Ellis Merkley was Asher's eldest brother.
Ellis and his wife, Jean, celebrated 50 years of marriage. The following are items related to that momentous event, and are from the personal albums of Dolores Horton.
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| "Jean and Ellis at Golden Wedding Party" |
Newspaper notice:
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| NO SOURCE (Likely SL Trib or Des News 1958) Found in the personal albums of Delores Horton |
Newspaper notice transcribed:
Golden Wedding
An open house honoring Mr. and Mrs. Ellis Merkley on their golden wedding anniversary will be held Sunday at the home of a son, Dr. Harold E. Merkley, 2255 Oneida St. (2150 East). Friends and relatives are invited to call from 2 to 5 p.m.
Ellis and Jean Gerber Merkley were married June 17, 1908 in the Salt Lake Temple, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. They have made their home in Salt Lake City for the past 25 years.
They have six sons and daughters, Aird G., Parowan; Dr. Harold E., Salt Lake City; Thurman G., Portland, Ore.; Mrs. Eugene T. (Margaret) Condie, Burbank, Calif.; Mrs. Harlan W. (Geraldine) Clark, Salt Lake City, and Dr. Ralph G., Cupertino, Calif.
*Spelling and punctuation adjust wherein I was aware.
Anniversary Invitation:
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Anniversary Party Serviette:
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Family photos taken at the celebration (labeled below images):
Notes on Golden Wedding:
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| From the personal albums of Delores Horton |
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