JUBILEES : TRESCH.Betty Bet´ty n. 1. A short bar used by thieves to wrench doors open. The powerful betty, or the artful picklock. - Arbuthnot. 2. and James (Jim) Tresch of Panorama City celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary by reaffirming their wedding vows with the Rev. John Sauer of the First Lutheran Church in Van Nuys, where they have been members for 46 years. The ceremony was followed by a luncheon at the Sportsmen's Lodge The Sportsmen's Lodge in the San Fernando Valley section of Los Angeles, California is something of a kitsch landmark but remains a popular spot for celebrations, dinners and public events. in Studio City with 80 family members and friends attending. Jim was a farm boy in Hopkinsville, Ky., when he and Betty met. He was 9 years old; she was 6 and visiting her mother's family in Hopkinsville. Because she was from Hollywood and an only child, he thought she was a spoiled brat. She didn't care much for him either, but 10 years later the two knew they were meant for each other. During World War II, Jim served with Gen. George Patton's 3rd Army, and after Jim's Army discharge the couple married. Not wanting any more of farm life, Jim studied plumbing plumbing, piping systems inside buildings for water supply and sewage. The Romans had a highly developed plumbing system; water was brought to Rome by aqueducts and distributed to homes in lead pipes—hence the name plumbing from the Latin word plumbum under the GI Bill and recently was honored hon·or n. 1. High respect, as that shown for special merit; esteem: the honor shown to a Nobel laureate. 2. a. Good name; reputation. b. with a 50-year union pin from the Plumbers Local 78. Betty, in spite of in opposition to all efforts of; in defiance or contempt of; notwithstanding. See also: Spite several health problems, feels blessed. Jim is a wonderful husband. He does all the cooking and household chores, while their daughters - Kathleen Mayberry and Karen Lackey, both of Panorama City - attend to their mother's health needs every day. The Tresches have two granddaughters, Carrie and Kimberly Lackey of Panorama City. CAPTION(S): Photo Photo: James and Betty Tresch |
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