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Stories Mr. & Mrs. James H. Ware |
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| James Wares to Mark 64th Anniversary Here Saturday By Tessie Ryan Doing things together…raising children…leisure time activities…in sickness and in health. These have proved prime factors in the 64 years of married life that Mr. and Mrs. James H. Ware, Cherokee, will celebrate March 15. A bachelor farmer in Afton Township, Ware courted this young Colleen from Ireland and won her hand. They were married at the home of her parents. and Mrs. Montiford Doupe, in Afton Township. Mrs. Ware, now 85, was born in County Cork, Rathkeale, Ireland and came to the United States at the age of five. One of 13 children, she lived in Wisconsin before moving to Cherokee County where the family had relatives. After finishing her formal schooling, Mrs. Ware taught for four years in Afton Township country school. The Wares became the parents of three children, a son John, who lived in Olympia, Wash., and died in 1968; A daughter, Mrs. George (Ruby) Banister lives in Sioux City and Mrs. Odus (Lois) dale, Cherokee. Mr. and Mrs. Dale live with the Wares at the family home at 431 Euclid where they have lived for 31 years. MOVED HERE After farming for many years, they moved to Cherokee in 1935 when Ware went into business. Upon retirement in 1945, the Wares began their life of leisure retirement. Until recently they have enjoyed good health and still enjoy being out-of-doors when the weather permits. “This has been a terrible winter,” said Ware. “We enjoy being able to go for a walk when the weather is good. But it’s just been snow, snow, snow so we sit by the window and see what’s going on that way.” Mrs. Ware was forced to give up her civic activities when her health failed. She was an active member of Garden Club, Pythian Sisters and very active in work for the Presbyterian Church. Ware, 88, has many talents which keep him busy during the day. An artist, he has made quilts including the double wedding ring, crochets rugs from old nylon hose, hooks vividly colorful rugs, and knits mittens. These many activities keep him from being bored. Then there is always time for a card game or working a jigsaw puzzle. MADE VIOLINS In past years, he made two violins from hard maple and spruce and used one to play dances when he was young. A grandson learned to pay the violin on one that Ware made. Before ill health forced them to a slower pace, they enjoyed traveling and spent many vacations in the west and northwest. They tell proudly of their three grandchildren and four great grandchildren. A quiet day is planned for Mr. and Mrs. Ware in observance of their anniversary. (Source: Former Cherokee County Historical Society scrapbook; The article is dated Mar 13, 1969) |
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