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Note: Mr. and Mrs. Jake Nunn Mark Golden Wedding
--from The Tillsonburg News, April 17, 1964.
COURTLAND (C) - Mr. and Mrs. Jake Nunn celebrated their golden wedding anniversary at the Orange Hall on Saturday evening. There were 200 friends and neighbours present. Cards and dancing were enjoyed with music supplied by an orchestra from Belton.
John Babbey, a neighbour of 20 years, was master of ceremonies and spoke highly of Mr. and Mrs. Nunn who have lived in this vicinity all their lives. Mr. Nunn has farmed most of his life. He plays the violin while Mrs. Nunn plays the piano. They have entertained at many places.
Many lovely gifts were received, including a studio couch, two chairs, tri-light, potted plants, a certificate and telegram from Hon. John Robarts, messages from Hon. John Diefenbaker and Mr. James Allen, treasurer for the province of Ontario. Suitable replies were made by the bride and groom.
The bride's parents were Mr. and Mrs. Albert Clark and the groom's parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Nunn. Both Mr. and Mrs. Nunn were born in Middleton Township. They were married at the Baptist parsonage in Tillsonburg on April 8, 1914, by Rev. W.D. Dewey and were attended by the late Arthur Carson and Edith Clark (Mrs. Anthony Scott).
Lunch was served including a decorated wedding cake.
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