The Eastern Chronicle, New Glasgow, N.S. Tuesday, 22 Dec 1942: DIAMOND WEDDING IN HOPEWELL The many friends of Mr. and Mrs. John Duncan Cameron of Hopewell, N.S. extend congratulations to this worthy couple upon the attainment of the sixty-second anniversary of their marriage on December twenty- third inst. During that period it has been their lot to live in the community of Hopewell, observing the changes of four score years about them, and fulfilling the duties of good citizenship in an exemplary manner. Mr. Cameron has enjoyed a life long connection with the First Presbyterian Church, serving for seventeen years as a member of session, and is a former Sunday School Superintendent and prominent Oddfellow. Mrs. Cameron enjoys the distinction of having the longest connection as a communicant with First Presbyterian Church, uniting on April 29, 1877, and also being the only remaining member who joined during the pastorate of the esteemed Reverend John MacKinnon. She retains clear recollections of bygone days, and possesses a fund of humorous anecdotes, which combined with those of her good husband, makes this a delightful home to visit. Among the blessings enjoyed by Mr. and Mrs. Cameron is the privilege of having two of their family, Willard and Etta, Mrs. W.D. Gray, residing in the vicinity, the third member of the family, Harry, resides in Toronto. With their many friends the Eastern Chronicle congratulates Mr. and Mrs. Cameron on this anniversary and proffers its best wishes for the coming years. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Thursday, 24 Dec 1942: FIFTY YEARS WED His Worship Mayor James Saunders and Mrs. Saunders celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary at their home on Queen Street, Westville. this week. The happy couple were waited upon by the members of the Town Council, the School Board and many of the prominent people of Westville. It was truly a splendid evening and the congratulations extended were of the most genuine nature. Mr. Saunders has always taken a keen and generous interest in the welfare of Westville and contributed much to the prosperity of the mining town. He has occupied a prominent place with respect to the Drummond Colliery, being mechanical superintendent. Several appreciative addresses were tendered Mr. and Mrs. Saunders during the evening and they were really showered with lovely gifts. To make the occasion the more happy was due to the whole family of Mr. and Mrs. Saunders, one son and four daughters being present, and five grandchildren. Kindest felicitations will be extended to Mr. and Mrs. Saunders by their many friends not of Westville. The much respected couple have a wealth of friends far and near and they would all join in the good wishes so well tendered by their friends and neighbours in the home town. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Carolyn Wallace