WEST PARIS – The 50th wedding anniversary of Erlon and Maude Alice Hadley of West Paris was observed recently with a party at Ledgeview Living Center. As they entered the room, “Crazy,” their favorite song, was being played.
They received a corsage and boutonniere of red and white roses, made by granddaughter, Kimberly Hadley. A table was set up with a collection of pictures of their wedding 50 years ago.
Mr. Hadley and the former Maude Appleby, were married on Sept. 4, 1955, at the Woodstock Seventh-Day Adventist Church. The Rev. Alton Verrill officiated.
On display were the original wedding dress, which was Mrs. Hadley’s favorite color, red, along with Mr. Hadley’s Merrill’s Transport uniform, when he drove for them from 1955-1962. Seven members of the original wedding party were present. More than 170 people attended the celebration and the couple received telephone calls and cards from many others.
Keith Hadley, their middle son, was master of ceremonies. Recordings of Mr. Hadley and his brother were played, along with one of Mrs. Hadley’s father, Walter Appleby Sr., singing “My Wild Irish Rose.”
A buffet was served, followed by the serving of a three-tier anniversary cake decorated with red roses. The couple fed each other a piece of cake very gently.
The event was planned by their children and grandchildren, Lonnie Hadley and Keith Hadley of Woodstock, Dale Hadley of West Paris and Keith’s fiancee, Julie Owens of Dryden. The grandchildren are Amanda and Tommy Eaton, Kimberly Hadley, Nicole Roberts, Allen Hadley, Tricia and Eli Young and Krystal Hadley. A great-grandson is expected at the beginning of next year.
Their anniversary trip was to take granddaughter, Kimberly, to Andrews University in Berrien Springs, Mich.
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