78 Family members and guests had a great time on Saturday July 25th 2009 at Hopewell Park in Aliquippa PA. Some old reunion family meeting minutes were shared, from 1952 through 1962; many of us found ourselves named as winners of races or games or one of the oldest or youngest attending.
The day was a bit rainy at times, but the picnic carried on! Even Bocci was played in the rain and no-one complained!! Uncle Bill, {William Hineman}, the youngest of David and Alice Hall Hineman's 12 children attended and said, "It was great seeing everyone who came out. I like the reunion because it encourages good and constant relations in the family. I hope they [reunions]never end!" Now that is a challenge to all of us!
The family who were present at the reunion, voted to extend an invitation to all descendants of William J and Mary Jane Winkle Hineman to join us in the coming years on the last Saturday of July, in Hopewell Township, for our Hineman Family Reunion. {The 4 brothers included Charles, David M, John and James!} In 1952 that was the intention of the children of William and Mary Jane. So, as in all things, we have come full circle. Consider this post the first notice of invitation...with many more to come as we find our cousins!!
Did you attend on July 25th? What are your thoughts? Questions?
Saturday, August 1, 2009
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