Tuesday, November 11, 2008

Love From The Beginning

Michael and Beverley McFarland were introduced by Michael's sister and were married one year later November 1, 1958 in Saginaw, Michigan.

A celebration honoring the McFarland's 50th wedding anniversary was hosted by their children.

Michael was a manufacturing engineer retiring in 1992. Beverley served as a church secretary until retirement in 1998.

The couple have four sons, John of Parma, Andrew of Sandusky, Ohio; David lives in Texas and Michael of Marina Del Ray, California. They are also the proud grandparents of seven grandchildren.

Michael and Beverley enjoy traveling and vacationing with their children and grandchildren.

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Traveling Grandparents

On November 6, 1948 at the Smith Field Presbyterian Church, Lloyd and Virginia Crothers were united in marriage.

A celebration honoring the Crother's sixty years together was hosted by their sons and grandchildren. Friends and family from near and far joined in the celebration bringing memorabilia that spanned the last sixty years.

Lloyd and Virginia have lived in Smith Field, Ohio for most of their sixty years together.

The Crother's have four sons, Thomas of Adena, Michael of Tennessee, Gary from Illinois and Dean of Piney Fork. They are the proud grandparents of seven grandchildren and one great grandson.

Lloyd and Virginia enjoy traveling to visit with their children and grandchildren.


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Italian Beauty

Domenico Mannella and Yolanda Fronterotta were married November 14, 1948 in Italy.

The Mannella children honored their parents with a family dinner in celebration of their 60th wedding anniversary at the Undo's Restaurant in Weirton, Ohio.

Domenico worked for the Jefferson Technical Institute before retirement. Yolanda is a retired cook from the former Ohio Valley Hospital.

The Mannella's have two daughter's Mary and Rita and are the proud grandparents of four grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

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Country Music Fans

Dick Meis and Lois Hoffman were married in Fort Morgan on November 18, 1958.

A celebration was given in honor of the Meis 50th wedding anniversary by their two sons. Family and friends from across the United States were in attendance, the guests were asked to bring photos and memorabilia involving the Meis last fifty years together.

Dick and Lois met while in four-H band when they were thirteen years old.

The couple moved to Nashville, Tennessee where Lois was a recording artist for United Artist Records. The couple were backup artists with many members of the Grand O'Opry.

The Meis moved back to Colorado in 1966 so that they could raise their two sons, Greg and Gary surrounded by family.

Dick and Lois still preform at local functions. Dick sells teaching material and gives listens for the steal guitar.


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Monday, November 10, 2008

Myrtle Beach Celebration

A celebration was held in honor of Wilbert and Sue Pullen's 50th anniversary at the home of their niece in Camden.

The Pullen's were married at the home of the bride's parents in Lugoff, where the couple still reside.

The couple has two children and one grandchild. The entire family will be taking a vacation to Myrtle Beach, to further celebrate Sue and Wilbert's 50th anniversary.

Wilbert worked for Winn Dixie from the time he was twelve and retired after for 42 years of services.

Sue is a homemaker and stay at home mom, also serving as a pianist for their church.

The Pullen's enjoy traveling and visiting with their children. They are also active in their church and community.

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Around The World

A dinner honoring of Jack and Melba Lybrand's 60th anniversary was given by their son, at the Hennessy Restaurant Nov.6th. Friends and family were in attendance.

The Lybrand's meet and dated for a year in 1947 while Jack was in the U.S. Air Force they were married Nov.6th 1948 in Aiken.

The couple lived across the U.S. and overseas while Jack was in the service for 20 years. Jack retired as a Master Sergeant in 1966.

Melba is a homemaker and was a stay at home mom raising their son Douglas.

After retiring from the service the couple opened an ice cream shop and Jack taught vocational subjects in area schools until 1988.

Jack and Melba settled in Columbia were they still reside.

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Texas Young Love

An open house celebrating the 50th anniversary of Jim and Jean Oneill was held on November 1, hosted by their children and grandchildren.

The Oneill meet while they were living in Dallas, and were married in Oklahoma Nov.1, 1958.

Jim worked until retirement for the Plumbers Union #146 in Fort Worth.
Jean worked for the Lance Co. in Grand Prairie until her retirement.

The couple has three daughters, four grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

The Oneill's have lived in Arlington for 45 years.

Jim and Jean enjoying traveling and visiting with their children and grandchildren.

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