The Harrison times., 1916-10-28
Golden Wedding.

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I Golden Wedding.
A wedding celebration that was Of
interest not only in Harrison, but to
people of Boone and adjoining coun-
/ ties and even to neighboring sta a'Cs,
was that OF the Golden Wedding cele.
bration of Mr.. and Mrs. George J..
| Crump, which occurred on last Satur-
day, October q, The day was marked
| by many interesting circumstances,
health was such that her loving
| friends might pay the tribute Of their
respect in person. After dinner at the
[ home of daughter, Mrs. f. NJ Gar
vim, a delightfully."- informal reception
was held at the home of another
daughter, Mrs. G. l.. Trimble. To have
lived almost continuously in one COM
munity for fifty and more years is in
itself quite an achievement, but to be
/ beloved by every one who knows her
in every walk of life, including old
and young alike, and even comparative
strangers who know her through her
sOngs-sOngs that breathe of the
Ozark country in which she has lived
and loved--is a wonderful experience
that is accorded but few. Enthroned
in the arm chair that first held her
happy bride, Mrs. Crump held court
for the many friends who called
| These included the members of the
NJ f. Aid Society which society Mrs
/ Crump founded so many years ago and
which she has consistently supported
in various ways, the members OF the
WOmans Book Club, the members Of
the U. D. c. and many others. Mrs.
Trimbles house was beautiful with
the golden" idea expressed to the last
detail in the decorative scheme A
program that was very unique and
appropriate was given. Misses Mary
and Agnes Newman sang, Put on
Your Old Gray Bonnet" with an origi-
nal chorus that is clever enough to
bear repeating
Put on your little black bonnet, with
/ ho mini rpCpc on II
While | take old Major from the
rlow,
And We'll drive into Harrison, t. see
| the comparison
Between fifty years ago and noW,"
Mrs. John DodsOn then in behalf Of
the NJ f. Aid Society, presented Mrs
Crump with a beautiful cameo pin
/ Misses Newman sang, "Silver Threads
Among the Gold" Mrs. Harvey Lewis
gave toast, product of her forcib!e
pen, to the honor guest:
Here's to the bride of sc, Of fifty
years ago
May happiness attend her wherever
she may go.
/ Here's to her loyal, loving heart
Here's to her magic charm.
Three cheers we give
Long may she live
The bride of Honeymoon FARM"
Mrs. George j. Crump, Jr, sang
| annie Laurie" and Mrs. lisa Beech
from the U. d. c.. presented Airs,
Crump with gold piece, likening the
luster of the coin to her bright intel
/ lect, and its weight Of genuine metal
/ TO her strength of character. Miss
Kathryn Shelby sang, Loves Old
! Song" and Miss Margie Redus read,
/ "Sweethearts Always" A piano num-
/ Der by Miss Worthington and a read
| ing by Mrs. Ray Morrow, MY Grand
mothers Gown" completed the pro-
gram. The last named was given in
! costume, the dress of gayly floWered
| material with white fiChu having be-
/ longed to Mrs. Crump's mother. The
/ poem was written by Mrs. f. NJ. Gar
vim with this particular dress in mind,
Although the daughters Of Mrs.
/ Crump asked that no gifts be sent a
number of very beautiful ones came,
attesting once more to the hold Mrs,
| Crump has over the hearts Of her
! friends The Womans Book Club sent
dozen chrysanthemums that were
I beautiful. Mrs. Fanny Weber kiefer,
Of Washington, ID. c., sent gold-lined
flower pitcher. Mr.. and Mrs. Arch NJ
Crump who were unable to be present
god.lined silver serving dish, Many
others sent flowers, silver and linens
Mrs. Roy Milum and Mrs. c.. Il.
Scott poured tea in the dining room
Mrs. f. NJ. Garvin, Mrs. Ray Morrow,
Mrs. d. Il. Fitton, Mrs. &. +. Scott and
Miss Josie Frank Trimble assisted
Mrs. Trimble. Altogether 1t was an
occasion that will live in the memory
of both guests and honor guests.
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