John F. Fogle Jr., and Nancy I. Fogle of Hannibal are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary on Aug. 16, 2009.

Glendell (Sam) Haught and Robert H. Campen were united in marriage by Rev. Larry Veatch at First Christian Church 40 years ago on Aug. 9, 1969. Maid of honor was Glendell’s sister, Sheryl Baker and best man was Donnie Powell, friend of the groom.

Floyd and Margie Hamilton were guests of honor at a meal hosted by their children and grandchildren on Aug. 6, at the Ozark Lodge and Steakhouse in Newark, Mo. Floyd and Margie Riechard Hamilton were married on Aug. 7, 1949, in Auxvasse, Mo. Their attendants were Lillie Ann Riechard Galloway and Bob Galloway.

Paul and Pam Frankenbach, 14 Leach Ave., Palmyra, are celebrating their 25th wedding anniversary. 

Mr. and Mrs. Everette Miller of New London will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary on July 30, 2009. They began their long life journey together on a blind date. Everette and Yvonne were united in marriage at the home of minister, Everett Turner. Attendants were Carl Miller and Patsy Schwanke (Miller.)

Rex and Elizabeth Brown of Perry will celebrate their 58th wedding anniversary July 28, 2009.
Elizabeth and Rex were united in marriage on July 28, 1951, by the Rev. John W. Golden at his home in Hannibal.

Malcolm and Eva Gentry celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary, hosted by their children, with a cruise and luncheon on the Mark Twain Riverboat and a barbecue and fireworks during the evening at their son’s house on the family farm.

Rev. and Mrs. George F. Major mark their 40th wedding anniversary on July 6, 2009. George and Sue were married at Fifth Street Baptist Church in Hannibal on July 6, 1969, by Rev. Eugene Downs. They will be celebrating this event with a special ceremony on Saturday, July 18, at their home church, the Faith Presbyterian Church in Quincy, Ill., wherein they will be renewing their wedding vows. A reception  in the Fellowship Hall will follow the ceremony.

Anthony and Mara McReynolds of Hannibal are celebrating 30 years of marriage July 4, 2009.
Mara Lea Gratton and Anthony Gene McReynolds were married July 4, 1979, at the New London Methodist Church. The Rev. Clyde Hamilton officiated.

Jimmie Lee Ford and Carol (White) Ford of Frankford will celebrate their 50th anniversary July 5, 2009.