The Second Old Timers Reunion

July 25, 1963

The second old timers party was held July 25th at the Swan Valley American Legion Hall with Doward Kopp Chairman for both years (1963-1964).  Over one hundred people were present for the party which included pot luck lunch at 2pm and Mrs. Edward Kopp sang 'Til the Lands of the Desert Grow Cold', which was the request of an old friend Joan Fisher.

Mr. and Mrs. Edward Kopp were the oldest couple present. Mrs C.B. VanDoren, 84, of Idaho Falls, was the oldest woman present.  Julius Zitlaw of Idaho Falls was the oldest man.  Mr. and Mrs. Banner Linville of Gerald, Kansas, Mrs. Ken Reeves of Amarillo, Texas, and Mr. and Mrs. Dave W. Cavander, of Madrid, Oregon represented the farthest distance traveled.  Mr. and Mrs. Julius Zitlaw were able to have all five of their children present.  

This year they elected Mrs. Richard Beam President, Mrs. Amy Miller Vice President, Mrs. Albert Harden Secretary & Treasurer.  The last Saturday of July was set for the party each year. Pot luck dinner to be served at 1pm. 

Doward Kopp presented a tablet which the record names of the people attending the party were kept.  Also, one of those past away which is to be enclosed in a glass case to be kept in the Legion Hall for all to see. 

in order to cover expenses a free will collection was taken, which totaled $37.46.  

$16.00 paid to Doward Kopp.  $21.46 on hand.

Transcribed by Audi Sutheimer, Sec/Treas, OTR 2018