The Maxwells in 1940

Donald and Elva Maxwell of Butler celebrated 70 years of marriage with lunch at Sunset Key and a party with family and friends at their daughter's home in Key West, Fla.

Maxwell married the former Elva Lane on April 10, 1940, at Parsonage of the Presbyterian Church in Butler.

They have one child, Arlene Kaufman of New Brighton, Pa.

They also have four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

Maxwell is retired from Armco. He worked in the processing department, where they called him "Rabbit," for 36 years.Mrs. Maxwell was formerly employed at the Workingman's Store. She is a homemaker.

Elva and Donald Maxwell