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Sunday, 14 August 1949
The first annual meeting of the Kress family was held on the second Sunday in August. A crowd of about 35 sat down to a marvelous dinner.
The following officers were elected:
President -- Esther Schultz
Secretary/Treasurer -- Bess Kress
Entertainment Committee
Berta Dean, Louise Hults, Hazel Engel
Next meeting to be at the cabin on the second Sunday in August.
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August 17, 1952
The fourth annual reunion of the Kress family was held at the cabin. There were 38 present.
New officers were elected as follows:
President -- Ruby Perrine
Vice President -- Lawrence Kress
Secretary -- Hazel Engel
Treasurer -- Robert Evans
Historian -- Berta Dean
Entertainment Committee
Walter Evans, James Kress
A collection of $5.50 was taken for ice cream.
A notice to be sent to absent members telling of the events of the day.
Meeting adjourned.
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August 9, 1953
The fifth annual reunion of the Kress family was held at the home of Esther & Bud Schultz - reported with 46 present.
There was:
One Birth
John Drew Taylor
One Marriage
Mr. & Mrs. Merle Wells
One Death
Harry Kress
It was voted to hold the reunion at the home of Mr. & Mrs. Carl Engel.
Ham to be the main course of dinner & hosts to serve coffee.
The collection from previous year of $5.50 was added to this year's collection making a total of $11.10.
Meeting Adjourned
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July 5, 1954
The sixth annual Kress reunion was held at the home of Carl & Hazel Engel with 32 present at dinner.
There was:
One Birth
Jeffrey Vincent born to Mr. & Mrs. Vincent Kress
Two Marriages
Helen Sturdivant & John Kress
James Schweickert & Myrtle Faith Claudia Kress
The following officers were elected:
President -- Ruby Perrine
Vice President -- Lawrence Kress
Secretary/Treasurer -- Hazel Engel
Historian -- Mabel Evans
There was a balance on hand of $11.10 after the collection of $9.50 was taken, and the bills of ham $8.50 and ice cream $5.10 were paid. The balance in the treasury was $7.00 to be used for ice cream next year.
Each family next year to bring chicken or chickens for own family, also tableware & lemons.
The reunion next year 1955 at the home of Walter & Mabel Evans.
Meeting adjourned
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1955
The seventh annual reunion of the Kress family was held at the home of Bud & Esther Schultz (instead of Walter & Mabel Evans as planned). There were 42 present for dinner.
The reunion for the year 1956, is to be held at the home of James & Gertrude Kress.
Bill of ice cream of $6.00 was paid leaving $1.00 balance. Collection of $11.50 was taken making a total of $12.50.
The following officers were elected:
President -- James Kress
Vice President -- Lawrence Kress
Secretary/Treasurer -- Hazel Engel
Historian -- Esther Schultz
Entertainment Committee
Ruby Perrine, Phyllis Kress, Flora Wells
Three Births
Bethany Dawn Kress
Debra Lynne Kress
Philip Kendall Evans
One Marriage
Theresa Schweickert & Ancel Ticksingh
One Death
Bess Kress -- March 27, 1955
Meeting adjourned
Prayer given by Walter Evans in closing.
Cards to be sent to members.
Secretary
Hazel Engel
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The eighth annual Kress reunion was held at the home of James and Gertrude Kress, Sunday, August 12, 1956.
The meeting was called to order by the President, James Kress and the minutes of the previous year were read for information.
Bill of fifty cents for cards and the bill for ice cream $10.00 paid.
The collection for the day $11.75 + $2.00 balance. Total balance $13.75
Ham was bought by the hosts for the 1957 (?) Reunion and the presented at the meeting.
Harry and Phyllis Kress are to be hosts for 1957.
The following officers were re-elected for another year:
President -- James Kress
Vice President -- Lawrence Kress
Secretary/Treasurer -- Hazel Engel
Historian -- Esther Schultz
Esther Schultz gave the following report:
Two Births
Brenda Joy Perrine
daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Carlton Perrine
Joseph Delgado
son of Julio and Margaret Delgado
Two Marriages
Charles Schweickert and Della Mae Lee
AlBerta Dean and John Phanco
There were 47 present for dinner.
Hazel Engel Sec.
* Another page was found for the 8th Kress reunion
The 8th annual Kress family reunion
James Harry Kress was born on August 14, 1874 at Platea, Pa.
Bertha Elizabeth Miller, born January 21, 1883 at Swanville, Pa.
United in marriage October 25, 1905 in Erie at 10th Street Methodist Church.
There are 11 children and 28 grandchildren, great grandchildren, nearly 14.
There was one marriage this year, AlBerta & John Phanco. One birth, Joseph Delgado.
The first reunions were held at the cabin, with it being voted to become a yearly event in August, near Dad Kress' birthday. Last year reunion was held at Esther & Bud Schultz's. 1956 was voted to be held at James & Gert Kress.
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August 11, 1957
The ninth annual Kress reunion was held at the home of Harry and Phyllis Kress.
The meeting was called to order by the President James Kress and the minutes were read for information. Bills were voted and paid -- cards $.50, ice cream $5.00, ham $8.50. Collection $14.00. Previous Balance $13.75 total.
One Marriage
Pat Dean and Carl Dailey
One Birth
Debra Denise
Mary & Fred Kress to be hosts for 1958.
Election of officers as follows:
President -- Harry Kress
Vice President -- Lawrence Kress
Secretary/Treasurer -- Hazel Engel
Historian -- Esther Schultz
Program -- Walter Evans
New business:
Mabel Evans made the motion that the reunion date be the Sunday nearest the birthday of Grandpa Kress - August 14 - motion seconded and carried.
Ham and ice cream to be bought by the hosts and bill presented at business meeting.
Closing prayer, "God Be With You Till We Meet Again", led by Walter Evans.
Hazel Engel, Sec.
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The 10th annual Kress reunion was held on Sunday, August 17, 1958 at the home of Esther & Bud Schultz. There were 52 present for dinner.
Devotions were led by Walter Evans with the opening prayer.
Harry Kress, President, presided at the business meeting. Minutes were read and approved.
3 births, cards $.75, 10# ham $9.69, ice cream $5.60
Esther Schultz motion, seconded by Walter Evans. Motion carried.
The following officers were re-elected:
President -- Harry Kress
Vice President -- Lawrence Kress
Secretary/Treasurer -- Hazel Engel
Historian -- Esther Schultz
Collection $12.00
Bills $16.04
Total $24.75
Balance on hand $9.71 after bills.
Reunion to be held 1959 at the home of Mary & Fred Kress, due to the rainy day this year it was held at the home of Esther & Bud Schultz.
Meeting adjourned
Hazel Engel
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The 11th annual Kress reunion was held at the home of Mary & Fred Kress with 58 present for dinner on August 16, 1959.
The business meeting was called to order by the President, Harry Kress. Esther Schultz made the motion that the reunion be held at her home every year. Mabel Evans seconded the motion. Motion carried. Two couples to serve as host each year to see tables are ready & take care of serving. The year 1960 to be in charge by Mabel & Walter Evans, Patty & Carl Dailey, and Bert & Carl Berringer.
The collection was 14.60 1959
9.71 balance of previous year
24.31 total
7.50 ham
16.81
.70 cards
16.11 Balance
Officers for the year:
President -- Harry Kress
Vice President -- Lawrence Kress
Secretary/Treasurer -- Hazel Engel
Historian -- James Kress
Three Births
Diane Dailey to Mr. & Mrs. Carl Dailey
John Dean Phanco to Mr. & Mrs. John Phanco
A son to Mr. & Mrs. Charles Schweickert
Meeting adjourned
Hazel Engel Sec.
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The 12th annual Kress reunion was held at the home of Esther & Bud Schultz on August 14th, 1960. There were 38 present for dinner. A lovely tureen dinner was enjoyed with ham, ice cream & cake.
The business meeting was called to order by the President, Harry Kress. The invitation of the next reunion to be held at the home of Harry & Phyllis Kress was accepted. With the tables to be set up by Bud Schultz. The ham & the ice cream & coffee to be bought from treasury and prepared by Phyllis. The cost of ice cream this year was $5.50 & ham was $9.75. Esther purchased 10# ham which was more than enough for this year.
Next year the children will have games planned by AlBerta Phanco & Lawrence Kress will be in charge of singing & entertainment for the adults.
The election went as follows:
Lawrence Kress -- President
John Phanco Jr. -- Vice President
Berta Berringer -- Historian
Ruby Perrine - Secretary/Treasurer
A vote of thanks was given to the host & hostess for the year.
Balance in treasury from last year was $16.11.
Offering from 1960 was $11.50 making a total of $27.61 less expenses for this year of $15.25 leaving a balance of $12.36 in treasury
Marriages for this year were
Judy Schultz to Melvin Wallace
Rocque Lou Cornell & Robert Rice
No Deaths
Two Births
Rena Marie Delgado to Nicky & Julio Delgado
Matthew Allen to Vincent & Mary (?) Kress
Harry showed movies of previous year's reunion & took some movies this year. A baseball game proved quite exciting with a few bruised fingers & torn clothing. Delbert Kress was doing the most swinging at the ball & Ruby doing the loudest cheering. Score at the end of 9 innings was 29 to 25, a close game with Rick Kress doing a great job of pitching. Everyone departed to their homes after having a pleasant & sunny day & full stomachs.
Sec. Ruby Perrine
August 1961
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The thirteenth annual Reunion was held at Harry & Phyl Kress.
Minutes were read and approved.
Births were:
Kimberly Louise Wallace to Melvin & Judy
Kevin Harry Kress to Phyl & Harry Kress
A son to Theresa & Ansel Tickisingh
President -- Lawrence
Vice President -- John Phanco
Historian -- John Kress
Secretary -- Ruby Perrine
Tables will be set up and ready at Harry & Phyl's. $5.00 will be given for Harry having reunion.
42 were present for dinner.
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August 1962
The 14th annual reunion of Kress Family was held at Harry & Phyl's on 3rd Sunday of August.
Minutes were read & approved.
Officers elected were:
President -- Lawrence
Vice President -- Delbert
Historian -- John
Secretary -- Ruby
It was moved we have the next reunion August 11 - at Harry & Phyl's. $5.00 to be paid to Harry for having to put up with us each year. Harry will buy a ham & have it baked. Also ice cream & coffee. We will pay for this from treasury. There was a balance of $.55 left.
43 were present for dinner. It was a windy day so we ate in the garage.
Ball games were in progress & we saw Karen Kress' Wedding Movies & Wisconsin farm.
Guests were Ralph Smith & Louie Wilkinson.
Aunt Hannah is our oldest Kress present - Scott Wallace the youngest.
Louise & Andy were here, also Mabel.
Marriages were:
Carole Engel & Leonard Higley
Karen Kress & Robert Michaelis
Gelia Kress & Robert Crockett
Births:
Scott Wallace to Judy & Melvin
A Son to Charles Schweickert
Mike Barnett -- to Patty & Mike
Gelia & Bob Crockett -- Son
Secy. Ruby Perrine
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15th Annual Reunion 1963
The 15th Kress reunion was held at the home of Harry & Phil Kress.
Officers were elected as follows:
President -- Lawrence Kress
Vice President -- Delbert Kress
Historian -- Judy Wallace
Secretary -- Ruby Perrine
We had 47 present for dinner. We voted to meet with Harry & Phyl again next year.
New Marriages were:
Tim Engel & Carol Majoreck
Births:
A Son to Karen & Bob Michaelis
It was decided to have each family sign a register so we could know who came.
We had a sunshine day for a ball game. Movies were shown.
Secy. Ruby Perrine
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August 1964
The sixteenth annual reunion was held at Esther & Bud Schultz's with 53 present for dinner. It was a warm nice day. Clifford & Mary Wilkinson were present and we enjoyed visiting. Louie Wilkinson also, Vernon & Doris Hancock came over.
Bills were presented for ham at $9.00. Cards & stamps $1.20. Balance in Treasury $10.60
Births were
Daniel to Carole & Leonard Higley
Brent Engel to Tims (Tim Engel ?)
Deaths
Harry Allen Kress -- August 1964
Marriages
LeEsther Taylor & Bob VanLeer
Same officers were elected as last year.
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17th reunion August 1966
The 17th annual reunion was held at the Grange Hall in Little Hope due to cold and rainy day. There were 51 present to eat dinner. We didn't do anything for recreation as there was no yard to get in.
Bob & Pat with Steve & Philip were here from Arizona. Also Walter Evans, Karen & Bob Michaelis from Florida. Norm Kress Jr. came with his Grandpa Delbert, from California. It was nice getting to see all of them again.
Everyone left early as the flies were terrific.
Balance in treasury $1.60
Elected officers were:
President -- Charles Kress
Secretary -- Esther Schultz
Historian -- Judy Wallace
Next reunion will be at the farm or in case of rain, Little Hope Grange.
Secy.-- Ruby Perrine
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18th Reunion 1967
Kress reunion had beautiful day - held at the farm with about 37 for dinner. Ruby had dinner Prayer.
Delbert got a ham & I roasted it. Gelia & Bob Crockett and their four children here from Florida. We were glad to meet all of Gelia's family. It was decided to have each family bring their own card or folding table next year, to save setting up big tables, & getting chairs.
Lawrence Kress was put in as Vice President and same officers elected as this year. The afternoon was spent visiting and bringing out old memories of the Kresses. Also a hay ride around the farm with all the kids.
Betty Taylor called & visited on the phone for a while, sent she & Wezzie's regards to all.
Paid $ 10 - for ham
$ 3 - for Hall (in case of rain)
Balance - 0
Births
Margaret Schweickert had a girl
Carole Engel had a boy, Russell Carl
Marriage
Bill & Barb
Death
Ted Schweickert -- died August 1966
There are now 120 Kress descendants
Present at reunion 37
Chuck and Mae
Dan & Dell
Gelia & Bob Crockett
Diane Dailey
Kim & Scott
James and Gert Kress - Jim Jr.
Judy & Mel Wallace
Ruby & Cot Perrine, Randy, Brenda
Flora & Faye Wells
Bruce Taylor
Lawrence & Elva Kress
Esther & Bud Schultz
Phyllis Kress
Debbie, Kevin, Darcy
Mike, Lynn, David, Beth
Nora, Gilbert & girl friend, Eddie
Secy. Esther Schultz
Ruby & I decided to have reunion on a Saturday for dinner at noon. She offered the use of land overlooking Bull Dam to use for the picnic.
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The annual Kress reunion was held Sunday, August 11 at the farm, 1968. Tables were set up by Dell & Bud. Each family added some benches and lawn chairs. Instead of our usual ham, we fixed hamburgs & wieners from the grill and everyone voted to do the same next year - our reunion was changed to first Sunday in August & the Wilkinson reunion to second. Everyone agreed.
Reunion will be held the first Sunday in August and we will have hamburgs for meat. We won't need more than 10# hamburg.
We were glad to have a nice day even if plenty windy.
Mabel was here from Arizona, and Karen & family from N.C. We missed Eddie & Gilbert, who are in Marine Training at S.C.
Same officers were elected for next year. After expenses paid we have $2.50 in treasury.
Esther Schultz
One Death
Walter Evans -- March 23, 1968
One Marriage
Faye & Larry Huston
Present at reunion -
Dell Kress
Dan Kress
Karen & Bob & 2 children
Ruby Perrine
Carlton Perrine
Randy Perrine
Brenda Perrine
Berta Berringer
Carl Berringer
Mabel Evans
Phyllis Kress
Ricky Kress
Debbie Kress
Darcy Kress
Flora Wells
Merle Wells
Faye Huston
Larry Huston
Judy Wallace
Melvin Wallace
Kim & Scott
Sally DuFosse
Jim Junior Kress
Charles Kress
Mae Kress
Bill Schultz & Barb
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The 20th annual Kress reunion was held July 27, 1969, at the farm of Esther & Bud Schultz. Fifty were present. Aunt Edna was here and Nora & her fiancee were also. Bills were paid, and $10 was left in the treasury.
Officers were elected as follows:
President -- Lawrence
Secretary/Treasurer -- John Kress
Historian -- Flora
There were Three Deaths
Gertrude C. Kress -- July 11, 1969
Aunt Hannah
Marie; Aunt Hannah's daughter
The next reunion will be held the first Sunday in August at John & Helen's. It was voted on that chicken be served.
John D. Kress, Secy.
One Birth of a daughter to Karen and Bob Michaelis
Present at 1969 Kress Reunion
(note that most present signed their OWN name)
Christy Weaver
Aunt Edna Miller Turner
James E. Kress Sr.
Gail Michaelis
Elva Kress
Barbara Schultz
Esther Schultz
Bill Schultz
Lawrence Kress
Helen Kress
Berta L. Berringer
Phyllis B. Kress
Harry F Kress
Ruby Perrine
Larry Duane Huston
Randy Perrine
Faye L. Huston
Sheri Lee Huston
Charles Kress
Carlton Perrine
Jimmy Kress Jr.
Melvin Wallace
Danese Kress
Thaddeus Oslak
Diane Dailey
Scott Wallace
Debbie Dailey
Bruce D. Taylor
Chris Rutkowski
Dell Kress
Nora Kress
Merle Wells & Flora
Darci Kress
Mary Kress
Kevin Kress
Bethany Kress
Phyllis & Harry Kress
Sally DuFosse
May Sanford Kress
Judy Wallace
Leslie Edmondson
Kim Wallace
Bryan DuFosse
Ruth Weaver
Kevin Kress
Tom Weaver
Mr. & Mrs. Norman L. Kress & family (4)
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The 21st annual Reunion was held August 2, 1970 at John & Helen Kress' Cottage. We had a beautiful warm day. Fried chicken and lemonade were furnished by James for all of us. There were 38 present for dinner. The minutes of the last reunion were read and approved.
Lawrence Kress, President
Esther Schultz Secretary for the following year. Bills for chicken were presented and paid. The President thanked Helen & John & Bethany for their hospitality this year. After dinner the afternoon was spent swimming and visiting.
Dell and Dan will have the reunion next year, with Hazel & Dick assisting them.
We ended with no money in the treasury, but all bills paid.
There was One Marriage
Nora Kress and Ted Oslak
(added later)
Linda & Steve Evans
Meeting adjourned.
Esther Schultz Secy.
* We had Dells 5 tables -- seated 37, need more tables & chairs next year.
Birth
John Kress II
present in 1970 at John's & Helen's
Dell and Dan Kress
Hazel, Dick
Ruby & Carlton Perrine
Carole Engel, Brent, Eric
Tim Engel
John & Helen, Bethany Kress
Lawrence & Elva
James Kress
Esther & Bud Schultz
Bill & Barb Schultz
Lee Taylor
Jeff (Geoff) Hawkins, St. Clair, MO
Chas. & Mae Kress
Judy & Mel Wallace & Kim, Scott
Nora & Ted Oslak
Sally DuFosse & Brian, baby
Phyllis Kress, Ricky, Deb, Kevin, Karen
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August 8th, 1971
Kress Reunion was held at Dells Cabin on Cole Road. Hazel & Dick were co-hosteses. Tables were set for 58 people. We had a beautiful day and plenty of good food.
Officers for the year 1972 were
President -- Lawrence Kress
Secretary -- Hazel Engel
Program -- Ruby Perrine
Dell said we could use the cabin for the next reunion, with Dick & Hazel helping him.
The President thanked all the people helping to make the Reunion a success. We had Mabel here from Arizona & Berta & Carl from Texas.
Sent out 20 cards for reunion
Paid $20 for ham -- had $6.00 left over
8 large tables set -- $26.00 collected
* (note from another page in book)
Reunion: August 8th, 1971
Meat: Ham & wieners Dad is Buying
Bring Lemons
August 8 Reunion -- Kresses Present & Guests
(note that most everyone signed their own name)
Flora Wells
Merle Wells
Randy Perrine
Debbie Kress
Ann Meehl
Carl & Berta Berringer (Texas)
Sally DuFosse
Mary Kress
D.L. Kress
Rocky Lou
Aunt Edna
James E. Kress
Anne Taggont
Bryan DuFosse
Christine Weaver
Andy, Louise, & Larry
Mel & Judy, Wallace
Charles Kress
Kim & Scott Wallace
Carlton Perrine
John & Helen Kress
Ruby Perrine
Barbara & Bill Schultz
Bud & Esther
Tim, Carol, Brent Engel
Rick Kress
Hazel Engel
Dick & Phyllis Meehl
Dick Legters
Tony, Darcy, Chris, Kevin
Elva Kress
Robert & Sally DuFosse & 3 children
Chris Rutkowski
Patty Dines
Mae Kress
Lawrence Kress
Howard Yochum
Larry & Faye Huston & Sheri
Mabel Evans Taylor (Phoenix, Arizona)
(58 present)
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The 23rd annual Kress reunion was held Sunday, August 13th, 1972, at the summer home of D.L. Kress, RD 3 Cole Road, North East, PA. Co-hosts were Dick & Hazel Legters.
The day was warm and sunny which made a perfect day for a family reunion. The tables were set under the trees and 40 relatives enjoyed a beautiful dinner with the ham being the main course.
The business meeting was held following dinner & bills were presented
9.01 printed reunion cards
2.40 postage for mailing cards
11.20 ham
22.16 $6.00 previous balance.
18.00 collection
24.00
Balance on hand after bills paid $1.39
The president Lawrence Kress presided at the meeting and election of officers was held.
President -- Lawrence Kress
Secretary -- Hazel Legters
Historian -- James Kress
Program -- Ruby Perrine
There were 2 marriages & 1 birth reported.
No further business & reunion to be held at the Cabin next summer, also ham to be served.
Meeting adjourned.
Hazel Legters
August 13, 1972 Present
(note that most of those present signed for themselves)
James E. Kress
Kim Wallace
Frances C. Maynard
Scott Wallace
Ruby Perrine
Deb Kress
Carlton Perrine
Maggie Goetz
Randy Perrine
Chris Meehl
Barbara Schultz
Kevin Kress
Bill Schultz
Eugene Hancock
Kathy Hancock
Nora J. Oslak
Ted Oslak
Selene Oslak
Esther Schultz
Bud Schultz
Gilbert Kress
Mary Kress
Chris Rutkowski
Hazel Legters
Dick Legters
Mae Kress
Chas. Kress
D.L. Kress
Elva Kress
David Crockett
Beth Adele Crockett
Lawrence Kress
Vernon Hancock
John Kress
William Kurfess
Bryan DuFosse
Bill (Lawrence Elva)
Melvin Wallace
Judy Wallace
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The 24th annual Kress reunion was held Sunday, August 12, 1973 at the lake home of D.L. Kress with co-hosts Dick & Hazel Legters.
The day was sunny & warm and 62 were in attendance.
There 5 guests present.
The business meeting was held with the same officers being elected.
President -- Lawrence Kress
Secretary/Treasurer -- Hazel Legters
Historian -- James Kress
Program -- Ruby Kress
Minutes of previous year were read and everyone approved except place of reunion was at the lake home of Delbert Kress instead of Cabin as announced.
Collection taken of $21.60
Cards & ham bills presented 11.95
9.67
Previous Balance 1.39
Balance 1973 11.06
There was:
One Marriage
D.L. Kress and Merrie Wheeler -- August 11,1973
One Birth
Jennifer Lynn to Mr. & Mrs. Jay Klewicki (Linda Kress).
The children enjoyed swimming for entertainment with adults visiting.
Meeting adjourned.
Sec. Hazel Legters
Those attending
Charles Kress Hazel Legters
Mae Kress Richard Legters
Nora Jean Oslak Tim Engel
Ted Oslak Carol Engel
Selene Oslak Brent Engel
Gilbert Kress Eric Engel
Chris Kress Ruby Perrine
Mary Kress Cot Perrine
James Kress Randy Perrine
James Kress Jr. Robert Crockett
Linda Klewicki Gelia Crockett
Jay Klewicki David Crockett
Jennifer Lynn & son Beth Crockett
Lynn Crockett Robert DuFosse
Delbert Kress Sally DuFosse
Merrie Kress Brian DuFosse
Ronald Smith Andrea DuFosse
Mrs. Smith Angela DuFosse
Shorty Wagner Esther Schultz
Elva Wagner Elmer Schultz
Charlie Hartley Judy Wallace
Phyllis Meehl Melvin Wallace
Dick Meehl Scott Wallace
Rich Kress Kim Wallace
Debbie Kress Lawrence Kress
Pat Fair Elva Kress
Kevin Kress Bill Kurfess
Darcy Kress Mabel Taylor
Meehl Berta Berringer
Meehl Carl Berringer
friend of Rich's
(total 62)
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The 25th Annual Kress reunion was held on Sunday, August 11, 1974 at the summer cabin on Cole Road of Mr. & Mrs. D.L. Kress. Co-hosts were Mr. & Mrs. Dick Legters. It was a lovely sunny day. There were 50 present for the bountiful dinner under the maple trees.
The business meeting was held and the president Lawrence Kress presided.
Minutes of last meeting read and approved.
Bills of $2.50 for postage & $1.00 for coffee presented & ordered paid. Balance $7.56.
Election of officers was held and same officers elected for next year.
President -- Lawrence Kress
Secretary/Treasurer -- Hazel Legters
Historian -- James Kress
Report of Historian:
One Birth
William John Schultz
to Mr. & Mrs. Bill Schultz
One Marriage
Ricki Kress and Pat Fair
One Death
Mable Kress Evans
Entertainment of the day was horse shoes for the men & fishing in the pond for the youngsters. Visiting was also enjoyed plus the taking of movies.
Mr. & Mrs. Melvin Wallace offered to be host for the next year (1975) Kress reunion, offer was accepted. Thanks to Dick Legters for work of table setting & yard work. Meeting adjourned.
Hazel Legters Sec.
August 11, 1974
(note that some signed their own name)
Fred Kress Dell Kress
Charles Kress Merrie Kress
Carlton Perrine Tim Engel
Dick Legters Carol Engel
Hazel Legters Bret Engel
Bud Schultz Eric Engel
Randy Perrine James Kress
Bill Schultz Brenda Kress
Will Schultz Esther Schultz
Barb Schultz L.A. Kress
Melvin Wallace Elva Kress
Kim Wallace Betty Taylor
Scott Wallace Ted Oslak
Judith Wallace Nora Oslak
Mae S. Kress Selene Oslak
Carl Berringer Chris Kress
Andy Hults Gilbert Kress
Louise Hults Jimmy Kress
Rocque Lou Torres Berta L. Berringer
Larry Don Rice Ruby Perrine
Antoinette Torres Mary Kress
Wm. Kurfess Robert DuFosse
Myrtle Schweickert Robert DuFosse
Golda Smith Andrea DuFosse
Ronald T. Smith Angela DuFosse
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The 26th Annual Kress reunion was held on Sunday, August 10th 1975, at the home of Judy & Melvin Wallace & children Kim & Scott.
The day was beautiful, sunny & warm & the dinner was enjoyed by 65 relatives and guest under the trees.
The surprise of the day was a money tree presented to Lawrence & Elva Kress for their 55th wedding anniversary. They were very pleased & happy with the unexpected surprise cards & well wishes of the families present, also there was a part of the presentation to the happy couple.
Two Deaths in 1975
Carlton Perrine -- February 11, 1975
James Kress -- March 8, 1975
A memorial was held in their honor and words & thoughts were given by Esther Schultz & Lawrence Kress for the occasion.
The business meeting was conducted by the president Lawrence Kress. Minutes of the last meeting read & approved. Bills were presented of $2.50 for postage of the reunion cards mailed.
Collection was taken of 19.71
Previous balance +7.56
27.27 Total
Postage - 2.50
Present 24.77 Balance 1975
Election of officers:
President -- Lawrence Kress.
Hazel Legters Secretary/Treasurer resigned, & Myrtle Arnink was elected to the office.
Thanks were given to Hazel Legters for a good job as secretary. Thanks were given to Melvin & Judy Wallace for having reunion & they agreed to be host for the 1976 Kress reunion & would store the 5 tables that are used for the reunions so could be easy to use again.
Their were 2 deaths and 4 marriages recorded & 5 births.
Meeting adjourned
Hazel Legters, Sec
Marriages
Dianne Dailey & Tom Zimmer
Christine Greenawelt & Charles Carrier
Jefferey & Cindy Kress
Bethany Kress & David Carl
Births
Nora & Ted Oslak -- Ann-Marie Erica
Gilbert & Chris Kress -- Robert Charles
Dianne & Tom Zimmer -- A son
LeEsther & Geoff Hawkins - Amanda
Karen & Robert Michaelis - A son
(note from margin of page)
Vincent Kress - A son
August 10th, 1975 attendance
Carl & Berta Berringer Charles & Mae
Rocque & Tonette Torres Andy, Louise & Larry Hults
Leonard & Carole Higley Ronald & Golda Smith friends
Dan Higley Debbie Kress
Rusty Higley Tommy Selter
Christy Higley Bud & Et Schultz
Tim Engel Larry D. Huston
Carol Engel Faye L. Huston
Brent Engel Sheri Lee Huston
Eric Engel Flora Wells
Mel Wallace Betty Taylor
Judy Wallace LeEsther Hawkins
Kim Wallace Amanda L. Hawkins
Scott Wallace Bruce & Jane Taylor
Joyce Strong - visitor Jimmie Jr. Kress
Shorty Wagner Ruby Perrine
Elva Wagner Randy Perrine
Mike Turner - grandson Brenda Perrine
Sally DuFosse Dick & Hazel Legters
Myrtle & Walter Arnink Dell Kress
Mary & Fred Kress
Gilbert, Chris & Robert Charles
Thaddeus, Nora, Selene, & Erica
Lawrence & Elva & friend Bill Kurfess
(61 present)
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The 27th Annual Kress Reunion was held at the home of Melvin & Judy Wallace August 8, 1976. It was a wet day so tables were set in garage & lights strung for decoration. Not bad at all.
There was lots of food, with coffee & lemonade to drink. Esther Schultz said benediction then every one lined up and filled their plates.
It was agreed to have next meeting at Greenfield fire house, with Gilly & Chris Kress as Host & Hostess.
Bills for coffee and postage presented of $8.97 and OK'd, leaving a balance of $16.03. A collection of $22.00 taken, leaving balance on hand of $38.00 for 1977.
There were 46 members with two visitors Vernon & Eugene Hancock.
Since last reunion there was:
One Marriage
Debbie Dailey and William Davis
Three Births
Austin Tate Baker
to Tom & Cathy Baker(Meehl)
Kory Allen Kress
to Ricky & Pat Kress
Wm. Mark Davis
to Bill & Debbie Davis
The same officers were elected
Lawrence Kress President and with Berta Berringer voted to be new Secretary/Treasurer.
Berta Berringer read minutes of last meeting, did OK. All sat and visited before going their own way.
Sec. Myrtle Arnink
Those present in 1976
Dell Kress Dick & Hazel Legters
Pat Smith (friend) Brenda Perrine
Bud Schultz & Esther Rocque Torres
Melvin & Judy Wallace Brian DuFosse
Kim & Scott Wallace Andrea DuFosse
Betty Taylor Angela DuFosse
Bruce & Janie Taylor Tony Meehl
LeEsther & Amanda Hawkins Chris Meehl
Richard & Phyllis Meehl Charles Kress
Debbie & Kevin Kress Robert Charles Kress
Darcy Kress Gilly & Chris Kress
Rickie & Pat Kress Nora Jean Oslak
Kory Allen Kress (Rickys) Selene Oslak
Fred & Mary Kress Walt & Myrtle Arnink
Ruby Perrine Elva & Shorty Wagner
Randy Perrine Vernon Hancock }
Carl & Berta Berringer Eugene Hancock} friends of the family
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The 28th annual Kress reunion was held on August 14 at the Greenfield fire Hall. Mr. & Mrs. Gilbert Kress acted as hosts. There were 35 relatives and friends in attendance. Those attending from away were,
Mr. & Mrs. Leonard Higley (Carol) children Danny,
Rusty and Christy from Elgin, IL
Mr. & Mrs. Dick Legters,
from St. Petersburg, Florida
Mr. & Mrs. Tim Engel (Carol), Brent & Eric
from Waterford, PA
All enjoyed a buffet style dinner.
In the absence of the President, Ruby Perrine conducted the business meeting. A motion was made and seconded to pay all bills. Carried.
There were 2 marriages, 3 births, and 1 death during the last year. Election of officers was held and the following were elected
President -- Mrs. Ted Oslak
Vice President -- Lawrence Kress
Secretary/Treasurer -- Randy Perrine
Treasury report was given as previous balance $33.50. After receiving collection of $19.45. Bills of $4.50 stamps and $15.00 rental were paid. Leaving a balance of $33.45. Hosts for next year will be Mr. & Mrs. Fred Kress. During the afternoon visitation, Gilbert Kress showed those interested, some of the fire and rescue equipment. Soon after everyone went their own way for another year.
Randy Perrine
1977 attendance
Ruby Perrine Esther Schultz
Dorris & Delbert Kress Mae S. Kress
Jimmy Kress Nora Ted Selene Erica Oslak
Myrtle Arnink Judy & Melvin Wallace
Dick & Hazel Legters Randy Perrine
Fred & Mary Kress
Tim, Carol, Brent & Eric Engel
Gilbert, Chris and Robert Kress
Elva & Shorty Wagner & Lynda Turner
Leonard, Carole, Dan, Russ, & Chris Higley
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The 29th Annual Kress reunion was held on Sunday, August 13. It was held at the Greenfield fire hall. Fred and Mary Kress were acting as host & hostess. After the delicious dinner the business meeting was conducted. In absence of the President, Ruby Perrine acted as President. Bills of $15.00 for rental and $5.00 for stamps were turned in. A motion was made to pay these, seconded and carried. There was a balance of $33.45 from 1977. After paying the bills a balance of $13.45 was left. An offering of 19.00 was received for a new balance of $32.45 for 1978. Election of officers was held and the following were elected
President -- Fay Huston
Vice President -- Myrtle Arnink
Secretary/Treasurer -- Kim Wallace
Under new business a change of date was discussed but it was decided to leave it the same. The reunion for 1979 will be held at Esther Schultz's residence. Faye and Larry Huston will act as hosts. There were 3 members attending, all over 80 years old. Lawrence Kress, Merle Wells and Del Kress.
There were 2 new births last year. One to Ted and Nora Oslak and one to Mr. & Mrs. Rick Kress.
There were also 7 guests with the 33 members who enjoyed a good dinner and afternoon of conversation.
Randy Perrine
1978 August 13 attendance
Judy & Mel Wallace Fred Kress
Kim, Scott, & Sandy Wallace Mary Kress
Elva, Shorty Wagner Larry & Faye Huston
Sheri Lee Huston Carl & Berta Berringer
Della Mae Schweickert Sheila Schweickert
Esther Schultz Ted Oslak, Selene & Erica
Dell Kress Ruby & Randy Perrine
Lawrence Kress & Elva Kress Myrtle Arnink
Chuck & Mae Kress Charles Schweickert
Merle & Flora Wells
Barb & Bill Schultz, Will & Christy
Gilbert & Chris Kress, Robert & Raymond
Vernon & Doris Hancock & Family
(43 Present)
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The 30th Annual Kress reunion was held on Sunday, August 12th at the home of Mrs. Esther Schultz.
The dinner was served in Esther's lovely yard and 40 relatives are at the bountiful laden tables.
The business meeting was conducted by the President Faye Huston & the minutes of last year were as follows:
President -- Delbert Kress
Vice President -- Myrtle Arnink
Secretary/Treasurer -- Carol Engel
Treasurer's report balance on hand after bills and collection of the day was $52.45.
Many thanks to Esther for the reunion with help from Betty Taylor & Myrtle Arnink and others. It was a lovely sunny day except for a breeze.
The reunion will be held next year at the North East Hunting & Fishing picnic area on the town line road with Mrs. Ruby Perrine & Randy with D. L. Kress co-host.
There was:
One Birth
Robert Jay
to Mr. & Mrs. William Davis (Debbie)
An enjoyable afternoon of visiting was had by everyone.
Respectfully submitted Pro Tem Secretary
Hazel Legters
August 12, 1979 attendance
Myrtle Arnink Melvin Wallace & Scott Wallace
Anthony Delgado T. J. Schweickert
Tim & Carol Engel Randy Perrine
Dick & Hazel Legters Charles, Della, Sheila Schweickert
Ruby Perrine Fred & Mary Kress
Delbert Kress Charles Kress
Betty K. Taylor Andy, Louise, Larry, Rocque Hults
Esther Schultz Flora J. Wells
Carl & Berta Berringer
Merle N. Wells
Larry & Faye Huston, Sheri Lee Huston
Gilbert & Christine, Robert & Raymond Kress
Ted & Nora Oslak & family 3 children
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The 31st Annual Kress reunion was held Sunday, August 17, 1980 at the summer home of Delbert Kress at Findley Lake, NY.
The tables were set in the garage in case of rain and 32 relatives and guests set down to eat at 1:00 p.m. to a lovely assortment of food.
The business meeting was called to order by the vice-president Myrtle Arnink. The officers for next year were elected as follows
President -- Delbert Kress
Second -- Lawrence Kress
Vice President -- Myrtle Arnink
Secretary/Treasurer -- Hazel Legters
Treasures report after bills presented of coffee, plates, napkins, stamps $15.45. Total balance $51.00. 1980 collection $14.00 + $37.00 1979 balance.
Vote of thanks to Delbert Kress for hosting the reunion with Ruby & Randy Perrine as co-hosts. Next year to be held the same place on same date if possible.
A Big Happy Anniversary to Elva & Lawrence Kress on their 60th wedding anniversary.
Four Marriages
Daniel Delgado to Joanne Smith
John Drew Taylor to Christine Gould
Norman & Nancy Kress
Tim Engel & Debbie Sundell
and births 1 and no deaths.
Meeting Adjourned.
Hazel Legters Secretary
August 17,1980 attendance
Fred & Mary Kress Andrea DuFosse
Betty K. Taylor Myrtle Arnink
Esther M. Schultz Lawrence Kress
Dell Kress Elva Kress
Norman L. Kress Hazel & Dick Legters
Nancy Kress Elizabeth S. Pence
Pearl James Ruby & Randy Perrine
Della Schweickert Mel & Judy Wallace
Charles Schweickert Charles & Mae Kress
Sheila Schweickert Fred & Mary Kress
Angela DuFosse
Bryon DuFosse
Nora J., Ted, Selene, Erica, Eliz. Oslak
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The 33rd annual Kress Reunion was held at the home of Ruby & Bob Kinyon of Findley Lake, NY. In spite of the rain and thunder 23 people were present for the meal.
After filling ourselves to capacity we held a business meeting and a few more relatives came in out of the rain. The 34th reunion will be at the home of Linda & Randy Perrine on the 14th of August, 1983. The treasury was full ($40) so no collection was taken.
There were no deaths in the family and
One Birth
A Daughter
to Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Delgado
Two Marriages
Larry Hults to Lisa Stroup
John Phanco to Megan
Four of the clan were from out of town:
Gelia Kress Crockett -- St. Petersburg, FL
Charles Schweickert -- Oscada, Michigan
Debbie Kress -- Cleveland, Ohio
Delbert Kress -- St. Petersburg, Florida
We had two welcomed visitors Vernon Hancock and Jim Wyatt.
Officers from this year were persuaded to retain their offices
President -- Charles Kress
Vice President -- Carl Berringer
Secretary/Treasurer -- Nora Oslak
After the close of the meeting quiet games were played and old tales were exchanged.
Nice to see some of the newer faces in the group. Hope to see them again next year.
Nora Oslak
The 33rd Annual Reunion of the Kress Family attendance
Mary & Fred Kress Linda & Randy Perrine
Myrtle Arnink Robert & Ruby Kinyon
Erica Oslak Vernon Hancock
Esther Schultz Gelia Kress Crockett
Charles Schweickert Debbie Kress
Charles Kress Rocque Torres guest Jim Wyatt
Carl & Berta Berringer
Delbert L. Kress
Ted & Nora Oslak & Selene, Erica, Elizabeth
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The 34th Annual Kress reunion was held August 14, 1983, at the home of Randy and Linda Perrine at 10,006 State Line Road, North East, PA.
There were 66 relatives & friends who sat down to a bountifully laden dinner table.
It was a beautiful warm sunny day and everyone enjoyed the lovely day visiting & taking pictures of those that had not been present for several years. It was a pleasant time for children & adults alike.
The business meeting was called to order by Myrtle Arnink & new officers were elected for the year.
President -- Melvin Wallace
Vice President -- Randy Perrine
Secretary/Treasurer -- Esther Schultz
There was a motion to hold the 1984 reunion at Gravel Pit Park in North East. Berta & Carl Berringer volunteered to pay expenses for the park, but Melvin & Judy Wallace offered their home for the reunion and the offer was accepted and Linda & Randy will act as co-hostess for the reunion.
Hazel Legters made a motion that the hosts for the reunion be paid $25.00 if they so desire.
Bonnie Christmons seconded the motion & it was carried.
There was a note of thanks to Randy & Linda for their hospitality and the wonderful job they did in making everything comfortable for everyone. Largest reunion
The bill of $7.49 for coffee to hosts & $27.56 for new cards was ordered paid. Balance in treasury $30.00.
There was
One Death
Fred Kress -- January 7, 1983
One Marriage
Dianne Dailey & Don Ferrick
Birth of
George Richard III
to (?) Majel & George Legters
The reunion to be August 12, 1984, next year.
There being no further business the meeting was adjourned.
Nora Oslak - secretary
34th Reunion Aug. 14, 1983 Randy Perrine's
(note that most signed their own names)
Debbie Kress Ted Mary Kress
Linda Heramb Charles & Della Schweickert
Myrtle Arnink Cora Rundell & Roy McHill
Hazel Legters Sally Kress, Angela, Andrea
Dora Rundell Diane Ferrick, Don Ferrick
Anne Taggant Tommy Zimmer, Tammy Ferrick
Esther Schultz Betty Berry
Dick Legters Elmer Rundell
Evert Rundell Bruce & Jane Taylor
Melvin Wallace Judy Wallace
Tonette Torres John Phanco
Al Berta Phanco Norman L. Kress
Carl Berringer Linda & Randy Perrine
Berta Berringer Brenda Perrine, Tuba City, Arizona
Robert Kinyon Myrtle Arnink
Ruby Kinyon
Charles & Mae Kress
Gilbert, Chris, Robert, Raymond Kress
Ted, Nora, Selene, Erica & Eliz Oslak
Bonnie, Dan & Mari Christmons -- Springfield, VA 22150
Karen Michaelis, Kristy & Kurt -- Panama City, Florida
Pat Kress (Rick) Kory & Karin -- Janesville, WI
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The 35th Annual Kress Reunion was held August 12, 1984 at the home of Judy & Melvin Wallace near Clymer, NY.
There were 50 relatives in attendance for the lovely buffet dinner at 1 p.m.
The weather was not really at its best with overcast skies and some rain drops but the relatives were in a friendly mood so everyone enjoyed visiting and picture taking.
The business meeting was called to order by the President, Melvin Wallace, and the election of offices for 1985 was conducted with:
President -- Robert Kinyon
1st Vice President -- Randy Perrine
Second Vice -- Melvin Wallace
Secretary/Treasurer -- Esther Schultz
Ruby & Robert Kinyon offered their home in Findley Lake for the 1985 reunion with several volunteering to assist in the preparations of the day.
Thanks were given to the hosts of the day, Melvin & Judy Wallace, for the fine job they did with assistance of Randy & Linda Perrine.
The collection was $24.08. $ 25.00 was given to Melvin & Judy for the day. $5.20 stamps & $2.58 coffee.
One Death
Lawrence Kress
One Marriage
Scott Wallace & Sharon Speyer
One Birth
A daughter to John & Chris Taylor -- Sarah Jane
The reunion in 1985 will be held August 11th, 1985
There being no further business - the meeting adjourned.
Esther Schultz - sec.
Balance in treasury $21.30 after expense
Mel & Judy 20.00
Randy & Linda 5.00
25.00
coffee 2.58
stamps 5.20
32.78 expense
David Crockett married
August 12, 1984 attendance
Betty Taylor St. Clair, MO
Elva Kress Erie, Pa
Helen (? unable to read) Erie, Pa
Ruby Kinyon Findley Lake, NY
Bob Kinyon Findley Lake, NY
Dick Legters St. Petersburg
Hazel Legters St. Petersburg
Dell Kress
Flora Kress Wells Lake City, Pa.
Jimmy Kress JR. Gibsonia
Mary Kress
Darci Kress
Louise Hults St. Clair, MO
Betty Berry St. Petersburg, Florida
Carl & Berta North East, PA
Mr. & Mrs. William S. Davis & Boys North East, PA
Rocque Torres & Bob Erie, P
Antoinette Torres St. Clair, MO
Rick, Pat, Kory & Karin Kress Williamson, NY
Mel & Judy Wallace Clymer, NY
Linda & Randy Perrine North East, PA
Esther Schultz North East, PA
Debbie Kress Cleveland, Ohio
Don & Diane Ferrick & Tommy Tammy
Gilbert Kress & family
Charles Kress & family
Kim Wallace
Sally, Angela, Andrea DuFosse
Scott & Sharon Wallace
Myrtle Arnink
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August 11, 1985
The 36th Annual Kress Reunion was held at Bob & Ruby Kinyon's in Findley Lake, NY, August 11, 1985. There was a real festive atmosphere with a large tent erected to gather under for a delicious dinner.
The persons teamed up to beat the persons at Horse Shoes and Volley ball, while younger kids enjoyed swimming and paddling around the lake in boats.
The oldest member of the Kress Clan was Dell Kress - 89 years young - and Kurt Michaelis the youngest.
The business meeting was called by President Bob Kinyon and minutes of last year read. Motion made to keep the same officers another year.
We had one marriage on July 6, Brenda Perrine & Bill Hurne. They will be residing at Window Rock Arizona.
There were:
Four Births
Cassy Kendall
to Christy Phanco Hayes and Randy Hayes
A son -- to Megan and John Phanco Jr.
A son -- to Diane and Don Ferrick
A son -- to Pat and Ricky Kress
Out of town relatives here were:
Dell Kress -- St. Petersburg, Florida
& Betty Berry and Norm Kress the same.
Karen Michaelis and children Kent, Kristy and Kurt
from Panama City, Florida
Margaret Delgado -- Grass Valley, California
Lisa & Larry Hults -- St. Clair, Missouri
Everyone expressed their thanks to our hosts Ruby & Bob for the fine job they did this year.
The reunion will be held at Judy & Mel Wallace, Clymer, NY on August 10, 1986.
Bills paid out were as follows:
Tent paid by Bob & Ruby $40.00
Ruby & Bob $25.00
Stamps 0.00
Coffee 0.00 coffee paid by Bob & Ruby
25.00 game Bob & Ruby
Collection Today $14.30
Last Year $21.08
Balance in Treasury $ 10.38
Esther Schultz Secy.
August 11, 1985 Findley Lake, NY
(attendance list appeared incomplete)
Betty Berry Norman L. Kress
Larry & Lisa Hults Delbert L. Kress
Margaret J. Delgado Myrtle Arnink
Scott & Sharon Wallace Esther Schultz
Mary Kress Carl & Berta Berringer
Bob & Ruby Kinyon
Karen Michaelis, Kerry, Kristy, Kurt
Erik, Mindy, Sara, & Scott Johnson
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August 10, 1986
The 37th Annual Kress Reunion was held on Sunday, August 11, 1986, at the home of Melvin & Judy Wallace, Clymer, NY. A delicious buffet dinner was enjoyed by 62 relatives and friends at 1 o'clock.
The guest of honor was Delbert Kress who had just celebrated his 90th Birthday.
Delbert was presented with a beautiful cake with decorations that included his children, grand children and great grandchildren. Three of his five children were here, Hazel Legters, Ruby Kinyon and Karen Michaelis, Also grandchildren Rick Kress, Randy Perrine, Christ & Kurt Michaelis. Cory, Karen and Kyle Kress, Sisters Myrtle Arnink, Esther Schultz, Betty Taylor, Louise Hults.
Everyone recorded the celebration with movies and cameras for a future remembrance.
Relatives from away were:
Margaret Delgado, Grass Valley, California
Hazel & Richard Legters, St. Petersburg, Florida
Karen Michaelis and Children Kurt, Christy of Panama City, Florida
Mr. & Mrs. Rick Kress and children Kory, Karin, Kyle of Walworth, NY
Mr. & Mrs. Frank Hadzega, Pauline Hadzega and grandson Jason from Brea, California
The business meeting was held following dinner with President Bob Kinyon presiding. Election of officers was held with present officers re-elected.
President -- Bob Kinyon
Vice President -- Randy Perrine
Secretary/Treasurer -- Esther Schultz
Next year Mr. & Mrs. Carl Berringer will be hosts with Mr. & Mrs. Bill Davis co-host.
There were:
Two Births
Bethany to Scott & Sharon Wallace
Two Weddings
Two Deaths
Meeting was adjourned after deciding on holding the next reunion at North East Gravel Pit in North East. The collection was $42.00 in treasury for next year.
Secy. Esther Schultz
August 10, 1986 attendance
Mr. & Mrs. Terry McCray Judy & Melvin Wallace
Robert & Ruby Kinyon Hazel & Dick Legters
Cindy & Ed Kress Carl & Berta Berringer
Betty J. Taylor Mae S. Kress & sons & Charles
Esther Schultz Nora Oslak
Robert Kress Erica Oslak
Raymond Kress Margaret Delgado
Elizabeth Oslak Thomas Zimmer
Myrtle Arnink Pauline Hadzega & Jason
Linda & Randy Perrine Dora Rundell
Dell Kress Elmer Rundell
Louise Hults Frank & Susie Hadzega
Rocque Torres Vernon Hancock
Pete Baldwin
Bob, Karen, Kristy, Kurt Michaelis
Bill, Debbie, Mark, Bobby, Todd Davis
Don & Diane Ferrick & Andy & Shawn
Rick, Pat, Kory, Karin & Kyle Kress
Scott, Sharon & Bethany Wallace
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The 38th Annual Kress reunion was held August 9, 1987, at the North East Gravel Pit picnic area. The co-hostesses were Mr. & Mrs. Carl Berringer and Mr. & Mrs. Bill Davis.
Despite a rainy day the relatives enjoyed a beautiful buffet style dinner at 1:00 p.m. and visiting afterward.
There was 47 in attendance with a short business meeting conducted by President Robert Kinyon. New officers were elected for next year.
President -- Eddie Kress
Vice President -- Randy Perrine
Secretary/Treasurer -- Ruby Kinyon
The reunion to be held next year at the home (farm) of Mr. & Mrs. Eddie Kress, RD 3, North East, PA.
There were
Two Deaths
Andrew Hults
Walter Arnink
Births
A daughter, Steffanie
to Mr. & Mrs. David Crockett
A son, Nicholas Andrew
to Antoinette Torres
Three Marriages
Sheri Huston to Erran Lee Muenz, Jr.
Tim Engel & Linda Healey
Kevin Kress & .
The out of town guests included:
Mr. & Mrs. Ancel Tikasingh, Grass Valley, CA
Mrs. Louise Hults & Antoinette Torres & son, St. Clair, MO.
Mrs. Betty Taylor, St. Clair, MO.
Mr. & Mrs. Dan Christmons & son Marc, Springfield, VA
Mr. & Mrs. Dick Legters & Mr. Dell Kress, St. Petersburg, FL
Meeting adjourned
E. Schultz, Sec.
1987 38th reunion attendance
Dick & Hazel Legters Nora, Selene, Erica & Elizabeth Oslak
Charles M. Kress Bonnie, Dan & Marc Christmons
Mary Kress Louise Hults
Rocque Torres Tonette Torres
Myrtle Arnink Bill & Debbie Davis
William "Mark" Davis Bobby Jay Davis
Todd Allen Davis Don & Diane Ferrick
Andy Ferrick Tommy Zimmer
Shawn Ferrick Tammy Ferrick
Vernon Hancock Esther Schultz
Betty Taylor Dell Kress
Melvin Wallace Judy Wallace
Cynthia Kress Edward Kress
Mike & Fran Fair Linda & Randy Perrine
Robert & Ruby Kinyon
Ancel Tikasingh & Theresa
(Married Timothy Tikasingh & Lavinia Cox)
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The 39th Annual Kress Reunion was held August 14, 1988 at Gravel Pit Park in North East. Rain threatened, but none fell, and all enjoyed a good meal. There were 44 present. Delbert Kress, 92, was the oldest present.
Nicholas Torres was the youngest present. Myrtle Arnink and Delbert Kress were surprised with a cake.
Co-hosts were Mr. & Mrs. Edward Kress and Mr. & Mrs. Don Ferrick. The pavilion was furnished by Mr. & Mrs. Eldoe Taylor. All officers for the coming year were re-elected:
President -- Edward Kress
Vice President -- Randy Perrine
Secretary/Treasurer -- Ruby Kinyon
There were:
Two Births
Matthew J. Phanco
Lucas Delgado
Two Marriages
John & Mary (Zeilinski) Kress
Dan & Susan (Moore) Higley
There was a balance in the treasury of $20.00 after all bills were submitted and paid last year. Today's offering was $33.00, making a total of $53.00. Bills of $41.70 were submitted and paid for this year, leaving a balance in the treasury of $11.30.
Out of town guests included:
Margaret Delgado from California
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Legters from St. Petersburg, FL
LeEsther Hawkins and children from St. Clair, MO
Louise Hults and Nicholas Torres from St. Clair, MO
Guests included
Elmer and Dora Rundell
Vera Tharp
Secy., Ruby Kinyon
Beth Crockett to ______ Huggins
39th Annual Kress Reunion 1988 attendance
Carl & Berta Berringer Ruby & Robert Kinyon
Betty K. Taylor Ed & Cindy Kress
Sally DuFosse, Andrea Margaret J. Delgado
Randy & Linda Perrine Elmer Rundell
Dora Rundell John D. & Mary Kress
John D. Kress II Mary Kress
Dick & Hazel Legters Louise Hults & Nicholas Torres
Vera M. Tharp Delbert Kress
Mel & Judy Wallace
Esther Schultz
Don & Diane Ferrick & Tommy & Andy
LeEsther Hawkins, Amanda, Jeremy & Andrew
Mike, Fran, Stephanie, & Jessica Fair
Scott, Sharon, & Bethany Wallace
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The 40th Annual Kress reunion was held at Gravel Pit Park on August 13th, 1989. There were 51 in attendance for a buffet at 1 p.m.
President Edward Kress called business meeting to order. Officers for coming year remained same
President - E. Kress
Vice President -- Randy Perrine
Secretary/Treasurer -- Ruby Kinyon
Thanks were extended to Mr. & Mrs. John Kress & Mrs. Sally DuFosse, this years hosts.
Next years' hosts are Mr. & Mrs. Ed Kress & Mr. & Mrs. Randy Perrine.
Oldest member was Delbert Kress at 93. Youngest baby Nicholas Torres. Traveling furthest Mr. & Mrs. Leonard Higley from Sarasota, Florida.
Out of town guests were:
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Legters of St. Petersburg, Florida
Louise Hults of St. Clair, MO
Mr. & Mrs. Bruce Taylor of Wixom, MI
Park fees were paid by Carl & Berta Berringer and John & Mary Kress of Erie.
Births
Twins to Mr. & Mrs. Scott Wallace
A son born to Beth Crockett Huggins
Boy was born to Mr. & Mrs. Jim Atkins
Dakota James
Marriages
Brent Engel & Collette
Angela Kress to Robert Hoyt
Treasures report:
Offering for Day 67.00
Balance from 1988 11.30
Total $78.30
Stamps - 7.65
$70.65 Balance in Treasury
1989, 51 Present at the 40th reunion
John D. Kress Mary Z. Kress
Sally Kress DuFosse Angela DuFosse
Bruce & Jane Taylor Faye L. Huston
Esther Schultz Erica Oslak
Mary Kress Betty Taylor
Robert H. (unable to read) Carl & Berta Berringer
John D. Kress II Bill & Debbie Davis & Mark, Bobby & Todd
Dora Rundell Andrea E.L. DuFosse
Delbert Kress Cristi Drake
Myrtle Arnink Elmer Rundell
Louise Hults Rocque Torres
Nicholas Torres Carole F. Higley & Len Higley
Carl & Rena Schoenfeldt Dick & Hazel Legters
Edward & Cindy Kress Nora Oslak
Elizabeth Oslak Selene Oslak
Nathan Zimmer
Robert & Ruby Kinyon
Michael & Francis (Stephanie & Jessica) Fair
Don & Diane Ferrick, Andy & Tommy
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1990
The 41st Kress reunion was held on August 12th at the home of Edward Kress.
There were 50 present. A letter was read from Alberta Phanco in memory of John.
Minutes were read by Ruby K. from 1989. Approved.
Hosts were Ed Kress and Mr. & Mrs. Randy Perrine.
Election of Officers were:
President -- Eddie Kress
Vice President -- Randy Perrine
Secretary/Treasurer -- Kerry Michaelis
Historian -- Ruby Kinyon
Births
Son to Mr. & Mrs. Terry McCray -- Jonathan
Daughter to Mr. & Mrs. Ferrick -- Ashley Summer
Daughter to Tim & Linda Engel -- Sara Allison
Guests were
Vera Tharp - Florida
Milton Doorish - California
Dora & Elmer Rundell
Shirley Gorney
Marriages
Debbie Kress to George Flannery
Darcie Kress to Scott Klenz
Birth to Bethany Kress
Oldest Member: Delbert Kress 94
Myrtle Arnink 82
Mrs. Dora Rundell 81
Treasures report:
Offering today 79.10
Stamps - 9.15
69.95
Host & CO hosts - 26.00
43.95
1989 Balance +70.65
$ 114.60
Host Eddie Kress
Co-Hosts for 1991, Mr. & Mrs. Scott Wallace
(note on back page)
To be read
Mr. & Mrs. George Flannery
Twin Sons -- George Joseph 6 # 4 oz.
James William 6 #
Eric & Tammy Engel
Erika -- Erica Daniel
1990 attendance
Carl & Berta Berringer Louise Hults & Nicholas Torres
Mary Kress Ed Kress & Shirley Gorney
Randy & Linda Perrine Flora Wells
Charles Kress Ruby & Bob Kinyon
Myrtle Arnink Dick & Hazel Legters
Faye Huston Betty & Eldoe L. Taylor
Bruce & Jane Taylor Delbert L. Kress
Vera Tharp Kerry Michaelis
Judy & Mel Wallace Dora and Elmer Rundell
Fran & Mike Fair Milton Doorish
Esther Schultz
Terry & Kimberly McCray with Charles (2) & Jonathan (6 months)
Scott & Sharon Wallace with Bethany (41/2 years)
& Joshua & Jeremiah (21 months)
Nora Oslak, Selene, Erica, Elizabeth
LeEsther, Amanda, Jeremy, Andrew Hawkins
50 Present
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The 42nd Kress Reunion...
Was held August 11, 1991 at the Home of Edward Kress - President. There were 53 in attendance.
Delbert Kress and Flora Wells were honored as the oldest Kress' 95 and 80 years, respectively.
Betty and Eldoe (Dode) Taylor were honored by their children with a cake for their 46th wedding anniversary.
Guests were
Dora and Elmer Rundell,
Susan and Frank Hadzager -- from California and
Julie Weller, Friend of Karen Kress.
Since last year there was
One Birth
Michael Bruce -- to Bruce and Janie Taylor
Details from the business meeting included the election of new officers for next year...
President -- Betty Taylor
Vice President -- Randy Perrine
Hosts for next year will be Mr. & Mrs. Berringer with Mr. and Mrs. Kinyon as co-hosts.
LeEsther Hawkins was appointed Secretary/Treasurer.
The reunion for 1992 will be held at the Gravel Pit in North East. After much discussion, it was decided that the official date for the reunion be changed to the 1st Sunday in August.
An offering was taken and $60.00 was collected - added to the previous balance leaving a total of $161.37 in the treasury. Meeting Adjourned.
Kerry Michaelis Sec/treas.
42nd Kress Reunion
Randy & Linda Perrine Kerry Michaelis
Bob & Ruby Kinyon Kim McCray, Charles & Jonny
Vera Tharp D. L. Kress
Carl & Berta Berringer Larry Huston -- Faye Huston
Esther M Schultz Mel & Judy Wallace
AlBerta Phanco Frank & Susie Hadzega
Amanda Hawkins Bruce & Jane Taylor & Michael
Jeremy Hawkins Wells Flora (Phoebe)
Chas. Kress & Mae S. Kress Elmer Rundell
Tim & Linda Engel & Sara Dick & Hazel Legters
Brent Engel Louise Hults & Nicholas Torres
Dora Rundel
Dode & Betty Taylor
Rick, Karin, & Kyle Kress -- Julie Weller guest
Scott and Sharon Wallace (Bethany, Joshua, Jeremiah)
Geoff & LeEsther Hawkins & Andrew
Diana Healey (Daughter of Linda Engel)
(53 Present)
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The 43rd Kress Reunion ...
Was held August 9, 1992, at the Gravel Pit in North East. There were 60 in attendance. Delbert (96), Flora (81) and Myrtle (84) were honored as eldest in family, with a cake & birthday song.
Guests were Dora and Elmer Rundell.
Those visiting from away:
Myrtle Arnink, Grass Valley, California
Hazel & Dick Legters, St. Petersburg,
also Delbert Kress and Vera Tharp
Bill Schultz flew in from Phoenix, as a surprise.
Games of "dirty Bingo" for adults & games for children and prizes were enjoyed by all.
Officers were elected for 1993:
President -- Nora Oslak
Vice President -- Larry Hults
Secretary/Treasurer -- LeEsther Hawkins
Host -- Esther Schultz
Co-Hosts -- Mel & Judy Wallace
The reunion will be held at the Clymer Conservation Club next year at $35.00 the 2nd Sunday of August.
Births
Stephen Douglas Taylor - 5lb. 11oz., 19"
to Bruce & Jane Taylor
Not recorded in last minutes:
Kelsey Hayes to Randy & Christy Hayes
Lindsay Palmer to Bruce & Bethany Palmer
Jordan Michaelis to Kent Michaelis
Marriages
Brian DuFosse married to Marie Luke
Andrea (DuFosse) Shepard
Bill & Barb Schultz celebrated 25th Anniversary
Graduates
Will Schultz - High School
going to Wheaton College, Chicago, IL
Amanda Hawkins - (LeEsther & Geoff's daughter )going to East Central College, Union, MO
Tammy Ferrick - (Diane & Don Ferrick's daughter)
going to Erie Business Center
Kerry Michaelis - (son of Karen Kress-Michaelis)
is in internship in Houston, TX
Bill Schultz - a Master in Business
from Arizona State University
A collection was taken (by Eddie Kress) of $110.01 - balance from last year was $66.67 - total $176.68 - reunion invitations were donated by LeEsther. Larry Hults made a motion to adjourn, Bill Schultz second - meeting was adjourned and the games began.
Larry & Lisa Hults compiled minutes books from (1961-1991). Poems and stories from family members and put into book form - Pictures were displayed from Louise Hults' picture boxes by Larry Hults & LeEsther Hawkins.
Those present in 1992
Larry & Lisa Hults Esther Schultz
Debbie Austin & Ed Kress Bill Schultz
Nicki Torres Faye Huston
Carl & Berta Berringer Nora, Erica, Elizabeth Oslak
LeEsther, Andrew Hawkins Debbie, Bobby, Todd Davis
Sharri Dailey (Guest) Flora Wells
Mary Kress Robert, Ruby Kinyon
Chas. & Mae Kress Angela, Robert Hoyt
Dick, Hazel Legters Louise Hults
Myrtle Arnink Delbert Kress
Vera Tharp Kim, Charles, John McCray
Rocque Torres Betty Taylor
Mel, Judy Wallace Sally DuFosse
John D. Kress II
Andrea, Jason, Jordan Shepard
Melissa ? (Guest)
Dora, Elmer Rundell
Scott, Sharon, Bethany, Josh, & Jeremiah Wallace
Don, Diane, Ashley & Andy Ferrick
Bruce, Bethany & Lindsay Palmer
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The 44th Kress Reunion was held at the Clymer Conservation Lodge. On August 8th 1993, there were 57 in attendance; Delbert (97), Esther (80), Myrtle (85), & Flora (82) were honored with buttons and a cake. Guests were Elmer and Dora Rundell. Family members from out of state - Gelia & Bob Crockett; from Florida Tom & Beth (Crockett) Huggins with children Jacob & Collin; also from Florida - Hazel & Dick Legters, Vera Tharp, Delbert Kress; Bruce, Jane, Michael, & Stephen from Michigan; Myrtle Arnink form California; LeEsther & Andrew Hawkins, Louise Hults & Nicholas Torres all from Missouri; Jim Schweickert from Oregon.
Games of Dirty Bingo, Music Trivia, Water Balloons and Hula Hoop were played with many happy winners.
Officers were elected for 2 years as follows:
President -- Nora Oslak
Vice President -- Larry Hults
Secretary/Treasurer -- LeEsther Hawkins
Hosts -- Scott & Sharon Wallace
Co-Hosts -- Ruby & Bob Kenyon
The reunion will be held at the Clymer Conservation Lodge at a cost of $50.00 with an all day reunion planned. Hot dogs and ice cream were enjoyed by all and wanted again next year.
Births were:
Brent & Collette - Emily Elizabeth
Terry & Kim (Wallace) McCray - Heather Rose
Robert & Angela Hoyt - Andrea
Andrea & Jason Shepard - Alexis
Beth & Tom Huggins - Collin
Kent & Denise Michaels -- Mark Allen
High School Graduates
Erica Oslak
Robert Kress
Tommy Zimmer
Sara Johnson
Jessica Fair
Kurt Michaels
College Graduate
Christy Michaels from University of Florida - Masters
Treasury balance from 1992 is 176.68
collected at 1993 reunion + 75.23
251.91 total
- 18.56 stamps
- 50.00 building
- 22.00 cake
- 18.56 newsletter
142.79 balance for 1993
No deaths were reported.*
Newsletters were enjoyed and encouraged to continue. The napkins were donated by Louise Hults. Motion was made to accept the minutes from last year by Esther Schultz and to adjourn -- seconded by Melvin Wallace. Meeting adjourned.
LeEsther M. Hawkins
Secretary/Treasurer
*Amendment to minutes regarding deaths:
After the reunion on Sunday, August 8, 1993, Sally DuFosse was notified that her brother James E. Kress, Jr. (known to the family as Jimmy Jr.) died of a heart attack at Gibsonia. He was 62 years old. Services were held for the family on Tuesday, August 12, 1993.
Those in attendance for 1993
Kerry Michaels
Robert & Ruby Kenyon Melvin & Judy Wallace
Carl & Berta Berringer Louise Hults
Nicholas Torres Mary Kress
Myrtle Arnink Sally DuFosse
Jim Schweickert Dora Rundell
Delbert Kress Vera Tharp
Ed Kress
Beth (Crockett), Tom, Jacob, Collin Huggins
Scott, Sharon, Bethany, Joshua, & Jeremiah Wallace
Kimberly, Charles, Jonathan, Heather McCray
Bruce, Bethany (Kress), & Lindsay Palmer
Bruce, Jane, Michael, Stephen Taylor
Jason & Andrea Shepard & 2 children
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The 45th Kress Reunion was held at the Clymer Conservation Lodge, on August 14, 1994. There were 52 in attendance. Esther (81), Myrtle (86), and Flora (83) were honored with a cake. Games of 'Dirty Bingo' for adults and games for the children were a big hit. Angela Hoyt won the attendance drawing and Sharon Wallace won the 50/50 pot.
Two Births
Emily Louise Engelken
to Charles & Tonette (Torres) Engelken
Rebekah Joy Wallace
to Scott & Sharon Wallace
Two Deaths
James E. Kress, Jr. (Jimmy Jr.) -- August 8, 1993
Delbert Lee Kress -- February 22, 1994
Graduates
Mark Davis -- High School
Selene Oslak -- College
Motion by Bethany (Kress) Palmer to give $40.00 for use of lodge - 2nd Ed Kress, paid to Judy Wallace. No new business - letter read by LeEsther Hawkins from Hazel and Dick Legters - she is having hip surgery August 18, 1994, & Dick, knee surgery in October 1994.
Reunion to be held August 13, 1995, same location. Host and Co-host will be Louise Hults and Esther Schultz.
Treasury Balance 1993 $142.79
29.93 stamps newsletter
29.93 stamps reunion
$82.93
82.05 collection
13.50 50/50 drawing
$178.48
40.00 lodge
$138.48 Balance 1994
Motion to accept last years minutes and adjourn by Betty Taylor -- 2nd Louise Hults.
LeEsther M. Hawkins
Sec./Treas.
Those in Attendance:
Nancy (Turner) Pennypacker Angela, Bob, and Andrea Hoyt
Betty Taylor Dakota Atkins
Florence (Turner) Clark Louise Hults
Myrtle Arnink Charles and Mae Schweickert
Melvin and Judy Wallace Ruth (Turner) and Tom Weaver
Edward Kress Nora and Elizabeth Oslak
Bonnie Allen (Ed's Finance) Rocque Torres
Mary Kress Charles and Mae Kress
Robert and Ruby Kinyon Nicholas Torres
Esther Schultz
Kimberly, Charles, Jonathon and Heather McCray
Scott, Sharon, Bethany, Joshua, Jeremiah, and Rebakah Wallace
Jason, Andrea Shepard (2 children)
Charles, Tonette and Emily Engelken
Bruce, Bethany and Lindsay Palmer
LeEsther, Amanda & Andrew Hawkins
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The 46th Annual Kress Reunion was held at the Clymer Conservation Lodge again, on August 13, 1995. It was a hot, humid day, but 43 braved the heat and had a great time. Our all time favorite game - dirty bingo, and a new game - draw your relatives, were enjoyed by all.
Bob Kinyon won the attendance prize and Dick Legters, the lucky draw game.
Two Births
Johna Lee Kress to John D. Kress II
Megan Nichole to Brent & Colette Engle
One Marriage
Jeremy (son of LeEsther & Geoff) and Nancy Hawkins
One Death
Sally Kress DuFosse on Tuesday July 18, 1995
Two Milestone Anniversaries
Charles & Mae Kress
Dode & Betty Taylor
Last year's minutes read, motion to accept - Melvin, 2nd Ruby. Motion was made to have reunion at same location and $35.00 donated for lodge. Scheduling problems changed the reunion from the 2nd Sunday to Saturday.
Motion made and seconded to have elected officers for 2 year terms.
President -- Nora Oslak
Vice President -- Larry Hults
Secretary/Treasurer -- LeEsther Hawkins
Host
Bethany Palmer
Co-Host
Angela Sheppard
Treasury Report:
138.48 old balance
-21.58 newsletter stamps
-21.58 invitation stamps
+74.00 collection
-35.00 donation for lodge
144.32 new balance
No new business. Motion to adjourn made and seconded - business meeting adjourned games began.
LeEsther M. Hawkins
Secretary/Treasurer
46th Reunion Attendance
John & Mary Kress Bethany & Lindsay Palmer
Mae Kress Larry & Lisa Hults
Esther Schultz Mary Kress
Myrtle Arnink Faye Huston
Louise Hults & Nick Torres Betty Taylor
Flora Wells Dick & Hazel Legters
Robert & Ruby Kinyon Carl & Berta Berringer
Bonnie Allen & Ed Kress Melvin & Judy Wallace
Kerry Michaels
LeEsther, Amanda, Andrew, & Geoffrey Hawkins
Kim McCray, Charles, John & Heather
Scott, Sharon, Beth, Josh, Jerimiah & Rebekah Wallace
Jason & Andrea Sheppard & Children
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The 47th Annual Kress Reunion was held at the Clymer Conservation Lodge on August 10, 1996. It was a beautiful day with 50 in attendance. The food and conversation were in abundance and great as usual. Games for adults and children were played with many happy winners.
Two Births
Melissa Mae to John Klewicki
Tristin Wolfgang Hawkins
to Jeremy & Nancy Hawkins
One Death
Bob Crocket -- November 1995
One Marriage
Linda Klewicki (daughter of Jennifer) to Fred Underhill
Graduates
Elizabeth Oslak - High School (Nora Kress' daughter)
Karen Kress (Ruby Kress' daughter)
Raymond Kress (Gilbert's & Chris' son)
William "Will" Schultz - college
(Bill & Barbra's son)
Last year's minutes read -- motion made to accept by Esther Schultz, second by Judy Wallace.
Motion made & seconded to have reunion at Lodge next year (1997), on Saturday, August 9, at 1:00 p.m. The Lodge was in terrible condition this year, so motion was made & seconded to address problems in person -- LeEsther Hawkins and Judy Wallace drafted letter and delivered it in person.
Attendance prize was won by Dick Legters -- a handmade doll donated by Mary Kress.
Motion made and seconded to elect officers for (3) three year term.
President -- Lisa Hults
Vice President -- Larry Hults
Secretary/Treasurer -- LeEsther Hawkins
Host -- Angela Hoyt
Co-host -- Andrea Sheppard.
Asked for ideas to be submitted at 48th reunion for 50th, in writing, to be discussed at next reunion. John Kress Spoke on how we should approach the 50th Kress Reunion.
previous balance 29.77
Collection (1996) 136.00
165.77
Lodge 1997 35.00
Balance 130.77
No other new business, meeting closed by motion -- Melvin Wallace, second -- Louise Hults.
LeEsther M. Hawkins
Sec./Treas.
47th Reunion attendance
Dick & Hazel Legters Betty Taylor
Bob & Ruby Kinyon Louise Hults & Nicholas Torres
Bill & Barb Schultz LeEsther Hawkins
Debbie (Kress) Flannery Judy & Melvin Wallace
Nora Kress Rocque Torres
Mae S. Kress Lee Mases
Angela Hoyt Sheila & Ryon Schweickert
Ruth & Tom Weaver Myrtle Arnink
Lauren Kintner Mary Kress
Nicki Delgado Ed Kress
Larry & Lisa Hults Jim Schweickert
Bonnie Allen Kerry Michaelis
Esther Schultz John D. & Mary Z. Kress
Nancy Turner Pennypacker
Charles & Della Mae Schweickert
Bethany, Bruce & Lindsey Palmer
Andrea, Jordan & Alexys Sheppard
Kim, Charles, John & Heather McCray
George Flannery G.J. & James Flannery
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The 48th
Annual Kress Reunion
was held at Clymer Conservation Lodge on Aug. 9, 1997 (Saturday). Hot and more
hot, but 47 were present for dinner and fellowship that only happen when family
gathers. Food was tasty as always and a good variety. Cake honoring 80 plus
Kresses was enjoyed and shared to take home. Games were played and winners were
a’plenty .
Business meeting was conducted after dinner, as there was
much to discuss with 50th fast approaching. Minutes were read -
motion to accept by Carl Berringer, 2nd by Kerry Michaelis. Motion
made to have reunion same location by Hazel Legters, 2nd by Scott
Wallace. Also agreed to pay $35 each year.
New business was about 50th Reunion, location
decided to be at Lodge. Want treasury to buy ham and all paper products.
Everyone else bringing a dish to pass.
Quilt is being done for 50th - each 2nd
generation is doing a block and sending it to LeEsther to have quilted.
Entertainment committee will be selected next reunion ( also
programs ).
I am sending a newsletter September, updating everyone to
what was and was not decided.
There were 3 marriages
Marc & Laine Christman ( April 5, 1997 ) - Dan &
Bonnie Christman’s son
Will & Angie Schultz ( June 28,
1997 ) - Bill & Barb Schultz’s son
Christy Michaelis & Ken Rousseau
( December 7, 1996 )
-Karen & Robert Michaelis’ daughter
1 birth
Holly Engel - August 22, 1996 to
Eric & Tammy Engel
1 death
Bob Kinyon - February 22, 1997
Same officers until year 1999.
New host and co-host - Esther Schultz & Betty Taylor
Angela Hoyt and Andrea Shepard were in charge of games for
the children so that the business could be conducted. The children had a great
time and everyone went home with prizes.
1996 previous balance 130.77
1997 stamps 25.60
105.17
lodge 35.00
70.17
1997 collected 76.00
146.17
No other business, meeting
adjourned, motion by Melvin Wallace, 2nd by Betty Taylor.
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The 49th
Annual Kress Reunion
was held at Mead Park in Corry, PA on Saturday August 8, 1998.
Attendance was good, with 46 faithful members following the shade. Food is
always plentiful and delicious.
The
business meeting was called to order by Melvin Wallace and the upcoming 50th
celebration of our family was begun. Minutes read, motion to accept - Melvin
(Wallace), 2nd - Esther Schultz.
New
business:
Motion to
have reunion at Mead Park - Kerry Michaelis, 2nd - John Kress. Other
new business - reviewing proposed budget for the 50th. Motion for
$10.00 donation per family to be paid by March 1, 1999 - Hazel Legters, 2nd
Judy Wallace. ( Voted unanimously !!! )
As we
started the list a wonderful thing happened - volunteers appeared all over the
room to donate. Starting with:
John &
Mary Kress - donating all of the ham
Aunt
Esther Schultz - extra paper plates
Mel &
Judy Wallace - ice cream
Kerry
Michaelis - all soft drinks & t-shirts
Ruby
Kinyon & Hazel Legters - reunion cake
Motion by
Carl Berringer that the generation quilt be brought back each year and a new
drawing to allow everyone a chance to have the quilt for a year, 2nd
by Ruby Kinyon with unanimous vote.
Each
family is to bring one (1) gift (wrapped) for door prizes. Debbie (Kress)
Flannery has tapes of old reunions. We will need a TV & VCR to show them
on.
Entertainment
will be from the original eleven children and descendants to perform 2 minutes
of “something” ( singing, dancing, playing music, skit, story, etc. ) motion -
Betty Taylor, 2nd - Ruby Kinyon. It is a wonderful thing when
families come together with kindred spirits as we did on that Saturday.
Host for
the 50th
Kerry
Michaelis
CO-host
Judy
Wallace
Motion to
hold 50th at Mead Park - Ruby Kinyon, 2nd - John Kress.
Collection of $137.25 for this reunion. Decorations for the 50th
will be done by the officers and anyone that wants to volunteer.
The cake
honoring the 80+ was completely eaten this year. Names on the cake are: Myrtle,
Flora, Esther, Louise, “Chuckie”, and Hazel.
RSVP will
be sent so that it can be returned with the number of guests and money.
3
Marriages
Darcy
Kress to Tim Jones
Jessica
Fair to Tim Kuehne - 29 May ‘98
Christy
Schultz to Nate Bordeaux - 20 June ‘98
1 Birth
Brittney
Renee to Darcy (Kress) Jones - 2 July ‘98
1 Death
Julio
Delgado (husband of Nicki) - July ‘98
3 College Graduates
Kurt
Michaelis - December ‘97 (Karen & Bob)
Amanda
Hawkins - 1 May ‘98 (Geoff & LeEsther)
Christy
Schultz - 23 May ‘98 (Bill & Barbara)
LeEsther
Hawkins
sec./treas.
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It's difficult to know how or where to start these minutes for such a milestone event, as our 50th celebration of family. First of all, Larry, Lisa and I want to thank all of you for your contributions of money, food, and help in making this the best reunion ever.
The day started off a little scary, with rain threatening all morning. But thanks to the many prayers that went up for the day, it was cool, but dry. We started at 1:00, with 85 in attendance, by recognizing the surviving sisters of the first generation:
Myrtle Arnink - 90
Esther Schultz - 86
Louise Hults - 81
Betty Taylor - 76
Flora Wells - 88, was unable to attend.
The sisters were each presented with a laced doily with their names in it. Melvin Wallace greeted everyone and said grace.
The sisters and their families were served first. Food was plentiful. We had four tables to choose from. The reunion cake was a beautiful full sheet cake. The right side had the minutes from the 1st recorded reunion. The left side had the 80 year old plus Kresses:
Myrtle
Esther
Hazel
Flora
Louise
Ruby
Berta
As soon as they all swallowed their last mouthful, the business meeting was called to order. Larry welcomed everyone.
"Thank you" to:
John & Mary Kress - ham
Melvin & Judv Wallace - ice cream &
helping setup extra tables
Bob Michaelis - quilt rack
Ruby Kinyon & Hazel Legters - reunion cake
Esther Schultz - extra paper products
Kerry Michaelis - soft drinks &
reunion T-shirts
money donations from:
William & Patty Davis
William & Debbie Davis
Bruce & Jane Tavlor
Philip & Bernie Evans
Bob & Pat Evans
Jeremy & Shandi Hawkins
AlBerta Phanco
Jim & Lou Schweickert.
The minutes were read by Larry Hults. Motion to accept minutes - Bill Schultz; 2nd - John Kress.
New business:
one death
Charles Kress (20 January 1999)
one birth
Erin Hawkins ( daughter of Jeremy, granddaughter of LeEsther
one graduation
Joshua Taylor from high school son of John & Chris Taylor,
grandson of Eldoe & Betty Taylor.
There was no more new business. The meeting was adjourned, motion - Larry Hults; 2nd LeEsther Hawkins. This was our last official act as officers.
Election of new officers for 3 year terms:
President - Kerry Michaelis
Vice-president - Judy Wallace
Secretary/Treasurer - Bonnie Christman
And for next year
Host - Angela DuFosse
co-Host - Andrea Shepard.
There was so much to do that day that we forgot to say that: "The reunion next year will be held at Mead Park in Corry. It will be in the first building on the left, the one by the lake on 12 August 2000!".
Here is the treasury report that we forgot:
Checking account opened (11 January 1999)
Contributions 455.00
balance from 1998 +37.25
592.25
quilt material -28.76
stamps -23.10
Keep Sake Quilters -80.00
picture material -4.28
"Sam's Club" for door prizes,
candy, & gifts for children -126.48
"Toys R Us" -104.35
"Party City Paper" -52.91
"Mail Boxes Etc."
packing & box for quilt -10.74
"Annies Framing" -13.91
doilies -22.00
lodge for 2000 reunion -25.00
new record books -25.10
balance forward to
Bonnie Christman 62.40
Checking account closed.
We went to the printed
agenda original families to do song, poem, etc.
-Bonnie Christman's Notes -
Louise Hults was the first of the "original" sisters to share with us. She had brought an ink sketch Grandma Kress had done in high school. The sketch was 98 years old and in its original frame. She then showed us her attempt to reproduce the drawing. The oohs and ahahs from the family all told she did a truly remarkable and beautiful job.
-prize drawing -
Esther Schultz then told us a story from when they were young and how they never got bored. After the first snow, Grandma Kress would suggest they make "Wax-on-snow". They would pound down the snow 'till hard, go to Hancock's for some syrup, boil the syrup 'till soft ball, then pour on snow. Then you have a taffy pull. One time they all got carried away and somehow Chuckie got cracked and soon there was taffy all flying everywhere, and in came Grandma.
--prize drawing
John Kress told a story about his dad, James and his uncle Del. James had a calf to sell and Del was going to buy the calf. When they put the calf on the scale, it didn't weigh as much as James thought it should. Seems Del was picking up the calf by the tail; the second time with his toe; but he sold it to him for what Del thought it weighed.
Many, many years passed. 1970 came and James had a red sofa that Del wanted. James sold it to him but didn't tell him the sofa had a rank odor when someone sat in the left-hand cushion. James put the $100 in an envelope in the safe and every time he looked at it for years he laughed after he told the story saying, I sure skunked my brother that time!
-prize drawing -
LeEsther showed the special gift made for each of the original sisters. Each received a handmade doily with their names on it. Bill Schultz read a poem written especially for the Kress 50th reunion written by a friend of LeEsther's.
(see MEMORIES by Joe Elmore)
-prize drawing
Karen Michaelis showed us a letter written on
July 16, 1903 to Grandpa Kress telling him he had gotten the job of a policeman.
-prize drawing
Bits & pieces of stories and songs were shared, from stock certificates from the Kress Gold & Silver Mine to the eggs in the "water glass" in the basement.
-prize drawing
LeEsther shared letters and notes from Vincent Kress, Phillip & Bernie Evans, AlBerta and Patti and others.
The major door prizes - two lace "Kress" doilies in handmade frames were won by Lisa Hults and Kristy Rousseau, and an iced tea machine was won by Kerry Michaelis.
LeEsther explained the rules for the Kress Quilt Drawing. This year, only the original eleven names will be eligible. Next year and each following year only those who want the responsibility of returning the quilt for the reunion each year, will have their names put in for the drawing. All of the packing, box, labels, instructions, is provided. The treasurer will reimburse for shipping if the winner for the year cannot attend the reunion. For this year, the winner of the quilt and holder is Esther Schultz. Cake and ice cream were served and movies of old reunions were enjoyed by all.
Collection taken - $160.50
KERRY Michaelis
for T-shirts for sisters -50.00
110.50
balance from 1999 +62.40
New balance 172.90
In closing, we'd like to thank the family members, that came for the first time in a long time and to those of you that are faithful year after year, for coming. Please come again. God bless and keep you safe and healthy, because it just wouldn't be the same without you.
On behalf of Lisa, Larry, and I, thank you for your support, encouragement, and love, the seven years that we were officers. You all are precious to us and we look forward to seeing you every year. To Kerry, Judy, & Bonnie -you II be great.
We have enclosed an updated address list, copies of newspaper clippings from the Erie Times and North East Breeze, a copy of the poem that was read at the reunion, and a copy of the descendant list of Grandpa Kress that was printed on the backs of the T-shirts.
See you 12 August 2000 at Mead Park in Corry, PA.
1999 Attendance
Darci, Tim, Brittany Jones
Gelia Crockett
Norman L. Kress
Lisa & Larry Hults
John D. Kress II & Johna Kress
John D. & Mary Z. Kress
Angela DuFosse & Andrea Hoyt
Bruce & Bethany & Lindsay Palmer
Tom & Ruth Weaver
Nancy Pennypacker
Mary Kress
Dick & Hazel Legters
Tim & Sara Engel
Rena & Carl Schoenfeldt
Bonnie & Dan Christman
Ruby Kinyon
Berta & Carl Berringer
Dora Rundell
Elmer Rundell
John, Christine, & Sarah Taylor
Rocque Torres
Kerry Michaelis
Charles & Della Schweickert
Ken & Kristy Rousseau
Karen & Bob Michaelis
Melvin & Judy Wallace
Bill & Barb Schultz
Scott, Sharon, Bethany, Jeremiah, Joshua, & Rebekah Wallace
Debbie Kress Flannery, George & James
Eldoe & Betty Taylor
Myrtle Arnink
Margaret Delgado
Nora & Elizabeth Oslak
Mae Kress
Bonnie & son
Esther Schultz
Kim, Heather, Charles, & Jonathan McCray
Nate & Christy Bordeaux
Louise Hults
Nick Torres
Geoff, LeEsther, & Amanda Hawkins
Andrea & Jason Shepard & 2 children
Kurt Michaelis & friend
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KRESS REUNION 2000
The 51st Annual Kress Reunion was held Saturday, August 12, 2000, at Mead Park in Corry, Pa. There were 36 in attendance for dinner and fellowship.
President Kerry Michaelis called the meeting to order and read the minutes from the 50th reunion. There was one change. Hostesses were to serve for one year not three. Question was asked, Do we wish to continue the special birthday cake for those over 80? It was decided to continue the cake, but only a 1/4 sheet cake, and the names of Kress family or surviving spouses over 80 to be on it.
Kerry and Bonnie will write up job descriptions for officers and submit them for approval next year.
There were no reported births.
One death
Myrtle Arnink - Dec. 1999
Three Marriages
Kurt Michaelis to Naomi
Christina Higley to James Brosky
Brian DuFosse to H y Myrick
This year's drawing for the Kress Family Quilt was won by Angela DuFosse. She will return it to Next year's reunion for another drawing.
Angela DuFosse and Andrea Shepard volunteered to be the hostesses for 2001. Reunion to be on Saturday, August 11, 2001. Kerry will check to see if same place will be available (Note to minutes- same pavilion available- Nichols Lodge rented for next year)
Our hostesses were thanked for doing a very nice job and the mints were a nice touch.
The secretary asked for articles on births, deaths, weddings, etc. from out of town newspapers to be included in scrapbook.
A note and check was received by Lee from Patti Davis. Meeting was adjourned.
Treasurer's Report
Balance Forward 172.90
Stamps -16.00
Cake for 2000 -19.00
137.90
Collection 8 - 12 +90.00
Balance 8 - 12 227.90
ATTENDEES KRESS REUNION 8-12-2000
Ruby Kinyon
Dick & Hazel Legters, Pinellas Park, Florida
Dora & Elmer Rundell
Ed Kress, Mae Kress and friend, Bonnie Allen
Berta and Carl Berringer
Louise Hults, Nicholas Torres, Rocque Torres
Jason, Andrea, Jordan, Alexys Shepard
John and Johna Le Kress & Diana Mignone
Mary Z. and John D. Kress
Angela DuFosse and Andrea Hoyt
Melvin and Judy Wallace
Mary Kress
Kerry Michaelis
Marc and Lame Christman, Manchester, Connecticut
Lindsay Palmer
Betty Taylor
Bonnie and Dan Christman
Esther Schultz
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