  • Most Jewelry - Susie Thompson
  • Longest ponytail - Susie Thompson
  • Person breaking the most chairs - Jack Wilkerson and his prize-wet pants

Respectfully submitted, Loretta L. Downes

P.S.: The event was topped off with the arrival of Percy and Mary Martin, nephew of Willis and Art of Detroit, Michigan.

1973-Guest List

  1. Buck Thompson

  2. Nancy Thompson

  3. Jerry Thompson

  4. Kevin Wooters (guest)

  5. Kevin Peck (guest)

  6. Susie Thompson

  7. Anita Redden (guest)

  8. Barry Thompson

  9. Ruth Laughery

  10. Lois Winand

  11. Harry Winand

  12. John Winand

  13. Keith Winand

  14. Ruth Wilkerson

  15. John Wayne Wilkerson

  16. Loretta Downes

  17. Kim Colleen Downes

  18. Julie Ann Downes

  19. Kathryn Laughery

  20. Art Laughery

  21. Dorothy Laughery

  22. Willis Laughery

  23. David D. Laughery

  24. Vickie Laughery

  25. Shiela Laughery

  26. Ronald B. Case

  27. Peggy L. Case

  28. Blair B. Case

  29. Norman E. Passwaters

  30. Jeanette Passwaters

  31. Sandy

  32. Robert H. Vincent

  33. Irene Vincent

  34. Harold E. Laughery

  35. Jean T. Laughery

  36. Wendy Laughery

  37. Lisa Laughery

  38. Ruth D. Wilkerson

  39. W. C. Wilkerson

  40. Percy Martin

  41. Mary Martin

  42. Jill Finkbiner

  43. Tim Finkbiner

  44. Linda Wilkerson

 

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