GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY Of Mr. and Mrs. C.
W. Francis
Contributed by: Pamela A. Kotval
50th anniversary for the Francis family:
From: "The
LaPorte Daily Herald-Argus" newspaper, Wednesday, March 7, 1934; page 6, column
1, "Society": "Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Francis will celebrate two important
anniversaries in their family history Sunday, the one hundreth birthday of the
coming of the Charles Francis family to this community and their own golden
wedding anniversary. "One of the oldest families in this region, the Francis
clan settled in Galena township, LaPorte County in 1934 [sic - should be
1834!]. They had come from Wethersfield, Conn. "Their daughters, Mrs. C. G.
Chancey of Greenfield, Ohio, and Mrs. Ethel Mullarky of Elkhart, Ind., with
their children will be here Sunday to help celebrate the event. "From 2 to 5
Sunday afternoon Mr. and Mrs. Francis will be at home to all friends and
relatives, at 216 Lincoln Way East.
" From "The LaPorte Daily
Herald-Argus" newspaper, Monday, March 12, 1934: "GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY (photo of
Mr. and Mrs. Francis) - Ninety-eight friends and relatives personally
congratulated Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Francis, 216 Lincoln Way East, yesterday at
the duel celebration of their golden wedding anniversary and the centenary of
the coming of the Francis family to LaPorte county. A special book wherein
guests and callers registered their names was provided. Mr. Francis, an
historian, wanted an accurate record.
"Guests from Colorado,
Benton Harbor and Grand Rapids, Mich., Columbus, Ohio, and towns near LaPorte
were there, and cards and telegrams numbering more that 200 from 18 of the
states, brought congratulations also.
"Mrs. Frank Husted of
Wise River, Mont., a sister of Dr. H. H. Martin, telephoned from her far home
and talked to Mr. and Mrs. Francis and six others during dinner. "Mr. and Mrs.
Martin, who had been in Florida did not get back in time for the dinner
yesterday, but called on the Francises in the evening.
"At the
dinner, served buffet style to 40 near relatives the tables were decorated with
some of the myriads of cut flowers and potted plants received by Mr. and Mrs.
Francis. No program had been planned, but Miss Dorothy Reiter sang
extemporaneously, The Old Spinning Wheel and several old songs. Adolph Soetje
and his son played several violin and piano selections. Daughters,
granddaughters, and nieces served at dinner and supper. "In the afternoon
photographs of the four generations were taken. All the six grandchildren and
four great grandchildren were present.
"Mr. and Mrs. Francis
received many lovely gifts, and cards and telegrams are still pouring in today,
because though the celebration was yesterday, today, March 12, is the actual
50th anniversary." ==========================
Contributed by: Pamela A. Kotval 10452 Decatur Ave S Bloomington MN
55438-1948 |
E-mail: pakotval@tds.net