Annual Collett-McKay Picnic Is Held Saturday

270 Register at Grounds Dedicated to Yearly Reunion

     The annual Collett-McKay "picnic" is one of the largest of family reunions in the community and one that has most of tradition and interest. The picnic grounds near New Burlington, in a setting of immense old trees, have been set aside for this annual gathering of two of the oldest pioneer families in Clinton and nearby counties.
     Each year members of these families come from far and near to enjoy a long day together and the proverbially large picnic dinner supplied from immense baskets crammed with varieties of dishes.
     Mrs. Frederick Loren McKay, of Lockland brought a cake to be presented to the oldest person present. Mrs. S. C. Spoore, of brook, Ind., 92, received the prize.
     One tradition of the picnic is that it always commands perfect weather. Since the picnics were inaugurated it has never rained (enough to give concern to anyone attending). Saturday was another perfect day.
     No programs are given and the day is spent each year in visits with relatives, who because of the distance at which they live are perhaps only seen at these reunions.
     Many attended from Dayton, Springfield, Cincinnati, Columbus and nearby places as well as from greater distances. In all 270 registered.
     Among those were McKay Collett, Pelham, N. Y.; Elizabeth Collett, Pittsburgh; Mr. and Mrs. William Collett, Ronald R. Ellis, Cleveland; Allen McKay Terrell, Hayerford, Pa.; Rosie Mae Engberg, Pass, Miss.; Mrs. W. B. Wood, Green, Col.; Ruth Haynes, Mrs. S. C. Spoore, Brook, Ind.

ANNUAL FAMILY
REUNION HELD SATURDAY

     The annual Collett-McKay family reunion was held at the picnic grounds near New Burlington, Saturday, The group was served a basket dinner at noon and a soclal time was enjoyed during the afternoon.
     Mrs. S. C. Spoore, of Brook, Ind., was presented a cake by Mrs. Frederick Loren McKay, of Lockland, for being the oldest member of the family present. Mrs. Spoore is ninety-two years old.
     Relatives attended from Dayton, Springfield, Cincinnatl, Columbus, Pelham, N. Y.; Pittsburgh, Pa.; Cleveland, Haverford, Pa.; Pass, Miss.; Brook, Ind.; and Green, Col.

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Collett-McKay

     The 74th annual Collett-McKay reunion and picnic will be held at the picnic grounds near New Burlington Saturday, August 10, Howard Collett announced this week.

Gustin Family

     The ninth annual reunion of the Gustins will be held at Wayne Park, Waynesville, on Sunday, August 11. All relatives invited. Will O. Gustin, president of the Warren county Gustins. Orville Gustin, president of the Clinton county Gustins.

Cleaver, Carr, Rich

     The annual Cleaver, Carr and Rich reunion will be held Sunday, August 11, at Ft. Ancient State Park. Jack Rich is president of the clan and Sarah Hartsock is secretary.

Sherwood-Jeffrey

     Sherwood-Jeffrey reunion at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Elbon on August 11.