For Harlene, and others. We got more names this year. Vienna Times August 7, 1941 Those attending Edmondson school home coming from afar were Rev. Ottie A. Barnwell of Elgin; Sam Choate, Rodney Choate of Carterville; Mr and Mrs George Harper, Tunnel Hill; Mrs Charles Darrow and Jimmie Darrow of Cairo; Dr. Joe Trigg, Charlie Barnwell, St. Louis Mo.; Mr and Mrs Alvin Barnwell, Alton; Mrs Cornelia Ford, Mrs Fannie Willis, Christopher; Mr and Mrs Tell Simpson, Plumfield, Ill.; Mrs Fred Gray, Supt. Lloyd B. Robertson, Mr and Mrs L. C. Kerley, Mary Ruth Kerley, Vienna; Mrs. Clara G. McCuan, Kentucky; Mrs Charles Emerson, Mrs Alice Barnwell, Creal Springs; Henry Emerson, Nellie Gray, Harrisburg; Mr and Mrs David Watkins, Esther Lee and Billy, Herrin; Ted Barnwell, Fort Wayne, Ind.; Will Thomas, Kankas City, Mo.; W. E. Norman, O. R. Thomas, Marion; Mrs Ellen Casey, Texas; Mr and Mrs David Caldwell and daughter, Mary Elizabeth, Ozark; Mr and Mrs Elbert West, West Frankfort; and others we failed to learn. The Edmondson school home coming hit its high peak in success Sunday, Aug 3rd as it had its fifth annual celebration. The principal morning address was given by Rev. O. A. Barnwell of Elgin. "The Ground of Our Hope" which with other numbers of the program made up a fleeting and happy morning. At noon a basket dinner was served and joy was abundant as everyone feasted, both on dainty foods and the genuine pleasure of old friends meeting and conversing again. The afternoon session was again called together by the president, Rev. Dolphus Barnwell and after music by a good quartet Prof. L. C. Kerley gave a most interesting address on, "Our Heritage and Obligations." Following this the school children and their teacher, Miss Mary Elizabeth Caldwell gave a good short program. L. O. Trigg of Eldorado then gave an educational talk on, "My Native Ozarks." His address described the many intersting and exciting nooks of Southern Illinois, that few people know about and the many natural resources we do not appreciate. We heartily agree with Mr. Trigg that Southern Illinois is the best place we've found to be. Following the two major addresses were extemporaneous speeches by Supt. Lloyd B. Robertson, Dr. J. M. Trigg, W. L. Thomas, S. J. Choate, Charles Barnwell and others, which were enjoyed. Mrs. Alice Barnwell who began her teaching career in 1881 had 17 people there who attended her school while teaching at Edmondson. Songs by O. R. Thomas and readings given by Prof. Normas were much appreciated by everyone. We did not learn the officers for the ensuing year but Rev. Barnwell, who has served as president since the organization began and has been a most zealous worker will not be able to further his service. The organization voted a token of appreciation for the fine work he did to make this a success. -----