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Mr Anniversary Gift
April 26, 2008
Carl, and Naomi Parks of Center Point celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary with an open house at the United Methodist Church Family Life Center, in Center Point. Family, and friends were a very important part of this joyous winter celebration. Carl, and Naomi were married on a beautiful winters night in Dec. 1937, by the Rev. O.E. Sides of Brazil. Mrs. Parks, the former Naomi “Rosella” Wells of Coal City, retired in 1990 from the postal service after 32 years of service and 27 years as postmaster. Carl served his country during World War II and is a retired farmer, and coal miner. The couple have three children, Marshall Parks and wife Becca of Terre Haute, Roger Parks and wife Linda of St. Petersburg, Fla., and Phyllis Kazdan and husband Samuel of Bloomington. They also have five grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren. source
Harvey and Edna Kelly celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary on April 9. "Time has gone by fast," Edna said. "It's been wonderful," Harvey added. Harvey was 19 and Edna 18 in 1938, when they were married in Edna's parents home. They were to young to get a loan for their first home, so a friend loaned Harvey the money. Harvey ask Edna to the junior-senior prom,since then, they've rarely been apart. At 20, Harvey was working as a store manager for the A&P grocery chain, something he did for much of his working life. Edna worked in the Archer Hosiery Mill until their son William, was born three years later. The Kelly's recipe for a good marriage. From the time they were married, they were one, It was never mine or yours it has always been ours. "Our marriage just seemed from the beginning, like it was always meant to be," the couple said. "Our son William calls every morning from Georgia to see if we are still together," Harvey said laughing. SourceLabels: 70th wedding anniversary
April 25, 2008
The 70th anniversary of Jessie and Fred Fahnestock was celebrated with their family and friends on March 11, 2008. The couple was married March 11, 1938, in a Methodist Church in Los Angeles, California. The Fahnestock's have 2 children, Jim Fahnestock of Fallbrook, California, and son Fred Fahnestock Jr. of Grand Junction, Colorado. They have 7 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Fred retired after 28 years of working for the Defense Department as a contract officer with offices in Pasadena and Santa Ana, California. Jessie worked for clothing companies in the Los Angeles area. They have lived in Fallbrook for 10 years, where they attend the United Methodist Church. The Fahnestock's have a very active life which includes traveling together. Jessie, and Fred credit their 70 year relationship to enjoying one another in everything they do. Fred is 94, and Jessie is 88. When you see the couple together the love that they share is so evident in their smiles . SourceLabels: 70th anniversary
April 21, 2008
April,15,1933 Wayne Fourmont 19, and Elizabeth 20, were married. When their families discovered they'd wed, they predicted the marriage wouldn't last a year, at most. Wayne said with a smile" they were off by 74 years." Next month, the Fourmonts, now 94 and 95, will celebrate their 75Th wedding anniversary with a family gathering in Decatur. They moved to an independent living center a few months ago to be closer to their daughter, Sally Thicksten. The Fourmonts had three more children before their sixth anniversary. When they're not with their family - which includes daughter Barbara Crain, 72, of Baltimore, Md., and son James Fourmont, 70, of Aurora, along with 12 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren they still enjoy taking walks and visiting with friends. Neither Wayne, nor Elizabeth had any trouble remembering their wedding anniversary however, when Congress made April 15 tax day in 1955, it would have been impossible to forget. "I've been in love all this time," Wayne Fourmont said. "We were meant for each other." sourceLabels: 75th wedding anniversary
The Garrison's recipe for a 70 year marriage is ,"four kisses on the way out the door, an I love you before bedtime," and more than a few refrains of "I'm sorry." Add friends, and family, mix well and you have a long-lasting marriage according to the Christiansburg couple. Ruth Garrison, 90, and Jim Garrison, 95, met in 1936, when the Jim traveled from his home near Charlottesville to attend church with his sister in Ashland. The family invited Ruth to lunch after church. From that day, Jim kept showing up in Ashland. Jim worked 60 years for Charlottesville Oil Co. and continued to work part time for the company until he was 93. His wife was a stay-at-home mom and homemaker. The Garrison's have a son Jim, and a daughter Nina. They also are proud grandparents, and great grandparents. "We're so grateful that we're still here and that we have each other," she said. "I'm grateful that he thinks I'm still special. sourceLabels: 70th wedding anniversary
April 20, 2008
On a windy March day in 1938, Walter Weingarten 93, married the love of his life Marie 89. Walter was a farmer, therefore love and work have gone hand in hand threw out their marriage. They still live on the same land where Walter grew up. In 1959 the couple built a new home where they still reside. Working in the fields with his brother Henry, Walter a 23-year-old farmer was almost late for his own wedding when his brother reminded him of what time it was. Walter had to hurry from the fields to collect his 19-year-old bride, Marie Hill, from the nearby farm. The couple headed for Castle Rock to get their license. (Why Castle Rock? "We wanted to take a little trip," he said.) The Weingarten's had the first of several 70Th anniversary celebrations with family. Walter, and Marie have three children - Kathryn, Sunny and Sonja - four grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren. sourceLabels: 70th anniversary
April 19, 2008
Arnie, and Elaine Koegler have experienced amazing changes in the world, over the last 75 years together. The Koegler's have lived in the same house on North James Street for the past 72 years. The Koegler's were married in Bowling Green, Ohio in the spring of 1933, on April 21st. Arnie 96, belongs to the Danish Brotherhood. Arnie, and Elaine 90 have been active members of the Bethany Lutheran Church for several years. The couple enjoy playing pinochle,and bingo. Elaine was a homemaker, and worked at McDonald's. Arnie worked at Dow Chemical for 29 years. The Koegler's have three children, eleven grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren,and four great-great-grandchildren. Long marriages run in the amazing Koegler family, their children Bob, and wife Joyce have been married 54 years, Keith, and Teckla for 47. Arnie said,"by letting Elaine have the last word, and thinking that she was in charge, for the past 75 years had made things go smoothly." source
April 17, 2008
April 17th brought beautiful spring flowers in celebration of the 60th anniversary of Edward, and Mary Wrzesinski of Kawkawlin. A dinner was given to celebrate Edward and Mary Ann's anniversary, by friends, and family. The former Mary Ann Grego, and her husband were married on April 17th, 1948, in St. Anne Church, Linwood, by the Rev. Joseph Barrett. Edward retired from Saginaw Gear. Mary Ann retired from Stapish Funeral Home. Over the years the Wrzesinski have been blessed with five children,fourteen grandchildren,and eight great grandchildren. sourceLabels: 60th wedding anniversary
Paul Monroe Beckner and Bessie Marie Reese Beckner of Walker, W.Va., will celebrate their 55th wedding anniversary on April 11. They were married on April 11, 1953, at the First Church of the Nazarene in Parkersburg, where they are still members. The Rev. H. Harvey Hendershot officiated the ceremony. Marie a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She is a graduate of Parkersburg High School. Being a homemaker and raising their three children brought joy into her life.The Beckner's also have two grandchildren. Paul is a thoughtful husband, father and grandfather that has never meet a stranger. He is retired from Teamsters Local 175 with 40 years of service at DuPont The couple will be celebrating their anniversary at a small celebration dinner with their children and grandchildren. sourceLabels: 55th anniversary
April 16, 2008
Col. Ray and Bobbie Brock of Burbank will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary with friends, and family at an open house from 2 to 4 p.m. March 30 at the Pasco American Legion. They were married March 28, 1948, in their home in Littlefield, Texas, and moving later to the Tri-Cities in 1960. Bobbie worked for Seattle First Bank for 12 years and is a co-owner of Three Rivers Auction. She was a 4-H leader and member of a Wednesday morning craft club and the 2 Rivers Riding Club. Ray is co-owner of Three Rivers Auction, has auctioned animals for 47 years at the Benton Franklin Fair for 4-H. Ray was also inducted into the Washington Auction Hall of Fame in 1980. Ray is a charter member of the 2 Rivers Riding Club. Bobbie and Ray are also active in charity auctions for churches and other nonprofit organizations. sourceLabels: 60th wedding anniversary
April 12, 2008
Everyone enjoys the simple pleasures of life in Palestine, Texas recently one of those pleasures was celebrating a rare 80th wedding anniversary with Melvin, and Minnie Scott. Melvin at the age of 100, and Minnie 99 may be the oldest married couple in Texas having celebrated eight decades together last month, the Tyler Morning Telegraph said Tuesday. This amazing couple starts their day by eating bacon, and doing their own yard work. They admit that their lifestyle may not be for everyone at their age, but they do offer some advice after 80 successful years of marriage. "If people want to stay married, I guess I would tell them to live a clean life, and stay away from drugs, and alcohol ," Minnie said. Melvin said "I believe an active lifestyle and unchanging diet is the key to staying healthy, and happy throughout our 80 years together,". The Scott's say that they have always worked together and still do. sourceLabels: 80th anniversary
April 10, 2008
A couple from White Bear Lake celebrate their 83rd wedding anniversary this Sunday. Now the Guinness Book of World Records is researching to see if Clarence, and Mayme Vail qualify as the longest-married couple alive. After 83 years of marriage the Vail's Clarence 101, and Mayme is 99 are as happy today as they were in 1925 when they were married. Calvin Coolidge was President. Clarence, and Mayme have been sweethearts since they'd met in the 8Th grade in Hugo, Minn. "He was as smart as a whip," said Mayme. Mayme said patience is the key to a long and happy marriage. The couple had 6 children, 39 grandchildren, and 101 great grandchildren. They live in an assisted-living home in White Bear Lake. Mayme said patience is the key to a long marriage. You have to be able to admit when you are wrong. "I have to admit I was wrong on more then one occasion," Mayme said. Clarence summarized 83 years of married life in his simple way. "I feel that I am a Very lucky man." sourceLabels: 83rd wedding anniversary
April 9, 2008
Mr. and Mrs. Ken Adams celebrated their 61st wedding anniversary March 15 in St. Augustine Florida. The former Irene Ellis, and Ken Adams exchanged vows March 15, 1947, in Newport, Ky. Ken retired as a quality control supervisor at the Fisher Body Plant, Hamilton, Ohio. Irene worked at the Fort Thomas, Ky., VA Hospital. Ken and, Irene moved to ST. Augustine in December of 1980. The Adam's are the proud parents of two children: Vicki and her husband, Archie, Orange Park; and son Robert and his wife, Margie, Foster, Ky. Their friends, and family honored the couple with a dinner at the Tree Steak House in Mandarin. Mr. and Mrs. Adams are members of Crescent Beach Baptist Church. sourceLabels: 61st wedding anniversary
April 8, 2008
Max and Barbara Winfield have just celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with friends and family. Max, and Barbara met 54 years ago at a local dance. According to Max, Barbara was the prettiest girl there. They were married a four years later in South Melbourne and honeymooned in Sydney. Max said the key to a successful marriage was to give and take. “You have to be willing to share everything and be prepared to give a little and take a little,” he said. It is sad to think that reaching 50 years of marriage is quite rare these days. The problem in today's marriages young people have expectations that are too high and it puts a strain on their relationships. "The past 50 years has been an adventure for us," said Max, and Barbara . “I was on the lookout at the dance for a prospective wife and it was pretty much love at first sight,” he said. Mr Winfield, 72, and his wife, 71 say they will be together, forever. sourceLabels: 50th anniversary
April 7, 2008
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Leedy, 1310 Fifth Ave., will celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary on April 17 at their home. Hosting the event will be their children and their spouses, Ronald and Susan Leedy of Garden Grover, Calif., and Joyce and Robert Williams of Channahon, Ill. The couple also have two grandchildren, Kristen and Lindsey Williams. The former Dorothy Myers, and Robert Leedy were united in marriage April 17, 1943, at St. Paul’s United Church of Christ. They are members of Tabernacle Evangelical Presbyterian Church. Dorothy is a member of Miriam Chapter 278, Order of Eastern Star. Robert is a member of Wick Lodge 481 F&AM. Robert served with the U.S. Army in 1942. He was president of Roofing and Sheet Metal Inc. prior to retiring in 1975. Dorothy has been a homemaker caring for the home and raising their children. Source
April 6, 2008
The secret of a long marriage is one part whiskey, two parts love and understanding. Percy Arrowsmith 105 years of age also said that the two words "yes dear" had served him well over the 80 years. Percy's wife Florence 100 years of age added that she too liked a sherry with lunch and a whisky in the evening. Florence added she could not express enough the importance of saying "I'm sorry". "We don't often quarrel and we never go to sleep angry," she said. The couple, who still live in their own house in Hereford about 200 km northwest of London, also set a record for the largest combined age in a marriage. The Arrowsmith's plan to celebrate their anniversary on June1 with friends and family. sourceLabels: 80th anniversary
April 4, 2008
Donald and Ardyce McMillen of Endeavor will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house for family and friends from 1 to 4 p.m. April 12 at the Best Western Resort in Portage. No gifts, please. Donald and the former Ardyce Halverson were married Dec. 28, 1957, in Portage.
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April 3, 2008
Going out on a double date in 1936 was the start of a 72 year love affair,for the Cortland Ohio couple John and Margaret Marsh. Even though the dates they had that night were not with each other, John said he knew that "Margaret was the only girl for him." The Marshes have been together for 72 years they celebrated the milestone on Easter. John A. ‘‘Pappy’’ Marsh, 94, and Margaret ‘‘Queenie’’ Darbey Marsh, 92, were married on March 23, 1936.Both attended school locally, with Margaret graduating from Howland High School and John from Warren G. Harding. John worked 32 years as a foreman at Republic Steel where he retired,while Margaret sold Avon products.The family honored the Marshes at a party at Eat & Park in Warren and then a party at Gillette Nursing Home. Four generations of the Marsh family attended the party. sourceLabels: 72nd anniversary, wedding anniversary
April 2, 2008
Francis and Louise Mugg, Kokomo Indiana, celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary. Francis and the former Louise Armstrong were married Jan. 8, 1938, in Columbus, by the Rev. John Ford. Francis and Louise lived on a farm their for entire marrage. They have now retired. Louise was a homemaker raising their three children and assisting her husband on the farm. The Mugg's were blessed to have all three of their children with them for the celebration, Phillip and wife Kathy Mugg, Lafayette; Steven and wife Susan Mugg, Mission Viejo, Calif.; and Linda and husband Jack Heflin, Fort Walton Beach, Fla.. Francis and Louise are also the proud grandparents of seven grandchildren, and one great-granddaughter. sourceLabels: 70th anniversary
April 1, 2008
Thomas and Catherine Nash, Franklin, N.C., formerly of Kokomo, celebrated their 66Th wedding anniversary with a family dinner in Franklin, N.C. Thomas and the former Catherine Malcolm were married Feb. 21, 1942, in beautiful Edinburgh, Scotland, by the Rev. Oscar Bussey. Thomas served in the British Royal Navy. The couple moved to Kokomo where Thomas worked as a millwright,retiring after 25 years of service with Chrysler. Catherine retired from St. Joseph Hospital as an EEG technologist after 25 years of service. Thomas and Catherine have three children Thomas Nash, Franklin, N.C.; Dorothy Green, Kokomo; and Kathleen Parson, Kokomo. They also have five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. sourceLabels: 66th wedding anniversary
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