John and Marjorie Hill Knecht, of North Manchester, celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary on May 25.

They were married May 30, 1943, in the United Brethren Church in Hartford City, Ind.

Mrs. Knecht is the daughter of the late Rev. and Mrs. S. M. Hill and lived in Mentone, where her parents had retired. Mr. Knecht is the son of the late Ervin and Mabel Burgess Knecht and lived in Hartford City until he left for college.

Mr. and Mrs. Knecht met at Indiana Central College, graduating in 1942. Later they studied at Yale University for two years in preparation for mission work in China.

Mrs. Knecht retired from the Dayton Public School District after teaching English and Latin at Dunbar High School for 14 years, retiring in 1982.

Mr. Knecht served as president of United Theological Seminary in Dayton for 20 years, retiring in 1985.
They have four children: Catherine, Mark, Luke and Matthew. They also have eight grandchildren: Alex, Sam, Margaret, Andrew, William, Richard, Carey and Jay.

Mr. and Mrs. Knecht celebrated their anniversary with a tea hosted by family members at Peabody Retirement Community in North Manchester.