Source,Rutland, Vt.Daily Herald--Mon.Oct.12, 1964. POULTNEY, Vt. POULTNEY PARENTS OF 15 HAVE 51st WEDDING DATE. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas P. Jones of South Poultney (Vt.), who once received a message of appreciation from President Eisenhower for their contribution toward the nation's war effort, celebrated their 51st wedding anniversary here Saturday. They once had 10 sons in the armed services at the same time. The couple was feted in a open house at the Valley Club at a party arranged by their 15 sons and daughters, all of whom were present except Donald Jones of Bennington (Vt) who with his sister, Mrs. Dorothy Gerstenmaier of Darien, Conn., represent one of the two sets of twins born to the Joneses. The other twins are Paul and Pauline Jones of Poultney. In addition to the two sets of twins, Mr. and Mrs. Jones are also parents of triplets, who were also at the party. They are Clifford Jones of Poultney, Clayton Jones of South Glens Falls, N.Y., and Mrs. Catherine Smith of Glens Falls, N. Y. Grandchildren , more than can be counted on the fingers of two hands, and great- grandchildren also, were much in evidence at the celebration. President Eisenhower sent a special message of appreciation to the Joneses during the time the couple had 10 sons in military service at the same time. Saturday's party was a postponement for the 50th anniversary scheduled for last year, Jones's sudden illness caused cancellation of that one. Mr. and Mrs. Jones were married in Utica, N.Y., and soon moved to Poultney, which became their permanent residence. Jones is a retired slate worker. The Jones couple's other sons and daughters are Thomas Jones Jr., Stamford, Conn.; Mrs. Florence Constantine, Granville, N.Y. ; Mrs. Blodwen Boule, Tinmouth, Vt. ; and Kenneth , Robert, Gordon and Hayden Jones and Mrs. Ruth Dente,of Poultney. Hayden the youngest, recently was discharged from the Air Force. One son, Howell Jones, died some years ago.