Mr & Mrs Rosevere 40th anniversary, Sebewa, Ionia County, Michigan

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THE SUNFIELD SENTINEL
June 11, 1931 Page 1, Col. 5
THEIR 40TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
Mr and Mrs. William Rosevere Given Big Reception at Church Friday Evening
        The fortieth wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs William Rosevere of Sebewa
was most fittingly observed by a reception at the Sebewa Corners M. E.
church Friday evening, June 5, with a very large crowd present. A goodly
number in attendance were former residents of the neighborhood who are now
residents of other places.
        A program was given as follows: Two numbers by the Sunfield High School
orchestra. Invocation by Hayward, a former pastor of the Sunfield-Sebewa
charge. Song by Sunday school class. "Old Neighbors" in which John Joynt,
D. G. Weippert and Mr and Mrs M. S. Allen each gave a short talk, Mrs S. L.
Buchner read letters from old neighbors who were not able to be present;
Mrs Roy Dawdy told of Mr and Mrs Rosevere's arrival in Sebewa and of their
stay at her mother's (Mrs Kelley) until they got settled in their new home;
an outline of the Sunday school when the Rosevere's arrived was given by
Mrs Andrew Sayers. Mrs Fanny Spencer gave a vocal solo, "When You and I
Were Young Maggie." Another number by the orchestra and a few remarks by
Rev. Thompson. Mr and Mrs Rosevere both responded in a very fitting way and
by request Mr. Rosevere told of their coming to America.
        Following the program refreshments were served. Mr and Mrs Rosevere were
the recipients of a set of dishes from those present and also a magazine
holder from the Portland Grange.
        Mr and Mrs Rosevere were married at Callingham, England, June 4, 1891.
They came to America in March 1893 and settled in Illinois where they
remained five years, then bought the farm in Sebewa and arrived here
January 28, 1898, and in a few days were settling in their new home where
they have since resided. Mr and Mrs Rosevere made one trip back to England
since residing here. Mr. Rosevere is now supervisor of Sebewa Township.

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