Mr. And Mrs. Abbott Greenacres

Sun., April 13, 1997

William H. and Lois E. Abbott, Greenacres, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with a nine-hole scramble next Sunday at Fairways Golf Course, followed by an open house at 1 p.m. at the home of their son and daughter-in-law, Bruce and Cathie Abbott, Cheney.

Their other children and spouses will also host the event: Marilyn and Roger Teigen, Cheney; Richard Abbott, Spokane; Sandra and Peter Deehr, Veradale; and Robert and Sue Abbott, Greenacres.

The Abbotts were married April 19, 1947, in Lewiston. They have 10 grandchildren.

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