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COUPLE HONORED BY FRIENDS ON SILVER WEDDING

[Welland Tribune March 26, 1947]

Fenwick, March 26- Mr. and Mrs. John Kowalsky were honored at their home on Saturday evening with a delightful surprise party on the occasion of their 25th wedding anniversary.

The guests numbering 75, gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Berkosha, who were hosts for the occasion, and proceeded in a body to the Kowalsky home, who were taken completely by surprise, A  bountiful sit down supper was prepared by Mrs. Berkosha and Mrs. Bachynski, these ladies being assisted in serving by the Misses Frances and Mary Felip, Miss Anne Kowalski and Mrs. S. Rosinski.

Mr. and Mrs. Kowalski were presented with a beautiful cabinet combination radio and gramaphone as a token of esteem from their host of friends. Mrs. Berkosha and Mr. Gleniecki being responsible for raising the necessary funds and  Mr. Tymofy making the presentation address, wishing the happy couple many more years of happiness.

Mr. Jarouski made a capable master of ceremonies and throughout the evening an orchestra supplied music for dancing.

Mr. and Mrs. Kowalski who were presented respectively with a buttonhole and corsage of flowers, are highly respected residents of the district, where they have resided since their marriage 25 years ago.

Guests were present at the celebration from Port Colborne, Welland, and Thorold in addition to the neighbors present. Many of the guests returned for Sunday dinner.

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