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Ham and Beans 2006

Buzz cooking those beansIt was a perfect day in Catlin to chow down on Chef Buzz Ritchie's renowned Ham and Beans. They were slowly simmered outside in the traditional iron kettles over a wood fire.Long lines formed while guests visited and enjoyed the fall weather. Tents sheltered the visitors while Cub Scouts from Troop #221 helped. Thanks to everyone who helped and all of you who attended - it was a great event. For the full story, be sure to read the October 2006 Newsletter!

 

Ice Cream Social 2006




Paul Baumann spoke on "Cemeteries and Monument Cutters of the 19th Century" at the annual meeting of the Catlin Historical Society held January 10, 2005.

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Paul Baumann speaks to crowd

Dance time

It was a dancing good time at the 2005 Ice Cream Social held July 31 on the grounds of the Catlin Heritage Museum.

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A record crowd attended the 2004 Ham and Bean Dinner sponsored by the Catlin Historical Society.

A special treat was the chance to sample a toasted cheese sandwich made on a refurbished Champion "Tostwich." -->

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Tostwich in use

Ice Cream Social games

Ice Cream Social

Games for the kids, friendly conversation, new displays in the museum, flowers in the gardens, ice cream and cookies.

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Jeanne Church at the keyboard

Ice Cream Social

Jeanie Church entertained at the Ice Cream Social.

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Ham and Bean Dinner

Retired teacher Mrs. Edna White, 102 years young, was an honored visitor at the Ham and Bean Dinner.

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Mrs. Edna White





Annual meeting

Board members were elected and a program on old-time music instruments was presented at the annual meeting.
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Ice Cream Social

The Ice Cream Social was held as part of the dedication of the Catlin Lions Veterans Memorial.
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Grace and Charlie Dukes

Ham and Bean Dinner

The Ham and Bean dinner was held October 13 at the Catlin Heritage Museum. Story, pictures





January meeting

Two new directors were elected, one was re-elected and society members enjoyed historical show-and-tell at the January meeting. Details

March meeting

Ray High of Indianola told about player pianos and pumped out a few good tunes at the March general meeting.

Ray High
Balloon rides

Ice Cream Social

Balloon rides highlighted activities at the Ice Cream Social held on the grounds of the Catlin Heritage Museum.

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Ham and Bean Dinner

There were helpings of hospitality at the annual Ham and Bean Dinner on October 7. Details    









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Catlin Historical Society
210 North Paris
Catlin, Illinois 61817