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MARK 53 YEARS OF WEDDED LIFE AT WELLANDPORT

Cecil McPhersons Hosts At Anniversary Dinner

[Welland Tribune, January 13]

Wellandport, Jan. 13-Mr. and Mrs. Cecil McPherson of Wellandport entertained last night on the occasion of their 53rd wedding anniversary, Mrs. McPherson was the former Florence McCaffery of Silver street, Bismarck, and was married in the year 1887 on her 18th birthday. Mr McPherson will be 75 years of age on February 20th, and both are enjoying good health. They were attended at their wedding by Miss Victoria Rozell, later Mrs. Samuel Fisher, and Soloman McPherson, brother of Mr. McPherson.

Mrs. McPherson had as her guests at 6 o’clock dinner. Mr. and Mrs Henry Jupe, Mr. and Mrs. John Barwell, Mr. and Mrs Herbert Dawdy, all of Wellandport, and Mr, and Mrs. John Cosby of Silverdale, but formerly of this place.

Mr. and Mrs. McPherson are a most loved and respected Christian couple, and have been very active workers in and near Wellandport all of their married life. Mrs. McPherson also takes a very active part in the Women’s Association of the United church, and Mr. McPherson has been a member of the church board for a great number of years.

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