Submitted by

Debra Roark Hardin

 

Note: The copy of this article is very dark and hard to read. drh

 

 

 

 

 

Newspaper Name Unknown

Exact Month and Day Unknown

Year: 1971

 

 

 

Falls County Old Settlers And Veterans Complete Reunion Plans

 

    The Falls County Old Settlers and Veterans Association has completed plans for the 1971 reunion at Tomlinson Hill to be held July 22 and 23.  This annual event dates back many years and attracts interest from across the state.

    The first night, Thursday, July 22, will be the beef barbecue night.  Serving will begin at 6:00 p.m. and will be on the grounds under the big shade trees.  Tables and benches will accommodate all who wish to eat.

    The program which follows will be from the Falls county area.  Featured on the program will be Eddie Symank and his children; Leroy Williams of Lott; Kathy Parks and Cecil Self of Rosebud; Grady Barganier ????? band; the Cedar Springs Quartet; Linda Radle from Golinda; and Donna Wedemeyer from Cottonwood.  Mrs. Anton Miller of Cego is program chairman.

    A fish supper with hush-puppies for Friday night will begin at 6:00 p.m.  The popular annual fiddlers contest will follow.  Fiddlers from all over the state participate in this event, which always attracts a large audience. 

    J. L. Hartnett of Marlin is program chairman.

    Tomilson Hill has developed into a favorite site for family reunions, picnic meetings and other programs. 

   Jack Stem, president of the association said that all profits from the two-day affair will be used to make Tomlinson Hill an even better place to meet.

   All citizens of Falls county and the surrounding are are invited to take part in this reunion.