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Anniversaries - Nov. 25

Hughes

George and Ruth Ann Hughes recently celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary. George and Ruth Ann (Sims) married on Nov. 8, 1942, in Hobart, Okla. George was stationed at Fort Sill and had a weekend pass. They got to be together for 10 months before he was sent to the South Pacific for 28 months.

Upon his return, George played football for the University of New Mexico and completed his degree. He was first a coach then an administrator in several New Mexico schools, serving the last 18 years as Assistant Superintendent in Portales.

Ruth taught school during war days, substituted while their daughter was growing up, then taught second grade full time for 17 years in Portales.

They retired in 1984 and moved to Lubbock in 1986.

— Submitted by Sherry Rigdon