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Fish Fry/Reunion: Family of Willie Ben Morris & Vina Morris

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Descendants of Willie Ben Morris & Vina Morris gathered for a family reunion Saturday, September 28, 2013, in the Joppa/Zion community.

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Fish Fry/Reunion: Family of Willie Ben Morris & Vina Morris



2013-09-30 - Joppa, Adair County, KY - Photo by Ed Waggener.
Descendants of Willie Ben Morris & Vina Morris
gathered for a family reunion Saturday, September 28, 2013, in the Joppa/Zion community. Family members in this group photo include: Front: Crystal Dillingham, Michael Morris, Host/Coordinator/ Fish Catcher/Fryer and an honored elder of the clan; Sallie Lowe Ballou, Nathan Ballou, Elijah, (?,) Orby Morris,. Seated Robbie Dillingham, Pat Morris, Cathy Morris, Becky Morris Grider, Wanda Corbin, Evelyn Dillingham, Deloris Money - hidden by post; Bunnie Morris, Nancy Morris George Morris, (?), Elizabeth Phelps Ballou, Bobby Morris, Ashley Morris (?), Mildred Dillingham Sparks, Patty Antle, Billy Sparks, Rick Sparks, Bobby L. Dillingham, Gene Money, (?), Raymond Morris, Richard Phelps. Back: (? ), (?), David Morris, Jackie Morris, Richard "Dick" Morris. Others, including Dan Antle, was there but had to leave before the photo was taken. A good time was had by all.

(Any help identifying the names with question marks, corrections on my spelling, and additional comments. -Ed Waggener)

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Mike Morris, master fisherman, master chef



2013-09-30 - Gladys Montgomery Morris homeland - Photo by Ed Waggener. Michael Morris indulged in a moment of relaxation after two hours of non-stop fish frying for the Morris Reunion, and enjoyed a cup of his cousin's fresh Winesap squeezings. Nobody knows all the secrets in Mike's recipes and techniques, but his bream may just be the best - anywhere, and that's saying a lot in Adair County. . Certainly it wins on color, taste and texture. But if there were a deadlock on those measures, he'd win the tie breaker - quantity. He is, by all accounts, the champion fisherman in these parts. He did give away a big secret: The best fish is barely out of the fryer, barely cool enough not to burn one's lips when eaten. That's the failing of so many fish fries: It's cold by the time it's carried to the serving line. Best to hang out with the fryman. Intercept pieces from the serving pan, before it wanders off to the buffet; and if there is a pioneer griddle close by with cornbread cooking, as Richard Phelps had, it's the perfect Trinity: Fifteen to 20 hot, perfectly seasoned filets, crisp buttery hoecakes, and ice cold Cider. Doesn't get any better than that at Mike Linnig's. - EW
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Columbia's Morris Twins: Richard and Becky



2013-09-30 - Joppa/Zion, Adair County, KY - Photo by Ed Waggener. Columbia twins Richard Morris and Becky Morris Grider are natives of Columbia, KY and graduates of Columbia High School. Richard Morris now lives in Leitchfield, KY; Becky Morris Grider is a resident of Glasgow, KY. They are pictured at the Family Reunion/Fish Fry for Descendants of Willie Ben Morris & Vina Morris, Saturday, September 28, 2013, held at a home of Mrs. Grider's son, Richard Phelps.
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