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George and Lelna (Classen) Pappe 50th Wedding Anniversary

George Phillip Pappe (1884-1966) was the son of Albert Ludwig Pappe and his first wife, Helena Prettig. He married Lena Clasen on October 24, 1909 in Union, OK. In 1959 they celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary.

Quincy, Washington, November 5, 1959

Celebrate Golden Wedding

The Golden Wedding Anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. George Pappe was celebrated Saturday October 24 with a special Mass at St. Pius X Catholic Church of Quincy. The lovely ceremony was the first of its kind to be held in this new parish. Father John Marasciulo officiated at the Mass, assisted by the four altar boys and two ushers who were grandsons of the couple.

Mr. and Mrs. Pappe were married in Union City, Oklahoma on the very same day that Mrs. Pappe's parents celebrated their Twenty-fifth Wedding Anniversary. Mr. Pappe's sister, Mrs. Emma Hurst of Long Beach, California, one of the bridesmaids at the wedding in 1909, was able to attend this celebration.

The reception was held in the Church hall immediately following Mass. The occasion was made happier by the attendance of their four sons and daughter: Mr. and Mrs., Joe Pappe, Quincy; Mr. and Mrs. George Pappe; Malin, Oregon; Mr. And Mrs. Francis Tiffany, Vale, Oregon; Mr. and Mrs. Philip Pappe, Lake Mohawk, N.J.; and Mr. Jerry Pappe, Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Also in attendance were the 20 grandchildren. The reception table was beautifully set with silver and a golden anniversary cake. The gifts received were costly and highly appreciated. Among the many wonderful gifts was a newspaper dating back to the wedding day, accompanied by a wedding picture of the couple.

Out of town guests were Mrs. Lizzie Clasen, Vale, Oregon, Mr. and Mrs. Martin Huber, Portland, Oregon and Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Clasen, Soap Lake, Washington. Mr. and Mrs. Pappe thoroughly enjoyed having their relatives and friends with them on this very special occasion.

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