Panama City News-Herald from Panama City, Florida • Page 29

Gainers Annual Reunion Slated The annual reunion of one of the oldest families in lliis area of tlie state will i)e held Sunday, Sept, 16 at the inSouthport, when the descendants of Williann and Jane Watts Gainer gather for their yearly get-togetlier. It is the 23rd reunion of the members of the large family who come together to renew ties of kinship with those with whom they share a common heritage and to honor the memory of their ancestral dead. William Gainer born 1787, was a young man when he, as a member of Gen. Andrew- Jackson's staff, made the historic march across the Florida panhandle when it was Spanish territory in 1818. On completion of the tour, Gainer returned to his home in Washington County, Ga.

and moved his family to the area of the Econfina Creek of Washington County in Florida. While he was scouting Jackson he had realized the good grazing possibilities for cattle, the abundance of fish and wildlife and the nearness of North Bay for shellfish. By the winter of 1824, William had his family settled. Someone, it is said, once asked William how he made a living in an area that seemed so agriculturally unactractive. He replied, "I don't.

The living here is already made." He and Jane raised 12 children and from these the descendants are numbered in the hundreds. One of the most enjoyed by all is the opportunity of seeing the ''prized Eugenia Gainer Cartledge Duette WKDDINO RINGS LUXURIOUS avalldblo In 14Kt. yellow or white gold SAO HwrliM Avt. especially pictures, that members of the family have l)een able to collect over the years that link them to their revered ancestors. It is hoped that meml)ers of the family, and al.so friends of the family will gather for the day of "family talk'' and the traditional "dinner on the ground," next Sunday.

Chairman of the big event is Woodrow Gainer, co-chairman B.B. Gainer, secretary, Vashti Peterson and treasurer, Inez Dnnpan I 'aiiiimi. (ily, Sunday. Iin IMRC Junior Museum Reports As till' new school ycai- 'Is under sliidcnts Jtcfifi's look toiwjiid SECOND FAMILY REUNION Shown here at the site of the first annual Gainer family reunion is a group of the family members. Included among the back row left to right, are Cap Gainer, (Not Identified), T.

B. D. Gainer, George Gainer, Sallie Davis, Annie Porter Gainer, two not identified and Charles Anderson and Bett Gainer Anderson. Back row, left to right, Jennie Porter Gainer, Arch Gainer, Larry Gainer, Mary Jane Thompson, Watts Gainer, Emma Gainer Potter, Ann Gainer Cartledge, and Eliza Gainer Carter. This photo belongs to Ella Barnes.

Tea Gainer Jones to JinotluT of exciting visits to the Muscutii, the mil.sen III director' reiiiind.s. Lrist year over students toiii'cd the exhihit, "i'ioiiecr Florida" with tlieir classes. This year riiuseuni officials a If to accoriiniodate an even larger niiinber of lioys and for thr- new fail exhibit, which is to open in nriid-October, and will be called Through The Ages." is no charge to enter' the Junior Mu.seunri, and the guided tours offered to school groups provide students and teachers with a learning facility. The Museum is supported I 1 thr contributions, donations, and memberships. The week of 10-14 has been designated as Museum Membership Drive Week.

The cai'ds are 2'S cents oadi and will be sold in the class room. It is not necc.s.'iary for a child to hold a card to enter the exiiibit this is merely a way in which children may help the Mu.seum. your child the value of supporting such a worthwhile organization as the Museum by encouraging him to purchase a student membership card, and then take advantage of the many opportunities offered to both children and adults through the Museum, 11 Bingham Prows, director notes. The summer exhibit, "The Circus" will remain at the Museum through September. It is open to the public Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday between 11 and 3.

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