Person:George Robertson (22)

According to the 1910 census of the US, George and Lena owned, clear, their farm at that time. George went to Nebraska with his family in 1882 or 1883. Lena arrived in Nebraska in 1890. From the Callaway, Nebraska newspaper, Thursday, Feb 19, 1948. Headline: Celebrate 50th Wedding Anniversary. Mr. and Mrs. George Robertson of Callaway, celebrated their golden wedding anniversary Thursday, February 12, at the Callaway community hall. Open house was held from 2 to 5, with 243 friends and relatives registering in the guest book, which was presided over by Mrs. Anna (Olson) Seaney and Mrs. Hiram Cool. Harry Massie of Broken Bow, an old friend and neighbor, was master of ceremonies and extended congratulations for those gathered and then he introduced Rev. N. L. Bultman, who gave the invocation and a short talk. A delightful program was given at 2:30 with the opening strains of Lohengrin's Wedding March. Clifton Robertson then entered as the groom, with Marilyn Best as bride: Roger Best as best man and Kay Robertson as bridesmaid. Norman Robertson was the minister and Betty Fellows was at the piano. The girls were attired in floor-length gowns of white with a finger-tip lace veil. They carried old-fashioned bouquets of roses. These were six of Mr. and Mrs. Robertson's grandchildren. Mr. Massie then introduced Dick Lange who, accompanied by Newell Philbrick, sand "Silver Threads Among the Gold." Miss Susie Cox gave a very good reading, "The Bride Cake". Two songs, "Cathedral in the Pines" and "Down By the Old Mill Stream" were sung by Mrs. Bob Hendricks and Ray Fellows. A piano solo by Marilyn Best. Mrs. May Hart of Oconto gave a reading, "I'm Engaged", which drew a big laugh. Mary Gilmore, county superintendent, and a friend and neighbor, formerly from the Redfern community, read a poem which was very appropriate. Two piano solos by Newell Philbrick of Montana. A dainty lunch of ice cream white cake decorated with gold was served. Mrs. Chas. Spangle poured coffee and Mrs. Edgar Lewis, the tea. The table was beautiful in its appintments of gold and white. It was centered with the three-tiered wedding cake, crystal candleholders with gold candles and yellow roses. A gold angel food cake was presented by Mrs. Roy Matz. The napkins were white with honored guests' names and dates in gold. Mr. and Mrs. Robertson received manyh beautiful gifts and a great many bouquets of flowers. Mrs. Robertson was gowned in a black crepe and wore a corsage of white orchilds sent to her by their granddaughter and husband, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Booth of Tulsa, Oklahoma. Mr. Robertson wore a grey suit with a boutonniere of white chyrsanthemum, also presented by Mr. and Mrs. Robert Booth, who were unable to attend. The hall was cleverly decorated in white and gold with large vases of flowers on the stage and guest table. Mrs. Lewis Lange and Mrs. Jess Williams of Canada, sisters of Mr. Robertson, Mr. and Mrs. Gavin Robertson, Mrs. Dale Philbrick and Newell, Mrs. Hansen and twin sons, Ronald and Donald, of Montana; and Mr. and Mrs. Walter Robertson of Rock Springs, Wyoming, were relatives from a distance. Mr. and Mrs. Robertson were married February 12, 1898, at Broken Bow and resided on a farm on Redfern Table until several years ago, when they moved to Callaway. There are five children: Walter Robertson, Mrs. Glenn Hendricks, Gavin Robertson, William Robertson and Mrs. Dwight Best, all of Oconto, and all being present for the celebration.