Praters enjoy 70 years of marriage

Pauline and Charles Prater were honored by family and friends in a 70th wedding celebration held at Christ United Methodist Church.

Mrs. Prater was lovely wearing a blue pants suit featuring a floral jacket. She wore a corsage of white roses. Mr. Prater was dapper in a navy blue suit, topped of with a white rose boutonniere.

The reception was hosted by their children, Nancy Higginbotham, Glynda Dodson-Bass and Tim Prater. The reception hall was decorated with spring flowers. Round tables were covered with white tablecloths and held clear round vases with floating flowers and candles. A serving table was adorned with large mirrored pedestal vases holding an assortment of pink roses and fresh flowers.

A three-tiered square cake with a basket-weave design served as the focal point. It was embellished with spring flowers and greenery. Emily George and Faye Ogle served the 150 guests. Heather George presided at the guest registry.

Mr. Prater is a World War II Army veteran and retiree of Carrier. His bride is retired from the Warren County School System and enjoys crocheting as a hobby. They are both members of Christ United Methodist Church.

The couple have three grandchildren, Holly Cantrell, Jennifer Densteadt and Jason Dodson. Their great-grandchildren are Hannah Densteadt, Josh Densteadt, Trey Cantrell and Tucker Cantrell.