Evening star., 1950-12-03
RADIO AND TELEVISION co,

Fifty years ago today lovely young girl named Ann
hoDertson looked her smiling bridegroom and s.id at
"o' Al tnat point young Clark C. Griffith with thoughts
VI ms sparse bank account might guIped Bit But
instead ne squared his shoulders smiled reassurinslv t his
wife, and set sail with towards their Golden Wsddr
anniversary celebrated today.
Says Griffith, "If counted my every worldly possessor
at that time, including money would have had something
es 'nah s4oo And to show you how fast that can co.
spent precious $40 of it Immediately for new suit for
Mrs. Griffith "
unfortunately, took my new wife out West for some
neahy riding and ranch e Mrs. Griffith thereupon gained
enough pounds SO the expensive suit wouldn't fit
Not that I didn't make her try to get into it," he
smiles But that where squeeze play lust
wouldn't work."
But friends who have known the Grifths throughout
their happily married will tell YOU that If Mr. f.r;ffth
had spent the whole $40o suit for "Adde he oud
never have complained the first day the hs
nave shared bond of mutual affection and respect which
mas seen them through all crises.
Some days the going has been tough and all unhi
says N Grl11lth and it's then that you along
side you to guide and inspire even pull you
to the top With companion like "Addie" never had
to worry.
Look around my Office" the dignifed old gentleman
SAID he stood up and walked to the WALL which lined
with pictures of Presidents throwing out the first ball of
the Major League Almost every States Pres
dent is there. dating clear back to President Taft
II tell the rise each President" he said
by counting the lines his forehead the pictures
closely and you'll how the first year their are
youthful smiling, and carefree But pictures Of
each succeeding and you'll foreheads
become lined with worry the carefree attitude changes
troubled expression and the shoulders begin slump
beneath the burden.
Il mentioned this to President Truman a few years ago.
and Harry smiled and said It'll happen to
lope he's right-but wonder what that picture will look
like next year.
$50 you see I've watched this happen over the years
and that's why very long time ago. up standard of
living for myself which is simply your utmost to con-
quer your problems during the day-Do your to for
get them during the evening.
"'Adde has helped forget them over the years by
blessing with happy domestic life" Then Mr. Griffith
smiled But that's not to say my wife doesn't share my
baseball e We've been married fifty years today, and
the only time she's colded is when didn't inform her
OF trade"
On their Golden Wedding anniversary happy Mr.. and
Mrs Clark Griffith have long long from the $40
suit and the sweat on the bridegrooms brow
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