The copper era and Morenci leader., 1921-12-23
GOLDEN WEDDING ANNIVERSARY IS !
 CELEBRATED


 S. Cromb celebrated the occasion Jf their golden wedding anniversary at the spacious Masonic lodge room in the presence of more than one hun dred invited friends This was be- yond doubt the most important SO cial event in the history of Clifton. Being the only golden anniversary ever celebrated here in thirty-tive years, with the exception of but one private affair, and those who were fortunate enough to attend were ree in their compliments to the host and hostess who are so hale, hearty and active after fifty years of welded life. S
 The guests assembled at the hall at o'clock anxious to become ap- prised of the program of the even ing. as few if any, of them had ever had an opportunity to attend an oc- casion of this kind in Clifton or else where. The guests were seated in the midst of appropriate and artistic decorations and engaged in conver- sation until 8:30s when MT. and Mrs, Cromb approached the station in the east and were received with loud applause. Rev. Jesse Crumpton, pastor of the local Methodist church, then performed the double ring mar riage ceremony reuniting the happy couple for another voyage of mar ried bliss. After the ceremony the guests assembled in single file and marched around the hall and indi- vidually- showered congratulations upon the bride and groom. They were then seated at the tables where plates were laid for all. The bride and groom took seats at the head or the table on which rested the large and attractive wedding cake.
 By special request of the bride. MT A. A Anderson was prevailed upon to act as toastmaster. MT. Anderson. accepted and in taking the chair responded with a short talk covering the family history of MT. and Mrs. Cromb in Clifton. While coffee and tea was being prepared Mr. Cromb told a story and related family history, after which Dr. and Mrs. David Thompson, accompanied by Mrs. w J. Collins on the piano sang solo especially appropr1ate for the occasion Short and inter s,stinx talks were made throughout the evening by Rev. Jesse Crimpton Tom Smith. Mat Danenhauer, George Reitzer, J. G. Cooper Dr. David Thonpson, F. p. Ross, George xWag stsff.s and a recitation by Mrs. Wm Pollock. :,
 4.Hhountifui wedding supper. air- cluding an abundance of appeti2lns cake. especially tho wedding cake -was eninved hv the g11oSts. all n' whom fully demonstrated thnir ap proyal hv the manner in which they satisfied their nerronal i'dosires
 -I M,. and Mrs tCronh howe beer continuous residents of Clifton fol .thirty-five years. during which tlm' they have always been actlVe II church, lodge and community worK in total. leaders in any movement to words the uplift and betterment O inc community. MT Cromb has beer especially active in Masonic worl and .is a Past, Grand Master Of Arr zona. For many years he was em ployed with the Arizona Coppe Comnanv in responsible position which position he resigned severa wears ago, retiring on account or al ini,,rv received in railroad acclden at Clifton. .t,,- o,,o,,ino r-- tro Pallis orchestra ccr,nosed of MT F. M. Bauis tn Nf;sses Fraide and Mi'-n H"ddno ,Tba Era joins 2 r,rltitude of friend and .dn,irers in wishing Fr. and Mrs s,rc-oh continued good health an manv more years of happiness.
 The following were among tnos wbo were nreseDt: ,,
 My and, Mrs. Geo. Reitzer. Mrs -snnas Si5ehothann. Mr. and Mr' p Torrance. MT. and Mrs. w. r pe,y My. s.nd Mrs. Arthur Slaughter Af~ and Mrs. A. R. Jones' Rev. an Mrs Jesse Crumpton. Mr. and Nr' : " A. T4nbbs. Mir and Mrs. Clan Haoker. MT. and Mrs. l.. T. Chrlsmaf Mr and Mrs. c. F. Pascoe. MT. an Mrs flames Poole. Mir. and Mrs T E -cchrnidt. and MT. and Mrs. John JUiten;,- Dr.arnd Mrs. D. Thomp9ol MT and Mrs. ]. I. McLoy. Matt Dai enhaua... Nr. and Mrs. Geo.-f Wa stasf Mrs. .R. Kline. Mrs. Joe tn' dell. Nr. ard Mrs. J. G. Cooner. VT Moss. MT. and Mrs. M. Reard"n. MT Jarnes Smith. Mir and Mrs Ale Horne Miss Mollie Lisles. MT. an Mrs. Jesse Bryan, Mrs. Robert Ru sell. MT. and Mrs. IF. N. Seifert. MT Edward Hall, MT. and Mrs A. Anderson, Lawrence Cooper. MT. aL Mrs Wm. Pollock. Thomas Shit Mr. and MrS. NaIl NI Hannah Riley. MT. and Mrs. Ge Robertson. Mrs. P H. Niblock- NJ and Mrs. F. E. Ross, Leslie Cuttin MT. and Mrs B. W. Baker, Mr. al / Mrs. J A. Mac Leay, MT. ana MT IL. q. Sturgeon. MT. and Mrs. c Clifford. Mrs. J. R. Jones. Hest Condell, MT. and Mrs J. A. McW Hams. Marian Roderick and Kenne Mpe Ieay. Mir and Mrs. C. w Bee
 kEy and Mrs Vernon Martin and Mrs " T. Morris. MT. and MI W T. Collins. F. M Ballis and ( chestra From Morenci: NIT. al Mrs. S. c. Lloyd, Mrs. Minnie Joh son.