1979

The 50th annual reunion of the McIntosh clan was held on Sunday, September 16, 1979, at the Legion Hall in Keosauqua, Iowa. We had thirty-four in attendance. Duane Barker gave the blessing, and then everyone enjoyed the bountiful meal that was served.

President Barker called the business meeting to order. Election of officers was held with the following elected to serve for two years. President, Bill McIntosh; vice president, Marvin Boecker; secretary Linda Armstrong; and treasurer, Jeneale Zumdome. The minutes of the 1978 reunion was read by Linda Armstrong who filled in for Bernie Murphy, our secretary. Bernie was unable to attend.

The treasurer's report was given by Jeneale with a balance of $16.50. Our freewill offering came to $14.60. All in all we have a total of $43.05. Bills were to be paid by Mrs. Zumdome.

The 51st reunion will be held on September 21st at the shelter house in Rodeo Park at Ft. Madison. A cooperative dinner will be served at 12:30. Mary Jane Harkey and Jeneale Zumdome will be in charge of the drinks and getting the shelter reserved. Cards will be sent out by the secretary.

President Barker gave Paul and Linda Armstrong a long stem red rose in honor of their 10th wedding anniversary, which is today. Gifts and flowers were given to the following people: The oldest man and woman present were Dr. J.A. McIntosh and his wife Edith. The youngest girl was Amy Armstrong, the youngest boy was John Robbins. The Marvin Boecker family had the largest family present with six. Paul Daughtery from Keokuk traveled the greatest distance. The gifts were donated by Duane Barker and the carnations by Greg Zumdome.

• Mark Zumdome to Wanda Moen on September 30, 1978. Mark is the son of Jeneale and Vincent Zumdome.
• Michael Edwards to Jackie Clark on May 19, 1979. Jackie is the daughter of Bill and Sherry Clark.
• Roger Freitag to Ellen Marie Robbins on May 25th, 1979. Ellen is the daughter of Harold and Alice Dell Robbins.

• William Ramsey Harkey, born on July 8, 1979 to Bill and Stevie Harkey of Fort Madison.

• None

During a trivia discussion it was announced that Lola Martin has attended all of the 50 reunions. Several have only missed one. Everyone introduced themselves and the town they were from. President Barker thanked everyone for attending and hopes to see them all next year. The new President of the clan, Bill McIntosh adjourned the meeting. Everyone helped to clean the hall and then bid each other good-bye till next year.

Linda D. Armstrong
Secretary

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