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Minutes of the 1979 Reunion
The descendants of Joseph Marion and Emiline Bracewell assembled at the Bedias Civic Center June 3, 1979 for the 43rd Annual Reunion of the Bracewell family. The meeting was called to order by Jerry Bracewell, vice-president. Raymond led the group in singing "Won't It Be Wonderful There" with his sister Ruby at the piano.
Minutes of the 1978 meeting were read by Druie. Approved.
Old business was called for: Raymond reported on the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery Association and Travis reported on the Bedias Cemetery Association. Both cemeteries are cherished by the Bracewell descendants because of our many loved ones who have gone on.
Joe Taylor, our family historian, brought news of other Bracewell families.
Kevin Michael Hillhouse was born January 24, 1979 to Diana and Michael Hillhouse. He is the grand-son of Dub and Ola Mae Dooley.
Crissy Renee, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Paul Rigby, was born June 20, 1978.
Clint Michael, son of Mr. & Mrs. Steve Rigby, was born April 1, 1979.
Roy Carroll, son of Darrell and Julia Sire Hall, was born August 29, 1978.
Jody Keith and Jeffry Scott, sons of Joe Bracewell,
Joseph William, son of Penny and Bill Embrey, was born August 6, 1978. He is the grandson of Elyin Stephens.
David Michael Lambert, the grandson of Joyce McQueen, was born December 8, 1978.
W. D. Dooley brought the report of the nominating committee, and the following officers were duly elected:
James Bracewell - President
Jimmy Massey - Vice-President
Hazel Dooley - Sec.-Treasurer
The devotional message was brought by James Bracewell, his subject being Christian Homes using scriptures from Ephesians 5:20-23 and Romans 1:16. Following the timely message, the congregation joined hands and sang "Blest Be The Tie That Binds".
Selwyn Bracewell paid tribute to his grandfather, Joseph Benjamin Bracewell, in whose memory this session was dedicated. Raymond and Travis also recalled incidents in the life of Uncle Joe, who was Uncle Buddy to many of us.
After singing "When We All Get To Heaven", Curtis White led the dismissal prayer and the table blessing.
Jerry Bracewell - Vice-President
Hazel Dooley - Sec.-Treasurer
The collection of the day amounted to $123.76
Expenses paid June 3, 1979 follow:
Paid to Mary Bracewell: $53.73. Total this was for bldg. rental ($25), bldg. cleanup ($10), ice (2.50), cups, glasses, napkins and coffee ($16.23).
Paid to Joe Taylor: $70.03 The balance in the Bracewell Reunion Fund on August 31, 1979 was $73.84.
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