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July 29, 2021

Couple celebrates 70th anniversary

By From JT Staff Reports


Carl and Jeanie (Heinlen) Thiergartner are celebrating their 70th wedding anniversary. The couple was married at the United Methodist Church in West Liberty by Pastor F. M. Wentz on July 29, 1951. Together, they have three children, Mike (Lois) Thiergartner of Marysville, Stan (Denise) Thiergartner ...

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