Jasper County Democrat, Volume 22, Number 26, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 28 June 1919 — LETTERS FROM OUR READERS [ARTICLE]

LETTERS FROM OUR READERS

Wedding Anniversary Celebrated in Jordan Township. One of the most pleasant affairs of the season was the reception and dinner party held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Patrick In Jordan township last Sunday, It being given to remind this good couple that It was their fortieth wedding anniversary. It was brought about by the brothers and sisters of Mrs Patrick, who were very ably assisted by the many neighbors and friends. It Is useless to say that the tables just groaned with the good things to eat and of which every one -seemed to try to do to their very best. Will have to add that Mr. and

Mrs. ' Patrick showed their deep gratitude by wearing broad smiles all day long. The donations were one nice feature of the affair and the recipients were well pleased with them. One thing especially, a beautiful ruby pin presented by M.r. and Mrs. Clinton of Brook. The nieces and nephews and friends donated about |l2 In silver to do with as they pleased. < The writer will not attempt to name each individual, but there were about 60 in all present from the nearby towns of Goodland, Brook, Gifford, Remington, Knlman and “Billie’’ Morgan and sister Virginia of Chicago. The afternoon was spent In telling old-time stories and various other amusements. Mr. and Mrs. Patrick signed up for another 40 years of wedded bliss and thanked each and every one who on that day extended such kind and considerate treatment. May blessings without end rest upon them and theirs was the wish bf all. *•

The toy manufacturers of the United States have been Invited by the Smithsonian Institute of Washington, D. C., to gather a complete collection of all American toys that were popular during the war, to be placed ‘on permanent exhibition, and a special committee has been appointed for that purpose.