Mr. & Mrs. J.S. Beeler 50th Anniversary

BEELER

Posted By: Marilyn Holmes (email)
Date: 8/11/2010 at 18:48:47

The Grinnell Herald (Grinnell, Iowa) Jan. 25, 1921

HONOR ANNIVERSARY

Mr. and Mrs. J.S. Beeler Celebrated Their Fiftieth Wedding Day Last Saturday

ONLY THE IMMEDIATE FAMILY WERE PRESENT

Mr. and Mrs. Beeler are Honored and Respected Among a Wide Acquaintance

On Saturday Jan. 22nd Mr. and Mrs. John S. Beeler celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary. Owing to Mrs. Beeler's illness only the children and their families were present, also three great grand children.

Mr. Beeler came to Poweshiek from Linn county in 1866 and on Jan. 22, 1871 was united in marriage to Miss Ellen C. Beeler. With the exception of two years this worthy couple have lived on the farm where they now reside.

Together they have made life worth living to a wide circle of neighbors and friends.

A large family of children have grown up into useful and successful citizens several of them located in Poweshiek.

Now as the days are passing Mr. and Mrs. Beeler can look back with satisfaction on a life well spent.

During all these years the Beeler family have maintained an enviable reputation as examples of thrift, kindness and neighborly helfulness. Now in the sunset of life, respected and honored by all, The Herald joins with all other friends in wishing them a most happy voyage along the remaining journey of life.