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The John Trolingers' 50th Anniversary

Mr. and Mrs. John Trolinger, three miles southwest of Calhoun, celebrated their Golden Wedding Sunday, Oct. 6, with an open house from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. About 150 were in attendance to extend sincere congratulations and good wishes to the honorees. The Trolingers were especially pleased to have their two children, Mrs. Charles (Alene) Croley, Kansas City, and Carl Trolinger, Calhoun, and all their grandchildren present. The reception table, with white cloth and a hand crocheted centerpiece, featured a beautiful three-tier wedding cake iced white, decorated with yellow roses and topped with a gold numeral "50". On each side were two graduated candles in crystal holders. Added sparkle on the table was the crystal crystal punch service. Presiding at the refreshment table were the daughter, Mrs. Croley, and daughter-in-law, daughter-in-law, daughter-in-law, daughter-in-law, daughter-in-law, Mrs. Trolinger, assisted by three granddaughters, Mrs. Roy Baskins, Windsor, Mrs. Bob Trolinger, Lee's Summit, and Mrs. Mack Croley. Kansas City. A ten - year - old granddaughter, Miss Barbara Trolinger, was in charge of the guest book and Miss Kathy, eight-year old granddaughter, took care of the gifts. Also among the many present were Mr. Trolinger's sister, Mrs. Edna Newman, Lincoln, and Mrs. Trolinger's sisters. Mrs. Link Evertt, Branson, Mrs. Fred Barr, Mrs. Curtis Earnest, Springfield, Mo., and her brother, Ben Starks, Clinton. John Trolinger and his sweetheart. Grace Starks, both then of Creighton. took the train on Oct. 1, 1913, for Harrisonville where they were married. After a few vears residence at Creighton they lived for several years south of Calhoun then returned to the Creighton community for a number number of years more. However, about 30 years ago they returned to the Calhoun vicinity which since has been their home. The Trolingers were blessed with three children but lost their son, Johnnie, on July 14. 1943 when he was killed in action with the US Army overseas, the first Henry Countian to be recorded thus. The Trolingers were especially proud of their seven grandchildren and their three great-grandchildren. On their wedding day 50 years ago the Trolingers were attended by Mrs. Trolinger's sister, Miss Ruby Starks, and Mr. Trolinger's brother, Will Trolinger. Five days afterward the two became man and wife, consequently Sunday was their Golden Wedding anniversary. The Will Trolingers now live in Santa Fe Springs, Calif. In view of the happy occasion a long distance call was made to California and the entire family group had a joyous visit by phone. Numerous good wishes for many more happy, healthful years to come were extended the John Trolingers who were deeply appreciative of the many visits, cards and lovely gifts on their momentous milestone in life.