J.R. Criger Family Reunion (1942)

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Howard Courant-Citizen
August 27, 1942

It happened that last week end several of Mrs. and Mrs. J. R. Criger's children arrived in Howard to spend the weekend at the old home and the family got busy and made plans for a family gathering at the Criger home Sunday.  All who could be reached hurriedly prepared baskets of good things to eat and all enjoyed a day of feasting and visiting.  This was the first time in eight years that these members of the family were together.

Those present besides the home folk's were Lieutenant and Mrs. Ralph Criger and two children of Fort Leavenworth; Mr. and Mrs Floyd Criger, George Criger and Miss Cora Criger of Wichita.  The four Clum sisters, nieces of Mr. Criger, were also present with their families.  They are Mr. and Mrs. Leon Garison, Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Miller and children of Howard, Mr. and Mrs. Lester Wicker and children of Columbus, and Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Harrod and baby of Wichita.

Other guests were Mr. and Mrs. Albert Criger and son, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Criger and baby,(that would be Pat)  Mrs. and Mrs. John Garison, Mr. and Mrs. Ned R. Smith and son, Robert,  and Earl Garison, all of Howard; Mr. and Mrs. Emera Sheel and children of Moline; Mrs. Cora Barackman of Topeka, and Mrs. Tom Barackman.

It was a happy occasion and one that will be long remembered by all.