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10:54 pm Saturday, June 8, 2002

June 2, 2002

By Staff
50th Anniversary
On Saturday Mr. and Mrs. Robert B. Lee Sr. will celebrate their 50th anniversary. They were married June 8, 1952. Their children include, Brad and Gail Lee, Chris and Deborah Lee Johnson, and Joe and Sue Eleanor Lee McCraney. They are the grandparents of Tavia Lee, Brandon and Lauren Johnson, and Lee and Chase McCraney.
93rd Birthday
Chester Loftin "Pops" Rhodes celebrated his 93rd birthday on May 24, 2002. He was a postman for more than 26 years and is a champion domino player.

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