50th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY-An event of more than passing interest occurred in Howard Monday when Mr and Mrs VC Miller celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of their marriage.
The day's activities started off with Mass at St Agatha's Catholic Church in this city, with Rev Father Veeser officiating. Also the wedding ceremony of half a century was renewed. Miss Pauline Miller and Richard Peschong, grandchildren of Mr and Mrs Miller acted as bridesmaid and best man in this ceremony. After the ceremony members of the St Agatha's Guild served a sumptuous three course dinner at the Parish Hall, at which seventy-seven relatives of the high contracting parties were present. Mr and Mrs Miller then went to their fine home where they kept "open house" all the afternoon and evening and where their many relatives and hosts of friends in these parts called and extended congratulations and wishes for many more anniversaries for this fine couple.
They received some lovely gifts and a substantial purse in rememberance of this occasion.
Mr Miller was born in Clairfield county, Pennsylvania, July 30, 1863, while Mrs Miller was born at New Vienna, Iowa, Dec 10, 1862. They were united in marriage on Nov 8, 1887 at St Mary, Iowa. They moved to Miner County in 1910 and purchased a farm two miles south of Howard where they resided until 1927, when they moved to Howard and this has been their home ever since. Eight sons and two daughters were born to Mr and Mrs Miller and the only breaks in this large family circle was the death of their daughter, Mary (Mrs Nick Brewer) which occurred a few years ago, all their nine remaining children were present on this happy occasion, together with twenty-six grandchildren and numerous other relatives. The children are as follows-John Miller of Polo, SD, Joe, Martin, Frank and Herman Miller and Mrs Fritz Peschong, all of Howard vicinity, Otto Miller of Roswell, Henry Miller of Sioux Falls and George Miller of Winfred.
The other relatives from away who were in attendance at this happy event were as follows-Mrs Katie Miller and Mr and Mrs Dr AJ Miller of Granville, Iowa; Mr and Mrs Andrew Miller of West Bend, Iowa; Mrs JF Miller and son Leonard of Lansing, Mich; Mrs Lenora Wolcott and Miss Thelma Rieman of Austin, Minn; Mr and Mrs SJ Bussanmas, Bevington, Iowa; Mr and Mrs JC Bussanmas, Glenwood Iowa; Mr and Mrs Max Miller, Woonsocket; Mr and Mrs Louie Schulte of Rapid City; Mr and Mrs Herman Schulte, Mr and Mrs Henry Schulte, Mr and Mrs Joe Schulte,; Mr and Mrs Frank Schulte and Mr and Mrs Bill Soukup of Yankton, SD; Mr and Mrs Henry Miller and family of Sioux Falls and John B Miller and daughter of Polo, SD; Mr and Mrs Mike Haider of Zell, SD

Obituary-A resident of Howard for many years, Mrs. V.C. Miller passed away at her home here Saturday, September 13, 1941 at the age of 78 years, 9 months and 3 days. She had been in poor health for the past year. Funeral services were held at the St. Agatha Catholic church Tuesday morning, the Rev. Father Veeser was celebrant of the Requiem Mass, arrangements were in charge of the Thompson Funeral Service. Interment was made at St. Joseph cemetery. Anna Gertrude Schulte was born December 10, 1862 in New Vienna, IA. She was married to V.C. Miller on November 8, 1887. They lived at St. Mary's, IA and in 1910 they moved to South Dakota where they farmed two miles south of Howard until the spring of 1923 when they moved to town. Ten children were born to them. Mr. & Mrs. Miller and family celebrated their golden wedding anniversary on November 8, 1937. Mr. Miller and one daughter preceded her in death. He passed away March 18, 1939, the daughter, Mary or Mrs. Nick Breuer, died November 23, 1934. Those surviving are John, of Polo, Joe of Granville, IA, Frank, Thresia (Mrs. J.F. Peschong), Martin and Herman of Howard, George of Winfred, Otto of Roswell and Henry of Sioux Falls. Two brothers also survive her, Joe Schulte of St. Mary, IA and Herman Schulte of Yankton besides 30 grandchildren.
Those attneding the funeral from a distance were Mr & Mrs Joe Schulte of St. Mary, IA; Mr & Mrs Louis Schulte and son, William of Granger, IA; Mr & Mrs John Weil of Waukee, IA; Mr & Mrs Mike Miller of Bayard, IA; Mrs P Callan of Woodard, IA; IA; Mrs Lena Miller and Lenora Wolcott of Lansing, MN, Mr & Mrs Max Miller and son, Joe and Mrs Kate Miller of Woonsocket; Mr. & Mrs Herman Schulte, Mr & Mrs Joe Schulte, Mr & Mrs Frank Schulte, Henry Schulte and Mrs William Soukup, all of Yankton; Louis and William Schulte of Rapid City; Mr & Mrs John Schulte of Geddes; Mr & Mrs Ray Carpenter of Ackworth, IA; Dr & Mrs A.J. Miller of Granville, IA; Martin Miller of Hardy, IA; John J. Wagner of Mallard, IA; Mr & Mrs Mike Haider of Zell, Mr & Mrs M.H. Loomer of Orient; Joe Lammers and Sylvester Miller of Miller and all of the children.
Pallbearers were Tony Weishaar, Andrew Lewis, Nick Reisch, Nick Grasser, Lou Roth and Theodore Bode.