Here a halt is made and the friends gather with them to commemorate the anniversary of their married life, bringing their offerings of love and affection. To this couple have been born nine children, four of them having been taken from them in infancy. Four boys and one girl they have seen grow to manhood and womanhood, living Christian lives and worshiping the God they worship. But recently God thought best to remove the oldest son from this earth to walk with him in golden streets of Paradise. It is pleasant for them to contemplate that those whom they supported in the weak days of childhood will be ready with willing hearts and strong hands to sustain and support them in their waning strength and ultimate decline.
Golden weddings are rare occasions.
Although this one is mingled with sorrow, we hope it will be a source of pleasure and enjoyment to all. She married Perry Empey Mason on December 17, 1921. Norma and Perry had two children. Perry died January 9, 1964. Fisher College of Business at The Ohio State University offers a biography of Perry E. Mason .