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Let me introduce you to Margery and Fred Nichols. I first met this wonderful couple in September 2003 at Clay-Widen Alumni night. As I snapped pictures for a photo album that I’m compiling for the Alumni, I was drawn to this couple and the warmth that radiated from them. I was in awe at the love they had for each other. I knew I had to learn as much about them as I could. My friend Connie Ramsey Harper (class of 1970) and I had the pleasure of visiting the Nichols at their home on a warm sunny October morning. We were greeted with hot coffee and the smell of mouth-watering muffins in the oven. Fred and Margery begin our visit by sharing the history of the Golden Delicious Apple. I was immediately impressed by the connection Margery and Fred had for Clay High School. Fred graduated in 1941, Margery in 1944. They had memorabilia from their years at Clay High. They showed us their yearbooks, diploma, pictures, all in perfect condition. It was as if I had gone back in time. I could almost imagine I was riding the same school bus they had as young students. Attended the same Halloween parties they had in their dating years. Fred and Margery will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary April 2004. They have been blessed with four wonderful daughters and eight grandchildren. The roots of Clay County have been embedded in them and their life together. Fred collects clocks, feeds up to one hundred hummingbirds a day with his eight feeders and 1 ½ gallon mixture that he prepares for his little friends. Margery plays the piano for enjoyment, makes delicious apple butter and is very active with organizing her class reunions. I personally want to say HAPPY 60TH ANNIVERSARY!!! Respectfully, Carolyn Creswell Stock Class of 1971 |
