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BLAKE, Mr. & Mrs. Patrick
MR. AND MRS. PATRICK BLAKE TO OBSERVE GOLDEN JUBILEE
Archbishops of Philadelphia and Baltimore Join In Congratulating Ocean Couple On Fiftieth Anniversary.
"An Example of Rising Generation," Says Archbishop Curley.
Mr..and Mrs. Patrick Blake, of Ocean, Md., will observe Monday, the Golden Jubilee of their wedding, October 27, 1874, at their home with their five children and relatives present to join in the celebration. The day will be marked by a banquet at the residence at 6 o'clock, and the (unreadable), the family attending mass in a body at St. Joseph's Church. Midland at 8 'o'clock. Rev. Father J. J. Brennan, pastor, will be celebrant.
Letters From Archbishops
Few couples in Allegany county will have conferred on them such similar honors as will be conferred upon Mr and Mrs. Blake on their anniversary. The Rt. Rev. Michael J. Curley, archbishop of Baltimore, and the Rt. Rev. D. Cardinal Daughtery, Archbishop of Philadelphia sent to the jubilarians in letters of congratulation their blessings expressions of praise on the life and happiness which they have enjoyed, and laud them for their excellent example ot wedded devotion "to a rising generation that seems to have lost much of the sacred ideals of the past."
Mr. and Mrs. Blake are the parents of Brother Francis, principal of the Christian Brothers at the Cathedral School, Philadelphia; Lawrence A. Blake, former professor of Allegany County High School and now a student of music at the Peabody Conservatory Baltimore; Joseph P. Blake. an electrician with the Potomac Edison Company, this city, and the Misses Margaret and Anna Blake, at home. The entire family will be gathered at the residence on the occasion of the jubilee. Other guests will include: Mrs. Lawrence Burke and son, John, of Fairmont W. Va., sister and nephew of Mrs Blake's, brother Leonard, former director of LaSalle Institute, this city, and now in charge ot Calvert Hall College, Baltimore and Rev. J. T. Brennan, pastor of St. Joseph's, Midland.
Enjoy Good Health
Other than their example of wedded happiness, Mr. and Mrs. Blake are evidences of that health which is the reward of care and devotion and righteous living. Their ages are in the early seventies, yet they are taken to be many years younger and both are hale, hearty and active, remaining unimpaired every faculty and having a ready interest in all that goes on. They are the true type of the "American" family as it would be known could wedded happiness such as theirs be nation-wide.
Record of Service
Mrs Blake is a native of Western Pennsylvania. Mr Blake was born in the George's Creek region. They were married by Rev Valentine Schmidt at St Michael's at Frostburg and have their residence between Ocean and Eckhart throughout their married life. Mr Blake has been an employe of Consolidated Coal Company for 54 years, retiring when the Ocean Mines closed recently. His career of uninterrupted service was the subject of a lengthy article in a recent issue of the mining trade journal and enjoys the distinction of being one of the veteran and respected employees of the company which he has served so faithfully. Starting as a young man in the surveying corps he was next given a position, running an engine from Pompey to tho Hoffman mines. He was transferred a similar position at Eckhart and for about ten years had charge of the boilers at Ocean mines, later having charge of the machinery in the machinery in the operation. When this method was done away with he was put in charge a hoisting engine and held this position until the mines closed.
[There are letters from the Archbishops of Philadelphia and Baltimore included in the rest of the article.]
Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md - October 25, 1924 - pg 13, col 1
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted July 23, 2010
BRODE, Mr, & Mrs, Charles D.
50th Anniversary
Frostburg, Md., May 2 — On Wednesday, Mr. and Mrs. Charles D. Brode, 266 Orchard street, Sharon, Pa., will celebrate their fiftieth wedding anniversary. They were married in Frostburg, Md., May 4, 1882, but have lived in Sharon for years. A daughter-in-law, Mrs. Hattie Brode, and three grandchildren, Carl, Amelia Jean and Harriet May Brode, live at 24 Washington street, Frostburg. A dinner will be served at 6 o'clock.
The Cumberland Evening Times, May 2, 1932
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted October 17, 2009
EISEL, Mr. and Mrs. Jacob
55th Wedding Anniversary
Frostburg, Md.. Nov. 23 — Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Eisel, 269 East Main street, are receiving congratulations on their 55th wedding anniversary. They were married November 22, 1888, at the home of the bride's parents in Eckhart Mines. Both Mr. and Mrs. Eisel are in fairly good health. Mr. Eisel retired from work several years ago. They have one son, George Eisel, 118 Virginia avenue, and two granddaughters, Mrs. Harry V. Frushover, Lovington, N. M., and Miss Eleanore Eisel of Catonsville, Md.
The Cumberland Evening Times, November 23, 1943
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
LASHBAUGH, Mr. & Mrs. Albert
Silver Wedding Celebrated By Mr. and Mrs. Lashbaugh
Frostburg, Jan 20 - Mrs. and Mrs. Albert Lashbaugh, 95 Bowery street, celebrated their twenty-fifth wedding anniversary Saturday. Mrs. Lashbaugh is the former Virginia Fletcher, daughter of the late William and Martha Fletcher, and Mrs. Lashbaugh is the son of the late Benjamin and Phoebie Lashbaugh, both of Lonaconing. The have one son, Ralph C. and a granson Ralph, Jr. this city.
Besides a number of attractive gifts, Mrs. and Mrs. Lashbaugh received a silver tea service from member of their immediate family.
Others in attendance were Mrs. Sarah Ann Martz, Westernpoort; Mrs. Margaret Lyden, Mrs. Anna Lemons, Mrs. Raymond Metz, Mrs. Bertha Preston, and Mrs. and Mrs. Lawrence Coburn, Lonaconing; and Mrs. Arthur Bond, Mrs. James Smith, Mrs. Nellie Souders, Mrs. Annie Truly, Mrs. Mary Rizer, Mr. and Mrs. Gurney Coleman, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Eisentrout, and Eliz McKenzie, this city.
Tuesday, 20 January 1942, Cumberland Evening Times
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Posted July 8, 2010
SHROYER, Mr. & Mrs. George L.
Area Couple Marks 58th Annniversary
Mr. and Mrs. George L. Shroyer, Ellerslie, celebrated their 58th wedding anniversay on June 16. All members of their immediate family were present at a dinner given in their honor at Johnson's Restaurant.
The Shroyers were married June 14, 1910, at the Bedford Street Methodist Church by Rev. Brown. Mrs. Shroyer is the former Pearl Lowery, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Emanuel Lowery. Mr. Shroyer is the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Shroyer.
Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Shroyer, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Shroyer and children, Mr. and Mrs. George Bach, Cumberland: Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Smith and daughter, New Kensington. Pa.; Mr. and Mrs. I. .1. Shroyer and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. William George and children, Mt. Rainier,
Md.: Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Lowdermilk and Mrs. and Mrs. Gerald Smith, New Kensington.
Mr. Shroyer is a retired engineer of the Pennsylvania Railroad where he contributed 45 years of service.
They are the parents of seven children, one of whom, John F. Shroyer, was killed in action during WWII in the South Pacific.
Cumberland Times, June 30, 1968
Posted April 17, 2010
Mr. & Mrs. G. L. Shroyer's 60th Anniversary
June, 1970
(Courtesy of John I. Williams)
Posted June 4, 2010
SHROYER, Mr. & Mrs. George L.
65th Wedding Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. G. L. Shroyer, Ellerslie, were honored with a family dinner in observance of their 65th wedding anniversary. It was given by their children at the home of Mrs. Pauline Bach RD I., Cumberland.
The former Miss Pearl Lowery, daughter of the late Emmanuel and Sarah Lowery, Ellerslie, became the bride of Mr. Shroyer, son of the late William and Minnie Shroyer, also of Ellerslie, June 14. 1910. The ceremony was solemnized at First Methodist Church, with the late Rev. Brown officiating.
Until his retirement in 1955, Mr. Shroyer was employed by the Pennsylvania Railroad.
Mr. and Mrs. Shroyer are the parents of seven children, Bruce Shroyer, Ruth Shroyer Smith, Jean George, Irvin Shroyer. Pauline Bach, the late John F. Shroyer, killed during World War II, and Robert W. Shroyer, who died in 1971. They have 10 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
The couple received a number of cards and a letter of congratulations from President and Mrs. Ford.
Attending the celebration were Mr and Mrs. Bruce Shroyer, Ellerslie; Mr. and Mrs. William George and daughter, Pam. Ml. Rainier; Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Smith and daughter, Barbara, Lower
Burrell, Pa.; Mrs. Mary Shroyer and daughter Glenna, Ellerslie; Mr. and Mrs. Francis W. Chapman and children, Patty, Donna and Johnny; Cumberland: Mrs. Linda Dirst and daughter. Christina, Bowling Green; Mr. and Mrs. Lane Ahlburn and son, Aaron, LaVale; Mrs. Pauline Bach, Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Lowdermilk and children, Eric and Teri Lynn, Bowling Green.
Cumberland News, June 26, 1975
Posted April 17, 2010
TERNENT, Mr. & Mrs. George S.
Lonaconing, Md. March 27
Mr. & Mrs. George S. Ternent celebrated their sixtieth wedding anniversary Monday night at their home in Detmold. Mr. Ternent,
native of England, and Mollie Crowe, were married in March 1880 by the Reverend John Edwards, pastor of tho Lonaconing Methodist Church.
Born to this union were seven children, five ot whom are living — Mrs. Frank Foster, Westernport; Mrs. John Grindle, Sr., Mrs. John Johnson, Mrs, William Crowe and James Ternent, all of Lonaconing.
The couple were presented with a gift.
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Wednesday, March 27, 1940 Cumberland Evening Times
Posted June 21, 2010
WINEBRENNER, Mr. & Mrs. Harry
50th Anniversary
A 50th anniversary party was given for Mr. and Mrs. Harry Winebrenner, RD 2, Box 591, Frostburg, by their son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Garlitz. It was held November 11 at St. Mary's hall, Pocahontas, Pa. Mrs. Winebrenner is the daughter of the late Peter and Clara (McKenzie) Caton. Mr. Winebrenner is the son of the late James and Laura (Layton) Winebrenner. Both Mr. and Mrs. Winebrenner are life long residents of Garrett County. They are the parents of one child, Mrs. Kathleen Garlitz; and have three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Mr. Winebrenner is a retired clay miner for Kaiser Refractories Corporation of Zihlman. A gold and white color scheme was carried out in the decorations and repeated in the three tiered wedding cake, with floral arrangements of gold and white mums. Gold candles also adorned the table. (More to article)
The Cumberland News, November 17, 1972
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
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