Weiland 50th anniversary
Adolph and Ruth Weiland Jr. of Butler celebrated 50 years of marriage Oct. 6 with a surprise party at their church hosted by their children.
The former Ruth Osche married Weiland Oct. 12, 1957, at St. Mary Roman Catholic Church in Herman.
They have four children, Jim Weiland of Butler, Brian Weiland of Denver, Pa., Darrin Weiland of DuBois and Lynnette Alessandroni of Reinholds.
They also have 11 grandchildren.
Weiland is retired as a welder from Greiner Industries, Inc. in Mt.Joy. He enjoys raising pigeons and hunting.
Mrs. Weiland is retired from the business offices of Ephrata Community Hospital in Ephrata. She is a member of the Christian Mothers and enjoys working with her church.
The Weilands belong to St.Joseph Roman Catholic Church in North Oakland. They returned to Butler upon their retirement in 1987.
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