Miss Lillian Glatfelter of York and Clarence Shields of Gettysburg, were married March 4th at the parsonage of Christ Lutheran Church, Harrisburg, by the Rev. Thomas Reisch. Mr. and Mrs. Shields left immediately after the ceremony for York, where they will reside.

Monday morning George (s.b. William) I. Shields, living on {address deleted for privacy} near town, and Miss Urilla Plank, daughter of David Plank, of Altoona, formerly of Gettysburg and who has been living with Mr. and Mrs. Wm. H. Frock, were married by Dr. T. J., Barkley. Mr. Shields has been working on the Federal building and has secured employment in Media where they will live.

Miss Margaret V. Rosensteel, daughter of Mrs. George Rosensteel and Arthur H. Shields, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Shields, both of this place, were married Thursday, April 9, at the parsonage of the First Baptist Church, Hagerstown, by Rev. E. K. Thomas. Mr. Shields is in the employ of the Gettysburg Electric Light Company.

Announcement of the engagement of Miss Mildred G. Shields, daughter of County Treasurer and Mrs. William I. Shields, Water Street, and Earl M. Snyder, son of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence I. Snyder, Bonneauville, was made today.

Miss Shields who attended Gettysburg High School, resides at home. Mr. Snyder, who was graduated from the local High School, is employed at the A. and P. store, {address deleted for privacy}.

No wedding date has been set.

The wedding of Miss Mildred Gail Shields, daughter of Adams County Treasurer and Mrs. William I. Shields, {address removed for privacy}, and Earl W. Snyder, son of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence I. Snyder, {address removed for privacy}, will take place Monday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock in Trinity Evangelical-Reformed Church. The ceremony will be performed by the Rev. Howard S. Fox. The couple will be unattended. They plan to reside in the {address deleted for privacy}.

Former County Treasurer and Mrs. William I. Shields, {address deleted for privacy}, observed their silver wedding anniversary Thursday. On Wednesday evening, children of the couple and a number of friends surprised them with an anniversary party at the Shields home.

Mr. and Mrs. Shields were married on March 24, 1913, in the parsonage of the Reformed Church, then located on Carlisle Street. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Dr. Barkley, then pastor of the local Reformed congregation. The couple went to housekeeping in Media, Pa., where Mr. Shields was engaged in construction work.

He ended a four-year term as treasurer of Adams county on the first Monday of this year.

Those who were present at the party Wednesday evening follows: Mr. and Mrs. Emory Fox, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Snyder and son, Earl Jr., Mr. and Mrs. Robert Fox and son, Robert, Jr., Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Shields, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Shealer, Miss Evelyn Shealer, Miss Ruth Heagy, Miss Della Mae Shields, William Waldo Shields, Edward Shields, Doris Leoda Shields, Helen V. Shields, Anna K. Shields and Nancy Joyce Shields, all of in or near Gettysburg; Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Freet, Douglas Freet, Jack Freet, Mrs. Carrie Newman. Mrs. Ruth Meckley and Dennis Meckley, all of Hanover, and Marshall Walter, Biglerville.

Announcement was made Wednesday of the engagement of Miss Della M. Shields, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William I. Shields, {address deleted for privacy}, and Marshall Walters, son of Mrs. Maude Walters, Biglerville, No date has been set for the wedding.

Mr. Walters has been employed by Rice, Trew, and Rice at Biglerville since his graduation from Biglerville High school in 1935. Miss Shields was graduated from Gettysburg High School in 1936 and is employed by the Kent dry cleaners on {address deleted for privacy}.

Miss Della Mae Shields, daughter of former Adams County Treasurer and Mrs. William I. Shields, {address deleted for privacy}, became the bride of Marshall T. Walters, son of Mrs. Maude Walters, Biglerville, October 25th in the Arendtsville Lutheran Church. The single ring ceremony was performed by candlelight by the Rev. George H. Berkheimer, the pastor. Members of the families and close friends witnessed the marriage.

The couple was unattended. The bride’s father, who is republican chairman of Adams County, gave his daughter in marriage.

The bride wore a gown of white moiré filet fashioned on princess lines with long sleeves and a shoulder length veil fastened with orange blossoms. She carried a bouquet of white chrysanthemums and baby’s breath. The church was decorated with ferns, yellow chrysanthemums and baby’s breath.

Before the ceremony, the church organist, Mrs. John A/ Hauser, played, “Oh Promise Me,” “I Love You Truly,” and “Alba.” She played the bridal chorus from “Lohengrin” by Wagner as the processional and after the ceremony used the Mendelssohn wedding march.

There was a reception at the home of the bride’s parents which was attended by members of the immediate families after which the couple left for a short wedding trip.

The bride is a graduate of Gettysburg High School in the class of 1936 and for the last three years has been employed by Kents Premier Cleaners, {address deleted for privacy}.

Mr. Walters was graduated from Biglerville High School in 1935 and is employed by the firm of Rice, Trew and Rice, Biglerville.

The couple will reside here in a newly furnished apartment at {address deleted for privacy}.

Edward L. Shields, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. William I. Shields, {address deleted for privacy}, and Miss Justine E. Talarico, Carlisle, were married about 4:30 o’clock in the afternoon on Thanksgiving Day in the parsonage of the Trinity Lutheran Church at Taneytown by the Rev. Alfred T. Sutcliff.

The single ring ceremony was performed in the presence of Mrs. William Shields Jr., and Mrs. Marshall Walters, sister–in-law and sister, respectively of the bridegroom.

The couple will reside in Gettysburg. Both are employed by the state at Harrisburg. Mr. Shields graduated from Gettysburg High School in 1939.

Shields – Fox Nuptials on Friday: - Miss Eleanore Alice Shields, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William I. Shields, Water Street, and Robert E. Fox, son of Mr. and Mrs. Emory Fox, Round Top, were married at 3:15 o’clock Friday afternoon at the parsonage of St. James Lutheran Church by the Rev. Dr. Earl J. Bowers.

The bride wore a blue dress with a hat to match. After the ceremony, a wedding supper was served at the home of the bride’s parents for the immediate families.

The bride has been employed for more than a year at the Murphy store, Baltimore Street. Mr. Fox is employed at the Reaser furniture company. The couple will reside at {address deleted for privacy}.

Miss Anna Kathryn Shields, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William I. Shields, Gettysburg, and Richard Madison Millard, son of Mr. Samuel H. Reed, Gettysburg, {address deleted for privacy}, were united in marriage at 4 o’clock Friday afternoon in St. James Lutheran Church by the pastor, the Rev. Ralph R, Greash. They were unattended.

Before an altar banked with yellow and white pompoms and ferns, Miss Nancy Joyce Shields, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William I. Shields, {address deleted for privacy}, became the bride of Frank Davilla, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Davilla Sr., New York City, Sunday afternoon at 3 o’clock in a ceremony performed by the Rev. Dr. Ralph R. Gresh in St. James Lutheran Church. Richard B. Shade, organist, accompanied the vocalist Miss Virginia Fox, niece of the bride, who sang, "Oh Promise Me," "Through the Years," and "O Perfect Love." Mr. Shade who played traditional wedding marches, also offered "The Lord's Prayer," during the ceremony.

Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a full-length white net gown over taffeta fashioned with an embroidered bodice, scalloped neckline and a princess style skirt accented with embroidered net panels. She carried a colonial bouquet of white pompoms designed with a center of red roses and tied with white ribbon streamers.

Miss Joan Rubright, Frackville, Pa., the maid of honor, wore a shrimp-colored waltz-length gown of nylon net and lace. Her bolero jacket was of lace, designed with a Mandarin collar, and she wore matching shrimp-colored mitts. Her headdress was a crown of autumn flowers and she carried a matching bouquet.

Joseph Ciciari, Jamesburg, N. J., was the best man. After the ceremony a reception was held at the home of the bride.

Upon returning from a week's visit in New York City the couple will reside at Portsmouth, Va.

The bride who graduated from Gettysburg High School in June, has been employed in the Department of Public Instruction, Harrisburg. The bridegroom, who attended schools in New York City, is serving with the U.S. Navy aboard the U.S.S. New Jersey recently returned from a nine-months tour of duty in Korean waters.

Wedding guests were in attendance from Hanover, Harrisburg, Altoona, New York City and New Jersey.

Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Fox announced the engagement of their, daughter, Virginia Eleanor, to Richard C. Ray, son of Carl C. Ray, {address deleted for privacy}, and Mrs. James Bell, Plimco, Md., at a birthday party celebration, in honor of Miss Fox at her parents’ home, {address deleted for privacy}, Sunday evening.

Three heart-shaped cakes completed the centerpiece. Candles, napkins and refreshments carried out a white, pink and blue color scheme.

Miss Fox is a member of the graduating class of the Gettysburg High School. Her fiancé, who was graduated from the Local High School last June, is employed in the local A&P Store. No wedding date has been set.

The following were guests at the party: Mr. and Mrs. James Bell and Family, Plimco, Md.; Mrs. Marshall Walters and children, Harrisburg; Mr. and Mrs. Frank DeVila, Norfolk, Va.; and Mr. and Mrs. William I Shields, Gettysburg, grandparents of Miss Fox.

(Marriage did not take Place see next item)

Miss Virginia Eleanor Fox, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Fox, {address deleted for privacy}, became the bride of William Louis Meals Jr., son of Mrs. William L. Meals, {address deleted for privacy}, and the late Attorney Meals, this morning at 10:30 o’clock at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in a double-ring ceremony performed by the pastor, Rev. Fr. Anthony F. Kane. Wedding music by Rossini was played by Mrs. George F. Eberhart, church organist. Pink and white snapdragons and gladioli decorated the altar.

The bride, given in marriage by her father, wore a white ballerina length gown fashioned with a fitted lace bodice and a full net skirt. Her fingertip veil was attached to a pearl and lace trimmed tiara and she carried a Bible and a white orchid.

Miss Floranna Doris Fox, {address deleted for privacy}, sister of the bride, was the maid of honor. She wore a pink ballerina length gown designed with a lace bodice and lace skirt. He carries a colonial bouquet of mixed flowers and wore a matching floral headdress. George Thomas Steinberger, {address deleted for privacy}, was the best man, and the ushers were Robert William Fox, brother of the bride, and Guy Jack Oyler, both of Gettysburg.

The brides mother wore a navy blue rayon acetate dress and the mother of the groom wore a pale blue suit. Both wore corsages of pink carnations.

After a honeymoon in New Jersey, the couple will reside at {address deleted for privacy}. The bride wore as her going-away ensemble a navy blue suit, white accessories and a white orchid corsage.

The bride was graduated from Gettysburg High School last month and has been employed at the Bookmart. Her husband, who was graduated from the local high school in 1948, attended Gettysburg College. He has served in the U.S. Air Force. He is presently employed at the Industrial National Bank in York.

Mrs. Doris Sillik Nunemaker, {address deleted for privacy}, daughter of Luther Sillik, Fayetteville, and the late Mrs. Sillik, was married Saturday afternoon at 5 o’clock in St. James Lutheran Church to Robert William Fox, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Fox, {address deleted for privacy}. The Rev. John S Bishop, cousin of the bridegroom, performed the double-ring ceremony.

The bride wore a street-length blue silk dress with matching hat and gloves complimented by a corsage of white carnations. The couple was unattended.

A reception was held after the ceremony at {address deleted for privacy}, where the couple will reside.

Mrs. Fox is a graduate of Biglerville High School. He husband graduated from Gettysburg High School and served three years in the United States Navy. He is now employed in the Naval Depot at Mechanicsburg.

Out-of-town guests attended the wedding from Harrisburg, York and Hanover.

Miss Floranna Doris Fox, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert E, Fox, {address deleted for privacy}, became the bride of Lawrence J. Nicholson, son of George W, and the late Mary Nicholson, Hanover, at 10:30 a.m. Saturday morning in St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Hanover.

The altar was decorated with spring flowers. Traditional wedding music was played.

The bride, given in marriage by her father, wore a ballerina length gown of white embroidered organdy in three tiers, with a fingertip veil from a crown of sequins. She carried a white orchid surrounded with carnations and satin streamers.

Mrs. Virginia E. Meals, York, sister of the bride, was matron of honor. She wore a mint green chiffon gown with yellow accessories. Her yellow flowered hat held a short veil. She carried a colonial bouquet of yellow rosebuds surrounded by white carnations and satin streamers. George Nicholson, Upper Darby, brother of the groom, was best man.

The bride’s mother wore a slate gray organza dress with a pink accessories. She wore a corsage of pink rosebuds.

Immediately following the ceremony a reception was held at the home of the bride after which they left on a week’s honeymoon to New England. For her going away outfit the bride chose a blue two-piece ensemble with a white orchid corsage. Upon their return they will reside at the home of the bride until the groom is discharged from the navy.

The bride is a 1956 graduate of Gettysburg High School, is employed as secretary to Sterling Musselman at the Nationwide Insurance Co.

The groom, a graduate of Delone Catholic High School is serving with the U.S. Navy at Norfolk, Va.

Out-of-town guests were from Philadelphia, Harrisburg, Hanover, Sharon, Eaton, N.J. and York.

The children of Mr. and Mrs. William I. Shields, {address deleted for privacy}, entertained Sunday afternoon at a family party in the gold room of the Elks Club in celebration of the 50th wedding anniversary. Seventy-four were in attendance, including nine children, 36 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

The nine children were: Eleanor, Mrs. Robert Fox, Edward L., Gettysburg; Mildred, Mrs. Earl Snyder, Hanover; Della, Mrs. Marshall Walters, Harrisburg; William W., Chambersburg; Leota, Mrs. Richard McLaughlin, Woodbury, N.J.; Helen, Mrs. Sebastian Hafer, Camp Hill, Pa.; Anne, Mrs. Richard Millard, Chatham, N.Y.,and Nancy Mrs. Frank Devila, York {address removed for privacy}. Other relatives and friends were present from Altoona, Harrisburg and Chambersburg.

A buffet luncheon was served and the couple received many gifts for their golden anniversary. They were married March 24, 1913, at the parsonage of Trinity Reformed Church on Carlisle St., by the Rev. Dr. T. J. Barkley, the bride’s pastor. They went on a honeymoon to Altoona and then to Media where they made their home. The have resided here for many years.

Mr. Shields is a former Adams County treasurer and formerly was the county GOP chairman.

Miss Gantz is a 1966 graduate of Gettysburg High School and is presently employed at the Penn Tate Extension office.

Her fiancé is a 1963 Graduate of Gettysburg High School and is employed as County Director of Civil Defense and County Veterans Affairs Director.

No date has been set for the wedding

Bender’s Lutheran Church, near Biglerville, was the scene of a wedding September 12, when Miss Linda Kay Gantz, {address removed for privacy}, and James David Fox, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Fox, {address deleted for privacy}, exchanged vows before an altar decorated with white chrysanthemums and greens. Rev. Warren Johnson officiated at the double ring, candlelight ceremony at 8.pm.

Miss Sharon Rouzer was the organist. The soloist was Mrs. William Meals Jr.

The bride, given in marriage by her father, wore a floor length gown of white silk organza with a sheath skirt, fitted bodice, and yoked neckline of venice lace. A detachable watteau train of chapel length completed the gown, and she carried a bouquet of white pompoms with a lift out corsage. Her bouffant veil of silk illusion was held in place with a head piece of petals and bows.

Miss Ellen Gantz, sister of the bride, served as matron of honor, Miss Kim Fox, sister of the groom was junior bridesmaid. Both were attired in floor length gowns of blue satin back crepe trimmed with white cotton lace. They carried yellow and white pompoms.

Lawrence Clapsaddle, Orrtanna, was best man. Ushers were William Meals Jr., York and Lawrence Nicholson, York and Daniel Callahan, Bonneauville.

A reception was held in the church social room. Following a honeymoon to the Great Smokey National Park, Tenn., and Mammoth Cave, Ky., the couple are residing at {address deleted for privacy}.

The bride is a graduate of Gettysburg High School and is employed at the Adams County Agricultural Extension Office.

The groom is a graduate of Gettysburg High School and has completed a six-year tour of duty with the U. S. Air Force. He attended Thompson College, York. He is director of Civil Defense and Veterans Affairs for Adams County.

Jeffrey Lee Fox, {address deleted for privacy}, son of Doris S. Fox, {address deleted for privacy}, and Robert W. Fox, {address deleted for privacy}, and Judy Louise Pitzer, daughter of Dorothy J. Ridinger, Gettysburg {address deleted for privacy}, and the Late Donald L. Pitzer.

Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Fox of {address deleted for privacy}, Gettysburg, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary January 27.

A dinner and family reunion with 125 people attending, was held at the Elks Club. The dinner was arranged by the couples children. The Fox’s received a letter from President and Mrs. Reagan congratulating them on their anniversary.