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Minutes and expense accounts were kept of each of the Heiden Family
Reunions. The following pages contain those minutes along with text
of newspaper articles that appeared in the Monroe Evening News under
the social columns of the day. |
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Minutes of the Second Annual
Heiden Family Reunion
Held at William Carl Heiden’s
July 4, 1922 |
Minutes of the Second Annual
Heiden Family Reunion
Held at William Carl Heiden’s
July 4, 1922
The Second Annual Heiden Family Reunion was held at the residence of
William Carl Heiden. About 80 guests attended and all seemed to have a
good time. Prizes were awarded to the winners of different games.
Business meeting was next in order.
Committees and officers were elected:
President - William Carl Heiden
Secretary/Treasurer - A.J. Paulsen |
EXPENDITURES
Cash on hand July 4, 1921 $10.00
Cost of Prizes 3.50
500 ice cream cones 2.25
250 plates 2.00
1 ball .90
3 lbs. peanuts .60
1 lb. marshmallows .10
1 lb. crackers .25
9.60
Balance .40
Refund on 200 cones .90
Cash on Hand 1.30
Total collection for July 4, 1922 23.65
William Carl Heiden - 10 Gal ice cream @1.20 12.00
Paul Boehk - 15 lbs. weinies @.19 2.85
Total cash on hand $10.10 |
LUNCH COMMITTEE:
Mr. & Mrs. L.W. Burmeister, Mr. & Mrs. A.J. Paulsen, Mr. & Mrs. John
Laas,
Miss Libbie Laas
The president then announced that the next meeting would be held at
the residence of Ernst "Ernest" Heiden on July 4, 1923. |
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Minutes of the Third Annual |
The Third Annual Heiden Family Reunion was held at the residence of Ernst "Ernest" Heiden. About 78 responded to the roll call. Prizes were awarded to
the winners of different games. All officers and
committees were re-elected. It was decided to hold the
next reunion at John Koster’s
residence. |
EXPENDITURES
Cash on hand $10.10
1 ice cream cone dipper 2.00
300 cones 1.65
132 plates .88
Prizes 3.10
Grab-bags .65
1 lb. Soda crackers .20
Marshmallows .10
3 lbs. Peanuts .60
24 bottles of pop .85
10.03
Balance .07
Total Collection 25.50
Sold 2½ doz. Lemons @50¢ 1.25
26.82
Ernst "Ernest" Heiden - 10 Gal ice cream 14.00
A.J. Paulsen - 5 lb. Sugar .55
Balance on hand 12.27 |
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Heiden Family Reunion
1924 |
It was decided to hold the 1924 picnic at Mrs. Heinrich "Henry" Heiden’s
instead of Joe Koster’s but the entire picnic was postponed due to
sicknesses and deaths. |
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Minutes of the Fourth Annual
Heiden Family Reunion
Held at Mrs. Heinrich "Henry" Heiden’s
July 4, 1925 |
The Fourth Annual reunion was held at the
residence of Mrs. Heinrich "Henry" Heiden. 101 guests were present. Prizes were awarded to the winners
of the different games. Officers and Committees were re-elected. An
invitation to hold the next (1926) reunion at Mr. C. Brockman’s
residence was accepted. |
EXPENDITURES
Cash on hand $12.27
Stationary .20
300 cones 1.50
100 plates .50
Prizes 3.40
Grab-bags .35
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1 lb. Soda crackers .20
Stamps .34
Post cards .20
3 lbs. Peanuts .75
24 bottles of pop 1.05
8.49
Balance 3.78
Total Collection 32.60
William Carl Heiden - ice cream & coffee 16.05
Weinies 1.25
Balance on hand $19.08 |
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Minutes of the Fifth Annual
Heiden Family Reunion
Held at C. Brockman’s
July 4, 1926 |
The Fifth Annual Reunion was held at the
residence of Mr. & Mrs. C. Brockman. After the meeting
was called to order, 68 members responded to roll call.
Five guests were also present. The minutes of the
previous reunion were approved as read. Election of
officers followed. The same officers and committees were
re-elected for the succeeding year. It was decided to
hold the 1927 reunion at the residence of Mr.
Henry Berns. Prizes were awarded to the winners of
the different games and contests. The married men defeated the
single men in a 5 inning ball game by the score of 8 to 7. |
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Minutes of the Sixth Annual
Heiden Family Reunion
Held at Henry Bern’s
July 4, 1927 |
The Sixth Annual Reunion was held at the residence of Mr. & Mrs.
Henry Berns. 81 attended. All officers and committees were
re-elected for 1928.
The next reunion will be held on July 4th, 1928 at the residence of
Mr. & Mrs. John Heiden.
A motion was made and seconded to remember Elmer Paulsen with a
gift. Elmer wishes to send his sincere thanks for the book he
received.
Games were carried out as usual and prizes given to the winners.
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EXPENDITURES
Cash on hand $19.08
1 Lemon squeezer .10
300 cones 1.35
150 plates .75
36 Prizes 3.60
1½ lb. Candy .30
1½ lb. Soda crackers .28
25 Post cards .25
3 lbs. Peanuts .60
1 lb. Beans .10
7.33
Balance 11.75
Total Collection 22.75
John Koster- ice cream 15.00
Balance on hand $19.50
Ice was donated by Mr. Alfred Brockman. |
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Minutes of the Seventh Annual
Heiden Family Reunion
Held at John Heiden’s
July 4, 1928 |
The Seventh Annual reunion was held at the home of Mr. & Mrs. John
Heiden. It was enjoyed by 65 members who attended the meeting.
The minutes of the previous meeting were approved as read.
All officers were re-elected including Andrew Paulsen who was unable
to attend on account of sickness in the family.
A request was made that all changes in address be forwarded to the
Secretary.
The next reunion will be at the home of John Koster. |
EXPENDITURES
Cash on hand $19.50
300 cones 1.14
100 plates .50
Prizes 3.50
1½ lb. Candy .30
1½ lb. Soda crackers .28
25 Post cards .25
3 lbs. Peanuts .60
Grab-bags .70
Envelopes .05
Balloons .60
1 lb. Marshmallows .10
1 lb. Beans .10
7.54
Balance 11.75
Total Collection 26.56
10 gallons ice cream 14.60
1 Book 2.00
Balance on hand $21.92 |
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Minutes of the Eighth Annual
Heiden Family Reunion
Held at John Koster’s
July 4, 1929 |
The Eighth Annual reunion was held at the home of Mr. & Mrs. John
Koster. Games were played and prizes awarded to the winners and
there was plenty of eats, ice cream and lemonade for everybody.
The meeting was called to order by President William Carl Heiden and the
regular business was attended to. The present officers were all
retained.
The next meeting will be held at William Carl Heiden’s.
Secretary Pro Tem - J.C. Laas
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EXPENDITURES
Cash on hand $21.92
15 doz. plates .75
Prizes 3.40
Soda crackers .20
Post cards .45
4 lbs. Peanuts 1.00
Balloons - 6 doz. .60
Marshmallows .30
Bunting .98
Flags .20
7.88
Total Collection 28.60 |
5 gallons plain ice cream 10.50
5 gallons flavored ice cream 11.50
2 cases of pop 2.00
300 lbs. of Ice 1.35
Balance on hand $17.29 |
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