2000 Reunion and 60th Anniversary - Alliance NE

Ken and Harriet's 60th Anniversary party was held in Alliance on Saturday, July 29, 2000.  Friday night there was a no host dinner at the Country Club.  Saturday we had a Steph from Steph's Studio in the park for family pictures and lunch;  then there was a reception at the Methodist Church and a dinner in the park.

As always, double click on the pictures for a better view.  I have written names on some of the pictures for more clarity.

Here are a few of the posed pictures for the photographer:

Back row:  Jim, Sharon, Tony, Ken, Ray, Judi, Paul, Colleen, Dick, Bill
Front row:  Kathi, Harriet, Cindy, Janet

Back row ~ Bill, Dick, Paul, Jim
Front row ~ Ray, Ken, Sharon, Harriet

Back row ~ Scott, Leanne, Dani
Front row ~ Ethan, Ray, Judi, Ruby Jo

Karla and Tom standing
Bill and Janet seated

Brittany and Nick, standing
Jim, Cody, Kathi, seated

Dennis, Jeanna, Cally and Casey

This is a picture of all the Phillip family and extended family, plus a few friends.  I have tried to put everyone's name on the picture.  I believe the ? mark is a nephew of Sherry (Cory's wife).  Cally is holding a certificate ~ some school project to see if you could be in a summer event with the most people.  Amazing how ten years will change the looks of a group of people, particularly the young ones.


There were a lot of cake pictures at this reunion.  It was Cally's birthday, close to Sister Elma's birthday, and of course ~ the 60th anniversary cake.

60th Anniversary Cakes served at the Methodist Church

Sharon giving Sister Elma her birthday cake as Randy looked on.

The nephews and their wives with Sister Elma and her cake ~
Ken, Maxine, Jean, Harriet, Zetta and Leo

Cally opening presents and cards on her birthday at the shelter house with Kathi, Hayley, and Casey in the picture also.




These are some pictures at the Methodist Church during the reception

Nick helping serve

Four of Ken and Harriet's grandsons from four of their son's families ~
Geoffrey (Paul's), Tom (Bill's), Michael (Dick's) and Nick (Jim's)
Janice is seated in front next to Randy




Casey was assigned to help people in the door (he's doing a great job here)


These four were assigned to the guest table ~ Casey, Cody, Brittany and Cally

Here are some candid snapshots:  Maxine, Janet, Karla, Luci (a friend), and Ken

Tony, the unofficial designated photographer with Jeanna standing beside him.

Larry Mann taking a break in the park

Paul sitting all alone and finding something amusing.

A lot of people standing around while the festivities were going on in the city park.

Ken, Sister Elma, Zetta, Leo with Harriet to the right of the picture (all helping Sister Elma to the shelter house).

A lot of the attendees watching as the photograph session was in progress.

More onlookers during the photo session.

A fun picture of Harriet and Ken as the photographer was taking their picture.

Ken again aiding Sister Elma with Kathi's help.

Hayley (Paul's daughter) and Ruby Jo (Ray's sgranddaughter)

Because it was Cally's birthday, and because she was born during our first Phillip reunion in Pullman, Wa, she gave a short speech at this reunion/anniversary party.

Connie Sherlock in front talking with Jary and Dee

Three of Ken and Harriet's granddaughters ~ Brittany (Jim's), Kelly (Dick's), and Karla (Tom's)




Some pictures from the Friday night country club dinner.

Harriet, Ken, Nick, Judy Jary (in the background), Larry, Casey and Cally (in the background)

Harriet and Ken








More candid pictures:

Paul and Roberta

Ken and Harriet at the Methodist Church reception.

And....at the end of the event, Jim mopping the floor.

This is the poem written by Sharon for the 60th Anniversary party.  Jary read the poem at the reception.

Page one of the letter written to everyone after the event.

Page two of the letter from Sharon.

1910s Decade and before

This is a photo I scanned from Jean's pictures.

Willie with farming machines (possibly Ken in picture, also).

These are items I scanned from Bob's information and photos

This is from the Bible of John Behem (a letter between two cousins). John Behem is probably Ben's father, Leah's grandfather, Willie's great grandfather. The Uncle Ben and Aunt Matilda (married in 1848) mentioned in the letter are Leah's parents (Leah is Willie's mother). These two boys (Allen & Oscar) presumably are Leah's cousins.

Postcard caption is "the home place"

Postcard caption is "Granpa Phillip's place"

According to Bob these are their horses ~ Belmont & Dugan. Belmont could be ridden. Dugan could not ~ Ken could ride Dugan if horse wanted him to. Willie could always ride Dugan but he carried a 2x2 two feet long. Alma drove the team ~ she was driving this team when Ken got his leg wrapped around the axle and broke his leg. Alma was able to get the team stopped.

Willie Walter Phillip

Marriage license for Willie Walter and Alma, 1909

Postcard to WW Phillip regarding his sister's funeral (Lula May, born 1883, died 1920, married to Ernest Schultz)

These are pictures I found in Dad's photos with dates between 1910 and 1919. Obviously, most of them are of Ken, prior to others ~ Jean, Bob, & Leo, being born.

Ken & Jean, 1917












Postcard, Springview High school, where Ken went to high school, dated 1911.





Willie Walter and one of the boys






Ken












Ken (when my son Dennis saw this picture years ago, he said "That looks like me, but where did I get those clothes!" Dennis looked just like Ken at this age).











Ken












Willie Walter plowing, Springview, NE

Ken on horse

Ken on horse

Ken and horse

Ken

Willie Walter, plowing, Springview NE

Ken and Aunt Jo (Sister Elma)

Ken on "infamous horse". Roberta has this horse now. Bob refurbished it.

3/10, Postcard (ranch scene near Tripp County South Dakota) to Mrs. Will Phillip, Brocksburg, NE, "Dear Sister & All: How are you getting along. I am going to town today, will write later and send my picture to you. Did you get the package that I sent to you. What have you been doing. I would like to see you. Answer soon. From your loving Sister " can't read signature but looks like F.D. or F.O. (possibly sister Frances).

Alma and Ken

Ken Phillip