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Silver Weddings
The end of World War II, which occurred just 25 years ago, has special meaning for many married couples in Rappahannock County.
For it was right afterward, in 1946, that they and some 2,300,000 other couples in the United States descended upon their marriage bureaus in a rush to get licenses to wed.
It was the biggest marrying year of all time. Never before then or since have so many couples marched up the aisles. The great majority of them, having escaped divorce and death in the intervening years, are now ready to celebrate their silver wedding anniversaries.
Of the 930 or so married couples who are now living in Rappahannock County, approximately 40 of them, a record number, will be marking their 25 years of marriage in 1971.
Incidentally, for local stores selling silverware, crystal and other gift items, the celebrations that will take place are expected to generate a fair amount of new business.
On the basis of government statistics and reports from insurance companies, the likelihood that a couple will survive and be together to celebrate their silver anniversary has increased greatly in recent decades, notwithstanding the high divorce rate.
For the average 23-year-old groom in Rappahannock County who takes a bride four years younger than himself, the probability is greater than 8 out of 10 that they will celebrate their silver anniversary 25 years hence.
Even for men who marry as late as 35, the chances of a 25th anniversary are better than 7 out of Id, accortflng to the'^rierar average.
Similarly, a greater proportion of married couples than ever before are living to celebrate their golden wedding anniversaries.
For the typical young couple now entering marriage, the odds in favor are better than 1 out of 3, which is more than double what they were 50 years ago.
In Rappahannock County, the figures show, the population is very marriage-minded. No less than 62 percent of the men and women over age 14 are married, a relatively high proportion.
Bank Notice
The Farmere and Merchants National Bank in Flint Hill will close at noon on Thursday, December 24, open for business on December 28.
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