Ashland Rebekah Lodge #67 throws 67-year member Marrion Merril a surpise tea party - 354

ASHLAND — On May 9, the Ashland Rebekah Lodge #67 members and friends met at White Mountain Court and held a surprise tea party to celebrate Marrion Merril's birthday. Before the part Marrion was taken for a mystery ride by her driver, endlessly traveling down roads until finally ending up at the White Mountain Court community room. On entrance Marrion was surprised to find the room decorated for a tea party.

There was a great book for everyone to sign so Marrion could always have the memory of this event. A wonderfully arranged table was set up in traditional fashion with china tea cups and tea pots. Other tables around the room were filled to capacity with tea, sandwiches, cookies and three different birthday cakes that made by Dorothy Downing and Shirley Shancheva.

Many people contributed to this tea party in various way. Tea was poured by Carol Goodwin and Flora Koerbel. The birthday cake was was cut by Shirley Shancheva and and served by the Ashland Rebekahs. Marrion gave a few kind remarks and thanked everyone for making her party so much fun.

There were many Rebekah's representing Ashland, Plymouth and Lakeport, the four area churches, the Historical Society, White Mountain Court, the Common Man Commons, the Legion Auxiliary and the Women's Club.

Marrion has been a Rebekah of Ashland for 67 years. She joined the Ashland Rebekah Lodge #67 on Feb. 1, 1945. Since joining she has held many stations in the Lodge, been the Degree Mistress many time and helped the lodge become known for beautiful floor work.

CAPTION: (PHOTO CALLED MARRION) On May 9, members of Ashland Rebekah Lodge #67 hosted a tea party to celebrate the birthday of 67-year lodge member Marrion Merril (right). (Courtesy photo)