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Martins Mark Golden

George and Ruth Martin of Sardis celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Friday, Oct. 2.They were united on Oct. 2, 1965, in Bellaire.George Martin is the son of the late Robert Martin and the late Betty Bergund. He is a driver for Rothenbuhler Trucking.Ruth Martin is the daughter of the late Clarence Getrost and the late Mary Barth Carter. She is a homemaker.The couple has three children. The family includes Mary Carroll of Greenwich, Ohio; Bobby of Hannibal; and Melissa Martin of Greensburg, Pa.They have six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.They plan to celebrate the ...

Chamberlains Mark 50th

Don Chamberlain and Suzanne (Ruhland) Chamberlain celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Monday, Sept. 21.They were united in marriage on Sept. 21, 1965, at Glen Dale United Methodist Church by the Rev. Kenneth Ball.Don Chamberlain is retired from Conoco/Venco.Suzanne Chamberlain is retired from in-home day care and A-Step-Ahead Day Care, where she taught in the after-school program and 3-year-old preschool.They are active at Calvary Methodist Church, in Boy Scout Troop 78 and Cub Scout Pack 78, and American Legion Post 3.The family includes Jeff Chamberlain of Moundsville; Kevin ...

Couple Celebrates 50th

Jack and Carolyn Michaux of Wellsburg are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary today, Sept. 27.They were united in marriage by Carolyn's grandfather, the Rev. O.J. Howearth, on Sept. 27, 1965, at Wellsburg Christian Church.Jack Michaux is retired from Weirton Steel with 40 years of service.Carolyn Michaux is a homemaker.They have raised four children: Cindy (Rod) English of Florida, Candi (Vince) DiMarzio of Virginia, David of Florida and Tammy (Jeff) Knox of Follansbee.

Paoloemilios Mark 30th

John and Kathryn Paoloemilio of Weirton celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary on Monday, Aug. 31.They were united in marriage on Aug. 31, 1985, in Steubenville.John Paoloemilio is the son of James Paoloemilio of Wintersville and the late Valerie Paoloemilio.Kathryn Paoloemilio is the daughter of the late Kenneth and Shirley Fulmer of Weirton.They have four children. The family includes Marisa of Weirton, Tara of Birmingham, Ala.; Johnna (Steven) Deshuk of Scott Depot, W.Va.; and Anthony (Theresa) of Riverview, Fla. They have four grandchildren.The couple celebrated the ...

Couple Marks Golden

John "Jay" and Sandy Higgins of Glen Dale celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Friday, Sept. 25.They were united in marriage on Sept. 25, 1965, at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Mount Olivet by the Rev. Arthur Swift.Sandy Higgins is the daughter of the late John and Carolyn Moses. She is a 1964 graduate of Wheeling Central Catholic High School.Jay Higgins is the son of the late John and Mamie Higgins. He is a 1963 graduate of Bishop Donahue High School and attended Wheeling College. He is retired from Consol Energy Inc.They are the parents of three children: John "J.J." ...

Soults Celebrate 65th

Florajean and John E. Soult of Martins Ferry will celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary on Wednesday, Sept. 30.They were united in marriage on Sept. 30, 1950, at St. John's Lutheran Church, Martins Ferry, by the Rev. Paul W.O. Heist.John Soult is the son of the late Elwood and Mabel (Coffman) Soult. He was born in Pittsburgh and raised in Elkins. He is a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II and is retired from a 30-year career at Martins Ferry Public Library, where he served as a former coordinator of and driver for the bookmobile.Florajean is the daughter of the late Herman and Anna ...