Hopkins CO. TX - Swindle Family Hold Reunion - 1924

Submitted by: June E. Tuck  <1224be@neto.com>

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From the historical files of June E. Tuck, who does not validate or
dispute any historical facts in the article

Swindle Family Hold Reunion -1924

(Edited)

On Monday, August 11, 1924, 4 miles south from Reily Springs, a host of
friends and relatives celebrate the golden wedding anniversary of Mr. &
Mrs. G. W. Swindle. The guest commenced to arrive by 9:30 and by 11
o^Òclock 190 persons had gathered in the grove, many of them bringing
presents to these old people in memory of the occasion. As each package
was being unwrapped you could see in their faces and from their
expression that great love and friendship that they have each day shine
forth as bright as the morning star. He is 68 years old and Mrs. Swindle
is 69 years old, and both as active as crickets. They were married in New
Albany, Mississippi, on August 11, 1874, by the Rev. Mr. Smith, who at
that time had been pastor of the Baptist church at that place for 32
years, and then finally was called as pastor of that church for life. Six
years later they moved to Texas and have been residents of Texas 44
years. They have five boys and four girls living, and all are married and
living in this community. They are Crafford, Clarence, Tom, Henry, and
Sol Swindle, Mrs. Mattie Hearde, Mrs. Lou Fulmer, Mrs. Dee Segers, and
Mrs. Clara Fulmer. They have 26 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren.
Mr. & Mrs Swindle are active member in the Baptist church at this place,
and both are ever ready and willing at all times to help in the up
building of this community, and will always be found on the right side of
every question. The writer has known them for more than 20 years and
always likes to counsel with them and take their good advice.

On arriving here we found that the barbecued beef and chickens were being
prepared by our old colored friend, Cal Ford, and to those of you who
have ever eaten any of his barbecued meats will join me in saying that it
just can not be beat. Then we looked across the grove and there stood in
the shade a big wagon load of the finest watermelons yet. On the other
side and near the table was lots of ice water and lemonade. And when the
noon hour arrived you could see men and women with boxes and trunks
coming from ever direction laden with cakes, pies, salads, fried chicken
and everything that goes to stop a hungry man^Òs appetite. The table was
somewhere near 80 feet in length . Thanks befitting the occasion were
then offered by Rev. Martin, brother of Mrs. Swindle. After every one had
eaten until they felt real uncomfortable, the eats were put away and the
afternoon was spent in pleasant conversation and amusement. (Many names
are listed. ) By One Present.