Minonk High School Class of 1945 hold 60th reunion

Thursday, September 15, 2005 - Posted 3:32:07 PM by Myra Cufaude

 The Minonk High School Class of 1945 met for their 60th Reunion, Sunday, August 28, 2005 at Georgetown Restaurant, Wenona, IL, with nine members and four guests attending.

A dinner was enjoyed preceding the business meeting.

Myra Danforth Cufaude acted as Mistress of Ceremonies and welcomed everyone.  A moment of silent prayer was observed honoring the deceased members.

Clara Danekas Fewell read several letters from those who could not attend.

It was decided to hold the next reunion in three years, 2008.  The Committee for arrangements are Edith Hartzler, Beverly Robertson, Dick Shelby and Phyllis Reiter.

Following a drawing, DIck SHelby awarded prizes of fall floral centerpieces to Wayne Finnell, Beverly Robertson and DIck Shelby. 

Visiting and taking pictures were enjoyed.

Attending were:  Wayne and Aline (Gerdes) Finnell of Kenosha, Wisc; Bob and Myra (Danforth) Cufaude, Mae (DeFries) Copp, Dick and Marilyn Shelby, Clara (Danekas) Fewell, Edith Hartzler, Cecil and Beverly (Oncken) Robertson, all of Minonk; and Melvin and Phyllis (Toler) Reiter of Normal, IL.