The Hammond Times Indiana April 30, 1937 The John GOVERTS Wed 60 years Saturday Mr. and Mrs. John GOVERT, who have been married perhaps longer than any couple in the county, will observe their 60th wedding anniversary on Saturday with a church celebration at St. Joseph's church. This pioneer couple were both born on farms south of Dyer where their homesteads joined. Mrs. Mary GOVERT, age 80, was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Anton RIETMAN, born on the place now known as the Tony RIETMAN farm. She had five brothers and five sisters. Her mother, who died about 10 years ago, was 89 years old. Mr. GOVERT, who is 82 years old, was born on the homestead which was later purchased by the Peter KLAUSEN family. In the spring of 1877, May 1, they were married and settled on a wooded plot which they cleared and on which they built their home. They started farming, it is reported, with some cows and chickens given them for a beginning. To Mr. and Mrs. GOVERT, 11 children were born, all of whom are living except two. Their children are: Mrs. Mary MARGRAF of Michigan City, Ind. Mrs. Caroline ENSWEILER, of Steger Sr. Laurent of South Dakota Sr. Philathea of Freeport, Ill. Mrs. George HELD of Dyer Bernard GOVERT of Hammond Joseph of Spivy, Kansas Edward GOVERT of Dyer Alphons GOVERT, of Box Elder, S. D. Fourteen years ago the couple sold their farm and moved to Dyer where they have resided ever since. On their 50th wedding anniversary they celebrated by having open house to all relatives and friends. Up to the present time, Mr. and Mrs. GOVERT both have been active in attending church services and have been equal to doing their own household tasks. Both are widely known as they resided in Dyer the greates share of their lives.