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1. P34774 - Mr. and Mrs. John Murphy of Matsqui in celebration of their 60th anniversary. Congratulations were in abundance for John and Kathleen Murphy as they celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary in Pinegrove Hall with 200 hundred friends and relatives. Married May 13, 1919, the Murphy’s were long-time residents of the district. Three of their four children live in Abbotsford-Matsqui and one daughter, Kathleen Spray came from Denver Colorado to attend the celebration tea. John (spud) Murphy, former reeve of Matsqui, Elspeth Melmichuk, and Annie McDonald brought seven of the nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren to their parents’ Diamond Anniversary. Other relatives included Mr. Murphy’s Brother, Pete, from Castlegar and two of Mrs. Murphy’s brothers, Archie and Pat Conroy form Abbotsford. The tea began at 2 p.m. and ended at 5 p.m. with the Pinegrove Women’s Institute catering the event. The Buffet culminated with a small ceremony. Mayor Harry DeJong of Matsqui presented the Murphy’s with an honorary certificate making the couple freemen of Matsqui. He also read them his own congratulations. Moreover, letters came pouring in from dignitaries such as Queen Elizabeth and Prince Phillip who sent a congratulatory telegram from Buckingham Palace and Prime Minister Trudeau. Other messages were received from Conservative Leader Joe Clark, Premier Bill Bennett, Lieutenant Governor Bell-Irving, Health Minister Robert McLelland, and MPS Robert Wenman, and Alex Patterson. They were read privately among the family. Further festivities took place at Annie MacDonald’s home in Mt. Lehman where another buffet was served. The Murphy’s illustrated their good health by celebrating their 60th year together until 11 p.m. Image not published.

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2. P34775 - A card of congratulations is read by Mr. and Mrs. John Murphy of Matsqui in celebration of their 60th anniversary. Congratulations were in abundance for John and Kathleen Murphy as they celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary in Pinegrove hall with 200 hundred friends and relatives. Married May 13, 1919, the Murphys were long-time residents of the district. Three of their four children live in Abbotsford-Matsqui and one daughter, Kathleen Spray came from Denver Colorado to attend the celebration tea. John "Spud" Murphy, former reeve of Matsqui, A card of congratulations is read by Mr. and Mrs. John Murphy of Matsqui in celebration of their 60th anniversary. Congratulations were in abundance for John and Kathleen Murphy as they celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary in Pinegrove hall with 200 hundred friends and relatives. Married May 13, 1919, the Murphy’s were long-time residents of the district. Three of their four children live in Abbotsford-Matsqui and one daughter, Kathleen Spray came from Denver Colorado to attend the celebration tea. John "Spud" Murphy, former reeve of Matsqui, Elspeth Melnichuk, and Annie McDonald brought seven of the nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren to their parents’ Diamond Anniversary. Other relatives included Mr. Murphy’s Brother, Pete, from Castlegar and two of Mrs. Murphy’s brothers, Archie and Pat Conroy form Abbotsford. The tea began at 2 p.m. and ended at 5 p.m. with the Pinegrove Women’s Institute catering the event. The buffet culminated with a small ceremony. Mayor Harry DeJong of Matsqui presented the Murphys with a certificate making the couple freemen of Matsqui. He also read them his own congratulations. Moreover, letters came pouring in from dignitaries such as Queen Elizabeth and Prince Phillip who sent a congratulatory telegram from Buckingham Palace and Prime Minister Trudeau. Other messages were received from Conservative Leader Joe Clark, Premier Bill Bennett, Lieutenant Governor Bell-Irving, Health Minister Robert McLelland, and MPS Robert Wenman, and Alex Patterson. They were read privately among the family. Further festivities took place at Annie MacDonald’s home in Mt. Lehman where another buffet was served. The Murphy’s illustrated their good health by celebrating their 60th year together until 11 p.m. Image not published.

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3. P34776 - A card of congratulations is read by Mr. and Mrs. John Murphy of Matsqui in celebration of their 60th anniversary. Congratulations were in abundance for John and Kathleen Murphy as they celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary in Pinegrove hall with 200 hundred friends and relatives. Married May 13, 1919, the Murphys were long-time residents of the district. Three of their four children live in Abbotsford-Matsqui and one daughter, Kathleen Spray came from Denver Colorado to attend the celebration tea. John "Spud" Murphy, former reeve of Matsqui, Elspeth Melnichuk, and Annie McDonald brought seven of the nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren to their parents’ Diamond Anniversary. Other relatives included Mr. Murphy’s Brother, Pete, from Castlegar and two of Mrs. Murphy’s brothers, Archie and Pat Conroy form Abbotsford. The tea began at 2 p.m. and ended at 5 p.m. with the Pinegrove Women’s Institute catering the event. The buffet culminated with a small ceremony. Mayor Harry DeJong of Matsqui presented the Murphys with a certificate making the couple freemen of Matsqui. He also read them his own congratulations. Moreover, letters came pouring in from dignitaries such as Queen Elizabeth and Prince Phillip who sent a congratulatory telegram from Buckingham Palace and Prime Minister Trudeau. Other messages were received from Conservative Leader Joe Clark, Premier Bill Bennett, Lieutenant Governor Bell-Irving, Health Minister Robert McLelland, and MPS Robert Wenman, and Alex Patterson. They were read privately among the family. Further festivities took place at Annie MacDonald’s home in Mt. Lehman where another buffet was served. The Murphy’s illustrated their good health by celebrating their 60th year together until 11 p.m. Image not published.

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4. P34777 - A card of congratulations is read by Mr. and Mrs. John Murphy of Matsqui in celebration of their 60th anniversary. Congratulations were in abundance for John and Kathleen Murphy as they celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary in Pinegrove hall with 200 hundred friends and relatives. Married May 13, 1919, the Murphys were long-time residents of the district. Three of their four children live in Abbotsford-Matsqui and one daughter, Kathleen Spray came from Denver Colorado to attend the celebration tea. John "Spud" Murphy, former reeve of Matsqui, Elspeth Melnichuk, and Annie McDonald brought seven of the nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren to their parents’ Diamond Anniversary. Other relatives included Mr. Murphy’s Brother, Pete, from Castlegar and two of Mrs. Murphy’s brothers, Archie and Pat Conroy form Abbotsford. The tea began at 2 p.m. and ended at 5 p.m. with the Pinegrove Women’s Institute catering the event. The buffet culminated with a small ceremony. Mayor Harry DeJong of Matsqui presented the Murphys with a certificate making the couple freemen of Matsqui. He also read them his own congratulations. Moreover, letters came pouring in from dignitaries such as Queen Elizabeth and Prince Phillip who sent a congratulatory telegram from Buckingham Palace and Prime Minister Trudeau. Other messages were received from Conservative Leader Joe Clark, Premier Bill Bennett, Lieutenant Governor Bell-Irving, Health Minister Robert McLelland, and MPS Robert Wenman, and Alex Patterson. They were read privately among the family. Further festivities took place at Annie MacDonald’s home in Mt. Lehman where another buffet was served. The Murphy’s illustrated their good health by celebrating their 60th year together until 11 p.m. Image not published.

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5. P34778 - A card of congratulations is read by Mr. and Mrs. John Murphy of Matsqui in celebration of their 60th anniversary. Congratulations were in abundance for John and Kathleen Murphy as they celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary in Pinegrove hall with 200 hundred friends and relatives. Married May 13, 1919, the Murphys were long-time residents of the district. Three of their four children live in Abbotsford-Matsqui and one daughter, Kathleen Spray came from Denver Colorado to attend the celebration tea. John "Spud" Murphy, former reeve of Matsqui, Elspeth Melnichuk, and Annie McDonald brought seven of the nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren to their parents’ Diamond Anniversary. Other relatives included Mr. Murphy’s Brother, Pete, from Castlegar and two of Mrs. Murphy’s brothers, Archie and Pat Conroy form Abbotsford. The tea began at 2 p.m. and ended at 5 p.m. with the Pinegrove Women’s Institute catering the event. The buffet culminated with a small ceremony. Mayor Harry DeJong of Matsqui presented the Murphys with a certificate making the couple freemen of Matsqui. He also read them his own congratulations. Moreover, letters came pouring in from dignitaries such as Queen Elizabeth and Prince Phillip who sent a congratulatory telegram from Buckingham Palace and Prime Minister Trudeau. Other messages were received from Conservative Leader Joe Clark, Premier Bill Bennett, Lieutenant Governor Bell-Irving, Health Minister Robert McLelland, and MPS Robert Wenman, and Alex Patterson. They were read privately among the family. Further festivities took place at Annie MacDonald’s home in Mt. Lehman where another buffet was served. The Murphy’s illustrated their good health by celebrating their 60th year together until 11 p.m. Image not published.

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6. P34779 - A card of congratulations is read by Mr. and Mrs. John Murphy of Matsqui in celebration of their 60th anniversary. Congratulations were in abundance for John and Kathleen Murphy as they celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary in Pinegrove hall with 200 hundred friends and relatives. Married May 13, 1919, the Murphys were long-time residents of the district. Three of their four children live in Abbotsford-Matsqui and one daughter, Kathleen Spray came from Denver Colorado to attend the celebration tea. John "Spud" Murphy, former reeve of Matsqui, Elspeth Melnichuk, and Annie McDonald brought seven of the nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren to their parents’ Diamond Anniversary. Other relatives included Mr. Murphy’s Brother, Pete, from Castlegar and two of Mrs. Murphy’s brothers, Archie and Pat Conroy form Abbotsford. The tea began at 2 p.m. and ended at 5 p.m. with the Pinegrove Women’s Institute catering the event. The buffet culminated with a small ceremony. Mayor Harry DeJong of Matsqui presented the Murphys with a certificate making the couple freemen of Matsqui. He also read them his own congratulations. Moreover, letters came pouring in from dignitaries such as Queen Elizabeth and Prince Phillip who sent a congratulatory telegram from Buckingham Palace and Prime Minister Trudeau. Other messages were received from Conservative Leader Joe Clark, Premier Bill Bennett, Lieutenant Governor Bell-Irving, Health Minister Robert McLelland, and MPS Robert Wenman, and Alex Patterson. They were read privately among the family. Further festivities took place at Annie MacDonald’s home in Mt. Lehman where another buffet was served. The Murphy’s illustrated their good health by celebrating their 60th year together until 11 p.m. Image not published.

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7. P34780 - A card of congratulations is read by Mr. and Mrs. John Murphy of Matsqui in celebration of their 60th anniversary. Congratulations were in abundance for John and Kathleen Murphy as they celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary in Pinegrove hall with 200 hundred friends and relatives. Married May 13, 1919, the Murphys were long-time residents of the district. Three of their four children live in Abbotsford-Matsqui and one daughter, Kathleen Spray came from Denver, Colorado to attend the celebration tea. John "Spud" Murphy, former reeve of Matsqui, Elspeth Melmichuk, and Annie McDonald brought seven of the nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren to their parents’ Diamond Anniversary. Other relatives included Mr. Murphy’s Brother, Pete, from Castlegar and two of Mrs. Murphy’s brothers, Archie and Pat Conroy form Abbotsford. The tea began at 2 p.m. and ended at 5 p.m. with the Pinegrove Women’s Institute catering the event. The buffet culminated with a small ceremony. Mayor Harry DeJong of Matsqui presented the Murphy’s with a certificate making the couple freemen of Matsqui. He also read them his own congratulations. Moreover, letters came pouring in from dignitaries such as Queen Elizabeth and Prince Phillip who sent a congratulatory telegram from Buckingham Palace and Prime Minister Trudeau. Other messages were received from Conservative Leader Joe Clark, Premier Bill Bennett, Lieutenant Governor Bell-Irving, Health Minister Robert McLelland, and MPS Robert Wenman, and Alex Patterson. They were read privately among the family. Further festivities took place at Annie MacDonald’s home in Mt. Lehman where another buffet was served. The Murphys illustrated their good health by celebrating their 60th year together until 11 p.m. Image not published.

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8. P42287 - Photo of Mrs. Kathleen Murphy, Spud Murphy's mother, standing with an unknown woman. The photo was taken at some fairgrounds and shows a large crowd in the background.

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9. P43042 - Spud and his mother, Kathleen Murphy visiting with friends and former neighbours, the Sasakis. The Sasaki family were among many Japanese families that lived in the Murphy's neighbourhood on east Downes Road.

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10. P9321 - The Sasaki family, former neighbours of the Murphys, were interned during WWII. After internment they settled at Tabor, Alberta but returned to Abbotsford to visit their old friends. "Our visit with the Murphys."

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