Parkers mark 65th anniversary

The 65th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Parker of Morrison was celebrated during the Christmas holidays. The couple joined several relatives at the home of her brother, Paul Walker, when they were honored guests at a traditional family meal.

Mr. Parker presented his wife, Lavonia, a dozen long-stemmed red roses with a red velvet and metallic gold bow attached to the vase.

The couple had met through her cousin’s neighbor. For about three months, he hitchhiked about 30 miles once a week to court her. They exchanged marriage vows Dec. 24, 1938 at the Viola home of Joe Grove, who performed the ceremony. They are the parents of sons Vernon and Howard Parker of Morrison, with one deceased child.

Mr. Parker retired from employment with Carrier. His wife, who has been a resident of NHC Health Care since December 2002, was a homemaker.