[The last four pages seem to have been set aside for the “Treasurer’s report,” here given in chronological order.]
Treasurer’s report 1931-32
Received from Chas. Brackett $5.45
(Last years treasrer)
Balance from children’s prizes .64
Amount on hand $6.09
Amount paid out for use of park 5.00
$1.09
Amount of collection July 29, ’32 $6.22
$7.31
Amount on hand (40% of $7.31) 2.99
B. L. Treas.
From settlement at Presque Isle Nat. Bank.
Amount of collection Aug. 25, ’33 5.00
Paid park with it
Amount of collection July 27, ’34 $8.04
Amount Paid for Park $5.00
Amount on hand July 27, 1934 $6.03
Amount of 2nd Dividend from Bank $2.24
Amount on hand Dec. 14, 1934 $8.27
Amount of Collection $6.91
Amount paid for park 5.00
1.91
Amount on hand July, 1935 $10.18
Collection 1936 3.74
Amount on hand July 1936 $13.92
Paid Henry Russell for groceries $5.00
Paid for use of A. V. Park $5.00
Paid B. Lyon Sec’y for toll calls and postage .50
10.50
Amount of collection $2.96
Amount on hand Aug. $, 1937 $6.37
Dividend from Bank .74
Amount on hand $7.12
Amount of collection July 29, 1938 6.78
13.90
Paid for sugar and paper plates and coffee 1.59
Paid for Park 5.00
Paid for cards and stamps .20
Amount on hand 7.31
Dividend from Bank .37
7.48
Amount on hand after bills
are pd. July 29, 1938 $7.48
Amount coll. Aug. 16, 1939 4.90
$12.38
Paid for A. V. Park $5.00
Paid for groceries and paper plates $1.02
Paid for 1 cent cards .20
Paid for telephone calls .30
Amount on hand Aug. 16, 1939 $5.54
Amount collection Aug. 23, 1940 $5.54
Amount paid for A. V. Park $5.00
Amount paid for postage .25
Amount on hand Aug. 23, 1940 $6.15
Amount of coll. Aug. 21, ’41 4.12
Paid for Park 5.00
Paid for coffee .27
Am’t on hand Aug. 21, ’41 5.00
Amount on hand Aug 21, 1941 $5.00
Collection Aug 19, 1942 $6.38
Paid for use of Park $5.00
Amount on hand Aug. 19, 1942 $6.38
Paid for cards and postage .25
Amount on hand $6.13
Paid for Park 5.00
Paid for cards and Postage .25
.88
Paid for tel call .10
.78
Amount of coll. 7.30
Amount on hand Sept 3, ’43 $8.08
Collection Aug. 15. 1944 $7.47
Paid for Park $5.00
Paid for Tel. Calls .25
Amount on hand Aug. 15, ’44 $10.30
No collection taken ‘45
From Anne Chapman .50
Amount on hand Aug. 24, 1945 $10.80
1945
The 20th annual reunion of the Scottish Clan was held Aug. 24, 1945 at Aroostook Valley Park with 66 present.
A picnic dinner was served on the tables out of doors as the dining room had been closed for the summer. We were fortunate in having such a lovely day for our picnic. A business meeting was held with our Vice Chief John Dow of Mapleton presiding as our Chief Wilmot Duncan was unable to be present, being in the service and the following officers were elected:
William H. Cumming, Houlton, Chief.
Wilmot Duncan, Washburn, V. Chief.
Barbara C. Lyon, Presque Isle, Sec’y & Treas.
Prayer by Alex Cumming, Houlton. A record of the last meeting was read.
We are all very grateful to W. H. Cumming for filling out the names on the Honor Roll which he purchased for us. An by the way there was eight names added since our last picnic. They are:
Helen Cumming, Houlton, Me.
Charles Blanchard, Maynard, Mass.
James E. Cumming, Lexinton, Mass.
Wilmot Duncan, Washburn, Me.
William C. Langley, Easton, Me.
Gerald Vaughn, Washburn, Me.
William Conroy, Washburn, Me.
Talk by Mrs. Elizabeth Prescott of Greenfield, Mass. And she read a clipping about the Duncan Clan and also explained why she was unable to get the Service Flag at this time but will have it later if possible.
Talk by D. L. Duncan
Talk by Lettie Haynes who is now living in Hendersonville, N. C.
We all stood in a moment of silence in memory of those who have passed on.
It was decided not to take a collection this year as we did not have to pay for the park and had funds enough to pay for what we needed. A gift of money was presented to your Sec’y and Treas. By John Dow from the Clan. It was very much appreciated and I feel that it was really more than I deserved.
There were races for all ages with prizes for the winners.
Barbara C. Lyon Secy.
We have $10.80 in the Treas.
James M Cumming
Alex Cumming, Houlton
Maud M. Cumming, Houlton, Maine
Mary L. Chapman, Washburn
Catherine Duncan, Washburn
Elizabeth D. Prescott
Margaret Cumming, Houlton, Maine
John H. Dow, Mapleton,Maine
Effie Cumming, Easton
Emilie Cumming, Easton, Maine
Stuart A Cumming, Easton, Maine
June Cumming, Houlton, Me.
Lillie Duncan, Caribou, Maine
David L. Duncan, Washburn
Bessie E. Duncan, Washburn
Marion Duncan, Washburn
Elizabeth Langley, Eaton, Me.
T. G. Cumming, Houlton, Me.
Cora Cumming, Houlton, Me.
Hannah Rideout, Washburn, Me.
Lettie Haynes, Hendersonville, N. C.
Ruth Russell, Washburn, Me.
Betty Russell, Washburn, Me.
Mildred Umphrey, Washburn, Me.
Nina Cumming, Easton, Me.
W. D. Cumming, Easton, Me.
Larry Cumming, Easton, Me.
Gordon Cumming, Houlton, Me.
Kenneth J Duncan, Washburn, Me.
Doris Umphrey, Washburn, Me.
Dwight Sewell, Washburn, Me.
Norman Cumming
Evelina Umphrey, Washburn, Me.
Elizabeth Umphrey
Constance Umphrey
Rowena Umphrey, Washburn, Me.
Mary Umphrey, Washburn, Me.
Billy Umphrey, Washburn, Me.
Willard Umphrey, Washburn, Me.
Ernest Umphrey, Washburn, Me.
Joyce Cumming, Houlton
Douglas Chapman, Washburn
Dorothy Sewall, Washburn
W. L. Duncan, Washburn
Ruth Lyon, Presque Isle
Ann R. Chapman, Washburn
Mrs. Mary Cumming, Easton
Danial Cumming, Easton
Florence Duncan, Washburn
Kenneth Duncan, Washburn
Hanford Duncan, Washburn
Catherine Duncan, Washburn
Jimmie Duncan, Hallowell
Evelyn Duncan, Hallowell
Walter E Lyon, Presque Isle
Marvin T. Milbury, Easton
Eugene Milbury, Eaton
Edward Lyon, Presque Isle
Nellie Wilson, Washburn
Cecilia Milbury, Easton, Me.
Norma Cumming, Easton, Me.
Alan Cumming, Easton, Me.
Barbara Lyon, Presque Isle, Me.
Ralph Dow, Mapleton
Billy Hale, Millinocket, Me.
Alex Cumming, Easton, Me.
[Transcription (varies somewhat):] The 20th annual reunion of the Scottish Clan was held August 24, 1945, at Aroostook Valley Park with 66 present. A picnic dinner was served out of doors, after which a business meeting was held, John Dow of Mapleton, Vice Chief, presiding, in the absence of Chief Wilmot Duncan, who is in the Service. The following officers were elected: William H. Cumming, Houlton, Chief, Wilmot Duncan, Washburn, Vice Chief, Barbara C. Lyon, Presque Isle, Secretary-Treasurer. Prayer was offered by Alex Cumming, Houlton, and a record of the last meeting was read by the secretary. An honor roll was presented and the names of those in the Service filled in by W. H. Cumming of Houlton. Eight names have been added since last year. There are now 43 names. A service flag will be procured later if possible. A talk was given by Mrs. Elizabeth Prescott of Greenfield, Mass. She read a clipping about the origin of the Duncan Clan. There was also a talk by D. L. Duncan of Washburn, and one by Mrs. Urban Haynes of Hendersonville, N. C. The members stood in a moment of silence in memory of those who have passed on. A rising vote of thanks and also a gift of money was given to the secretary. There were races for all ages and prizes given to the winners. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Alex Cumming, Mrs. W. H. Cumming, Mrs. George Cumming and Gordon and Joyce, Mr. and Mrs. T. G. Cumming, all of Houlton; Mr. and Mrs. D. L. Duncan and Bessie, Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Duncan, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Duncan and Hanford and Catherine, Mrs. Mary Chapman and Douglas and Anne, Mrs. Nellie Wilson, Dorothy and Dwight Sewell, Mrs. Hannah Rideout, Mrs. Henry Russell and Betty, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Umphrey and Doris, Mr. and Mrs. Willard Umphrey and family, Mrs. Wallace Umphrey and Mrs. Malcolm Umphrey, all of Washburn; Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Cumming, Mrs. J. Morrison Cumming and Daniel, Mr. and Mrs. Alex Cumming, Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Cumming and Larry and Norman, Mr. and Mrs. J. Anson Cumming and Norma, Alan and Stuart, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Milbury and Eugene and Marvin, Mrs. P. B. Langley, all of Easton; Mrs. Elizabeth Prescott of Greenfield, Mass.; Mrs. Urban Haynes of Hendersonville, N. C.; Mrs. Kenneth Duncan and Jimmie of Hallowell; John Dow and Ralph of Mapleton; Mr. and Mrs. Walter E. Lyon and Edward and Ruth of Presque Isle, and Billy Hale of Millinocket.
1944
The 19th annual reunion of the Scottish clan was held Tuesday Aug. 15., 1944 at Aroostook Valley Park with 52 present. A picnic dinner was served after which races and horseshoe pitching was enjoyed. A business meeting was held Chieftain Douglas Chapman of Washburn presiding. The records of the last meeting and also the names of the boys and one girl in the Service were read. They are as follows-
Alex Cumming, Houlton, Maine
Harvard Cumming, Houlton, Maine
Robert G. Cumming, Houlton, Maine
John E. Cumming, Houlton, Maine
George W. Cumming, Easton, Me.
Anson J. Cumming, Eaton, Me.
Earl B. Langley, Mars Hill, Me.
Kenneth Duncan Jr., Washburn, Me.
Murray Duncan, Washburn, Me.
Maurice Russell, Washburn, Me.
Getchell Duncan, Waterbury, Conn.
George Duncan, Waterbury, Conn.
Riichard Duncan, Everett, Mass.
Norma Duncan, Everett, Mass.
William S, Duncan, Fredericton, N. B.
Kenneth A. Duncan, Fredericton, N. B.
George, A. Duncan, Fredericton, N. B.
James E. Dumphy, Fredericton, N. B.
Byron Smith, Bangor, Me.
Leonard Smith, Bangor, Me.
Winston Clark, Gardiner, Me.
Wallace Umphrey, Washburn, Me.
Miles N. Libby Jr., N. H.
Roland L. Libby, N. H.
Robert Buzzell, N. H.
Paul R. Northorp, N. H.
James Rush, Jr. Houlton, Me.
Norman Sipple, Mass.
Herbert Eldridge, Mass.
James Bilbrey, Mass.
Wayne Miller, Mass.
George Johnson, Gardiner, Me.
Richard Collins, Mass.
Donald Hohnson, Mass.
Arnold Johnson, Mass.
Charles Buzzell, Nashua, N. H.
It was voted to purchase a Service flag before the next meeting.
It was voted to have a list of the names of those in the Service in the report.
The following officers were elected:
Wilmot Duncan, Washburn, Chieftain
John Dow, Mapleton, Vice Chieftain
Barbara C. Lyon, Sec’y & Treas.
It was voted to have the picnic at Aroostook Valley Park next year about the same time. Talks were given by: D. L. Duncan of Washburn and Mrs. Elizabeth Prescott of Greenfield, Mass.
Mrs. Barbara Cumming sent greetings to the clan by her
Collection $7.47.
Voted to instruct Sec’y to send a card of greetings to her from the clan also to D. L. Duncan on his birthday Sept. 28.
Barbara C. Lyon, Sec’y
Aug 15, 1944
Mr. & Mrs. D. L. Duncan, Washburn
Mrs. Hannah Rideout, Washburn
Mrs. Wm. S. Cumming, Easton
Mrs. Nellie Wilson, Washburn
Mrs. Mary Chapman, Washburn
Mrs. Elizabeth Prescott, Mass.
James M. Cumming, Easton
Nina J. Cumming, Easton
Marion Duncan, Washburn
Isabelle Martin Briggs, Houlton, Me.
Elizabeth Langley, Mars Hill
Cecilia Milbury, Easton
Agnes D. Dow, Mapleton
Mary Cumming, Easton
Danial Cumming, Easton
Morrison Cumming, Easton
Effie Cumming, Easton
Emilie Cumming, Easton
Stuart A. Cumming, Easton
Alex Cumming, Easton
Wm. Duncan, Washburn
Walter E. Lyon, Presque Isle, Me.
Florence Duncan, Washburn
Catherine Duncan, Washburn
Mrs. Kenneth Duncan Jr., Hallowell, Me.
Jimmie Duncan, Hallowell, Me.
Mildred Umphrey, Washburn, Me.
Bessie Duncan, Washburn
Lillie C. Duncan, Washburn
Ruth Russell, Washburn
J. Anson Cumming, Easton, Me.
Anna Cumming, Easton, Me
Billy Hale, Millinocket, Me.
Alan Cumming, Easton, Me
Richard Prescott, Greenfield, Mass.
Robert G. Prescott, Greenfield
Keith Brown, Glassville, N. B.
Eugene Milbury, Easton
John H. Dow, Mapleton
Henry M. Russell, Washburn
Edward Lyon, Presque Isle
Marvin Milbury, Easton, Maine
Ruth Lyon, Presque Isle
Amy Jane Hamilton, Mars Hill
Norma Cumming, Easton, Me
Barbara C. Lyon, Presque Isle, Me.
Ralph Dow, Mapleton
Lloyd Duncan, Washburn
Wilmot Duncan, Washburn
51 Douglas Chapman, Washburn
Dorothy Sewell, Washburn
1943
The 18th annual reunion of the Scottish Clan was held at Aroostook Valley Park September 3, 1943 with 68 present. A picnic dinner was served after which there was races for both the youngsters and the older folks too. Sack races as well as marathon. Prizes were given to the winners. Horseshoe pitching was also enjoyed.
A business meeting was held and in the absence of both the Chieftain, Robert Cumming of Mars Hill and Vice Chieftain Douglas Chapman of Washburn, Stuart Duncan of Fort Fairfield conducted the meeting. The following officers were elected for next year:
Douglas Chapman, Washburn, Chieftain
Wilmot Duncan, Washburn, Vice Chieftain
Barbara C. Lyon, Presque Isle, Sec’y and Treas.
Letters of greeting to the Clan members were received from Mr. And Mrs. G. T. Cumming and family E. Milton, Mass. And Mr. And Mrs. Everett Cumming and family of Lexington, Mass.
A cuppie of tea was served to those who wanted it before going home. Everyone enjoyed the day very much.
Barbara C. Lyon, Secy.
Sept 3, 1943
Mr. And Mrs. D. L. Duncan, Washburn
Mrs. James M. Cumming, Nashua, N. H.
Mrs. Mary Chapman, Washburn
Mrs. Nellie Wilson, Washburn
Mrs. Hannah Rideout, Washburn
Mrs. Elizabeth D. Prescott, Greenfield, Mass.
Alice Sewell, Washburn, Maine
Mrs. Elisabeth Plissey
Bonita, Larry, Robert, & Gloria Plissey
Mrs. Mildred Umphrey
Gary Umphrey
Doris Umphrey
Mrs. W. S, Cumming
Nina J. Cumming, Easton, Me.
Effie Cumming
Elizabeth C. Langley
Agnes D. Dow, Mapleton, Me.
Margarett Cumming, Easton
Larry Cumming, Easton, Me.
Nonie Cumming, Easton, Me.
Norma Cumming, Easton, Me.
Ruth Lyon, Presque Isle, Me.
Mrs. Edward Milbury, Easton, Me.
Florence Duncan, Washburn
Marion Duncan, Washburn
Helen Russell, Washburn
Emilie Cumming, Easton, Me
Louise & Stuart Duncan
Robert, Richard, Gordon
Ruth Russell
Eugene Milbury, Easton, Me.
Allan Cumming, Easton, Me.
Edward Lyon, Presque Isle, Maine
Marvin Milbury
Normon Cumming
Dorothy Sewell, Washburn
Betty Russell, Washburn
Mary Russell, Washburn
Edna Brooker, Fort Fairfield
John H. Dow, Mapleton
Henry M. Russell, Washburn
W. D. Cumming, Easton
Anson Cumming, Easton
James M. Cumming
Kenneth J. Duncan, Washburn
Edward E. Milbury, Easton
Alex Cumming
Wilmot Duncan
Catherine Duncan
Muriel Collins, Lynn, Mass.
Richard Collins Jr., Lynn, Mass/
Helen Duncan, Washburn
William Duncan, Washburn
Lloyd Duncan
Stuart Cumming, Easton, Maine
William C. Langley, Mars Hill
Earl Langley, Mars Hill
Mr. & Mrs. Morrison Cumming, Easton
Anna Cumming, Easton, Me.
Barbara C. Lyon, Presque Isle, Me.
Anson J. Cumming Jr.
68 Hanford P. Duncan
1942
The 17th annual reunion of the Scottish Clan was held at Aroostook Vally Park Aug 19, 1942 with 70 present. A picnic dinner was served after which a business meeting was held and the following officers elected.
Robert Cumming, Mars Hill Chieftain
Douglas Chapman, Washburn, Vice Chieftain
Barbara Lyon, Presque Isle, Sec’y & treas.
A talk was given by Alex Cumming, Houlton and D. L. Duncan, Washburn. There were races with prizes given, horseshoe pitching and swimming enjoyed during the afternoon and the folds just visited together until time to return home. The collection amounted to $6.53.
The folks sang “Happy Birthday” to Mrs. Harry Duncan whose birthday fell on this date. She received a card and gift.
Letters and cards of greeting to the clan were received from
Mrs. Barbara Cumming, Nashua, N. H.
Mrs. Elizabeth Prescott, Greenfield, Mass.
Mr. George Cumming, E. Milton, Mass.
And Mr. & Mrs. Everett Cumming of Lexington, Mass. Who were not able to be present.
Barbara Lyon, Sec’y & treas.
Aug 19, 1942
Mr. & Mrs. D. L.Cuncan
Mrs. Wm. S. Cumming
Mrs. Mary Chapman
Mrs. Nellie Wilson
Larry Plissey
Gloria Plissey
Catherine Duncan
Mrs. Alex Cumming
Betty Cumming
Dickie Cumming
Alex Cumming
Ruth Lyon
Norma Cumming
Robert Cumming
Kenneth J. Duncan
Anson J. Cumming Jr.
Effie Cumming
Emilie Cumming
Celilia Milbury
Alex Cumming
Walter E. Lyon
Barbara C. Lyon
Hannah Rideout
Alice Sewell
Jim M. Cumming
Florence Duncan
Marion Duncan
Josephine Duncan
Ann Chapman
Dorine Langley
Elizabeth C. Langley
Morrison J. Cumming
W.C. Langley
Mrs. Ernest Conroy
Donna-Mae Conroy
Mrs. Stuart Duncan
Roberta Jeanne Duncan
Richard Noel Duncan
W. Stuart Duncan
J. Anson Cumming
Mr. & Mrs. John H. Dow
Dorothy Sewell
Helen Duncan
Gordon Duncan
Lloyd Duncan
Hanford Duncan
Ralph Dow
Anna Cumming
Larry Cumming
Eugene Milbury
Edward Lyon
Bobby Plissey
Dwight Sewell
Billy Hale
William L. Duncan
Harry E. Duncan
Wilmot Duncan
Thomas Sewell
Douglas Chapman
Edward Milbury
Alan Cumming
Marvin Milbury
Stuart A. Cumming
Bessie Duncan
Lettie Haynes
Jeanne Cumming
Margaret MacDonald
Nina Cummng, Easton, Maine
1941
The 16th annual reunion of the Scottish clan was held Aug. 21, 1941 at Aroostook Valley Park with 64 present. A picnic dinner was served after which there were races with prizes given. A business meeting was held and the following officers elected for next year:
Kenneth Duncan, Chieftain
W. D. Dumming, Vice Chieftain
Barbara Lyon, Sec’y and treas.
Dinner comm.
Florence Duncan
Annie Durepo
Mrs. Alex Cumming, Houlton
Mina Cumming
Marion Duncan
Josephine Duncan
Program Comm
Alice Sewell
Lillie Duncan
Ruth Cumming Cecilia Milbury
Coll. $4.12
A telegram was received from Ernest and Margaret Duncan of Seattle, Wash. Also a card from Mrs. Barbara Cumming of Nashua. A letter from Everett Cumming and family of Lexington was received too late to be read at the picnic.
Talks were given by Alex Cumming of Houlton and D. L. Duncan of Washburn.
Some of Rev. H. A. Clark’s records were played on the Victrola by Agnes Dow. Lloyd Duncan played two solos on his cornet.
Annie Durepo gave a very interesting talk on her trip to Honolulu last September. There was a smaller number present than usual but all enjoyed a very pleasant day. We miss the older ones that have passed on but we must “Keep on keeping on.”
Barbara Lyon, Secy.
Aug. 21, 1941
Alex Cumming, Houlton, Me.
Maud M. Cumming, Houlton, Me.
Annie R. Cumming, Easton
Mary L. Chapman, Washburn
Nellie Wilson, Washburn
Hannah Duncan Rideout, Washburn
Mr. D. L. Duncan
Mrs. D. L. Duncan
Miss Bessie Duncan
Doris Umphrey
Mrs. Urban Haynes
Mrs. Thomas Sewall
Agnes D. Dow
Muriel C. Duncan, Washburn
Marion Duncan, Washburn
Effie Cumming, Easton
Jim Cumming, Easton
Nina Cumming, Easton, Maine
Mrs. William L. Duncan, Jr., Washburn, Me.
Annie E. Durepo, Presque Isle, Me.
Florence Duncan, Washburn, Me.
Catherine Duncan, Washburn, Me.
Martha Ballard Washburn, Me.
Cecilia Milbury
Marvin Milbury
Kenneth J. Duncan
Edward Lyon
Eugene Milbury
Gloria Plissey
Elizabeth Langley, Mars Hill
Cora G. Cumming, Houlton, Me.
Emilie S. L. Cumming, Easton, Maine
Norma Louise Cumming, Easton, Maine
Margaret Cumming, N. Y. City
Larry Cumming, Easton, Maine
Norman Cumming, Easton, Maine
Anson Cumming, Jr. Easton, Maine
Ruth Lyon
Bobby Plissey
Dorine R. Langley, Mars Hill
William Langley
John Cumming
Alex Cumming, Easton
T. G. Cumming, Houlton
Wilmot Duncan, Washburn
Robert Cumming, Houlton
William Duncan
Earl Langley, Mars Hill
Edward Milbury, Easton, Me.
Marvin
Lois J. Cumming, Houlton, Me.
J. Anson Cumming, Easton, Me.
Douglas Chapman, Washburn
Alan Cumming
Ralph Dow
Hanford Duncan
Lloyd Duncan
William D. Cumming
Mrs. Milbury, Easton, Me.
Dorothy Sewell, Washbrun, Me.
Mary Russell, Washburn
Dwight Sewell, Washburn
Barbara C. Lyon
Joyce Cumming, Houlton, Maine
Helen M. Duncan, Washburn
1940 The 15th annual reunion of the Scottish Clan was held Aug. 23rd, 1940 at Aroostook Valley Park with 85 present. A picnic dinner was served at noon. After dinner there was races, swimming horseshoe pitching. Prizes were given to the winners of the races. This was followed by a business meeting and the following officers elected. T. G. Cumming, Houlton, Chieftain Alex Duncan, Washburn, Vice Chieftain Barbara Lyon, Presque Isle, Sec’y & Treas. Dinner comm. Margaret Cumming, Easton Ruth Russell, Washburn Louise Duncan, Ft. Fairfield Emilie Cumming, Easton Alice Sewell, Washburn
Program Comm. Bessie Duncan, Washburn Harry Duncan, Washburn Agnes Dow, Mapleton Stuart Duncan Ft. Fairfield Ruth Cumming, Houlton
A short program followed Alex Cumming, Houton Talk W. L . Duncan, Washburn Scotch Song Gordon Duncan, Ft Fairfield Recitation Lloyd Duncan, Washburn Cornet Solo Rev. Arthur Leigh, Easton Talk D. L. Duncan, Washburn Talk Annie Durepo, Presque Isle Talk
It was moved that we have our gathering at Aroostook Valley Park every year. Mr. Leigh was invited to attend next year and lead the devotions. The collection amounted to $5.54. The sec’y was instructed to write a few lines to Rev. H. A. Clark of Gardiner and let him know we were thinking about him also each family drop him a card. Barbara Lyon, Sec’y
Aug. 23, 1940 Rev. and Mrs. Arthur Leigh, Easton W. L. Duncan Sr., Washburn Mr. & Mrs. Alex Duncan & Lloyd, Washburn Mr. Nevers Dow Mr. & Mrs. W. L. Duncan, Jr., Washburn Murray & Helen.Duncan, Washburn Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Duncan, Washburn Hanford & Catherine Duncan, Washburn Mr. & Mrs. John Dow & Ralph, Mapleton Mr. & Mrs. D. L. Duncan, Washburn Bessie Duncan, Washburn Annie Durepo, Presque Isle Mrs. W. S. Cumming, Easton Mr. & Mrs. J. M. Cumming, Easton Jean, Morrison, Anna Cumming, Easton Mr. & Mrs. Alex Cumming, Easton Mr. & Mrs. T. G. Cumming, Houlton Ruth, Robert & John Mr. & Mrs. W. D. Cumming, Easton George, Anson, Larry & Norrie Cumming, Easton Mr. & Mrs. J. Anson a Cumming, Easton Norma & Alan Mrs. P. B. Langley, Mars Hill Earl & William Mr. & Mrs. E. E. Milbury, Easton Eugene & Marvin Mrs. W. E. Lyon, Edward & Ruth, P. Isle Mr. & Mrs. Alex Cumming, Houlton Lois Cumming, Houlton Mrs. Mary Chapman, Washburn Douglas Chapman, Washburn Nellie Wilson, Washburn Mrs. Sherman Plissey, Washburn Gloria, Robert, Larry, Washburn Mrs. Tom Sewell, Washburn Dorothy & Dwight, Washburn Mrs. Hannah Ridout, Washburn Mr. & Mrs. Henry Russell, Washburn Mary, Betty, Helen, Washburn Mrs. Urban Haynes, Dennis, Donovan Mrs. Barbara Dumont Lewis, Freddie Mrs. J. H. Milbury, Easton Mrs. & Mrs. Stuart Duncan, Ft Faifield 55 Gordon & Roberta
1939 The 14th annual Reunion of the Scottish Clan was held Aug. 16, 1939 at the Aroostook Valley park with 71 present. The folks just visited until the dinner was served. After dinner there was races, swimming and horseshoe pitching. Prizes were given the winners. A business meeting was held and the following officers elected. Stuart Duncan, Ft. Fairfield, Chieftain Thos. G. Cumming, Houlton, V. Chieftain Barbara Lyon, Presque Isle, Se’y and treas. Table comm. Cora Cumming Effie Cumming Annie Durepo Agnes Dow Program Comm. Harry Duncan Anson Cumming Alex Duncan Thos. G. Cumming. It was decided to have the picnic at Nickerson Lake next year and Tom and Cora Cumming appointed to look after reserving the tables, stove etc. The time being set for Aug. 14. The collection amounted to $4.90. A program followed> Harmonica Solo with encore: Morrison Cumming, Easton Recitation: Gordon Duncan, Ft. Fairfield Song: Robbin Tamson’s Smiddy: Thos. Cumming, Plaster Rock. Song: W. L . Duncan Sr. Washburn Tap Dance: Norma and Larry Cumming, Easton A collection of old songs were sung by everybody Romin’in the Goamin’ A wee doch ani doris Memories Silver threads among the gold Annie Laurie Blest be the tie that binds Auld Lang Syne God be with you till we meet again. Speech D. L. Duncan, Washburn Speech Alex Cumming, Houlton Closed with prayer by Alex Cumming, Houlton
Received letters from Elizabeth Prescott, Everett, Mass, and Margaret Grant of Fredericton, N. B. but arrived too late to be read. Barbara Lyon, Sec’y
Aug 16, 1939 W. L. Duncan Sen, Washburn W. S. Cumming, Easton Thomas Cumming, Plaster rock, Mrs. W. S. Cumming, Easton Catherine Cuncan David L. Duncan Mary L. Duncan Elizabeth Plissey Gloria Plissey Robert Plisey Douglas Chapman, Washburn, Maine Alice Sewell, Washburn, Maine Dwight Sewell, Washburn, Maine Dorothy Sewell, Washburn, Maine Larry Plissey, Washburn, Maine Kenneth Duncan, Washburn, Maine W. L. Duncan, Jr., Washburn, Maine Wilmot Duncan, Washburn, Maine Alex Cumming, Houlton Maud M. Cumming, 26 Elm St., Houlton Mrs. Wm. L. Duncan, Jr., Washburn Florence Duncan, Washburn Catherine Duncan, Washburn Hanford Duncan, Washburn Kenneth Duncan, Jr., Washburn Murray Duncan, Washburn Helen M. Duncan, Washburn Marion Duncan, Washburn Mr. Nevers Dow, Washburn Lloyd Duncan, Washburn Alex. Duncan, Washburn Agnes H. Dow Ralph Dow Cora G. Cumming Alex Cumming, Easton Effie Cumming W. Stuart Duncan, Ft. Fairfield Gordon S. Duncan, Ft. Fairfield Getchell Duncan, Ft. Fairfield John H. Dow, Mapleton James M. Cumming, Easton J. Anson Cumming, Easton Harry E. Duncan, Washburn Matthew Stempson, Northampton, Mass. Nina J. Cumming, Easton, Me. Annie E. Durey,, Presque Isle Anna L. Cumming, Easton, Maine Elizabeth C. Langley, Mars Hill, Me Lettie Haynes, Washburn, Me. Bessie Duncan, Washburn, Me. Emilie Cumming, Easton, Maine Norma Cumming, Alan Cumming Eugene Milbury, Easton Marvin Milbury, Easton Cecilia Milbury, Easton Barbara Lyon, Presque Isle, Me. Edward Lyon, Presque Isle, Me. Ruth Lyon, Presque Isle, Me. Edward Milbury W. D. Cumming Margaret Cumming Norman Cumming Larry Cumming George Cumming Anson J. Cumming Jean Cumming Morrison Cumming Earl Langley 71 William Langley 72 Mrs. J. H. Milbury
The Star Herald published a report about the reunion on Aug. 31, 1939 here.
Star Herald, Aug. 31, 1939, part 1Star Herald, Aug., 31, 1939, part 2
The Fort Fairfield Review also published an article about the reunion on Aug 23, 1939 here.
[Note: the newspaper article from the Star Herald contains details about the 1938 reunion that were not recorded in the minutes.]
1938 The 13th annual reunion of the Scottish Clan was held Friday July 29th, 1938 at Aroostook Valley Park with 112 present. The day was spent as usual. The folks just visited together until the picnic dinner was served. A committee was appointed to see about setting the tables and serving. Meatloaf was served instead of beans this year. After dinner games, races, swimming etc was enjoyed and prizes awarded the winners of the races. Telegrams from the members of the Clan in Lexington, Mass. Also Ernest Duncan, Wash. Also a letter from Elizabeth Prescott were read. A business meeting was held and the following officers elected:
Alex Cumming, Easton, Chieftain Stuart Duncan, Ft. Fairfield, V. Chieftain Barbara Lyon, Presque Isle, Sec’y & Treas. Table committee Bessie Duncan, Washburn Elizabeth Langley, Mars Hill. Emilie Cumming, Easton Ruth Russell, Washburn Also a Program Committee Mildred Umphrey, Washburn Louise Duncan, Ft. Fairfield Alice Sewell, Washburn Agnes Dow, Mapleton A program was enjoyed, speeches, songs etc. There were quite a number stayed for supper. Barbara Lyon, Sec’y
Names of those present at the picnic July 29, 1938 W. L. Duncan, Sen, Washburn W. S. Cumming, Easton Mrs. W. S. Cumming, Easton Mrs. Nellie Wilson, Washburn Mrs. Mary Chapman Washburn Mrs. W. L. Duncan, St. Mrs. Alex Cumming, Houlton, Maine Alex Cumming, Houton, Me. N. S. Dow, Washburn, Me. Mrs. D. L. Duncan D. L. Duncan Mrs. Irvin Cumming Betty Cumming Lois Cumming Doris Umphrey, Washburn T. G. Cumming, Houlton Marion Duncan, Washburn Lillie Duncan, Washburn Earl Langley William Langley Doug Chapman Alex. Duncan Walter E. Lyon Barbara Lyon Edward and Ruth Lyon Phyllis Wright, Andower, N. B. Anson Jo. Cumming, Easton Florence Duncan Catherine Duncan LeRoy Cluff Wilmot Duncan, Washburn Gloria Plissey, Washburn Robert Plissey, Washburn Cora Cumming, Houlton Helen Cumming, Houlton Robert Cumming, Houlton John Cumming, Houlton Kenneth J. Duncan, Washburn Anna Cumming, Easton Jean Cumming, Easton Dorine Langley, Easton John H. Dow, Mapleton James M. Cumming Easton Alex Cumming, Easton Bessie Duncan, Washburn David L. Duncan, Washburn Kate Duncan (Dan?), Washburn Mildred Umphrey, Washburn Virginia Umphrey, Washburn Jasper Umphrey, Washburn Gary Umphrey, Washburn Malcolm Umphrey, Washburn Zell Potter Annie E. Durepo, Presque Isle, Me. Emilie S. L. Cumming, Easton, Me. W. Alan Cumming, Easton, Me. Norma L. Cumming, Easton, Me. Elizabeth C. Langley, Easton, Me. Effie Cumming, Easton, Me. Agnes Dow, Mapleton Ralph Dow, Mapleton (Ralph Dow’s name is partially erased) Isabel Clark, Mapleton Lucy Bull, Presque Isle Elnora Russell, Washburn Nellie Wilson, Washburn Louise Duncan, Fort Fairfield Roberta Jeanne Duncan, Fort Fairfield James Duncan David Duncan Rebecca Duncan, F’ton, N. B. Frances Grant, F’ton Mrs. Sheridain Grant, F’ton Mr. Sherdain Grant, F’ton Alice Sewell, Washburn, Me. Dwight Sewell , Washburn, Me. Dorothy Sewell , Washburn, Me. W. D. Cumming Hannah Duncan Rideout Nina J. Cumming, Easton, Me. Ruth & Henry Russell, Maurice, Betty Marilyn & Helen Russell, Washburn, Me. Lettie Haynes, Presque Isle, Me. Cecelia Milbury, Easton, Me. Edward Milbury, Easton, Me. Eugene Milbury, Easton, Me. Marvin Milbury, Easton, Me. W. L. Duncan Jr., Washburn, Me. W. Stuart Duncan, Ft. Fairfield J. Anson Cumming, Easton, Me Jasper Umphrey., Washburn, Me Freddie Manzer., Washburn, Me John Ralph Dow, Mapleton, Me. Murray A. Duncan, Washburn, Me Hanford Duncan, Washburn, Me 105 Morrison Cumming Maurice Russell, Washburn, Me Perley Kennedy, Easton, Me George Cumming Robert Cumming, Houlton Getchell Duncan, Fort Fairfield
Annual Reunion of Scottish Clan at Presque Isle Friday
The twelfth annual reunion of the Scottish Clan, which is composed of members of the Cumming and Duncan families, was held Friday at Aroostook Valley Park. One hundred and twelve were present, representing the following towns: Presque Isle, Easton, Washburn, Mapleton, Fort Fairfield, Houlton, Andover and Fredericton, N. B. A picnic dinner was served at noon and the afternoon was taken up with games and races. The officers elected for next year were Chieftain, Alex Cuming, Easton; vice chieftain, Stuart Duncan, Fort Fairfield; secretary and treasure, Mrs. Barbara Lyon, Presque Isle; program committee, Mildred Umphrey of Washburn, Louise duncan of Fort Fairfield, Alice Sewall of Washburn and Agnes Dow of Mapleton; table committee, Bessie Duncan of Washburn, Ruth Russell of Washburn, Emily Cumming of Easton and Mrs. P. B. Langley of Easton. Included on the program were : Song, The Perfect Day, Stuart Duncan of Fort Fairfield, Mrs. Annie Durepo of Presque Isle and Miss Bessie Duncan of Washburn; reading, Helen Cumming, Houlton; piano solo, Betty Russell, Washburn; song, Scotland Forever, William Duncan, Washburn; dance, The Highland Fling, Helen Cumming of Houlton, accompanied by W. S. Cumming of Easton; song, Jean and Anna Cumming and Doreen Langley of Easton, accompanied by Helen Cumming. Remarks were made by some of the older members of the clan, including: Alex Cumming, Houlton; D. L. Duncan, Washburn; Mr. and Mrs. Sheridan Grant, Fredericton, N. B.; W. S. Cumming, Easton; W. L. Duncan, Washburn; and James Duncan of Fredericton, N. B. Telegrams were received from Ernest Duncan, Seattle, Wash.; Mrs. Elizabeth Prescott, Everett, Mass.; and Mr. and Mrs. Everett Cumming of Lexington, Mass., who are members of the clan but were unable to attend the gathering.
1937
The 12th annual reunion of the Scottish Clan was held Wed. Aug. 4, 1937 at Aroostook Valley Park with 72 present. The folks just visited together until dinner was served. A committee of 4 was appointed the year before to look after the dinner, set the tables, etc.
Chop suey was served by the committee in charge of the dinner. After dinner games, races, swimming etc was enjoyed. Chieftain James Cumming of Easton giving prizes to the winners (and to some that didn’t win too I think).
Greetings were sent by Mr. & Mrs. J. M. Cumming and Mr. & Mrs. Everett Cumming of Lexington but arrived just one day too late to be read. A business meeting was held and the following meeting was held and the following officers elected for the next year:
Kenneth Duncan, Chieftain
Alex Cumming, Easton, V. Chieftain
Barbara Lyon, Sec’y & Treas.
Table committee
Lillie Duncan
Cecilia Milbury
Elizabeth Plissey
Lettie Haynes
The day ended with an old fashioned sing with Bassie Duncan at the piano.
Barbara Lyon Sec’y
Aug. 4, 1937
Mr. & Mrs. W. L. Duncan St., Washburn
Mr. & Mrs. D. L. Duncan, Washburn
Bessie Duncan, Washburn
Mr. & Mrs. W. S. Cumming, Easton
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Cumming, Plaster Rock
Robert Cumming, Mars Hill
Mrs. Hannah Rideout, Washburn
Mr. & Mrs. John Dow, Mapleton
Ralph Dow, Mapleton
Mr. & Mrs. Alex Duncan, Washburn
Lloyd Duncan, Washburn
Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Duncan, Washburn
Hanford & Kathryn, Washburn
Mr. & Mrs. Alex Cumming, Easton
Mr. & Mrs. W. D. Cumming, Easton
George, Anson, Larry, & Norman, Easton
Mr. & Mrs. J. M. Cumming, Easton
Anna Cumming, Easton
Mr. & Mrs. J. A. Cumming, Easton
Norma and Alan Cumming, Easton
Virginia Humphrey, Washburn
Mrs. P. B. Langley, Easton
Dorine, Earl, William
Mrs. Mary Chapman, Washburn
Douglas Chapman, Washburn
Mrs. T. Sewell, Washburn
Dorothy & Dwight, Washburn
Mrs. Sherman Plissey, Washburn
Gloria and Bobby, Washburn
Mrs. Urban Haines, Washburn
Mr. And Mrs. Henry Russell, Washburn
Betty and Marilyn, Helen, Washburn
Doris Humphrey, Washburn
Mr. And Mrs. Edward Milbury, Easton
Eugene and Marvin
Mrs. W. E. Lyon, Presque Isle
Edward and Ruth
Lill Pattor
Mr. & Mrs. Harry Duncan, Washburn
Marjorie Duncan
Pearly and Ernet Kennedy, Easton
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