November 30, 1919 Dewitt Bassette married Edna Predmore

On this, the 98^th anniversary of their wedding day, it is fitting that Dewitt should look back on their years together. It is not surprising that in the early years he did not mention celebrating their anniversary. Those notations came later.

November 25, 1944 Had a party for Edna and I tonight. Bob Akins, Bunny and wife, Willard and wife, Mrs. F. Elliott, Libby Peterson, Earl Wilson and wife, Lantos and wife and Susan, Ruth Wilson, Pete and Marion, Edna’s folks, and John, Mother and Myron. Also Jane King and sister all in celebration of our 25^th Anniversary. [He also noted that the deer Pete shot the day before was 130 dressed, and his was about 100 pounds dressed.]

November 30, 1967 After writing about the snow and cutting up and wrapping a deer, he noted: “Forty-eight years ago today Mom and I were married.”

November 30, 1969 Leland hosted a 50^th Anniversary party for Dewitt and Edna. In the days before and after, Dewitt recorded a variety of details of the event. November 28^th, got his hair cut in preparation for the party. “Our celebration of 50^th Anniversary of good married life.

50th Wedding Anniversary party at the Interlaken American Legion
(left to right) Dewitt, Edna, Eva Predmore Williams and Lem Bassette

On the 29^th he included a notice about the open house from the November 30^th Rochester Democrat and Chronicle paper. November 30^th, “Edna and I were married 50 years ago today at 5 o’clock in the evening. Leland had a party for Edna and I this afternoon at the American Legion home in town. Some 50 plus people put their name in the book…Pete called from Batavia, that it was snowing so went back home.” Over the next few days he would record the names of those present or who had sent cards to them.

In 1972 they were in Florida. On the 29^th he noted, “We had an Anniversary card and letter from Leland today.” They called Leland on the 30^th. The temperature in Florida was 70; Leland reported about 1 ½ inches of snow.

November 30, 1975 “this is our 55^th wedding anniversary.” He then recalled their wedding trip to Rochester, noting “A long time ago, many changes since then. Railroad gone for a long time.” That evening, “went over to the Jefferson hotel and supper in Watkins.”

November 30, 1978 “This is our 59^th Wedding Anniversary today. No complaints.”

November 30, 1979 “Pete called up early to wish us a happy 60^th Anniversary. We went to the Franklin Hotel in Waterloo for supper.” Mr. and Mrs. Steesy brought a cake to them honoring the occasion.

Dewitt’s Diary, Sunday, November 30, 1919

Went to the Burg on the train this morning. Edna and I were married tonight at 5 o’clock by Rev. D. W. Prosus of Trumansburg. Lem and Eva stood up with us. Edna changed her dress and then we took the train for Rochester. Saw lots of people on the train we knew. We had a nice long ride and arrived in Rochester about 9 o’clock that evening. Then we walked from the station to the Berkeley Hotel.

November 28, 1830 Dutch Reformed Church of Farmerville

Minutes of the October 28, 1830 Consistory of the Reformed Dutch Church of Lodi, “In pursuance of a resolution…a meeting of the inhabitants of Farmerville was held…when the following persons were chosen for Consistory to be denominated the Consistory of the First Dutch Reformed Church of Farmerville.” [as quoted in A History of the Interlaken Reformed Church 1830-1980, page 9]

The above quote continues, “Peter Rappleye, John Kelly, Joseph W Smith, Jacob Voorhees, William Ditmars, and Peter Ditmars are members of the Reformed Dutch Church of Lodi…in good and regular standing…are hereby dismissed…to be organized into a consistory denominated, the Consistory of the First Reformed Dutch Church of Farmerville…Lodi Nov. 27^th, 1830.”

The next day, November 28, 1830, these men were installed in their offices by Rev. Asa Bennet and a new congregation was formally established.

The front cover of the Church history has a sketch of the church and the words, “Since 1830 – Alive and Growing.”

The tile created for the 150th Anniversary and used as the cover of the book.
Scan from the artifact in the Interlaken Historical Society Collection

The church has grown, and changed its name, several times since that first service.

November 28, 1830: First Reformed Dutch Church of Farmerville

December 26, 1856: The Reformed Protestant Dutch Church of Farmerville

April 15, 1867: The Reformed Dutch Church of Farmer

[An 1867 change in the ecclesiastical name, “Dutch” was dropped and “in America” was added…The Reformed Church in America]

April 5, 1868: The Reformed Church of Farmer Village

January 1, 1892: the Reformed Church of Farmer

April 2, 1907: Interlaken Reformed Church. [Church History page5-6].

The 1980 history of the church details the growth and changes over the years. The church building was first used in 1831 and remodeled and rededicated on September 6, 1857. Other remodeling projects followed, enlarging the building, changing the use of the non-sanctuary spaces, and allowing for the movement of all people desiring to be a part of the programs of the church.

1955 Anniversary Plate, from the Interlaken Historical Society Collections

Historical note on the back of the 1955 Anniversary plate.
From the Interlaken Historical Society Collections.

Many generations of families have been a part of the Interlaken Reformed Church. The History, and its addendum in 1996, lists the names of members, those baptized or married, which allows researchers access to trace their family through its records.

Dewitt’s Diary, Friday, November 28, 1930

Temperature 13 this morning.

George Townsend and I rode back to Buffalo with Francis today. Left at 5 and arrived in Kenmore at 8:05. 

George and I went up to Niagara Falls. The first time I had seen the falls. Went over to Canada. 

Back home tonight. 

November 26, 1860 Two Cemeteries Join to Form One

In 1847 New York State legislation was passed allowing the creation of Cemetery Associations. Two were created in Farmerville, now Interlaken. One was associated with the Baptist Church and called the South Cemetery Association. Their lands were adjacent to the church building.

The second, called the North Cemetery Association was affiliated with the Reformed Dutch Church. In earlier years the church had burials on the church grounds, but with the move to an association cemetery, they had purchased lands from Abram Ditmars, north of the village on the road to Morehouse Landing, now Interlaken Beach.

Within a few years, these new associations realized they needed to work together for the good of all. What is unique about these early years is that two sets of records still exist to assist in understanding what was happening. The land records for all the purchases and sales of land are recorded at the Seneca County Clerk’s office. The second set are the original handwritten minutes of the meetings. The minutes start in 1847 for the South Cemetery Association.

“At a meeting of the officers of the North and South Cemetery Associations of Farmerville at the Consistory Room of the R D Church, Nov 26, 1860 to take in consideration the subject of consolidating the two cemetaries [sic] in one. John Boorom Esq was appointed chairman and James C. Knight Secy.

Two resolutions were introduced at the meeting.

Scan of the original Lake View Cemetery Minute Books.
Lake View Cemetery of Interlaken

“It was Resolved, the south purchase two acres more land & pay for the same, adjoining the North, on the west & north of the same. Individuals owning lots in the south may take as many in said purchase of same size.”

The second was introduced after a discussion of moving the existing fences at the cemetery. “Resolved that we will purchase 2 to 2 ½ acres more land than the above named if the people of this vicinity will subscribe a sufficient amount to pay the same.”

After several postponements due to lack of sufficient members present, the consolidation took place and the first board of trustees were elected. The name of the new cemetery was “Farmerville Union Cemetery.” [July 1, 1861 minutes]

Following the consolidation, and lot purchases by families with burials at the former South Cemetery Association, bodies and/or headstones were moved to the consolidated cemetery grounds. Existing burials considered potentially dangerous from the known cause of death were not moved, but the headstones were relocated. In the case of families who had moved away from the area, headstones and burials were located in the “free ground” near the center of the cemetery.

March 6, 1876, at the annual meeting, “The Resolution changing the name of this association be changed from Farmerville Union Cemetery to Lake View Cemetery be taken up for its final passage after it being duly considered it was unanimously adopted.”

The name would be changed one last time in 1905 with the change from Lake View Cemetery of Farmer to Lake View Cemetery of Interlaken.

For more on Lake View Cemetery of Interlaken please see www.lake-viewcemetery.com

Dewitt’s Diary November 26, 1934 to 1936

Monday, November 26, 1934

Plowed some this morning.

Strong South wind all day.

Tuesday, November 26, 1935

Did not draw manure today.

Thursday, November 26, 1936 [Thanksgiving Day]

Went down to Mothers for dinner today. All the boys were home.

Pete and Marion from Buffalo and Lem and Alice from Rochester.

Cornell lost to Penn today in their annual football game. 14 to 6 was the score.

November 23, 2017 Thanksgiving

As this Bicentennial year closes in on December and the end of the project, it seemed right that one day should be recorded in 2017. In addition, that day should also encompass all the years. What better day than Thanksgiving!

Unlike other holidays the actual date floats from year to year. After a few years of moving between “last Thursday in November” to “third Thursday” (1939-40), in 1942 Congress set the date as the fourth Thursday in November. It was a compromise between the last week and those wanting a longer shopping period.

As we reflect on the meaning of Thanksgiving, and enjoy being with family and friends, herewith a few of the gleanings from Dewitt’s Diaries over the years for Thanksgiving Day.

Thursday, November 30, 1922 [the last Thursday of the month]

Edna, Leland and I went down to Mother’s today. Had a big dinner.

Myron and Maggie and Aunt Frank and the children were there too.

Lem came home from Rochester Wednesday. He has about 5 more weeks in the RBI. (Rochester Business Institute)

Thursday, November 22, 1945 Thanksgiving Day

A nice day for Thanksgiving Day. Edna had a 16-pound turkey.

Edna’s folks were over, Mother was up. Lem and Pete were here and family.

It really was something to celebrate to have Leland home after three years.

Thursday, November 23, 1950 Thanksgiving Day

We started for Lem’s in Rochester at 8:15 and arrived at 10:05.

Had a good dinner. Watched football on Lem’s new television set.

Sun was out some. Also a few snowflakes. Ground was white near home when we got here at 6:30.

Dewitt’s Diary, Thursday, November 23, 1972 [Tampa, Florida]

Temperature 48, partly cloudy, cool north wind.

Howard took mom and I out to the Tampa airport. This is the most modern airport and busiest in the US. Saw several planes come in and land just while we were there this morning.

Had turkey for dinner, a good dinner. I took a walk after dinner.

Sun tried to come out but hardly any sun all day. Cloudy tonight, temperature 54.

Talked with Leland tonight. Everything cool up there. Temperature 30 today and about 2 inches of snow on the ground at home.

November 22, 1963 Death of President Kennedy

Today’s event is another where people who were alive at the time will be able to tell you exactly where they were and what was happening when they heard the news.

I was in Mrs. VanNostrand’s fifth grade class at Interlaken. The class had been on a short break and when we returned to the classroom, Mrs. VanNostrand told us the news and then asked everyone to stand and face the front windows. Mr. Patterson was walking to the flag pole in the school’s front yard to lower the flag to half-staff.

Her full name was Harriett B. VanNostrand, but to most of her co-workers and others she was HBVN. As I recall, she even signed cards and notices HBVN.

HBVN was a delightful lady and teacher. By fifth grade some of the students were even taller than her. In addition to our school subjects she also taught us school spirit as learned on the sports field.

One morning she was out of the classroom, and a couple of the boys decided it would be an adventure to leave the classroom via the front windows. The classroom was on the first floor, to the left of the main doors as you look at the building today. They were detoured to the main office on their return. Their departure had been witnessed by the folks in that office and decided a conversation on appropriate behavior was needed.

Fifty-four years have passed since fifth grade, but many of the lessons learned are still a part of the memories.

Dewitt’s Diary, Friday, November 22, 1963

Clear, temperature 44, still.

Went hunting this morning. I saw one buck.

Mom gone to Ithaca with Biri Lantos.

I rolled down the last of the corn stalks.

Mom gave us the bad news that the President of the United States was shot and killed in Dallas, Texas. An awful shock to everybody. Lyndon Johnson, who is the vice president, was sworn in as our 36 President on a jet plane bringing John Kennedy body back to Washington.

Nothing on radio and television except the shooting of the president. They made an arrest of a man who is suspected of the shooting within a short time of the shooting. He was shot by a Mauser rifle and telescope sight while driving in Dallas. They found the rifle on the fifth floor of a building.

November 21, 1980 Covert Historic District

As part of the 1976 Bicentennial celebration, the Interlaken Grange took on two related projects. The restoration and painting of the Baptist Church at Covert and listing the Covert Historic District on the National Register of Historic Places.

A look at https://www.nps.gov/nr/ gives some idea of what a remarkable project and accomplishment this was before the era of digital cameras, scanned images and email.

Since the beginning of the program through 2016, there have been 92,375 total listings, with 931 properties listed in fiscal year 2016. There is also a spread sheet which lists all of the projects. After scrolling through the list of states to reach New York, then through all the counties, finally, Seneca County.

Project Reference number: 80002766; Name: Covert Historic District; Listed Date: 19801121. At this time, the projects for New York State have not been digitized.

That is not a problem for this article;the Interlaken Historical Society has a copy of the project documents along with pictures of each of the buildings.

The Historic District is along Route 96 between Interlaken and Trumansburg centered on the four corners of Route 96 with East and West Covert Road.

The Interlaken Review had a number of articles and announcements for the planning process. May 24, 1978, “Covert Historic District Meeting Planned.” A meeting was being planned for early June at the Grange Hall in Covert. Guest speakers included Anna Covell, with the Historical Preservation Field Service of Albany, and David Rowe, Director of Landmarks Association of Central N.Y. in Syracuse.

The article listed advantages of a Historic District including matching funds to preserve homes, loans for preservation and federal tax advantages.

Before addition to the Federal Register, the Covert Historic District was approved by the N.Y.S. Historic Department.

As with any significant project, what was started in the mid-1970s took time to reach conclusion. Those at the June 1978 meeting, and others interested in the project, had to wait until November 1980 to see the reward for their efforts.

The list of homes and buildings in the Historic District include:

Covert Baptist Church, Interlaken Grange Hall, Old Covert Cemetery and Pratt Vault, Old Covert School House, Covert Town Hall, Cole-McDaniel House, Pratt-Gregg-Salem House, the Old Chauncey Pratt Tavern, Morris Medlock House and Barn, Henry Mason House, Joel Horton Tenant House, Old Cole Home, Old Fenn House, Joel Horton Homestead, Covert Baptist Church Parsonage, Old Lucius Fenn Home, Rice House, Tenant House for Alf Farms, Horton Tenant House, Aubrey Smith Gas Station.

On the East Wall of the Interlaken Grange Hall are pictures of each of the buildings, and a map of the overall district. The pictures were taken by committee chairperson Phil Stannard as part of the overall project.

Covert Historic District, photos of buildings and sites by Phil Stannard
Photo for this article by the author.

Covert Historic District, photos of buildings and sites by Phil Stannard
Photo for this article by the author.

1874 Covert Map showing the sites
within the Covert Historic District.

Dewitt’s Diary Friday, November 21, 1980

Clear, temperature 27, froze on chicken water dish.

Mom and Lee went down to hospital to get Mom a blood test.

I am picking some corn, two rows through middle of corn field. 

November 20, 1960 100th Anniversary of the Bank

One hundred years before today’s event occurred, James C. Knight opened a bank in his store on Main Street. He brought in O. G. Wheeler to assist, and “the rest is history,” as the phrase goes. Two new buildings would be built as the banking firm expanded. Name changes and a move from a local bank to a national bank occurred. The bank survived and thrived through recessions and depressions.

In 1960 it was time to celebrate the bank and the people involved in its most recent history.

The Interlaken Chamber of Commerce planned the event for Sunday, November 20^th at Cronks of Interlaken.

Being honored that afternoon were Myron Bassette for 50 years of service to the bank and community, Postmaster and Chairman of the bank board John V. Kellogg and board Vice President James Pritchard.

An article in the November 19, 1960 Rochester Democrat and Chronicle shared a short history of the bank, the people being honored and the event.

Dewitt, brother to Myron, noted in his diary 200 guests in attendance. The Interlaken Historical Society has the guest book from that afternoon. It reads like a “who’s who” of the community. Intermixed with the signatures are four of Myron’s grandchildren, Peggy, Diane, John and Fred. At only 7 years old, I have no memory of the event.

Franklin, James, Myron Sr., Myron Jr., Richard Bassette
100th Anniversary of the bank at Interlaken
Myron's oldest son, Arthur, who lived in Michigan, was unable to attend.
From the author's collection

Myron Bassette with his 2nd wife Helen, 100th Anniversary celebration
From the author's collection

In the planning of dates and articles some dates had unrelated multiple events, and so one needed to be moved. September 15, 1961 was one of those dates. Less than a year after the 100^th anniversary celebration, on a Friday morning at the bank, Myron died of a heart attack. He left behind a legacy of community service which the members of his family continue to follow today.

Dewitt’s Diary, Sunday, November 20, 1960

Temperature 32 Clear, cloudy by noon.

Rowed the boat from Lucy Hickock’s to Lem’s. Tried for trout, no fish. Saw one nice trout off Lem’s dock.

Temperature 45 at noon.

Went to celebration for Myron at Cronk’s for 50 years in Bank. More than 200 there I would say. From three to five this afternoon. Lem and family and Pete and Marian were down for the event. Put on by the Interlaken Chamber of Commerce.

We bought deer license. Open season starts tomorrow. Bucks only.

Items from Dewitt's Diary

 

   

November 19, 2016 Theatre Awards Dinner

Just as I’ve shared articles written by others throughout this year, for today’s Snippet I asked those who knew the topic to write this one. Thank you Nicole Nelson and Tina Coville-Bauder for writing this Snippet.

Theatre has a long and varied history. From the Greek choruses to Shakespeare’s ornate stage to the modern musical. There was a time when all communities had a performance space of some kind, from elaborate and many storied in the cities to small and compact in the smaller towns. It was a place to go to see and be seen. With the advent of television and movies live theatre doesn’t have quite the prominence that it used to. The good news is that it hasn’t disappeared.

There is still a prevalence of community theatre and summer stock theatres across the country. Schools are also getting the younger generations interested in all aspects of the theatre world. In our community there is a strong theatre program at South Seneca High School. Over the years they have done shows from a variety of genres and styles. They have been involved in different programs and organizations that would come in and give the cast and crew feedback about the performance including Stars of Tomorrow through the Rochester Broadway Theatre League and TANYS, or the Theatre Association of New York State.

In March 2016 the South Seneca Falcons Players presented Guys and Dolls. At that time the Falcon Players belonged to TANYS and as a member of this organization we had the opportunity to have an adjudicator come to one of the performances and give us feedback. They also have the chance to give awards for the production; the awards come in three different categories:

Meritorious Achievement = Some advanced theatrical skill noted

Excellence = Theatrical skill base not routinely noted in non-professional theatre

Outstanding Achievement = Theatrical skill base rarely seen in non-professional theatre

For their production of Guys and Dolls the Falcon Players were presented with the following awards:

Excellence in Direction and Production Design and Execution to Tina Coville-Bauder and her Production Staff

Excellence in Vocal Direction to Kyla Quinn

Meritorious Achievement in Performance to Nathaniel Bauder for his portrayal of Nathan Detroit

Excellence in Performance to Gemini Zajac for her portrayal of Miss Adelaide

Meritorious Achievement in Ensemble Performance to the Cast  

TANYS covers the entire state and every November they have a festival with performance showcases and an awards banquet, we have been lucky enough that it has taken place in Auburn the last few years making it easy to attend. On November 19, 2016, a group was able to attend the banquet and received the awards.

In March of 2017 the Falcon Players produced The Wiz. Again we had a TANYS adjudicator come see the show and we will be receiving the following awards at the TANYS banquet on November 18th:

Excellence in Lighting Design to Mark Sinkiewicz

Excellence in Vocal and Orchestral Direction to Mark Brown and Rebecca DeGrave

Excellence in Direction and Production Concept and Execution to Tina Coville-Bauder

Excellence in Choreography and Make Up Design to Chad Eastman

Meritorious Achievement in Ensemble Performance to the Cast

Meritorious Achievement in Performance to Aden VanCleef for his portrayal of Tinman

Many of those involved with the school productions can also be found participating both onstage and behind the scenes during the summer productions with the Between the Lakes Community Service Players. The Between the Lakes group is also a member of TANYS and has been fortunate enough to have an adjudication for their past few shows. In July 2015 they produced Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and received the following awards:

Excellence in Performance to Chad Eastman for his portrayal of Caractacus Potts

Excellence in Ensemble Acting to the Cast

Excellence in Direction and Overall Production Value to Tina Bauder and Her Production Team

Excellence in Scenic Design and Technical Direction to Mark Sinkiewicz

Excellence in Musical Direction to Charity Gillotti

This past summer Between the Lakes players produced Godspell and will be receiving the following awards at this year’s banquet:

Excellence in Orchestral Conduction to S. Shade Zajac

Excellence in Ensemble Performance to the Cast

Excellence in Production Concept and Execution to Tina Coville-Bauder, Mark Sinkiewicz and Nicole Nelson

Excellence in Choreography to Chad Eastman  

When you’re looking for an enjoyable evening out locally consider going to the theatre and seeing what our youth and community members are presenting. There are two opportunities to see the Falcon Players in action yet this year: Dec 1-3, 2017 for ‘Tis the Seasons Charlie Brown, Friday and Saturday at 7:30 pm and Sunday at 2pm. And mark your calendars for the musical, performance dates will be March 16-18, 2018, the show has not yet been determined.

Editor’s note: as part of the awards dinner there is a theme and groups are welcome to bring center pieces for their table which reflect that theme. The 2016 theme was “A Wonderful TANYS.”

To highlight both that theme, and the Guys and Dolls show, Nicole Nelson created a number of scenes for their table. And took the prize for best table decoration.

Dewitt’s Diary Saturday, November 19, 1955

Temperature 29, snowing and the ground is white this morning.

We are not ready for snow. Many acres of beans in field and corn to pick and the ground is soaked with water everywhere.

Three inches of snow tonight and snowing yet.

We drove down to Clint Pell’s this evening.

Wind from the northeast all day.

Husked out 6 shocks of corn we had in the barn.

Dewitt’s Diary, Wednesday, November 19, 1958

Temperature 50, cloudy and windy from the west and getting colder.

I picked two rows of field corn for another road across the field. 16 bushels. 
Leland getting ready to put the pullets in.

I am now all done picking corn by hand and hope to start picking by machine.

We put the pullets in tonight.

Temperature 42 tonight. The cold wave is fizzling out.

Looks like a good day for tomorrow.

November 18, 1929 Chickens, Again

In the Spring of the year Dewitt would make notes about work done in preparation for the arrival of the new baby chicks. [May 13]

In the fall there would be comments about selling off the old chickens, cleaning up the hen house and putting chickens in for the winter. Some chores didn’t change between 1929 and 1979.

November 24 and 25, 1969 Leland took some feed to town for mash for chicks. I am taking down fence around brooder house and range shelter. Cleaned out the brooder house and range shelter.

November 13, 1978 Cleaning out the hen houses, getting ready to put the pullets in for the winter.

November 29, 1979 We put 93 of the pullets in for the winter early this morning. We have 60 to go in the brooder house. Cleaned out the manure from the range shelter and brooder house and under the barn where some of the pullets are going.

Dewitt’s Diary, Monday, November 18, 1929

Began to rain late yesterday and rain some all night and today.

I worked around home all day.

Strong south wind all day.

We put Rhode Island Reds in the hen house tonight

November 14, 1945 Leland Returns Home

Dewitt’s diary entry for this date tells the complete story of three long years. 
See also   March 21, 1944, Letter from Leland; and  June 6, D-Day

Dewitt’s Diary, Wednesday, November 14, 1945

We had a big surprise this morning. Leland came on the train at about 10 o'clock direct from N.Y.

I was surprised when Edna brought him up. I was up on North porch shingling when he got out of my car.

Gone three years and 4 days. Nov 10, 42, Nov 14, 45.

Leland Bassette during his service in North Africa.
Dewitt C. Bassette Jr. family paper collection,
Interlaken Historical Society

November 13, 2011 Grange Flag Retirement Program

Each spring the Interlaken American Legion Post would place flags on the graves of veterans at Lake View Cemetery. In the fall, the flags would be gathered and retired. With the retirement of the Legion charter in 2008, a new group was needed to take on the responsibility.

The Interlaken Historical Society was approached, but a better suggestion was made, Interlaken Grange. A significant focus of the Grange program is Community Service. What better group to take on the effort to honor our veterans.

In May 2009 the Grange began placing flags at the cemetery. Working from a list of nearly 300 names, members walked through carrying armloads of flags. In addition to the list, they were looking for the military headstones and military flag holders.

That fall, after Veterans Day the group returned to the cemetery to collect all the flags.

November, 2009 Members of Interlaken Grange collecting the flags
 at Lake View Cemetery. Photos from the author's collection

November 19, 2009 was a rainy Thursday evening when members of the Interlaken Fire Department arrived to assist in retiring the flags. Using parts of the Legion program, the evening progressed, and the flags were retired.

November 19, 2009, Members of Interlaken Grange taking part in the flag retirement.

The cycle continues, sometimes with additional family members to Scouts and other volunteers helping with both placement and retirement. One year close to 700 flags were retired as the Grange assisted other organizations in retiring their collected flags.

November 13, 2011, Members of Interlaken Grange and Interlaken Fire Department at the Flag Retirement Service. 

Dewitt’s Diary November 13, 1949 and 1950

Sunday, November 13, 1949

Cloudy Temperature 42. Rain last night. Husked a little corn but too windy.

Helped Edna paper on our bedroom this afternoon.

Deer crossing the west fields every night.

Monday, November 13, 1950

Partly cloudy and cool all day. Temperature up to 40.

Drew in some corn stalks also some corn to husk.

Leland plowing this afternoon.

I husked some corn this afternoon in the field.