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.
http://www.mlive.com/saginanews/
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
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.
http://www.timesleaderonline.com
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.
http://www.timesleaderonline.com
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.
http://www.hsconnect.com
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.
http://www.hsconnect.com
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.
http://www.denverpost.com
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.
http://www.denverpost.com
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.
http://www.legacy.com
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.
http://www.legacy.com
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.
http://www.legacy.com
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.
http://www.legacy.com
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.
http://www.star-telegram.com
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.
http://www.star-telegram.com
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
North Carolina in October
North Carolina is one of the most beautiful states in the U.S. in October with the trees exhibiting a multitude of colors.
Jim McCurry and Rita Robbins were married October 24, 1958 in Granite Falls, North Carolina.
A surprise dinner was given by their sons in honor of the McCurry's 50th wedding anniversary on October 25, 2008 at the Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall in Gastonia.
The McCurry's have three sons, Terry, Tim and Todd they are also the loving grandparents of four grandchildren.
After thirty years of service Jim retired from the trucking industry. He is a lifetime member of the Oasis Temple, and is a Master Mason.
Rita is a housewife and was a stay-at-home mother. She is also a active member in their church.
The couple enjoy family functions and staying active in their community and church.
http://www.gastongazette.com/
Jim McCurry and Rita Robbins were married October 24, 1958 in Granite Falls, North Carolina.
A surprise dinner was given by their sons in honor of the McCurry's 50th wedding anniversary on October 25, 2008 at the Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall in Gastonia.
The McCurry's have three sons, Terry, Tim and Todd they are also the loving grandparents of four grandchildren.
After thirty years of service Jim retired from the trucking industry. He is a lifetime member of the Oasis Temple, and is a Master Mason.
Rita is a housewife and was a stay-at-home mother. She is also a active member in their church.
The couple enjoy family functions and staying active in their community and church.
http://www.gastongazette.com/
South Carolina Beach
John Hall and Kay Correll were married October 16, 1958 in Gaffney, South Carolina.
In celebration of their golden anniversary John and Kay went on a weeks vacation to Myrtle Beach.
The Hall's have two sons, John Jr. and Bryant Hall. They also have four grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
John was a member of the Army National Guard of North Carolina; he also is retired from the Gaston Memorial Hospital. Kay worked for the Gaston County School until her retirement.
The Hall's are members of the First Assembly of God Church. They are also members of the churches senior club.
http://www.gastongazette.com/
In celebration of their golden anniversary John and Kay went on a weeks vacation to Myrtle Beach.
The Hall's have two sons, John Jr. and Bryant Hall. They also have four grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
John was a member of the Army National Guard of North Carolina; he also is retired from the Gaston Memorial Hospital. Kay worked for the Gaston County School until her retirement.
The Hall's are members of the First Assembly of God Church. They are also members of the churches senior club.
http://www.gastongazette.com/
Smoky Mountains
Richard and Bobbie Wilson were united in marriage on October 27, 1958 in Madisonville, Tennessee.
A reception honoring the Wilson's 50th wedding anniversary was held the Life Event Center, Tuckaleechee Pike, in Maryville. Friends and family were invited to bring photos, music and memorabilia from 1950's.
The Wilson's have three children and are the proud grandparents of nine grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
Richard has retired from Foretravel of Tennessee. Bobbie retired after twenty-seven years of service at ALCOA.
The Wilson's enjoy traveling throughout the Smoky Mountains. They also enjoy visiting with their children and grandchildren.
http://www.dailytimes.com/
A reception honoring the Wilson's 50th wedding anniversary was held the Life Event Center, Tuckaleechee Pike, in Maryville. Friends and family were invited to bring photos, music and memorabilia from 1950's.
The Wilson's have three children and are the proud grandparents of nine grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
Richard has retired from Foretravel of Tennessee. Bobbie retired after twenty-seven years of service at ALCOA.
The Wilson's enjoy traveling throughout the Smoky Mountains. They also enjoy visiting with their children and grandchildren.
http://www.dailytimes.com/
Loving You
James Payne and Patsy Garland were married at Blount County Court House on October 31, 1958.
A celebration hosted by the Payne children on October 31 honoring their parent's 50th wedding anniversary had a 1950's theme. Music such as "Loving You" and memorabilia of the rock and roll era was enjoyed by the guests.
The Payne's have a daughter Debbie and a son James; they are also the proud grand parents of five grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Patsy is a housewife and was a stay-at-home mom.
James is currently employed by Johnny Weston & Associates LLC.
James and Patsy enjoy camping and fishing with family and friends.
http://www.dailytimes.com/
A celebration hosted by the Payne children on October 31 honoring their parent's 50th wedding anniversary had a 1950's theme. Music such as "Loving You" and memorabilia of the rock and roll era was enjoyed by the guests.
The Payne's have a daughter Debbie and a son James; they are also the proud grand parents of five grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Patsy is a housewife and was a stay-at-home mom.
James is currently employed by Johnny Weston & Associates LLC.
James and Patsy enjoy camping and fishing with family and friends.
http://www.dailytimes.com/
Eight is Enough
November 7, 1943 Murray and Eleanor Mullinix were united in marriage.
The Mullinix's children will be hosting a family dinner honoring their parent's 65th wedding anniversary on November 7.
Murray and Eleanor are the proud parents of eight children.
Murray work as a farmer when he and Eleanor were first married, later he worked for the Montgomery School Board from 1963 until 1987.
Eleanor is a housewife and was a stay-at-home mom raising their eight children.
Murray and Eleanor have resided in Mt. Airy since 1973.
http://www.fredricknewspost.com/
The Mullinix's children will be hosting a family dinner honoring their parent's 65th wedding anniversary on November 7.
Murray and Eleanor are the proud parents of eight children.
Murray work as a farmer when he and Eleanor were first married, later he worked for the Montgomery School Board from 1963 until 1987.
Eleanor is a housewife and was a stay-at-home mom raising their eight children.
Murray and Eleanor have resided in Mt. Airy since 1973.
http://www.fredricknewspost.com/
Ballroom Dancing
Jim Kellner and Nordene Benes were united in marriage October 4, 1958 at St. John's Nepomucene Catholic Church of Weston.
An open house honoring the Kellner's 50th wedding anniversary will be hosted by their children on November 9. A dance will follow the open house, the music will be provided by Dean Hansen at the Starlite Ballroom in West Wahoo. The Kellner children would like to request that quest bring photos and any memorabilia they may have that includes Jim and Nordene over the past 50 years.
Jim and Nordene have three children, Daniel, Anthony and David they are also the proud grand parents of eight grandchildren and one great grandchild.
The Kellner's enjoy family functions and visiting with friends.
http://www.zwire.com/
An open house honoring the Kellner's 50th wedding anniversary will be hosted by their children on November 9. A dance will follow the open house, the music will be provided by Dean Hansen at the Starlite Ballroom in West Wahoo. The Kellner children would like to request that quest bring photos and any memorabilia they may have that includes Jim and Nordene over the past 50 years.
Jim and Nordene have three children, Daniel, Anthony and David they are also the proud grand parents of eight grandchildren and one great grandchild.
The Kellner's enjoy family functions and visiting with friends.
http://www.zwire.com/
Family Affair
George and Dana Burns were married September 27, 1958 in a chapel at St. Mary's Church.
To celebrate their parent's 50th wedding anniversary the Burn's children surprised them with a week's vacation at Lake Pend in Oreille, Idaho. Another surprising factor was that forty of the family members and friends were there for a week of camping, fishing, boating and playing golf.
At the end of the week a celebration dinner that included eighty friends and family members was given in Spokane, Washington. A member of the original wedding party Bill Gibson was in attendance.
The Burn's have four children and are the proud grandparents of thirteen grandchildren.
George and Dana enjoy traveling to visit with their children in Ontario, Canada, Elko, Nevada, Washington and Huston, Texas.
http://www.mtstandard.com/
To celebrate their parent's 50th wedding anniversary the Burn's children surprised them with a week's vacation at Lake Pend in Oreille, Idaho. Another surprising factor was that forty of the family members and friends were there for a week of camping, fishing, boating and playing golf.
At the end of the week a celebration dinner that included eighty friends and family members was given in Spokane, Washington. A member of the original wedding party Bill Gibson was in attendance.
The Burn's have four children and are the proud grandparents of thirteen grandchildren.
George and Dana enjoy traveling to visit with their children in Ontario, Canada, Elko, Nevada, Washington and Huston, Texas.
http://www.mtstandard.com/
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