NEWS: SAVAGE-AURANDT Reunion, 1918, Blair County, PA

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SAVAGE-AURANDT REUNION

Dedication of Service Flag a Feature of Day's Events

  About eighty members of the Savage-Aurandt family assembled at the old 
family homestead near Altoona on Saturday for their annual reunion.  About 10 
o'clock a patriotic service was opened with the singing of "America," after 
which a stirring address was delivered by Mr. James Savage.
  A service flag in honor of the boys of the family who are in service was 
presented by Mrs. Amber Strauser.  Misses Marie Wolf and Grace Savage acted 
as flag bearers and Misses Aurandt and Dorothy Savage as color bearers.  The 
flag contained nine stars, representing the following boys: Raymond Savage, 
Alvin Green, Oscar Savage, Wilmont Maddison, George Aurandt, Paul Herlt, Mr. 
Herlt, Roy Stewart and Roy Nole.
  At noon young and old gathered at a long table spread under the trees and 
did justice to the sumptuous dinner.  Several races were held in the 
afternoon, with the following winners: Sack race for ladies, Mrs. Strauser; 
running race for ladies, Mrs. Hoffman; nail driving contest, Mrs. James 
Savage; sac race for men, Paul McFarlane; running race for men, Paul 
McFarlane; race for children, Porter Earle.  The running race for old ladies 
was won by Mrs. James Savage, who in spite of her 83 years is one of the most 
active members of the family.
  After a delicious supper had been served the following officers were 
elected: President, James Savage; vice president, David Savage; secretary, 
Mrs. Hoffman; assistant secretary, Mrs. Mary Savage; treasurer, Charlie 
Cogan.
  The day was delightful throughout and the picnickers left for their homes 
about 9 o'clock, with many pleasant memories.  It was decided to hold all 
reunions at the old homestead the third Saturday of August every year as long 
as the grandparents can act as host and hostess.

Altoona Tribune, Monday morning, August 19, 1918, page 5