“Those we the days my friend we thought they’d never end, we used to dance forever and a day…”

Just like those lyrics in that folk song ‘Those Were They Days’, Victor and Anne Matiaszow met at a dance at the Andrew Hall more than 60 years ago.

The 81-year-olds smile at each other as they recall being introduced to each other by a friend in the early fifties. “Those were the days,” notes Victor, who has stood by his bride of 60 years since they exchanged wedding vows on Oct. 24, 1954.

The ceremony began at 10 a.m. and after church the bride and groom went their separate ways. That sounds very unconventional by today’s standards, but… For more see the Feb. 19/14 issue of the Lamont Leader on news stands now