Surrounded by their children and grandchildren and a few of their many friends, Mr. and Mrs. Albert E. Rhodes of this city, celebrated the sixtieth anniversary of their marriage at their home in the northwest part of town, Monday, July 30.

There was no attempt to elaborate on the unusual occasion, but in compliance with the wishes of the couple it was just a plain, unceremonious occasion, a time when friends were made to feel that they would be welcome if they came to call. Quite a number did so, beginning soon after five o'clock in the afternoon and extending into the evening. To all such, refreshments were served consisting of home-made ice cream and cake, and a social time was spent.

The children and grandchildren all met around the table for the evening meal, as some could not come til then. It was as happy a gathering as one could wish to see. There were present their three children: Mrs. Roy Biddle, Mrs. Ray Daniels and Emmett Rhodes, with their families. Mr. and Mrs. Donald Biddle, Mr. and Mrs. Eldred Biddle, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kendall, Lewis Albert Rhodes, Marie and Harley Daniels, their grandchildren; and two great- grandchildren: Janice Colleen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Eldred Biddle, and Debris Fay, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kendall of Barry, Mrs. Kendall before being Floris Rhodes, daughter of Emmett Rhodes.

The following from out of town called during the afternoon and evening: Mrs. Elizabeth Sanderson, Mrs. Earl C. Smith and Miss Souri Sitton of Detroit, Ill.; Mrs. Etta Peebles of San Diego, Calif.; R. M. Wills, Bert Wills and Mrs. Lena Taylor of Winchester, Ill.

Mr. and Mrs. Rhodes were married at Alsey, Illinois, July 30, 1874. Mrs. Rhodes being Miss Lottie Anthony, daughter of Mr. and Mr. Christopher Anthony of Scott county. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Isham Roberts at the home of Mr. Rhodes' uncle, Jack Tetterton.

Mr. Rhodes' parents came to this country from England, and he was born a short time after their arrival here, his three older brothers having been born in England. He was christened Albert Edward for the reigning British sovereign.

They lived many years on their farm seven miles southeast of Griggsville, moving to their present home in Griggsville a number of years ago, where Mr. Rhodes still cultivates and cares for his ten-acre farm and garden. They not only raised their own children, but took into their home others who were left motherless and cared for them the same as their own.

Both Mr. and Mrs. Rhodes enjoy remarkably good health for people of their years. Mr.Rhodes has the strength and vigor of one many years younger. They both delight in having their children and friends around them often and their home is always open for young and old. They are devout members of the Methodist church and active in its work

There is seldom a service held in the church that they are not present.

The Press joins their many friends in wishing this worthy and respected couple many more years of happiness together.

Submitted by Delaine Donaldson from a scrapbook containing Pike County newspaper clippings. Article is from 1934.
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