Miller Golden Wedding Anniversary

MILLER, ROSE, EMMACK, DAMMEIER

Posted By: Barbara Hug (email)
Date: 10/14/2012 at 18:06:12

Clarence and Mae Miller

One hundred and thirty-five relatives and friends gathered at the farm home of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence I. Miller on Feb. 6, honoring them on their Golden Wedding anniversary. Among the guests were relatives and friends from Wisconsin, Des Moines, Brooklyn, State Center and local communities.

During the evening, the couple and guests were entertained by a song personalized by John Hitcher with Mrs. Ruel Jackson accompanying, followed by the group singing "Home Sweet Home." Short talks were give by the Rev. Ruel Jackson, Patsy Healy and Fred Engle.

Beautiful flowers, which were gifts to the couple, decorated the house. Dainty refreshments were served during the day by Mrs. Victor Rose, Mrs. Donovan Emmack, Mrs. George Dammeier, Beverly Emmack, and Doris Dammeier, assisted by Donovan Emmack, George Dammeier and Clarence Dammeier. Mrs. Elmer Emmack received the guests at the door and Mrs. Helma Dammeier presided at the guest book.

The celebration of this anniversary is the second in the Miller family to be held at the farm home. In 1909, Mr. Miller's parents, Mr. and Mrs. George W. Miller, celebrated their Golden Wedding anniversary there. They were the first couple to be married in the court house in Newton, and celebrated their 50th anniversary year the 6th of February.

The younger Mr. Miller sat on the first grand jury to be held in the new court house. Clarence I. Miller was born near Newton nearly 80 years ago and has lived on his present farm for 75 years. Mrs. Miller was born in Illinois and is 75. Both are enjoying good health. ~ The Newton Daily News, February 1945.