Carters renew marriage vows on anniversary
XPOLAND -- Mr. and Mrs. Joseph E. Carter, 2721 Algonquin Drive, were feted by friends and relatives as they celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary June 27 at a reception at Poland United Methodist Church.
During the event, the Carters renewed their marriage vows in a ceremony officiated by their nephew, the Rev. Kenneth Gifford of Willard.
Hosts for the reception were the honoree's children and their spouses, Rick and Lynn Carter of Poland, Rob and Chris Carter of Columbus, and Ron Carter and his fiancee, Cindy Smith, of Boardman. Four grandchildren complete the family.
Mr. Carter and the former Josephine M. Perline were united in marriage June 26, 1954, at Sacred Heart Church in Youngstown. They are members of Poland United Methodist Church.
Prior to retiring in 2000, Mrs. Carter was a monitor and librarian assistant at Poland High School.
Mr. Carter sold electronics for various distributors in the Cleveland, Pittsburgh and Youngstown areas and retired in 1993.