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MATTCZAK – STOKER ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED

March 7, 2007 The Waynedale News Staff 0 min read

Beulah Stoker & Edward (Sam) Mattczak recently announced their engagement. Beulah works for NYX, Fort Wayne and Sam is retired from the Air Force, working for D.O. McComb & Sons. The two met at the American Legion Post 241, on Bluffton Road and are planning a September wedding.

Sam offered his proposal at the recent Daytona 500 Party, also at the American Legion.

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