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Jan 4, 2009 11:27 pm US/Eastern

Happy Couple Celebrates 70th Wedding Anniversary

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Sera Congi
SUDBURY (WBZ) ― It's a milestone we don't often see -- a 70th wedding anniversary.

Helen and Curtis Howland got hitched on Jan. 7, 1939 in Wayland. They first met at a roller rink in Marlborough. "We've been going around together ever since," said Helen.

Nine children, 21 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren later, this bride and groom are still going strong. "I just keep saying we made it another year, dear," said Helen. "Want to try for another one?"

The happy couple says compromise makes a marriage last -- and spending time with family. "You don't see many who can make it to 70," said Helen and Curtis' daughter Maralyn McGillivray. "They live a long life, but to make it 70 years ... is amazing."

And it's an amazing journey the Howlands celebrate everyday.

Curtis also celebrated a birthday on Sunday. He turned 93-years old. Helen and Curtis now live in the Wingate Nursing Home in Sudbury together.

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