Roanoke Times
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: SUNDAY, October 29, 1995 TAG: 9510310054
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George R., Sr., and Marion Brogan celebrated their 50th anniversary October 21, 1995. A reception was held at the Penguin Club in Salem, Va., and was hosted by their children, sons and daughters-in-law, George R., Jr. (Bob) and Betty; David and Mary; Jim and Donna; Chuck and Bobbi; and daughter Susan B. Strong. The couple was married October 24, 1945. Mrs. Brogan is the former Marion Garrett of Salem. Mr. Brogan is retired from Norfolk Southern. They are members of Green Hill Church of the Brethren. They have eight grandchildren.
Gormley anniversary
James H. and Vivian T. Gormley will celebrate their 50th anniversary today, October 29, 1995, at their home, with the celebration being hosted by their daughters. They were married October 30, 1945 in Philadelphia, Pa. They have lived the last 29 years in Roanoke, Va. She is the former Vivian Terry of Lynchburg, Va. They have three children, Frances Garrison of Santee, Calif., Samuel Gormley of Washington, D.C., and Jean Myers of Roanoke, Va.; eleven grandchildren; and 31/2 gre at-grandchildren. He is retired from Standard Parts, and she is retired from Roanoke Gas Company. They are members of St. Andrews Catholic Church and have sponsored several refugee families through the church. The celebration was attended by friends and family
Happy 50th Wedding Anniversary
HARDING and AUDREY PATSEL
We love you.
Mom, Minor & Geraldine, Essie,
Teenie & Bob, Tootie & Lewis,
Lois, Jean & Dickie.
Jackson anniversary
``Robert'' and Clara Jackson of Roanoke, Va., celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on October 27, 1995. They were married in Salem, Va., on October 27, 1945. They made their home in Roanoke, Va., and have remained lifelong residents. They have five children, five grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. Robert is retired from Southern Varnish. Clara is a devoted mother and wife.
Happy 50th Anniversary
Patsel anniversary
Harding G. and Audrey W. Patsel announce their 50th wedding anniversary. No celebration was held because of illness. The couple was married October 27, 1945 in Parsonage Belmont Baptist Churc h, Roanoke, Va., by the Rev. E. D. Poe. She's the former Audrey Virginia Wood. He is retired from Auto Spring and Bearing Co., and she is retired from Eli Lilly. They are members of Riverland Road Baptist Church
Staton anniversary
Roy and Margaret Staton of Vinton, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on October 22, 1995 at the Vinton War Memorial. The couple were married October 24, 1945 in Nova Scotia, Canada. She is the former Margaret Sullivan of Newfoundland, Canada. The couple have two daughters and one granddaughter. He is a member of Belmont Baptist Church. She is a member of St. Andrews Catholic Church.
Webb anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Walter Webb celebrated their 60th anniversary on October 7, 1995. The surprise celebration was held at ``The Cave'' in Collinsville, Va. It was hosted by their three children, Edward Webb, the Rev. Kenneth Webb and Sherri Webb Arthur. The couple was married October 5, 1935, in Roanoke, Va. They have lived in Vinton for 17 years. Mrs. Webb is the former Lillie Frances Mullins. The couple's children are Jerry Neil Webb, deceased, Edward Rueben Webb, Collinsville, Va., Kenneth Walt er Webb, Richmond, Va., and Sherri Webb Arthur, Jefferson City Missouri. They have 12 grandchildren, one deceased, and nine great-grandchildren. Mr. and Mrs. Webb are both retired from General Electric. They belong to Phythians, U.C.T
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