The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1919-10-21
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In celebration of the golden we'd
ling anniversary of Mr. and Mrs.
Joseph G. Bennett of Portland, 1925
relatives and friends assembled in the
parlors Of the Grace NJ. E. church
here Saturday. Mr.. and Mrs. Ben
nett were former residents Of Rich
mond, but moved to Portland more
than 20 years aago. Their early days
and much of their married life was
spent in this vicinity. The recep-
ton was planned as a surprise while
visiting their daughter, Mrs. T. A.
Fishback of this city.
The guests began to arrive at 1:30
o'clock and when the couple arrived
at 2 oclock,i they were welcomed
with enthusiasm by large company
A happy reunion followed. At 3
o'clock a short program. with T. A.
Fishback as POSTMASTER, was given
A vocal solo by Thollie Druley,
whose little daughter served as &C
companist, was appreciated. The Rev
Fred Stovenour of Portland, a friend
of the family for many years, told Of
many humorous and some pathetic ex-
perences in his acquaintance with the
Bennett family.
Mayor w. w. Zimmerman spoke OF
past days. He said he could not re-
member when he did not know Mr..
Bennett. With tributes to Mr. and
Mrs. Bennett, and the hope that both
would live for many years to enjoy
the friendship Of friends and relatives
he closed his remarks by reading an
original poem entitled Fifty Years
Together" Mrs. Elizabeth Stanley,
state w. c. T. U. official, spoke Of the
acquaintance she had enjoyed, not
only as a relative but as a friend Of
the family. Many incidents which
had occurred in the long years Of their
acquaintanceship were recalled. When
two of her sons were called to the
service, she received letters from Mrs.
Bennett that were the source of com
fort. She and Mr.. Stanley sang song
written by him and dedicated to his
cousins
The Rev. and Mrs. Backus of Grace
church also spoke. The program clos
ed when Mr.. and Mrs. Bennett thank
ed their relatives and friends for the
reception. A buffet luncheon was
served. Among the cakes was one
baked by Harry M2ule, Jr, son of Mr..
and Mrs. Harry Maule, and Ray
Maule, son Of Mr.. and Mrs. Raymond
Maule.
Joseph G. Bennett and Emma
Holmes were married in 1869. OF four
children, three daughters are living,
the only son dying at the age Of 26.
Two of the daughters Mrs. Minnie
CLANCY of Portland, and Mrs. Mar
garet Fishb back of Richmond, were
present, but the third daughter, Mrs.
Charles Miller of Portland, and four
grandchildren, were unable to attend.
An aged sister of Mr.. Bennett, Mrs.
India Maule. of this city, and Mrs.
Roberta Havelick Of Los Angeles, Cal
a sister of Mrs. Bennett, are all that
remains of a large family of brothers
and sisters. Thomas Bennett, former
mayor of Richmond, was one of the
brothers.
1t was very appropriate that Grace
church was the scene of the celebra-
ton, as Mr.. and Mrs. Bennett wit
messed the building Of the old church,
and attended Sunday school together
within it's walls and were converted
at its altar. Their pleasure was great
ly enhanced by being able to celebrate
their golden wedding anniversary
within the walls of the building,
Among the large number of guests
were friends and relatives from New
York, California, Ohio, Iowa, Massa-
chusetts, Washington City, Illinois and
Minnesota.
Dr. and Mrs. N D. Berry of Muncie
are visiting here for a few days with
their son, Roy.
Mr. and Mrs Chauncey ]. Burr OF
South Sixteenth street are the parents
of a girl. Blanche Aline
Mrs. Josephine Rowe will entertain
members of the P. S. c. tomorrow
evening at her home on East Main
street.
Mr.. and Mrs. J ". Reese of South
Ninth street motored to Franklin, o.
Sunday.
An all day meeting OF women OF St
Paul's Lutheran church will be helc
tomorrow at the church to sew. Wo
TAen are requested 10 bring lunch ant
also to bring any warm clothing TO
the Poland Relief drive.
Mrs. T. B. Jenkins has returned
from Chica go where she spent Sunda,
with her son. Norman, who is attend
ing Notre Dame university.
AS a courtesy to their guest, Mis-
Margaret Holweger of Hamilton, O.
Mr.. and Mrs. 0. G.. Mitchell entertain
ed with a dinner Sunday at thei
home on Southwest Ninth street
Covers We're laid for fourteen guests
Mr.. and Mis-. George Nichols O
Clyde, O., who came here for thu
EVans-Johnson wedding, have return
ed TO their home
The Collegiate club will meet Thurs
day afternoon with Mrs. E. H. Harri
at her home on South Sixteenth
street, instead of with Mrs. Alto]
Hale as announced in the year book
Mrs. B. c. Bartel Will read paper
T. B. Jenkins and E. F. Hiatt are il
Detroit on business.
The Degree of Honor will meet thi
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