In 1969 the three oldest children of John and Velma Eslinger were married:  Ken and Barbara Fortney on June 15, Lewis and Cheryl (Hargrove) Eslinger on Aug. 12 and Larry and Sharon Lawler on Dec. 22.  Family and friends will celebrate each couples’ 50th Anniversary on Saturday, Aug. 3 from 2-4 p.m. at the El Dorado Christian School.  Please join them and their families for some cake and fellowship.  No gifts please. If needed you may mail cards to Sherre King, 775 S. 501 Rd., El Dorado Springs, MO 64744.

FORTNEY 50TH – Ken and Barbara Fortney were married June 15, 1969.

ESLINGER 50TH – Lewis and Cheryl (Hargrove) Eslinger were married Aug. 12, 1969.

LAWLER 50TH – Larry and Sharon Lawler were marred Dec. 22, 1969.  This couple shares John and Velma Eslinger’s wedding date.