March 29, 2024

Reunion

CHS Class of 1949

The CHS class of 1949 held its 65th reunion at Crestmoor Golf Club Sept. 26-27.

A memorial service was given on Sept. 26. At the conclusion of the service, nine helium balloons were released into the air in honor of nine classmates who have died during the past five years.

On Sept. 27, a class picture was taken of the 18 class members after which a buffet dinner was served to the entire group. All spent time getting reacquainted and reminiscing about their school days.

Attending from out-of-state were Jack and Pat (Keast) Johns and their son, Tyler, Texas; Elvin and Pat Knotts, Houston, Texas; Tom and Judy Healey, Beeville, Texas; Curly and Phyllis (Clark) Hindes, Apache Junction, Ariz.; Reg Yates, Ashland, Neb.; and Bill and Jan Buck, Elberta, Michigan.

Attending from Iowa were Ben and Fran (Johnston) Kelly, Waukee; Kaye (Thompson) Breckenridge and her son, Waukee; Jim Loudon, Madrid; Harvey and Dorothy (Mosman) Shields, Thayer; Marilyn (Shinn) Garst, Coon Rapids; Paul Kelley, Afton; and the following from Creston: Bernard and Carolyn (Husted) Stamper, Bill and Pat (Bogar) Fils, Alice (Falconer) Bowers, LaVaun (Templeton) Reinke and Pat (Healey) Bishop.