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Sunday, September 20, 2009

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CEDAR RAPIDS - Kenneth and Patricia Topping of Cedar Rapids are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary with a family dinner.

The former Patricia Bark and Kenneth Topping were married on September 20, 1959, at St. James Methodist Church. The couple have two daughters: Pam and Mike Grecian and their children, Joshua, Jared, and Melissa; and Kelly Mitchell and son, Alex.

Cards may be sent to: 1637 20th St NW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52405.

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