Anniversaries

David, Vickie Gatz to celebrate 25th anniversary (08/27/09)
Mr. and Mrs. David Gatz will celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary Sept. 1. Mrs. Gatz is the former Miss Vickie Keller of Jasonville. The late Rev. Harold Keller married them Sept. 1, 1984 in an outdoor ceremony in Linton. Mr. and Mrs. Gatz are the parents of Shane Gatz and Melissa Abbott. They are the proud grandparents of Brandi Abbott, Jenna Ellis, Kortney Abbott, and Macey Abbott...

Huffmans to celebrate 40th anniversary (08/26/09)
Julian and Sandy Huffman of Bloomfield will celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary with a reception hosted by their children Sept. 5 from 4-6 p.m. at the Mineral Methodist Community Building in rural Bloomfield. The Huffmans were married Aug. 10, 1969 at the Odon First Christian Church. Sandy, the former Sandy Potts, has been a registered nurse for more than 41 years and is currently employed by Bloomington Hospital Home Health...

Newberry Progressive Club enjoys May Tea (06/17/09)
The Newberry Progressive Club met for a May Tea in Barbara Musselman's beautiful backyard garden and pool area. President Connie Huffine welcomed 18 members, two associate members and nine guests, noting that this was the last meeting for the 2008-09 year...

Wagners to celebrate 50th anniversary (04/10/09)
Marvin and Kay Wagner of Solsberry will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with a reception from 2-5 p.m. on April 25 at the Cincinnati Christian Church, R.R. 4, Bloomfield. Their children are hosting the celebration. Please omit gifts. They were married April 24, 1959 at the Methodist Church in Bloomfield. She is the former Kay Staley and is a homemaker. He is retired from Weddle Brothers Construction...

Boyers to celebrate anniversary (04/01/09)
Jerry and Jean Boyer of Bloomfield will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary. They were married April 18, 1959 at Calvary Baptist Church in Altus, Okla. They have three children, three grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Their children will host a reception in their honor April 18 from 2-5 p.m. at the First Baptist Church, 500 Lincoln Drive in Bloomfield. All family and friends are invited to attend. No gifts please...

To observe 65th wedding anniversary (02/24/09)
The family of Wayne and Frances Phillips are having a card shower in honor of their 65th wedding anniversary. Wayne and Frances were married March 5, 1944 on a Sunday afternoon. They were married by the Reverend Jack Anderson, in his home, with his wife as witness. If you would like to send a card to Wayne and Frances, their address is: P.O. Box 304, Carlisle, IN 47438...

Howell's to celebrate 50th anniversary (02/06/09)
Mr. & Mrs. Walter Howell of Midland will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary Feb. 15 with family and friends. The Howells were married Feb. 17, 1959 in Coal City by the Rev. John Axe. Mrs. Howell is the former Sally Bowersock. She worked for 12 years at Murray's Plumbing & Heating. Mr. Howell worked 19 years as an electrician before starting his own business, Howell Auto Sales, which he ran for 19 years...

To celebrate 60th anniversary (12/10/08)
John David and Deloris Megenhardt of Coal City will celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary Dec. 21. Their children invite friends and family to join the celebration at Coal City United Methodist Church from 1-4 p.m. on Dec. 21. No gifts, please.