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JOLLEY -- Jim and Marlene Johnson, of Jolley, will celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary on Wednesday and her 90th birthday on Tuesday.
Cards may be sent to them at PO Box 374, Jolley, IA 50551.
Their family includes Roxanne and Wright Smith, of Council Bluffs; Rod and Annette Johnson, of Jolley; Russell Johnson, of Jolley; and Renee and Jim Hall, of Boone. They have eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren, with a great-grandchild on the way.
Marlene Aden was born on Oct. 13, 1936. She grew up in the rural Palmer area and graduated from Pomeroy High School in 1955. She and Jim Johnson were married on Oct. 14, 1956.
She worked in the office at Westerman's Lumber Yard in Rockwell City, followed by the Calhoun County Auditor's office and the Clerk of Court's Office (in Rockwell City), before retiring. She served as the town clerk in Jolley for many years and was also active in a number of church and community activities and organizations.