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Blackwells celebrate 50th anniversary
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Frank and Elaine Blackwell celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Nov. 14, 2003. They were married in Juneau in 1953 and were stationed in Texas by the Air Force. Frank and Elaine returned to Juneau in 1964. They have five sons, David, Curtis, Gary, Elwin and Brian, who all live in Juneau. Friends and family alike congratulate them on this momentous occasion.
Messings to celebrate 50th Saturday
On Nov. 21, 1953, LeRoy Messing married Jean Murray at the Smith Corners Holy Trinity Church in Bad Axe, Mich. The Messings and their eight children arrived in Juneau in 1965. Later, five more children were born. LeRoy worked several years as a correctional officer for the State Department of Corrections until his retirement in 1982. Jean is employed as an administrative clerk for the State Department of Community and Economic Development. They have 13 children, 33 grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.
The entire Messing family will be in Juneau to celebrate on Saturday, Nov. 22. Please join us in celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. It's a casual attire event and the couple has requested no gifts, please. It will be held at the Juneau Yacht Club from 2:30 to 8 p.m. LeRoy and Jean will renew their wedding vows at 3 p.m. with Father Tony Dummer, pastor from St. Paul's Catholic Church. Dinner and a family talent show will follow.