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