Good Picnic/Good Rain
Saturday
turned out to be a very beneficial day for Papinville and the surrounding
area. With “B” Highway still closed and
the threat of stormy weather our crowd was smaller this year but we are happy
to report that God blessed us with a sunny afternoon and then followed that
with a good rain just as we completed all our activities. So thankful to God; the music of Heartfelt
Band, Wesley Danner his family and friends; our auctioneer, Larry Hacker; the
wagon people, Jeff Miller and friend; all the businesses in the surrounding
area who donated items and money; those who baked pies and items that were in
the live auction and silent auction.
Last but definitely not least to each member of our association and
others that helped in any way to the success of this event. Each person, business or friend who helped
know you are appreciated more that words can ever say.
We wish to
say a special thanks to Ron Marquardt and sons for starting the ball rolling on
a future building project. They have
graciously agreed to match donations so if you would like to help you may do so
by donating to this project as we continue to move forward to keep the history
alive in this area. For further details
you may contact 417-395-4288 or 417-395-2594.
Also, our little one-room school house was sparkling in the sunlight
from it new coat of white paint. That
project was completed from memorial donations in memory of Marcelle
Marquardt. This was our first year
without Marcelle and she was so missed.
Besides the
music, wagon rides, and auctions other activities enjoyed throughout the
afternoon were: face painting, guessing
game, rock painting, scavenger hunt, hay bale toss, chicken-poop bingo, chalk
drawing, touring of the school and museum.
The meal was
served just before 5:00 most had finished eating before the much-needed rain
arrived. We believe everyone had a great time and we appreciated all the help
from everyone getting everything under cover from the rain.
We will be
doing it all over again same time and same place next year. Saturday, September
28, 2024. Just think how much shorter the trip will be as “B” Highway will be
open. Thanks again for all your help
and generous donations.
Reported by Beverly Sulllins, pres.
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