Smith Wedding Anniversary, 1969 - McDowell Co. WV

(Newspaper Unknown)

"Elbert Couple Celebrates Golden Wedding Anniversary"

    Mr. and Mrs. Walter J. Smith, Sr., of Elbert observed their golden
wedding anniversary at their home on January 12 with a celebration
hosted by their children.

    The afternoon's guest list included Mr. and Mrs. Steve Nameth, John
Troy, Mr. and Mrs. M.C. Friel, James Swartz, Mr. and Mrs. Wilson
Sheppard, Mr. and Mrs. Martin Hayduk, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Stone, Mr. and
Mrs. Pete Shaffron, Mr. and Mrs. David Myers, Mr. and Mrs. Charles
Gearing, the Rev. S.A.F. Wagner;

    Mr. and Mrs. Joe Barta, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Heizer, Mrs. Vernon Farmer,
Theresa Lane, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Smith, Brad and Lisa, the Rev. John E.
Smith, Thomas E. Smith, Kenneth D. Smith, Mrs. Roger Evans, and Mr. and
Mrs. Walter J. Smith, Jr.

    Friends who sent gifts but did not attend were Mrs. Dave Lane, Mrs.
Dorothy Farley, Mr. and Mrs. Lee Blevins, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Lupyon, Mr.
and Mrs. Lewis Dickersen, Mrs. Susan Boardwine, and Mr. and Mrs. Herman
Moore.

    The Smiths were married January 13, 1919, at Bristol, Tenn., by the
Rev. Scattergood.

    Mr. and Mrs. Smith have six living children.  The five sons are
Walter J., Jr., of Gary; Ralph of Bluefield; the Rev. John E. of
Clarksburg; Charles with the U.S. Air Force in Spain; and William with
the U.S. Army in Germany.  The daughter is Mrs. Roger (Oreda) Evans of
Central Islip, N.Y.  There are 20 grandchildren and 4
great-grandchildren.

    Mr. Smith has been barbering in Elbert and Gary since 1917.  They
have lived in Elbert and Filbert since their marriage and are members of
the Filbert United Methodist Church.

Submitted by Pam Ramoska <ramoska@ezzi.net>

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