Skip to content
  • logo
  • logo
  • News
    • Elections
  • Schools
  • Police/Fire
  • Business
    • Real Estate
    • Development
  • Sports
  • Arts/Ent.
    • Food
  • More
    • Around Town
    • Obituaries
    • Letters
    • Boston Marathon Bombing
    • Environment
    • Transportation
    • Charity
    • Weather
    • Contact Us
  • Donate
  • Advertise
  • Subscribe

Watertown News - Your Source for Local News

Watertown News (https://www.watertownmanews.com/tag/anniversary/)

  • News
    • Elections
  • Schools
  • Police/Fire
  • Business
    • Real Estate
    • Development
  • Sports
  • Arts/Ent.
    • Food
  • More
    • Around Town
    • Obituaries
    • Letters
    • Boston Marathon Bombing
    • Environment
    • Transportation
    • Charity
    • Weather
    • Contact Us
  • Donate
  • Advertise
  • Subscribe
Subscribe

Anniversary

Anniversary

Watertown Couple Celebrating 75 Years of Marriage After Unlikely Meeting

By Guest Writer | January 15, 2020

Edward and Madeline “Ann” Newbould married in 1945 after they met through a letter snuck into a box of cookies. Watertown’s Edward and Madeline “Ann” Newbould met in a very unusual way during World War II, and on Jan. 22, 2020 they will celebrate the 75th anniversary of their wedding. Their family provided the following piece:

Celebrating their 75th wedding anniversary on January 22, 2020, Edward and Madeline “Ann” Newbould of Watertown were seemingly brought together by fate, their love story beginning with a destined box of cookies. Madeline, who worked at a Watertown cookie shop during World War II, snuck her name and address into a box of cookies, hoping to gain a pen pal.

Support Watertown News

Newsletter

Watertown News

Recent Posts

  • Free Workshop: Future Planning for Families & Others Supporting Adults with Disabilities

    The following announcement was provided by The Arc of Massachusetts: Who will take your place when you are no longer able to continue as a coach, caregiver, or help monitor your loved one’s activities, services, and other key aspects of their life? (more…)

  • Gathering in Watertown Square Remembers Victims of Hiroshima, Nagasaki Atomic Bombs

    Candleboats float on the Charles River in Watertown Square during the Commemoration of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. The following piece was provided by Watertown Citizens for Peace, Justice and the Environment: On Sunday, Aug.

  • LETTER: Meaningful Change Isn’t More Likely if the Senator at the Top Doesn’t Share Your Values

    Some residents are clear. Daniel Lander is far closer to their values — but say they'll vote for the incumbent anyway, betting that Senator Brownsberger's seniority means Watertown gets its cut. That math doesn't add up.

  • Detours for Road Work on Mt. Auburn Street, a Temporary Bus Stop Relocation This Week

    During the week of Aug. 17-21, detours will be in place at Mt.

  • LETTER: School Committee Member Changes Endorsement for State Senate

    I am writing to share that I have changed my endorsement in the Democratic primary for State Senate. I previously endorsed Sen. Will Brownsberger, but I will now be voting for and supporting Daniel Lander.

Recent Comments

  • “If the City Clerk is not returning calls, that's a big problem. And I will comment on my hometown's affairs…”

    — Paul Fahey - Former Watertown Resident and Elected Official on See Early Voting Schedule for the 2026 State Primary, Registration Deadline

  • “This change of endorsement helps change my support of our school committee.”

    — Chris Landry on LETTER: School Committee Member Changes Endorsement for State Senate

  • “Points to ponder: Is change just for the sake of change enough of a reason? How do experience and proven…”

    — Joan Gumbleton on LETTER: School Committee Member Changes Endorsement for State Senate

  • “Progressive ideas are a big problem, vote RED.”

    — Ralph Holmberg on LETTER: School Committee Member Changes Endorsement for State Senate

  • “Hi Paul, FYI, I have made several calls. Why you constantly have to comment on Watertown issues is puzzling to…”

    — Elodia Thomas on See Early Voting Schedule for the 2026 State Primary, Registration Deadline

Newsletter

© Copyright 2026, Watertown News

Built with the Largo WordPress Theme from the Institute for Nonprofit News.

Back to top ↑