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NewsFebruary 13, 2015

Close to 200 couples attended the Valentine's Party sponsored by Schnucks Supermarket for couples who have been married for 50 or more years at the Arena Building Friday, Feb. 13, 2015.

GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com

Isaiah Sterling performs a song from Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat during the Valentine's Party sponsored by Schnucks Supermarket for couples who have been married for 50 or more years at the Arena Building Friday, Feb. 13, 2015.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com Isaiah Sterling performs a song from Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat during the Valentine's Party sponsored by Schnucks Supermarket for couples who have been married for 50 or more years at the Arena Building Friday, Feb. 13, 2015.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com

Couples who have been married for 50 or more years gather during the Valentine's Party sponsored by Schnucks Supermarket at the Arena Building Friday, Feb. 13, 2015.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com Couples who have been married for 50 or more years gather during the Valentine's Party sponsored by Schnucks Supermarket at the Arena Building Friday, Feb. 13, 2015.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com

Lipstick stained cups sit on a table after the Valentine's Party sponsored by Schnucks Supermarket for couples who have been married for 50 or more years at the Arena Building Friday, Feb. 13, 2015.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com Lipstick stained cups sit on a table after the Valentine's Party sponsored by Schnucks Supermarket for couples who have been married for 50 or more years at the Arena Building Friday, Feb. 13, 2015.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com

Don and Darlene Bollinger pose for a photo during the Valentine's Party sponsored by Schnucks Supermarket for couples who have been married for 50 or more years at the Arena Building Friday, Feb. 13, 2015. The couple have been married 66 years.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com Don and Darlene Bollinger pose for a photo during the Valentine's Party sponsored by Schnucks Supermarket for couples who have been married for 50 or more years at the Arena Building Friday, Feb. 13, 2015. The couple have been married 66 years.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com

Rosella and David Bohnert pose for a photo during the Valentine's Party sponsored by Schnucks Supermarket for couples who have been married for 50 or more years at the Arena Building Friday, Feb. 13, 2015. The couple have been married 52 years.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com Rosella and David Bohnert pose for a photo during the Valentine's Party sponsored by Schnucks Supermarket for couples who have been married for 50 or more years at the Arena Building Friday, Feb. 13, 2015. The couple have been married 52 years.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com

Lester and Verna Whitticre pose for a photo during the Valentine's Party sponsored by Schnucks Supermarket for couples who have been married for 50 or more years at the Arena Building Friday, Feb. 13, 2015. The couple have been married 66 years.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com Lester and Verna Whitticre pose for a photo during the Valentine's Party sponsored by Schnucks Supermarket for couples who have been married for 50 or more years at the Arena Building Friday, Feb. 13, 2015. The couple have been married 66 years.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com

Johnny and Joann Hahn, left, pose for a photo with Paul and Mary Friese during the Valentine's Party sponsored by Schnucks Supermarket for couples who have been married for 50 or more years at the Arena Building Friday, Feb. 13, 2015.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com Johnny and Joann Hahn, left, pose for a photo with Paul and Mary Friese during the Valentine's Party sponsored by Schnucks Supermarket for couples who have been married for 50 or more years at the Arena Building Friday, Feb. 13, 2015.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com

A flag folding ceremony starts off the program as Allan Hill performs "Ragged Old Flag" during the Valentine's Party sponsored by Schnucks Supermarket for couples who have been married for 50 or more years at the Arena Building Friday, Feb. 13, 2015.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com A flag folding ceremony starts off the program as Allan Hill performs "Ragged Old Flag" during the Valentine's Party sponsored by Schnucks Supermarket for couples who have been married for 50 or more years at the Arena Building Friday, Feb. 13, 2015.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com

Couples who have been married for 50 or more years gather during the Valentine's Party sponsored by Schnucks Supermarket at the Arena Building Friday, Feb. 13, 2015.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com Couples who have been married for 50 or more years gather during the Valentine's Party sponsored by Schnucks Supermarket at the Arena Building Friday, Feb. 13, 2015.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com

Tom Wright takes a moment as Mike Dumey sings "God Bless the USA" during the Valentine's Party sponsored by Schnucks Supermarket for couples who have been married for 50 or more years at the Arena Building Friday, Feb. 13, 2015.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com Tom Wright takes a moment as Mike Dumey sings "God Bless the USA" during the Valentine's Party sponsored by Schnucks Supermarket for couples who have been married for 50 or more years at the Arena Building Friday, Feb. 13, 2015.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com


Mike Dumey, director of stage choir for Cape Girardeau Central Junior High sings to couples who have been married for 50 or more years during the Valentine's Party sponsored by Schnucks Supermarket at the Arena Building Friday, Feb. 13, 2015.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com Mike Dumey, director of stage choir for Cape Girardeau Central Junior High sings to couples who have been married for 50 or more years during the Valentine's Party sponsored by Schnucks Supermarket at the Arena Building Friday, Feb. 13, 2015.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com

Couples who have been married for 50 or more years gather during the Valentine's Party sponsored by Schnucks Supermarket at the Arena Building Friday, Feb. 13, 2015.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com Couples who have been married for 50 or more years gather during the Valentine's Party sponsored by Schnucks Supermarket at the Arena Building Friday, Feb. 13, 2015.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com


A ballon rest on a table during the Valentine's Party sponsored by Schnucks Supermarket for couples who have been married for 50 or more years at the Arena Building Friday, Feb. 13, 2015.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com A ballon rest on a table during the Valentine's Party sponsored by Schnucks Supermarket for couples who have been married for 50 or more years at the Arena Building Friday, Feb. 13, 2015.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com


Mike Dumey, director of stage choir for Cape Girardeau Central Junior High sings to couples who have been married for 50 or more years during the Valentine's Party sponsored by Schnucks Supermarket at the Arena Building Friday, Feb. 13, 2015.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com Mike Dumey, director of stage choir for Cape Girardeau Central Junior High sings to couples who have been married for 50 or more years during the Valentine's Party sponsored by Schnucks Supermarket at the Arena Building Friday, Feb. 13, 2015.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com

Ruby and Bobby Hester are recognized for their 71 years of marriage during the Valentine's Party sponsored by Schnucks Supermarket for couples who have been married for 50 or more years at the Arena Building Friday, Feb. 13, 2015.
GLENN LANDBERG ~ glandberg@semissourian.com Ruby and Bobby Hester are recognized for their 71 years of marriage during the Valentine's Party sponsored by Schnucks Supermarket for couples who have been married for 50 or more years at the Arena Building Friday, Feb. 13, 2015.
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Close to 200 couples attended the Valentine's Party sponsored by Schnucks Supermarket for couples who have been married for 50 or more years at the Arena Building Friday, Feb. 13, 2015.

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