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NOTES TO BURWELL FAMILY REUNIONS SUMMARY

 

1.       September 15, 1963 – Sylvania Park, Ottawa Ohio, 68 present, picnic dinner at the noon hour.  Officers elected were President – Violet Nemire and Secy-Treas Patricia Edwards – offering of $17.50. attending Mrs. Mary Dunbar, Mrs. Patricia Edwards & Kathy, Mrs. Wm Dunbar, Diane, Debra & Sharon of Columbus Grove.  Mrs. Cynthia Burwell, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Eninger, Kathy, Harry Jr., Rebecca & Martha of North Baltimore, Ohio.  Mr. & Mrs. Truman Burkholder of Bluffton.  Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Nemire, Terry, Susan & Cindy of Montpelier.  Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence Kirkendall, Kenneth, Terry & Gene of Findlay.  Mr. & Mrs. Claude Set, Mr. & Mrs. Henry Set, Mr. Wm. Burwell, Mr. Leo Set, Mr. Frank G. Set, Mr. & Mrs. Anza Nemire & Ray of Pandora.  Mr. J.C. Burwell of McComb.  Mrs. Owen Rayle, Brenda & Connie, Mrs. Melvin Hoops & Stan of Belmore.  Mr. & Mrs. Donald Burwell, Steve & Karen.  Mr. & Mrs. Robert Binger, Monty, Mrs. Florence Burwell, Mrs. Mary Kessler, Mr. & Mrs. Wm Galloway of Toledo.

 

2.       July 12, 1964, Shelter House #3 in Ottawa Park, 72 attended, picnic lunch served at noon, same officers one more year.   Mrs. Nemire reminded everyone that there are more family histories available if anyone needs more. Both officers asked that if anyone had corrections or additions for the book to have them turned in by Aug. 15, 1964 after which time corrections sheets will be made and mailed to all having books.  Those attending were Mrs. Mary Dunbar, Mrs. Patricia Edwards & Kathy, Mr. and Mrs. Wm Dunbar, Diane, Debra, & Sharon of Columbus Grove, Mr. and Mrs. Anza Nemire & Roy of Pandora; Mr. & Mrs. Truman.

 

3.       August 22, 1965, in the park at North Baltimore, in Shelter House #1.  There were 86 in attendance.  A covered dish lunch was served at 1:00.  Edward Burwell of Leipsic elected President, Mrs. Harry Eninger of North Baltimore as Secy-Treas.  Mrs. Nemire reported that there are still Family Histories available and that all Births, Deaths and Marriages are still to be turned in.  Rained off and on all day..  Those attending were Mr. & Mrs. Anza Nemire & Ray of Pandorea; Mr. & Mrs. Truman Burkholder of Blufton; Mrs. Mary Dunbar, Mrs. Patricia Edwards & Kathleen, Mr. and Mrs. William Dunbar, Diane, Debra & Sharon of Columbus Grove; Mr. J.C. Burwell, and Mr. & Mrs. Donald Peckingpaugh, Lisa, Ronnie, & Rhonda of McComb; Mr. & Mrs. John Miller, Sr., Mr. and Mrs. Harry Eninger, Kathy, Harry Jr., Becky & Martha; Mr. & Mrs. John Miller Jr., David, Rancy, Cindy & John; Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Daley, Patty & Bernard, and Mrs. Cynthia Burwell of North Baltimore; Mr. William Burwell, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Burwell, Steve, Mike, Sally, Margie & Ed Jr., Mr. & Mrs. Clair Burwell & Jody; Mr. & Mrs. Claude Set, Mr. & Mrs. Leo Set, Howard & Shirley, and Mr. Frank Set of Leipsic; Mr. & Mrs. Gary Burwell; Mr. & Mrs. Paul Kogges (?), Cindy, Scott, Rodney, Greg & Rick of Wapakoneta; Mr. and Mrs. Mel Hoops, Allan & Timmey of Deshler; Mr. & Mrs. J.O. Rayle & William; Mrs. Arlo Spence, Ricky, Susan & Jerry of Belmore. Notices sent to 15 area newspapers

 

4.       July 11, 1966, North Baltimore City Park, Shelter House #2, 74 people in attendance.  Ed Burwell, president, lunch 1:00.  Violet still has some more books. Beautiful day for a change.

 

5.       July 11, 1967, North Baltimore City Park, Shelter House No. 1, 74 in attendance, very nice day again, President Ed Burwell, minutes read by Mary Eninger, new president Bob Rayle, Sec Tres. Betty Rayle

 

6.       July 14, 1968, North Baltimore City Park, North Baltimore, Ohio, cafeteria style lunch served about 12:30; 60  registered in attendance, President Bob Rayle; Harry Eninger made a motion to take up a collection; motion seconded by Nellie Rayle; Betty Rayle declined her office as Secy-Treas. Nellie Rayle agreed to take her place.  Amza Nemire family unable to attend because Ray had been quite ill. 

 

7.       July 13, 1969.  North Baltimore City Park, cafeteria style lunch served at 12:45;  68 were present.  Leo Alt elected president; Pat Edwards, Secretary-Treasurer.  Violet Burwell introduced Mr. Lawrence Burwell from Lima to the group. We are sorry to have lost Ray Nemire and Florence A. Burwell this year and Frank Alt.

 

8.       July 12, 1970, North Baltimore City Park.  A Pot-Luck dinner was served at 1:00 with 69 present.  This was one more than last year.  President Leo Alt nominated for another year, Agnes Kirkendall elected new Sec. Treas..  Clifford Burwell, Mary Kessler and John Miller all ill and unable to attend the reunion

 

9.       July 11, 1971, North Baltimore City Park, 61 members present.  A delicious pot luck dinner was held at 12:45,  It was a nice day.  Mr. Leo Alt was re-elected President and Mrs. Truman Burkholder elected Secretary-Treasurer.  A get well card was signed for Mary K. Treasure.  Misses Tracy & Tammy Nemire from Napoleon; Mrs. Cynthia Burwell; Mr. and Mrs. Harry Enninger, Kathy, Harry Jr., Rebecca, Martha and Jennifer from North Baltimore.  Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Saxton from Oakwood; Mr. and Mrs. Anza Nemire from Pandora; Mrs. Lillian McKibben, Mr. Allen J. Loger; Mr. Ralph Rayle from Toledo.  Those attending the 9th annual Reunion are:  Mr. & Mrs. Robert Rayle, Leslie, Joe & Roberta Ann.  Mrs. Nellie Rayle, Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Andonian, Ronald, Keith and Sheir Nell from Belmore.  Mr. & Mrs. Wayne Hoops, Mr. & Mrs Melvin Hops, Tim, Allan and John from Deshler.  Mr. and Mrs. Truman Burkholder from Bluffton.  Mrs. Mary Dunbar, Misses Debra and Sharon Dunbar.  Mrs. Patricia Edwards & Kathleen from Columbus Grove.  Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence Kirkandall, Kenneth, Gene.  Mr. J.C. Burwell from Findlay.  Mr. and Mrs. Ed Burwell, Sally, Margie and Junior.  Guest Becky Gossman.  Mr. & Mrs. Leo Alt, Mr. & Mrs. Henry Alt & Howard Alt., Mr. & Mrs. Claude Alt.  Mrs. Clair Burwell & Goe, Mr. Bill Burwell from Leipsic. 

July 11, 1971    Sec & Treas Mrs Agnes Kirkandall

 

10.   July 9, 1972, North Baltimore City Park, 59 members.  A delicious pot luck dinner was served at 1 P.M.  President Leo Alt, Mrs. Truman Burkholder read the minutes of the 1971 Reunion. Both Mr. Alt and Mrs. Burkholder were reelected for the next year…A letter from Mrs. Ruby Stiles Shoals was read.  The Anza Nemires invited everyone to an open house on the occasion of their Golden Wedding Ann. August 13.  Get well cards were sent to Mel Hoops and Ruth Burwell.

 

11.   July 9, 1973.  52 members and three guests were present.  The small crowd can possibly have been because of the extremely hot day and farmers being so behind with their work due to a wet spring.   Harry Eninger was nominated for President; Betty Burwell for Secretary & Treasure.  The idea of not publishing the Reunion in the newspapers prior to the date was suggested to so much vandalism during absences and was unanimously agreed upon.

 

12.   July 14, 1974, 41 members, called to order by the president Harry Eninger.  A delicious pot luck dinner was served at 1:00 p.m.  Harry Eninger decided it was time to pass the presidency over to a Burwell, so Leo Alt nominated Bill Burwell and it was carried unanimously.  Guy Burwell was nominated for Vice Presidency, Betty Burwell for secretary and treasury.   We discussed having the Reunion in 76 held at Leipsic Park being we have a new pool and this would give the young folks something to do. 

 

13.     July 13, 1975, Shelter House, 55 members and four guests present.  Decided to have the reunion here another year being that the restrooms at the Leipsic Park are out of order.

 

14.   July 11, 1976, Shelter house #2 at the part in North Baltimore.  Guy Burwell, acting president called the meeting to order.  There were 60 members and two guests.  We are sorry that one of our members, Joseph Clifford Burwell died Feb. 13, 1977.  President Guy Burwell, Vice President Mary Dunbar, Sec. & Treasure Nellie Rayle.

 

15.   date not given (presumably July 1977), North Baltimore Park in Shelter House No. 2.  39 members and four guests present.  Ed Burwell was elected president; Harry Eninger Jr. was elected Vice President.  Sally Burwell was elected Secy & Treasure.  A musical movie was shown by Laurence Kirkendall after dinner.

 

16.   July 9, 1978 in the North Baltimore City Park.  There were 54 members present and 3 guests.  A pot luck dinner was served at 1:00 and was enjoyed by everyone present.

 

17.   July 8, 1979, North Baltimore City Park.  63 member present..  New officers:  President – Harry Eninger, Jr.  Vice President – Bill Rayle.  Secy.-Treas. – Linda Eninger.  Ass. Secy.-Treas.- Judy Hoops.  A potluck dinner was served at 12:30 and enjoyed by all. 

 

18.     July 13, 1980 in the North Baltimore City Park, 45 members present.   President – Mike Burwell; Vice President – Bob Rayle;  Secretary-Treas. – Betty Rayle;  Asst. Secy-Treas – Pat Burwell.  A potluck dinner was served at 12:30 and enjoyed by everyone present.

 

19.   July 12, 1981 in the North Baltimore City Park.  57 members present.  A potluck was served at 12:30. and enjoyed by everyone.

 

20.   July 11, 1982, North Baltimore, Ohio City Park.  Harry Enninger Jr. led the family in prayer before a buffet style luncheon was enjoyed by all.  There were 50 members and guests present.  The meeting was conducted by Mike Burwell and Sec Betty Rayle.  Harry Eninger Sr. had a raffle with two beautiful pillows and a stool,  that he and Mary had made.  The two lucky winners were Mike Burwell & Mary Dunbar.  Other members had made items to be auctioned off.  It was a lot of fun and no collection was taken.  Martha Sorg and Pat Edwards both volunteered to bring raffle gifts next year.   Homemade ice cream is to be made in the afternoon.  New President Steve Burwell; Vice President Bill Dunbar; Sc. & Treas Agnes Kirkendall; Asst Sec. & Treas. Kathy Edwards.  New births recorded were Sarah Nicole Unterbrink, May 20, 1982, daughter of Terry and Sally.  Rex Eugene Babcock II, Sept. 27, 1981, son of Pat and Rex. 

 

21.   July 10, 1983  North Baltimore Park, Shelter House #1.  Our president, Steve Burwell said Grace about 12:30 and everyone enjoyed a delicious and abundant meal.  65 present.  The Secy Treas. Agnes Kirkendall requested that her assistant Kathi Edwards take over for her.  Steve Burwell pres. and Bill Dunbar, vice pres. were elected for another year.  Agnes Kirkendall, secy treas asked to not be put in for another year since she would be attending a reunion in Kentucky at this time next year, so Kathy Edwards, the assistant secy treas. was elected and Mrs. Margie Roberts was elected assistant secy treas.  There was a letter from Leo Alt about corrections for the Burwell book.

 

22.   July 8, 1984, North Baltimore Park in Shelter House #1.  50 members and guests of the Burwell Family present. Our president – Steve Burwell asked the blessing at 12:30 and everyone enjoyed the good food and fellowship., Gail Dunbar announced a new grandchild – Kevin William Patrick, 10 lbs, 8 oz. born June 16, 1984, and another grandchild in September.  Bill Dunbar, Vice President was elevated to President, Steve Burwell for Vice President, Kathy Edwards would take one more year as Secy-Treas. and Marge Roberts as Assistant Secy-Treas.   Deaths during 1985: Tom Barnhizer, Jan 1st, Anza Nemire, Grace Anne Varonne, May 6

 

23.    July 14, 1985.  The Business Meeting was called to order at 1:20 P.M. by President Bill Dunbar after everyone had enjoyed an ample and delicious dinner and a lot of good fellowship.  49 present.  New members of our family: Miranda Rose Wade born September 21, 1984, to Dan and Diane Wade and Beverly Elizabeth Sorg was born October 2, 1984 to Kenneth and Martha Sorg.  $36.00 realized from an auction.

 

24.   July 13, 1986  The Business Meeting was called to order at 1:45 by President Bill Dunbar after everyone had enjoyed a delicious dinner.  51 present.  Four new births and three deaths in the family.  Election of officers:  President – Steve Burwell; Vice President – Ed Burwell,  Sec.-Treasurer – Marty Roberts and Assistant Sec-Treasurer Martha Sorg

 

25.   July 10, 1987 Thirty-eight very hot people attended the 25th Burwell Reunion at North Baltimore City Park.  Attendance was down probably due to the weather.  The business meeting was opened by President (protem) Ed Burwell who proclaimed “Pray for less heat next year!”  Bill Dunbar will continue one more year as president.  Martha Sorg automatically moved up to Secretary-treasure for the next 2 years.  Additional elections were not held.  According to 1987 minutes, Ed Burwell was elected vice-president and should serve as president this year. 

 

26.   no sheet (1988)

 

27.   July 12, 1989 North Baltimore City Park, 23 people were in attendance probably due to the 100° temperature.  Potluck dinner was served.  The meeting was called to order by Ed Burwell.  The meting was adjourned and everyone hurried home to cool off. 

 

28.   July 8, 1990.  The business meeting was called to order by President Mary Eninger.  Officers for next year are President – Mary Eninger;  Vice-President – Don Barnhizer;  Secretary – Emma Jean Hoops.  A Get-Well card was circulated for Kathy Eninger who was not in attendance due to her recent gall-bladder surgery.  The annual raffle for an afghan crocheted by Mary Eninger, chances were sold for $1.00 each with a total of $31.00 being collected.  Diane Wade held the winning number.  There were 39 persons in attendance for this years’ gathering of the Burwell Clan (give or take a few lively children who may have been counted twice).  Diane Wade, Acting Secretary.

 

29.   July 14, 1991 (Shelter House, North Baltimore Municipal Park) 33 in attendance.  Martha Sorg to buy a ham and turkey for next year out of funds.  Kathleen Edwards seconded.  All were in favor.  Diane Wade made a motion to have drinks purchased out of remaining funds.  Emma Jean seconded.  All in favor.  A card was circulated to send to Viola Topp who fell and was injured.   Martha Sorg and Diane Wade suggested that since we’ve been coming here for 20 odd years that we should make some kind of donation to ‘sanctify the park.’  It was voted that Mary Sorg and Don Barnhizer would retain their offices.  Diane Wade will be sec.-treas.  The balance in fund is $129.66.

 

30.    July 12, 1992  After expenses this year’s reunion were deducted, we had a balance of $118.49.  Diane Wade made a motion to donate $50.00 to North Baltimore City Park for trees.  Kathleen Edwards 2nd motion carried.  Mary Eninger was given $50.00 to make the donation on behalf of the Isaac & Nancy Burwell family.  For our meal next year, Pat Burwell will cook a ham and Gail Dunbar will make Beef & Noodles.  Everyone else will bring a dish to pass, also.  Officers for next year will be:  Ed Burwell, Jr. – President; Ed Burwell, Sr. Vice President; Diane Wade – Secretary/Treasurer.  Lots of Food, Fun & Family made for an enjoyable, if hot afternoon.

 

31.   July 11, 1991  North Baltimore City Park.  It was voted to have the reunion next year on July 10, 1994 at the park in Shelter house #1.  Mary Eninger will reserve the shelterhouse and complain about the screen and wasp problem.  Our donation of $50.00 to the park last year resulted in new trees being planted by the pond.  Election of officers was held.  Results were:  President: Ed Burwell, Jr.; Vice President: Ed Burwell, Sr., Secretary/Treasurer: Marta Sorg.  Pat Burwell volunteered to bring a ham next year – she will be reminded.  Births & marriages were recorded.  Relatives were reminded to keep the secretary updated on address changes.  The annual auction was held and everyone spent a pleasant afternoon together. 

 

32.   July 10, 1994.  North Baltimore Sheter house.  Pat Burwell was reimbursed $13.50 for bringing the ham.  Aunt Nellie moved and Ed Burwell, Jr. seconded that we don’t have a ham next year.  Kathy Edwards moved we put on the invitations that everyone should bring 1 hot and 1 cold dish.  A discussion was held that not enough people were getting invitations.  Martha Sorg said again this year that she can’t invite people if she doesn’t know where they live.  Relatives were encouraged to write down the current addresses of family member who can be traced – no one is intentionally left out. 

 

33.   July 9, 1995, North Baltimore City Park.  Approximately 40 people attended.  The problems with the shelter house were discussed including: restrooms being locked, dirty and out of toilet paper, broken screens and a serious wasp problem.  Shelter house rates have also been raised to $40.00  Despite the problems, the family voted to return here next year.  Mary Eninger will speak to the clerk about the problems when she  reserves the shelter house next year and Marta Sorg will write a letter.  Elections were held:  President: Betty Rayle; V-P Kathy Edwards; Marte Sorg, Sec. Treas.  The afternoon was spent visiting.  The annual auction was held.

 

34.   July 14, 1996, North Baltimore City Park, with 33 people in attendance.  Elections were held.  President: Betty Rayle; VP: Bob Rayle; Sec: Martha Sorg.  Bob Rayle conducted the auction which brought in $31.50. 

 

35.   July 13, 1997.  Minutes read and approved.  Elections: Pres. Bob Rayle; VP-Greg Rayle; Sec-Treas: Marta Sorg.  Tom Barnhizer – Genealogy in Burwells gaps for Burwell book.  Videotape by Larry Unterbrink, Ed Burwell, possibly shown at 1998 reunion.  Tom also had documents.  Marte will send copies to Larry Unterbrinck and Tom Barnhizer—address and births, deaths, marriages for last decade or so.  Update of Burwell book!  Bob Rayle conducted auction.

 

36.   July 12, 1998, North Baltimore City Park.  Officers for this year will be: Bob Rayle, President;  Greg Rayle, Vice President; and Marte Sorg, Secretary-Treasurer.  Tom Barnhizer, Larry Unterbrink, and Ed Burwell presented The Burwell Story.  Larry produced a video which was enjoyed by all.  A copy of the video was donated to the family.  The auction was held, which earned $52.60.

 

37.   July 11, 1999, North Baltimore City Park.  The “Burwell” family information is available on disk, according to Tom Barnhizer.  The family voted to keep the same officers for two more years.  They are Bob Rayle, President; Greg Rayle, vice president; and Marth Sorg, secretary-treasurer.  The family discussed relocating the reunion in the future.  Emma Jean Hoops said she would look at possible locations in Deshler and Chris Mercer will look at the surrounding area.  Family will continue the discussion in 2000.  They also discussed changing the start time to 1:00 pm.

 

38.  July 9, 2000 at the North Baltimore City Park.  Bob Rayle, President presided.  Bob made a motion that future reunions being at 1:00 so that some family members can attend church.  Chris Mercer reported an area shelter house but they can’t be reserved.  Pat Edwards & Bob Rayle said they liked the North Baltimore building park and location.  Kathy Eninger said that the shelter house price will stay the same and volunteered to pick up the key each year.  Joe Rayle moved we stay in North Baltimore and numerous family members seconded the motion.  Several family members said they would like to have copies of the old reunion minutes.  Marte Sorg passed around a sign up list and she will bring copies to the next reunion. 

 

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