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May 29, 2002 The Waynedale News Staff

90 Year young Marguerite Bashop celebrated her birthday on May 5th at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Charles Powell on Winchester Road. Over sixty of her off-springs (spouses and families) enjoyed the festivities, food and games. Pictured is one of the five-generation. (Left to Right) Great-great grandson K. W. Neumann, great grandson Shannon Neumann, granddaughter Cheri Vinson, youngest daughter Marvel Powell and Marguerite.

A highlight of this party was the music provided by the MRM Barbershop Gospel Quartet. Her granddaughter’s husband Pat Garmire and the quartet honored and surprised her with special music arrangements that were fitting for her Christian heritage, love for life, family, and humor.

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