Anniversaries
May 13, 2019

Norman and Arlene Fischer

By From JT Staff Reports

Norman and Arlene Fischer
Norman and Arlene Fischer of Crossville, Tennessee, formerly of Raymond, will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary on May 18 from 2-4 p.m. at the Raymond Township Building. The public is invited to help them celebrate with an open house. They were married on May 24, 1959...

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