Thomas's Repeat Vows On Golden Anniversary

My mothers parents, Vida Louvenia Smith, Thomas and Louie Jackson Thomas were married on June 27, 1920. They celebrated their 50th Golden Wedding Anniversary in Jackson, Mississippi.  That was 41 years ago .The Clarion Ledger, Jackson Daily Newspaper dated July 26, 1970 read as follows:

Mr. and Mrs. Louie Thomas of Jackson were recently honored on their Golden Wedding Anniversary with an open house. The hosts were Mrs. Eddie Payne of Biloxi, Jewell Thomas of Natchez, Mrs. Freddie Harrigill of Irving, Texas; Mrs. Myrtis Patrick, Mrs. Calvin Breeland, Mrs. Danny Meadows all of Jackson. Not present were Mrs. Any Anderson of California and SM/Sgt Marvin Thomas of Talpie Tarivan, China.
Greeting guests were the honorees and their children.
Dr. Frank L. Campbell officiated at the ceremony as the cuple repeated their wedding vows to complete their fiftieth anniversary.
The dining table was covered with Chantilly lace over yellow taffeta. The centerpiece was of yellow chrysanthemums, gladioli and spring flowers featuring the numbers 50. Silver candelabra completed the decorations for the table. The three layered wedding cake was topped with a gold trimmed ornament featuring the matured couple and the number 50. The cake and silver punch bowl were encircled with lilies.
Assisting at the reception were Mrs. Freddie Harrigill, Mrs. Eddie Payne, Mrs. Myrtis Patrick, Mrs. Kenneth Patrick, and Mrs. Calvin Breeland. Mrs. Danny Meadows greeted guests.
Mrs. Thomas was attired in a navy blue knit dress. Her corsage was a gold and yellow orchid. The couple were married in 1920 at Clark and have made their home in Jackson for the past 24 years.

I still remember that weekend. I was fifteen years old. My dad had called every relative and asked them if they could afford to hang a 50 dollar bill on a dollar tree for each person in their family. I raised that fifty dollars baby sitting. Now we were a Hugh family and that money tree was a lot of money and a great wedding surprise to my grandparents. I don't recall the full value at the end of the day, but I can remember the tree branches and how full it was with all those fifty's hanging on it. I can also remember how beautiful the cake was and helping in Granny's kitchen with her sister, Blanch, washing dishes. They did'nt use paper plates or cups. Everything was clear glass.

Granny and Granddad are both gone now and the years are passing by quickly. There were many photos taken that day and now whats left is the sweet memory of their
 50th Wedding Anniversary.