In
August 20, 2026

In Retrospect

100 YEARS AGO

From Aug. 19, 1926

The fourteenth annual reunion of the Shirk family was held Sunday, August 8 at the Union County fairground, where a large number of relatives and friends gathered for another day of enjoyment. The forenoon was spent in visiting and at the noon hour a fine dinner was served cafeteria style. – – Mrs. Mary J. Phelps, of York, celebrated her 80th birthday Sunday. At the noon hour, a bountiful dinner was served. In the afternoon ice cream and watermelon were enjoyed by all. – – Mr. and Mrs. Don Cramer entertained the members of the Harmonious club at their home Monday evening in honor of their little daughter, Mary Jane’s birthday. The table for the children was decorated with birthday cakes lighted with candles. The eve…

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