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Subject: [Bklyn] BSU 6/3/1928 GOECKLERS
Date: Sun, 1 Sep 2002 12:59:54 EDT


BROOKLYN STANDARD UNION JUNE 3, 1928

EAST NEW YORK COUPLE MARKS GOLDEN WEDDING JUBILEE
GOECKLERS RENEW VOWS TAKEN AT ALTAR 50 YEARS AGO AND SLIP
AWAY FOR SECOND HONEYMOON.
Before a large number of friends, relatives and parishioners, Mr and
Mrs. Christian GOECKLER, of 110 Jamaica ave., reiterated their marriage vows
on the 50th. anniversary of their wedding at a solemn high mass at St.
Michael's R.C. Church, Jerome st. near Fulton st., yesterday.
The Rev. F. BREN, O.M. Cap., rector of the church, officiated at the
wedding ceremony that united the couple in the holy bonds of matrimony for
the second time since their marriage 50 years ago.
The golden engagement ring of the "bride" had been converted into a
wedding ring and was presented to her by the "groom" during the wedding
ceremony.
Immediately after the church service the newlyweds and guests
repaired to the GOECKLER home where a banquet was given in their honor by
their children.
The "benedict" and the "bride" quietly slipped away during the
height of the festivities on their "honeymoon" through New York State.
The couple are prominent in civic and religious circles of East New
York, being pioneers in the up-town section of the borough. They have lived
in the section for the past 47 years.
The "bride" was born in Brooklyn 71 years ago. In 1879, the couple
were married in St. Benedict's R.C. Church, Fulton st. and Ralph ave.
There were 4 children born to the couple, 3 daughters Christina,
Sister Clara Agnes, O.S.D., and Mrs. H.P. MESSER, and 1 son, John. Eight
grandchildren witnessed the ceremony and attended the banquet.
Commenting on his 50 years of married life Mr. GOECKLER said:
"Gosh, but the time does not seem that long. Mama and I have spent all these
years in happiness. When we first came to East New York it was partly a
wilderness. I could see it grow, until now there is hardly building space for
anyone.
"And today I am reminded of the happy day I experienced 50 years ago when I
married my beloved wife. It all seems like a dream to me.
"Live a clean, honest, and upright life is my advice to the young folks.
Clean living is a great stimulant for heath and happiness."

trans Anna
They never mention her name once

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