Mr Anniversary Gift

Everlasting Love

noreply@blogger.com (Gayla McCord) — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 03:00:00 +0000

Elton Wallace and Lois Kelly were married May31, 1958 in Bennettsville, South Carolina.

In celebration of their 50th anniversary the couple renewed their vows to each other, with a dinner reception that followed hosted by their son. Family and friends were in attendance sharing many happy memories through photos and mementos from the past.

Elton and Lois have two sons and two grandchildren that seem to keep them busy with family functions. The couple is also active with the Plainview Baptist Church.

Both Lois and Elton are very active with the American Cancer Society.

Reflecting back on the last fifty years the couple is amazed at how the world has changed, but their love for each other has stayed the same.

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Elvis Was King

noreply@blogger.com (Gayla McCord) — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 02:58:00 +0000

Terry and Maxine Graham were part of the great rock and roll era when Elvis was King and life was good. After the war and young people found many ways to celebrate life. Falling in love while dancing to those slow rock and roll tunes seems so romantic in today's world.

Terry and Maxine happened to be one of those romantic couples, they were married July 10, 1958 in Woodbury, Tenn. Slow rock and roll tunes and Tenn. in the summer who wouldn't fall in love.

The Graham children are celebrating their parent's 50th anniversary with an open house at their parents' home in West Terre Haute on July 6, 2008. Friends and family are invited to bring old photos, music and memorabilia from the 50s.

Maxine is a homemaker and was a stay at home mom raising their four children.

Terry worked for the Eli Lilly & Co. until he retired.

The couple enjoy community activities and attending family functions with their 4 children, 7 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.

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Love On The Farm

noreply@blogger.com (Gayla McCord) — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 02:56:00 +0000

May 19, marked the 61st. anniversary of Eldon and Irene Clark, a celebration was held in their honor by their children to mark the happy occasion.

The couple went to high together and dated until when they were married May 28, 1947.

Irene worked for her husband and his brothers in the family dairy business until she went to work for J.C. Penny's where she retired after 17 years of service.

Eldon spent most of his life working in the dairy business and retired from National Potash and Kerr McGee in 1987.

The Clarks have 5 children, 10 great grandchildren, and 4 great grandchildren that they enjoy during family gatherings.

In their spare time Roy and Irene enjoy traveling around the country, and being active in their community.

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Thanksgiving Wedding

noreply@blogger.com (Gayla McCord) — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 02:54:00 +0000

A large Thanksgiving dinner was given in honor of Roy and Glenna Cline for their 61st. anniversary the couple was married November 27, 1947.

The Cline's friends and family had many memories to be thankful for as they shared photos and memorabilia from the past 61 years of the Cline's life together.

Glenna stayed busy as a homemaker and mother raising their 6 children.

Roy worked until retirement as a master Carpenter.

The couple has belonged to the Masons, and Eastern Star for 50 years.

The Cline's enjoy playing cards and dominoes with friends and family, and also while on their many camping trips.

Grand parenting has brought many joyful memories into the lives of Roy and Glenna; they have 15 grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

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Beautiful Spring Quilt

noreply@blogger.com (Gayla McCord) — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 02:49:00 +0000

William (Bill), and Joyce Elrod of Gastonia, celebrated their 50th anniversary with friends and family June 28, 2008. A dinner given in honor of the Elrod's was held at the Bessemer City, Tabernacle Baptist Church.

Bill and Joyce were married in Beautiful South Carolina June 29, 1958. The mountains looked like a beautiful patchwork quilt with flowers in every color. With the ocean rushing into the shore the Elrod's thought there was no more romantic spot on earth to have their wedding.

Bill worked for Rex Mills for 46 years before retiring. Joyce retired from Rex Mills with 32 years of service.

The couple laughingly remarked that they find they are so busy after retirement they don't see how they made time for work before.

Bill and Joyce stay active in their church were they have been members for 30 years.

The Elrods enjoy family dinners and time spent with their 9 children, 5 grandchildren, and 5 great grandchildren.

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North Carolina Sping

noreply@blogger.com (Gayla McCord) — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 02:46:00 +0000

John Holmes Jr. and Helen Falls were married June 21, 1948 in a beautiful North Carolina spring ceremony.

The couple celebrated their 60th anniversary with friends and family with a dinner held in their honor. Everyone was ask to bring memorabilia from their past relationship with the Holmes family. Pictures, photos, and mementos were enjoyed by the family and guest.

John retired after 39 years of service with the state of North Carolina.

Helen retired from the Presbyterian Hospital after 15 years of service.

John and Helen have a busy lifestyle with 4 children, 8 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren to visit and share family gatherings with.

The Holmes are active members of the Gastonia, Center Baptist Church and the YMCA of Charlotte.

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Japan's Princess 15th Anniversary

noreply@blogger.com (Gayla McCord) — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 02:43:00 +0000

Japan's Crown Princess Masako and the Crown Prince Naruhito celebrated their 15th anniversary with a dinner that included the royal family and a few guest Emperor Akihito and Empress Mickiko, Prince Akishino and his wife Princess Kiko.

The Princess is a beautiful and intelligent lady; she is a graduate of Harvard and a former diplomat.

It is difficult for such an intelligent person to sit quietly beside her husband without having a voice; Masako did not think her life would be so difficult.

When the Prince proposed to Masako he promised to protect her from the stress of a royal life. When talking to reporters the Prince stated that he could not believe that 15 years have passed already.

The Royal couple were married June9, 1993 they have one daughter.

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Tim Russert's 25 Anniversary

noreply@blogger.com (Gayla McCord) — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 02:20:00 +0000

Tim Russert's Meet the Press was a Sunday morning must for most households in the U.S

Tim and his wife Maureen Orth meet at a 1976 Democratic National Convention, they were married in 1983. The Russert's have been married for 25 years.

Maureen Orth has been a special Correspondent for Vanity Fair since 1993.

The Russert's have one son named Luke. Luke like his father is in the broadcast field
with a radio show on XM 60/20 Sports.

Russert made a promise to God that if he let his son come into the world healthy he would never miss a Mass.

Tim and Maureen were active in the Catholic community, Tim worked with the street kids that had been affected by gun violence.

Tim gave credit for his career to one of his teachers, Sister Mary Lucille for appointing him editor of the schools news paper. According to Tim this appointment changed his direction in life.

Alan Alda's 50th Anniversary

noreply@blogger.com (Gayla McCord) — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 02:18:00 +0000

Allen Alda and wife Arlene celebrated their 50 anniversary in 2008. When ask why he thought their marriage had lasted for fifty years he answered" Spite and Malice- the card game, we play every day and by the end of the game we have been cursing and laughing and forget everything else."

Alan was known as Hawkeye Pierce in the TV series M*A*S*H*, which holds the record for being the most watched TV broadcast ever, he has also acted in numerous films. Alda is also a noted author.

Arlene is a well- known children's author, and photographer. Before marrying Alan in 1957 Arlene was an accomplished clarinetist playing for the Huston Symphony.

The Alda's have three children Eve, Elizabeth, and Beatrice.

Family Cruise for 61 Anniversary

noreply@blogger.com (Gayla McCord) — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 02:12:00 +0000

Harold and Phyllis Gaide will celebrate their 61th anniversary with friends and family June 28, 2008.

As a gift for their anniversary the whole family took a cruise earlier in the spring.

The Gaides were married June 28, 1947, in Detroit and lived in Southfield Michigan until 1989, when they moved to St. Petersburg Fl.

Phyllis was a singer with the Michigan Opera Co. after moving to Fl. she taught voice at St. Petersburg College.

Harold was a World War 11 Navy veteran, and retired from the Detroit Police Department.

The Gaide's have three children, and three grandchildren.

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Tiger & Elin Woods Anniversary

noreply@blogger.com (Gayla McCord) — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 02:10:00 +0000

Tiger and Elin's wedding was held on the 19th hole of the Sandy Lane Golf Resort in Barbados on October 5,2004. There were 150 guest in attendance, which included Bill Gates,and Oprah Winfrey.

The Resort was rented for the week which included 110 rooms, and three golf courses.

Tiger and Elin met in England at the Royal Open, at the Royal Lytham. Elin was an au pair for a Swedish golfer.

Tiger proposed to Elin in South Africa on November 25,2003 while they were on a safari vacation.

The couple spent their two-week honeymoon on a yacht named Privacy. They now own their own yacht named Privacy.

When ask if his marriage had changed his life Tiger replied, "I have balance in my life, Elin just makes life better in every way she is just like me very competitive, and feisty."

Tiger and Elin have a daughter Sam Alexis born, 2007.

65 Wonderful Years Together

noreply@blogger.com (Gayla McCord) — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 02:07:00 +0000

Robert and Dolores Rohler were married on a lovely spring day June 6, 1943, In Dayton Indiana at the Presbyterian Church.

Dolores retired after working in finance for 34 years.

Robert retired after 38 years with a life insurance firm.

Robert and Dolores share memories and hardships that all couples living through World War 11 have. The Rohler's feel grateful that they survived the hard times and were blessed with good memories that came after of the war.

The Rohler's daughter Becky and her husband Rev. Gary Larmimer held a celebration in honor of her parent's 65th anniversary.

Friends and relatives throughout the evenings event shared keepsakes, photos and memories.

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Where Have 60 years Gone

noreply@blogger.com (Gayla McCord) — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 02:01:00 +0000

John Schafer thinks that his wife Ruth is just as beautiful today as the day he married her 60 years ago June 18, 1948.

Times were hard after World War 11 and folks spent their days just trying to make a living. With raising three children and working to see that their needs were met the years just passed the Schafer's by.

The Schafer's feel they have lived a blessed life together over the past 60 years, which has included their 3 children, 4 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.

A celebration was held June7, to honor John and Ruth's 60th anniversary at the First State Bank in Clay City, friends and family were in attendance.

Memories and photos of the past 60 years were shared with everyone.

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War Bride

noreply@blogger.com (Gayla McCord) — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 01:57:00 +0000

Families in St. Louis like most cities in 1944 had hundreds of their young men caught up in World War 11. With so little to celebrate at this time the joy of a wedding celebration brought new hope into everyone's life. Mel and Ruth Erlinger were married June 24, 1944 in St. Paul's Evangelical Church in St. Louis.

Mr. Erlinger served in the U.S. Navy during World War 11. After the war the Elinger’s moved to Pinellas County. Before retiring Mel was a teacher in the school system, and served as a minister of visitation for the Cornerstone Church in Pinellas. Mel now stays busy as a freelance writer.

Ruth Also retired from Pinellas school system, as an award-winning teacher.

The Erlinger’s find that their lives are full and never a minute to spare with 2 sons, 3 grandchildren, 3 step grandchildren, and 1 great-great grandson.

Friends and family honoring the Erlinger’s 64th anniversary held a celebration June 24, 2008.

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Lots Of Humor

noreply@blogger.com (Gayla McCord) — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 01:45:00 +0000

Fayette Tenn. in the spring is like heaven on earth according to Vestal and Emma Stinson. "In the spring everything is coming to life the mountains and valleys are doted with every conceivable color," according to the Stinson's.

Vestal and Emma were married on one of the beautiful spring days June 8,1941, in Fayette Tenn.

Vestal served in the U.S. Navy during World War 11, he was in the invasion of Normandy.

Vestal worked as a journeyman ironworker for 50 years, and business manager for the union, and coordinator for Iron Workers Local 22.

Emma worked in the factories making supplies for the soldiers during the war; later after moving to Indianapolis she was the director for Riley Park, she also raised seven children.

The Stinson's are the proud and busy grandparents of 20 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great- grandchild.

The couple moved to Morgan County eleven years ago, where they have become very active in their community.

When ask why they think their marriage has lasted so long the answer was,"due to the hard work of raising seven children, during hard times, and good, also having a good sense of humor helps."

The Stinson's children held a celebration on June 8,2008 for their parents 67th anniversary. Friends and family were invited to bring pictures and stories from the past 67 years a wonderful fun filled evening was enjoyed by all.

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Blue Ridge Mountain Bride

noreply@blogger.com (Gayla McCord) — Sun, 15 Jun 2008 01:34:00 +0000

June 1958 the Blue Ridge Mountains were covered with flowers and tees in full bloom. The wonderful spring aroma filled the air as Freida Henthorn, became Mrs. Jim Wood June 14, 1958.

Jim worked for many years a homebuilder, owning his own business for more then 17 years before retiring. Jim is on the Board of Directors of the Roane County Farm Bureau.

Freida retired after 18 years with the Peoples Bank of Belpre, she is also a member of the Roane County Farm Bureau.

The Woods have three sons, and nine grandchildren.

A celebration honoring the Woods 50 anniversary was given by their children June 15 at the Heritage Park in Spencer. Family and friends were in attendance honoring the couple with memories, cards, and photos.

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High School Romance

noreply@blogger.com (Gayla McCord) — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 01:28:00 +0000

Arnold and Muriel meet and dated while in high school. Upon graduation Arnie joined the Navy this was a short time after the bombing of Pearl Harbor.

Muriel entered college to become a nurse.

While Arnie was home on leave in June of 1943 the Coles were married.

Arnie was wounded on Iwo Jima, he was hospitalized in San Diego for two years, and was later decorated for his service.

The Cole's moved to Phoenix in 1944 they have lived in the same home for 55 years.

Arnie and Muriel still work full time in their business Arnie's Health Foods.

The Cole children honored their parents with a 65 - anniversary celebration June 8, 2008 family and friends were in attendance.

Arnie and Muriel are the proud parents and grandparents of three children, seven grandchildren, and 6 great-grandchildren.

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Tim Mc Graw and Faith Hill 12th Anniversary

noreply@blogger.com (Gayla McCord) — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 01:00:00 +0000

Tim McGraw had known Faith Hill for a short time when he proposed to her. Tim was asking Faith to marry him just as he was called on stage, not having enough time to hear her answer. Before Faith went on stage herself she wrote her answer on his dressing room mirror.

The McGraw's were married October 6, 1996 in a simple ceremony with a reception following at Tim's aunt's home. Friends and family were in attendance watching as the couple said their vows. Faith wore a stunning designer gown there was only one thing missing her shoes, the bride was barefoot.

Tim and Faith live on a farm in Willimson County, Tennessee with their three daughters Gracie, Maggie, and Audrey.

The whole family travels together on tours when their children are not in school.

Faith said, "marriage is a work in progress you can not sit back and expect everything to flow smoothly, there are always bumps in the road. The couple respect what they have together and understand that a relationship has to be cultivated.

Aaron and Candy Spelling 38 Anniversary

noreply@blogger.com (Gayla McCord) — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 00:58:00 +0000

Aaron met Candy in Los Angeles at a club when she was 18. They danced their first dance to "My Funny Valentine" which has been their song throughout their marriage.

The first time Aaron, proposed to Candy her parents made her return the ring. Aaron and Candy were attending a baseball game the second time he proposed, but having cold feet Aaron let the marriage license expire.

Angry at Aaron, Candy moved to New York to work as a model. Within a few weeks Aaron could not stand the separation any longer so he proposed yet again. Within six weeks of Candy's move to New York the couple were married.

Aaron and Candy were married November 23,1968 in Candy's parents home. The song "My Funny Valentine" was playing and after the ceremony Aaron and Candy dance to their song.

Aaron and Candy have two children Victoria "Tori", and Randall "Randy" Spelling.

Aaron Spelling, died on June 23, 2006 the couple would have been married for 38 years on November 23.

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Bill Cosby 44th Anniversary

noreply@blogger.com (Gayla McCord) — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 00:54:00 +0000

Bill Cosby well known actor married Camille Olivia Hanks January 25, 1964.

Camille has a biological lineage to Abraham Lincoln through his mother Nancy Hanks.

Bill Cosby has earned awards such as the Grammy, Peoples Choice, Golden Globe, and Emmy's. He also is very active in helping to further the education of young African Americans.

Camille earned a PhD from the University of Massachusetts in 1992.

The couple is very active in charity work giving millions to those less fortunate then themselves.

Bill and Camille have five children Erika, Erinn, Evin,and Ennis (deceased).

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Sweet Sixteen

noreply@blogger.com (Gayla McCord) — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 21:21:00 +0000

Gerald and Rachel Bode Celebrated their 70th anniversary on May 18,2008 with friends and family, they shared memories, and photos with everyone.

As children the couple went to school together in Nebraska. At 16 while in high school Rachel married Gerald on May18, 1938.

Gerald was drafted into the U.S. Army when he was 26. The couple had four small children at the time Gerald served in Germany.

The couple moved to California in 1954, where Gerald worked as a mechanic for more then 30 years. Rachel was a housewife and mother.

They have traveled to England, France, Mexico, and cruised to Alaska as well as traveling across the U.S.

Gerald now 90 and Rachel 86 live in Camarillo close to their 9 children, 20 great grandchildren, and 5 great-great grandchildren. They enjoy activities with their family and projects within their community.

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Hawaiian Cruise

noreply@blogger.com (Gayla McCord) — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 21:17:00 +0000

On June 7, 1958 Elvin Wilmot, and La Verne Coogle were married at the Fowler Wesleyan Church.

The Wilmot's were teachers for more then 35 years before retiring from Taylor Elementary. Elvin is also a veteran of the U.S. Army.

Elvin and La Verne make their home in Sharpsville.

The Wilmot's have three children David, Cynthia, and Michael; they also have four, grandchildren.

In celebration of their parent's upcoming 50th anniversary, the children, and grandchildren surprised Elvin and La Verne with a Hawaiian cruise for the whole family.

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John McCain 28th Anniversary

noreply@blogger.com (Gayla McCord) — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 21:09:00 +0000

Cindy was seventeen years John's junior when they meet in 1979, at a military reception in Honolulu. John could not take his eyes off this beautiful, charming,intelligent woman the whole evening. Cindy admits that he monopolized her attention that evening.

After the party John ask Cindy to go for a drink, that was the night John fell in love.

John and Cindy were married in Phoenix, Arizona in a formal ceremony on May17th, 1980.

Cindy and John have three children, Meghan, John, James and one adopted child Bridget.

John was married to Carol Sheep on July 3rd,1965 they were divorced in April of 1980. Carol and John had three children,Doug and Andrew adopted by John,and Sidney Ann born 1966.

Joe Biden Loves Deeply

noreply@blogger.com (Gayla McCord) — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 21:03:00 +0000

Jill was introduced to Joe by his brother while she was in College. The next day Joe called to ask her out, Jill already had a date but when Joe explained that he was only in town for one night she accepted.

Joe had been married to Neilia Hunter in 1966, Neilia died in a car crash in December of 1972. Joe and Neilia had been college sweethearts.

Jill knew how deeply Joe had loved Neilia; therefore she thought if he could love that deeply once he could do it again.

Two years after Joe, and Jill meet they were married in New York City in the United Nations chapel on June 17, 1977. Only family and close friends were in attendance.

Joe, and Jill have three children together, and five grandchildren.

Joe Biden is a Senator, and Jill is an English professor.

Mike Huckabee's Anniversary

noreply@blogger.com (Gayla McCord) — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 20:59:00 +0000

Mike Huckabee turned down an invitation to Senator John McCain's home in Arizona so that he could celebrate his 34th anniversary with his wife Janet.

When Mike ask Janet to marry him he could not afford a ring so he placed a pull-tab from a soda can on her finger.

The Huckabee's were married in Janet's mother's living room on May 25,1974 in Hope, Arkansas.

When Janet was just twenty she was diagnosed with cancer of the spine. The Huckabee's were told if Janet lived she might be paralyzed,they were also told that they would not have children. Well as we all can see this did not happen. Mike thanks God every day for Janet's health.

Mike, and Janet are grateful for their three wonderful children, John Mark, David, and Sarah.