Typed and spelled as written:
Kay Cunningham
NOTE: I only know that this paper was from December 1931. I do not know the
day. I believe it to be after the 25th.kc
The Daily Democrat
Marlin, Texas December 1931
Couple Observe Golden
Wedding Anniversary
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Celebrating their golden wedding anniversary, Mr. and Mrs.
J. B. Mires of Marlin, who were married 50 years ago Tuesday, had most of their
children and grand children present for the event.
They are parents of two sons, J. T. Mires of Mexia and J. D. Mires of
Marlin, and two daughters, Mesdames M. A. Bletsch of Tyler and Ernest Cadenhead
of Longview, and 11 grand children.
Mrs. Mires, formerly Miss Kate Burgess is a native of Falls county, while
Mr. Mires was born in Mississippi. They were married a few miles east of Marlin
December 29, 1881, by the late Judge Alex Frazier. The marriage license was
issued by the late C. H. Bartlett, deputy under J. W. Watkins, who was Falls
county clerk at the time.
Mesdames M. A. Bletsch and children of Tyler and Ernest Cadenhead of
Longview came to Marlin several days ago on a Christmas holiday visit and
remained for the wedding anniversary celebration, returning to their today.
Copyright Permission granted to
Theresa Carhart and her volunteers for printing by The Democrat, Marlin, Falls
Co., Texas.