newgent family gatheringa - Putnam

Isaac S. Newgent age 86 who resides at Brockton, Ills, will come to Putnam County next week for a visit and will attend the annual Newgent Family Reunion to be held Sunday Sept 12 at the home of George Newgent in Clinton Township.  Isaac Newgent is the oldest living member of the Newgent family. He formerly resided in this county, having removed from Clinton Township to Illinois about 41 years ago. Besides having the oldest member of the family present it is hoped that the youngest member, the little son of Mr. and Mrs. Maynard Newgent of this city who will be in his fifth week will be able to attend the reunion.

Members of the Newgent family assembled at the beautiful country home of Mr. and Mrs . Joe Cooper, near Greencastle, July 22.  The morning was spent in visiting and renewing old friendships. At the noon hour a bountiful dinner was spread on a long table and all were invited to help themselves.  The Newgents are one of the oldest settlers of Parke and Putnam Counties and have been holding these reunions for the past 32 years.

In the afternoon Dr. W.R. Hutcheson gave a splendid talk on his recent travels through the foreign countries. Shelby Moler then gave a talk on the Newgent family. Then the business meeting was held and Mr. Moler was elected president and Mrs. Pearl WImmer, secretary.

The next reunion will be at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Cooper, the fourth Sunday in July 1929 and everyone is welcome to these reunions.

Edna Collings was the oldest member present, but Uncle Tob Newgent is the oldest member living. The youngest member present was John W. Wood, age 9 months.

Those present were:  Edna Collings, Greencastle; Ella Thomas, Greencastle; Mr. and Mrs. William Perkins, Greencastle; Mary E. McElsoz, Laura Layman, Mrs. Jonathan Houck and Hiram Heady, Greencastle; Beatrice McFarland, Lafayette; Mr. and Mrs. Dowen and daughter, Carbon; Raymond Firestone, Westfield; May Moler, Greencastle; Mr. and Mrs. John White, Reelsville; Cora Bush and son, Westfield; Helen Wimmer; Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Mitchell, Carbon; L.S. Moler, Greencastle; Mr. and Mrs. J.J. Collings, Rockville; Henry White, Lena; Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Wood and son, Greencastle; Joe E. Collings, Rockville; Rex Heath and family, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Cooper, Greencastle; W.A. Wimmer and family, Bainbridge; Tillie White, Lena; Mr. and Mrs. Enos Vanhuss, Judson; Mr. and Mrs. Reed, Russellville; Robert Reed and family, Indianapolis; Dr. and Mrs. Hutcheson, Greencastle; Effie Newgent, Greencastle; Goldie Newgent, Greencastle.   --– kbz