Johnson family celebrates 82nd reunion

The 82nd Annual Johnson Cousin’s Reunion took place Sunday, July 10,  at Wibholm Hall in Clarinda.

The descendants of three children of Johnathan and Sinar (Bell) Johnson were present, representing four states. A potluck dinner to celebrate the family began at noon with 25 people in attendance.

Following the dinner, acting president Earl Johnson led a short business meeting.

Melva (Shipley) Ream read minutes of the past year and Doris Stamm gave the treasurer’s report.

Since last year, four babies have been born into the family, one wedding took place and there were three deaths.

A letter was read from a cousin in Illinois who was unable to attend and cards were signed to send to others who were not present.

After adjourning the family business meeting, prizes were given and the rest of the afternoon was spent visiting and taking pictures.

Those in attendance included Ron and Sharon Shipley, of Emporia, Kan.; Joe and Melva Ream, of Ottawa, Kan.; Jim and Karen Simpson, of Maryville, Mo.; Glenn Johnson, of Madison, S.D.; Colleen Johnson, of Red Oak; Edward and Mildred Johnson, of Gravity; Earl and Della Johnson and Charmla and Preston Carpenter, of Stanton; and Inez Gray, Doris Stamm, Calvin and Debra Haley, Jerome and Desiree Burch, Shane and Lily, Tamra Haley and Hugo Cruz, all of Clarinda.