Jan. 2, 1953 The Winona Times Winona, Ms. Family Reunion A family reunion was held in the home of Mr. & Mrs. Esley E. Brooks at Kilmichael Sunday, Dec. 21st. This was held in the form of a family Christmas dinner & in honor of Mr. Brooks' birthday. A large white coconut birthday cake was the center piece for the large dining table filled with the good things to eat. After dinner, the members of the family, there being 43 in number, gathered around the Christmas tree & opened their presents. All the children were present except Mr. & Mrs. J.T. Sharp of Indianola, who were unable to attend. those families present were: Mr. & Mrs. Hoyt Irwin, Mr. & Mrs. Dudley Brooks, Mr. & Mrs. Gladys Jenkins, Mr. & Mrs. Morris Palmertree, Mr. & Mrs. Dewitt Brooks, Mr. & Mrs. Burdette Greenlee, Mr. & Mrs. Glenn Brooks, all of Kilmichael, Mr. & Ms. Ishmael M. Brooks of Charlotte, N.C., Mr. & Mrs. Junior Brooks, Kosciusko, Mr. & Mrs. Luther Ware, Winona. The grandchildren present were; Mr. & Mrs. Carl McElroy of Poplar Creek & Mr. & Mrs. Brooks Jenkins, of Greenwood.