Brenda Drake (Anderson)

Always the cutie!  I am right behind you. Judy Legee is beside me, Shirley Boese, Cindy Huntley is holding hands with Karen Hartman, Mike Klaasen is in the same row as you third from the left. Philip Baldwin is in front of you, then Allen Abrams, Stanley Estrada and lastly in the front is Kermit Lowen.

Roger Morton

Oh, Brenda, I knew that had to be you. Your'e still a cutie.

Roger

Martin Libhart

Keep those checks coming! As of today we have 47 now registered.

Checks payable to:

                               Martin Libhart

                               101 N. Parkwood Ln

                               Wichita, KS. 67208-4142

Janet Brodhagen (Gunn)

Greetings to the Class of 1968...

I am looking for NHS treasures you migh still have. I am setting up a table for all to look at and laugh at.  I also have some items from Grade School that the Newton folks enjoyed looking at.

You can take pictures and send to me or let me know what you will bring and I will save room one the display table for it.

Thanks so much.  I hope to see you in July!!

Janet Brodhagen Gunn

rjgunn@cox.net

316-217-1509

Martin Libhart

We have rented the east dining room at Charlie's Restaurant (just north of Eastgate Lanes at 1st & Spencer in Newton) for the Thursday evening pre-reunion get together. (This venue replaces our previous gathering at Stroud's in 2018). Those that have arrived on Thurs July 20th - please join us there at 6pm. -Martin

Connie Hale (Rhodes)

RE: July 55th Class Reunion

Many people have moved away from Newton and would never see their old classmates again without reunions. So, YES, they are worth going to…

It’s a wonderful opportunity to catch up with old friends, get to know former classmates as adults, reminisce about memories from the good O ‘Days, and it’s a perfect opportunity to share the joy of getting older together and reuniting with that inner-kid we once where. 

We are not getting any younger and we never know what the future holds. So, I truly encourage you to come if you are able, to freely share your ups and downs, to share your tears and your laughter, to just love and accept each other just as we are.

This is why our 55^th class reunion is a milestone you don’t want to miss. Sometimes you will never know the value of a moment until it becomes a memory…

Sending you Railer Hugs… Connie

Nancy Cravens (Hillman)

Well said!  Thanks Connie.

Barbara Gabel (Gabel)

Would like to invite everyone to our coloring party at Connie's house on May 24th at 1pm. No talent needed - just fun! We'll be coloring favors for the reunion. Currently Martin says we have 63 people joining us in July. So the more hands coloring the faster it will go. If you have any question, feel free to contact Connie or myself.

Thanks and c-ya there!!

Connie Hale (Rhodes)

Greetings:

Just a friendly reminder that this Wed 24^th there is a decorations/table favor gathering at my house:

2516 W 1^st St. Newton: Time: 1:00 to 3:00

YAHOO! JULY Class 55^th will be here before we know it.

Your help and input is needed and always greatly appreciated.

Please let me know if you are coming so I’ll know how many places to set up.

Thank you. Railer Hugs Connie & Barb (RSVP: 316-272-0636)

Martin Libhart

Does anyone know where Marsha Unruh is currently living? Contact info??

Diane Baker (Cain)

The last address I had for Marsha Unruh Barnes is 1071 W. Paseo del Cantante in Green Valley, AZ. 85614-4774

Martin Libhart

good to see Vicki Unruh Francis this morning after literally decades! Vicki will be coming to our reunion next month. 
 

Prudy Hutton (Fitzpatrick)

How WONDERFUL!!!!  The one & only VICKY UNRUH.  

Many, many times through the years I've thought about VICKY. She was "nice" to me when I was the new girl who transferred to KINDERGARTEN @ SUNSET elementary!!!!  I've always appreciated that genuine kindness!!!!  

GOOD NEWS to know Vicky will be at the reunion. Now I know "where in the world is VICKY UNRUH."  Regrettably I think we both were living in Nevada at the same time (before social media). 

Thanks Martin!!!!  

Prudy Hutton 

Martin Libhart

Final call???? We are less than a month away from our 55th Reunion. As of today we have a total of 76 registered to attend. At our 50th in 2018 we had 88 attendees. If you haven't registered yet and would like to come - get your rear in gear!!😆

Registration is $50 per person. Send a check made out to Martin Libhart. Mailing address is:

Martin Libhart

101 N. Parkwood Ln

Wichita, KS  67208

Martin Libhart

happy Birthday Paula Graber Morris!! 🎁🎂🎉🎉🎉🎉💥💥

Glenda Magee (Miller)

Can we get the start times for the reunion events posted please

Martin Libhart

55th REUNION DATES AND TIMES:

Friday July 21st, 5:00 pm at the Winery in Whitewater. Food will be be CARLOS KITCHEN & CATERING. 

Saturday July 22nd, 5:00 pm at the American Legion just south of 1st & Spencer in Newton. Food will be provided by GENOVA's. 

SEE YA THERE!! We have a total of 77 attending. 
 

Glenda Magee (Miller)

What about Thursday?

Martin Libhart

SPECIAL NOTE:

If you arrive on Thursday July 20th we have reserved the east room at Charlie's in Newton. It is just north of Eastgate Lanes near 1st & Spencer. We will gather at 6pm. Dinner is on your tab - not included in the reunion fee. 

Martin Libhart

To those attending the reunion next Saturday July 22...... would 5 or 6 of you be willing to arrive at the American Legion around 4 pm to help set up tables? (The Legion is our one venue where we set-up and take down at the end - saves us $$ if we do this instead of leaving it to them.) If you can help, email me at: 

martinlibhart@gmail.com

Martin Libhart

well...... just 4 days until our 55th reunion. With some busy days ahead! I want to take the time to offer a very special thank you to a few folks. Hostess gifts making 87 Tiles: Barb Gabel says "We had a tile party at my house... 8/Attendee's Becky Davis, Kemmie Nicodemus,  Helen Deringer, Glenda Miller, Terry Schmitz, Becky Davis... ... Glenda donated the tiles, Kemmie brought snacks, and Connie and Barb Gabel supplied the materials. Janet Gunn is providing the paraphernalia table". 
 

So....... I'm anxious to see you all this Friday!!!! -Martin

Barbara Gabel (Gabel)

Martin:  I want to thank you for the shout-out but it was Connie’s idea n her garage that we colored the tiles in. I'm just her semi-helpful assistant. 

Arlys Kessler (Nilles)

I want to thank all the classmates who helped with the planning and making all the arrangements for this class reunion. I know it takes a lot of work & we want you folks to know that it is greatly appreciated!!!

Martin Libhart

hey all....... if you are coming to the reunion don't forget the pre-party this Thursday evening at 6pm at Charlie's Restaurant just north of Eastgate Lanes at 1st & Spencer in Newton. Dinner is paid by you, but we'll have a great time talking, laughing and seeing friends you haven't seen for at least 5 years. See you there??

Martin

Liz Speir

Is there a list of classmates signed up to attend the reunion? Thank you.