BANKS Summer Issue—2005
Banks Family Association Reunion held June 24 & 25 At the Banks Family Association reunion in Elberton June 24 and 25, we counted 48 people on Friday evening and 58 on Saturday. The Ralph II family, which are the descendents of Ralph and Elizabeth Maxwell Banks, had the largest number in attendance - 17. Hurrah!! for our family. We voted to raise the dues to $10 per family per year, and reminded every family it is due every year. We visited Coldwater Plantation and were given access to the three levels of the house. Ross Banks was our host. Many pieces of his furniture creations were on display and for sale. Ross makes furniture from timber cut on the plantation and cured in storage barns. The plantation is still for sale, and this may have been our last chance to visit. Thomas & Ginger Dixon
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Sunday, October 9th Our 70th Reunion of the Thomas Marion Banks Family
Announcements by Branch Aunt Gertrude
Uncle Groves
Beth Stapleton, grandaughter of Gertrude, received her PhD in Linguistics from LSU in August. She is now a full time instructor at Mississippi College.
Christy Banks, daughter of Sandy and Lanny Banks, and granddaughter of Evelyn and Verner Banks, will complete her course studies at Athens Technical College in September. Showing her true colors in her chosen field of respiratory therapy, she has been invited to join the 2005 class of the Associate Degree Nursing program. Also, Christy has been nominated for inclusion in the 2005 edition of Who’s Who Among Students in American Junior Colleges, and has been chosen by her professors as a Lambda Beta scholar, a national honor society for respiratory care. Christy has worked hard, and the family is proud of her accomplishments!
Aunt Bertie Irmgard Dixon, wife of Timothy D. Dixon, became a US citizen on June 8th of this year.
She was born in Bonn, Germany and has been working on the documentation for citizenship for several years. She was naturalized in Atlanta at the Federal Building. Thomas and Ginger Dixon were also present for the ceremony.
Uncle Marion Teresa Hereferd and Justin Banks, son of Chris and Janice Banks, and grandson of Tom and Peggy Banks have announced their wedding plans. July 16th is the big day. The two just graduated from the University of Montevallo. Justin will be joining his dad in the insurance business, and Teresa has accepted a teaching position at West Blocton Elementary School.
Carrie and Bryan Blasco, son of Ron and Brenda (Banks) Blasco, and grandson of Ralph Truitt and Margaret Banks, and the late Bennie Banks have a new daughter! Sidney Banks Blasco was born May 5th, and is the object of her grandparents’ affection.
Inside this issue: The novel we’ve been waiting for Steel Warrior
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Those Who Served P.2
“Ok, Mom, but it better P.3 not taste like cabbage!”
Banks GIRLS P.3
tatting sample The Year was 1955! P.4
BANKS: P.4 Never without words!
(Uncle Groves—continued) Taylor Coles, son of Donna Banks Dodd, and grandson of Bill and Colleen Banks, enjoyed much of 2005 in a study-abroad program in western France. He took advantage of his free time by traveling Euro-rail, experiencing the wonderful cultures of neighboring European countries.
Aunt Martha Sara and Joe King, son of Bob and Susan King, welcomed a new King in May. Emma and Matthew’s new baby brother is Joseph Taylor King—and they will call him Will.